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KAA names Odom CEO

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PAGE 5: Ribbon cutting at Nashville Roadhouse Live Randy Odom (Special to Branson Globe)

College of the Ozarks challenges a directive from HUD that violate the school’s beliefs. (FILE)

College of the Ozarks files suit in federal court PAGE 14: Branson Auto Auction rolls into town

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Rainy start to the weekend, but Sunday is coming!

By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer The College of the Ozarks announced last week that they have filed suit in federal court to protect their students and preserve their religious rights.

Said College President Dr. Jerry C Davis, in a press conference,

“Today the College of the Ozarks has filed a federal lawsuit against the Biden administration.”

The purpose of the lawsuit is to challenge a directive handed down from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development which will force re-

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ligious-based schools to open up their dorm rooms and shared bathrooms and shower space to members of the opposite sex, thereby violating their beliefs. The directive requires all entities that are SEE SUIT, PAGE 10

Submitted to Branson Globe Kids Across America (KAA) announced on April 14, 2021, the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer/President Randy Odom. Odom, whose tenure at KAA spans more than a decade, assumed the leadership role immediately.

“We are pleased to welcome Randy into this new role,” said David Dill, KAA Board of Directors Chairman. “Alongside his wife and son, Randy has served this ministry faithfully for 13 years, and SEE KAA CEO, PAGE 12

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Submitted to Branson Globe There’s a new outdoor adventure game in town that takes players on a real-world quest to solve clues and riddles in order to reach a final destination. Cryptic Quests, found online at www.CrypticQuests. com, utilizes mobile phone and GPS technology to guide players through the adventure.

“It’s a little bit geocaching, escape room, and “Goonies” all rolled in to one,” said Forsyth resident Jason Collmorgen, co-owner in the new venture along with his wife, Susan, and brother, Carl.

“Each game is played at the player’s own pace. You can play alone or with a friend. It makes a fun activity for families, too, because it gets everybody outdoors, teaches the kids to work together as a team, and just gets the whole fam-

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ily to use their critical thinking skills. You have to really use your brain and pay attention to the details in the clues in order to reach the next destination and unlock the next clue.”

Players need a mobile phone with an active cellular connection and GPS location enabled to play Cryptic Quests games. The family has plans to take their new venture nationwide. “We have some adventure quests in the Branson area with more on the way throughout Missouri and Arkansas,” said Susan, “and we just recently launched several in Texarkana.”

When Jason and Susan aren’t planning out quests for their new business venture, they can be found on a real-life quest, making a difference in lives in Africa through Hope of a Nation, the

nonprofit Christian ministry they founded in 2019.

Hope of a Nation demonstrates Christ’s love in action to people in need in the third-world nation of Mozambique. “Our team educates communities on disease prevention and provides basic medical care and evaluation to those without access,” said Susan. “We assist orphans by helping to meet their basic needs and ensure they can attend school. We also provide ministry and mentorship to children, help young adults attend higher education institutions, and provide resources to aid churches in their own discipleship and outreach.”

“We actually just had some of our team from Mozambique here with us last year with the intent of raising awareness about the organization and fundraising, but

unfortunately everything went on lockdown less than two weeks after they arrived,” said Jason.

“They had a much longer stay than the three months they originally anticipated,” said Susan. “It took a massive effort to get them back home, and God did some pretty amazing things to help us get them there. It’s quite a story!”

In May, they will be utilizing the Cryptic Quests platform to hold a special charity fundraiser in Taney County called The Quest for Hope. The proceeds from The Quest for Hope will go directly to the work of Hope of a Nation.

Eligible registered players will be able to compete for a $500 cash prize, and the first clue for the quest will unlock on Saturday, May 22, 2021.

Players must be registered be-

fore then to participate and can do so at www.CrypticQuests.com.

For those that don’t win, it’s still going to be a great way to get outdoors and have some fun while helping out a worthy cause! To learn more about Hope of a Nation, visit: www.HopeofaNation.org.

Cryptic Quests was started by people who love spending time outdoors with family and friends. Played through a mobile phone, their quests take players on an outdoor journey within a designated region to solve clues and riddles to reach a final destination. Similar to geocaching, the quests use geo-location technology to unlock the next clue for the player, progressing them through the game. For more information visit: www.crypticquests.com.

Is your child struggling in school?

Do you know someone whose child just cannot seem to keep up with their classmates? What do you do to help your children feel supported and successful in school when you cannot be there to help?

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires public schools to provide special education and related services to eligible students. But not every child who struggles in school qualifies. To be covered, a

child’s school performance must be “adversely affected” by a disability in one or more of these 13 categories: autism, specific learning disability, emotional disturbance, speech or language impairment, visual impairment, including blindness, deafness, orthopedic impairment, below-average intellectual ability, brain injury, other health impairment, and multiple disabilities. Each of these 13 disability categories covers a wide range of difficulties.

What is now known as IDEA was first passed in 1975 as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. By 1976 it had become the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. IDEA’s primary purpose is to ensure all children receive a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). Once a student is found to have a qualifying disability, schools must provide them with special education and related services (like speech therapy and counseling) to meet their

unique needs. The goal is to help students make progress in school.

If you have a child with needs and know they will be out in the real world, would it not be beneficial to make sure your child gets an appropriate education?

In this multiple-part series, I will discuss your rights as a parent and what your child is entitled to receive at school. I often hear that parents believe the school is doing the right thing but are unsure and have no place to turn. I am here to help.

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CoxHealth helps children with autism thrive through therapies confirmed he was on tier one of the spectrum, which means he has

high functioning autism. Amanda

Three-year-old Ace Woodson loves dinosaurs, and he’s getting really good at making them “roar!”

Hearing him verbalize animal sounds during play time is a big relief for his mom, Amanda, who says Ace has made tremendous strides through therapies at Cox Branson after being diagnosed with autism a year ago.

She began noticing red flags with Ace’s development by the time he was two years old.

“We could tell he wasn’t quite up to par when hitting milestones,” she says. “He wouldn’t make eye contact and wasn’t talking very much yet.”

Amanda decided it was time for Ace to get tested. An autism screening from his family doctor

Occupational therapist Cassie Ewers pushes Ace Woodson on a swing during his appointment. (Special to Branson Globe)

Submitted to Branson Globe Branson Police officers arrested a woman in the early morning hours of Monday, April 19, 2021, after she broke into a home in the 100 block of Rose O’Neil Dr. in Branson.

