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Submitted to Branson Globe Ben Morris doesn’t mind the stares or snickers much anymore when people point to his pink shoes. The director of Cox Branson’s Cancer Center is 12 years into his tradition to wear pink shoes every day in October to show support for his breast cancer patients. “Most people know the drill by now,” he says with a smile. “There’s always a bit of mystery about which shoes I’ll choose, so it’s always fun to walk into the hospital on October 1 to show them what I’m wearing. Staff start asking me in September what I’m going to pick.” Morris has gone through quite a few fun pairs over the years, including pink Converse sneakers and pink dancing shoes. This year, he took a more formal approach and is sporting pink dress shoes made by Modello Bartomoleo. “It’s kind of hard to find pink dress shoes apparently,” Morris says with a laugh. “These were made in Poland.” Although the styles change each October, the reason behind his pink promise is still the same. “I want patients going through breast cancer to understand our team’s dedication to helping them recover,” he says. “If it takes me wearing pink shoes for them to get that message, then I’m all in!”
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Ribbons Being Cut:
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Ben Morris, director of Cox Branson’s Cancer Center, sports his pink dress shoes. (Special to Branson Globe)
WonderWorks Branson offers free admission for essential workers Submitted to Branson Globe BRANSON, Missouri – (October 5, 2020) – Never before have we as a nation taken such notice of how much essential workers contribute to our society. We know how much we need them and how important they are to keeping our needs met. WonderWorks Branson is celebrating essential workers by offering them free admission now through November 20,
2020. Additionally, they can get a discounted admission rate of $15 per person for up to three guests. “You have been so busy serving your communities,” explains Brenda Dent, general manager at WonderWorks Branson. “We feel it is our turn to pay it forward and welcome you as our guest to explore and let your mind play and have some fun!”
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Celebrity Lounge holds grand opening and ribbon cutting By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer One of Branson’s newest and hottest night spots celebrated a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Wednesday. Celebrity Lounge, owned by Mike and Sheila Hudson, opened on New Year’s Eve 2019, but only for a short time due to the COVID-19 shutdown in the Branson area this past spring.
Owners Mike and Sheila Hudson cut the ribbon at the Celebrity Lounge Grand Opening. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)
Celebrity Lounge reopened in June and offers dining, drinks, live entertainment and fun to visitors and locals alike. “This is something we’ve been wanting to do for some time, and we were finally able to do it,” said Mike Hudson, of opening the lounge. “This is kind of a dream come true for us, and here it is!” Hudson’s specialty at the Celebrity Lounge is prime rib, served on Friday and Saturday nights, described by Celebrity Lounge patrons as “melt-in-yourmouth delicious,” according to Hudson. Hudson and his staff also offer a full menu of fantastic entrees, sandwiches, soups, salads and more. For those wanting to taste the fabulous prime rib on any other night, Hudson offers sensational prime rib sandwiches and even prime rib soup! “One of the things we specialize in is appetizers,” Sheila Hudson noted. “We have a lot of really great appetizers. In fact, we just added fried okra to the appetizer list today. We’re work-
ing on our salads, making them over the top with fruit and nuts. We have wonderful prime rib, great entrees, salads, soups and just great fun!” Celebrity Lounge features a well-stocked bar, serving beers, shots and cocktails, with Happy Hour nightly from 5 - 7 pm. One of the Celebrity Lounge’s biggest draws is their late-night entertainment. The lounge hosts a live band each Saturday night, with karaoke between sets. Karaoke is the lounge’s main feature on Friday nights. Due to the beautiful decor and convenient location, the Celebrity Lounge is also a perfect place to hold wedding receptions, company get-togethers and parties of all kinds. Located at 158 Pointe Royale Drive, at the entrance to Pointe Royale, the Celebrity Lounge is open Wednesday through Saturday, from 5 pm to 1:30 am. “Come join us. We offer something different,” said Sheila. “We’ve got a show after the show!”
Taneyhills Library manager, Jennifer Harmon, sorts books. (Special to Branson Globe)
Taneyhills Library has record-breaking month Submitted to Branson Globe September proved to be a good month for Taneyhills Library. The library experienced record-breaking circulation of books, DVDs, and eBooks. Over 8,100 items were checked
out last month. Not only is that a 13% increase over September 2019, but an all-time circulation high for this community’s library. SEE LIBRARY, PAGE 8
COVID-19 in Stone and Taney counties, by the numbers: (As of 10/08/2020. Data provided by TCHD and SCHD websites) CONFIRMED POSITIVE CASES TANEY COUNTY 1,035 STONE COUNTY 583
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Pets of the Week Tri-Lakes Humane Society, Reeds Spring
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NORA JONES is a 2-year-old female tortoiseshell. She is very sweet and laid back. She recently had a litter of kittens, but now that they are weaned she is ready for a forever home. This cuddly girl is very independent and was a great mother to her kittens. Come by the shelter and meet this cutie. Branson Veterans of America 913, formerly VVA 913, pose with the K9 unit the group purchased for the Branson Police Department. (Photo by David Stoltz/FILE)
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 913 becomes Branson Veterans of America 913 By David Stoltz, Staff Writer The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 913 of Branson has reorganized to become more inclusive to all of America’s military veterans. “In an effort to be more inclusive of veterans of all eras and their families, VVA 913 has reorganized as an independent 501(c)3 organization, and will now be known as Branson Veterans of America 913,” said Bob
Sarver, public relations director. “Our goal is to be more inclusive of all veterans and sustain our history of community service and service to veterans and their families,” Sarver said. The reorganization was approved by unanimous vote of members at their Sept. 28 meeting. Sarver explained that the chapter kept its “913” designation because
it is recognized with the many projects the chapter has done in the past. Among them was the purchase of a track chair in 2015 for a paralyzed Navy veteran; purchase of a tank chair for the Foundation of Exceptional Warriors in 2016 and for the many veterans’ families that have been helped with financial assistance. SEE VETERANS, PAGE 7
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Republican women sponsor essay contest for fifth graders Submitted to Branson Globe The Taney County Federated Republican Women’s group is excited to be honoring the Barbara Bush’s Foundation for Family Literacy Mission by sponsoring a project for children here in our local community. It is a Taney County fifth grade patriotic essay competition. This is open to all fifth-grade students in Taney County enrolled in public schools, private schools, or who are in home school. Students are to write a 50-word essay, “What it Means to be Patriotic.” This essay can be typed or handwritten and should
include the student’s name, address, and phone number. The deadline to submit these essays is October 23, 2020. The winner will receive a $50 gift certificate, and the teacher of the winning student will also receive a $50 gift certificate. PLUS, a pizza party will be provided for the class. Submit the essays to: Haven Howard, 301 Willowbrooke, Branson, MO 65616; or email havenhoward01@gmail.com A panel of three members of Taney County Federated Republican Women will judge the essays, and the winner will be notified on November 5, 2020.
