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Doug Gabriel shares stage with his family in popular show By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer Doug Gabriel is one of Branson’s most popular entertainers. Now in his 36th year in Branson, Gabriel has been entertaining since the age of two and performing professionally since he was twelve. Gabriel is now in his 26th season of headlining his own show, now part of the stellar lineup of shows at the Branson Famous Theatre. “I had a band in Iowa and traveled all around the country, as the lead-in for a lot of big-name artists,” said Gabriel. “But I never saw my wife at all. My grandfather

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kept telling me about a place called Branson. I’d never heard of it. But Chisai Childs knew me from her show in Grapevine, Texas. I found out she had a show here, so I came and auditioned.” Childs was a popular Branson entertainer, known for her flair for show business, and credited for putting Branson on the map and bringing a long list of entertainers to town. Unfortunately, Gabriel wasn’t hired by Childs, so he returned to his home state of Iowa.

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Worship Revival Church planting began with October 9 service By Brenda Meadows Staff Writer Pastors Doc and Mary Murphy and, their ‘daughter-by-love,’ Shayla Hastings have come to the Branson area to plant a church. They are meeting at 6:30 p.m. every Friday at 328 State Highway BB in Hollister. They officially had their first regular service October 9 as Worship Revival Church. “We are still in pre-launch phase,” Pastor Doc said. “We rented a building, and we are still fixing it up. We haven’t officially started the church. During this time, we are developing relationships, meeting new people and trying to establish

a core group of people through our monthly meetings.” Worship Revival Church is described as a nondenominational, spirit-filled church. “Some would call us a Pentecostal/ Charismatic/Faith Church,” he said. Pastor Doc said their prime objective for coming to Branson, as in all the churches they have birthed, is ‘actual’ revival. “Our goal is to establish a place of revival for believers and help win the lost to Jesus and to get the backslider back into a great relationship with the Father,” he said. SEE WORSHIP, PAGE 5

Pastors Doc and Mary Murphy and, their ‘daughter-by-love,’ Shayla Hastings have come to the Branson area to plant Worship Revival Church that meets at 6:30 p.m. Fridays at 328 State Highway BB in Hollister. Their plans were to officially have their first regular service October 9 as Worship Revival Church.

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Famous Impressions Show Now Open By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer The Las Vegas-based vocal group, Famous Impressions, opens their new show at the Hughes Brothers Theatre on Saturday, October 10. With a variety of vocal stylings and a mixture of genres from rock to Motown, from country to gospel classics, Famous Impressions has entertained Las Vegas crowds for over 20 years. Famous Impressions is made up of three incredibly talented vocalists - Doug Stiel, Mark Sander and Cindy Bea. Originally from the Midwest, Stiel began performing at the age of five. Following extensive study in the area of mental health, Stiel worked as a psychotherapist while honing his talents as an impressionist, performing at corporate events and festivals. He relocated to Las Vegas, where he teamed up with Cindy Bea to form Famous Impressions. Cindy Bea is also from the Midwest and was raised in

Kansas, part of a musical family. At a young age, Bea began traveling with her family, playing drums and singing. Later, Bea performed as part of both vocal and a cappella groups, before becoming a regular entertainer in Las Vegas, where she specialized in songs by such artists as Crystal Gayle, Karen Carpenter and Abba. Mark Sander serves as business manager for Famous Impressions, as well as master of ceremonies and background vocalist. Sander’s past experience includes working as an on-air radio personality and mobile DJ, as well as working with various corporations, helping them improve their overall performance. Famous Impressions made their debut performance in Branson earlier this year, with a sold-out showcase held in August. The success of that showcase and the response of those in attendance helped Famous Impressions make the decision to bring their popular show to Branson on a more permanent basis.

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“This has been a dream of ours to perform in Branson for quite some time,” said Sander. “To be part of the rich entertainment history is really quite an honor. From the first time we arrived in

Branson, it has been our goal to perform here on a regular basis. The people are wonderful, and the Hughes family has been fabulous to work with. We couldn’t dream of a better place to perform.”

Famous Impressions will perform Saturdays at 10:00 am and Thursdays at 2:00 pm at The Hughes Brothers Theatre. For tickets or more information, call the box office at 417-334-0076.

Temporary lane closure on Glory Road starting October 12 Submitted to Branson Globe The center lane and sidewalk along the west side of Glory Road, between W. 76 Country Blvd and Green Mountain Dr. will be closed beginning October 12, 2020, through October 23, 2020, weath-

er permitting, to relocate a pedestrian crossing as part of the Aquarium at the Boardwalk project. Traffic delays are expected in this area during this closure. Signage will be in place to direct traffic to detour around the lane closure. Motorists are

asked to be aware of signage, traffic cones, work crews, and pedestrians in the marked Work Zone. For questions regarding this project, please contact the City of Branson Public Works & Engineering Department at 417-337-8559.

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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October is Domestic Violence Awareness month by Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer As COVID-19 concerns continue across the nation, another epidemic affects even more people but receives far less attention. To address this knowledge gap, October is designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), one in three women and one in four men in the United States experience some type of physical violence by an intimate partner during their lifetime. In Missouri, over 36 percent of women experience such abuse, based on known cases and hotline calls. The Missouri Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports that in southwest Missouri counties, over 10,000 hotline calls were made in 2019. Several sources estimate an increase in abuse due to the restrictions of COVID-19, as people are under financial or emotional stress coupled with being isolated at home and less likely to confide in a work colleague or faith community. The online schooling situation also increases the chances of children witnessing abuse, which has mental health consequences or may perpetuate the problem. Help is available. The Crisis Center of Taney County has served area victims for 30 years,