Police were called to the home after the homeowners awoke to find an unknown female inside the residence. When the homeowner confronted the female suspect, she ran out of the house. Officers soon located and arrested the female suspect in the area and recovered evidence from the burglary on her person.

The preliminary investigation

revealed the suspect entered several unlocked vehicles in the area and used the garage door opener to gain access to the victim’s residence. The 18-year-old female suspect had active warrants from Taney County Sheriff Department and Arkansas. She was located shortly after the initial call, arrested and booked into the Taney County Jail. Branson Police have sent “First Degree Burglary” and “Tampering with a Motor Vehicle” charges to the Taney County Prosecuting Attorney.

Because this is an active investigation, details are limited.

Although vehicle break-ins do

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Police arrest woman after breaking into Branson home

occur, it is highly unusual for a suspect to gain access to a residence linked to a vehicle break-in.

The Branson Police Department reminds all citizens to: • Lock cars and all home doors.

• Remove valuables from vehicles (firearms, electronics, cash, etc.).

• Lock the door that separates the garage from the residence.

• Remain alert and dial 911 if you see any suspicious activity.

The Branson Police Department has multiple crime prevention resources available for residents and businesses. For more information, visit the Branson Police Department’s website.

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Ribbon cutting celebration held at Nashville Roadhouse Live

By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer One of Branson’s newest shows, Nashville Roadhouse Live, held a ribbon cutting celebration last week, with many in attendance.

Located on the west end of Branson’s 76 Country Boulevard, the Branson Star Theater is home to the Nashville Roadhouse Live show starring Stevie Lee Woods.

“I have been in Branson since 2005, but not performing here,” explained Woods, a country music veteran and recording artist. “I have been performing out on the road, and I decided last year to bring our show to Branson. I was the only person who picked the year of Covid. But we made it, thanks to all of you out there, and things look brighter today than they did yesterday.”

Woods describes his high energy show as “the place where country meets rock and roll.

“We do everything from George Jones to Aerosmith, and it’s really fun. We also have the Nashville Roadhouse Live dancers in our show. You can see them every Friday and Saturday night, and they do a fantastic job,” said Woods. “Also, every weekend we have a special guest, usually a national act.”

Some of Woods’ upcoming guests include Collin Raye, Aaron Tippin, Confederate Railroad, Ted Nugent and Pat Benatar.

Explained Woods, “When I first moved to Branson, stars were com-

monplace. And, then they left. I thought it was time to bring them home to Branson. That was on my wish list, my bucket list, and I’m trying to do that right now. The community’s helping me. So, come on down and check it out. Our tickets are only $30, regardless of who the act is. You can upgrade to

a VIP ticket, but general admission is only $30 to see the stars, and you can’t get that price anywhere in the United States—or in the world!”

“We also collect food, canned food,” Woods continued. “You can get a discount on your ticket by bringing two cans of food, and we give it to the local food pantry. It’s

The Nashville Roadhouse Live dancers (Photo by Sharena Snadon Naugher)

our way of giving back.”

Another unique feature of the Branson Star Theater is their bar. “We are the only theater in town that has a full bar, serving any type of alcohol you desire,” noted Woods. “We have a concession stand for those who don’t want alcohol. And, on Friday and Saturday nights after the show, we have karaoke in the lounge area. The best sound in town.”

In addition to Woods’ Nashville Roadhouse Live, the Branson Star Theater is home to a number of one-

of-a-kind shows, including Mark Aldred’s Jukebox Live, The Outlaw Eagles, Credence Cool Water Revue, magician Phil Dalton, Wildman Pebo Wilson and Brian Clarke’s Out of the Basement Show.

The Branson Star Theater is located at 3750 West 76 Country Boulevard, just behind Olive Garden. For more information on the theater, visit www. bransonstartheater.com, or visit www. nashvilleroadhouselive.com for more information on Stevie Lee Woods’ Nashville Roadhouse Live show.

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The Proverbs 31 man

By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer The Proverbs 31 whaaattt???

Yes, you read that right.

I can’t remember exactly when I first studied the “ideal woman” of Proverbs 31:10–31, but as a young mom in the homeschooling groups of the 1990s, I found the responsibility heavy: Bake bread, ideally from wheat I ground myself; grow a garden; have a successful home-based business. Send

my husband out the door every morning in a crisply-ironed shirt, with a healthy packed lunch. My kids must be well-behaved, wear matching handsewn clothing, and sit around at school or baseball practice talking about how wonderful I was. And God forbid any moments of “idleness.”

Not too far into the process, I definitely got the feeling I wasn’t measuring up. At ladies’ group and homeschool conferences, everybody was doing a better job than I was, it seemed; if they weren’t, they sure didn’t share about it.

As my kids hit middle school, high school and college, I had to accept that I couldn’t take responsibility for every single one of their bad decisions. My husband had ups and downs at his teaching job, and I couldn’t fix them all, no matter what I packed for his lunch.

I even had to realize that as long as we ate healthy most of the time, eating school lunch wouldn’t kill him. My kids learned some things the hard way, but they turned out

It has been a busy few weeks here at the Capitol. We’ve gone late into the evening several times this week debating myriad bills that would affect everything from protecting firearm manufacturers from laws or regulations that would prohibit, restrict or reduce their operations to protections for citizens from government mandated COVID-19 passports. Below is a small sam-

pling of bills that were voted upon in the House: HB 991 exempts federal economic impact payments from state income tax. Supporters say the bill will reduce the tax burden for taxpayers by waving the tax on direct economic stimulus payments from the federal government that certain individuals received last year. Supporters said that this is not the first

First Amendment to the United States Constitution Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

Cindy Thomas (FILE)

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to be productive, kind adults in reasonably good health, in spite of a few dietary slipups at the McDonald’s drive-through. My daughter even likes to garden.

Although it was good to set goals, my family’s success and happiness were not entirely up to me. And in spite of what social media says, I’m not the only woman whose life doesn’t read like that chapter all the time. In fact, at ladies’ gatherings now, women are much less afraid to ask each other for prayer.

I’ve also realized something else: There are nine more verses in Proverbs 31, and it was written by a man who remembered what his mother taught him! King Lemuel, whoever he was, had some valuable things to say to young men: Don’t sleep around; save yourself for a godly wife. Don’t get drunk; you’re better than that.

Use your influence wisely to speak out against injustice. The remaining 22 verses aren’t just directed at women on how to be the ideal

wife—they’re also a guide for young men on how to set priorities in relationships.

This man’s mother was clearly faithful, but I’d bet she didn’t feel 100% successful 100% of the time. Yet her son remembered what was important. And the responsibility was not just on her; it was on him, to pay attention.