Forsyth Halloween parade, costume contest Oct. 24 Submitted to Branson Globe The City of Forsyth will hold their annual Forsyth Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 24 at 2 p.m. Registration for the parade begins at 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Forsyth Community Presbyterian Church, 271 Main Street. A costume contest for ages pre-school through fourth grade will award prizes for funniest, scariest, cutest, super hero,
most original and pre-school. To be judged for the costume contest, participants must be checked in by 1:50 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come watch the parade and join in on the fun! For more information, please call Forsyth City Hall at 417546-4763.
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By Gary J. Groman, a.k.a. The Ole Seagull A recent Letter to the Editor from a writer in Hollister cites his concerns about Branson’s masking ordinance. The Hollister writer* said, “Branson finally passed a mask ordinance even though it was at least 3 months late. The ordinance should have been passed in March when the crisis began when every[one] knew masks should be required.” The Ole Seagull doesn’t know that there was a March date for “everyone,” determining the effectiveness of masking in helping to stop the spread of COVID-19. The City of Branson acted promptly after CDC, Taney County Health Department, Cox Medical, and recognized national health experts recommended wearing masks to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. An Ole Seagull can only wonder if the Hollister writer has shared his concerns about the timely passage of a COVID-19 masking ordinance with Hollister’s elected and non-elected officials. The letter reports a conversation he had with a Branson police officer. It says the officer “told me that, in restaurants, those who handle our food, prepare our food, and breath over our food, and talk over our food are exempt from wearing facemasks.” He goes on to say. “I’ve read the ordinance and can’t find any such
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exception.” An Ole Seagull suggests that the Hollister writer reread the ordinance paying particular attention to its definition of a “Public Space.” A Public Space is “an indoor or outdoor area to which the public is invited or in which the public is permitted.” The vast majority of Branson restaurants, if not all, do not invite or permit the public in areas where people are preparing food. To an Ole Seagull, it sounds like the advice the police officer gave was “spot on.” The Hollister writer also has problems with the fact that “those who refuse to comply with the mask ordinance can’t be shut down. They can only issue fines to the perpetrator.” That’s not correct. There is a maximum fine of $100.00 for each violation of the ordinance, whether by an individ-
ual or business. Also, businesses failing to comply with the ordinance are subject to having their business license or permits suspended or revoked. The Hollister writer goes on to say, “It seems that most people in Branson are quite blase about the spread of the virus.” Really! What an inane comment! An Ole Seagull, who lives in Branson, would bet, whether they agree with masking or not, that most Branson residents and businesses are very concerned about the spread of COVID-19. He’s so proud of the ongoing efforts that most of Branson’s theatres, attractions, businesses, and “peo-
ple” take daily to help stop the spread of COVID-19. If someone is going to apply the term “blasé” to a city’s efforts and its people regarding preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus, it seems that the Hollister writer has the wrong city. Wouldn’t Hollister be the perfect “poster child” in that regard? * “Hollister writer” has been substituted for the actual name of the writer of the letter.
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The local chapter has also helped with “pay it forward” programs with the purchase of the K9 “Cobra” for the Branson Police Department, assistance to both the Stone and Taney County sheriff’s departments, Hollister Police Department and Branson Fire and Rescue with the purchase of needed equipment. BVA 913 also sponsors both high school senior and honors scholarships. “The national organization – Vietnam Veterans of America – has been discussing the future of that organization for several years, recognizing that an organization made up exclusively of Vietnam-era veterans would not be sustainable in the future,” said Sarver. “Although much has been studied, the nation-
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Morris is stepping up his support even more this year by participating in the American Cancer Society’s “Real Men Wear Pink” campaign. “Each year, several men from southwest Missouri commit to wearing something pink for every day in October and aim to raise at least $2,500,” he explains. “My personal goal is $5,000 because this has been a particularly diffi-
al organization has not developed a viable path forward, even though acknowledging the organization could continue to function as it is now for only another two to six years. Therefore, it was time for us to stand with our community and not rely on a resolution from national that may or may not meet our needs.” “This change in our organization will help our organization to grow by opening membership to any military veteran as well as wives, sons and daughters,” Sarver said. “We encourage all veterans to come and visit our meeting on the fourth Monday of each month at the Golden Corral Restaurant at 6:30 p.m. to see what we can do for them.” For more information, call Sarver, BVA 913 public relations director, at 417-294-0728. cult year for the American Cancer Society and all other nonprofits.” One of the American Cancer Society’s key fundraisers, Relay for Life, was converted to a virtual event this year due to COVID-19. “Unfortunately, cancer did not quarantine, and there are still needs in our community that the American Cancer Society can fill for local cancer patients, and I’m on a mission to make sure they have what they need to win their fight. I’ve got my pink shoes on and am ready to battle right beside them.”
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Newspapers are another resource attracting attention. To keep up on the local news, the Branson newspapers and the Springfield News Leader are available. Thanks to a grant from the Hollister Rotary, the library is also able
to provide The Wall Street Journal and USA Today. The Library’s offerings extend beyond books, DVDs, eBooks, and newspapers. Requests for business services from residents and visitors such as faxing, photocopying and computer usage have also spiked in the last 2-3 months. “It’s amazing
LOCAL to me how many people rely on the library for printing, faxing, scanning, and computer use. We are the go-to place in Branson for access to office equipment,” remarks Taneyhills Library Manager Jennifer Harmon. September was library card sign-up month. Local promotions brought in new library
members. Fees for a Taneyhills Library membership are $5 for an individual and $15 for a family of 3 or more. The City of Hollister is partnering with Taneyhills on funding library cards for Hollister families. Households with at least one child under the age of 18 are eligible for the 12-month service. Libraries, now more than ever, are helping communities navigate the new normal. From young children to seniors, everyone is spending more time at home and altering their normal activities. National surveys show an upward trend in reading, and Taneyhills Library is experiencing the impact.
bransonglobe.com “Taneyhills Library depends primarily on income from the Library’s Thrift Store, and sales are down. Our future is financially fragile,” states Library Director Marcia Schemper-Carlock. “We rely on over 100 volunteers to operate the Thrift Store and assist staff at the circulation desk. A comment we often hear is, ‘it’s amazing what the Taneyhills’ volunteers and staff have accomplished with so little,’ and I like to reply, just think what we could do if we were tax-supported!”
