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Aug 21 - 22, 2020 • Vol. 1, Issue 125
Pastor names four area people he would like to see go to hell
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Grand Opening:
New shop lets you create custom designs. Page 3
Evangelist Dr. Cecil Todd. (FILE)
Lions Make Donation: Gift allows Elevate Branson to serve kids. Page 3
Disabled Sportsmen: MDC creates hunting opportunities. Page 14
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Sunny and dry over the next five days. Highs in upper 80s to low 90s.
AREA APPRECIATION SET: The Haygoods invite you to see their show. SEE STORY ON PAGE 6.
Branson board of aldermen to swear in new member on Tuesday By Brenda Meadows Staff Writer Julia King will be sworn in and take her seat as Branson’s newest member of its Board of Aldermen in during its regular board meeting on Tuesday, August 25. King was unanimously selected by the Branson Board of Aldermen to fill the Ward 3 alderman seat that became available after Kevin McConnell resigned. Since McConnell moved from the ward he represented, he was no longer qualified to represent it.
King, Senior Consultant / Project Manager at HPG, Healthcare Performace Group, was appointed after Mayor Akers selected her name from a list of applicants, in accordance with a state statute. She was then voted on by the Board of Aldermen. King was placed on the list of applicants after former Mayor Karen Best called Les Brown, Jr. and asked him if he knew anyone who would be a good candidate to fill the vacant alderman seat.
Julia King. (Special to Branson Globe)
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By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer Dr. Cecil Todd, evangelist and founder of the nationally acclaimed Revival Fires ministries presented the final and most talked about sermon in a series of seven on Wednesday night at Lakewood Church in Branson West. Entitled “Four People in the Branson Area I Would Like to See Go to Hell”, the sermon received a great deal of attention -and speculation -- prior to Wednesday evening, according to Todd. “The topic is very unusual, very daring,” said Todd.. “But across my more than 70 years in ministry, I have learned that you have to get people’s attention before you can tell them what you want to say. Curiosity killed the cat and satisfaction brought it back, so I use a lot of curious things that stir people’s thinking, in order to get them to come.” The sermon is one that Todd has taken to multiple venues, audiSEE PASTOR, PAGE 11
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City provides direct answers to mandatory face covering questions By: Gary J. Groman, a.k.a. The Ole Seagull At a Special Board meeting on July 28, 2020, by a four to one (4 to 1) margin, the Branson Board of Aldermen (Board) approved a mandatory face covering ordinance. The purpose of the ordinance is to protect Branson residents and visitors from the spread of COVID-19. Aldermen Jeff Seay, Bob Simmons, Bill Skains, and Jamie Whiteis voted for the ordinance. Alderman Larry Milton voted against it. It went into effect at 12:01 AM on July 31, 2020, and expires at 11:59 PM on September 8, 2020, at which time, “absent further action by the Board, it’s “repealed in its “entirety.” September 8, is the date of the Board’s first September meeting. An email containing questions relating to the automatic repealing of the ordinance, its enforcement, and significant complaints
or problems was sent to Melody Pettit, Communications Manager for the city of Branson. Pettit’s answers, as of August 17, 2020, are as follows: 1. As of this date, has there been any staff discussion about extending the mandatory mask ordinance? Answer: There has been no formal discussion as the meeting to discuss this is the regular Board of Aldermen meeting on September 8, 2020. 2. As of this date, have any of the aldermen or the mayor asked about extending it? Answer: The Branson Board of Aldermen has not asked for a special meeting to discuss the issue prior to the regular Board of Aldermen meeting that will be held on September 8, 2020, which already includes this issue on the agenda. 3. As of this date, Is there any plan, no matter how preliminary,
to extend the ordinance? Answer: There are no formal plans at this time, as the date the Board of Aldermen will discuss this is not until September 8, 2020. 4. As of this date, how many “calls for service” involving the mandatory face-covering ordinances have the police respond to? Answer: As of Monday morning, August 17, 2020, the Branson Police Department has had 45 calls related to face coverings. 5. As of this date, have any citations or other enforcement actions been necessary? Answer: As of Monday morning, August 17, 2020, the Branson Police Department has not issued any citations. People are responding positively to the education component of the Police Department’s face covering enforcement. 6. Is the city doing any compliance checking to ensure that SEE CITY, PAGE 10
TANEY COUNTY 556 STONE COUNTY 204
RECOVERED CASES TANEY COUNTY 124 STONE COUNTY 132
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Jenkins, Bourque engagement announced Special to Branson Globe David and Paula Tresler of Lampe, MO, and Clifford Jenkins of Kansas, along with Dallas Wade Bourque, Sr. of Lafayette, LA, and Dinah Rich of Hollister, MO announce the engagement of their children, Brittney Suzanne Jenkins and Dallas Wade Bourque, Jr. both of Hollister.