Time spent teaching my kids to read the Bible and apply it to their lives was more important than growing every bit of food we ate, although I do enjoy gardening and canning. Yes, they’ve made mistakes, same as I did. I hope they reflect on my efforts with gratitude, but it is their responsibility to pursue God for themselves. All of us, men and women alike, need to make good relationship choices, avoid drunkenness, and speak up for justice.

I still want to be a Proverbs 31 woman; I hope my daughter is one as well. But I also pray my sons are Proverbs 31 men.

time that such a wavier has happened as a result of direct payments from the federal government.

HB 589 changes the laws regarding the confiscation of animals. Supporters say the bill requires a speedy disposition hearing to determine if an owner is liable for animal abuse or neglect and will save money. Often animal owners forfeit their rights to the animals because they cannot

pay the bond or the costs associated with the legal challenge.

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For the People: A city update from Branson Mayor Larry Milton Hello friends, Before I share the news of the week, I wanted to explain a change you will see to these columns. This column will now be called “For the People.” This will be a venue for me to share relevant issues and information with you, the good people of Branson.

We serve ‘by the people, for the people,’ and as long as I am your mayor, that will be at the forefront of every decision I make.

This week we conducted the legal and ceremonial transition of power as we said farewell to Mayor Akers, Alderman Simmons, “Alderman Milton,” and Alderman King as well as welcomed “Mayor Milton,” Alderman Cooper, Alderman Fenton, and Alderman Denham. We actually conducted two separate board meetings on Tuesday; the first to end the old business with the previous board of aldermen and the

Branson Mayor Larry Milton (FILE)

second to start the new business with the new board of aldermen.

The contact phone numbers and email addresses for your new mayor and aldermen are posted on the front page of the city website at www.bransonmo.gov.

One of the main issues heard on Tuesday was a repeal of the city’s masking ordinance. I am happy to report that the ordinance has been repealed by a vote of 6-0.

We heard your voices on this issue

and we took action. I would also like to add that both the board and I fully support the decision of any businesses that would still like to require masks in their establishments. Private businesses and individual citizens should have the freedom to make these decisions for themselves, and by repealing the city ordinance, we have provided for this individual freedom.

Branson businesses and visitors will now have a choice. Branson businesses will be encouraged and supported if they choose to continue the mask mandate, and visitors will have a choice to patronize businesses with or without a mask mandate. I know this has been a divisive issue over the past year but moving forward I hope to see one united Branson. We are all in this together, and when we all start “rowing the boat” in the same direction, we will ALL benefit.

While I want to thank the city of

Branson staff for their work conducting “virtual” board meetings over the last few months, I was extremely happy to move back to the council chambers this past Tuesday. You all deserve to address your board of aldermen in person if you would like to, and I was happy to see your faces again.

We will continue to livestream our meetings so citizens that are unable to attend the meetings may stay informed.

It has been great seeing all of the spring break traffic in town in the latter half of March and into April.

We are excited for what could be a record-breaking summer. We are also primed for great economic growth in our area. I believe I have seen at least five ribbon cuttings on the Branson Chamber of Commerce & CVB calendar this month, and since April 6, I’ve been contacted by numerous individuals interested in moving their

businesses to Branson.

As we approach Volunteer Recognition Day on April 20, I want to thank all of the many volunteers we have across the city who keep many important organizations up and running. I encourage everyone to reach out and thank the volunteers we work closely with on a daily basis. I want to start by thanking the elected volunteers on the Branson Board of Aldermen.

Sometimes it can be a thankless job, but we appreciate those who are willing to give of their time to serve.

Interesting Factoid of the Week: The oldest ordinance we have on record in the city is ORD 19130001, signed September 22, 1913,

by Mayor C.H Nichols. The ordinance defined the boundaries of the City of Branson.

For the People, Mayor Larry Milton

Train Up a Child: Does a mom gain respect?

By Pat Lamb Have you noticed how some children really seem to respect their moms while others don’t?

What makes the difference? Although children should be taught to respect their parents no matter what the circumstances, there are some things a mom can do to make it easier for a child to fulfill this requirement. Moms who are always firm and live good, clean lives as examples to their children, and are willing to sacrifice their own comforts and desires usually have the respect of their children.

Sadly, some parents are afraid to be firm for fear that their children will get mad at them and not like them. Mothers who do this will surprisingly find a lack of respect. I observed an example of this when I taught kindergarten. A mother brought her son to class every morning, and they were almost always late. She would beg

Pat Lamb (FILE)

her son to come on into the room.

On one occasion I heard her tell the little boy that if he would go on into the room that she would give him a candy bar that she had in her hand. Finally, after much pleading, the little boy took the candy bar and came on into the room. When Mother’s Day was approaching, I had a group time with the children and talked to them about how they should love their mothers and what they could do for their mothers to show it. The same little boy de-

fiantly said, “I hate my mother!”

I was shocked, but it reinforced my understanding that you don’t gain respect without firmness to require a child to do what should be done.

When moms are firm about certain things, they must “practice what they preach” and set a good example. Children do not respect anyone who tells them not to do something and then they, themselves, go ahead and do those things. Children immediately catch on to our weaknesses. They see weaknesses as disgusting, especially when they have been told to be strong and resist the same temptations. “Do as I say and not as I do” simply does not work with children. They learn more by example than by what they are told. Moms should set the example of respecting their own parents, respecting God and his commands, as well as respecting the country and its laws.

If moms expect children to do more than they are willing to do, they are fooling themselves.

Moms can gain respect of their sons and daughters when they are willing to sacrifice for the good of the family. I still have a visual image in my mind of my mom’s cracked and bleeding hands from milking cows with my dad every night and morning. How I respect her for that! When she sold her eggs each week and bought shoes for my sisters and me instead of pretty things for herself, she gained the respect of each of us.

Self-sacrifice speaks love loud and clear and it certainly gains respect.

Mother’s Day is somewhat of a test of the mother. Will her children respect her enough to make an effort to show that respect to her? Of course, it is also a test of Dad. Has Dad taught the children to show respect to their mom?

Has Dad shown proper respect

to Mom as an example? Actions speak louder than words. It is not the expensive gift that really counts, but rather the actions of the children in showing proper respect to their mothers. Have we done all we can to gain that respect?

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Branson Music Fest held at Clay Cooper Theatre

By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer Branson Music Fest, a favorite spring tradition, was held last weekend at the Clay Cooper Theater. Sponsored by the Branson Travel Planning Association, Music Fest gives

travel planners, visitors and locals a taste of what Branson has to offer for the upcoming season.