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The flags continue to wave at popular Branson business By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer One of Branson’s oldest established businesses, The Flagstore, is still going strong. Opened in 1981, The Flagstore has been a Branson staple for 39 years. Ten years ago, The Flagstore moved from its previous 76 Country Boulevard location to the current downtown Branson home, and in November of 2019 was purchased by the Cartwright family. Owners Chris and Michelle Cartwright are the proud new owners of this one-of-a-kind business. The Cartwrights, along with their daughter, Kacie, can be found daily running the cash register, stocking, ordering items, assisting guests, and handling all of the day-to-day operations. “My husband recently retired from the Coast Guard after more than 29 years,” explained Michelle Cartwright. “This was a way for us to work together. And, we’re a very patriotic family.”
After having vacationed in Branson for many years, the Cartwrights made the decision to relocate from Jacksonville, Florida to Branson, the perfect place to retire from Coast Guard life. Purchasing The Flagstore was not in their plans, but something they say they lucked into. “We were house shopping and met the owner of the store,” said Michelle. “His house was for sale, but he also told us his boat, boat dock and business were for sale. His house was wonderful, but the yard was too small for us and our pets. We came down to look at his business out of curiosity, and we just thought it was perfect!” The Flagstore carries a vast variety of flags and complementary items. The store is best known for their high-quality items, especially their USA flags that are stitched, not printed. The quality work that goes into their products
make them last longer than other flags. All items sold in the store are made in the USA. While their most popular sellers are certainly American flags, the Cartwrights offer much more in their Commercial Street store. “We carry American flags, state flags, country flags, military flags, stick flags, and boating flags, all 100 percent made in the United States. We carry high quality Christian flags that are stitched, not printed” said Michelle. “We also carry garden flags. We have spinners and windsocks. We have everything you need to accent your yard. We also sell military hats that are only $9.99 each or two for $18. And we offer a 10% discount to our veterans yearround. The veterans are so very important to us.” The Flagstore also carries sports flags, as well as flag poles, telescoping flag poles, and all hard-
ware needed to display a flag at your home, business or other locale. With many turning to online shopping, the Cartwrights have found that their customers appreciate The Flagstore, a place where
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Flags and banners of all types adorn the front of The Flagstore in Downtown Branson. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)
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Enjoy nature’s wonders at natural living store, Nature’s Wonders By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer Nature’s Wonders recently celebrated their grand opening and ribbon cutting with a large crowd in attendance. Owned by Chris and Michelle Rost, Nature’s Wonders is located on Highway 248, just up from
the new Hobby Lobby. Billed as a natural living store, Nature’s Wonders carries a variety of fresh produce, dairy, breads, canned items and more. “We are a full-service natural foods store,” said Chris. “We specialize in organic, allergy-specific
foods, clean food, so no GMO. Things that maybe your normal grocery store doesn’t carry. We also have a large selection of natural supplements and knowledgeable people on staff to help with them.” The new Nature’s Wonders
store is actually the second of its kind in the Ozarks. The original Nature’s Wonders is located in Harrison, where three generations of the Rost family have been in operation for the past 30 years. The Branson store opened on March 16, just as the Covid-19 pandemic hit the region. “We opened and then, basically, the world fell apart and everything shut down,” said Michelle Rost. “It was a super scary time, but Branson has been amazing to us. They have been very grateful that we were able to stay open. And, we are so grateful. We love this community.” “It’s been amazing. Everyone
has just been so gracious and are just so excited about us being here,” said General Manager Shae Hunter. Of their inventory, Hunter said, “We’re just a very well-rounded health food store. We try to make sure everything we sell is clean and healthy. All of our produce is 100 percent organic.” Nature’s Wonders also has a coffee bar, where they sell coffees, teas, smoothies and more. “We also have some grab-andgo items that are prepared fresh every morning,” said Hunter. “Things like wraps, tuna salad, honey pecan salad, chicken salad. SEE WONDERS, PAGE 15
Nature’s Wonders recently celebrated their grand opening at their new location on State Hwy. 248 near Hobby Lobby. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)
Nature’s Wonders stocks a colorful and deliciously appealing array of organic fruits and vegetables. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)
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Popular coffee shop plans expansion at a new location By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer A popular downtown Hollister coffee shop will soon have a new location. Vintage Paris, presently at 260 Birdcage Walk in Hollister, will open on November 16 at 7900 Highway 165 in Hollister, just across the road from the scenic overlook.
Owners Matt and Jessica Farmer said the present location, which they have leased, has been for sale for the last couple of years. Buying it themselves was not a viable option because the age of the building would require significant up-
grades before any further business expansion. The building sold recently to a new owner who has other plans for it. “Our new location will allow us to expand our green coffee storage and roasting capabilities,” said Matt Farmer. “We
will also have more indoor gathering space, plus options for a larger courtyard in the near future.” The Farmers will miss the present location, which has personal memories for them. They met at Vintage Paris, then under its original owner, as students at College of the Ozarks in 2010.
