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Show headliner “Spanky” Galloway makes a low pass for the crowd at the Wings Over the Ozarks airshow and music festival at the Branson Airport Monday. See more on page 19. (Photo by Phil Thomas)
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Howden named ambassador to shows By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer Popular public figure, community leader and entertainer Marshall Howden was appointed to lead an advisory committee on behalf of Branson’s live entertain-
ment community. Branson Mayor Larry Milton announced the formation of the committee at the May 25 city council meeting. As ambassador and committee leader of the newly formed Music
and Theater Committee, Howden will become an active voice at Branson’s City Hall on behalf of the town’s live show industry. Howden is a well-known and SEE HOWDEN, PAGE 5
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By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer A new business now calls Branson home. Green Light Dispensary celebrated with a grand opening and ribbon cutting on May 28. Many were on hand for the event, eager to tour the dispensary and see what the business offers. Green Light Dispensary will provide medical cannabis, or medical marijuana, that is prescribed by physicians for their patients. The use of medical cannabis has been researched and tested for many years and has been proven safe and effective in the treatment of many issues, including chronic pain, muscle spasms and helping patients who are undergoing chemotherapy. Although new to the Branson area, medical cannabis SEE DISPENSARY, PAGE 9
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Scouts honor veterans at Branson Cemetery
By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer Cub Scouts in Branson’s Pack 93 learned about patriotism and honoring our nation’s heroes on Saturday, as they decorated grave sites in Branson’s Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, located on East Highway 76. Several Cub Scouts, who range from first to fifth grade and their families, participated in the annual community service event that began about five years ago. Said Cub Scout Pack Leader Cindie Hopper, “Some Veterans don’t have any family left. The Veterans gave their all to protect us. This is just a small token of appreciation to decorate their graves, and our Scouts become aware of the Veterans’ sacrifices.” The Cub Scouts also expressed appreciation to Dick’s 5 &10 for giving them a discount on flowers purchased for this project.
A young Cub Scout places a flower on a grave in honor of Memorial Day. (Photo by KD Michaels)
Submitted to Branson Globe As COVID-19 levels continue to remain low locally, CoxHealth is making a change to its visitor policy for patients on Mother and Baby units. Effective immediately, patients on Labor and Delivery and Postpartum units may have two visitors per day. One support person may remain with the patient 24/7 while they are in the hospital. The second visitor may also be present during
the baby’s birth, but will fall under the health system’s current visiting hours between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. after the mother transitions to postpartum status. These visitors must be the same two people for the duration of the hospitalization. This change is a shift from the former policy of one visitor for the duration of a patient’s stay, which has been in place since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.
Submitted to Branson Globe A Jammin’ for Jesus concert will be held, Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the Branson Famous Baldknobber’s Theater, 645 S. 165 in Branson, Missouri. The music will begin at 2 p.m., with theater host Brandon Mabe, and hosts Brian Pendergrass and Sheila Meeker. You’ll also enjoy the talents of these artists: Megan Mabe, Angela Seng, Jimmy Jack Whitaker, Carolyn Rowden, Carrie Bates, Bob Davidson, Shirley Long and saxophonist Gary Dooms. Free admission to Jammin’ for Jesus with a donation for the Jimmy Jack Foundation, “Helping Kids Reach Their Musical Dreams.” Donations of old/new instruments, parts for same, or cash gifts toward the purchase of same.
Food, shelter and clothing are the staples of life, but learning music can change a child’s future forever. Our foundation provides musical instruments, musical scholarships, studio recordings and private lessons,” said founder Jimmy Jack Whitaker. Since 1959, gospel music has always been the foundation on which every Baldknobber’s show has been built. “That’s why we are excited to have Jammin’ for Jesus back at our theater for its fifth year, said Brandon Mabe, Baldknobber’s Producer and Theater Manager. Please join us as Jesus enters the theater and His gospel music fills the air.” This is the 21st year for Jammin’ for Jesus concerts. For more information, call Phyllis Rotrock at 417-336-5622.
more visitors with these patients at this pivotal time.” The change affects CoxHealth’s maternity hospitals in Springfield, Branson and Monett. Visitors must be at least 18 years old, remain masked at all times while on campus, pass a temperature and symptom screening when entering the facility, and limit their movement to the patient’s room and the public restrooms. “We will continue to monitor the
COVID-19 pandemic and make further changes to our visitor policy, depending on how the disease prevalence evolves in our communities,” says Kramer. Please note that this change does not apply to the hospital’s Perinatal Care Unit, which follows the health system’s guidelines of one visitor per day. For more information about CoxHealth’s visitor policy, go to coxhealth.com.
CoxHealth changes visitor policy for mother and baby units “This is an exciting moment, and one we celebrate alongside our patients,” says Karen Kramer, Chief Hospital Officer and Incident Commander for COVID-19 response at CoxHealth. “We have not enjoyed the restrictions over the past months but believe they were necessary to help limit the potential spread of COVID-19. Having a baby is a significant milestone, and it makes us very glad to be at this moment where it is safe to have
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Third town hall on proposed animal ordinance changes set for June 9 Submitted to Branson Globe The third, and final, town hall regarding the proposed new animal ordinance is set for June 9, 2021, at 6 p.m. at the Branson Community Center, located at 201 Compton Dr. and is open to all residents and community members. Branson Mayor, Larry Milton, and the board of aldermen are hosting these town halls to hear residents’ input on the proposed new animal ordinance before the final vote on this issue which is currently slated for the regular board of alder-
men meeting on August 24, 2021. Aldermen Jeff Seay and Cody Fenton will conduct this last town hall meeting. All residents and community members are encouraged to attend to learn more information about the proposed new animal code from the Branson Police Department and will be able to ask questions or voice any concerns. This particular proposed ordinance change to the animal code results from many years of public, elected officials, and staff interaction, dating back to 2018. That’s
Ghost Army Recognition Day scheduled for June 6 Submitted to Branson Globe A screening will be held at the Branson IMAX Theater on Sunday, June 6 at 11:30 a.m. This is free of charge, but reservations are required and space is limited. To register for the event, go to ghostarmybranson. eventbrite.com. Missouri has officially designated June 6, “Ghost Army Recognition Day,” to honor the World War II deception soldiers who used inflatable tanks, sound effects and other forms of illusion to fool the Germans on the battlefields of Europe. They saved thousands of lives and made an important contribution to ultimate victory.