This year’s event featured several new shows along with many Branson favorites.

Parks & Recreation spring community garage sale is May 1

Submitted to Branson Globe The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will host its eighth semi-annual community garage sale in the Branson RecPlex parking lot on Saturday, May 1, 2021, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., with vendor setup beginning at 6 a.m.

The sale will feature up to 65 booths that will provide a great opportunity for community members to do some spring cleaning and earn some extra money as well as for people looking for good bargains.

Booth spaces are available for $15 and are approximately 18 feet by 18 feet. Registration is available online or in-person at the Branson RecPlex, located at 1501 Branson Hills Parkway, Branson, Missouri. To register online for this event, please visit our online catalog. For more information or questions, please contact the Branson RecPlex at 417-335-2368 or visit the Community Garage Sale section on our website.

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Get rid of unused medications during Drug Take-Back Day

Submitted to Branson Globe Did you know that 53 percent of misused prescription drugs come from family and friends?

The source of those prescription drugs is often the home medicine cabinet.

This Saturday, April 24, local law enforcement will host four prescription drug take-back sites in Stone and Taney counties during the DEA National Rx Drug Take-Back Day. The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team (ADAPT), the Stone County Community Health Coalition and the Stone & Taney Counties Substance Use Initiative have partnered with local pharmacies to promote safe medication storage and disposal as a part of the event. Coalition volunteers will be on site during the event handing out free medication safety information, medication destruction packets and a limited amount of medication lock boxes.

“This Take-Back event gives community members the opportunity to rid their homes of potentially dangerous expired and unused prescription medications,” says Marietta Hagan, CoxHealth project coordinator and member of the coalitions.

Drug Take-Back Days are a great alternative to flushing medications, which is discouraged. Drug Take-Back Days and

the use of the permanent drug drop boxes in Stone and Taney counties protects area waterways from contamination from medications. City and county sewer systems and private septic systems are designed to treat biological waste and do not remove medications that are flushed down the toilet or dropped down a sink.

During the Take-Back Day, medication drop off locations will be set up on April 24 at the following pharmacies: • BRANSON: Lakeland Pharmacy – 1232 Branson Hills Pkwy (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

• BRANSON: Walgreens Pharmacy - 210 MO Hwy 165 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

• BRANSON WEST: Lakeland Pharmacy –18565 MO-13 BUS (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

• CRANE: Lakeland Pharmacy – 104 Courtney Lane (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

• HOLLISTER: Walgreens

Pharmacy - 101 Industrial Park Dr (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

ADAPT’s mission is to reduce

and prevent the use of alcohol and other drugs by the youth of Taney County through evidence-based strategies. The mission of the Stone County Community Health Coalition is to promote a healthier, happier and safer Stone County, MO by focusing on the reduction of substance use and misuse, mental health challenges, and cardiovascular disease. The Stone & Taney Counties Substance Use Initiative is a project of Cox Medical Center Branson and funded by a Skaggs Legacy Endowment grant.

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The College of the Ozarks maintains the Christian belief that biological sex is God-given and cannot be changed, and their dormitories are operated according to those beliefs. The college policies prohibit males from residing in female dorms and, likewise, females from living in male dormitory housing.

According to a press release provided by the College of the Ozarks, Ozarks, representatives of the college believe that the directive is in contradiction of the traditional interpretation of the Fair Housing Act, which defines sex as biological sex. They further state that this directive is an overreach of the authority of the Biden Administration and violates the college’s constitutional freedom to operate

within their religious beliefs.

“We believe President Biden’s directives come in direct opposition of our rural communities’ values,” said Davis. “Religious freedom is under attack in America, and we won’t stand on the sidelines and watch. To threaten religious freedom is to threaten America itself.

College of the Ozarks will not allow politicians to erode this essential American right or the ideals

that shaped America’s founding.”

Davis continued, “The wolf is at the door. Unfortunately, his name is Uncle Sam, and he must be stopped. We hope that you will join us in finally standing up and demanding that our religious rights be respected.

Attorneys from the Alliance Defending Freedom will be representing the College of the Ozarks in the lawsuit.

Issues relating to COVID-19 continue to be topics of discussion on the House floor. This week, an

amendment was attached to HB 589 that bans the use of COVID-19 vaccine passports in Missouri, among other things. One of the most important aspects of this amendment is that all businesses must comply with the requirements to be eligible for grants or contracts funded through state revenue. It is important that we

send a message that taxpayer dollars will not be used to support entities that are violating the individual liberties of the citizens of this state.

An issue of particular importance to gun owners was brought up in the House this week. The amendment dealt with the issue of firearm manufacturers and regulations that would

affect their business in an adverse manner. House Amendment 2 (HA 2), which was attached to HB 944, deems these manufacturers essential and was a necessary step in the direction to protect manufacturers from gratuitous government interference that would only serve to further weaken our access to firearms that are protected by the Second Amendment.

As the Representative of Missouri’s 156th District, my goal is to make all of my decisions with integrity and God’s guidance. As always, feel free to reach out if you need my assistance or have any questions.

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began researching local options to help Ace get on track with his development and enrolled her son in speech and occupational therapy at Cox Branson’s Outpatient Therapy Services.

“This has been a game-changer,” she says. “The therapists are so good with him and make therapy fun! After several months of appointments, Ace began making eye contact, was saying more words, had less tantrums, followed instructions, the list goes on and on. We’re so grateful.”

Ace’s speech pathologist, Jeanette Thornsberry, works with him twice a week for 30 minutes and is very pleased with his progress.

“During the initial sessions of speech therapy, he was using jargon and gestures as a form of nonverbal communication,” she explains. “Now, Ace is initiating social interaction with words, gestures and functional words to communicate his wants and needs.

As a speech-language pathologist, watching a child improve their communication skills is amazing and exciting. Just having the opportunity to work with children and seeing the joy of the parents watching their child make progress is a rewarding feeling and always a great experience.”

Ace also attends one 45-minute session of occupational therapy each week. His occupational therapist, Cassie Ewers, uses a variety of methods to provide sensory,

fine motor, coordination and visual motor interventions to increase his participation in daily activities needed at home and to prepare for school.

“Getting to watch Ace grow and develop the functional skills he needs to be more independent in his school and home setting is so rewarding,” Ewers says. “Ace continues to improve in his fine motor, coordination, attention to task, and motor skills with each visit. It’s exciting to be a part of the team that helps Ace achieve important developmental milestones needed to help him exceed in his future.”