Hanging out there became a regular occurrence, and Jessica later became a barista. In 2011 they were married in the shop courtyard. When the owner wanted to sell the business, he jokingly suggested they might as well buy it. It seemed like a SEE VINTAGE PARIS, PAGE 13
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workable idea, especially since Jessica had dreamed of owning a shop, and in 2012 they became business owners. They narrowed the deli menu and wine selection and shifted to a more specialized coffee focus. While researching coffee providers, Matt received an email from Diego, a supplier in Costa Rica, wanting to send samples. When the package arrived, they were surprised to find not ground coffee but green coffee beans. That was Vintage Paris’s introduction to custom roasting, starting at home with a repurposed barbecue grill and upgrading over the next few years to a commercial setup. They initially bought from companies willing to sell to small markets, but now buy pallets directly from farms and, in an interesting twist, are back in
touch with Sonora Hacienda— the farm of Diego, who sent that email about samples. From the outset, the Farmers’ vision for Vintage Paris has been “to unite and sustain a community of love that glorifies Christ, through building over time, memories, friendships, and opportunities.” That is accomplished in part by hosting special events in the courtyard, including not only personal parties, showers, and weddings but also local music,
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art, and literature. The Farmers have also partnered for ministry with Bloom Church in Branson. The church building at 2353 State Highway 248 houses the business’s Collective Coffee location, and Vintage Paris coffee is served at Sunday services. “My faith has grown so much through owning and running our business,” said Jessica. “God’s guidance has been so evident. And God has done a lot of work in people as they gather in the shop.”
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Submitted to Branson Globe Bram Stoker’s classic tale of Dracula comes to life this Halloween weekend as the Branson Regional Arts Council presents
William McNulty’s thrilling stage adaptation of this horrifying novel. Performances for the PG-13 rated thriller are scheduled for Thursday, Oct 29 (7pm), Friday, Oct 30
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(7pm & 11pm), and Saturday, Oct 31 (2pm & 9pm). Face masks will be required inside the theatre venue, except when seated for the production. Social distanced seating will be implemented, and tickets are on sale now at BransonArts.org/tix, or by calling the box office at 417336-4255. Admission for adults (18+) is $16.95 and youth (17 and under) are $11.45. Proceeds benefit the Branson Regional Arts Council, a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. The novel Dracula, by Bram Stoker, was published in 1896 and has remained a classic story with many renditions. In the story, an intrepid band of vampire hunters attempt to end an ancient evil, tying together Carpathian folk tales
of the Nosferatu and the historical Voivode Vlad Tepes, known as Dracula. Stoker imagined a being of immense but evil cunning, a shape-shifting predator, and a power-hungry conqueror from an earlier age. The novel, first presented as a stage play in 1927, has been presented all over the world and is the basis for the 1931 classic Dracula starring Bela Lugosi. McNulty freely uses this stage play in his adaptation. Dracula has had many different incarnations – Lugosi played him with snake-like aristocracy, Gary Oldman as a tragic figure of epic overreach, and Christopher Lee as a controlling madman. This production of Dracula is closest to Stoker’s imagination: he is a beast with two person-
alities, one all primal bloodlust, the other a time-displaced medieval dictator who lives to enthrall, enslave, and control. In the play, Professor Van Helsing and his brave comrades must hunt down and destroy the profoundly evil Count Dracula. But the Count is exceedingly resourceful, employing superhuman strength, psychic powers, and shape-changing to confound and frustrate his antagonists. Culminating in a wild and shocking confrontation between the King of Vampires and those who would rid the world of him, this adaptation is an action-packed, blood-soaked retelling of Bram Stoker’s classic tale of horror. SEE DRACULA, PAGE 15
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Cast members of Dracula include: Alex Harris (Dr. Thomas Seward), Nate Schaefer (Count Dracula), Robert Hazlette (Professor Abram Van Helsing), Somer Dean (Mina Grant), Joey Blackwood (Jonathan Harker), Greg Haywood (Robert Renfield), Jennifer Kersey (Miss Sullivan), Aline O’Neill (Lucy Westphal), Sean Myers (Norbert Griggs), Tucker Rullman (The Monster), Bethany
worksonline.com/branson/service-appreciation/. WonderWorks Branson recently also announced some new educational exhibits and opportunities, including homeschool days, OZART art contest, and virtual learning labs. They also offer group activities, facilities rentals, birthday parties, scouting days, and sensory days. Opening in June of 2020 at 2835 W. 76 Country Blvd, the location became the company’s sixth and largest. The fun indoor amusement park offers 46,000 square feet of family friendly engaging activities, as well as two cafes. They are open 365 days per year, from 10 am to 9 pm, with varying hours throughout the seasons, and when recognizing holidays and special events for current hours of operations, visit the website: https://www.wonderworksonline.com/branson/. COVID-19 safety protocols being taken include reducing capacity, enhanced cleaning Hunter. “We’re here to serve the community. They’ve been very good to us, and we’re very excited to be in Branson!” Nature’s Wonders is located at 1601 Highway 248 in Branson and is open Monday through Saturday, 9-6 and on Sunday from 12-5. For more information, visit their website at www.enjoynatureswonders.com. Mecke, Lindsey Breeden & Taylor Haverstick (The Brides), and Londyn Mitchell (The Child). The production team for Dracula includes Jacob Deck (director), Kim Hale, Karie Dykeman and Lisa Murphy (producers), Lorie Best (assistant producer), Karie Dykeman (stage manager), Pamela Meadows (lighting design), Mac Hill (sound technician), Lex Pearson (special technical effects), Jonathan Crum (costume design), Sara Williams (assistant), and Jim Barber (marketing).
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efforts, social distancing measures, hand sanitizer stations, employee health screenings, and employee personal protective equipment (PPE). Guests are encouraged to review all safety rules prior to their visit on the web page devoted to COVID-19: https://www.won-
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derworksonline.com/branson/ covid-19. The interactive indoor amusement park offers STEAM-focused activities for all ages. There are over 100 hands-on activities that are focused on the areas of science, technology, engineering, art and math.
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STREET TALK
Street Talk: Your favorite Van Halen song is...?
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The world lost a music great this week. The incomparable Eddie Van Halen died much too early, at the age of 65. We asked readers what Van Halen song was their favorite.
STEPHANIE STRONG, STOCKTON, UTAH Too many, but especially “Jump” and “Jamie’s Cryin’.”
KYLE DODD, CABOOL, MISSOURI “Runnin’ With the Devil” or “Panama”
DARYL WEATHER, BRANSON “Dreams”. I’m a Navy vet so needless to say, here’s my favorite video to that song: https://youtu.be/KH7j185hotE
MANDY IRAHA, SEQUIM, WASHINGTON “Jump” and “When It’s Love”
Thank you for reading the Branson Globe!
