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Branson Terry Awards Host Chuck Hancock and vocalist Barbara Fairchild. (Special to Branson Globe) ALG Gospel Network to air Terry Awards this Saturday
By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer
Branson’s popular Terry Awards will air on television on Saturday. The ALG Gospel Network will air the 2019 awards show, featuring a host of Branson talent.
Founded by Terry Beene, the Terry Awards is a salute to Branson’s entertainers and musicians. The renowned awards production began in Texas and moved to Branson in 2014. Winners are selected via a committee and honored at a red-carpet event in the fall.
The Terry Awards operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, giving back to those in the music industry, helping with needs and providing scholarships.
The 2021 Terry Awards are slated for September 26. Said Beene, “This should be the 43rd year for the show, but due to the pandemic, we couldn’t do the 42nd show last year.”
The 2019 Terry Awards can be seen on Saturday, March 13, at 8 p.m. Central Time. You can find the ALG Network on ROKU or stream the show at www.ALG. Rocks.
bransonglobe.com Branson featured on ‘Locals Know Best’ travel podcast
By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer
Springfield blogger Ashley Mann recently gave a thumbs-up to several Branson businesses and area attractions a during an interview on “Cinders Travels: Locals Know Best,” a podcast by blogger and full-time RVer Cindy Scott. The podcast features recommendations, particularly for outdoor activities, by local residents who live near popular tourist destinations.
Mann, who owns the websites https://rvinspiration.com and https://renovatedrvsforsale.com, has lived in southwest Missouri or northwest Arkansas most of her life, and her parents now live in Ridgedale, so she’s no stranger to Branson. She and her husband live in Springfield, after spending three years living in an RV. That experience served as the jumping-off point for her websites and her introduction to other travel bloggers, including Scott.
Scott started “Cinders Travels” to share her own family’s RV journey and inspire other families to enjoy the outdoors. Researching activities for various destinations, however, became more work than fun as she realized the typical visitor center brochure rack doesn’t always have complete information, particularly for outdoor activities. Rather, Scott’s family found the best suggestions came from locals they met at gear shops, gas stations, and other necessary stops, leading to the “Locals Know Best” podcast.
In the interview, Mann admitted Branson’s appeal for her is not the music shows and hillbilly comedy some people may associate with the town, and that may also be true for other millennials and young RVing families. Rather, she prefers more personal experiences or outdoor ones and wanted to make sure others knew what the area offers. On the podcast, she recalled family outings, particularly to Silver Dollar City where she worked for a couple of summers and which she recommended as “a lot of bang for the buck.” Her fond memories there over the years include time spent listening to longtime park musicians, the Homestead Pickers, something she still enjoys. Since her family also enjoyed camping, and she blogs for an RV audience, she mentioned favorite local campgrounds, either for RVs or for day trips to picnic and swim.
Ashley Mann gears up for a morning of working on her RV websites with a favorite coffee drink. (Photo by Cindy Thomas)
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Long reacts to Senator Blunt’s decision to not seek reelction in 2022
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Congressman Billy Long made the following statement regarding Senator Roy Blunt’s decision to not seek another term in 2022.
“Roy has served the people of Missouri with endless energy at the local, state and national level for over four decades. During his tenure, he has always been a champion for the people of Missouri,” said Congressman Long. “My 1982 auctioneer’s license hangs in my Springfield office and was signed by Greene County Clerk Roy Blunt. What a ride and what a career since then. Abby and Roy have been fabulous to me and Barbara and very dear friends for many years. I’m sure they’re not done serving our great state.”
bransonglobe.com Scouting for Food takes place this weekend and next in Hollister
By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer
Local Cub Scout Pack 93 is collecting food for those less fortunate.
On two consecutive Saturdays, March 13 and 20, the Cub Scouts will be stationed at Country Mart in Hollister, collecting nonperishable food items, in conjunction with the Scouting for Food event. The young Scouts will be gathering food items from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. both days, with each Cub Scout den manning a different time slot.
Scouting for Food is an annual event, which began in 1985. Nationwide, Scouts collect food for their neighborhood food pantries, as a service project in their respective communities.“My Scouts have been participating in Scouting for Food for over 10 years,” said Pack Leader Cindie Hopper.
Food collected by Pack 93 will be donated to Joseph’s Pantry, an outreach of the First Assembly of God, located on Highway T in Branson.