The Ghost Army Project is partnering with the Branson IMAX Theater to celebrate the unit with a free screening of an award-winning documentary about their secret wartime mission. There will be a special tribute to the unit before the screening and a reception afterward. Efforts are underway to officially recognize the Ghost Army with a Congressional Gold Medal. The Senate bill, S. 1404, was just introduced. We encourage everyone to ask their senators to co-sponsor this bipartisan legislation. For more information on the unit for the Gold Medal bill, go to ghostarmy.org.
when the Branson Police Department absorbed the animal control responsibilities from the Taney County Health Department. At that time, the board of aldermen asked the police department to update the current animal ordinance, which is severely outdated and doesn’t take into account public safety or pet health. The board also asked the police department to come up with a streamlined pet reunification process. The proposed new animal code is the culmination of 18 months of research and collaboration with area animal control units, other municipalities, zoological associations, the Missouri Department of Agriculture and the Missouri Municipal League. You can find the current animal ordinance in Chapter 14 of the Branson Municipal Codebook at https://library. municode.com/mo/branson/codes/ code_of_ordinances. You can find the proposed animal ordinance in its entirety at https://bransonmo.gov. Here is a timeline of this issue: • This issue was brought before the board of aldermen in a public study session in September of 2019. • This issue was brought before the board of aldermen in another public study session in November of 2020. • The Branson Board of AlderSEE TOWN HALL, PAGE 8
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long-time leader in the music and show arena, and president of Branson’s Song of Hope Assembly, which is a movement aimed at preserving the arts for the future of Branson. Howden is a natural fit as a liaison between the city hall and our city’s entertainers. Howden, who founded Song of Hope in 2016, explained, “The Song of Hope began in response to an effort to move Branson away from our tradition of being primarily known for our live music shows and theatres. We decided that if we wanted to push back against this effort then we were going to have to run people for public office on the Song of Hope platform. This culminated in a big win in April when we endorsed Larry Milton for Mayor and Clay Cooper for Alderman. As an ambassador, Howden will work closely with Alderman Cooper to ensure that this new committee is able to fully represent the perspective the theatre community has to offer. Howden also plans to name a number of special envoys to specific areas of interest within the entertainment community, such as an envoy to represent the interests of the town’s smaller shows as well as one to revive the Ozark Mountain Christmas celebration.
Said Howden, “As the ambassador to the shows, I will be the liaison between the industry and the mayor’s office. Over the next year, I will be unveiling several projects and events to promote the health and prosperity of our theatre industry. One of the major projects I will be working on is to revive the Ozark Mountain Christmas celebration, one of the most important and powerful marketing devices to promote our holiday shows.” Howden explained his initial plan. “We will not be forming a group at this time,” Howden explained. “I will instead have individual meetings with stakeholders and report those back to the mayor as opposed to the traditional committee format.” In a press release issued by Howden’s office, Mayor Milton was quoted as saying that Marshall “has been a leading advocate for the shows in our community for a number of years and will be an important part of
the revitalization of Branson.” Howden added “I am honored to be appointed by our mayor and even more thankful to have the full support of the theatre community having received overwhelming well wishes from our performers since the announcement was made.” Additional appointments made at the May 25 meeting included naming Commissioner Cathy Stepp as ambassador to the HEP committee, aimed at addressing issues with homelessness, extended stay hotels and panhandling, and former alderwoman Betsy McConnell as ambassador to a Public Safety Tax Oversight committee to review expenditures dealing with those collected tax funds. The ambassador of each committee will represent the mayor’s office, as well as organize meetings with citizens to address pertinent issues. The appointments will take place immediately.
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By Pat Lamb Note: The family in this story wishes to remain anonymous, so the names have been changed. Every family has its challenges. One such challenge came to a family consisting of mom, dad, Justin, Jerry, Jane and James. The children ranged in age from age six to age 14. The children were typically well-behaved and good students except for Jerry, the second son who was in seventh grade. He was well-behaved, but simply did not like the regimentation of school. He was smart enough, but he wanted to learn at his own pace and only the subjects he was interested in rather than the required lessons. When Jerry received his first report card in seventh grade, his mom had a hard time getting him to let her see it. Finally he quickly handed it to her just as he was getting ready to walk out the door to school after his dad had already gone to work. Although it was obvious he had taken great pains to make his forgery look realistic, it was just as obvious that a “D” had
been changed to a “B” in two cases. Mom took one look and said exactly the wrong thing, “Boy, are you in trouble. Just wait ‘til your dad sees this!” Jerry decided not to wait until his dad saw the report card. His mom left for an out-of-town meeting that day and when dad came home from work, Jerry had run away from home! When mom returned from her meeting on Sunday afternoon, she was greeted with four sad faces. The other children and their dad had searched all weekend, but could not find Jerry. Mom, knowing how much Jerry liked trains, suggested looking down by the railroad tracks. Immediately the other three children ran to look and came back saying that they had found him sitting under the railroad trestle. Mom wanted to hurry and go get him, but dad told her to wait and let the children go. He was right. The children went back and talked him into coming home. Mom’s first impulse was to grab Jerry and give him a great big hug, but dad had everyone go to the living room and sit down. When all were seated, dad began by saying, “Kids, your brother doesn’t love you. He ran away from all of us and not only that, he took your dog. If he loved you, he wouldn’t have run away.” All were stunned and sat in silence. “Jerry,” he said, “what do you think your punishment should be?” By this time, a few sniffles
could be heard from more than one person. After some consideration, Jerry admitted that he needed to be whipped with a belt. “How many licks should you have?” Dad asked. Jerry finally decided that ten licks would be appropriate. Jerry’s dad looked at each family member, one by one, and asked, “Would you be willing to take some of Jerry’s licks?” Justin said that he hadn’t been the one who changed his report card or run away, so he didn’t think he should have to take any licks. Jane agreed to take one or two for him. James agreed to take one or two for him. Mom was surprised when she was asked if she would be willing to take some of the licks. After all, she was a parent! She didn’t agree to take any licks. By this time, there was not a dry eye in the house. Dad handed
the belt to Jerry and said, “Jerry, I will take all ten licks for you!” Dad got up, leaned across the back of the chair and insisted that Jerry give him all ten licks. Of course, Jerry did not want to give any licks and started not hitting hard, but his dad insisted that he hit him harder. It was finally over! It is debatable whether the right tactics were used. Perhaps things could have been done to prevent the happening in the first place. One thing, however, is not debatable. This dad loved his son and wanted to do the best he could for him. John 3:16 tells us that there is a heavenly Father who loves us so much that he gave his only son to “take our licks” for us on the cross of Calvary. Isn’t it wonderful to have a father’s love?