KALEIGH EATON, BRANSON “Ice Cream Man”
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Cute but deadly: Watch for sudden deer movement on state roads through November JEFFERSON CITY — Cooler temperatures and longer nights mean more wildlife movement along and across state roads. The Missouri Department of Transportation reminds motorists to be prepared for the sudden appearance of wild animals such as deer and coyote on Missouri roadways during the fall. “Deer/vehicle collisions are at their peak from mid-October through the end of November,” said Natalie Roark, state maintenance director. “Shorter days mean motorists are driving on dark roads when deer are more active, which leads to a larger number of crashes involving deer and other wildlife.” Fall is breeding season and deer are on the move, especially at dawn and dusk. Drivers should never swerve to avoid animals in the road as it can cause loss of control of their vehicles, resulting in serious injury or death. To avoid
hitting a deer, always be cautious and keep your eyes scanning both sides of the roadway. “Distracted driving—particularly when wildlife is on the move—can be deadly,” Roark said. “Always buckle up and put your phone down when driving.” Some collisions are unavoidable. If a deer/vehicle collision has resulted in the death of the deer, there are several options a motorist can take: • Missouri law allows an individual who has struck and killed a deer with their vehicle to claim the deer carcass if written authorization to possess the deer is granted by a Missouri Department of Conservation agent. • Do not jeopardize your safety to remove the animal in a high traffic area. Notify MoDOT at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Crews will address any deer/animal/debris
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ents to two other grown children, a daughter who currently resides in Branson, and a son in Colorado. The Cartwright family is in agreement that moving to Branson and purchasing The Flagstore was the perfect move for their family! Said Chris, “It’s the best job in the world. We get to meet wonderful people every single day. We get to interact with the community. Branson is a wonderful place to live and a great place to retire!” “One of the highlights of my job is getting to meet so many veterans and have the privilege of them sharing their experiences. It’s hard to leave work and not be happy when you meet so many wonderful people! We’re so happy to be in Branson,” added Michelle. “By the way, we still haven’t bought a house. We’re still house shopping!” The Flagstore is located at 114 South Commercial Street in Branson and is open Monday through Saturday, 10-4.
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do take orders from customers around the country, via email, sending photos and corresponding to make sure each customer is satisfied. The Cartwrights noted that The Flagstore sees a tremendous amount of repeat business, a true credit to the previous owners. For Michelle, working in The Flagstore, especially with her family, is a dream come true. “After being married to my husband for 29 years, 12 of which he was away on a ship, it’s nice to see his face every day. I very much enjoy it,” said Michelle. “When I’m not at the store, I spend time with my family. It’s the key, number one thing to me.” In addition to daughter, Kacie, who works diligently with her parents at the store, the Cartwrights are the proud par-
on a highway that is a safety hazard, meaning that the carcass is in the driving or passing lane, or partially in either lane or on the shoulder. Crews will drag the carcass to the outer portion of the right of way, outside any active drainage ditch or channel.
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If the deer is completely off the roadway, MoDOT will not pick it up unless it impedes mail delivery or is located in a neighborhood, especially at or near a bus stop. If a deer is located on the shoulder, MoDOT will address the deer during normal
work hours. MoDOT crews will not be called out after hours to remove an item, unless it is a safety hazard. MoDOT does not have specialized crews assigned to remove dead animals from the roadway and does not contract out any roadkill removal.
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MDC expands program providing outdoor recreation on private lands
By Joe Jerek, MDC JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is accepting applications through Nov. 13 for the Missouri Outdoor Recreational Access Program (MRAP). The MRAP program provides incentive payments and habitat improvement help to private landowners who open their properties to the public for walk-in hunting, fishing, or wildlife viewing. The recreation allowed on each
property varies according to the public access option selected by the participating landowner. MRAP access types include all access hunting and fishing, small game and turkey hunting, youth only hunting and fishing, archery hunting, fishing only, or wildlife viewing. Offered lands must meet eligibility requirements such as being at least 40 contiguous acres or at least a one-acre pond for fishing access. Wildlife viewing properties must be at least five contig-
uous acres and located within highly-populated counties. Land must also contain minimum amounts of quality wildlife habitat such as native grass fields, crop-field buffers, restored wetlands, or managed woodlands. “MRAP currently has more than 50 properties enrolled in the program, representing over 13,000 acres of wildlife habitat available to the public,” said MDC Community and Private Land Conservation Branch Chief Bill White. “We work with each landowner to determine what activities are best suited for their property, and base acceptance in the program on certain criteria, such as property size, the amount of quality habitat present, and the proxim-
ity to major metro areas, public lands, and priority geographies for the department.” Expansion of MRAP is possible through a new grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. MDC has received $2.2 million in funding this year, double the previous grant that allowed current MRAP properties to enroll. “MRAP provides new opportunities for the public to enjoy the outdoors, while also helping to increase and enhance wildlife habitat for small game and other species on private lands,” said White. “This valuable partnership will allow us to expand the program and enhance quality
conservation practices and outdoor recreation in Missouri.” The standard commitment period to participate in the program is three years. Annual payment rates are determined by factors such as the access type selected by the landowner and the amount of quality habitat available. Most landowners can typically expect to earn $15$25 an acre, per year. Landowners interested in boosting their annual payment can implement habitat improvements on their land. To find out more on how to apply to the MRAP program, visit short. mdc.mo.gov/Zcs. Contact your local MDC private land conservationist (mdc.mo.gov/regional-contacts?county=All) or Quail Forever farm bill biologist (missouripfqf. org/field-staff) to sign up. For members of the public interested in accessing MRAP properties, maps, instructions, and other details are available at nature. mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/ places/mrap. Users must respect all boundaries, follow regulations, minimize disturbance of natural resources, and be respectful of other visitors.