Residents 65 and older now eligible for vaccine
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Any Southwest Missouri resident 65 and older is now able to get a COVID-19 vaccine with CoxHealth. Please note that participants must show proof of age and residency, and this is only for first doses of the vaccine. Individuals may sign up at, https://www.coxhealth.com/ covid/vaccine/first-dose-scheduling/, or by calling 417-2691300. (Online scheduling is suggested, if possible). We currently have spots available in Springfield, Branson, Monett and Lamar. Additional spots will be added via the same link when more become available in the coming weeks.
Parks & Rec free community Easter egg hunt is April 3
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The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will host the fifth Annual Branson Community Easter Egg Hunt presented by Branson United Methodist Church and Tri-Lakes Christian Church on April 3 at 9 a.m. at the Branson RecPlex ball field complex for children ten years old and younger.
There will be over 12,000 candy-filled eggs and hundreds of prizes will be available. Participants will need to provide their own basket or bag for eggs and prizes.
Hunt times and age groups as follows: 0-3 years old: 9 a.m. 4-7 years old: 9:30 a.m. 8-10 years old: 10 a.m.
Additional COVID-19 related health and safety guidelines will be in place. Participants will be expected to wear face coverings during the events and social distance when possible. Hunts will be spread out over separate fields to provide adequate space for social distancing.
For more information, please visit the special events section of the Parks & Recreation’s website or call the Branson RecPlex at 417-335-2368.
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ite thing about Branson is the people, adding, “Many places have the natural beauty we enjoy here. Many places have the amenities we have. But there is no place that compares to living in Branson!”
Milton chose to run for mayor because he cares for our city and our residents and desires to provide Branson with the leadership—and quality of life—our community deserves. He also felt dismay over the city’s budget issues and spending problems.
The biggest strength that Milton feels he will bring to office is his experience, serving as an alderman as well as on Branson’s Budget and Finance committee.
When asked what are the three biggest issues that he feels Branson is currently facing and how he would address those issues, Milton responded, “Number one: repeal the mask mandate and give the decision-making power back to the people. The mayor cannot do this alone; however, I have built a coalition of aldermen that are like-minded, and they are on board to repeal this mandate immediately. Number 2: take action on the homeless and extended stay issues that have plagued our community for years. This serious problem has contributed to increased crime, theft, drugs and panhandling affecting our residents and visitors, and it continues to get worse. As your mayor, I will keep our community updated as we take the necessary steps to correct this critical issue. And, number 3: we must change some policies and attitudes that some of the current leadership has towards the public. I clearly understand that your elected officials are your servants, not your masters.”
Milton stated that, if elected, the first item on his agenda will be to take the necessary steps to repeal the current mask mandate and return the City Hall back to the people of Branson.
Larry Milton asks all voters to cast their vote for him in the upcoming mayor election.
Said Milton, “I love our community and have the experience to make the changes that you have been screaming for. With me as mayor, you will be heard. We will have town hall meetings so you will have the opportunity to ask questions and get answers. Currently, if you want to address the board of aldermen, you are given three minutes to speak at a city council meeting. You must be given more time to express your grievances properly. It is time for you to have a mayor that will openly listen to you, discuss your points of view, and then take action when it is warranted. I am that mayor!”
A self-described conservative Republican, Milton continued, “I choose to represent the people and not self-interests or hidden agendas. I am the only candidate that has the hands-on experience to make the changes our city desperately needs, that has not previously served as mayor. We don’t need to go backwards; we need to move forward. I will be the people’s mayor—someone who takes action and reports back to the citizens on what we are doing to make Branson great again. I humbly ask for the vote of the people on April 6.”
Branson businessman Larry Milton is running for mayor. (Submitted to Branson Globe)
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Reflections: As far as it depends on me
By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer
Sometimes a scripture verse sort of jumps out of a daily reading and says, “You need this.” This week, it was Hebrews 12:14, “Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.” (NKJV)
How is that even possible? Some people oppose a pro-life stance, support financially irresponsible or socially unjust policies, or undercut the core values of our country. Slightly less urgent, maybe they hold different opinions about neighborhood association rules or what style of music makes a good worship service. Peace with all?
Fortunately, the Bible doesn’t leave the reader hanging without clarification. Romans 12:18 helps: “If it is possible, as much
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as depends on you, live peaceably with all people.” In other words, pursue peace, but it may not happen. The Hebrews verse implies that holiness takes priority over peace. If the disagreement comes down to denying my Christian faith or breaking God’s laws, the choice should be clear, even if it means peace is not possible.
