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September 9 - 10, 2020 • Vol. 2, Issue 4
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Back in the Building: Dean Z as Elvis returns to Branso.n Page 2
9/11 at the Landing: Observance planned for Friday. Page 3
Stunning photo of hundreds of boats on the lake between Kimberling City and Table Rock Dam, taken from Coney Island, at the end of DD Hwy. (Contributed by Tim Eastin)
Labor Day float parade deemed a huge success Apple for the Teacher:
Hollister staff recognized for service. Page 3
WEATHER...page 17
Mid to low 80s, lows in the 60s plus chances of rain.
By K.D. Michaels Staff Writer An estimated 1,600 boats, decked in red, white and blue, and waving flags, participated in the Table Rock Lake Labor Day Float Parade on Saturday, with thousands of spectators enjoying from the shore, as well as from homes and boat docks along the parade route.
Deemed a huge success by those in charge, the parade was bigger and better than planned. “We had a group of volunteers counting boats,” said Brett Taillon, one of the parade organizers. “They counted 1,123 boats. That didn’t include boats that peeled off early or joined later. In total I would guess that it was easily 1,600 boats participating.”
The parade on the western side of the lake, starting in Shell Knob, featured 297 boats. Taillon showed appreciation to all who helped with the spectacular event. “Mike Sorci did an amazing job with the music. Jennifer Lillley, whose idea sparked me to create our Facebook page, took care of many details, and hanSEE FLOAT PARADE, PAGE 3
Photos courtesy of the Globe’s Facebook friends.