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were relatable and the screenwriting good. On the other hand, it didn’t even take an entire episode to realize I didn’t need to keep up with the Kardashians. And just the promo ads for some shows are so stomach-churning, I don’t waste my time. As Christians, are we a good “first episode” for nonbelievers? We live in an unprecedented culture, with regular church attendance at an all-time low and Christians often perceived negatively. Speaking out for biblical values is labeled “intolerant.” Young people stare
blankly at simple Bible references, such as Noah’s ark, that used to be common cultural literacy. More than ever, personal interaction with a Christian may be someone’s only introduction to God. I read about a minister who, while dining at a restaurant, raked the server over the coals for a slight mistake, complaining loudly. As the meal progressed, another person in the party suggested he tell the server about Christ; chagrined, the minister realized he couldn’t do it after his behavior.
Have I been kind to busy service personnel, given grace when people make mistakes? Does my treatment of family and friends reflect John 13:35, where Jesus says people should know we are Christians by our love for one another? What about my attitude during a meeting at work? Or that comment I fired off on social media? While it is important to be kind and gracious, being a good “first episode” doesn’t mean never speaking up. Recently, a PE teacher in Virginia was placed on leave for opposing district transgender policy. The video of his polite but firm
resolve, stating, “I’m a teacher, but I serve God first,” spoke volumes. That young man obviously believes his faith is worth the commitment, even if it costs him his job. First Peter 3:15 reminds us to be prepared to answer when asked about our hope in Christ. Knowing what we believe and why, and expressing it well, may be just what people tired of ambiguity and uncertainty need to see. Let’s be the “first episode” that draws people in to find out more and develop their own relationship with Christ.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s: Friends in low places By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer Recently I had a conversation with my son about how the first episode of a TV series or podcast is often either an “I’m all in” experience or a complete deal-breaker. Like many of our friends, our family enjoys watching “The Chosen.” Written and produced by Dallas Jenkins, this series about the life of Christ differs from many Bible-themed movies in that it delves into possible backstories of the 12 disciples, Mary Magdalene, and others, showing how their relationship with Jesus changed their messed-up lives. Some episodes also explore stories of Pharisees who opposed Jesus or admired him in secret; others open with an Old Testament scene and then move to its fulfillment in Jesus. Obviously, this involves some creative license with stories given only briefly in the Bible or not at all. The point, though, is that it makes for a compelling series. About a minute into the first episode, we were hooked. We’ve had similar past experiences, figuring out right away that the characters in a series
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By Tiffany Brown, Staff Writer Exhausted. Emotional. Overwhelmed. Curled up on a small hospital bed in the hallway of the emergency room psychiatric ward, I shamefully hid my face under the thin, white blanket. Rapid-fire thoughts left bullet holes in my mind. ‘I’m so worthless. I’m a horrible mom. I don’t deserve to live.’ How did I get here? Well, I knew how I got there, but pride buffered my perception of reality. Weeks before, I had flushed all of my medication down the toilet and now I was feeling the full effect of that un-
wise decision. I couldn’t cope with life, I felt hopeless, and I had no rational reason to feel that way. I couldn’t be the mother my kids needed. Their desire to have my constant full attention caused a sensory overload. I found myself getting angry with them more often and losing control of my emotions. That day in the hospital, prideful thoughts temporarily provided a false sense of security, lessening the blow of my brokenness, much like the thin blanket I was hiding beneath. It helped me feel less worthless. I decided that pride felt much better than self-loathing. ‘I’m too good to be here. I’m nothing like these other people.’ The cries of a woman and the squeak of her bed wheels brought my ruminations to a pause as the nurse activated the brakes with her foot and parked her directly across from me in the narrow hallway. The woman, hair matted and dyed bright orange, mumbled incoherently. Her face was dirty and tired and covered in sores. Tears made a pathway down her cheeks. One of her calves was caked with dried blood from a gash that was
as wide as my hand and was laid open revealing deep layers of flesh. Her obviously desperate state of being was as evident as the wound on her leg. Raw, bare, and bleeding. As the medical staff cleaned her leg, she attempted to explain herself to anyone who would listen. I had since uncovered my face and was watching her rant. It made me a little less ashamed of my current situation. Trying to find a churchy excuse as to why God had brought me there, I told myself that it was her and not I who needed the help. I figured God had sent me there to help her. She saw the pity in my eyes and thus directed her gaze towards me in hopes that I, too, was hearing her out. She was in need of attention and understanding, and she had found an audience in me. I listened attentively to her story. Abused by her long-time boyfriend, she was prone to cutting herself when she felt unloved and abandoned by him. This time, under the influence of methamphetamine, the knife with which she had chosen to punish herself was much sharper than she had anticipated. It wasn’t until the
