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Last week first baseman Matt Adams did something no other Springfield Cardinal had done before.

Eclipsed the 30-home run mark for one season.

That broke Colby Rasmus' team record of 29 set in 2007.

Friday Adams earned another Springfield Cardinals' first.

He was named the Texas League's Player Of The Year.

Adams is currently the Texas League leader with 94 RBI, and is second with 30 homers, while batting .312.

It's been a breakout season for the 22-year old, who was drafted in the 23rd round of the 2009 draft from Division-II Slippery Rock University.

"It's been a great season," said Adams. "I want to finish on a strong note. The first part of the season I struggled for a little bit, the first couple weeks, but then got back on track and just had a good year since then so hopefully I can finish out on that."

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Sheryl Crow’s 1959 Mercedes-Benz convertible was auctioned Sunday and brought in $130,000.

According to Sheryl Crow’s fan page on Facebook, the singer declared the auction a success.

The money will go to the Joplin Schools Recovery Fund, which is being administered through The Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) and its Joplin-based affiliate The Community Foundation of Southwest Missouri Inc.

Crow was raised in Kennett, Mo., and has never been to Joplin, but said she wanted to do something immediate to raise funds to help rebuild Joplin schools.

In a previous interview with the News-Leader, Crow said she hoped the car will fetch $500,000, but if it raised $100,000 that would be “great.”

“Like everybody else in America, the coverage of the devastation in Joplin was just heart-rending,” Crow said, while in Springfield for a concert on July 15. “We wanted to figure out a way to create some funds that were immediate and I looked around me and I thought about the Mercedes because I love the car and have such great memories, but I don’t drive the car anymore.”

Gooding & Company was the official auction house and its auction was broadcast live on Goodingco.com.

There were a slew of comments on Crow’s Facebook page, including those from people who said they were from Joplin.

Julie Diane Ludwig wrote “I live in Joplin and want to personally thank you for everything you have down for us! Actually the words thank you don't come close to expressing our gratitude! The response to our tragedy from all over the world has been amazing and leaves a person speechless, I always try to see the best in people but this response has been more than I could have ever imagined! Joplin will survive this and be bigger and better only because of everyone around the world that has helped us. We will forever be in your debt.“

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Simply perfect! Located at the end of a cul-de-sac this home is a great buy because of its low price and pristine condition.  Sellers just reduced asking price to $129,500.  Home is spotless with newer carpet, fresh paint, neutral colors, large family room, dining room or den. If you're looking for a home that's move in ready, look no further.  You won't be disappointed in this one. 

This 3 bedroom ranch home has fresh paint and newer carpet.  You’ll be amazed at the immaculate condition these owners keep the home.

It’s a breath of fresh air walking into the large living room complete with gas fireplace.  The formal dining room can be used as a sitting area or study.  The kitchen has new laminate floors with plenty of room for a big kitchen table.

The bedrooms are split making the spacious master suite private. Master bathroom includes a double vanity sink plus jetted bath and shower combination.

Home is positioned at the end of a dead end street.

This house is a must see!

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• Patio
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From West Bypass, travel West on Mt Vernon, North on Dove Valley, West on Tarkio and South on Bernier.

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Colbie Caillat, the Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter, is scheduled to perform at the O'Reilly Family Event Center at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, Drury University announced today.

Tickets will go on sale Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.drurytickets.com, at the O'Reilly box office or by calling (417) 873-6389.

Ticket prices are $15, $24 and $29.

Doors for the show open at 7 p.m. The show begins at 8 p.m.

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Welcome to Your Brand New Home in Kelby Creek!

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Superior designed 2 story home, custom built by J. Russell (Rusty) MacLachlan, with quality evident throughout. Located in the masterfully planned village community of Kelby Creek in Nixa. This is a great buy because in January of 2011 it appraised for $370,000.  This is a rare buy to purchase a new construction home with $50,000 equity!  Don't wait, this home won't be on the market for long.

This gorgeous home features a 3 car garage, 3298 sq ft, with 4 or 5 bedrooms, 5^th bedroom could be a media room. Also has formal dining, study/library, and large laundry room with window.

You will love the kitchen with its granite counter tops and stainless steel Whirlpool appliances.

Gorgeous wood floors and beautiful gas fireplace in the living area/family room.

The master bedroom is large and spacious with a HUGE walk-in closet and walk-in doorless shower.

Andersen windows, covered back patio, stone and stucco front, brick sides and back. THIS HOME APPRAISED AT $370,000.00 Jan 2011.

Kelby Creek has more than 700 breathtaking acres of stunning views, wooded paths, and sparkling lakes and waterfalls. This prestigious development offers the distinctive elegance of resort-style living with the convenience of a vibrant and thriving city. High-tech AT&T Fiber optic high speed cabling ready for whole home technology. The association dues provide maintenance of grounds and exclusive use of the amenities: Community clubhouse, swimming pool, paved walking trails, park areas, catch and release fishing on the three stocked lakes, and security system (security camera surveillance).

Come and see your new home today!

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Directions

South on hwy 160 2 miles south of hwy 14 to Kelby Creek on the west side of 160. Turn west into Kelby Creek. Go to bottom of the hill and turn right on Rosemoor. This home is the 2nd house on the left (west).

