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City of Branson assists with birthday surprise for Barnabas Prep student

By KD Michaels, Staff Writer

The City of Branson teamed up with a local collegiate program to make a young man’s 21st birthday unforgettable.

Paul Ferguson is a student at Barnabas Prep. Barnabas Prep is a two-year collegiate program that is designed to help special needs adults reach their full potential. Based in Branson, Barnabas Prep is an extension of Camp Barnabas, a summer camp for those with special needs. Barnabas Prep is also specifically designed for special needs students, providing them with a faith-based independent learning and living experience.

Recently a staff member from Barnabas Prep contacted the City of Branson to assist in a special birthday surprise for one of their students. Paul Ferguson, who was about to celebrate his 21st birthday, is fascinated with water towers. The City of Branson Utilities Department surprised Ferguson with a personal tour of Branson’s Pacific Water Tower, located at 616 West Pacific Street.

Ferguson was welcomed to the water tower tour by Bob Smither, the Risk and Safety Manager for the City of Branson, who played Happy Birthday on his trumpet. Ferguson was then ushered inside, where he was presented with a birthday cake and some gifts before taking a personal tour of the water tower.

Smither, who spearheaded the...READ MORE AT WWW.BRANSONGLOBE.COM

Hollister Presbyterian Church makes $2,000 gift to CAM

Hollister Presbyterian Church recently presented a check for $2,000 to Christian Action Ministries (CAM) to assist with CAM’s response to increased need during the COVID-19 crisis. The funds came from PC USA, John Calvin Presbytery’s Administrative Commission Committee, through a grant applied for by Hollister Presbyterian Church. The check was presented in December to be used to help families in need during the holidays.

According to CAM Executive Director Kevin Huddleston, “Through the generosity of individuals and churches such as...READ MORE AT WWW.BRANSONGLOBE.COM