providing emergency shelter, a food pantry, and a court advocate to help victims navigate legal services such as a restraining order. The Crisis Center also networks with area faith communities and provides referrals for other services a victim may need. The Center’s toll-free hotline is (866) 379-0074; the local hotline is (417) 561-5084; the 24-hour crisis text line is (717) 744-TEXT (8398). Contact can also be made through the Crisis Center of Taney County Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/TheCrisis-Center-of-Taney-CountyInc-131241626929427. A frequent question during awareness campaigns is “Why doesn’t the victim just leave?” The answer can be complicated. Abusers often find ways to make the victim feel crazy or guilty, known as gaslighting. The victim may have limited job skills or fear for the safety of children, pets, or friends. Abusers usually make sure victims don’t have access to money or a vehicle, or force them to account for every mile and every penny. Family and church can be a source of support, but that too is complicated. An abuser is often a master manipulator, appearing outside the home to be an upstanding citizen. Sadly, domestic violence statistics are

no different in churches and faith groups; an astonishing number of perpetrators are pastors or leaders in their church. Another problem, especially in rural or Bible-belt locales and more traditional settings, is the faulty interpretation of scriptures about the relationships of men and women. Countless women who finally mustered the courage to get help have reported their church was unsupportive or even counseled them to return to the situation and try to be more submissive. If someone suspects a family member or friend is in an abusive situation, resources are available. The Crisis Center can help; call their office at 417-561-5105. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence has checklists for developing a safety plan and a state-by-state list of resources at https://ncadv.org. Focus Ministries, based in Chicago, offers faith-based support, including training for churches wishing to provide scriptural counsel or start support groups, at https://www. focusministries1.org. Several denominations, including the Springfield-based Assemblies of God, offer resources through their women’s ministries’ department. An online community, Tahir Alnisa, started by the former wife SEE AWARENESS, PAGE 7

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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.

REBEL is a 3-year-old male Labrador Retriever. He was owner relinquished. Rebel is friendly with everyone and posed like a rock star on picture day. Could he be the next Instagram star? This handsome guy loves to go on walks and is ready for a forever home.

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Continued from Page 1 The family had been to Branson four times before they moved to the area. They have decided that it is ‘better’ than they thought it would be. “We love it,” Pastor Doc said. “The city is awesome. The people are very nice and seem to be really hungry for revival and a move of the Holy Spirit. We like it a lot.” Hastings, who travels with the Murphys to help in any area where there is a need, said the three of them have had opportunity to pray for people while they prepare the church. “October 9 is actually our second time meeting,” she said. “We have been traveling to Branson for a few months now to get the building ready and host a few monthly services. We have had tremendous support online via Facebook Live. The excitement for Worship Revival has only increased, especially this

last month as we have been praying with more individuals than before and have more people saying they are looking forward to our next monthly meeting on October 9.” Pastor Mary said she and her husband have been launching churches for 25 years. They have launched about 14 churches in their 25 years of ministry. Among them are congregations in Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma. “So when God tells us to pack up and go to a city, we are ready to go,” she said. “From the beginning, we knew that we would start many church movements all across the USA. I always say that’s it’s not just exciting. It’s an adventure. It’s going to be a great time, and we are excited to see God move in the Branson area. We want the power of the Holy Spirit to bring refreshing to this area and all of the Midwest.” For information about Worship Revival Church or for prayer email: worshiprevivalc@gmail.com.

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Mayor’s Moment: A message from Branson Mayor Edd Akers

First Amendment to the United States Constitution Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Rob Doherty Publisher (504) 583-8907 robd@bransonglobe.com Janet Steinkamp Editor steinjm4@gmail.com

Dear Branson Community, Congratulations to everyone involved with National Night Out this week. We had 13 neighborhoods participate, and we greatly appreciate the camaraderie shared by citizens, businesses, staff, and elected officials. I was able to visit four neighborhoods in the two-hour event and enjoyed meeting with many of you and talking about the future of our great city. I am proud of our awesome citizen base. Our Planning Commission met this week to discuss a number of issues. One such issue will amend Resolution 12-1.10, which will allow multiple animals to be housed and exhibited on the south side of Branson’s Wild

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World. Proposed animals include lions, tigers, ligers, wolves, kangaroos,

servals, foxes, porcupines, jackals, and various birds. For additional details, you can read the staff report found in this meeting’s agenda, or you can watch a recording of the livestream of this meeting on the City’s website. If you shop online, you might have noticed that October 5 was “Amazon Prime Day.” It appears this started as an anniversary day for Amazon’s 20th birthday in 2015. It has been amazing to watch the growth of Amazon over these last 25 years. It is also unfortunate to realize that the citizens of Branson are not reaping the rewards of this service like most of the rest

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of the country. What we need is a statewide “Use Tax” which is a sales tax imposed on the purchase of goods by residents from out-ofstate vendors. These taxes are charged at the same rate of a local sales tax but they are not charged simultaneously. The bottom line is that the city of Branson currently loses money on every item purchased online which is an annual loss of approximately $600,000 each year. This number will continue to rise as more and more people seem to be shopping online. We continue to prepare to transfer the recycle center to Taney County. During the first two weeks of our temporary opening we have averaged 50 users a day, with 75% of the users from outside the city limits. As I understand, there is a lot of construction going on at the County Transfer Station which will host the recycle center. For those of you who have an affiliation with the US Navy, I want to wish you and your shipmates a very happy 245th birthday next week on October 13. While we may be landlocked, the US Navy and the State of Missouri have a great shared past, specifically with the USS Missouri. This was the last battleship commissioned and the site of the surrender of the Empire of Japan, ending World War II. Thank you to those who continue to pray for our city. Please stay positive, and be thankful for living in the best city in America. Thank you for letting me serve you.