Ms. Jenkins is a 2020 graduate of Ozarks Technical Community College in Hollister, and is employed at Shepherd of the Hills Living Center in Branson. Mr. Bourque is a 2009 graduate of West Plains High School and is employed by North Pole Productions. An October 10, 2020 wedding is planned.
COVID-19 in Stone and Taney counties, by the numbers: (As of 08/20/2020. Data provided by TCHD and SCHD websites) CONFIRMED POSITIVE CASES
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Special to Branson Globe BRANSON, Missouri – The Shepherd of the Hills is hosting Shepherd’s Fall Craft Fair at the farm September 11-13. The event will feature artisans and crafters from all different skill sets including woodworking, quilting, painting, weaving, pottery making, baking, and much more. Guests can shop from the different artisan stands, walk-through a self-guided tour of the farm, and have their kids enjoy Lil’ Pete’s Playland. There will also be food trucks, a restaurant, an ice cream shop, and several other activities and shows that the whole family can enjoy while visiting the Craft Fair. Tickets will be available at the gate for $5 per person, per day.
Anyone under the age of 12 years old will be admitted for free. Parking is also free. The entry gate will be at the ticket booth near the Playhouse Theater and craft shops in the park. The event will be three full days starting on Friday, September 11. The hours of the craft fair will be Friday-Saturday 9 AM-6 PM and Sunday 9 AM-5 PM. Follow along on our Facebook page with Shepherd’s Craft Fair or visit our website https:// shepherdscraftfair.com/ for up-todate information about the event. While craft exhibitions are certainly not new to Shepherd, it has been several years since we’ve had a fall craft event. This annual event will occur each year on the weekend after Labor Day. If inter-
ested in becoming a vendor at the craft fair, applications are still being sent out and accepted by emailing info@theshepherdofthehills.com. Vendors will pay $25 that will go toward marketing expenses. The Shepherd of the Hills Farm is the actual location where the best-selling 1907 book by Harold Bell Wright was written. Now, there is an outdoor drama, dinner theater, an award-winning adventure park, and much more. Shepherd of the Hills Farm is located at 5586 W 76 Hwy., Branson, MO 65616. To learn more about the farm or to plan your trip, visit our website at www.theshepherdofthehills.com
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Pets of the Week Tri-Lakes Humane Society, Reeds Spring
Call (417) 272-8113 or visit www.tri-lakeshumanesoc.org
MINI is a 2 year old male. He was found as a stray but you’d never know it based on his friendly nature. He has very unusual orange eyes. So unique. He is curious and loves toys. Come by the shelter and check out this handsome guy.
Still no day in court for Fulnecky in Springfield suit Staff Reports Was it something she said? Springfield attorney Kristi Fulnecky may have been able to get a hearing on her lawsuit against the city of Branson regarding the mask mandate, but the suit against Springfield still does not have a Greene county judge who can take the case. So far, seven judges have recused themselves from the case. Each cite a conflict of interest
because they know the Springfield mayor and members of the Springfield city council. Judge number eight is now considering if they can stay on the case. Fulnecky had asked the first judge in the case removed due to perceived conflicts. If all judges in Greene County recuse themselves from the case, a judge will be assigned from another county.
Kristi Fulnecky at a recent press conference. (Ozarks Independent)
GINGER is a 2 year old female Boxer mix. She was owner relinquished. This girl is very energetic and will make a great hiking buddy or walk companion. She doesn’t care for other dogs. She is ready for a forever home.