Amanda says she and her husband, along with their two daughters, marvel at how far Ace has come with a little help from his

friends at Cox Branson.

“The other day he randomly said ‘octopus’ and we all freaked out,” she says with a giggle. “Each day, he’s learning new things and catching up with kids his age.”

In fact, Ace has enrolled in preschool for the fall.

“Isn’t that wonderful?” Amanda says. “He’s worked so hard to get there. We’re so proud of him! We can’t thank his therapists enough for the love they’ve poured into him. They are special, special people who know how to get results.”

For more information on CoxHealth’s speech and occupational therapy programs, contact Outpatient Therapy Services at 417335-7274. Similar programs are also offered through CoxHealth in Springfield and Monett.

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he has dedicated more than 30 years of his career working with urban youth in the nonprofit sector. We know he will be a visionary leader with a servant’s heart, who will continue to advance our mission to build Christian leaders by encouraging, equipping and empowering urban youth and their mentors through camping and education.”

Dr. Rene Rochester, board member for KAA for three years and member of the executive search committee, highlighted Odom’s career in urban ministry: “Over 30 years ago I began my journey with Kids Across America. I had the opportunity to craft the Kaleo ministry of camp. I am thrilled and honored, as Randy Odom who was formally on our leadership team in the ‘90s will be filling that position. The Good news is...God remembered! Randy is the right fit at the right time because God is always on time!

We are excited to have Randy Odom to advance the Kingdom at KAA.” Odom began his career of working with urban youth in 1988. He joined the summer staff at KAA in the summer of 1993 while attending Ouachita Baptist University, graduating in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in sociology. He’s held multiple leadership roles within KAA, from Assistant Director of Higher Ground (KAA’s program for youth aged 14-19) to the Director of KAA 1 (KAA’s program for youth aged nine-11), to his role as Director of Higher Ground. Odom previously served as the CEO of Memphis Athletic Ministries (MAM) for four years and COO for 10 years.

KAA also announced the transition of former CEO Bruce Morgan into a newly created president emeritus role. In this capacity, Morgan will continue to support the development and fundraising efforts of KAA.

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Hollister Chamber to host American Red Cross blood drive

By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer The Hollister Area Community Blood Drive will be held Wednesday, April 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ozark Mountain YMCA, 175 Industrial Park Dr., Hollister. The blood drive is sponsored by Ozark Mountain Family YMCA, Patriot Heating and Air, and the Hollister Chamber of Commerce.

Executive Director Stacy Burks of the American Red Cross of Southern Missouri said the need is urgent, since stay-home orders over the past year caused donations

to drop. “We are very grateful for those who continued to donate,” said Burks. “There is need for all types, but particularly the universal O-type blood.” Burks also said the summer months typically cause an uptick in accidents due to tourist travel and people spending more time doing outdoor projects, and this may be particularly an issue this year as travel restrictions are lifted in some places following last year’s decrease in blood donations.

Another likely reason for the

drop in donations is concern for safety with COVID-19.

Burks reassures potential donors that careful safety protocols will be in place, including masks, frequent wiping of surfaces, and hands-free temperature checks. Another concern has to do with the vaccine. Donors will be asked which vaccine they have received and when, but having received the vaccine does not prohibit donating blood. For a discussion of these and other Covid-related questions, visit RedCrossBlood.org.

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Johnson named as new head football coach of Hollister High School Submitted to Branson Globe Mike Johnson has been named as the new head football coach of Hollister High School for the 2021-2022 school year. He will succeed Rich Adkins, who will join Seneca as athletic director.

Johnson is finishing up his first year of teaching social studies

at Hollister Middle School and served as a coach for HMS football and basketball and an assistant coach for HHS football. Johnson taught and coached in Colorado for 21 years. He served as a head football coach in Colorado for 16 years.

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ored to have the opportunity to coach in Hollister and is looking forward to helping Hollister football continue to grow into a program that the players, school and the entire community can be proud of. “I look forward to the opportunity to coach our young men and help them achieve their goals on

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and off the field,” he says.

As Coach Johnson looks forward to the fall, he states that his goal for the future of the football program is for Hollister Tiger football to be respected as one of the best 3A teams in Missouri. He shares that he believes in doing the little things to help his team be successful. “If you are too big to do the little things, then you

are too little to do the big things,” Johnson says.

“Coach Johnson has quickly become a well-respected individual in Hollister Schools and the Hollister community,” Dr. Jared Terry, Hollister Principal states. “He has a heart for kids and a focus on character development on top of his desire to build a competitive football program. We are very excited for the future with Coach Johnson leading Hollister Tiger Football.”

Coach Johnson is married to Brooke Johnson. She is an ELA teacher and a girls’ basketball coach at Hollister Middle School.

They have four children who attend Hollister Schools and one daughter attending college in Colorado. They are a sports family, and they love being a part of the Hollister community. They love to not only compete but also support their fellow Hollister Tigers in their athletic and extracurricular events.

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The Outlaw Eagles now appearing at Branson Star Theater

By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer The Branson Star Theater is home to a fabulous show known as The Outlaw Eagles, a celebration of the popular musical act the Eagles, who rose to stardom in the 1970s.

“It really is a tribute to one of America’s most successful rock groups of all times,” explained group member Aaron Napier. “We wanted to bring back the music that so many people love and grew up with. This music has become

a part of people’s lives and memories. So often we have people tell us that a certain song was in their wedding, or a song their high school buddies would listen to in their Camaro, or something like that.”

This year, Napier and the group added a new twist to the show.

“We’ve added the music of Linda Ronstadt and Jackson Browne,” Napier explained. “They were very integral in helping the Eagles get started, so we have included a

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The Outlaw Eagles is made up of a group of tremendously talent-

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“Larry Holiday is our lead guitar player and vocalist. Larry started the group,” Napier explained.

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“He was the 2019 Guitar Player of the Year here in Branson and is our band leader. His wife, Georgina, is a three-time Female Vocalist of the Year, and also sings with Mickey Gilley and Johnny Lee. Kenny Christenson is our piano player and has had an amazing career, playing piano for such groups as the Marshall Tucker Band. Doug Clifford is our drummer and has toured with acts like Bobby Vinton. Steve Leach plays bass. Steve has toured with country superstar Billy Dean and now plays bass for Stevie Lee Woods.”

Napier rounds out the group on guitar and vocals. Napier, a recording artist, travelled with a Christian music group and was featured on national television prior to becoming a part of The Outlaw Eagles.