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Continued from Page 3 of an abusive pastor, can be found on Facebook at https://www. facebook.com/tahriralnisa. Another local support group is in the developmental stages. Collette Seaton founded Delivered Housewives after a 17-year abusive marriage, during which she served as a church worship leader and was involved in PTA and community activities, trying to have a normal family life. Collette’s concern is that women often lack opportunities for mutual support and encouragement. Her goal is to provide community not just for women in or fleeing bad relationships but also those simply needing fellowship. Contact information is on the

Delivered Housewives’ Facebook page, https://www.facebook. com/777ministrieslasvegas. Emergency shelter remains a huge need not only in Taney County but across Missouri and nationwide. According to Crisis Center of Taney County director Becky Vermeire, for every woman seeking shelter in Missouri, two must be turned away for lack of space. Volunteers are also needed to provide childcare or transportation for job training or to medical and legal appointments, or just be a listening ear. Donations are always welcomed for emergency shelter needs. Contact the Crisis Center or any of the organizations mentioned for more ideas on how to help confront this issue in your church or community.

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‘Woolly bears’ mean winter in the Ozarks By Peg Craft, MDC While bears are preparing for the winter, it’s the familiar fuzzy caterpillar known as the woolly bear that clearly signals that cold weather is just around the corner. On sunny autumn days, woolly

bear caterpillars cross roads and highways. But even before there were paved roads, people noticed the woolly bear migration. Woolly bears were the weather predictors of folklore. As the days grow shorter and

the nights grow cooler, most green plants stop growing. Woolly bears are leaf-eaters, and they are quick to notice the shortage of food. Since caterpillars can’t migrate south, their only option is to find a protected place to spend the winter.

Hollow logs, piles of leaves, cracks in foundations and stacks of firewood are all good places to hide. Woolly bears cross roads in droves as they look for winter dens. It is doubtful that the color of the woolly bear’s coat reliably predicts the length of the winter, or that the depth of snow somehow correlates with the thickness of woolly bear fuzz, but their fall migration remains a reliable sign of impending weather.

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• Most people do not get a rash from touching the hairy caterpillars

of this species, but some people do. • Woolly bears or “woolly worms” are fuzzy with dense, stiff hairs. They are usually black on the ends of the body and rusty red or brownish in the middle. When disturbed, they commonly roll up in a ball. • Touching the bristles can cause dermatitis in some people. • There’s no truth to the tale that you can forecast how long winter will last by the brown band on a woolly bear’s back. SEE WOOLLY BEAR, PAGE 10

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Online piano lessons now available through Branson Regional Arts Council Submitted to Branson Globe Shelley DiMartini has been teaching piano lessons at Conservatory of the Ozarks for the past five years, and has now expanded her classroom to teach virtually through the Branson Regional Arts Council’s Online Arts Conservatory Program. Known for her ability to motivate students to progress quickly in their musical development, Shelley is now accepting new students of all ages. Interested parents or students are asked to contact the BRAC Education Department at 417336-4255 or edu@bransonarts. org for more information. Class times will be arranged between the instructor and student. Since she began teaching at

Conservatory of the Ozarks in 2015, Shelley has prepared her students for many performances at monthly studio recitals, community outreach events and public shows. Ms. DiMartini holds a BFA in Piano Performance from Stephens College, Columbia, MO and a Lifetime Teaching Certificate K-12. She was the director and accompanist for Campus Sing which traveled the US representing Stephens College at high schools and college assemblies. Shelley furthered her education at the UMKC Music Conservatory, Kansas City, MO by earning graduate credits in ORFF Method – including recorder, percussion, and vocal music. In addition to

her experience teaching at the Conservatory, Shelley has taught music at Jefferson Jr. High; was the lead music instructor at Music, Magic, and Make Believe in Indio, CA; taught music, aided in honors choir preparations, was accompanist for school programs, concerts and contests at Van Horn High School, Independence, MO; taught piano at Boys and Girls Club, Solana Beach, CA; taught steel drums and piano at Palomar College, San Marcos, CA and was choir director and accompanist at College of the Desert, Palm Desert, CA. A talented pianist, Shelley also plays the organ, harp, guitar, B-flat and alto clarinet and oboe. Shelley has forty years of experience teaching private

Shelley DiMartini, BRAC piano instructor (Special to Branson Globe)

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Cherry Berry becomes Sweet Susie’s By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer One of Branson’s long-time favorite spots for frozen yogurt has a new owner — and a new name. Cherry Berry is becoming Sweet Susie’s Frozen Treats. New owners Susie and Hugo

Buentello have stopped at Cherry Berry for years, as they visited son Cesar, daughter-in-law Jessica, and granddaughter Khloe in Branson. When they found out Cherry Berry was up for sale, they couldn’t bear the thought of

not visiting their favorite frozen yogurt spot. After much prayer and consideration, Hugo and Susie purchased Cherry Berry earlier this month. Sweet Susie’s is family owned

and operated. Cesar Buentello serves as store manager, and Hugo and Susie’s other children, Hector, Samantha and Carolina all assist in the shop’s operation. Sweet Susie’s will offer a variety of frozen treats that will include over 20 flavors of frozen yogurt, gelato, frozen custard and sorbet, with more than 40 toppings to choose from, including candies, cereals, granola, fresh fruits, syrups and more. Sweet Susie’s is open Monday

through Thursday 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm, and Friday and Saturday from 1:00 - 11:00 pm. They are located at 3000 Green Mountain Drive, Suite 100. For more information, visit their website at www.sweetsusiesfroyo.com. “We pray that everyone that enters Sweet Susie’s will create beautiful memories over some frozen yogurt and treats and fellowship, just as our family has,” said Susie. “We look forward to seeing you all soon.”