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Missouri to honor state’s fallen firefighters in virtual service Office of the State Fire Marshall Missouri’s fire service will honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting Missourians as well as all firefighters who passed away during 2019 in a virtual memorial service from the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City on Sunday, Oct. 11. The video of the service will be available at 10:30 a.m. Sunday on the Division of Fire Safety Facebook page and the Fire Fighters Memorial Foundation of Missouri YouTube channel. The names of three firefighters who died in the line of duty during 2019 have been added to the monument’s wall commemorating Missouri firefighters: • Captain Travis Owens, age 51, St. Joseph Fire Department, March 28, 2019 Captain Owens died in the line of duty after a long battle with occupational cancer. Owens was a 27 year veteran of the St. Joseph Fire Department. He was also an EMT and worked on ambulances for 10 years. He had been a dedicated member of his department’s Honor Guard and a recipient of the department’s Lifesaving Award for his actions on duty. He had served the nation for four years on active duty in the U.S. Army and 11 years in the U.S. Army Reserve. • Firefighter-Paramedic Christopher R. Moore, age 42, Maryland Heights Fire Protection District, June 8, 2019 Firefighter-Paramedic Moore died after suffering a medical
emergency while on duty in service to the people of Missouri on June 6. Moore was a 17-year veteran of the fire district and had previously served as a member of the Eureka Fire Protection District and the Metro West Fire Protection District. He had served as a member of Missouri Task Force 1, including being deployed to Ground Zero in New York following the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. • Chief J. Allyn Reding, age 63, Duenweg Volunteer Fire Department, July 5, 2019 Chief Reding and other members of the department responded to a mutual-aid call for a structure fire. A few hours after returning from the call Chief Reding collapsed at his residence from a heart attack. He had joined the Duenweg department as a 14-year-old junior firefighter, served for a total of 49 years, and was instrumental in the department’s advancement for decades, including the planning and construction of a new fire station in 1991. He had served as chief of the department since 1998 and been a mentor for generations of firefighters. Governor Mike Parson has proclaimed Oct. 11 as Fire Service Memorial Day in Missouri. “Missouri’s fire service is tied together by the dual traditions of selfless service and faithfully honoring those who make the ultimate sacrifice,” Governor Mike Parson said.
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Community trees and forests play a critical role in keeping us healthy and making our neighborhoods better places to live and work. (Photo by MDC Staff, courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation)
MDC awards grant funding for community forest improvements By Jill Pritchard Courtesy of MDC JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) recently awarded $366,446 to Missouri communities through its Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance (TRIM) grant program. TRIM grants offer costshare funding for government agencies, schools and nonprofit groups to manage, improve or conserve trees on public lands. “TRIM grants help communities with tree management-related activities that help keep neighborhood trees healthy and thriving,” said MDC Community Forestry Coordinator Russell Hinnah. “Grant funds are matched by each grant recipient to help with tree inventories, pruning, planting, removals, and educational programs.” Trees in Missouri cities and towns provide an amazing number of benefits. They reduce air and water pollution, impact heating and cooling costs, and increase real estate values. They can improve physical and mental health and are even associated with reduced crime rates. Trees and green spaces help get
people outside, fostering active living and neighborhood pride. “The COVID-19 pandemic has really shown us how valuable our outdoor spaces are for our physical and mental well-being, and trees are a huge part of that,” said Hinnah. “Whether you are relaxing with your family at a park or getting some exercise on a local trail, you are benefiting from well-managed trees this program supports.” Many of this year’s grant recipients will use funding to conduct tree inventories, which are a critical first step in managing community forests. Counting the number of trees, tracking what species, and what condition the trees are in can help communities better plan for taking care of them. MDC has awarded 41 grants this year. Southwestern Missouri TRIM grant recipients for 2020 include: • City of Ash Grove—Removal, Planting, $9,254 • Springfield Tree City USA Advisory Committee— Nursery Establishment, $10,000 For more information, visit MDC’s website at www.mdc. mo.gov/trim.
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More than 325,000 Missourians already registered for statewide ‘ShakeOut’ earthquake drill Sign up now to participate in this year’s ‘Drop, Cover, Hold On’ drill Oct. 15 at 10:15 a.m. SEMA: State Emergency Management Agency More than 325,000 people are already registered to participate in the Great Central U. S. “ShakeOut” on Oct. 15. A total of more than 1.4 million people are registered in the 14 central U.S. states that could be impacted by a New Madrid Seismic Zone earthquake. “We’re glad to see so many Missourians have taken a proactive step to raise their safety by registering for the ShakeOut drill in the midst of dealing COVID-19, and we encourage others to do the same,” State Emergency Management Agency Acting Director Jim Remillard said. “Unfortunately, earthquakes are unpredictable and occur without warning. People can take this opportunity to participate from wherever they are on Oct. 15, so they’ll know what to do in the future if one occurs in their area.” At exactly 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, participants will practice the “Drop, Cover,
Hold On” technique to protect themselves: • DROP to your hands and knees; • COVER your head and neck with your hands and arms under a table or desk if you can; and • HOLD ON until the shaking stops. Experts say Drop, Cover, Hold On is the best protection from falling debris, which is the most likely cause of injury during an earthquake in developed nations with modern building standards. There’s still time to sign up at www.shakeout.org/centralus. Once registered, participants receive details on the drill, as well as information on earthquake preparedness and safety. Individuals, families, businesses, schools and other organizations can register, and can participate on another day if October 15 isn’t convenient. From 1811-12, the New Madrid Seismic Zone, centered in southeast Missouri, produced
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some of the largest earthquakes in U.S. history. A major earthquake in this area would damage much of southern and eastern Missouri, including the
St. Louis area. Geologists say there’s a seven to 10 percent chance of another major earthquake occurring in a 50-year time period.
To learn more about earthquakes in Missouri and how to prepare, visit www.sema.dps. mo.gov/earthquake_preparedness.
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Tomatoes, turnips rule in big year for veggie gardening CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — In the year of the new coronavirus, when new gardeners came out in droves to try growing their own vegetables, tomatoes were still king. And in a twist, the re-
spect-seeking turnip actually turned some heads. Seed companies taking stock of what went well and what came out of the woodwork proclaimed the tomato as their top seller this year.
Specifically, at Burpee, the Bodacious Tomato was the best-selling vegetable seed. The company calls the large, disease-resistant but pricey hybrid indeterminate tomato, which is
good with sandwiches, burgers, salads and more, “our new superstar.” The Park’s Whopper tomato has been an annual centerpiece for Park Seeds, “and 2020 was no different!” said Kelly Funk, president of parent J&P Park Acquisitions. At Ferry Morse, the Large-Fruited Red Cherry Tomato that fills out on tall, indeterminate vines was crowned its No. 1 seller. “It’s an easy-togrow variety that produces pro-
lifically all summer long,” said Ferry Morse chief marketing officer Rebecca Sears. Obviously, tomatoes aren’t the only veggies that gardeners grow from seed. Cucumbers, peppers and beans also are near the top of consumer retail sales. At Burpee, the biggest surprise was the Silky Sweet Turnip, which chairman George Ball said was “kind of mind-blowing.” SEE VEGGIES, PAGE 24
DiMare farm manager Jim Husk holds a ripe tomato, in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
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‘Speak up!’ - Sesame Street tackles racism in TV special
NEW YORK (AP) — “Sesame Street” has always pressed for inclusion. Now in the wake of the national reckoning on race, it’s going further — teaching children to stand up against racism. Sesame Workshop — the nonprofit, educational organization behind “Sesame Street” — will later this month air the half-hour anti-racist special “The Power of We” and hopes families will watch together.