“I love all types of music, but I most love the southern rock genre, most notably Lynyrd Skynyrd,” Napier noted. “I have an affection for singers like Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and even Elvis Presley. I have posters of Elvis in the dressing room, actually. He has always inspired me to be a singer.”

Napier describes the show as “a very professional, high energy show with top notch musicianship, tight harmonies, killer vocals and songs that you have always loved.”

The Outlaw Eagles take the stage each Monday at 8 p.m. at the Branson Star Theater on 76 Country Boulevard. You can also catch some members of The Outlaw Eagles performing other shows at the same venue.

Said Napier, “Larry and some of the guys perform in a Creedence Clearwater tribute show on Tuesday nights at the theater. And our light tech has a show on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. called Out of the Basement, which features classic songs and the stories behind them.

The theater has many great shows throughout the week that you don’t want to miss.”

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Preserving shared values

By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer On the eastern South Dakota prairie lies the town of De Smet, familiar to Laura Ingalls Wilder fans as the place Pa Ingalls finally settled his family on a homestead. There Laura attended school and met her husband, Almanzo, hero of the last three books in the iconic children’s series; the Ingallses continued living there after the Wilders moved to Mansfield, Missouri.

Visiting De Smet, it was surprising to find not everybody there had read Laura’s books. One young lady actually worked at the Ingalls homestead, appropriately costumed and somewhat well-versed in where familiar things were located, but a reference to a famous passage from “Little Town on the Prairie” elicited a

blank stare in response.

Sadly, this also happens in Mansfield, as people who actually knew Laura pass on. Faithful homeschooling families still consider the children’s series required reading; real fans enjoy Laura’s other writing such as “Missouri Ruralist” columns; a few participate in online study groups and forums.

But many townsfolk have never read a “Little House” book.

Some think having watched the TV show counts. (It doesn’t.)

In a switch of authors, the same thing happens in Branson. In random conversations, people attribute Branson’s popularity to hillbilly comedy and music, or perhaps to Marvel Cave and Silver Dollar City, but compared to a few decades ago, not many acknowledge the connection with author Harold

Bell Wright’s visit at the turn of the 20th century that resulted in “The Shepherd of the Hills.”

What has happened to our connections with literary history? How can people just drive past a large historical attraction without wondering what it was about? Does this pattern represent a larger shift in society, away from the stories and traditions that have shaped us?

And if so, what does it bode for our future? Current culture seems more focused on things that divide us than things that unite us; the shared commitment to a cause that hallmarked the Greatest Generation is a fading memory as the numbers dwindle of WWII veterans and people who pulled together on the home front.

The present Shepherd of the Hills owners and management

are to be applauded for finding ways to once again increase the appeal to visiting families, as are committee members in Mansfield and De Smet and those who work or volunteer at historical attractions across the country. Libraries with genealogy rooms and local history sections provide a valuable service. But ultimately, the decision to keep reading, discussing, and passing down to children and grandchildren rests with each of us. While it’s appropriate to be horrified as “cancel culture” eliminates stories rather than discussing

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the subjects they raise, if we’re not reading, we’re part of the problem.

If you live in the Branson area and haven’t read “Shepherd” and the history on the farm’s website, shame on you. Get a copy from the farm gift shop or borrow it from a library. You will be inspired and moved by the compelling plot with its romance, mystery, colorful local characters and even a ghost. Let’s challenge one another to put down social media, switch off electronics, and pull out a book to read and discuss with our children and grandchildren.

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Like many of this generation, Mary also survived the Great Depression; WWII as spouse and later widow; and the Vietnam era with her two oldest sons. She was the typical ‘50s/’60s housewife, but she went back to get her college degree after her children were grown.

She worked as a special education teacher in St. Louis. In the summers, she worked and lived in Branson until she moved here permanently 25 years ago.

Her friends became her family, too. She had a vivaciousness and outgoing personality which made her a top sales rep of OPC time-

shares for several years.

Mary moved to the Kansas City area five years ago to be with her daughter, with her wishes to be buried in Branson where she was the happiest. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Neff and son-in-law Chris, Garden City; son, Randy Mehrhoff and daughter-in-law Theresa, Pevely; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Her funeral and burial were April 3 at the Lewallen Cemetery in Branson.

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Rep. Seitz presents bill to ban 1619 Project curriculum in Missouri schools Submitted to Branson Globe Rep. Brian Seitz, R-Branson, presented House Bill 952 in the House General Laws Committee on Monday, April 19. Authored

by Seitz, HB 952 seeks to ban the New York Times’ 1619 Project curriculum from being taught in Missouri schools.

“The purpose of this legislation

TCHD releases vaccine numbers

Submitted to Branson Globe The Taney County Health Department (TCHD) announced as of April 15, 2021, it has vaccinated one out of every seven Taney County’s residents against COVID 19. To date, TCHD has given 14,019 doses of COVID vaccine. A total of 6,061 individuals have been fully vaccinated with both doses with an additional 1,897 awaiting their second dose.

For individuals wanting to get vaccinated, the Taney County Health Department holds clinics every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The clinic is located at 4340 N. Gretna Road in the Shoppes at Branson Meadows. Appointments are encouraged and can be made at www. taneycohealth.org/covid-19-vaccine.

Walk-in patients are accepted until 30 minutes before the end of a clinic.

All Missouri residents over the age of 18 are qualified to receive the vaccine. Missouri residents over the age of 16 qualify for the Pfizer vaccine with a legal guardian present. For information on which vaccine is being administered or for help getting an appointment, contact the Taney County Health Department at 417334-4544 and leave a message at extension 570.

“As per the state guidelines, all Missouri residents are eligible to be vaccinated,” states Lisa Marshall, Director of TCHD. “We encourage anyone wanting to be vaccinated to make an appointment on our website or walk in on days we are at the clinic.”

is to protect young minds from blatant revisionist history. The 1619 Project is an attempt to change the date of America’s origin in order to nullify and redefine the contributions of both the Founding Fathers and our historical documents,” said Seitz. “My opposition to the Project is not rooted in an attempt to disguise or obfuscate

the unpleasant parts of American history, but to make sure that they are taught in a historically accurate manner.”

The 1619 Project is a long-form journalism project developed by Nikole Hannah-Jones, writers from The New York Times, and The New York Times Magazine that “aims to reframe the country’s

history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of the United States’ national narrative.” The Project has come under scrutiny from bipartisan historians who have taken issue with its historical accuracy.

Seitz added, “House Bill 952 has generated much interest from

my constituents in the 156th District and from Missourians in general. I encourage those who seek the passage of this bill to continue to engage your elected officials and urge them to support it.”