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St. Mark’s hosts a successful Blessing of the Animals

Teddi Ann shows off the St. Mark’s scarf Mamma Connie Johnson made for her.

Submitted to Branson Globe All tails were wagging, and love was in the air last Sunday at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Kimberling City as community members brought their beloved fur babies to be blessed at the annual special service called Blessing of the Animals. Since the event was held outside due to COVID, it was decided to have a ‘50’s style “car hop” theme. Church members were decked out in saddle oxfords, white socks, white shirts with tails, rolled up blue jeans and looking very “in the ‘50s.” Our

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priest, Anne Cheffey, had on the required poodle skirt. Her husband, Dean, was the perfect “Fonzie” including leather jacket and slicked back hair. The animals, of course, were all beautiful, demure and not acting as silly as the humans they brought with them. Ken McKee played “Bless the Beast and the Children” and other animal-themed songs as cars drove in and got ready for the service. Once again, a strange thing happened. As soon as the words “The Lord be with you” were said, all the animals who

had been socializing and very vocal got quiet. This happens every year. It amazes us that the animals seem to know that “church has begun.” At the end of the service each car drove to the front of the church where pets and their families received a blessing. They drove a little further, and the pets received a kitty or puppy gift bag with treats & a toy, and their humans received ice cream as a thank you for attending this fun, but very meaningful service.

Dee Dee with her human, Anna Bolinger, and smaller dog: Doc with his human, Nancy Reynolds

Tiffany, Chris & daughter, Natalie Jennings, brought a photo of their dog, Katie, all the way from Ozark to be blessed.

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“I thought the Lord was leading me out of the music business. So, I went back to Iowa, and I gave up the music,” Gabriel explained. “While I was in the Lord’s will, I was very happy. Then, all of a sudden, the Lord gave me back my

first love! I got a call from Chisai.” This time, Childs wanted Gabriel to do a live audition to see how he interacted with the audience. “At the time, Chisai’s grandmother sat off to the left of the stage. If you got a thumbs up from her grandmother, you got the job,” said Gabriel. “I got the thumbs up! After a live audition, she brought me down here, got me

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set up with a house, and doubled my salary. I’ve been here ever since! Gabriel became a part of Childs’ popular show and began his Branson career. After leaving Childs’ show, Gabriel moved to another popular theatre, Cody Country, starring twins John and Paul Cody. From Cody Country, Gabriel

moved to the legendary Roy Clark Celebrity Theatre, home of entertainer Roy Clark, who would become a lifelong friend of Gabriel, as well as a mentor. At the Roy Clark Celebrity Theatre, Gabriel was part of a group known as Celebrity Sound, a super group at that time that opened not only for Roy Clark, but the many entertainers who graced his stage. In 1994, Gabriel was given the opportunity to open his own morning show at the Jim Stafford Theatre, a show that has been going strong and growing in popularity since that time. This year, Gabriel moved his show to the beautiful Branson Famous Theatre, also home to Branson’s Famous Baldknobbers and Reza. In 2020, Gabriel’s show is better than ever. Gabriel is joined on stage by a top-notch band, along with his family – wife Cheryl, and grown children Josh, Jordan, and Jasmine. The Doug Gabriel show runs the gamut of musical styles and genres. Doug performs everything from current and classic country to pop, rock and roll, gospel and more. Gabriel shows off his instrumental skills on guitar, piano,

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bransonglobe.com and his one-of-a-kind mufftar, created by his late father, from a 1969 Thunderbird muffler. Guests are wowed by Doug’s dynamic vocal rendition of songs by Tom Jones, as well as Gabriel’s favorite performer, Elvis Presley. Doug’s lovely and talented wife, Cheryl, of 37 years is prominently featured on the show—her beautiful voice shining on solo selections and special husband and wife duets. In addition to her roles as wife, mother, and vocalist, Cheryl also works full time at Branson’s Cox Hospital, where she has long held a job as a registered nurse. Music is interspersed with comedy and laughter at the Doug Gabriel show, much of it brought to the stage by comedian Jordan, better known on stage as “The Flying J, Gabriel’s son. One of the show’s most touching selections is a song entitled “Holding Answered Prayers,” a song Doug wrote for the wedding of his son Josh. This beautiful number is accompanied by a video and the introduction of Gabriel’s grandchildren to the audience. Josh is an often hidden, but big part of Gabriel’s show, the drummer. SEE DOUG GABRIEL, PAGE 13

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Continued from Page 12 Another audience favorite was a stunning father-daughter duet, Doug and the beautiful and recently married Jasmine, with a unique combination of songs. Like her mother, Jasmine brings to the stage not only beauty and grace, but enormous vocal talent. Gabriel astounds audiences with his powerful versions of the very appropriate “Bridge over Troubled Water” and the Mercy Me hit “I Can Only Imagine.”

Another show highlight was a touching tribute to Gabriel’s friend Roy Clark, followed by the incomparable Spanish guitar number, “Malaguena.” The Doug Gabriel Show can be seen Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 am and Sunday at 2:00 pm at the Branson Famous Theatre, located on Highway 165. This coming week Gabriel is offering a special for Branson Globe readers –a $10 admission to his show— simply for mentioning this article. That offer is valid Wednesday, October 14; Friday, October 16;

and Sunday, October 18. “Working with my family in my own show is the greatest blessing I think anyone could ever have,” noted Gabriel. “I always prayed that the Lord wouldn’t give me anything I could not handle in this business. He knew I needed to be with my wife and family. We are a close family; we love each other very much. I’m content doing what I’m doing. I’ll do this as long as the Lord wants me to. I don’t have plans to stop or leave Branson unless He tells me to go.”