The special defines racism for younger viewers and shows how it can be hurtful. It urges children who encounter racism or hear someone else be the victim of it to call it out. “When you see something that’s wrong, speak up and say, ‘That’s wrong’ and tell an adult,” 6-year-old Gabrielle the Muppet advises. The special, composed of little skits and songs in a Zoom-like for-
mat, will stream on HBO Max and PBS Kids and airs on PBS stations Oct. 15. In the song “How Do You Know?” racism is dealt with headon. “Hey, Elmo, how would you feel if I said, ‘I don’t like you ‘cause I don’t like the color red?‘” sings Tamir, a Black, 8-year-old Muppet. Elmo responds: ”Elmo wouldn’t care what you said ’cause Elmo is proud, proud to be
red!” It concludes with the lines: “Speak up. Say something. Don’t give in.” “We believe that this moment calls for a direct discussion about racism to help children grasp the issues and teach them that they are
never too young to be ‘upstanders’ for themselves, one another, and their communities,” said Kay Wilson Stallings, executive vice president of creative and production at Sesame Workshop, in a statement.
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Yes, a turnip. That easy to grow but hard-to-figure-out-what-to-dowith root vegetable. “It’s the butt of many jokes and the bane of many appetites,” Ball said. Burpee’s website compares the the Silky Sweet Turnip to a reinvented apple, whose sweetness “makes it seductively snacky.”
Ball said Burpee bought the entire supply of the turnip variety from a breeder in Japan. “If you think you’ve ever had a turnip before, this is going to change your mind,” he said. In retrospect, “this thing was everything we had hoped for.” As far as flower seeds go, the eye-catching Zesty Zinnia Mix was Burpee’s top seller. At Ferry Morse, Sears said that
while the most popular vegetable and flower seeds have remained consistent every year, sales of wildflowers and lettuce increased more quickly than other seed types, a reflection of “gardeners trying their hands with easy and fast-growing plants.” Lettuce, she pointed out, can be grown in a windowsill container, so it works well in apartments as well as yards.
“There’s no doubt that gardening surged in popularity this year,” said Sears. “People have sought out an escape and productive activities during quarantine, and have found both in DIY gardening projects that connect them with nature while providing food and beauty.” Park Seed saw an influx of new customers across all age groups. Supplies that get the family involved in gardening, such as seed starting kits, were a hit, Funk said. “These customers are most excited about heirloom varieties and our salad bowl mix, which includes a blend of mustard greens, arugulas and lettuces,” Funk said.
Hakurei turnips sit in a field after being harvested. (AP Photo/ Charlie Neibergall, File)
bransonglobe.com Suzan Ferreira runs a website, It’s My Sustainable Life, about organic gardening and sustainable living that ran a recent article on how to save tomato seeds for future use. She said she grows up to 150 tomato plants every year in her garden in central New Hampshire. “My love of all things tomatoes has no bounds,” she said. “Call me the crazy tomato lady.” While some hybrids find their way into her garden, she swears by heirloom varieties, whose seeds have not been altered from their parent plants. Her favorite among the heirlooms is probably the Brandywine, which dates back nearly 140 years. Others in her wheelhouse are Pruden’s Purple, Black Krim, Cherokee Purple, Blue Beech paste and San Marzano. She also suggests hybrid indeterminate varieties such as Sungold Cherry and Black Cherry. Ann Garlatta, a southern California organic gardener who calls herself an “urban homesteader,” enjoys growing Early Girl tomatoes at the beginning of the season for flavor and high yield, until the slower-paced Oxhearts and White Beefsteaks — her “flavor superstars” — are ready for picking. “Trust me, they are worth the wait,” she said.
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Feisty Tasmanian devils roaming Australian mainland again
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Tasmanian devils, the carnivorous marsupials whose feisty, frenzied eating habits won the animals cartoon fame, have returned to mainland Australia for the first time in some 3,000 years. “Seeing those devils released into a wild landscape — it’s a really emotional moment,” said Liz Gabriel, director of conservation group Aussie Ark, which led the release effort in partnership with other conservation groups. The 11 most recently released devils began exploring their new home once they were freed from round, white cages at the nearly 1,000-acre Barrington Tops wildlife refuge in New South Wales state, about 190 kilometers (120 miles) north of Sydney. Tasmanian devils, which were once called Sarcophilus satanicus or “Satanic flesh-lover,” went extinct in mainland Australia before the arrival of Europeans. Scientists believe the introduction of carnivorous dingoes, a surge in the indigenous human population, and a devastating dry season cause by a prolonged El Nino caused the devil to migrate to present-day Tasmania, said University of Tasmania ecologist Menna Jones. “I think any one of those three factors alone probably wouldn’t have caused extinction — but the three of them together likely caused the devil to become extinct on the mainland,” she said. Devils have been protected in Australia since 1941, and conservationists have worked to bolster their populations for years, citing their importance as top predators who can suppress invasive species — like foxes and feral cats — and in turn protect smaller species and biodiversity.
One of the biggest blows to conservation efforts came in the 1990s when a communicable cancer called devil facial tumor disease — which passes between devils through their bites while mating and causes large tumors that prevent them from eating — reduced the population from some 140,000 to as few as 20,000. In response, researchers established an insurance population of cancer-free devils in wild-type enclosures in Australia’s island state of Tasmania. But the releases in July and September are the first time the squat mammals — all of which have tested negative for the contagious cancer — have been released on the mainland in a protected wild landscape.