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By Randy Plummer and BDS Productions James Marvell has had a long and passionate career in music.

His love of Christian country/ country gospel music brought him to Branson, Missouri, in the early ’90s where he worked as a jewelry designer and performed at the Willie Nelson Ozark theater. The Johnny Minick Family from Arkansas was new in Branson and was struggling to get their gospel show at Willie’s theater off the ground. Marvell says he felt led by the Lord to help them.

With the blessings of Willie and theater managers Frank and Jeanie Oakley, Marvell became the first

to successfully promote the historic theater programs where he would be a guest singer. In 2017 the former mayor of Branson, Karen Best, and her staff did a study of old articles and verified these early beginnings of Sunday morning worship services in theaters and acknowledged them in a letter to James Marvell.

Many of the leading Branson newspapers & publications of the ‘90s including the Branson TriLakes Daily News followed James Marvell and wrote stories about these weekend programs. The worship services grew so large that the fire marshal had to close the theater doors on some Sundays

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Rick Guy, pastor at Willie’s theater, went on to form his own worship services at Jimmie Roger’s Honeycomb Theater. Many other theaters followed, and these gospel programs continue to grow.

Marvell’s passion for music is always with him. From his days with the music group Mercy of “Love Can Make You Happy” fame in the late ’60s to the pro-Jesus anti-drug family style songs he performed in the ’70s with his partner, Buddy Good, as the trendsetting duo The Country Cavaleers who are still seen today 50 years later on RFD TV. He now produces TV shows on the ALG Gospel Network along with ALG founder Roy Young.

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Missouri House passes bill for guns in churches, buses COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s Republican-led House on Monday passed a bill that would allow guns in churches and on public transportation.

House lawmakers voted 10936 in favor of the proposal, which now goes to the GOP-led Senate for consideration.

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By Stephanie Barney, Owner, Lightspeed Electric Life will always prompt opinions about which is the RIGHT method for doing something. It is no different with electrical; there are many opinions, habits and practices that are debated among electricians. Here are the top three commonly debated topics (and answers) about installation methods for electrical outlets and switches.

- Which direction should outlets be installed? Electricians like to debate whether it is safer to install outlets with the third prong hole on the bottom or on the top, which makes them appear upside down. There is no right direction—the National Electrical Code allows for outlets to be installed upside down, right side up, or sideways.

- Best connection method?

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imal, which results in intermittent operation. Loose connections and possibly arcing can occur, which is a fire hazard. The best electricians take the extra time to connect to the device using the terminal screws for both safety and longevity.

- 3-Way Switches? A 3-way switch describes the scenario where two different switches turn on the same light. There are many different understandings of how to wire a 3-way switch; however, there is really only one way to configure the wires to make it operate correctly. Mis-wiring results in switches and light fixtures that function intermittently.

If you have switches or outlets that are behaving badly, you may need a professional electrician to get it all straightened out. Call the team at Lightspeed Electrical, 417-239-5050, we are here to help.

ership, but having a permit allows gun owners to bring their weapons into some otherwise restricted areas in the state.

Maharat Rori Picker Neiss, the executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of St. Louis, said

the measure would take away religious leaders’ freedom to decide whether to allow weapons in places of worship.

Picker Neiss also cited the 2018 shooting massacre at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue, where 11 congregants were killed in what

was the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history.

“We know what it is to see people attacked during worship services,” she said. “And we don’t think that worshippers with guns is going to be the answer to that.”

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Free Area Appreciation Shows!

1971 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus GTX

Now thru April 24th

1929 Ford Roadster

1958 Ford Fairlane being driven in to the auction

The Original Show On the Strip

1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

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Hollister Band takes gold and silver Branson Parks & Rec now taking applications The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is now taking applications for the 2021 Branson TreeKeepers program, a volunteer group of citizens interested in becoming more knowledgeable about urban tree planting and tree care and helping beautify the Branson community.

HHS Winter Winds (Special to Branson Globe)

HHS Winter Guard (Special to Branson Globe)

Submitted to Branson Globe The Hollister High School Winter Winds and Winter Guard took silver and gold at the Arkansas Marching Arts Association (AMAA) Guard and Indoor Percussion & Winds Championship

held in Bryant, Arkansas.

The Hollister Winter Guard placed first in Scholastic Regional A Guard Championships, and the Winter Winds placed second in Scholastic Regional A Winds Championships.

Hollister Easter egg hunt receives award

Hollister R-V School District presented John Hagey, President of the Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce, the Community Spotlight Award for April at their recent school board meeting. Hagey accepted the award on behalf of the Great Hollister Easter Egg

Hunt Committee, chaired by Tiffany Stevens.

Pictured above with Hagey, center, is Hollister Elementary Principal, Dr. Nina Henson at right, and Hollister Early Childhood Center Principal, Mr. Mark Waugh, at left.

This program offers volunteers an opportunity to take part in hands-on training led by experienced staff as well as assisting the Parks Department with tree planting, watering, pruning and other basic tree care.

TreeKeepers will also play a vital role in reforestation efforts and com-

munity education on the benefits of trees. This program consists of meeting for one-two hours each month, June through December, to assist with tree projects in various city parks and trails.

To learn more information about this program see the Branson Parks & Rec website.

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Today in history: Movies, TV, sports and more • 1861 Robert E. Lee named commander of Virginia Confederate forces (US Civil War) • 1861 Arkansas troops seize Fort Smith on the Arkansas River • 1864 Battle of Cane River, Louisiana (Red River Expedition, Monett’s Ferry) • 1867 Queen Victoria & Napoleon III turn down plans for a channel tunnel • 1900 1st know occurrence of word “hillbillie” (NY Journal) • 1968 1st decimal coins issued in Britain (5 & 10 new pence, replacing shilling and two-shilling pieces)

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• 1968 United Methodist Church forms • 1969 Sirhan Sirhan sentenced to death for killing US Senator Robert F. Kennedy (later computed to life sentence) • 1972 Apollo 16 astronauts explores Moon surface • 1984 AIDS-virus identified as HTLV-III (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) • 1985 New Coke debuts; Coca-Cola announced it is changing its secret flavor formula • 1989 Wine merchant William Sokolin breaks a bottle of 1787 Château Margaux, possibly belonging to Thomas Jefferson, worth $500,000 at the Four Sea-