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Meet Toad: the French Bulldog Who’s Dressing Up in Halloween Costumes Every Day in October By Good News Network Meet the adorable French bulldog dressing up as a different famous character every day in October for a Halloween series. Toad has already appeared as Sebastian from “The Little Mermaid,” Elton John, MC Hammer, Napoleon Dynamite, and Dwight Shrute from “The Office.” “My favorite one is LaFawnduh from Napoleon Dynamite,” said Toad’s 30-year-old owner Amy Herrington. “The way he looked down in the photo really captured Kip from the movie.

“We use silly characters from our favorite movies,” Amy, an attorney from Dallas, Texas, said, explaining that a lot of the clothes for the cute pup are kids’ clothing. Toad has been part of the family since February, “right before lockdown happened. “We got into making a fun little page while we stuck inside, trying the TikTok thing and Instagram. My husband isn’t as into it as me, but it takes two people. Someone has to hold onto a treat while we take the photos.” Despite already having taken dozens of photos of Toad, Amy

says she’s yet to run out of great costume ideas. “We’re gonna do Willie Nelson. We also have a blonde wig, so we’re thinking of doing Regina George from “Mean Girls.” We also want to dress Toad up as Mrs. Doubtfire, a garden gnome, and a Chia pet. “My husband likes “Lord of the Rings,” so maybe we’ll dress Toad up as Frodo as well.” As a result of Amy’s costuming and Toad’s modeling expertise, Toad’s fledgling Instagram page has already garnered over 13,000 followers.

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Scientists Discover a New Way to Save Endangered Baby Sea Turtles Using GPS Good News Network By placing 3D-printed and GPS-enabled decoy sea turtle eggs into nests on the beach, it could be possible to gather key evidence needed to expose illegal trade of the eggs. This is the finding of a new study published in the journal Current Biology. According to a release from Cell Press, the researchers specifically tested how well the decoy eggs work and their safety for the endangered turtles. “Our research showed that placing a decoy into a turtle nest did not damage the incubating embryos and that the decoys work,” says lead author Helen Pheasey of the University of Kent. “We showed that it was possible to track illegally removed eggs from beach to end consumer as shown by our longest track, which identified the entire trade chain covering 137 kilometers.” The egg decoys, dubbed InvestEggator, were developed by the conservation organization Paso Pacifico to address the illegal trade of endangered sea turtles in Central America, where the eggs are smuggled from beaches and sold to restaurants and bars as a delicacy. Paso Pacifico-affiliated scientist Kim Williams-Guillen conceived

and designed the decoys in response to a call for proposals from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Wildlife Crime Tech Challenge. They were looking for projects using technological advances to fight wildlife poaching. “The idea was kind of an ‘Aha’ moment,” Williams-Guillen says. It immediately brought to mind two of her favorite TV shows, “Breaking Bad” and “The Wire,” which both happened to deal with illegal drug trafficking. “In ‘Breaking Bad’, the DEA places a GPS tracking device on a tank of chemicals to see who receives the chemicals,” she said. “In one episode of ‘The Wire’, two police officers plant an audio device in a tennis ball to surreptitiously record a suspected drug dealer. “Turtle eggs basically look like ping pong balls, and we wanted to know where they were going–put those two ideas together and you have the InvestEGGator.” To see how well they’d work in practice, Pheasey and her colleagues put the 3D-printed decoys in 101 turtle nests on four beaches in Costa Rica. A quarter of the fake eggs were taken illegally from the nests, allowing the researchers to track

eggs from five clutches, including two green turtle nests and three olive ridley nests. One of the decoys made it close to a residential property before going silent. Another went two kilometers to a bar. The one that went

farthest ended up 137 kilometers inland, spending two days in transit from the beach to a supermarket loading-bay and then on to a residential property. The researchers assume the egg wasn’t sold at the market but was

rather handed off there, from a trafficker to a salesperson. They also got some anecdotal reports of cases where someone discovered the decoy. “One decoy SEE SEA TURTLE, PAGE 17

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New Generation of Young Poll Workers is Stepping Up to Protect the Elderly from COVID-19 Good News Network During normal election years, it’s typically retired people who step in to act as poll workers every fourth November. But many of America’s elderly are staying home to protect themselves from COVID-19, and now the country’s youth have stepped up to take the reins of civic responsibility. In a funny turn of events, a web developer in San Francisco that had originally created a website to see if people would help buy pizza for those waiting in line to vote at polling stations—the aptly named Pizza to the Polls—pivoted towards a model of recruiting poll station workers which people informed him were going to be dangerously low in number this year.

This required a change of name as well, to Power the Polls, which has so far recruited 450,000 of the “next generation of poll workers,” 200,000 above their original target of a quarter million. The majority of people signing up are between 18-35 years of age, the opposite end of the spectrum to the normal battalion of America’s volunteer poll workers, more than 70% of whom are between 60-70 years of age. Along with age comes an increased susceptibility to the coronavirus, and in states like Alaska, 95% of Anchorage’s previous volunteers declined to participate this year. Power the Polls is uniting youth volunteers, associations, and corporations to ensure the poll work-

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ers are, which assists us in focusing demand reduction campaigns.” Pheasey says that the key thing isn’t to find the people who take the eggs from the beach. To a large extent, that’s already known. From a law enforcement perspective, the critical thing is to identify those who are trafficking and selling the eggs, often door to door. “As trafficking is a more serious crime, those handover points are far more valuable from a law enforcement perspective than catching someone taking a nest,” Pheasey says. That’s what makes the InvestEGGator such an important tool, according to Williams-Guillen. “But,” she adds, “it really must be used in the context of a multi-pronged conservation approach that uses education, building better economic opportunities, and enforcement to help fight sea turtle egg poaching.” The researchers say they’d like to see more sea turtle projects use the decoys on their nesting beaches. Such efforts could shed light on differences in the turtle egg trade in different countries.

