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Sarah Huckabee Sanders is featured speaker at C of O national symposium

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Submitted to Branson Globe Sarah Huckabee Sanders, former White House press secretary, is the second featured speaker to be announced as part of The National Symposium on Patriotic Education, to be held via livestream Sept. 16-17, 2021.

The purpose of the Symposium, which is hosted by The William S. Knight Center for Patriotic Education at College of the Ozarks, is to revive historic American values and virtue on the eve of the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. Sanders joins other speakers,

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Special to Branson Globe)

including Dr. Ben Carson, former United States Secretary of the DeSEE SANDERS, PAGE 5

Ben Kinel recognized and remembered at Veterans Memorial Park event PAGE 12: Ozark Mountain Run truck show this weekend

WEATHER, page 21: Chance of showers and storms this weekend.

As temperatures topped 90 degrees, five-year-old Rece Bright joined his family at a local water park. It was a great way to cool off on a hot July day! (Photo by Raeanne Zurn)

Staff Reports Mayor Larry Milton proclaimed Friday, July 9, 2021, as “Ben Kinel Day” in honor of the founder and administrator of Branson’s Veterans Memorial Garden. Ben Kinel, who recently passed away, was honored at a memorial ceremony on July 9, 2021, at the Veterans Memorial Garden.

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Kinel started the Veterans Memorial Garden, located at 1107 W. Main St., in 2008, and as a volunteer has spent countless hours maintaining what has become a bright focal point for the Branson community and tourists. As a Veteran himself, Kinel achieved SEE KINEL, PAGE 25

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Get ready to stomp: Hollister’s Grape and Fall Festival is October 9

Keri Durbin with sons Logan and Rayden. (Special to Branson Globe)

Submitted to Branson Globe The City of Hollister will hold its annual Grape & Fall Festival on Saturday, October 9, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. along Hollister’s Historic Downing Street. The Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking vendors for food and crafts, as well as businesses and nonprofit organizations.

The festival, which began in 1911 as the “Grape Carnival,” was created to give local residents and their guests a chance to celebrate another year of hard work and

success in the Ozarks, especially in the area vineyards, an important part of the early Hollister economy and history. Over the years, the festival has continued to celebrate the Ozarks work ethic, along with Hollister’s rich history and local culture. The Grape & Fall Festival is the largest annual event for the Hollister community, bringing together thousands of people each year. Even in 2020, the festival offered welcome respite from the anxiety of the Covid pandemic.

The Festival offers all-day fun

for family and friends of all ages, so plan now to attend! There will be entertainers from all over the area with a variety of music, local history and culture. The festivities start with the Color Me Grape 5K Fun Run, as spectators throw purple powder at the runners. Another highlight is the Grape Stomp, when local groups get on stage and stomp grapes to music as they compete for the championship trophy. Pet lovers will want to check

Skaggs Foundation has made another investment in the future of local healthcare – this time to the tune of $9,250. The foundation recently awarded 13 scholarships for the summer and fall 2021 semesters. Students who are receiving the scholarships range from graduating seniors to graduate students furthering their education.

“Skaggs Foundation is committed to continuing to support our local healthcare workforce, those who are furthering their careers as well as those soon to be entering the field,” said Skaggs Foundation President

ed to be able to provide a hand up for many of these individuals, many of whom could not otherwise afford to continue their education.”

Summer 2021 scholarship recipients include Alyson Morgan and Gabriel Lavoi. Fall 2021 scholarship recipients are Laura Bower, Summer Fronterhouse, Marietta Hagan, Jill Houtchens, Collette Lavoi, Gabriel Lavoi, Alyson Morgan, Kathryn Morgan, Cadence Swank, Tenley Wilkerson and Tanner Winslow.

Since inception in 2002, Skaggs Foundation has awarded $443,200 in scholarships to

careers in healthcare. In 2021, 30 scholarships were awarded. Scholarship funds are made available annually from interest earned from two permanently restricted scholarship endowments.

To be eligible, applicants must reside in Taney or Stone counties, or Boone County, Ark., be an employee of Cox Medical Center Branson or the family member of a Cox Medical Center Branson employee.

To learn more about Skaggs Foundation’s scholarship program, visit SkaggsFoundation. org or email Grace.Nash@ skaggs.net.

SEE GRAPE & FALL, PAGE 23

‘I’m not the same person’: Mother overcomes addiction, Skaggs Foundation awards 13 summer and fall scholarships criminal past to help other moms Submitted to Branson Globe Meghan Connell. “We are bless- students pursuing or advancing

Submitted to Branson Globe In early 2019, Keri Durbin showed up at Cox Women’s Center Branson pregnant, wearing a green jumpsuit, shackles, and facing 15 years in prison. Today, she’s helping other moms recover from addiction.

“I had lost three children before, and I was on the verge of suicide,” Durbin said, talking about the last time she was arrested. “Something happened. I saw things different.

I processed things different. I am not the same person.”

Durbin was one of the first women to receive services through the Women’s Center Healthier Moth-

ers Healthier Babies program, a program funded by Skaggs Foundation. Healthier Mothers Healthier Babies works to decrease substance use disorder and perinatal and postpartum depression among pregnant and newly parenting women.

Durbin said the staff at the women’s center – Judy Yoakum, Cheryl Chambers and Melanie Lavoi – were role models for her and helped her see that she could live a different, healthier life.

“I’ve never seen someone with so much determination,” Yoakum SEE DURBIN, PAGE 9

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Branson begins 2022 priority-based budgeting process Submitted to Branson Globe The City of Branson’s Finance Committee kicked off the monthslong priority-based budgeting process for the fiscal year 2022 at a special, public Finance Committee meeting on July 9, 2021, at City Hall. As usual, this meeting was streamed live and can be replayed anytime at BransonMo. Gov/Livestream.

The City uses priority-based budgeting to achieve the goals the community has outlined in the Community 2030 Plan which is the document the city uses as a framework for planning and budgeting strategies. The first step of the priority-based budgeting process starts with the Finance Committee “scoring” each capital request from all city departments, based on that Community 2030 plan.

“Today is not about money, it is about prioritizing items and actions,” said Finance Director,

Jamie Rouch. “As we continue to strive to be the best possible stewards for the citizens who live in Branson, our priority-based budgeting process is a great decision making tool for our leaders. This year is more challenging than in years past. Because there were no items purchased last year due to COVID-19, we have a lot of items to go through,” Rouch said.

FY2022 priority-based budgeting next steps: • July 19, 2021 – 9 a.m. - special Finance Committee meeting to complete the scoring from the July 9 meeting • July 2021 – City Finance Department will compile budget analysis and balance the budget • September 17, 2021 - regular Finance Committee meeting to review the final budget • September 30, 2021 - special combined meeting with Board of Aldermen and Finance Com-

mittee to review the final budget • October 26, 2021 - regular Board of Aldermen meeting – Board votes on the first reading of the final budget • November 9, 2021 - regular Board of Aldermen meeting – Board votes on the second and final reading of the final budget • January 1, 2022 – the budget goes into effect The Branson Finance Committee reviews and recommends the operations budget to the Branson Board of Aldermen and helps ensure the financial health of the city. The Committee consists of the Mayor, Board of Aldermen, the City Administrator and citizens who are appointed for a one-year term.

More information on the city’s budgeting process, including the complete FY 2020 and 2021 Annual Budgets, can be found in the Finance Department’s section on the city’s website.

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Registration now open for Parks & Rec adult softball leagues

Submitted to Branson Globe The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently taking registrations for adult softball.

Designated leagues are offered on different evenings and designed for different skill levels to offer an opportunity for all interested players.

The following leagues will be offered for the 2021 season: • Men’s Open: Tuesday evenings • Co-Ed Competitive and Recre-

ational: Wednesday evenings • Church League: Thursday evenings • Men’s Recreational: Thursday evenings The league registration deadline and mandatory manager’s meeting is July 20, 2021. All leagues feature an eight-game regular season, followed by a season-ending, single-elimination tournament.

