The Stanley & Elaine Ball Foundation, managed by Central Trust Co., presents $232,665 in grants to 19 Springfield-area nonprofits on Nov. 15. The top award – a $25,000 matching grant – was presented to the Council of Churches Foundation. The next largest grants were to Taneyhills Library Club, at $20,000, and Good Samaritan Boys Ranch, at $18,500.
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Roasting Pitt
Springfield businessman Doug Pitt is roasted Nov. 3 at the Farmers Park pavilion to raise money for Springfield Little Theatre. Above, Lloyds Cleaners CEO Todd Edwards takes his turn. The event raised $50,000 for SLT and another $1,955 for its education department. Next year, SLT has Ozarks Technical Community College Chancellor Hal Higdon on the hot seat.
Photo provided by Springfield Little Theatre.
Roasting Pitt
Springfield businessman Doug Pitt is roasted Nov. 3 at the Farmers Park pavilion to raise money for Springfield Little Theatre. Above, SLT Executive Director Beth Domann sings to Pitt. The event raised $50,000 for SLT and another $1,955 for its education department. Next year, SLT has Ozarks Technical Community College Chancellor Hal Higdon on the hot seat.
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Time to Travel
Silver Dollar City on Nov. 14 unveils the first vehicle for its upcoming Time Traveler Ride during the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions Expo in Orlando, Florida. The ride, developed by Germany’s Mack Rides, will feature 360-degree spinning cars as the coaster goes through three inversions and reaches 50.3 mph. Pictured, from left, are Mack Rides co-owner Jurgen Mack and CEO Christian von Elverfeldt, SDC President Brad Thomas and Mack Rides co-owner Michael Mack.