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Registration now open for adult basketball, volleyball Special to Branson Globe BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently taking registrations for fall Adult Basketball and Adult Volleyball leagues. Both the basketball and volleyball leagues are designed for teams of all skill levels and offer the opportunity to play in a recreational, intermediate or competitive league. The basketball registration deadline is September 15, 2020 and the volleyball deadline is September 17, 2020. Both leagues feature an 8 game regular season, followed by a single-elimination tournament. Adult Basketball: Basketball games will be held on Monday eve-
nings beginning September 28 Adult Volleyball: Volleyball games will be played on Thursday evenings beginning October 1 The health and safety of our participants is a top priority. Efforts will be made to encourage social distancing, the wearing of face coverings and to follow all Taney County Health Department COVID-19 health precautions and recommendations. For more information about all Branson Parks & Recreation’s sports leagues or to register online, please visit our website at www. bransonparksandrecreation.com or contact the Branson RecPlex at 417-335-2368.
C of O student newscast, ‘The Point’, recognized nationally
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks student-produced newscast, “The Point,” received awards from the Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) in its college media competition. The students of “The Point” also received national recognition from the Society of Professional Journalists this summer. Erin Hayes, professor of the practice of journalism and media, is the advisor for “The Point.” “Our broadcast news students continue to prove that hard work, a dedication to truth, and a sincere desire to excel result in excellent work,” Hayes said. “The fact that judges at the regional and national levels, year after year, award their efforts is a testament to our students’ talent and determination. I am very proud of them and grateful to the College for providing the resources our students need to do their very best work.” Students were recognized this summer at the national level by the Society of Professional Journalists, which has announced the
national winners of the 2019 Mark of Excellence Awards. These awards recognize collegiate work published or broadcasted during 2019. The awards honor the best in student journalism. As such, judges were directed to choose only those entries which they felt were outstanding work, worthy of a national honor. If the judges determined that none of the entries rose to the level of excellence, no award was given. The following award was announced for College of the Ozarks students: Broadcast News Videography – National Finalist: “Bobcat Thunder,” by Nathaniel Snipes, Ben Johnson, Caleb Brubaker, and Matthew Weathermon, junior public relations major from Marionville, Missouri. “Bobcat Thunder” was a regional SPJ winner, which advanced it to the national level. The Society of Professional Journalists is the nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the SEE NEWSCAST, PAGE 8
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Area appreciation set for one of Branson’s most talked-about shows By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer One of Branson’s most talked-about shows, The Haygoods, is showcasing a new production for 2020, and offering locals a special opportunity to see it by holding Area Appreciation August 25 - September 19. The Haygoods is widely acclaimed as one of the most successful first-generation variety shows in Branson. Now celebrating their 28th season, The Haygoods began their Branson career at Silver Dollar City, where they performed from 1993 - 2001 before bringing their high-energy show to the Branson strip. Throughout their years in the Ozarks, they have sold over 6 million tickets, and have perKim Rohde Publisher (417) 872-2951 lkimrohde@yahoo.com
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formed more than 7,0000 shows in Branson. Last year alone, The Haygoods enjoyed approximately 85 sold-out shows, with an unprecedented 350 sell-outs over the past four years. The Haygoods show features five performing brothers and one sister -- Timothy, Patrick, Dominic, Michael, Matthew and Catherine -- who range in age from 42 to 28. Two additional brothers left the show several years ago to pursue other interests. Each of The Haygoods can be seen singing, dancing, and playing a multitude of instruments, including guitar, keyboard, percussion, violin, saxophone and harp, to name a few. The siblings’ mother, Marie, is also an integral part of the show’s success, helping out backstage, and in the sales and marketing department. Marie also designs and sews the beautiful and intricate costumes worn on stage by The Haygoods.