Teams in all leagues have the option of double entering for twice the

amount of games as space allows.

The cost for each team is $315.

To register for any of the adult softball leagues, please visit the registration section on the Branson Parks & Recreation website.

For more information about all Branson Parks & Recreation’s sports leagues, please visit our website at BransonParksandRecreation.com or contact the Branson RecPlex at 417-335-2368.

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partment of Housing and Urban Development. Additional nationally known speakers will be announced throughout the summer.

Sanders served as White House press secretary from 2017 to 2019.

As White House press secretary, Sanders provided consultation on everything from press and communications strategy to personnel and policy. For two and a half years, she handled media relations, worked with lawmakers and CEOs, and traveled across the globe, meeting with dozens of foreign leaders.

Sanders is only the third woman and the very first mom ever to hold the job of White House press secretary.

During the Symposium, participants can expect to hear from nationally known speakers, learn about patriotic education programs, connect with thought-leaders and practitioners, and access innovative patriotic education content and resources.

To learn more about this event, and to register, visit: https://cofo. edu/nspe.

The Symposium will feature sessions centered around the following four pillars of patriotic education, as defined by The William S. Knight Center: • Pillar 1 – Liberty’s Lessons: Expand knowledge of American heritage, especially individual and religious freedom.

• Pillar 2 – Liberty’s Cost: Honor the sacrifices of Veterans and

their families.

• Pillar 3 – Liberty’s Foundation: Strengthen free enterprise through hard work and entrepreneurship.

• Pillar 4 – Liberty’s Legacy: Promote public, civic, and military service.

“There are many who talk about what is wrong with America,” said College President Jerry C. Davis.

“At C of O, we believe there is much that is right with our country.

We intend to take a leadership role in patriotic education by helping students of all ages learn about liberty, sacrifice, free enterprise and service.

Respect for these critical building blocks of our nation has eroded, and we intend to help restore that respect.”

Dr. Marci Linson, Vice President for Patriotic Activities and Dean of Admissions, sees this as a critical time for such an event.

“Today’s revolutionary battle is a fight to teach our nation’s history truthfully — the good and the bad,” Linson said. “We hope to inspire the audience by sharing our goal of understanding American heritage, civ-

ic responsibility, love of country and willingness to defend it.

“Offering this as a complimentary livestream event increases our outreach and allows us to draw many concerned citizens into the conversation about the importance of patriotic education,” Linson said.

“We trust that accessing the content of this meaningful online event will prove convenient and educational for our guests.”

College of the Ozarks administrators hope to affect change in our nation, providing a response to statistics noted in current culture.

Many sources have documented that young Americans lack a basic understanding of American history.

According to the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, only 36 percent of Americans, or one out of three, can pass a multiple-choice test made up of questions taken from the United States Citizenship Test. For those under the age of 45, only 19 percent passed the exam. This test consists of questions like “What is the supreme law of the land?” and “Who is in charge

of the executive branch?”

Dr. Andrew Bolger serves as Director of The Keeter Center for Character Education and The William S. Knight Center for Patriotic Education.

“The issue lies within the curriculum that is being taught in schools,” Bolger said. “Students learning about American history often memorize dates, people and document names without truly knowing their significance. The knowledge of American history is essential for citizens to value, respect and continue the ideals that founded the country.”

July 16, 2021 • 5 Eighty-three percent of Americans cannot identify the rights protected by the First Amendment.

The National Civics Scorecard identifies that 76 percent of 12th graders lack the civics knowledge and skills to be responsible citizens (NAEP, 2018). Eighty-eight percent of 12th graders lack the knowledge of American history to be responsible citizens (NAEP, 2018). There has been a loss of confidence in institutions, especially organized religion (GALLUP). Religious people have lost their influence in society (GALLUP).

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Teaching children to do their share of work

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By Pat Lamb There is dignity in hard work.

There is an inner joy that can be obtained no other way than simply straining to do a job well and then knowing the satisfaction of having done just that. The work ethic is missing in many places in our country. We desperately need to teach our children not only the pleasure found in doing hard work, but the responsibility that each of us has to contribute to the betterment of the situations in which we find ourselves.

How to accomplish this task is a real

challenge, but it can be done.

We must start when children are very young—even as early as toddler age—teaching the value of hard work. When a toddler picks up a toy and puts it away, that toddler needs to be praised. As mommy and daddy help the young child pick up toys and put them away, the parents can talk about how nice it is to have a clean room and how good it feels to see how pretty everything looks when toys are put away in the right places.

Even a young toddler notices how hard mommy and daddy work and at this age, they want to help. Little children like to help hold the vacuum cleaner with parents and even try to sweep the floor. Parents need to capitalize on this interest and let children help as much as possible.

As children leave the toddler stage, chores need to be assigned and children need to be made to understand that they have a role to

play in keeping the household running smoothly. At all ages, children need to have responsibilities and be held to those responsibilities. To yell at children and force them to do things beyond their ability will simply make them hate to work. Keeping chores assigned commensurate with their ability, and expressing satisfaction at jobs well done will go a long way toward helping them experience pleasure in work.

Too much praise for normal expectations of a child is not good.

There are some things in life we need to do whether we receive praise or not. Too much praise may cause a child to think that they don’t have to do something unless they receive a reward. Also, in my opinion, money should not be given to do regular chores. Children have a responsibility to do their part without pay. It is good to give an allowance simply to teach a child to plan and make purchases wise-

ly for needs and wants, but not for doing things that they should do as their responsibility in the home.

I know a personnel manager of a company who told me that he loved to recruit from College of the Ozarks because those students have a work ethic that is better than students at other places where he recruited. In the past, this part of the country has been known for its work ethic. If our children are to not only succeed, but perhaps even survive in the future, they are going to have to know how to work.

Ideally, a child will learn to “pitch in” and help any time help is needed anywhere when s/he is able. To let children go for years just having fun with no responsibilities, and then when they are grown expect them to suddenly change and be responsible, simply doesn’t make sense. Children must be required to work and be held responsible for doing it adequately in order to learn responsibility. It isn’t automatic!

For the People: A city update from Branson Mayor Larry Milton Hello Friends, I was amazed at how busy the city and region were the past few weeks. The traffic camera report shows that July 2 was our high vehicle count for the year so far.

Speaking of driving, I encourage everyone to be especially cautious on our roads. As the great Branson attractions can cause our tourists to look around more while driving, it is important for us to take our time and be a little more attentive and patient.

I want to congratulate all the

new businesses in town. I believe our Chamber of Commerce has held somewhere around eight ribbon cutting ceremonies in the last four weeks. Congratulations to all the new businesses; we wish you much success!

Items of interest for the upcoming board meeting include a discussion regarding the FY20 Audit, special event permits for the Veteran’s Day Parade and Autumn Daze, an ordinance amending footing and foundation permits, and an ordinance approving

a contract for business surveys.

The full agenda can be found on the city’s Agendas and Minutes section of its website, BransonMo.Gov. I want to reiterate to you all that your mayor is committed to transparency when it comes to city processes and how city tax dollars are spent. We are working on a number of ways to not only inform the community but also seek out community input about the way our government functions.

We work for you, the people, not

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the other way around. As long as I am your mayor, I will be workSEE MILTON, PAGE 8

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Reflections: Making a lasting impact

Cindy Thomas (FILE)

By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer As I write this, it’s July 12.

More about that shortly, but I’m reflecting on the fact that many people who leave a lasting spir-

itual legacy have the least idea they are doing so; they’re simply being faithful.

Most people haven’t heard of Edward Kimball, a Sunday school teacher who took extra time to pray and follow up with a particular student struggling to understand the gospel. When the young student was finally converted, he became a preacher.

Dwight L. Moody’s campaigns reached thousands of people on at least two continents.

The story doesn’t end there.

In one of Moody’s revivals, a young man named Wilbur Chapman was converted and also became an evangelist. A baseball player decided to attend a Chapman crusade on his day off. Billy Sunday was converted and left baseball for evangelistic ministry, leading to the salvation of a young man named Mordecai Ham,

who used unique methods to reach the youth of Charlotte, North Carolina, including one named—you guessed it—Billy Graham.