Some choices, though, are a little muddier, calling for further guidance from Paul’s admonition in Philippians 2:3, “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility let each esteem others better than themselves.” Jesus gave the perfect example, washing his disciples’ feet and reminding them that the path to greatness is through servanthood. In a classic example, a mom overheard one child telling the other, “One of us needs to act like Jesus here; how about you?” Hopefully, we can be bigger than that and find ways to compromise about music selections or paint colors, and spend more time in prayer and respectful discussion about urgent matters.
Social media presents a challenge. It’s so tempting to jump in and set people straight! COVID-19 restrictions, pros and cons of vaccines, and mask requirements were bad enough, and now we have the new President’s executive orders! I’ve personally had to “snooze” some news stations because of the comments! Again, the Bible has good advice, this time from Proverbs 26:4–5: “Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him. Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise
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Breakfast at Tiffany’s: Building gravel kingdoms
By Tiffany Brown, Staff Writer
I was a very small child when fear made its first profound impact on the way I would respond to life.
That day I was playing in the gravel that was in our backyard, constructing mountains, digging waterways and clearing paths for little cars to drive through. My mom came outside and told me she was going to run a quick errand downtown—which was only a few blocks away from our house—and that she would be back shortly. My dad was home
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so I was not in any kind of danger, but I wanted to go with her. She said I couldn’t and drove away. I decided then and there that if she wasn’t going to let me come with her, then I would go to her myself. So I took to the open road on my two little feet. The farther I got from home, the more unfamiliar my surroundings became. I had felt so capable and smart when I’d started my sojourn. But when I realized that I didn’t know where I was anymore and didn’t know the way home, fear seized me in a way that I’d never experienced before. The world I had imagined in my times of gravel play was manageable. It was small and I was in control. Now it was I who was so very small, lost in a world that felt so very big. Sheer terror washed over me and I began to wail. It was all my fault. I knew I should have stayed safely at home, but I hadn’t listened. Maybe I’d gone too far to come back. Maybe they would never be able to find me. Maybe I’d be alone forever…
SEE TIFFANY’S, PAGE 7
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Mayor’s Moment: A Branson city update from Mayor Edd Akers
Dear Branson Community,
Welcome to March! I hope everyone has recovered from that recent bout of extreme winter weather and is now enjoying the warmer temperatures and sunshine. Again, I want to thank the great city staff for clearing 250 lane-miles of roadway, taking care of broken water pipes, and keeping us safe.
I want to continue our 2020 year in review by highlighting how our City Clerk’s office put the final touches on a new agenda management software, trained city
Mayor Edd Akers (FILE)
staff, and implemented it for 2021. Twelve years ago, the city was producing an average of 322,500 agenda pages per year at the average cost of $9,675 annually in paper. This software reduces this to near nothing. The software not only saves money but also improves staff efficiencies for developing and approving board agenda packets.
Interesting factoid of the week: When you go to the polls on April 6, one ballot measure you will vote on is the continuation of the tourism tax, not a tax increase. This tax is imposed on visitors and tourists who purchase rooms or accommodations as well as on food and drink sales and tickets to area attractions. This is 4% on rooms, accommodations, and tickets to area attractions and 0.5% on food and drinks sold in restaurants and other establishments but not on things like groceries or medicines.
I appreciate the efforts of Ward 3 Alderman, Julia King, in spearheading the community volunteer litter pickup series that will be held on three Saturday mornings in March. We will be picking up litter in Ward 1 on March 13, Ward 2 on March 20, and Ward 3 on March 27. I would encourage you to sign up to volunteer for at least one of the dates, if not all three. You can sign up on the city’s website at www.bransonmo.gov by clicking on the green “sign up for our March 2021 Community Litter Pickup” button on the homepage.
Your prayers continue to help our city. Please stay positive and be thankful for living in the best city in America.
Thank you for letting me serve you,
Mayor Edd Akers
Train Up a Child: As a twig is bent, so grows the tree
“As a twig is bent, so grows the tree” is an old saying meaning that a child grows in the way it is influenced. A child enters the world with inherent gifts and traits. It is God’s intent that each child grow in wisdom, stature, favor with God, and favor with man. It is the task of those nurturing the child to do all possible to help the child grow to be a “straight tall tree.” There are three major influences in our society to help that child grow. The home is the basic place for attitudes to be developed. The school focuses on academic development, and the church focuses on the spiritual development. There is overlapping of areas at each location, but the focus is as described.
The home teaches attitude mostly through example. It has been said that attitudes are caught, not taught.