drugs started to wear off that she realized what she had done to herself. She cried as she talked about her kids and how she had lost them because of her inability to shake addiction. She told me their ages and what they looked like and what activities they were involved in. In her words I recognized the same thoughts I had so shamefully hidden inside minutes before. ‘I’m worthless. I’m a horrible mom. I don’t deserve to live.’ My ego was quickly turned on its head as God whispered, “I didn’t bring you here to rescue her. I didn’t bring you here to stroke your pride. I brought you here so she could rescue you. To show you that in my eyes, the two of you are one in the same – precious daughters in need of my love … in need of each other. That day, I found a friend. April was her name. In our greatest moment of desperation, God had given us each other. And in that moment, we thanked God for joining us there. (Excerpt from Tiffany’s memoir, Landmarks. Email or call to request a copy. tiffanykathleenministries@gmail.com, 417-2928532)
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Branson Veterans of America 913 hosts 5K/half marathon fundraiser Submitted to Branson Globe The Branson Veterans of America (BVA) 913 announce the annual “Run for a Vet,” 5K/Half Marathon race on June 12 at the Dewey Short Visitors Center, 4500 Hwy 165, Branson, Mo. This fundraiser will help the BVA 913 to continue to assist veterans and their families in need as well as our other special projects. Entry fee for the 5K is $30, and the half marathon is $40. Half marathon will begin at 6:45 a.m., and the 5K will begin at 7:30 a.m. Race day
registration is from 6 to 6:30 a.m. Race Course: Dewey Short Visitors Center to Lakeshore Trail to State Park Marina (asphalt surfaced trail); fast, out-and-back course with scenic view of Table Rock Lake every step of the way. Awards for each race: Trophies to overall male and female; overall masters male and female as well as all age groups. Awards for 5K at 8:30 a.m. and half marathon awards after the last runner finishes. Call Lee Steveson at 573-2866399 for more information.
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item’s final reading at the public March 23, 2021 Board of Aldermen meeting, to April 27, 2021. • The Branson Board of Aldermen voted to postpone this item’s final reading at the public April 27, 2021 board of aldermen meeting to August 24, 2021.
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dispensaries are increasingly prevalent, with more than 190 dispensaries in the state of Missouri. “We are excited to be here in Branson and excited that you let us into your beautiful city,” said Dispensary General Manager Travis Harp. “We’ve rehabbed the old Lonestar Steakhouse. We are a full medical dispensary.” Harp explained that customers must have a medical marijuana card to purchase products in the dispensary. “You can go to greenlightdispensary.com, and we can help you facilitate that. We do have physicians that are working with us to get you that information,” said Harp. “We can help with the medical card, to get you set up. It will cost a little bit of money, but we try to get that back to you in products here at the dispensary.”
Harp added that Green Light Dispensary offers a variety of cannabis-based products. Said Harp, “We are full-spectrum –everything from soil to oil. From the flower itself, all the way to the concentrate it produces.” Harp, formerly a manager with Branson’s Guy Fieri’s restaurant at The Branson Landing, explained the health benefits of medical marijuana. “There are so many benefits,” Harp noted. “I personally have known people who have been on five or six medications, everything from blood pressure medication to anxiety medication. Medical cannabis helps with everything in between. It is most definitely for everybody, but you just have to find out what it will help with for you.” Green Light Dispensary, located at 201 South Wildwood Drive, is open 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., seven days a week. For more information, visit their
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Elevate Work celebrates 38th graduating class
Mentors and graduates of Elevate Work gather to celebrate. (Photo by Cindy Thomas)
By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer On Wednesday evening, May 26, Elevate Branson celebrated the 38th graduating class from its Elevate Work program. Formerly known as Jobs for Life, the program, directed by Donna McConkey, helps break destructive cycles of poverty, crime, homelessness, violence, abuse and other problems that are created or made worse by perpetual unemployment. Through partnerships with area businesses and volunteer instructors and mentors, students learn communication, resumé preparation,
positive work habits and other skills needed to successfully navigate an interview and acquire and keep a job. The evening’s program was emceed by volunteer instructor Doug Lay. Former students Paula Tresler and Bridgett Webb shared how the classes helped them gain confidence and find their passion. Tresler is now a social worker with Simmering Center in Branson; Webb is a cook for the Branson schools and is saving for her own food truck to do festivals and farmers’ markets. The featured speaker was Dr. Brian Wilson, superintendent of the Hol-
lister School District. He encouraged the graduates to avoid constantly looking back at their past, but instead to leave a legacy by following their dreams and making an impact. Each graduate received a personal commendation from their mentor, plus a certificate and a packet of resources for moving forward with their career. To learn more about Elevate Work, including volunteer opportunities and sponsorship information as well as how to enroll as a student, visit https://elevatebranson.org/elevate-work/ or call 417-335-9915.