The story likely goes on, as many converts from Graham’s meetings have entered the ministry. Many more, from Graham’s ministry and that of evangelists leading to his conversion, didn’t enter formal ministry but faithfully witnessed to co-workers, families, or friends. Countless people will be in heaven because of that long-ago Sunday school teacher.

You don’t have to be Billy Graham to have an impact. In 1946, a young Marine returned home to the Ozarks after serving in the South Pacific during WWII. He wanted to get married, but his lady of choice refused to marry him until he

started attending church and quit smoking and drinking. He did; they got married; he got saved.

That Marine was my dad, and that young woman who insisted he get involved in church was my mother. On July 12 many years ago when I was a toddler, my mother passed away.

My dad was devastated, but during her last days my mother assured him they would be together again in heaven and implored him to stay faithful to God and raise their daughters in church.

My dad didn’t hold evangelistic crusades, but he did witness to co-workers at his aircraft factory job and led several to Christ. He has contributed financially to missionaries on several continents. He also earned a minister’s license and conducted local jail ministry,

where several men found Christ through the simple testimony of a WWII veteran who could relate to their war experiences or their struggles with personal loss.

My dad did in fact raise us in church, and while I’m not a preacher, I’ve been able to share the gospel through writing stories. I’ve also served as a worship leader and musician, which inspired two of my children to enter church music ministry.

As my mother passed away on July 12 all those years ago, she didn’t know her grandsons would lead worship teams and create inspirational videos. As that Sunday school teacher persistently explained the gospel to D.L. Moody, he didn’t know it would create a legacy of evangelism. Both of them just knew being faithful was the right thing to do!

I’m vaccinated and I’m tired of my mask, but I’ll keep it on because I care

By Suzette Hackney, USA TODAY I was dashing into a grocery store the other day to pick up a few items. As I walked through the parking lot, I locked eyes with pleasant-looking woman. She smiled at me, and I smiled back.

Wait, something’s wrong. I saw a smile. And she saw mine. I raced back to my car to grab one of the many masks I keep in the center console before going inside. I almost forgot the primary accessory I’ve been rocking for the past 15 months.

Shame bullet dodged. Or was it?

I’m fully vaccinated and have been for months. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, I don’t have to wear a mask. But here I am.

When people see me masked up in Target or CVS or anywhere else I go around others, I wonder if they think I’m not inoculated.

I wonder if they think I’m a science denier. I wonder if they’re judging me.

Shopping has never felt more awkward. I can’t imagine I’m alone.

In late May, the CDC said vaccinated people need not wear a mask except when on airplanes, buses or mass transit, or in medical settings. But in some local jurisdictions, Los Angeles County, for example, health officials recommend “everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear masks indoors in public places as a precautionary measure.”

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker offered a similar warning late last month: “I think when we leave our home every day, I would encourage everybody – whether you’re vaccinated or not – to bring your mask with you,” Pritzker said.

In addition, the World Health

Organization encouraged fully vaccinated people to continue to wear masks indoors and take measures to socially distance.

“People cannot feel safe just because they had the two doses.

They still need to protect themselves,” said Dr. Mariangela Simao, WHO assistant director-general, during a news briefing on June 25.

I don’t walk around with my vaccination card hanging like a placard from my neck. Neither do the millions of other Americans who have gotten shots in their arms. We are the ones who should be free to flit about maskless, but 41% of American adults remain unvaccinated. I would bet part of my plentiful mask supply that many of those folks are popping in grocery stores (or malls or pharmacies) without one.

It’s the honor system. And, well, let’s be honest. Those who

have been mask- and vaccination-resistant likely aren’t going to adhere to such a system.

They’re going to go about snubbing their noses at us and touting their personal freedom politics – all while new COVID-19 cases are on the rise, as are hospitalizations. The Delta variant, considered more infectious than the original strain, also continues to surge worldwide.

A friend of mine who is a registered nurse summed it up this way: the federal government missed the mark on mask messaging long ago. When we were told that wearing a mask doesn’t protect us from infection but that it protects others from those of us who may be carriers, we lost the war.

Why? Because Americans don’t care enough about their fellow citizens.

Sure, that’s a cynical view. But

is she wrong? I’m not certain she is.

I have worn a mask since last April because of the potential of me being infected and asymptomatic. I don’t want to harm others. I don’t want to possibly make others sick – or worse. I wanted to do my part to slow the spread, and I continue to do so.

Am I tired of wearing masks?

Of course. But I view it as a small inconvenience for the greater good. It’s minimally invasive, and it could save lives.

Yes, it’s a personal choice. Sure, masks aren’t mandated anymore.

But for now, especially as variants continue to creep across the United States, I’m more comfortable sending a message that I care about others by wearing a mask than I am about my own actual comfort.

And just know that I’m smiling at you from behind my mask.

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ing to streamline government function, make sure the city is a good steward of your tax dollars, and keep you informed about what actions are being taken by your city government.

Lastly, I want to remind everyone that our fight with COVID is not quite over. The CDC currently shows Taney County as “Red/High Transmission” meaning that we are

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at or over 100 new cases per 100,000 persons in the past seven days. I do not say this to scare you, but to make sure you are informed. I encourage you to maintain your vigilance and protect yourself from COVID in a way suitable for you. For more information, visit the COVID-19 Integrated County View section on the CDC’s website, cdc.gov.

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said. “Keri said to me, ‘This baby will not be born in jail.’

I’ve never heard anyone with so much conviction. There was no doubt she was going to achieve this.”

Durbin grew up in a broken home, in poverty and with family that struggled with addiction.

“I didn’t have that love poured into me, that discipline, the chores,” she said.

At age 15, Durbin got pregnant by a much older man.

“At age 17, a few months after Conner was born, I started using drugs,” she said. “2011 was my first felony drug charge. My mom called the cops on me. My dad locked me out of the house, and the cops came and arrested me. I got my first felony four days before my 18th birthday.”

Durbin used off and on for 10 years. She eventually married and had another son born with health complications who did not survive long after birth.

She soon found herself pregnant again with a third son.

“Within June 2018 and December 2018, I separated from my husband for the last time,” Durbin said.

She relapsed and the state took her third son, Rayden, away.

Then, Durbin’s dad died in December 2018.

“Conner was taken away, and I was on the verge of suicide shortly after I found out I was pregnant with (her now youngest son) Logan, because I didn’t want to bring another baby into this world I was living,” Durbin said. “I was in the middle of probation and parole. I was facing 15 years in prison.”

Durbin made the decision she wanted a different life for her and her children. When she arrived at the Women’s Center, she was given hope, guidance and resources to help turn her life around. They mentored her, monitored her pregnancy and helped her kick her last addiction – smoking.

“I’m not the same person,” Durbin said. “I wouldn’t be where I am if (Yoakum) had not handed me the flyer about Preferred Family Services.”

Durbin participated in Preferred Family Services’ Pregnant and Postpartum Women’s Services, which helped her

stay sober and become stable.

Today, Durbin is building a stable, healthy life for her and her boys, and she’s building a career. She is raising her two youngest children, is a certified peer support specialist and working in the same program that helped her. She’s helping other women turn their lives around and live healthier lives for their children.

Her oldest son, Conner, was adopted by family and doing well. She visits regularly.

Durbin is also reminding Yoakum, Chambers and Lavoi why their program, Healthier Mothers Healthier Babies, is important.

“At the end of 2020, we had a big surge in patients,” Yoakum said. “We had a lot of mommies who came who were dependent – some on opioids, some on methamphetamines, and we’ve been able to help a lot of them. Our goal is healthy mommies, healthy babies. We want to break these cycles.”