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went off-line in a residential area near Cariari, a town 43 km from the deployment beach,” they wrote. “After 11 days, we received photographs, sent from Cariari, of the dissected egg.” Along with the photos, they got information about where the egg was purchased and how many eggs had been exchanged. The findings show that the decoy eggs already are yielding intelligence from the local community in addition to tracking data, they note. Pheasey says that the early evidence shows that the majority of stolen eggs don’t leave the local area. The finding reaffirmed their suspicions, as well as some local reports that most of the trade takes place close to the nesting beach. “Knowing that a high proportion of eggs remain in the local area helps us target our conservation efforts,” Pheasey says. “We can now focus our efforts on raising awareness in the local communities and direct law enforcement to this local issue. It also means we know where the consum-

ers have access to personal protective equipment, training, and pay in some cases. Civil associations like the AARP and the Association of Young Americans have also been involved, and have helped educate voters about the need for poll workers and in helping ensure that

once they sign up they show up. “There is a need for us to sound the alarm,” says John Hishta, AARP’s senior vice president of campaigns to Fast Company, “and that’s why we’re working intergenerationally with these other folks.” Fast Company details all the things a volunteer poll station worker is re-

sponsible for, such as tidying up and helping people who have trouble, as well as keeping the machines functional and reporting polling data. This year they will also be working with PPE the whole time, constantly sanitizing the operating space, and helping people maintain safe social distancing practices.

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Dad Builds Desks for Virtual Students Who Need Them - ‘I’ve Gotten Thousands of Messages’ By Judy Cole, Good News Network What started as a DIY project to consolidate his children’s school clutter has taken on a life of its own. As a building inspector with two decades of carpentry experience, all it took for Mitchell Couch to throw together a couple of inexpensive wooden desks where

his kids could stash their stuff was a quick trip to the hardware store and about $50 in supplies. When Couch posted his creations to social media, he was inundated with requests from parents for blueprints to help them replicate the desks for their own at-home learners. Due to new COVID-19

protocols, many school districts have swapped out traditional classroom teaching for distance learning or hybrid programs. With more kids learning from home than ever before, providing optimal learning environments has proved challenging. It turns out that in addition to having a tidier household, being able to compartmentalize school from other activities actually enhances the distance learning experience for kids. “We heard from teachers that the kids who have their own

space to learn do so much better with distance learning,” Couch told CNN, recalling what he’d taken away from a parent-teacher conference. “It’s so much easier to separate home and school life that way. When you’re done with school, you can leave the desk and come eat at the kitchen table.” With that in mind, Couch put together a DIY tutorial for his YouTube channel detailing the materials required and step-bystep instructions on how to build the desks. The video was an overnight

sensation. “It went crazy,” Couch told FOX26. “I had 200 messages the following morning.” Among the video’s impressed viewers were family friends Karin and David McKinney who own and operate the local Lemoore California Grocery Outlet. After seeing the tutorial, the couple was inspired to take things to the next level by helping out kids in their own community dealing with the difficulties of distance learning. “They’re home. They’re struggling,” McKinney told FOX26. “We thought, just a place for them to be, a spot for them to have to do their work would be beneficial.” The McKinneys made Couch an offer he couldn’t refuse: They’d pick up the cost of supplies if he would agree to build 35 student desks. Couch signed on for the project enthusiastically. The rest of his family has gotten into the act as SEE DESKS, PAGE 19

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Continued from Page 18 sanding duty, and his kids join the “assembly line” whenever they can. So far, “The Couch Factory” has built and assembled 40 desks. With requests continuing to pour in, Janessa set up a GoFundMe page to deal with the overflow in hopes of keeping the momentum going. While the desks are certainly appreciated by the families

that receive them, Couch’s true motivation in building them is to reinforce a sense of neighborhood unity. “I’m hoping [people] look closer at their community and realize the most positive change happens in your community,” he said. “It can be making desks or even helping a neighbor across the street with their yard.” We doubt Mr. Rogers could have said it better himself.

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Governor Parson awards more than $870,000 to Missouri libraries to expand broadband access Missouri Dept. of Economic Development Today, Governor Mike Parson announced that 39 Missouri libraries were awarded more than $870,000 through the Missouri State Library to help residents access high speed internet for telehealth and distance learning in response to COVID-19. In Southwestern Missouri, the Springfield-Greene County Library received $65,292; Christian County Library received $57,444; and the Stone County Library received $28,115. “COVID-19 has created a massive shift to online services,” Governor Parson said. “Providing our public libraries with the means to meet the need for access to devices and high-speed internet

will help close the connectivity gap many students and citizens are experiencing during this time.” Six initiatives were launched on July 2 as a part of the Rapid Broadband Deployment Initiative which uses the state’s CARES Act funding. The broadband funding for Missouri libraries allocated up to $2.5 million for this program. The Missouri State Library and Missouri Department of Economic Development reviewed and approved grant applications. “Innovative and impactful proposals show how libraries can play an important role in advancing telehealth and higher education needs in their communities. SEE GOVERNOR, PAGE 21

Rare 1794 silver dollar goes unsold at auction in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A 1794 silver dollar believed to be among the first ever minted in the U.S., and the most valuable, went unsold during a public auction in Las Vegas. Legend Auctions chief executive Matthew Bell said offers for the coin dubbed the Flowing Hair Silver Dollar didn’t reach a minimum bid and Las Vegas resident Bruce Morelan retained ownership. Morelan sold 12 rare coins during the Thursday event at the Bellagio resort, reaping almost $4 million. Coin collecting experts had thought the Flowing Hair coin could sell for

more than the $10 million Morelan spent to buy it in 2013. The coin features images of Lady Liberty ringed with stars on the front and an eagle on the back. A different Lady Liberty image was adopted for silver dollars beginning in 1795. Experts say the coin is one of perhaps 300 original silver dollars that still exist among 1,758 struck in one day at the first U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. It has been certified as authentic and its previous sale eclipsed the $7.59 million that a collector paid in 2002 for a 1933 $20 U.S. gold double-eagle coin.