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By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer The Branson Veterans of America Chapter 913 held a moving Memorial Day remembrance celebration on Monday at the Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery. Many gathered to remember our nation’s fallen heroes who were honored in word and song. The ceremony began with a word of welcome by Colonel Dick Burkhalter, U.S. Army (Ret.), representing the Branson Veterans of America. Local pastor and entertainer Dave Hamner
of the Hamner Variety Theater offered an invocation. The Branson High School Air Force Jr. ROTC posted the colors, and those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Vocalist C.J. Newsom who headlines her own show at the Americana Theater performed the National Anthem. A wreath ceremony was held honoring those who gave their lives in the line of duty. Seven wreaths were placed, honoring heroes from World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, the
Vietnam War, Desert Storm, the War on Terror, and all of the other wars and armed conflicts in which the United States has been or is presently engaged. Following a moment of silent prayer, three distinguished speakers, all veterans, shared messages of inspiration with those in attendance. Branson Mayor Larry Milton is a veteran of the United States
Marine Corps with a passion for honoring our nation’s veterans. Milton spoke on “What Memorial Day Means to Me.” Milton talked of the sacrifices that our fallen heroes made. Said Milton, “We are afforded freedom and liberty from our active duty, our retired and our fallen heroes.” Milton noted that it was because of these heroes, “Our
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children and grandchildren can experience all our nation has to offer.” Milton, speaking on behalf of the community of Branson, added, “We are proud to honor and respect all veterans, every day of the year.” The second speaker of the day was veteran and State Representative Brian Seitz, of the 82nd Airborne Division. In part, Seitz stated, “Missouri and Missourians have always taken pride in those who have served. Brave Missourians are still serving across the world and the sad fact is that some of them will not make it home.” Seitz added, “We in this country owe a great debt of gratitude so that we can live free. Let us remember those who have fallen to defend the American ideal.” SEE MEMORIAL DAY, PAGE 14
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Switched at birth By Stephanie Barney, Owner, Lightspeed Electric Have you ever wondered why the top half of an outlet works sometimes, but not all the time? Or what about that switch on the wall that doesn’t seem to operate any light in your home? Buckle up, because today we are going to unravel the mystery of the “Half-Switched Outlet.” Back in the ‘70s and ‘80s, the common trend in home lighting was to use lamps, which needed to be plugged into a wall outlet and turned on by hand. As a gesture of convenience, electricians would connect half of the outlet to a switch, so that no one had to walk across a dark room to turn the lamp on. Today, overhead fixtures are more popular than lamps, and the wiring practice of installing “half-switched” outlets is rarely used. The “half-switched” wiring configuration involved both a specific wiring method as well as a permanent modification to the outlet device itself. If you do not use lamps and you wish to have a regular outlet with two plug-in spaces, you will need to reroute the wiring and have a brand
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side their male counterparts.” Manning paid honor to the 149 women who have died in service since the war on terror began, adding, “For countless families, Memorial Day is a stark and often painful memory of those we have lost.” Following Manning’s moving talk, a flag folding ceremony was held, with the meaning behind each fold explained, as veterans Jim Davis and Ken Ranger exhibited proper folding technique. C.J. Newsom presented a touching song, “Go Rest High
on the Mountain,” and the Branson Veterans of America 913 Honor Guard offered traditional rifle volleys. Bob Smithers, Adjunct Brass Professor from College of the Ozarks, played Taps on the bugle, and the members of the Jr. ROTC retired the colors. The morning event was closed in prayer by Dave Hamner.
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Hospital recruiter shares personal journey to bring piano music to Cox Branson Submitted to Branson Globe Cassie Lynn Pickle has played piano since she was five years old. When she lost her grandma to cancer a few years ago, playing piano was one thing that kept her grandma close. “I have wonderful memories of playing at her church and later at her funeral,” says Pickle, a recruiter for CoxHealth. “I’m finally realizing how blessed I am to have the gift of playing. I’m so glad my Mom wouldn’t let me quit!” Pickle recalls listening to volunteers play in the lobby at Hulston Cancer Center at Cox South. “It always made my heart smile to hear them play,” she says. “Music has a way of soothing the soul.” When CoxHealth’s Morale Team shared the initiative of employees playing live music, Pickle knew she wanted to play a part. “Little did I know that this would be the start of something much greater,” she says. “Pianos are tricky because volunteers can’t carry them around like a guitar. But where there
is a will, there is a way. I knew how much the piano at Hulston blessed me and my hope was to bring that same impact to Branson.” Staff with the Skaggs Foundation nudged Pickle to apply for a grant to pay for a piano. The Foundation’s employee donors voted on several projects they’d like to see funded – a piano made the cut. “With the help of the Branson Theater Association, the Blake Family of TravelHost Magazine graciously donated their Baldwin piano,” explains Meghan Connell, President of Skaggs Foundation. “Thank you
to the employees and their support as well as the Blake Family for their generous donation.” Pickle, along with other employees, will volunteer to play before or after their shifts. Pickle says the opportunity to share her music will be like “playing to the angels” - keeping alive the memories of those who have gone before us. “Gramma loved hearing me play. It’s funny how when someone you love passes away, all of a sudden you realize how much you think about them. You see them everywhere. Piano is one that brings me back to her.”
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Submitted to Branson Globe By The Way Thrift Shop located at 209 S. Commercial Street, Branson, reopened on June 3 after a 14-month hiatus due to COVID-19. A grand reopening celebration is scheduled for Saturday, June 5 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. with a huge half-price sale, drawings for discount coupons, refreshments and great deals on clothes for the whole family! Rev. Dr. Allen Minor, Pastor of Branson Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) stated, “I am extremely pleased that the Branson Christian Church is opening up its By The Way Thrift Shop. It is one of our mission programs that has been a blessing both to the customers and the parishioners who volunteer their time.” The thrift shop was founded in 2007 by four members of the church. An all-volunteer group of church members man the shop from donation pickup, sorting, pricing, and working the sales floor. The volunteers have been meeting throughout the pandemic to plan for the appropri-
ate time to reopen the thrift shop and have been working the month of May to clean and reorganize the thrift shop. “As the thrift shop reopens in June 2021, this mission could not continue without the volunteers’ hard work and commitment. We want to thank them as well as our community for their ongoing support. Please stop by and visit this unique thrift shop,” said Judy Adams, thrift shop coordinator. The thrift shop did have some volunteers choose to retire due to the pandemic and will now be open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. “The By Way Thrift Shop has played a vital role in the Ministry of Branson Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) for many years, and we are delighted to see it reopen and the work continue,” commented Johnie Groves, church board chair. The thrift shop will start accepting donations starting June 15, 2021. Please call Judy Adams at 417-544-5444 for more information.