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Keri Durbin, center, is joined by Cox Women’s Center Branson staff, Cheryl Chambers, left, and Judy Yoakum. (Special to Branson Globe)

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A Branson memory: Captain Phil goes the extra mile for boy’s first trout

By Gary Groman, Independent Writer Captain Phil Stone and I were about to leave Scotty’s Trout Dock to get the “on-the-water fishing portion” of the background for an article. Immediately before leaving, I pointed out a young man who had been fishing all week from shore and had not caught a trout.

Stone, who has more than 18 years of experience guiding on Lake Taneycomo and Branson’s other two lakes, Table Rock Lake and Bull Shoals Lake, said he would like to change that. After talking with the young master, Mason Douzat and his parents, the three of us were on Lake Taneycomo heading up to Table Rock Dam. On the way to the dam, Stone was constantly interacting with Mason. He shared stories about his boyhood experiences trout

fishing on Lake Taneycomo, relating them to Mason and our fishing trip. One example is explaining why he slows down to “no wake” speed” while going by anchored boats. It’s a courtesy his grandpa taught him when he was about Mason’s age.

As we approached the dam, Stone explained to Mason that the swift water conditions would require drift rigs because we would be fishing scuds. Scuds are a primary food source for Lake Taneycomo’s Rainbow and Brown Trout and reside near the lake’s bottom.

He explained that the drift rig aims to get the bait to the bottom where the scud are and the trout are feeding, and keep it there while drifting downstream in the current. Stone’s setup involves a “heavy bell sinker” to get the bait down and keep it there while drifting and a two-foot double

leader scud setup.

Watching Stone patiently work with young Mr. Mason, carefully explaining and showing him what to do so that he could catch his first trout, was an inspiring experience. From how to cast the heavy setup to hand flipping the bail, managing the drift to keep the bell sinker ticking the bottom occasionally, and so much more, not just what he did but also how he did it was an inspiring experience.

As we drifted downstream, Stone was constantly showing and encouraging Mason and giving him advice. After missing a couple of strikes, it suddenly all came together. Mason’s rod bent, and he had a fish on. Mason played the fish like a pro and landed his first trout, a beautiful Taneycomo Rainbow Trout.

To experience the excitement of Mason catching his first trout,

Phil Stone instructing Mason how to hold the rod and the proper technique for using drift rigs on Lake Taneycomo (Photo by Gary Groman)

see the smile on his face as he had his picture taken was something special. To witness the care and effort that Phil put into giving a young man he had never met before a chance to catch his first trout was a testimony not only to his ability as a guide but the mea-

sure of the man. It was a joy to behold.

Captain Stone routinely operates of Scotty’s Trout Dock and Marina and can be reached through his website https://www. ozarksfishin.com/ or by calling 870-715-2764.

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Ozark Mountain Run Ford Truck Show to be held this weekend

By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer The annual Ozark Mountain Run Ford Truck Show is set for this weekend.

This exciting event, to be held on Friday and Saturday, will feature a number of older Ford trucks, spanning many years.

The two-day truck show is a family-friendly event, and will include prizes for Best of Show and New Member Best Truck, among other categories.

The weekend will also feature friendly and fun competitions and games involving the trucks.

Auto parts vendors and food vendors will also be on site.

“This will be the 34th year for this show,” said event coordinator Leslie Carpenter.

“We are expecting around 70 trucks.”

The Ford Truck Show will be held Friday and Saturday, July 16 and 17, at the Twelve Oaks Inn and Spinning Wheel Inn, located on Schaefer Drive in Branson. Admission is free.

Activities run from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Friday and 9 to 4 on Saturday.

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Submitted to Branson Globe As many Americans resume summer activities after more than a year of limited interaction and travel, most aren’t thinking about blood donation. However, the need has actually increased, with people scheduling elective surgeries that were postponed during the pandemic restrictions as well as the usual accidents and traumas resulting from outdoor activities and vacation travel. If you’re an eligible donor, consider taking advantage of opportunities to donate locally.

The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks serves the local hospital and has the following blood drives scheduled in Branson in July: • July 27, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Branson City Hall, 110 W. Maddux St., Branson • July 28, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.,

Branson Tri-Lakes News office, 200 Industrial Park Dr., Hollister To schedule an appointment for these events, visit https:// donate.cbco.org/donor/schedules/county.

The American Red Cross has the following blood drives scheduled in July in Taney and Stone County: • July 23, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Parish Center, 202 Vaughn, Branson.

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Bark for Life brings pets, people together for good

By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer A popular annual event took place last weekend in Branson West. The Dog Days of Summer Bark for Life was held on July 10 at the Allphin Veterinary Clinic.

The fun-filled morning included a Best Dressed Puppy contest, a variety of games, a Best in Show Dog Relay, puppy portraits and more. The day’s highlights were a demo from Diskey the Wonder Dog and frisbee champion, and words of hope and inspiration from Dr. Allphin, DVM. Bark for Life, in its 11th year in the Branson area, is designed to pay tribute to cancer

A sweet pup competes for Best Dressed at the 11th Annual Bark for Life Fundraiser. (Special to Branson Globe)

survivors and honor the lifelong contributions of their canine caregivers.

A fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, Bark for

Life was sponsored by the Allphin Veterinary Clinic, Don’t 4Get About Me, Andy’s Frozen Custard, Tanger Outlet, Culver’s Pup Cups, Tri-Lakes Humane Society and Krispy Kreme, and offered families and their dogs an opportunity to come together for a good time while helping fight cancer.

“Bark for Life supports the missions of the American Cancer Society and the human research and medicines also benefit dogs,” said American Cancer Society volunteer Debi Hughes. “New cures mean better treatment for us, as well as for our four-legged friends.”

Pets and their people came together to raise money for cancer research. (Special to Branson Globe)

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New restaurant - Local Flavor - celebrates with ribbon cutting

By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer A new Branson restaurant recently celebrated a grand opening and ribbon cutting, with many Branson residents in attendance.

Local Flavor, which opened in May, is a casual dining restaurant featuring made-from-scratch items and comfort food. Owned by Greg and Michelle Brashear from Oklahoma, this is the second such restaurant the couple has opened.

The Branson eatery mimics a Local Flavor restaurant owned and operated by the Brashear family in their home state.

Local flavor features rustic decor and a relaxed atmosphere.

“We want people to feel like they are coming to a friend’s house or their aunt’s house or Grandma’s house,” explained Michelle. “We serve comfort food. We just want people to enjoy their meal.”

Michelle and Greg have already enjoyed great success with the

new restaurant.

Said Michelle, “It’s been amazing. It gets busier every day. Word is getting out, and we have a lot of locals, which makes me excited because when the season ends, they will keep coming back. Everyone here has just been so welcoming and helpful.”

Michelle noted that, while people obviously enjoy the menu selections, which include tasty dinners like chicken fried steak, hamburger steak, buttermilk chicken and more, as well as burgers, sandwiches, appetizers and desserts, she will be making some slight changes to the menu.

“In the winter time, we’ll be offering daily specials like meatloaf and beans and cornbread,” Michelle explained. “We’ll try to keep a little variety, doing something different every day. We’re also trying to put more healthy things on the menu because peo-

ple are more health conscious. I’ve come up with a couple of dishes, and we’re working with a chef right now to get some different health options and even some gluten-free items.”

Located at 2830 West 76 Country Boulevard, Local Flavor is situated in the former location of Buckingham’s and Sadie’s Sideboard. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Local Flavor is closed on Monday.

“We have been staying open late on the weekends to catch people after the shows, and that’s going well,” Michelle noted. “We also have music every evening.

We have several entertainers that rotate. People really enjoy the music.”

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Live music is a regular feature at Local Flavor. Dennis Frenzy is one of several entertainers who share the stage at the popular new eatery.

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Flavor to Branson and invite everyone to come by and see what they have to offer.

“I put my heart into this and love what I do,” said Michelle. I

love people with food. I’ve always been that way. If I love you, I’m going to cook for you. I love what I’m doing, and I sure hope people can taste that!”

