Dining for Diabetes

January 24, 2013

Times Photos by Lisa Schlichtman

the 11th annual Dining for Diabetes fundraiser, to support programs offered through Cox Monett Hospital, was held on Jan. 19 at the National Guard Armory in Pierce city.

A record number of tickets were sold for this year's Dining for Diabetes. The Pierce City Armory, decorated in a "Go Team" sports theme, was filled to capacity with 430 diners. (Times Photo by Lisa Schlichtman)
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Cheese Heads Cindy Curts and Mary Stluka won top honors for Best Decorated Table at the 13th annual Dining for Diabetes. Their Green Bay Packers-themed table was a big hit with dinner guests. (Times Photo by Lisa Schlichtman)
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James Franklin posed with his Dining for Diabetes hosts, Chloe and Nancy Ridgley. Franklin took time to sign autographs and pose for pictures with guests. (Times Photo by Lisa Schlichtman)
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Mizzou Tigers quarterback James Franklin was the headliner at Saturday's Dining for Diabetes. He gave an inspirational speech about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. (Times Photo by Lisa Schlichtman)
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A group of Mizzou alumni and fans posed with Missouri quarterback James Franklin before the start of Dining for Diabetes. Pictured in the front row, from left, are: Jantsen McBride, Nancy Ridgley, Mike Schlichtman, Chloe Ridgley, Lisa Alexander and Lisa Schlichtman. Second row: Genny Maroc, Carol Stidham, Steve Stidham, Terri Costley, Mike Knight, Mark Costley, Franklin, Mark and Vicki Hutchings and Jim Ingle.
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A large group of local celebrity servers worked hard again this year to make sure Dining for Diabetes went off without a hitch. This year's servers included: Carole Heller, Mark and Lauren Holland; Abby Tate; Melissa Robbins; Marie Medlin; Linda Carr; Chloe Ridgley; Becky Eggleston; Roxanne Hill; Shane and Ashley Anderson; Mike and Phyllis Garrett; Bob Markovics; Brenda Woods; David and LouEllen Honeycutt; Debbie Blinzler; Debra Barekman; Donna Beckett; Naty Apostol; Glenda Hemphill; Judy Scheihing; Greg and Brenda Davis; Jeanne Ann Camp; Judy Carver; Karon Hawkins; Katrena Bowling; Leonard Witt; Mary Stluka; Paula Brown; Shari Rhea; Wayne and Sharon Ridenour; Stacy Dotson; Theresa Bouchard; Richard Reed; Steve McCully; Colt Moller and Aaron Patton. Volunteers who helped with the food were Donna Bower, Jeannie Davis, Dolly Bussell, Nick Marstall, Bruce Schoon, Addy Renfrow, Becky Murphy, Sonya Olsen and Ami Devore. (Times Photo by Lisa Schlichtman)
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Walt and Karen Hamer were among the best dressed servers in their authentic Scuba gear. Phyllis and Mike Garrett won the award for best dressed as Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. (Times Photo by Lisa Schlichtman)
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Monett High School students Josh Nickell, Hunter Witt, Cameron Witt, David Lee and Aaron Patton pose for a picture with MU quarterback James Franklin. (Times Photo by Lisa Schlichtman)
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