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Yodeling is back in the Ozarks: ‘Patsy to Patsy’ a one-of-a-kind show Submitted to Branson Globe This fantastic show stars Paula Erlene as both Patsy Montana and Patsy Cline, along with host Ermal Williamson (John Wayne look-alike and impersonator) and is now showing at the Branson Hot Hits Theater, 206 Commercial Street in Branson. Enjoy a variety of classic country music at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until December 30. The art of yodeling is what reigned as a large part of developing the Midwest but over the years has disappeared almost conclusively. It has now come back in a one-woman show at the Branson Hot Hits Theater in downtown Branson called, “The Patsy to Patsy Show” starring Paula Erlene with the widely acclaimed John Wayne look-alike and impersonator Ermal Williamson who acts as the host of the show. Through research by Paula and Ermal, it is to be noted that without Patsy Montana, there most assuredly would never have been a Patsy Cline. “The Cline,” as she was dubbed early in her career, had attended some of Patsy Mon-
tana’s performances and captured her first name for her own stage name. As a fan of Patsy Montana, she sketched her costumes and had her mother sew them for her to use for her own appearances. The great performer Patsy Montana had become a “superstar” to thousands of people long before the word ever existed. In the first act of the show, Paula Erlene portrays in music and vignettes the life story of Patsy Montana, an Ozarkian super yodeling star of her era ‘30s through the ‘50s. She became the first female country singer to have written and sold one million copies of her recording, “I Wanna be a Cowboy’s Sweetheart” which rose to the top of the charts across America. Once a year, she was invited and performed in England, making it her signature song. In the second act, Paula portrays the life story of musical icon Patsy Cline, with music that has lasted throughout the 20th and now into the 21st century. It is with this Patsy Cline name that draws the audience’s attention to want to see the show. The people are impressed
with Paula’s talents as they are enraptured with the story of both Patsy’s and their love for music – the music that has captured audiences in reverential love and appreciation. Paula is the eight-time national and international champion yodeler, having performed across Amer-
ica and recently in South Korea to over a thousand young yodelers. She has the unique ability to bring about the voices of both Patsy’s. This is the first-time presentation of the two Patsy’s back-to-back ever in one show, and Paula has shown the audience that yodeling and pop music can make for a
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Diversity through reading By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer One can’t turn on the news or open social media without seeing something about diversity or some comment about racism. A parent was recently banned from his daughter’s high school graduation simply for voicing his opinion of critical race theory. While many people agree more inclusivity is needed, opinions about how to go about it are all over the map. A powerfully written book is an excellent way to enter the world of people who don’t look like us, whose cultural
background isn’t like ours, and whose daily life we may never experience. An entire generation learned the horrors inflicted by Nazis on Jewish people by reading “Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl,” and the desperation of farmers during the Great Depression through John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath.” My understanding of why my Irish immigrant ancestors considered rocky Ozarks’ farms an improvement over cities was deepened by Upton Sinclair’s “The Jungle.” Sue Monk Kidd’s “The Secret Life of Bees” is a
powerful coming-of-age portrayal of the Jim Crow South. As mentioned in a previous column, “Charlotte’s Web” is a masterpiece for teaching children to appreciate differences. In general, well-read people tend to have wider understanding than those who only read what they want to hear. It was encouraging to stumble across a 2020 Washington Post article highlighting diversity in recent children’s literature. While opinions will differ about what is appropriate, particularly for younger children, and parents must make informed decisions about when and how to explain some topics, many authors continue to do what great authors have always done—use compelling story to help readers understand someone else’s world.
As a lifelong Laura Ingalls Wilder fan, I can’t wait to check out Linda Sue Park’s “Prairie Lotus.” Here’s what the Post article had to say: “There’s a new girl in town, in 1880s South Dakota, and she wields needle and thread with determination and pride. Sewing skills learned from her late mother, a Chinese immigrant, help 14-year-old Hanna and her White father to combat the town’s racially motivated resistance to their dress goods business. This engaging historic novel explores the place and time of the classic “Little House” books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, from an Asian American perspective.” While I’ve read nonfiction about Chinese railroad workers during that time period, I’m eager to see how the book makes the topic relatable for young teens.
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Be open to books about people and topics you’re unfamiliar with; join a book club or discussion group. Ask your kids what they are reading for school (if the answer is “nothing,” it’s time to find out why and/or pick up the slack at home). Even if you disagree with a book’s message, you’ll be better informed and able to defend your position or help your kids do so. When Laura (Wilder) came under fire for accurately portraying, from a child’s point of view, the interactions of white settlers, soldiers and Native Americans in Indian Territory, I lost any shred of respect for people who jumped on the bandwagon to remove the classic books from libraries even though they had never read them! Remember, a population that can’t read is easy to deceive and divide, through racism, politics or anything else.
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Wings Over the Ozarks air show and music festival benefit Boys and Girls Clubs By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer The inaugural Wings Over the Ozarks Air Show and Music Festival held at Branson Airport on Memorial Day was a great success, with over 2,400 carloads of attendees entering by 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by Branson Airport and HCW Properties, the show benefited Boys and Girls Clubs of the Ozarks. Donations were accepted at the gates. Many other local businesses and organizations contributed silent auction items or sponsored activities, making for a festive day. A remembrance ceremony coordinated by local radio personalities Josh & Russ was held at 3 p.m. honoring those who have died serving their country. Festival attendees observed a moment of silence followed by Taps, played by Sgt. Major Bob Smithers as part of the
Taps Across America project. A young Boys and Girls Clubs member, Lydia, sang the National Anthem. Air show acts throughout the day featured world-renowned aerobatic pilot Mike “Spanky” Galloway in his Extra 300; Stephen Covington flying his Pitts S2S biplane, “The Raptor;” and former Navy pilot Justin Lewis in an FLS MicroJet, “the
world’s smallest jet.” Music was provided by local bands Members Only, Pete & Dave, and Cori Jay. Sponsors expressed appreciation for the great turnout and support for Boys and Girls Clubs, which serves children and families across the Ozarks. Visit https://www.bgcozarks.org for information about programs and services.