Each year, The Haygood create two new shows, one for the regular season and one for the Christmas season. Each new show features new music, new routines, new costumes, special effects and lighting. The latest production takes things another step further with a new high-powered triple laser system, a huge immersive projection screen, amazing new pyrotechnics and a host of other surprises. The exciting new show features incredible special effects never before seen in Branson. Traditional show favorites, including tap dancing, the guitar playing robot, the upside down flying guitar player, Banjo Boy, and the angelic harp music will still be featured in the Haygoods show, but will be updated, according to Timothy Haygood. The Haygoods have called the beautiful Clay Cooper Theatre home for the past six years. With
its state-of-the-art sound and lighting, three stages, and fantastic crew and staff, the 76 Country Boulevard location is a perfect fit for The Haygoods. “We want to give a huge thank you to Clay and Tina Cooper for the amazing theater we get to perform in,” noted Haygood.. ‘We are very, very grateful to them, and have loved working with them for the past six years.” Timothy and his siblings are also extremely thankful to their friends and fans, especially those here in the Branson Tri-Lakes area. “We are incredibly grateful for the support we have received from the folks in Branson. We know the only reason we are successful is because of the support of the community,” Timothy stated. “We take great pride in reinvesting in our show every year to continue to bring folks to town to experience what we have to offer here in our entertainment commu-
nity. We are Branson Believers, and look forward to an incredibly bright future right here in the heart of the Ozark Mountains.” As a way of thanking the community for their support, The Haygoods will be offering Area Appreciation for all locals for a limited time. From August 25 through September 19, tickets, normally priced at $50, will be offered at a special discount rate of only $19 for the 2 pm and 7:30 pm shows. Please call the box office for more details, at 417-3394664, and remember that seating is very limited due to social distancing. “We would love for folks to come out and see all of the new segments in our show,” said Haygood “We pulled out all the stops, and the show right now is better than it has ever been. If you haven’t seen the show this year, you haven’t seen the show at all!”
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Hollister’s newest greenspace, Connell Park, is dedicated Special to Branson Glove Tuesday, August 18, was a perfect evening to welcome the newest greenspace to downtown Hollister. The City of Hollister Park Board dedicated Connell Park and had the opportunity to thank the family of Pat and Patricia Connell for their continued support of the community. Connell Park has added picnic areas and access to Turkey Creek. Thank you to Chad and Meghan Connell and Tim and Kim Connell for joining us for a beautiful evening.
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free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior. Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry through the daily work of its roughly 6,000 members, works to inspire and educate current and future journalists through professional development, and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press through its advocacy efforts. Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) The Mid-America Chapter of NATAS works to encourage excellence in the television community by providing and developing leadership, by building community in television through camaraderie, and by providing networking opportunities, education, and resources. Mid-America NATAS is the gatekeeper of the prestigious regional EMMY® Awards. Mid-America represents the most experienced and talented televi-
bransonglobe.com sion professionals from all disciplines of the industry. Awards earned by “The Point” included two Pillars of Excellence and five Honorable Mentions. Pillar of Excellence Newswriting: Avery Reed, junior journalism major from Belleville, Illinois Photography: “Bobcat Thunder,” Benjamin Johnson, senior journalism major from Fayetteville, Arkansas; Nathaniel Snipes, senior nutrition and dietetics major from Rogers, Arkansas; and Caleb Brubaker, senior journalism major from St. James, Missouri Honorable Mention General Assignment Light News: “Tunnels,” Benjamin Johnson, Nathaniel Snipes General Assignment Light News: “Bobcat Thunder,” Benjamin Johnson, Nathaniel Snipes, Caleb Brubaker Craft - Editor: Ethan Harrison, senior video production major from Mountain Grove, Missouri Photography: Ethan Harrison Photography: “Welcome to College,” the photojournalists of “The Point”
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MoDOT advisory: Be alert for back-to-school traffic
Special to Branson Globe JEFFERSON CITY – With school districts starting at different times, and with the possible modification of school schedules due to COVID-19 precautions, drivers are urged to be extra vigilant as students begin returning to class. Motorists are urged to slow down and pay attention as more children will be on or near roadways, walking and bicycling to school or waiting for the bus—most for the first time in several months. With many students returning to Missouri’s colleges and universities, motorists could experience increased traffic on major highways over the next two weeks. Here are some back to school safe driving reminders. For Drivers: • Buckle Up Phone Down! These four words are never more important than during the school year. Looking away from the roadway to send a text message doubles the chance of being involved in a crash. Avoid using your cellphone or any other activity that might take attention away from the roadway. And set a good example for your young passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is buckled in. • Expect the unexpected! When backing out of a driveway or leaving a garage, watch out for children walking or bicycling to school. Remember, children in groups or who are arriving late for the bus may dart into the street without looking for traffic. • Do not pass! It is a state law that vehicles in both lanes must stop when a school bus has its red warning lights flashing and the stop sign is extended.