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Kidz Roc show returns to Clay Cooper Theater for 11th year

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Kidz Roc takes the stage at Clay Cooper Theater. (Special to Branson Globe)

Submitted to Branson Globe Kidz Roc, a summer dance show hosted by the Clay Cooper Theater, will storm the stage again this year for three shows over the weekend of July 24 - 25. The cast includes more than 100 teen dancers from all over the country performing in genres that include tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical ballet and contemporary.

The stars of the show are the Go Pro Dancers, a select team of dancers that prepare for the show at a weeklong workshop held each year at the Westgate Branson Woods Resort. These dancers are aspiring professional dancers who attend the workshop to get a feel for life as a member of the entertainment industry. They are coached by working professionals from Los Angeles, New York, Las Vegas and from right here in Branson. These dancers perform the show’s opening and closing numbers, as well as a couple of high-energy numbers in the middle of the show.

The Go Pro Workshop that the dancers attend is an invitation-only program of about 40 “Kidz” each year who are selected based on their dance skills demonstrated during regional Talent On Parade dance competitions, which are hosted all over the country from January through June, including here in Branson each spring. These dancers are the “best-of-the-best” and many have gone on to pursue professional dance careers worldwide.

The balance of the Kidz Roc show is made up of dance acts selected during regional Talent On Parade regional competitions as well. The team at Talent On Parade picks performances specifically designed to entertain, inspire and awe audiences each year. The energy inside the theatre during the show is generally upbeat, exciting and fun for audiences that include the very young, older adults, and everyone in between.

TOP started as a traditional national dance competition business more than 20 years ago by Eric and Kimberly McCluer. Over the years it has developed into a dance education, performance and training company. They host talent competitions in the first half of each year, dance camps and workshops each summer, and dance classes each fall, with specialty events being hosted throughout the year as well. Their offices are located in Haysville, Kansas, and their web address is www.talentonparade.com.

The Clay Cooper Theatre has hosted the show for 10 of its 11 years and includes a performance each year choreographed for the Go Pro Dancers by Tina Cooper herself. Tickets for the show can be purchased in person at the Clay Cooper Theater box office, 3216 76 Country Blvd., or by calling the box office at 417-332-2529.

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Breaker, Breaker, One-Nine

By Stephanie Barney, Owner, Lightspeed Electric Hopefully, most homeowners have a healthy fear of their home’s electrical system. The circuit breakers inside the electrical panel are a part of the home that every homeowner should be comfortable in monitoring and maintaining. Here are a few tips and tidbits of information to help you understand your circuit breakers: • Breakers trip for various reasons and are intended to be reset to restore power.

• To reset a breaker, push it toward the “off” position until you hear/feel a click. Then push it toward the “on” position until it clicks.

• Certain types of breakers trip and land in the center, instead

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of the “off” position. They will not reset back to the “on” position without fully clicking them “off” first.

• Once a year, it is a great idea to exercise all your breakers by turning them all off and back on again.

If a breaker feels spongy, is hot to the touch, will NOT reset, these are warning signs to call an electrician for help. A tripped breaker is usually a symptom of a more serious underlying problem that needs to be resolved. If you have concerns about your circuit breakers or electrical panel, call the professionals at Lightspeed Electrical at 417239-5050. We can help!

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doo wop songs that’ll get your feet movin,’ and those sensational Motown songs will have you snappin’ your fingers and singin’ along!

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Books to help with anxiety

By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer Even a brief online search reveals that anxiety is a common problem. The restrictions, schedule changes, lack of socialization, and increased challenges with childcare or schooling during COVID-19 certainly haven’t helped. There are plenty of selfhelp books out there addressing the issue; the problem is, which to choose? Every reader has at least a few books collecting dust because they didn’t deliver as promised.

Here are a couple to consider: First, there’s “Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Cha-

otic World,” by Max Lucado.

Released in 2017, this book is based on Philippians 4:6–7, “the most underlined passage in the Bible.” Using those verses as an outline, Lucado develops the acronym CALM, reminding us to 1) Celebrate God’s goodness; 2) Ask God for help; 3) Leave your concerns with Him; 4) Meditate on good things.

He doesn’t just leave readers wondering how to do those things, though. For those unfamiliar with Lucado, his signature style is calming and pastoral.

He’s America’s best-selling inspi-

rational author for good reason, as he digs deep into the meaning behind scripture without really saying he’s going to do so. In one example from the book, Lucado shares the story of a corrupt politician who finds a particular constituent’s persistence so annoying that he grants her request just to get rid of her. Several paragraphs in, it dawns on the reader that he’s developing details about Jesus’ parable of the unrighteous judge and the poor widow. He gently uncovers steps for battling anxiety with prayer—practical steps for “talking yourself off the ledge.”

A second book currently receiving many positive comments is Jennie Allen’s “Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts.” Inspired by Allen’s own battle with anxiety, it was, ironically, started before the pandemic but released in 2020 just as

many people needed it.

Allen uses scripture references about renewing the mind and taking thoughts captive, but again, the book doesn’t leave readers thinking, “Sure, right, how do I do that?” Part 1 helps with identifying toxic thoughts and recognizing how they spiral out of control; Part 2 gives practical tools for choosing not to dwell on them; Part 3 helps with retraining the mind, using Jesus’ prayers as a pattern. In the chapter entitled “Drawing Battle Lines,” Allen reminds us, “Taking every thought captive is not about what happens to us. It’s about choosing to believe that God is with us, for us, and loves us even when all hell comes against us. Capturing thoughts and then believing the truth will inform and shape every aspect of your life and give you peace and joy that transcend your

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Just these brief excerpts and comments make it obvious these books are faith-based. That’s for good reason. If 2020 and early 2021 have done nothing else, they’ve served to remind people just how little control we have. The most successful 12-step programs and counseling techniques remind users of the need for a higher power, regardless of the specific way one chooses to worship. These books do not use a particular denominational approach, but do appeal to biblical principles, guiding readers to peace that recent statistics have shown we can’t achieve on our own. Also, they do not discourage the use of resources such as counseling.

We hope these brief reviews serve to guide readers toward a path of peace and away from the anxiety we all sometimes face.

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Easy Cream Cheese Breakfast Pastry MoDOT says ‘Come for the snow, stay for the mow’

By Kerry Dawn Green 1 tube crescent rolls 1 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour Icing 1 cup powdered sugar 4 + tablespoons heavy cream splash vanilla extract Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, flour and vanilla.

Open crescent roll dough and un-

roll, leaving crescents in rectangles.

Press edges together to even out edges and seal any holes. Carefully spread cream cheese filling down the center of the dough to be about 2-3 inches wide. Fold the two sides toward the middle. You can leave a gap approx. 1-inch wide or close entirely.

Bake for 20-30 minutes or until filling is set and crescent dough is golden. Cool before removing from baking sheet. Mix icing ingredients and drizzle over the top of Danish once completely cooled.

Submitted to Branson Globe Are you looking for a job with excellent benefits where you can make a difference in the lives of your fellow Missourians? The Missouri Department of Transportation is looking for you.

Right now, there are full-time maintenance positions open across the state. Salaries start at $14.75 an hour, depending on level of experience and area of operation.

“Missouri travelers depend on us throughout the year to maintain our highway system and especially once the snow starts to fall,” said MoDOT’s Maintenance Director Natalie Roark. “We’re currently looking for individuals who are interested in a career to keep Missouri moving during the winter season and beyond.”

Full-time maintenance employees receive training and a long list of benefits including paid leave, medical, vision and dental insurance and

a retirement plan; and a culturally diverse workplace that is dedicated to safety and personal development.

Applicants need to be at least 18 years old and successfully complete a criminal background check (a misdemeanor or felony conviction is not an automatic restriction to employment). If you don’t already have a commercial driver’s license (CDL), MoDOT will provide training to help you obtain one.

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There are opportunities for advancement and a long-term career.

Opportunities for year-round employment include mowing, striping and other maintenance functions.

“There’s no better time to apply than right now,” Roark said. To learn more about this opportunity and to apply online for positions across the state, go to www.modot. org/opportunities-maintenance.