Gary Rhodes enjoyed chatting with festival-goers about his restored 1971 Mercury Cougar. Photo by Cindy Thomas
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Summer safety: Steps to help you stay out of harm’s way Submitted to Branson Globe The American Red Cross wants everyone to have a safe summer and offers tips and resources for the entire family. Water safety Before going in, on, or around the water, every family member should become “water smart.” This starts with learning to be safe, making good choices, and learning to swim to at least achieve water competency. Everyone should know how to enter the water, get a breath, stay afloat, change position, swim a distance and then exit the water safely. A variety of water safety courses and resources are available to help. To help keep your family safe, the Red Cross offers these tips: 1. Prevent unsupervised access to water. Fence pools and spas with adequate barriers and keep a constant eye for any water dangers such as portable splash pools/slides, buckets and bathtubs. 2. Adults should actively supervise children and stay with-
in arm’s reach of young children and new swimmers. Teach kids the importance of following the rules. Designate a “water watcher” to keep a close eye on children and weaker swimmers in and around the water until the next watcher takes over. 3. Always wear a properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket when on a boat and if in a situation beyond someone’s skill level. 4. Swim as a pair near a lifeguard’s chair — everyone, including experienced swimmers, should swim with a buddy even in areas supervised by lifeguards. Always maintain constant attention and actively supervise children even when lifeguards are present. 5. Download the Red Cross Swim app for safety tips and kid-friendly videos and activities, and take the free Water Safety for Parents and Caregivers online course.
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Grilling safety Grilling food is so popular that more than three-quarters of U.S. adults have used a grill — yet, grilling sparks more than 10,000 home fires on average each year. To avoid this, the Red Cross offers these grilling safety tips: 1. Always supervise a barbecue grill when in use. Don’t add charcoal starter fluid when coals have already been ignited. 2. Never grill in the house, camper, tent or any enclosed area. 3. Make sure everyone, including pets, stays away from the grill. 4. Keep the grill out in the open, away from the house, deck, tree branches or anything that could catch fire. 5. Use long-handled tools especially made for grilling to help keep the chef safe. Accidents and emergencies happen The Red Cross has resources to help people learn how to treat bee
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Treasure Lake Resort plans ‘Cars Against Cancer’ event June 11-12 Submitted to Branson Globe Cars Against Cancer Car/Truck/ Bike/Concert Show by My Final Chapter hosted by Treasure Lake RV Resort in Branson, Missouri on June 11-12. If you would like to register, go to this link: https://myfinalchapter.org/2021-cars-against-
cancer/. Information and itinerary are as follows: Registration is $30 per vehicle, and two wrist bands and one car show shirt are included. Admission is $10; ages 12 and under are free. Admission is good for the car show
and concert. Registration begins Friday at 4 p.m., if not pre-registered. At 6 p.m., Broken Binding will hit the stage and bring you some Midwestern folk/country music. At 7:30, we are having our Cruise the Park. Hop in your vehicle and cruise Treasure Lake for the spectators.
You may bring candy to throw out the window for the kids. Saturday: 8 a.m. - registration begins, if not preregistered. 9 a.m.: Car show kicks off. 3 p.m.: Award ceremony (spectator voting). 5 p.m.: Concert starts. 11 p.m.: Tentative end of show. There are 28 classes and first, second, and third in each class. There will be 50-plus vendors. A 50/50 raffle will be held. Door prizes are given and dash plaques for the first 200 entries - spectator voting. A silent auction will also be held. For the show we will have Bammermans BBQ providing us with some of the best BBQ around. The concert will kick off at 5 p.m. Tim Nowell from Cherokee, Kan-
sas, will be our opening act. His music comes from growing up listening to Waylon and Merle. He mixes in ‘90s country with a little modern mix. He has opened for the likes of Luke Combs, Joe Nichols and John Anderson. Woody and Outlaw Country will follow Tim. They bring a mix of ‘80‘90s country and have been playing the Ozarks for 20-plus years. Woody brings a lot of energy to the stage. Jon Bailey and the Heathen Revival will be tearing up the stage third. They bring a type of country that some have called Grassroots on Fire. Jon will rock the house. The last and final headliner act will be Mallory Everett. She will rock the stage for two hours, and she is someone you won’t want to miss.
By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer An already popular new Branson West business will celebrate a grand opening on June 5. The Garden Center by Zanescapes will hold a ribbon cutting for The Garden Center and Marketplace, beginning at 9 a.m., followed by grand opening festivities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Garden Center by Zanescapes is a full-service nursery, owned by Zane and Nikki Morris. The couple purchased the property in the fall of 2020, and following a complete renovation of the building and surroundings, opened for business in March. The Garden Center by Zanescapes offers the area’s highest quality and largest selection of plants and land-
scape supplies, and the staff is passionate about gardening, landscaping and design. The grand opening celebration for the new local plant and landscaping headquarters will include food trucks, local bakers with cookies and cupcakes, Coffee Creations by Cedar Creek Coffee Roasters, vendors and demonstrations, giveaways and more. The Garden Center by Zanescapes invites everyone to help them celebrate on June 5. Enjoy the activities, the greenhouses and the marketplace, as the Garden Center helps to sow seeds of inspiration for future gardening and landscaping projects. The Garden Center by Zanescapes is located at 219 Notch Shopping Center Lane in Branson West.
