Contents Profiles Special Feature 8 Hazen Folse by Yosh Golden Original Member to the Committee 14 Michelle Tjelmeland by Robyn Boullion Cochlear Implant Awareness 22 Karen Gedrose getting fit in the workplace by Robyn Boullion United Way by Bill Stokes Dale Becker and Family 30 28 by Dr. Craig Backs Staying Healthy Events HealthScene Serenity for the Holidays 6 12 18 20 26 32 Toast of the Town Denim and Diamonds HUMP Fest District 23 HomeScene Summer Send off Downtown Springfield, Inc. Annual Night of Thanks Reception United Way Play for a Cure Susan G. Komen 40 Signature Chef Auction March of Dimes Selections From Our Featured Homes Over the Last Decade by Terry Farmer, Darren Ioza, Bill Stokes Take a stroll down memory lane 38 Teacher Appreciation Illinois State Museum & Springfield Public Schools Foundation Arts Scene 56 57 58 63 Moms go Back to School Elizabeth Ann Seton Always Legendary Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau 9th Annual Art Spectacular The Rees Memorial Carillon Springfield Art Association Penny Wollan-Kriel Retirement Party SSC 7th Anniversary 60 Reflections On Springfield Scene Magazine by Gus Gordon 64 Springfield Social Club