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T H U R S D A Y, O C T O B E R 3 , 2 0 1 9 Toes touch the sky Mark your calendars Friday, Oct. 11: The Springfi eld renaissance has arrived and you can get an inside peek at who, what, and why through a special “Meet SPRINGFIELD –Former gymnast Hailey Spangler, 17, strolled just down the street to attend and show off her skills while waiting in line for one of the many kids’ activities at last weekend’s Willamalane 75th Anniversary. See page 16 for more photos from the event. JEN BLUE/ THE CHRONICLE the Developers” luncheon program series. Join Chamber peers, staff and local developers to hear what’s top-of-mind for these entrepreneurial visionar- ies, gain insights into their moti- vation, and a glimpse at what they have in sight. Events are at Along Came Trudy, 1488 18th St., from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Executive Director of Volunteers in Medicine, DeLeesa Meashintubby stands next to a plaque of the local clinic’s founder Sister Monica Heeran. VICTORIA STEPHENS/THE CHRONICLE New boutique helps provide medical care for community BY VICTORIA STEPHENS THE CHRONICLE Wednesday, Oct. 16: Have a blast making paper mache alebrijes (for grades 1/2/3) at 3:45 p.m. in the Springfi eld Public Library, 225 Fifth St. Alebrijes are colorful Mexican folk art sculptures. Get involved Friday, Oct. 11: 2nd Friday Art Walk , 5-8 p.m. Downtown. SPRINGFIELD – You might call the building fairly nondescript, with an aging blue metal overhang, resid- ing between other buildings ranging from a truck-rental outlet and local convenience store. Just a consign- ment shop, among other retail busi- nesses on Franklin Boulevard in the Glenwood area. Oh, but you’d likely never guess what you’re really seeing, what lies behind the brick-and-mortar build- ing with donated clothing and other goods inside. “We’re starting to let the commu- nity know that we are here,” said DeLeesa Meashintubby, executive director of Volunteers in Medicine. You see, Volunteers in Medicine is a non-profi t that offers a wide variety of health care – and even has specialists on-site. And get this: They have a pharmacy on-site and there is no charge for a medical visit or for the pharmacy. Not your everyday average consignment shop, to say the least. “Most of our clients are uninsured or underinsured,” Meashintubby said. “Some have insurance but they have high deductibles. And then we have over 200 specialists in the community that see our patients for things we can’t handle here, who will take care of our patients for little or no cost.” The clinic serves about 1,500 patients. “This has been a labor of love,” Meashintubby said. “We depend on private donations, funding, grants and special events.” Last year, clients collectively donated $20,000. See BOUTIQUE – 15 Monday, Oct. 14: The Springfi eld City Council will meet for its regularly sched- uled work session at 5:30 p.m., in the Jesse Maine Room, Springfi eld City Hall, 225 Fifth St.. Monday, Oct. 14: The Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) will meet for its regularly sched- uled meeting at approximately 7 p.m., in the Jesse Maine Room, Springfi eld City Hall. Our Sisters’ Closet resale boutique is located at 4245 Franklin Boulevard next to the DariMart. VICTORIA STEPHENS/THE CHRONICLE OPEN: Tuesday to Saturday licious De Weekly Specials & Craft Cocktails 11 am - 9 pm 338 Main St. Springfield