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• Slow down! Watch for school zones where speed limits are reduced. For Students: • Always stay in sight of the bus driver! Make eye contact when possible. Assume drivers cannot see you and never walk behind a school bus. • Don’t hurry off the bus! Make sure to check traffic first. • Use sidewalks where available! If you must walk in the street, walk single file facing traffic. • Be alert! Avoid using cellphones, ear buds and hand-held games as they can be a distraction. • Use caution! When crossing a street—in a crosswalk or at a corner—look left, then right, then left again. Wait until all cars are stopped or the road is clear before stepping out—that means all cars in all lanes in all directions. More information on school bus and pedestrian safety can be found at www.savemolives.com
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Golf tournaments underway in the Ozarks this week and next
Ozarks National is one of the top new public courses in the country. (Big Cedar Lodge)
By Scott McCauley, HometownDailyNews.com In a year that started with no PGA Champions Tour event scheduled for the area after Johnny Morris and Bass Pro Shops ended their hosting of the Legends of Golf Event, two tournaments are being held in the next week. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the desire to cluster tournaments where possible, the PGA Champions Tour begins the first of two tournaments in
the Branson Creek Complex with the Charles Schwab Series at Bass Pro Shops Big Cedar Lodge taking place through today at the Buffalo Ridge Course. That tournament is followed by Charles Schwab Series at Ozarks National taking place next week. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, no spectators will be allowed to watch either of the tournaments but live coverage will be presented daily on The Golf Channel.
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ty education campaign. Officers are empowered to work with businesses, citizens, and guests as well as respond to questions and provide information regarding the face covering ordinance. Although these conversations typically occur on 911 calls, officers often engage in proactive, positive conversations about the ordinance. 7. Outside of having to wear a face-covering, have there been any major complaints or problems with the ordinance? Answer: People are responding positively to the education component of the Police Department’s face covering enforcement. The Police Department has not had any major complaints or problems with this ordinance.
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businesses are complying with the ordinance? Answer: The City of Branson Police Department has a proactive patrol presence throughout the city and remains willing, able, and ready to respond to 911 calls and complaints. Additionally, the police department embraces community-based, problem-solving policing which allows it to interact with and maintain an open dialog with citizens and guests. These partnerships are the foundation of the department’s success. The challenges associated with COVID19 have created opportunities for officers to work with the community, especially as it relates to the communi-
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toriums, crusades and churches across the nation. It is a message that always brings about great results. Todd, the middle of 11 children, grew up in the mountains of Southeast Oklahoma, an area he calls “The Land that God Forgot”. The pastor didn’t attend church until he was 17, because there were no churches near his boyhood home. As a teenager, Todd felt a calling on his life, and made the decision to leave Oklahoma to go into the ministry. Todd is a graduate of Ozark Christian College of Joplin, MO and holds three Doctorate of Divinity degrees Todd and his wife moved to the Branson area 34 years ago. It was in Branson West that he located his Revival Fires Ministries headquarters. “I was the first national ministry to come to the Branson area,” Todd recalled. “For five years, we rented the Grand Palace, where we held Revival Fires Camp Meetings. More than 20,000 people would come over a three day period.” The Todds are the proud parents of six grown children, all of whom are ordained pastors. Four of the six live locally and are active in area ministries. One son has stepped up to fill the pulpit of Branson’s Faith and Wisdom Church following the passing of Pastor Gary McSpadden, while a second heads up the World Mission Alliance Ministries in Branson West. One of Todd’s daughters is his Ministry Assistant at Revival Fires, as well as a member of the Praise Team at Branson’s Sanctuary of Hope church, and another son, Cecil Wayne Todd is the lead pastor of Branson West’s Lakewood Church, where the elder Todd presented his powerful sermon. Todd had promised to name
four people in the Branson area he would like to see in Hell -- and he did just that. “There are four people in this area that I would like to see go to Hell -- for one day,” Todd explained. “Each of the four people I’ve picked would be a tour guide.” The first name Todd mentioned was Stone County Sheriff Doug Rader, a highly admired and appreciated member of the community. “I thought it would be good if the sheriff could be the tour guide for all of the law enforcement agencies throughout Stone and Taney counties. The police, the Highway Patrol, all of the deputies -- if they could spend a day in Hell and come back, they would be more diligent and passionate about enforcing the law, and trying to help people do what is right,” noted Todd. “We have become a country that wants to pass laws that contradict God’s laws. I think if our law enforcement agencies could spend a day in Hell, they would come back and would be more dedicated to trying to enforce the law and make sure that the laws of man do not break the laws of God.” Todd went on to talk about the next person he would like to see go to Hell. “I would like for all of the preachers in Stone and Taney counties to go to Hell for one day. The person I would select to guide that group would be Kris Jackson,” said Todd. “Kris is an evangelist in Branson West and has been a pastor in the area for years. If Kris Jackson could take all of the preachers and spend the day in Hell, I think they would come back on fire, literally as well as spiritually. I believe if preachers could do that, it would change the way they would preach. They would preach with more passion, and conviction and concern,” The third group of people Todd would like to see in Hell for one day would be the church-goers