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Submitted to Branson Globe Branson’s Parks & Recreation Department will host an Arbor Day celebration on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. at the Elmo and Rosalea Marrs Memorial Dog Park, located in Stockstill Park at 645 Stockstill Lane, Branson, Missouri. As part of the Arbor Day celebration, Mayor Edd Akers will declare October 20, 2020, as Arbor Day in Branson, a memorial tree will be dedicated to a local resident, and the winner of a special social

media contest will be announced. All area residents, community members, businesses, and furry friends are invited to participate in the Arbor Day celebrations. Social media contest: • To enter, take a picture with your favorite tree at a Branson park, post it to Facebook, and tag Branson Parks & Recreation (@Branson.RecPlex). • Make sure to use the #BransonParksTrees hashtag. • The winner of the contest will be announced after the memorial

tree dedication and will receive a one-year membership to the dog park as well as some tree “swag.” As a designated Tree City USA

Department website for more information on its “TreeKeepers” and “Memorial Tree Program.”

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from this program will be used to establish hotspot lending programs, Wi-Fi capable laptops for patron checkout, and expanding bandwidth at libraries to accommodate additional network demands. “Broadband internet access is essential to the success of our economy and our workforce,” Department of Economic Development Director Rob Dixon said. “These resources to expand broadband internet will provide more opportunities for Missourians right now, and it will support our economic growth into the future.”

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Woman raises $85k for COVID-19 Relief by climbing all 58 of Colorado’s 14,000-feet mountains

By Judy Cole COVID-19 has had an impact on pretty much every aspect of our lives—how we work, how we play, how we shop, and especially how we travel. When 27-year-old University

of Denver grad student Brittney Woodrum realized she was going to shelve her globetrotting plans at least temporarily, the Kentucky native decided to put the time to good use. Woodrum—who goes by the

nickname “Bert”—is working toward her Master’s degree in humanitarian assistance after focusing on nonprofit administration and Spanish as an undergrad at the University of Kentucky.

Brittney Woodrum

Fittingly, she has a long history of working with nonprofit NGOs to help at-risk and marginalized populations under her belt. She cites her experience living at a Buddhist nunnery in Myanmar while helping to launch a language program with shaping her worldview. “The nuns taught me a lot about the idea of ‘impermanence,’” Woodrum explained. “With a desire to learn more, I eagerly dove into their way of life, shaving my hair

and donating nearly everything I owned… These women had nothing compared to [the] life I was used to, yet their lives were overflowing with joy and purpose.” In addition to her humanitarian efforts, Woodrum is an avid outdoorswoman and hiker. Faced with enforced time off, she started looking for an organization to hook up with that would allow her to combine the two passions. SEE WOMAN RAISES PAGE 23

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With her Fourteeners Project in place, Woodrum hit the ground climbing—always with her trusty 14-pound blue box on her back. Because the process went so quickly from idea to implementation, she really didn’t think she’d be collecting more than a few thousand dollars for the cause, but she was in for a very pleasant surprise. It took Woodrum 78 days, but after summiting her last peak— Crestone Needle in the Sangre de

me both virtually and physically.” While the extended outdoor sojourn took its toll—Woodrum spent some nights camping out in her car and avoided grocery shopping as much as possible—at the end of the day, she couldn’t have asked for a better outcome.

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ShelterBox was the perfect solution. “No one should have to worry about where their shelter will come from, and that’s why I was really struck by ShelterBox’s mission,” she said. Known for its trademark turquoise box filled with essential relief items, ShelterBox is “a global organization made up of people who believe in shelter as

a human right, [and] that shelter from the chaos of disaster and conflict is vital.” Colorado’s “Fourteeners,” a total of 58 peaks with elevations of 14,000 feet or more, are considered some of the toughest climbing destinations in North America. For her challenge, Woodrum planned to take on all of them, one at a time, with the goal of raising funding and awareness for families who’d lost everything as a result of the global pandemic.

Cristo Range—on September 26, she’d raised nearly $85,0000. “Word seemed to spread very quickly and a lot of people were equally impassioned by ShelterBox’s mission and what I was doing,” she told CNN. “I have an immense amount of gratitude to everyone who came out to support

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Feeling happier and less stressed is a big benefit of dancing, say 80% of people By Good News Network They say laughter is the best medicine, but eight in ten people reckon that dancing is also great at making them happier and less stressed.

A survey of 2,000 British adults found that three quarters feel ‘happy’ after shimmying around their home. The OnePoll survey showed that more than a quarter (28 per

cent) said dancing has provided them with great memories, and 23 per cent said it helps connect them with friends. Nearly four in ten (37 per cent) even said moving to music helps

them forget all their troubles, with 42 per cent believing dancing allows them to ‘lose themselves’. Dr Lovatt, speaking on behalf of Zumba, added, “Doing something more physical can be a great way of reducing stress and anxiety–particularly in uncertain times such as these.

“However, few physical exertions can be as fun as dancing–there are so many benefits to doing something you enjoy, without necessarily thinking about the positive impact it will have on your body.” It sounds like it really is time to dust off those dancing shoes and get those happy hormones going.