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Peter Pan Jr. takes flight at the Owen Theatre July 15 - 18 Submitted to Branson Globe The Branson Regional Arts Council is excited to announce that it is finally presenting its BRAC Summer Youth Theatre Institute production of Peter Pan Jr., after being postponed for more than a year due to the pandemic. Fifty-six dedicated cast members between the ages of 6 and 18 are participating in the 2021 Institute and have been rehearsing since June 28 with the BRAC educational staff of directors, choreographers and instructors. The large group of actors has been divided into two casts and will present a total of six performances at the Historic Owen Theatre from Thursday, July 15 through Sunday, July 18.

Reserved seats are on sale now at BransonArts.org/tix or by calling the box office at 417-336-4255.

Based on J.M. Barrie’s classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by Morris “Moose” Charlap and Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty Comden and Adolph Green, Peter Pan is one of the most beloved and frequently performed family favorites of all time. This high-flying Tony

Award-winning musical has been performed around the world and delighted audiences for 60 years and is now adapted for young performers in this Branson Regional Arts Council production at the Historic Owen Theatre.

The BRAC production of Peter Pan Jr. is directed by Jacob Deck and Jacob Estes. The production team includes Karie Dykeman, Kim Hale and Lisa Murphy (producers), Jacob Deck (choreographer), Delyla Uebel (music director), Phyllis Pasley (assistant music director), Somer Dean (education specialist), Kristine Brown, Pamela Meadows, Corbin Rich, Tiffany Rich, M.J. Szumowski, and Molly Zettel (education assistants), Pamela Meadows (lighting director), Mac Hill (technical director) and BRAC Executive Director Jim Barber (marketing and design).

In the story, Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and,

with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget.

In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, the fierce Brave

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Branson United Methodist Women present donation to Elevate Branson Submitted to Branson Globe The United Methodist Women of the Branson United Methodist Church recently presented a check for $2,000 to Elevate Branson for use in its various programs.

The mission of Elevate Branson is “to empower our neighbors to reach their full potential. It starts

with basic food and housing but must include meaningful work, positive relationships, hope, dignity, and purpose to create real and lasting change.”

After the presentation ceremony, the UMW members toured one of the tiny houses that will become part of the Elevate Community.

This community will be an efficient and attractive housing solution with a philosophy of work. Multiple microbusinesses, job training opportunities, and mentorship relationships will provide a productive and dignified living environment, as well as relationships with co-workers, friends and neighbors. A real com-

munity is more than housing; it’s a place to call home.

The United Methodist Women are a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ and to develop a creative, supportive fellowship and to expand the concepts of mission through participation in the global missions of church.

The Branson United Methodist Church UMW operate the Thrift Shop, located at 1208 West 76 Country Blvd., providing a location for people to purchase good used clothing, housewares, jewelry, books, toys and electronics. The Thrift Shop has been in business

for over 62 years and is staffed totally by volunteers from the church.

Funds received from the sale of merchandise are used for expenses only and everything left supports community missions. The Thrift Shop always welcomes donations to help support their mission.

For more information about the UMW or the Thrift Shop, please contact the church office at 417334-6423, by email at churchoffice@bransonumc.org, or on the web at www.bransonumc.org.

For more information about Elevate Branson or the Elevate Community, email info@ElevateBranson.org, or go to the web, www. elevatebranson.org.

Branson United Methodist Church’s United Methodist Women present Elevate Branson with a check for $2,000. (Special to Branson Globe)

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dreamed of soaring high and never growing up.

The 56 young cast members of Peter Pan Jr. include: Abby Wheeler (Peter Pan ), Sophie Douglas (Wendy), Jack Brown (John - Cast 1), Indy Griffith (John - Cast 2), Zoey Viola (Michael - Cast 1), Lee Brown (Michael - Cast 2), Molly McNeill (Liza - Cast 1), Georgia Griffith (Liza - Cast 2), Roxas Pace (Nana - Cast 1), Emma Chandler (Nana - Cast 2), Maddison Moore (Mrs. Darling), Pace Gillman (Mr. Darling), Renee Elkady (Captain Hook), Olivia Buttram (Smee Cast 1), Emily Rivere (Smee - Cast 2), Ava Belin (Tiger Lily), Tayton Boyd (Crocodile - Cast 1), Korey Brown (Crocodile - Cast 2), Jael Frost (Nibs - Lost Boys - Cast 1), Mercy Griffith (Nibs - Lost Boys - Cast 2), Caleb Spurling (Slightly - Lost Boys - Cast 1), Duncan Brown (Slightly - Lost Boys Cast 2), Millie Stauffer (Curley - Lost Boys - Cast 1), Sylvie Barbour (Curley - Lost Boys - Cast 2), Judson Coffman (Twin No. 1 - Lost Boys), James Coffman (Twin No. 2 - Lost Boys), Elizabeth Bohner (Tootles - Lost Boys - Cast 1), Piper Brown (Tootles Lost Boys - Cast 2), Roman Serfaty (Ensemble - Lost Boys), Seth Bounds (Ensemble - Lost Boys

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out the Dogs Gone Grape pageant.

For those interested in being an exhibitor, the application is available at www.HollisterChamber. net. The deadline for food, craft, business and nonprofit exhibitor applications is Tuesday, August 31. Food exhibitors must submit their health permit from the Taney County Health Department along with their application in order to be accepted. Nonprofit Chamber members in good standing who submit an application by August 31 will be extended a special offer of one free 10’x10’ booth.

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Fundraiser with ‘something for everyone’ to benefit wellness center

By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer The Brook Wellness Center is holding a fundraiser that is destined to include something for everyone.

The first annual Family Fun Day Fundraiser is set for July 24. The event includes a chicken and rib smoking contest, carnival games, a live auction, raffles, face paint-

ing, a photo booth, a bounce castle, fantastic festival foods, health screenings, music and much more.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Brook Wellness Cen-

ter Scholarship Fund, providing access to treatment and counseling for children, teens and adults.

The Brook Wellness Center, long established in the Branson area, recently opened a second office in Branson West, to assist even more people in need of individual counseling, group therapy and support services.

Those attending the event must purchase a wrist band, which will include food and admittance to most activities. Early bird tickets may be purchased by visiting www.thebrookwellnesscenter. org. Advanced tickets are $10 for adults and $4 for children 6-12.

Children ages 5 and under are free. Tickets purchased the day of

the event are $15 for adults and $5 for children in the 6-12 age group.

“The Brook Wellness Center’s Family Fun Day Fundraiser will have something for everyone,” said Katie Young, Social Media Engineer for The Brook Wellness Center. “From food to games, baby goats to Zumba classes, join us for a great time while supporting a good cause!”

The Brook Wellness Center Family Fun Day Fundraiser will be held at the Ignite Church at Lakewood, 19585 Mo. Highway 413 in Reeds Spring, on Saturday, July 24, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, visit www. thebrookwellnesscenter.org or call 417-527-8877.

Speeding remains top cause of roadway fatalities in 2021 Submitted to Branson Globe A rise in speeding and other reckless driving behaviors continues to be a disturbing trend in 2021.

During the first half of the year, more than 450 people lost their lives in a crash on Missouri roadways. So far during 2021, Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers have

issued more than 16,000 citations to drivers traveling 20 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit, a 9% increase from the same time period in 2020. “Traveling too fast reduces a driver’s ability to react to changing conditions, increases stopping distance, and reduces the effectiveness of occupant protection equipment in your vehicle,” said Missouri State Highway Patrol Lieutenant Eric Brown.

Following the August 2020 repeal of the all-rider helmet law, motorcyclist fatalities are up 33% and the number of unhelmeted riders killed in crashes increased from two in the first six months of 2020 to 31 so far in 2021.

“The increase in motorcycle fatalities is very concerning, but so are the overall trends” said Missouri Department of Transportation’s Assistant State Highway and Traffic Engineer Jon Nelson. “We see the same behaviors coming into play over and over again, and the reality is, these crashes don’t have to happen. You can take these simple steps to keep yourself and your passengers safe: wear a seat belt or motorcycle helmet, put your phone down, and slow down.”