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Probably, attitudes are both caught and taught. Attitudes are developed by where emphasis is placed. If emphasis is placed on self- pleasure, then an attitude of “If it feels good, do it” will probably be produced and the child will spend his/her time and effort on pleasing self. If an emphasis is placed in the home of service to others, an attitude of self-sacrifice will be produced. If an attitude of eagerness to learn and humility is in the home, a child will more likely do well in school and society. If children are constantly praised and told how wonderful they are, they may develop an attitude of “I’m alright the way I am. I don’t need to learn anything.” If a child is corrected in a loving way when needed and praised when deserving, he/she will be more likely to see the need to learn and improve, knowing that making a mistake is a way to learn. If a child is rewarded undeservedly, an attitude of entitlement may be the result.
Schools receive children with many different attitudes. Teachers can do a limited amount to correct an attitude. Some have said that the basis of attitudes is formed before a child ever begins first grade. Praise and correction can help mold attitudes, but if the teacher has to spend a great deal of time correcting attitudes, less time is available for teaching the academic needs of the child. (Sometimes we fail to realize that when things are added to a teacher’s requirements, something must be subtracted. There is a limited amount of time available, and teachers must work within that time frame). Quite often, teachers in many schools must spend so much time on discipline that very little time is left for instruction of subject matter. Why is there a discipline problem? Usually, the discipline problem is due to the wrong attitude. A child with a good attitude is the child most likely to behave in class, want to learn, and succeed in a job as an adult.
The church focuses on the spiritual foundation of children. Without a spiritual foundation, children have no moral compass. They do not know what is right or wrong and become very confused and frustrated. Children move from one teacher to another in school and each teacher may have a different set of values. Children from broken homes often must deal with a different set of values from each of their biological parents, stepparents and grandparents. Church can help a child sort through the philosophies and differing values required of them and come to a place of certainty as to behavior.
It is not easy to be a child and have to make many decisions before being equipped to do so. Children need the help of loving parents, teachers, and church workers to “bend” them in a direction pleasing to the God who created them.
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“Tiffany!”
A familiar voice called my name. It was my mom. Instantly, my fear vanished as her car pulled up beside me.
I was not lost anymore. I was not alone anymore. I was safe.
But now I was afraid of being lost. I was afraid of being alone; I never wanted to feel unsafe again.
Somewhere in the course of living, our unquestionable sense of safety is replaced with fear and doubt. Perfect childlike trust slips slowly away as we grow into adults. Yet that need to feel safe never diminishes, and so we find ourselves clinging desperately to the people and things and ideas that make us feel okay.
Pain evokes fear and fear precedes retreat. The ‘what ifs’ tie our hands and feet so that many of us don’t experience the adventurous life that God has planned for us. There’s false sanctuary in normalcy. An overwhelming majority of people live carbon copy lives, existing just to exist, constructing their little manageable “gravel” worlds so as to maintain dominion over their self-made kingdoms. All the while, fear is covertly tightening its long, bony fingers around their necks until the need to be in control eventually controls them. Everything is copacetic as long as life goes as planned. Until it doesn’t.
Sometimes, the need to be in control can begin to control us.
The only thing that worry accomplishes is stealing the joy of today. It has no impact on our tomorrows. Only God decides what tomorrow will bring. Only God controls the future. Are His hands not capable? Trust Him, for He is more than able. Our illusion of control will only open the door for danger because we are human and our strength only goes so far. We carry upon our shoulders so much more than He ever intended us to endure.
Place your life and your future into His loving hands. Let Him watch over you, for His love is great, beyond all understanding. Release your grip and be free.
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or return for dinner after day trips to other outdoor attractions 14 Automotive 3 First St. Hollister, Mo Several of Mann’s current favorite in-town stops mentioned on the episode include the Farmhouse Restaurant, Dick’s 5 & 10, and the Ferris Wheel, which listeners might recall from Navy Pier. She rated Vintage Paris as her favorite coffee shop. For full-time RVers or anyone working remotely as she does, a cozy “office away from home” is important, but so is the coffee, and she told listeners VP meets both needs well. As far as outdoor activities, a recent day spent biking at Dogwood Canyon rated high in her review. She also recommended Branson as a good place to stay within a couple hours’ drive, including the Buffalo National River, Eureka Springs, and Crystal Bridges art museum. On the way to or from Branson, she encouraged travelers to check out Johnson’s Shut-Ins, Elephant Rocks, Fayetteville’s college-town vibe and Hot Springs. Mann said she hopes the podcast, popular with younger outdoor adventurers and RVing families, will encourage listeners who may not be familiar with Branson to come and check it out. Catch the podcast at https://www.cinderstravels. com/podcast-015-ashley-branson-missouri-ozarks/.
