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My Heartstopping Moment at the Ozark Christmas Parade - RE/MAX Solutions and Children's Miracle Network

11-21-09
Lina Robertson, ozarks-realestate.com, Springfield MO Real Estate For Sale
Lina Robertson, ozarks-realestate.com, Springfield MO Real Estate For Sale: Real Estate Agent in Springfield, MO
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RE/MAX SolutionsChildren's Miracle Network and RE/MAX SolutionsAs most people know, RE/MAX is a proud sponsor of Children's Miracle Network. Agents contribute a portion of their commission of each transaction to Children's Miracle Network. I've always felt it was a really great cause and have been proud to help support it. Until tonight, I had never truly realized the impact it has had on the lives of the families supported by our donations.

While walking in the parade, as our float passed a large group of people, I noticed a woman out of the corner of my eye stand up and start clapping. As I looked over at her, I noticed her eyes were wet and she was shouting, "I love you guys...Children's Miracle Network...I love you!" I smiled and shouted back, "Thank you, we're so happy to be a part of it."

She quickly turned around and pointed to a young boy in a wheelchair next to her and said, "You're paying for my son." Her voice broke as she said it. My heart stopped...and so did my feet. I walked over to her and her son. She grabbed my hand in both of hers and said, "I can't thank you enough." I asked if I could take a photo of them and she agreed.

Children's Miracle Network and RE/MAX Solutions

As I walked away, I felt tears coming to my own eyes. I have no idea what their names are, or what her son's condition is. Coming face to face with someone and knowing that I helped make a difference in their life was one of the most profound moments I have ever experienced...as an agent and as a person. What a great feeling!

I've decided to double my contribution in 2010.

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RE/MAX Solutions Takes Third Place in Ozark Christmas Parade

11-21-09
Lina Robertson, ozarks-realestate.com, Springfield MO Real Estate For Sale
Lina Robertson, ozarks-realestate.com, Springfield MO Real Estate For Sale: Real Estate Agent in Springfield, MO
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The Ozark Christmas Parade was tonight, and the gang from RE/MAX Solutions was there! We took 3rd Place for our float. Although it's hard to see in these photos, we actually got a little overzealous with the lights on the float, so we named it after The Griswalds.

RE/MAX Solutions Christmas Float

RE/MAX Solutions Christmas Float

The ShowMeRepos Bus made an appearance along with the RE/MAX Solutions float.

RE/MAX Solutions Christmas Float

RE/MAX Solutions Christmas Float

Also starring: Gandolf and Elvis

RE/MAX Solutions Christmas Float

RE/MAX Solutions Christmas Float

My son, Logan Arterberry, and his friend, Ms. Ellie Chase, were superb at throwing candy.

RE/MAX Solutions Christmas Float

RE/MAX Solutions Christmas Float

Kay Van Kampen (aka Mamma Bear) and Lyle Van Kampen (aka Boo) were on hand to keep everyone in line. She told me not to post her photo. I didn't mind her as a child...so why start now?

RE/MAX Solutions Christmas Float

RE/MAX Solutions Christmas Float

One of my personal favorites was the DeLorean. Wow.

RE/MAX Solutions Christmas Float

RE/MAX Solutions Christmas Float

Pizza Pizza from Little Ceasar's, and the Ozark High School Homecoming Attendants.

RE/MAX Solutions Christmas Float

RE/MAX Solutions Christmas Float

One of my favorite floats was the singing puppets.

RE/MAX Solutions Christmas Float

RE/MAX Solutions Christmas Float

And no Christmas Parade is complete without crying babies (hmmm, Mom's tongue is blue. Did she eat his candy?) and, of course, Santa Claus.

RE/MAX Solutions Christmas Float

RE/MAX Solutions Christmas Float

After the parade, everyone headed to the park to see the Festival of Lights and the hot air balloons. I caught one in flight as I was leaving for the parade.

RE/MAX Solutions Christmas Float

RE/MAX Solutions Christmas Float

It was very difficult to capture a photo of the balloons lit up. There were 8 hot air balloons in all.

They were absolutely beautiful in person!

Festival of Lights Hot Air Balloons

Festival of Lights Hot Air Balloons

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Keller Williams Springfield Missouri Chili Cook Off/Silent Auction Was a Great Success!

11-21-09
Team Knowles, Springfield Missouri Real Estate, Betty & John Knowles, REALTORS
Team Knowles, Springfield Missouri Real Estate, Betty & John Knowles, REALTORS: Real Estate Agent in Springfield, MO
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Keller Williams Springfield Missouri Chili Cookoff
Keller Williams Springfield Missouri Chili Cookoff

Keller Williams Springfield Missouri Chili Cookoff

Springfield Missouri Real Estate


Each year our Keller Williams Springfield Missouri Market Center has the privilege of finding creative and fun ways to help raise funds to support KW Cares! This organization helps support people in local communities that are undergoing difficulties or are faced with a natural disaster. This week we had our annual chili cook off/silent auction to benefit KW Cares and it was a great success!

With the chili pots heated and desserts all lined up it was time for the competition to begin! We had eight pots of chili and one pot of hot fudge chilly to choose from. Each taste was supposed to cost a dollar and give you a vote. However as in many elections, I think there was some voter funny business going on! In the end we raised $1421.76 for KW Cares! This year we also included a silent auction and at the last second I made my final bid and got the item I wanted!

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2009 Ozark Christmas Parade - An Ozark's Yearly Event

11-21-09
Kay Van Kampen, CDPE, Broker, Springfield Missouri Real Estate
Kay Van Kampen, CDPE, Broker, Springfield Missouri Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Springfield, MO
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The 2009 Ozark Christmas Parade is one of the largest parade in the Springfield area. This year is no different.2006 Christmas Parade

When I joined the Ozark Chamber of Commerce, the parade was one of the biggest events they handled. Over time, it was turned over to Main Street.

Main Street decided this year to cancel the parade and the Chamber quickly took it back. Christmas would not be the same without the Ozark Christmas Parade.

Starting at Highway 65, behind the old Fasco building, the parade will end up at the Ozark Square, about a mile and a half route. It starts at 6:00 P.M.

Along with the parade, the Ozark Parks Department will have the Christmas light on and the park will be filled with hot air balloons. A spectacular sight.

Merry ChristmasThe picture was our office's first float. Wait till you see what we have tonight. We'll take lots of pictures.

Come see all the floats, the bands, the 2009 Ozark Volley Ball State Champions, the horses, the cars and treat yourself to all the candy that will be handed out. Oh yes, and Santa Claus.

See you there.

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Foto Friday.... Last One for 2009

11-20-09
Ann Hayden, St. Louis, MO Real Estate~ SelectAnn.com for your real estate
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Foto Friday.... Last One for 2009

last rose of 2009 by Ann Hayden real estate agent selectann.com

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