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the rank of sergeant in the Marine Corps during the Korean conflict.

Kinel counted himself lucky after his time in the Marine Corps and started the garden as a way to do something for other vets that weren’t as fortunate as himself.

“Many people don’t realize that at 93 years old, Ben was out there almost every day working on that garden himself, making it

into what it has become. The Veterans Memorial Garden is a staple of Branson’s Veteran-focused culture. We are proud to honor and recognize Kinel for his contribution to the city of Branson,” said Mayor Milton.

The actual mayoral proclamation was read at the memorial ceremony, organized by Veterans’ hospice organization, Dream Team Hospice Compassus and the Veterans and Military Coalition of the Ozarks.

Jerri Kinel looks on as Jack Herschend, co-founder of the Veterans Memorial Garden, presents the golden hand pruner to Jana Evans who becomes the new garden administrator after Ben’s unexpected passing. (Photo by George Kurland)

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Faith Community Health announces new director of development and community partnerships

Submitted to Branson Globe Faith Community Health (FAiTH) is pleased to announce that Michele Dean has accepted a new position as the director of development and community partnerships, effective July 5, 2021.

Dean began working with the ministry in 2018 as the director of FaithCare business development and director of charitable giving.

During her time at FAiTH, Michele has implemented protocols that have improved efficiency and grown the FaithCare program.

She has also frequently been recognized for outstanding achievements in fundraising and donor relations.

“I feel it’s very important to be intentional about meeting the needs of those in our community

who do not have access to healthcare,” says Dean. “In my new role, I will have a great opportunity to further our mission of sharing God’s love through whole-person care. We have a wonderful team at FAiTH, and I am excited to be a part of its future.”

As the director of development and community partnerships, Michele will continue to work with FaithCare partners and fundraising events and will also give direction to FAiTH’s communications and grant support team. Her leadership in these key areas will position FAiTH to better serve our community.

“We are excited that Michele has chosen to lead a growing team supporting our donors and community partners,” said Kenn Tilus, executive director at FAiTH. “She has a heart for our patients and a desire to serve.”

Faith Community Health is a charitable medical clinic bringing #Hope4Health to the medically underserved who live and work in the communities of Stone and Taney counties. Patients benefit from affordable, income-based access to primary care, mental health, vision and prescription services. FAiTH relies on dona-

tions and partnerships with area businesses to operate its charitable medical and prescription medicine services, serving over 7,000 area residents since 2010.

Faith Community Health operates five days a week, providing a broad range of healthcare services in its clinic in the former Branson Elementary school building on Sixth Street in downtown Branson. To learn more about Faith Community Health’s mission, vision and impact in Stone and Taney counties, please visit the FAiTH website: FaithCommunityHealth.org.

Taney County Health Department updates COVID numbers Submitted to Branson Globe The Taney County Health Department (TCHD) is saddened to confirm the deaths of six, previ-

ously unreported, Taney County residents due to COVID-19. The individuals passed during the month of June.

The deaths include: • 4 individuals in their 70s • 1 individual in their 80s • 1 individual in their 90s The total of Taney County residents whose deaths can be attributed to COVID-19 is now 108.

TCHD announces COVID-19 deaths after the county of residence and the cause of death can be confirmed with both the Taney County Coroner’s Office and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. As a result, Taney County death count updates may differ from numbers announced by the state of Missouri.

TCHD reminds residents that there are three tools available to lessen their likelihood of getting COVID19: vaccination, physical distancing, and wearing a face covering. TCHD is asking everyone to continue to practice good hand hygiene and stay home when sick. TCHD highly encourages everyone 12 years of age and older to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Our condolences go out to all the families who have lost loved ones due to COVID-19.

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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AUTOMOBILE: 2002 Blue 320 Mercedes Cabaret Convertible with twin turbos with 100K miles; blue and silver; really clean.

ANTIQUE & RUSTIC FURNITURE: Fantastic carved oak hutch cabinet; Vernie Martin vitrine display; Several sets of Oak & Walnut chairs; 4ft Oak church pew; Ice cream table; pine potato bin; Mission oak chest; square oak table with four chairs; oak china hutch with curved glass; 3pc carved parlor set with swans; Horner china with carved figurines and serpentine glass; oak side board with carved lions; walnut hall tree with mirror; small carved book case with 2 glass and 2 wood doors; carved corner curio; oak secretary; marble top walnut parlor tables; fancy carved library table with carved griffins; oak 2 door bookcase; Two 5-Stack mahogany bookcases; Duncan Phyfe drum table; swinging rope cradle; walnut Lincoln desk with bookcase above; oak flip-top game table; walnut baby cradle on rockers; rare antique carved horse table with 3 matching carved horse chairs; folding sewing rocker; mahogany china cabinet with curved glass; oak hall tree; oak 4 stack bookcase; oak high chair makes into stroller; fancy carved parlor lamp; brass and onyx floor lamp; pr walnut organ lamps.

COUNTY STORE AND COIN OP: Player piano with leaded glass front with drums and symbols, takes 25 cents; crank roller organ; tabletop victor phonograph; 5¢ Mills tabletop slot machine; antique Faro tabletop; 1¢ lollipop porcelain scales; bronze and porcelain floor model scales; airplane youth barber chair; walnut organ.

PRIMITIVES AND COLLECTIBLES: Camel back trunks; over 50 antique carved duck decoys; several sets antique Carpier lights; hand crank sheep shearers; spinning wheels; flax wheel; brass ships; parrot cage on stand; walking stick collection; 3 matching hanging lights with leaded glass shades; large wooden bird cage on stand; 2 carved wooden carousel horses; wood burning stove with Indian finial; cast iron toy & bank collection; large carved Eagle on plaque; German stein collection; little red wagon; brass coat stand; wicker doll carriage; wood and iron bird cage; large flying model airplane; collection derby hats; cast iron fireman plaque.

BRONZE STATUARY: 4ft girl with jug fountain; 2 children with flowers; 6 ft bronze wood-like bench; 4ft girl with wheat and sickle; 4ft boy with fish fountain; 5ft tall falconer on horse bronze.

ANTIQUE CLOCKS: Ithaca Grandfather clock; 2ft square oak mantle clock; camel back clocks; 30-hour weight clock; Bigelow banjo weight clock; Ithaca calendar clock; Fantastic 7ft carved Cuco clock.

PORCELAIN CRYSTAL CHINA: Pair Oriental porcelain fishbowls; set bullseye and cranberry crystal; Gone with the Wind lamp with carnival ice white grape shades; lots of cut crystal; cabinet full of fine china; R.S. Prussia, Bavaria, Germany etc.

HORSE RELATED: Black youth parade saddle; Ted Flowers parade saddle with heavy breast plate and parade drapes with horse head motif; horse harness jewelry; carousel horse.

GUNS: Winchester MDL 21 grade 3; 12GA double with deluxe checkered walnut stock; Browning grade 5 engraved 410 o/u with gold birds in custom case; 3 Winchester MDL 42-410 pump shotguns full choke 3” mag; Winchester MDL 1876 in 50 CAL; 45-60 CAL and 40-60 CAL; Winchester MDL 1873s in 32; 38 and 44 saddle ring carbine; Remington MDL 541 21 CAL sniper rifle marked US; Miller Belvin 16GA 5x5 double engraved with deluxe wood; Parker Bros. coach gun marked Wells Fargo with carved walnut stock; Parker Bros 12GA coach gun also marked Wells Fargo & Co.; Uberti MDL 1873 44-40 sporting rifle with checkered walnut stock & forearm; Colt MDL 1851 Navy in original box with accessories; Colt police 31 CAL percussion; Gamblers box with derringer and ivory handle Bowie knife; Smith & Wesson 44 MAG revolver in original wooden box.

KNIFES: Several Bowie knifes; Wells Fargo marked bowie in case; buffalo bill knife with etched blade; set of hand cuffs in box.