and followers of Christ. “For that group, I have chosen my son, Cecil Wayne Todd, to be the tour guide for all the Christians,” Todd stated. “If we could all spend the day in Hell, I think that we would come back more determined, more dedicated, and
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more diligent in our service to the Lord because we would see other people who played church and didn’t take it seriously. If we Christians spent a day in Hell, we would walk the straight and narrow way.” Todd selected himself as the
fourth tour guide for a day in Hell. “I would like to have all the people who are unsaved take a tour of Hell, because they would be looking over their future home unless they come to Christ. I SEE PASTOR, PAGE 15
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“I immediately thought of Julia,” he said. “She’s very smart, very articulate and her only agenda is to serve the people of this
community.” Brown arranged a meeting with Best and King. They discussed the duties and responsibilities of a Branson Board of Alderman member. and King was ready to apply. “I was unaware at the time that
Mayor Akers had reached out to two of his friends, Al Waller and Rick Davis, asking if they could recommend anyone and they both recommended Julia,” Brown said. “I think she will do an outstanding job on the board and will certainly
adapt easily as a representative of Ward 3 and of Branson overall.” King and her husband Kevin Wheat’ who recently celebrated their fourth anniversary, moved to the Pointe Royale community and started building relationships with its residents. “After my husband and I married, we were excited to look for our forever home,” King said. “Kevin’s love for the outdoors, fishing, canoeing and camping was part of the search criteria – and I fell in love with Branson’s natural beauty, live entertainment and holiday celebrations while project managing a software conversion at Skaggs Medical Center, to what’s now Cox Health Branson in 2013 – making Branson the obvious choice for both of us. The more I have learned about Branson, the more I want to know. The more people that I meet in Branson, the more I love and care.” Her “calling to serve and make a positive impact” resulted in King serving as a board officer on the Pointe Royale Property Owners Association Board of Directors. King was born and raised in Kansas where she attended local schools. “I grew up with cows across the
bransonglobe.com street and corn fields in the backyard…” she said. “Strong work ethic, financial responsibility, providing employment for others and business acumen were a daily part of my upbringing.” Education has always been a “consistent priority” for King. Her family had an entrepreneurial spirit and established King’s Disposal and Container Service, a company that provided waste hauling for local Kansas and Missouri businesses and residents. “I attended Baker University, a small private Methodist school in Baldwin City, KS, where I studied business and communication. Being the first of my immediate family to go off to college came with some natural fears and challenges that I quickly overcame after realizing that the text book studies of business was simply the nomenclature surrounding the practical hands on experience I obtained under my family’s business my whole life.” At the University, King focused on studies and was involved where she could make a positive impact on others. “I served as a Campus AmbasSEE KING, PAGE 13
Kevin Wheat and Julia King entering their newly purchased home for the first time in Pointe Royale. (Special to Branson Globe)
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sador for the Methodist community, lead diversity student councils and orchestrated thought-provoking campus events that inspired critical thinking, diversity and unity,” she said. King was recognized as one of Baker University’s Women of Strength in 2007. She also received the Baker University Milan Harris award in 2005 for promoting diversity, and the Pi Kappa Delta Superior award for public speaking. She entered the corporate world after college. She served as a project manager “with a passion for helping clinicians save lives.” “As a project manager I have been responsible for the overall direction, and implementation of Healthcare IT projects while working for Cerner Corporation
based out of Kansas City for nine years and now Healthcare Performance Group since 2015,” King said. “With a knack for multi-tasking and a desire to grow, I obtained my master’s degree in Business and my Project Management Professional Certification.” King has a desire to understand what keeps Branson a fabulous place to live, vacation and invest. She looks forward to bringing positive outcomes as an Aldermen. “I plan to tackle tough problems with practical solutions by adding objectivity and a balanced perspective to the challenging events taking place across our nation that directly impact our town,” she said. Ward 1 Alderman Bill Skains said the board is “so glad to have her.” “So glad to have someone willing just to step up and serve,” he said. “That is a major step for someone to undertake.”