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Keep your HVAC systems running efficiently and reliably with this simple maintenance routine.

“We recommend annual visits from an HVAC contractor each fall and spring,” says Richard Ciresi, owner of the Louisville Aire Serv franchise. In fall, the technician will clean and inspect the furnace blower, burners, and heat exchanger. In spring, he or she will clean indoor and outdoor condenser coils, verify refrigerant charge, and inspect wiring.

Here’s a list of maintenance tips to keep your heating and cooling system running efficiently and reliably:

• Every 90 days, install a new one-inch pleated furnace filter. Families with shedding pets should replace the filter every month. Expect to pay $10 to $25 per filter.

• Always maintain at least two feet of clearance around outdoor air conditioning units and heat pumps.

• Weekly in summer, brush or blow off fallen debris from top and sides of outdoor air conditioning units and heat pumps. Do not allow the lawn mower to discharge grass clippings onto the unit.

• Monthly, inspect insulation on refrigerant lines leading into house. Replace if missing or damaged.

• Annually, ensure that outdoor air conditioning units and heat pumps are on firm and level ground or pads.

• Annually in spring, pour a cup of bleach down the air conditioner condensate drain to prevent buildup of mold and algae, which can cause a clog.

• In summer, shut off the water supply to the furnace humidifier. In fall, replace the humidifier wick filter, set the humidistat to between 35% and 40% relative humidity, and turn on the water supply.

• Never close more than 20% of a home’s registers to avoid placing unnecessary strain on the HVAC system.

• Each spring, wash and dry filters and vacuum condenser coils on all window air conditioning units placed into service.

• Annually, replace the battery in your home’s carbon monoxide detector.

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Act Fast! Well priced home in a great neighborhood. This won't last long!

Over 1300 sq ft of living space, in an open floor plan.

Well maintained with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a gas fireplace in living room. Nice back yard with deck.

Next door neighbor has underground storm shelter which he opens for neighborhood during inclement weather.

Seller believes home to be in good order but will be selling the home as is.

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From Sunshine and W. Bypass go south. Turn right on Farm Rd. 156 then make an immediate right on Farm Rd. 123 to Wayland, Right on Wayland to 4062, first house on the right.

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There’s more to a mortgage refinance than lowering your monthly payments.

Naturally, if you’re paying 6% for your mortgage and you can refinance at 5%, you’re gonna do it. Although cutting your monthly payment remains an important motive, there are at least five other reasons to consider a mortgage refinance, for long-term savings and convenience.

1. Change your mortgage term

If you decrease the term of your mortgage in a refinance by going from a 30-year to a 15-year, you’ll pay a lower interest rate and shorten your total interest costs. You’ll build home equity more quickly, and pay off your loan sooner, even though your monthly payments go up.

2. Move from an adjustable rate to a fixed rate

ARMs offer low introductory rates, but they also offer long periods of uncertainty that make it hard to budget. It makes sense in a mortgage refinance to go from an ARM to a fixed-rate loan during a low-interest rate environment. You’ll get emotional security and your rate won’t fluctuate with changing economic conditions.

3. Take out cash

With a cash-out mortgage refinance, you can turn an intangible asset—accumulated home equity—into a tangible one—cash. It makes sense for a project that will generate long-term benefits, like a home improvement or funding a child’s college education. However, don’t do it for frivolous reasons. Unless you’re extremely disciplined, you could find yourself in even deeper debt.

4. Consolidate two mortgages

When interest rates are low, a mortgage refinance lets you consolidate your main mortgage and an outstanding home equity loan to realize a lower overall monthly payment. Plus, you’ll have only one mortgage payment to make each month.

5. Recover from divorce

If your home is jointly owned with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, a mortgage refinance will turn a joint obligation into the responsibility of the person keeping the home. Nothing is more frustrating than tracking down a former spouse who doesn’t keep up with his or her end of the mortgage payment.

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If one of these reasons resonates with you, contact your current lender to see if it’ll offer you preferred rates or reduced closing costs on a mortgage refinance. But don’t assume the current lender is best: Leave no stone unturned by searching for lenders online and calling community banks and local credit unions.

No matter which lender you choose, a mortgage refinance for the right reasons can save you lots of money—and that’s the best reason of all.

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Open and Bright - This home offers a large open kitchen with lots of windows. The entry and living area host two story height ceilings making a gorgeous first impression.

Master bedroom suite is on main level with double vanity sinks.

Upstairs features two bedrooms with a great bathroom large enough for all the kids!

Outside you'll find a spacious backyard as the home sits on a corner lot providing plenty of extra space.

All neutral colors, this home is move in ready.

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W on Hwy 60, Left on FR 93 (at Republic Ford) past Hines at 4-way stop to Lee, Right on Lee, Right on Cottonwood, it turns into Bradley, Right on Garland.

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Congratulations to Adam Leonard!  Adam was recently signed to play professional basketball in Austrailia. He is a recent graduate of the Missouri State University Bears.  Also signed to play overseas, was Jermaine Mallet, who will be playing in Poland.