INDIAN ART & ARTIFACTS: 7ft Cigar store Indian (fine quality); Sioux horse war stick; Blackfoot war shirt with human hair and bead work; Nice collection of fine quality flint, arrow, and spear points; stone axes; pipe tomahawk; Red Sioux pipe; Hopewell idols; (a very nice collection).

JEWELRY: Platinum rings with 5.50ct round diamond solitaire; 14K diamond mount with 4.65ct cushion cut diamond solitaire; 14K tennis bracelet with 10ct diamonds; 14K ring with 50ct amethyst; 14K ring with high quality 3.40ct blue sapphire in baguette diamond mount; 18K ladies Rolex President with diamond dial and bezel; 14K chain and bezel with US $20 St. Gaudens coin; 14K ear studs with 3.30ct diamonds; 14K earrings with 2ct in and out mounted diamonds; vintage white gold ring with grey star sapphire; 14K chain and pendant with 10ct blue Topaz; 14K gents ring with 2ct diamond cluster; ladies platinum ring with 2ct princess cut diamond solitaire; 14K necklace with 4ct diamonds; Nice collection fashion rings with diamond, sapphires, emeralds, rubies, amethyst and other precious gemstones; several rings with up to 1ct diamond solitaires in diamond mounts; other chains with pendants; a beautiful collection, ALL GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC. RARE COIN COLLECTION: Sell Saturday at 12:00 Noon. Fine collection Morgan dollars including rare key dates and uncirculated coins. Rare Carson City trade dollar; 1860-O seated dollar in Unc. condition; Flying Eagle cents; complete set Indian head cents; large cents, 1/2¢ pieces; 2¢ pcs; complete set Washington quarters; partial set UNC and high trade Morgan Dollars; 20th century type set; over 100 Indian head cents; bag of 500 peace dollars; over 100 walking Liberty half dollars; complete set peace dollars; set Ike dollars; over 300 mercury dimes; GOLD Type 1 $1 liberty gold; $2½ Indian; 8 - $10 liberty gold; US $20 liberty gold; US $20 St. Gaudens; $10 Indian gold. US $50 buff alo 1oz gold; rare 2009 ultra-high relief gold; plus more. CURRENCY: Several $1 blanket size blue seal silver certificates; $1 black Eagle silver cents; 1890 $5 legal tender note with General Thomas portrait; 1880 $10 legal tender Jack Ass note; 1899 $10 buffalo note; 1934A and 1934P $500 bills; 1934 $1000 bill; SILVER BULLION: 2-100oz silver bars; 80-1oz silver buffalo rounds; Trump 1oz rounds; plus, others.

TAXIDERMY: Large Elk head; Buffalo Head mount; white tail monster buck; racoon in boat; Skunk, opossum, beaver, and other small animal mounts; standing and walking bear mounts; Cougar mount; several African mounts; a very nice clean collection of taxidermy.

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Globetrotters perform at Silver Dollar City

Joining the celebration of Silver Dollar City’s 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee is the legendary (over 90 years) Harlem Globetrotters’ Skills Showcase. Performances are at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. The show is a combination of athleticism, theater and comedy with audience participation a highlighted feature—total fun for all ages! (Photo by George Kurland)

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ALG Network founder pens powerful song ‘In a Dream’

By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer A songwriter with Branson ties is enjoying tremendous success.

Roy Young’s song “In a Dream” was released to radio in February, is climbing the charts and destined to be a No. 1 hit.

Young is the founder of the ALG Gospel Network, which streams 24 hours a day on ROKU and provides Christian and family programming. Young prominently and regularly features Branson talent on the ALG Network.

Performed by vocalist James Marvell, and actress and recording artist, Tomey Sellars, Young’s powerful and inspirational song was recorded for Nashville-based Colt Records. Founded by J.K. Coltrain, Colt Records is a growing independent record label that is quickly becoming one of the nation’s top independent labels for the country music genre. The song is currently in the No. 2 spot on one of the leading independent

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music charts.

“In 2000, I wrote the song “In a Dream.” It was based on a dream that I had,” Young explained. “In that dream, I was walking with Jesus on a path that was leading toward a wall with two big wood doors. As we were walking, I realized that something was missing in my life. I couldn’t find what I was

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Free swim day Aug. 2 at AquaPlex

Submitted to Branson Globe The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will offer a Free Swim Day on Monday, August 2, 2021, presented in partnership with State Park Marina.

Due to a maximum person capacity at the pool, this is a first come, first served event. In lieu of admission, the Parks Department asks that each person bring one nonperishable food item as a donation to our local food pantry, Christian Action Ministries.

The pool will open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. All you’ll need is your swimsuit and towel, and be ready for some fun in the sun!

For more information on other special events, like Free Swim Day at the Branson AquaPlex, please visit our Programs & Special Events section on our website, BransonParksandRecreation.com.

looking for. When Jesus and I got to the doors, we walked through into heaven, and I found the peace that I was looking for. We then walked down streets of gold and the Lord pointed to a mansion on a hill and He said, ‘This is yours now that you are mine.’ Then, when I turned around to look at the Lord, He was gone. I then felt a peace I had never felt before.”

Young continued, “When I awoke, I grabbed a pencil and a notepad and wrote the song “In a Dream.” Now, 21 years later, I have sent it to James Marvell. It was recorded by James and the very talented Tomey Sellars and mixed by the talented Michael Chauncy at Dream Lab Recording Studio, and the song “In a Dream” is now the theme song for the ALG Network and climbing up the Indie Chart Top 20. It is now at No. 2. Keep following the ALG Gospel Network to see if we go to No. 1.”

Marvell, formerly with the pop group Mercy and the Country Cavaleers, and also a longtime Branson entertainer and supporter of the area, said of his friend, “It is a unique thing for the founder of a TV network

to write a hit song, and now it’s heading to the top of the charts, on a leading chart out of Nashville.”

To follow Young’s song “In a Dream”, visit www.indie-chart. com.

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by J. D. Salinger published by Little Brown and Company 1957 US Marine Major John Glenn sets transcontinental speed record (03:28:08) 1969 Apollo 11 launched, carrying 1st men to land on Moon 1980 Ronald Reagan nominated for US President by Republicans in Detroit 1994 “The Three Tenors”, Plácido Domingo, José Carreras and Luciano Pavarotti, perform in Los Angeles, California 1999 John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and sister-in-law Lauren Bessette are killed in a plane crash off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard. The Piper Saratoga aircraft was piloted by Kennedy.

2004 Martha Stewart is sentenced to five months in prison plus five months in home confinement for lying to federal investigators

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2. Copper Run Distillery in Branson was the first legal distillery in the Ozarks since Prohibition ended in 1933.

3. Table Rock Lake is the largest lake in Missouri, and has almost as much shoreline as

July 16, 2021 • 31 the entire state of California 4. Silver Dollar City has hosted 71 million guests since its opening on May 1, 1960.

5. It takes more than 144,000 lights to light the Branson Ferris Wheel.

6. The 15 water cannons at the Branson Landing Fountains shoot 120-foot geysers every hour.

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This is a SMOKE FREE, NON-TOBACCO USE business. Pre-employment drug screening. Apply in person.

No phone calls. 206 E. Main St., Branson.

POINT LOOKOUT NURSING & REHAB is excited to announce that we are currently hiring RNs, LPNs, CNAs, NAs, CMTs, housekeeping, and dietary staff. We are currently offering a new hire sign on bonus plan for these positions and a great benefit plan. For more information, call 417-334-4105 or apply in person at 11103 Historic Hwy. 165, Hollister, MO. EOE

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

HELP WANTED

HOUSEKEEPER AND LAUNDRY ATTENDANT NEEDED. We are offering a $200 hiring bonus for full time or close to full time employees.

We are looking for full time or part time employees. We offer a good working environment where most of our employees have been here for many years.

Call Peggy for more information 417-239-6096

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

DIMITRI GYROS kitchen, servers and part time hostess Apply anytime - in person only 111 E Main St Branson, MO 65616

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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