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Easy Slow-Cooker Ham & Beans
By Kerry Dawn Green
Cooks while you are away and is a warm filling dinner for those chilly nights before spring.
Recipe: • 1 pound dry pinto beans, no need to soak them • 2 packages ham flavored concentrate • 1/2 pound diced ham or a ham hock if you want to go traditional • 1 diced fresh yellow onion or 1/4 cup dehydrated
Add everything to your favorite crock pot. (Use a crock pot liner for no mess clean up)
Cover ingredients with at least 3 inches of water and cook on low for 8 hours.
Salt your beans when serving to prevent splitting or slipping out of their skins. Enjoy!
Busting common myths about generators
By Stephanie Barney, Owner, Lightspeed Electric MYTH: GENERATORS REQUIRE A LOT OF MAINTENANCE
FALSE. Home standby generators are very low maintenance and need a tune up approximately every two years. Standby generators exercise and monitor themselves automatically, making them 100% user friendly.
MYTH: THERE IS A 3-4 MONTH BACK ORDER ON GENERATORS.
TRUE. The effects of the pandemic on work conditions coupled with an increasing demand for generators has slowed factory production of many appliances, including generators, during the last year. The generators you see in stores are floor models and are rarely available for purchase. Many online sites
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will say ‘in stock,’ but once you get through the order screen you will see a four-month estimated delivery date.
MYTH: COSTS WILL EVENTUALLY GO BACK DOWN BY THIS SUMMER.
FALSE. Unfortunately, nationwide price increases are the result of INFLATION. History shows that they will not decrease. In 2020, generator manufacturers issued price increases in both July and December, and we expect that to happen again in 2021. Mandated labor wage increases may also contribute to an increase. If you are thinking of getting a generator, it is better to think ahead and get one on order sooner than later. That way you can be sure to get the current price, and you will have it before the September storm season.
Lightspeed Electrical is your authorized Generac dealer. We have maintenance and repair items in stock, including select sizes of standby generators. We also have several units pre-ordered and on their way, which could cut the delivery time in half. If you are thinking of getting a generator, call us to schedule a FREE consultation.
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in his own eyes.” That looks like double-talk, but the original language had nuances not in the English. Although we must not get caught up in erroneous concepts, reducing ourselves to the same level, there are times when a wellthought-out, Biblical answer can stop the nonsense. Richard Foster says it well, “Learn when to speak and when to refrain from speaking.” Jesus’ interactions with the religious leaders of the day, recorded in the Gospels, are great examples.
A good guideline is to ask ourselves whether our comment or answer will point the reader or listener toward Christ or away from him. If an online conversation has totally gone south, obvious that nobody is actually interested in Biblical truth, it’s probably better to withdraw, or at least not try to answer everybody. In person, learn to recognize when you’re being drawn down a trail of arguments that violate basic logic principles, and just don’t go there. Your calm refusal to engage may speak volumes.
During the Voice of the Martyrs “Imprisoned for Christ” video conference, a missionary who was imprisoned for two years shared how God prompted him to offer friendship to someone whose job was to beat him every day. He did. The guard continued to do his job, even as he tearfully confessed that he needed a friend! Most of us don’t reach that point in the “as far as it depends on me” application, but I’ll bet that guard hasn’t forgotten that prisoner. We can’t control the response, but we can be the one to plant the seed of peace.
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The Hollister Farmers Market will open its 2021 season on Tuesday, April 20. Established in Spring 2020 by State of the Ozarks, the market is located at 108 Chad Lane in downtown Hollister (the corner of BB Highway and St. James St.).
Goals for the market are to provide access to quality food for everyone in the community; support local, sustainable food producers; develop and support local entrepreneurship; and further the community culture of downtown Hollister. Several popular vendors from the 2020 season will be returning, and new ones are being added. In addition to locally grown fresh produce, market vendors will offer baked goods, snacks and drinks, homemade salsa, preserves, local Ozarks honey, handmade soaps, and local arts and crafts. Local musicians will provide live entertainment each week.
This year, the market will be open two days per week, Tuesdays 3–7 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The season will run through October 12. For vendor information, visit http://stateoftheozarks.net/showcase/events/farmers-market/.
Hollister Farmers Market vendors met at the Hollister train depot to discuss plans for the season with market manager Dale Grubaugh. (Photo courtesy of State of the Ozarks)
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