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Financial oversite committee sets meeting
Special to Branson Globe The Branson/Lakes Area Tourism Community Enhancement District will conduct a meeting of the Financial Oversite Committee on Tuesday, August 25 at 10 am in the confer-
ence room at Myer Hospitality, 269 State Hwy. 248, Branson.. The agenda includes marketing, website and opportunity fund updates, district financial results, cashflow projection update, and setting new business
for the next meeting’s agenda. The next regular meeting of the committee is Tuesday, September 22. Questions may be directed to the District office at (417) 2390032.
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Missouri doctor loses license for amputating toe on porch JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A western Missouri doctor has lost his state medical license after amputating a patient’s gangrenous toe on the porch of his rural office that doubled as a machine shed. The Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts revoked John Ure’s physician and surgeon license in June, the Springfield
News-Leader reported. Ure had been practicing in Deepwater, located about halfway between Springfield and Kansas City. Documents filed by the board said Ure performed the amputation in May 2016 on the porch of his office, which doubled as a machine shed and lacked running water and restrooms. The board also described in-
stances where Ure improperly prescribed painkillers to two different patients. Reached Wednesday, the 73-year-old Ure called the board’s action “a travesty of justice,” and said state officials seemed intent of stripping him of his medical practice. He explained that the amputation he performed was done to help a friend who was fearful of hospitals and had refused to go to one to have the gangrenous toe treated, putting his life in danger. “This toe amputation ... everything was absolutely perfectly sterile, out in the bright sunshine and fresh air,” he said. Ure cannot apply for reinstatement of his license for two years, under terms of the license revocation.
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Learn how to read a river at Aug. 26 Dept. of Conservation virtual program Missouri Dept. of Conservation Learning how to interpret the signs of a river is one of the keys to a successful floating trip. People can learn more about how to read a river at a free Missouri Department of Conservation online program, “Reading the River” presented by
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would like to be the person to take the unsaved, those who have never given their hearts to the Lord. I’d like for them to go to Hell for just one day, to hear the cries of the people who have gone ahead of us. And, I feel that if I led that tour, it would make me a better preacher, a better evangelist. I think if they could go there and spend one day and come back, they would fill up the churches and get right with God. It would change them, and their outlook on life!” Of the somewhat unusual sermon, Todd declared, “The Lord gave me that idea, and I put it together. It has been used to touch hearts and win souls. It’s been used to set people on fire.” Todd believes his true calling is to reach people for God, and it’s a calling he’s not planning to let go of in the foreseeable future.
“I’ll be 90 next year. I’m climbing that ladder and getting closer to the top,” said Todd. “But, I’m a survivor of cancer. twice. Stage IV Hodgkins Lymphoma. Both times the Lord healed me in miraculous ways. So, I’ve got energy to spare. I’ll be hitting the road again over Labor Day, and we’ll be in four different states doing rallies, crusades and city-wide meetings. Todd’s upcoming sermons can be heard in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Illinois, as well as Missouri. No matter where Dr. Cecil Todd travels, he always enjoys coming back to the place he calls home, and encourages those he speaks with to visit, as well. “One thing I tell people all across the nations -- and I’ve been to 23 nations holding crusades -- but, I tell them all, the Highway to Heaven goes through Branson, Missouri so come as often as you can!”
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‘Ozark’ season four filming start date set as cast prepares for the worst Den of Geek Jason Bateman has confirmed that Ozark’s fourth and final season is gearing up to start production in November. The critically
acclaimed Netflix drama’s final run will be released in two blocks of seven episodes on the streaming service, hopefully in the second half of 2021.