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The Taney County Ambulance District office in Hollister (Photo by Cindy Thomas)
Be prepared: CPR classes can save lives By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer The Taney County Ambulance District is partnering with the Rotary Club of Hollister and the Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce to offer lifesaving “hands-only” CPR training. Classes will be held monthly through the summer and fall at the Taney County Ambulance District, 106 Industrial Park Drive, Hollister. The 1-hour classes start at 9 a.m., and the first class is Thursday, June 10. Taught by Capt. Chris Strobach of the Taney County Ambulance District, each class will include hands-on practice as well as education about how to recognize cardiac arrest and the importance of taking action quickly. About 40 people per hour, or 350,000 people yearly in the U.S., experience a cardiac arrest event not related to hospitalization. Survival rates have been around 4% to 5%, but those survival chances increase to 30-35% if chest compressions are
initiated immediately and maintained from the onset of the event until paramedics arrive. According to Strobach, while some cardiac incidents, such as drowning, involve complete oxygen deprivation, many cardiac arrest victims still have some oxygen in their blood, enabling them to survive if hands-only CPR gets that blood moving to the brain. Classes are free and open to the public. Strobach said he has taught the class to elementary school students as young as age 6, as well as to senior citizens in their 90s. “Basically, if you can get down on your knees beside the patient, you can take this class and be prepared to save a life,” he said. Additional upcoming dates are July 8, August 12, September 2, October 14, November 4 and December 9. Contact the Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce at 417-334-3050 for more information and to sign up.
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Flea market to hold benefit for Taney County Animal Control Marble and glass By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer The Flea Hag, a popular Branson area flea market, will be the site of an upcoming benefit for the Taney County Animal Control. Teresa Bangma, owner of the Flea Hag, explained how the benefit came about. “The event was originally planned as a one-year anniversary celebration for the Flea Hag kitty, Maggie,” said Bangma. “She was dropped off in our parking lot in June 2020, and she adopted me. She greeted customers. She followed people around and loved making people feel welcomed. Unfortunately, we lost Maggie in April, but we decided to still hold the event and change it to a memorial and benefit.”
Set for June 5, the day’s celebration will include raffles and giveaways, special sales, and the Flea Hag’s monthly quarter sale, a local favorite. Boss Hoggs BBQ will also be serving sandwiches, and some of the animals available for adoption through the Taney County Animal Control will be on site. “The day of the event, we will be taking donations of dog and cat food, toys, litter, blankets, towels and cleaning supplies for TCAC,” Bangma added. For Bangma, the decision to support the Taney County Animal Control was simple. “The TCAC is a great place to find a fur baby,” Bangma explained. “The staff is always very friendly
and helpful. I recently adopted a new kitten from them for the Flea Hag. Her name is Aprilmae, however, I think I will be calling her Miss Sassypants, as she seems to have a lot of opinions already. She is a calico, about nine weeks old. She went right to work at the Flea Hag, mainly sleeping and being cute.” Bangma and the crew at the Flea Hag invite all to attend the special
event, beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 5. Donations of pet food, cat litter, pet toys, blankets, towels, bleach and laundry products may be brought to the Flea Hag, located at 112 Highway T, at the corner of T Highway and East 76, on the day of the event or any time that week. Donations may also be dropped off at the Taney County Animal Control at 225 Critter Trail in Hollister.
Teresa Bangma, owner of The Flea Hag, with Maggie, the inspiration behind the benefit. (Photo by KD Michaels)
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festival is set for this weekend By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer Downtown Branson will be the site of a Marble and Glass Festival this weekend. Set for Friday and Saturday, the weekend event will feature approximately 25 vendors with unique displays such as hand-blown glass marbles, antique marbles, glass figurines, glass gnomes, glass dragons and unicorns, glass jewelry, collectors’ marbles and much more. There will also be glass blowing demonstrations throughout each day. An area-wide marble hunt will also be held. This family-friendly event, co-hosted by the Downtown Branson Betterment Association and the World’s Elite Marble Hunt Group, is set for Friday and Saturday, June 4 and 5, at the Best Western Plus Landing View and Suites, located at 403 West Main Street in downtown Branson. The indoor event is free to attend and open to everyone. Hours are Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Taney County Health Department updates COVID-19 numbers
Submitted to Branson Globe The Taney County Health Department is saddened to confirm the deaths of nine, previously unreported, Taney County residents due to COVID-19. The individuals passed during the months of March, April and May. The deaths include: • 1 female in her 30s • 3 females and 2 males in their 60s • 2 males in their 70s • 1 male in his 90s The total of Taney County residents whose deaths can be attributed to COVID-19 is now 102. For more information, contact the Taney County Health Department at 417-334-4544, visit our website at www.taneycohealth. org, or like our Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest pages.
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Minnesota high school band and choir honor nation’s veterans in weekend performances
By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer After the COVID-19 pandemic canceled their scheduled performance in the annual Washington D.C. Memorial Day parade, the students from Waseca, Minnesota, were in search of another performance venue where they could honor our nation’s fallen heroes. After much consideration, the group decided to travel to Branson for a weekend of performances, culminating in a special concert on Memorial Day. The Waseca High School Band and Choir honored our nation’s veterans in music and song on Monday morning in a
free concert at the Veterans Museum on Branson’s 76 Country Boulevard. Their powerful and moving songs paid tribute to those who gave their lives for our freedom. The students performed at other venues in Branson over the holiday weekend, including the Clay Cooper Theater and the Branson Landing. They also found time to enjoy some of the many exciting attractions our city has to offer. Following their concert at the Veterans Museum, the students enjoyed the day at Silver Dollar City before leaving for a performance in Iowa.
Waseca High School drummers perform. (Photo by KD Michaels)
Band and choir perform at the Veterans Memorial Museum. (Photo by KD Michaels)
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