ODDITIES IN THE NEWS Gabriel said Aussie Ark aims for devils eventually to live in non-protected areas in mainland Australia, with the hope the devils will contribute to keeping cat and fox populations under control. Some experts question whether the introduction would have that hoped-for level of impact. Nick Mooney, an Australia conservationist who has worked with Tasmanian devils for some 40 years, said feral felines are likely to return to hunting for a food source rather than relying on carrion in competition with the devils. “There is an argument that by putting devils into a situation where you stop the other carnivores scavenging is that those animals, like cats and foxes,
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Big John the Tasmanian devil growls from the confines of his tree house as he makes his first appearance at the Wild Life Sydney Zoo in Sydney. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith, File)
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Is it fall? Is it summer? Nobody knows for sure By Daryl Weather, Weather Forecaster If you are wondering if it’s fall or summer, don’t feel bad! A lot of us are wondering that same
thing. After a week of temps in the 80s we can expect this to stick around for the weekend as well. Looks like we will get a break on Tuesday when highs are only
going to be in the mid 70s. Rain chances are still slim as Hurricane Delta looks to not want to share much of that precipitation with us. I will still keep an eye on Del-
ta and update any changes that may assist us with rain chances. You can keep up with those updates on our Facebook page, Branson Globe and Branson News & Weather.
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768 Charlemagne and his brother Carloman I are crowned Kings of The Franks 1000 Leif Ericson discovers “Vinland” (possibly L’Anse aux Meadows, Canada) reputedly becoming first European to reach North America
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MOVIES & TV • 1926 NBC (National Broadcasting Corporation) forms • 1986 “The Late Show with Joan Rivers” premieres on Fox, first woman to host a US late-night TV talk show • 1992 Action thriller film “Under Siege” directed by Andrew Davis starring Steven Seagal in his most famous role is released MUSIC • 1965 Beatles’ “Yesterday” single goes #1 & stays #1 for 4 weeks • 1966 Rolling Stones 1st LP recorded “Got Live if you Want It” • 1969 The Supremes release “Someday We’ll Be Together” • 1986 “Phantom of the Opera” premieres in London,
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SPORTS • 1915 Woodrow Wilson becomes first US President to attend a World Series game • 1919 Reds beat White Sox, 5 games to 3 in 16th World Series. This series is known as black sox scandal as 8 White Sox throw series • 1938 Cleveland Browns & Chicago Bears play a penalty free NFL game • 1960 Cowboy QB Eddie LeBaron throws shortest touchdown pass (2”) • 1989 First NFL game coached by an African American (Art Shell), his LA Raiders beat NY Jets 14-7 on Monday Night Football
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CELEBRATE RECOVERY is a place to heal from your hurts, habits, and hangups. We meet every Tuesday night at 6:30 PM at Music City Centre. 1839 West 76 Country Blvd., Branson. For more information call 417–320-2055 See you there!
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL service and installation 0% interest financing 100% satisfaction guarantee. GOFF HVAC and Solar Energy 417-334-3681 goff-hvac.com 09/30
FREE ESTIMATES FROM ground up remodels roofs, deck, additions, pole-barns, flooring and complete build 5yr labor warranty 417-699-1635 09/30
SERVICES OFFERED ACE HOME IMPROVEMENT Heating & Air HVAC Service & Repair, Doors, Windows, Decks, Fences, Pressure Washing, Int & Ext. Painting, Siding, Roofing, Flooring, Tile & Drywall. Handy-man Work! Call Ryan 417-335-1347 09/30
FOR SALE BEDROOM FURNITURE FOR SALE. King size 4 post bed with two 18”x 36” night stands. Chest of drawers with double doors & TV insert and more. Branson area. Call 314629-2392 for more info. YARD/ESTATE SALE – Sports Memorabilia, Tools, Good Vinyl Records and much more. Saturday October 17th 8am – 4pm. 439 Timberlane Drive, Branson, Mo 65616. FOOD BANK FREE FOOD FOR THOUGHT about Jesus Food Bank Program. $10 gas free first visit only. Watch a 40-minute DVD about Jesus, I will answer any questions you might have with the Bible truth. Please call 417-337-3772 for an appointment. 2-3 people at a time. 09/30
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OFFICE HOURS 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday HELP WANTED
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PRIVATE MEDICAL FRONT OFFICE person. Familiarity with computers, medical billing and phone work is essential. Office hours are 8 am – 5 pm, Monday – Thursday Branson area location. Contact info: largepox8@gmail.com
HELP WANTED: OAKRIDGE AT BRANSON Need house keeper, house keeper manager and Maintenance. Competitive pay. Full time and year round. Please contact Linda at 417336-6288 or apply in person at 245 Jess-Jo Pkwy. See front desk.
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Do you love NATURAL HEALTHCARE? Are you a person who has had a successful career and is ready for a change? Or are you great at your job but would like to own a business where you can control your time and the amount of money you earn? Are you a self-starter, who loves to lead and guide others? Would you like to help others achieve a lifestyle of wellness for the rest of their lives? If this is you, I’m looking for six individuals to give my time and resources to help you live a life you love.
Here’s how to apply for a place on my Business Team: TEXT (417) 294-0805 with your name, cell phone and email address.
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BRANSON SCENIC RAILWAY
Accepting applications for full-time RETAIL SALES CLERK. Will train. Also need COCOA & COOKIE SERVERS for THE POLAR EXPRESS.This is a SMOKE-FREE – NON-TOBACCO USE business. Pre-employment drug screening. Apply in person. No phone calls.
206 E. Main Street, Branson
Find your next STAR EMPLOYEE right here! Call us to place an ad: (417) 334-9100
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VEHICLES FOR SALE
1&2 BR APARTMENTS 1-1/2 BATHS, POOLS, REC. ROOM
$550 MONTH & UP e Furnished Units Available, Lakeviews Availabl
CALL 417-546-3334 Shepherd of the Hills Estates
www.soheapts.com Apartment to rent? House to sell? Let everyone know... put it in the Globe!
2006 JEEP COMMANDER. 8 cylinder with 171,000 miles. New front brakes, radiator, battery And Jeep rims. Looks and runs great. Asking $7950.00 call Rick 417-973-5405
RENT TO OWN AUTOS
LOW Down Payment NO Initial Taxes & License Fees NO Credit Check FREE One Year Waranty on motor & transmission
RENT TO OWN YOUR AUTO TODAY 1119 E. State Hwy 76, Branson 417-335-5400 renttoownautosbranson.com
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“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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Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.‌ (Matthew 11:28-29)
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