Bateman leads the cast of the series – which was created for Netflix by Bill Dubuque and Mark Williams – as patriarch Marty Byrde, and follows the
Byrde family’s relocation to deep Missouri, where they become entangled with local criminals. The show is filmed in Atlanta. “We’re going to start [filming] November 9,” Bateman confirmed in a new interview with IndieWire. “Everything is moving well toward that, and we’re very confident in the guidelines and protocols we’re going to be following. We’ve got tons of consultants, [and] we’re learning a lot from other productions.” Despite some strong confidence in the safety guidelines that the Ozark crew will be following,
Scene from the Netflix series ‘Ozark.’ (Netflix)
Bateman explained that filming on Ozark Season 4 will be understandably precarious. “I’ll bet you we get a positive [test result] every week down there, so it’s going to be challenging,” he said. “You’re effectively starting up a school, and look at the infections that are starting up at schools down there — they just had to shut a bunch down. [Sometimes] we’ve got 60 or 70 people on stage, [and] sometimes [we’re] in a very small location. You’ve got ad hoc air conditioning tubes and vents going in there, pushing air. Every one of those crew members is going home every night to families that are not having to follow a strict quarantine. […] So chances are high that we’re going to have some virus come through our set — often.” Nevertheless, he said “We’re prepared for all of that. It will be disruptive, but these people, we’ve got to get back to work. We’re getting it as safe as we possibly can. I want to prepare for the worst but expect the best.”
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Joe Cool: Burrow confident in adapting to Bengals offense
CINCINNATI (AP) — Back in pads for the first time since he won a national championship at LSU, Joe Burrow got a baptism in NFL red-zone defense. The new Bengals quarterback fumbled a snap — a steady rain contributed — and had trouble completing passes in tight quarters. Not that it bothered him much, if at all. Asked if he’s nervous in adapting to the NFL, Burrow responded: “Absolutely not,” he said. The first overall pick in the draft is trying to get a grip on Cincinnati’s offense with limited preparation time because of the pandemic. The Bengals practiced in pads this week for the first time. Burrow got to run the offense in short-field situations for the first time with the scheduled season opener less than a month away. It was a learning experience, with the defense getting the better of it. “It wasn’t what you’d like to see on a red-zone day, but it was the first one,” Burrow said. “It started raining a little bit. Obviously I’d like to play better than I did, and I know as an offense we’d like to play better than we did.” The Bengals were in position to take Burrow with the first overall pick after going 2-14, matching the worst record in franchise history. They kept receiver A.J. Green for another year on a franchise tag and upgraded the offensive line in free agency, giving Burrow something to work with. Like every other rookie, he’s having to pick things up with limited practice. “I think he’s on the trajectory that we hoped he would be on through three days of training camp,” coach Zac Taylor said. “There’s a great urgency right now, on both sides of the ball. You really do feel that. It’s not perfect. There’s mistakes being made.” The Bengals are counting on Burrow’s intangibles — leader-
ship, confidence, ability to learn from mistakes — to help him become a quick study. Taylor says those intangibles are invaluable under the circumstances. “He’s done the things that we pictured him doing when we took him,” Taylor said. “Again, we still have room for improvement, that’s for certain. But he’s doing a good job of leading the group right now.” That’s been the most notable thing for veterans accustomed to having an experienced quarterback leading the huddle. The moment isn’t too big for Burrow. “To be honest, sometimes I forget he’s a rookie,” offensive guard Xavier Su’a-Filo said. “He carries himself real well.” Offensive guard Michael Jordan remembers a different Burrow when they were at Ohio State together and the quarterback was trying unsuccessfully to win the starting job under coach Urban Meyer. “Man, it’s totally different from way back then,” Jordan said. “I just
remember guys like (center) Pat Elflein, coach Meyer constantly yelling at Joe to be more demonstrative when calling the cadence, and now everything is crystal clear.”
And when the ball is snapped, his most important learning begins. “I think it’s important for me in my first real live situations to see what I can get away with, make
some throws I maybe wouldn’t make in the game and see, ‘Hey, this is what you can do (in the NFL), this is what you can’t do,’” Burrow said. “This is what I did last year, maybe I can’t do it now.”
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Music • 1980 Linda Ronstadt opens in “Pirates of Penzance” on Broadway • 1983 “La Cage aux Folles” opens at Palace Theater NYC for 1761 performances • 2001 “How You Remind Me” single released by Nickelback (Billboard Song of the Year 2002) Sports • 1887 Mighty (Dan) Casey struck-out in a game with NY Giants • 1929 Chicago Cardinals become 1st pro football team to train out of town • 1931 Babe Ruth hits his 600th HR, off George Blaeholder of Browns • 1947 1st Little League World Series Maynard Midgets of Williamsport PA win
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