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MOVIES & TV

• 1896 Vitascope system of movie projection 1st shown at Koster & Bial’s Music Hall (NYC) • 1931 US gangster film “The Public Enemy” starring James Cagney and Jean Harlow premieres • 1953 “Shane”, directed by George Stevens and based on the 1949 novel by Jack Schaefer, starring Alan Ladd and Jean Arthur, is released

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• 215 BC A temple, built on the Capitoline Hill, is dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Lake Trasimene • 1014 King Brian Boru of Ireland defeats Viking forces at Battle of Clontarf, freeing Ireland from foreign control • 1597 William Shakespeare’s “The Merry Wives of Windsor” is first performed, with Queen Elizabeth I of England in attendance • 1789 President-elect George Washington moves into Franklin House, New York

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• 1989 CBS’ premiere of fact based “The Littlest Victims”, based on Newark, N.J. physician James Oleske as the first doctor to discover AIDS in children • 2016 Beyoncé releases her 6th album “Lemonade” with a 1 hour film on HBO • 2018 Marvel’s “Avengers: Infinity War” directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, starring Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr and large ensemble cast premieres in Los Angeles

MUSIC

• 1965 “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)” single released by the Four Tops (Billboard Song of the Year 1965) • 1993 Peter Townshend’s musical “Tommy” premieres in NYC

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• 1989 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar plays his last game as a Laker • 1989 Nolan Ryan blows a no hitter in 9th inning

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• 1564 William Shakespeare, English Poet and playwright (Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth), born in Stratford upon Avon, (d.

1616) • 1791 James Buchanan, 15th US President (1857-61), born in Cove Gap, Pennsylvania (d.

1868) • 1928 Shirley Temple, American actress, famous 1930s child star (Bright Eyes, Heidi) and diplomat, born in Santa Monica, California (d. 2014) • 1954 Michael Moore, American filmmaker (Fahrenheit 9/11, Bowling for Columbine, Sicko), born in Flint, Michigan • 1977 John Cena, American professional wrestler, rapper and actor (The Marine), born in West Newbury, Massachusetts

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CELEBRATE RECOVERY is a place to heal from your hurts, habits, and hangups. We meet every Tuesday night at 6:30 PM at Music City Centre, 1839 West 76 Country Blvd., Branson. For more information call 417–3202055 See you there!

BEING SAVED BY THE WHOLE PLAN OF SALVATION FOUND IN GOD’S WORD Jesus said in John 8:32, “You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” He’s talking about being free from sin so you can go to Heaven!

We would like to show you how the doctrines and commandments of men’s books are leading people away from God in these last days on earth. Yes, folks, Jesus said in Matt. 15:9, “But in vain do they worship me teaching for doctrine the commandments of men.” So these man-made books are not the word of God found in the Bible!

It’s very popular today for commandments of man-built groups to tell you to just “have faith only and pray” for Jesus to come into your heart and you will be saved by faith only! This statement is not found in the Holy Bible, the word of God! This statement is not true! Listen to the book of James that tells us we are justified by obedient works of God, and not by faith only.” James 2:24, “You see then how that by works a man is justified and not by faith only” KJV. Do you see, by this Bible statement, that God’s word goes directly against commandments of men’s books?” Men teach “faith only” salvation. God’s word teaches, “justified not by faith only.”

This is right the opposite of what God teaches in the Bible.

It’s also very popular for other man-made book groups to tell you

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JESUS CHRIST IS CALLED THE PRINCE OF PEACE. “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” - Ephesians 4:3 only one, two, or three things to do using Bible verses to show you they are using the Bible to teach, but they never go all the way with the full plan of salvation that’s found in the Bible, which is the rest of the story! If you would like to wash the whole soul, body, and spirit, to be free from sin, doing it God’s Way, please call the one true church that you read about in the Bible, because we were the first church that there ever was, called Churches of Christ by the Apostle Paul in A.D. 57 in the Bible Rom. 16:16.

Please call to make an appointment to view a video about the full truth about the plan of salvation found in God’s word! We are open to do this by appointment, Monday through Friday, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at 206 Ellen Street, Branson, MO, behind the Clay Cooper Theater, at West 76 Church of Christ. Everyone who views this 40-minute video will receive a free bag of groceries that you pick out yourself at our Food for Thought About Jesus Food Bank. Ten dollars gas money will be given to the driver. Up to three or four people at each showing.

Please call 417-337-3772 to hear the full truth about how to be saved. If you don’t need the food, please come to hear the rest of the story about God’s plan for redeeming man.

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PREMIUM FREE OXYGEN - SAVE A TREE. FREE FOOD FOR THOUGHT about Jesus Food Bank Program. $10 gas free first visit only. Watch a 40-minute DVD about Jesus, I will answer any questions you might have with the Bible truth.

Please call 417-337-3772 for an appointment. 2-3 people at a time.

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Located in Branson West. Merrill Lea 417-239-7495 EXPERIENCED PAINTERS NEEDED.Wages depend on experience. Call Robert 870-2788026.

LOOKING FOR SOMEONE with construction experience.

Must have own transportation and basic hand tools. Call 417213-0406 HELP WANTED - DIMITRI’S GYRO’S. Restaurant Help Needed. Apply in person only, no phone calls. 111 E. Main Street, Branson

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB THAT ALLOWS YOU TO DETERMINE YOUR PAY? THEN TICKET WAREHOUSE IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!

We are looking for self motivated, high energy sales people selling multiple top destinations. If that sounds like you, give us a call to schedule an interview.

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BRANSON SCENIC RAILWAY Accepting applications for full-time TRAIN ATTENDANT and a full-time RESERVATION TICKET SELLER Will train (get it? Train?)

This is a smoke free, non tobacco use business.

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB THAT IS FUN AND EXCITING?

• Local Trolley Driver • Local & Nationwide Motorcoach Driver • Class A, B or C license required

CALL TO SET UP AN INTERVIEW: 417-335-4466 THOMPSON COACH

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Find them now with a Help Wanted Classified. Call (417)334-9100

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Worship Directory You are encouraged to worship with us!

To advertise your church on our worship pages, please give us a call at the Branson Globe: 417-334-9100, or email info@bransonglobe.com.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

(Jeremiah 29:11)

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HB Wright Historical Museum • National BB Gun Museum • Paul Harvey Jr. ‘50s Museum • Stearnsy Bear Museum World of Checkers Museum • Memory Barn Museum • Dusty Barn Finds Museum

Kids 5 & under FREE! • Passes good all day • Open Mon. - Sat., 10 am - 6 pm • 3609 W. Hwy. 76, Branson, MO 65616 • 417-332-1499 • worldslargesttoymuseum.com