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Missouri CLAIM volunteers ready to assist Missourians with Medicare during open enrollment Missouri Dept. of Commerce and Insurance Jefferson City - Missourians with Medicare have an opportunity to review their plan options and costs during open enrollment, starting October 15. Each year, the open enrollment period which runs Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, presents Missourians with the opportunity to change their Medicare Part D coverage or Medicare Advantage plans. To help consumers choose a plan to best meet their individual needs, the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance offers free assistance to Missourians who are eligible for Medicare and their caregivers through the department’s CLAIM program. CLAIM provides free, unbiased counseling and education to Missourians with Medicare. With over 225 trained and certified volunteer counselors, the program helps with applications for and enrollment into health insurance, including Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage and programs to help with Medicare Part B and D costs. They are also able to answer questions about Medicare, Medicaid/MO HealthNet, Medicare Advantage, or supplemental insurance. The volunteer counselors focus on helping consumers understand the Medicare appeals process and assist them in the process in whatever capacity is necessary. “Last fall during the annual enrollment period, six CLAIM AmeriCorps Members saved Missourians with Medicare nearly $110,000 by helping them enroll in a different Part D prescription drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan for 2020, or enroll in a Medicare Savings Program, if they were qualified,” said Scott

Miniea, Executive Director of the Missouri CLAIM program. While in-person appointments have always been available, this year CLAIM volunteers are focusing on their strong phone counseling abilities. This has always been offered, and CLAIM volunteers were ready and available to move their services away from in-person events and toward phone appointments to protect their clients who fall into the highest risk category for COVID-19. “I encourage all Missourians

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with Medicare to take time to review their plans every year, said Chlora Lindley-Myers, director of the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance. “Plans and personal circumstances change from year to year, and it’s important for everyone to get the best and most cost effective option to suit their needs.” Missourians with Medicare can make an appointment to meet with a CLAIM counselor by calling 1-800-390-3330 or visiting missouriclaim.org

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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-

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1138 Earthquake in Aleppo, Syria, kills an estimated 230,000 1521 Pope Leo X titles King Henry VIII of England “Defender of the Faith” 1634 Burchardi flood - “the second Grote Mandrenke”

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#1252 in Milford, Delaware, making it a nationwide company with stores in all 48 U.S. states. 1939 Albert Einstein informs FDR of the possibilities of an atomic bomb 1939 NAACP organized Legal Defense & Education Fund 1945 Chinese civil war begins between Kuomintang government led by Chiang Kai-shek and Mao Zedong’s Communist Party 1958 2nd US Moon probe, Pioneer 1, reaches 113,810 km, falls back 1962 Second Vatican Council (21st ecumenical) convened by Pope John XXIII 1967 Yoko Plus Me art exhibit opens in London (the me is John Lennon) 1968 Apollo 7 (Schirra, Eisele & Cunningham) made 163 orbits in 260 hours 1977 American inventor Gordon Gould issued his first US patent for a optically pumped laser amplifier, 20 years after first claiming to have invented the laser 1983 Last hand-cranked telephones US went out of service as 440 telephone customers in Bryant Pond, Maine, were switched over to direct-dial 1984 1st space walk by US woman (Dr Kathryn D Sullivan) 1984 US Vice Presidential candidates’ debate - Geraldine Ferraro (D) and George H. W. Bush (R) 1985 President Reagan bans import of South African Krugerrands to the USA 1985 US intercepts Egyptian Boeing with Achille Lauro terrorists 1986 Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev open talks at a summit in Reykjavik, Iceland

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1987 200,000 march for gay and lesbian civil rights in Washington, D.C. 1990 Oil hits a record $40.42 per barrel 1991 Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart seen soliciting a prostitute 1992 1st three-way US presidential debate (George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Ross Perot) 2001 The Polaroid Corporation files for federal bankruptcy protection. 2018 World’s new longest flight flies from Singapore to Newark Airport, New Jersey takes 17 hours 52 mins 2018 Russian Soyuz spacecraft makes emergency landing when rocket fails two minutes after liftoff, with American astronaut and Russian cosmonaut aboard

MOVIES & TV • 1932 1st political telecast (Democratic National Committee) at CBS, NYC • 1944 “Laura” directed by Otto Preminger starring Gene Tierney and Dana Andrews is released in NYC, New York • 1950 The U.S. Federal Communications Commission issues the first license to broadcast television in color, to CBS • 1962 1st appearance of a Gabor sister on Merv Griffin Show • 1971 Frank McGee becomes news anchor of Today Show • 1975 “Saturday Night Live” created by Lorne Michaels premieres on NBC with George Carlin as host • 1995 O.J. Simpson cancels a TV appearance on Dateline • 2006 US sitcom “30 Rock” created by and starring Tina Fey alongside Alec Baldwin and Tracy Morgan first premieres on NBC in the US

bransonglobe.com MUSIC • 1981 Unknown rocker Prince opens for Rolling Stones at LA Coliseum • 1983 “Can’t Slow Down” 2nd studio album by Lionel Richie is released SPORTS • 1890 First 100 yard dash under 10 seconds run by John Owen in 9.8 sec at Analostan Island, Washington, D.C. • 1911 Ty Cobb (AL) and Frank Schulte (NL) are named inaugural MLB MVPs; prize is a car • 1992 Deion Sanders, plays for Atlanta Falcons (NFL) & Braves (Baseball) • 1996 Ford buys rights to name Detroit domed stadium for $40 million BIRTHDAYS • 1884 Eleanor Roosevelt, American 1st lady (19331945) human rights advocate (UN), born in NYC, New York (d. 1962) • 1905 Fred Trump, American real estate developer, father of Donald Trump, born in NYC,

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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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To advertise your church on our worship pages, please give us a call at the Branson Globe: 417-334-9100, or email info@bransonglobe.com.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11)

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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.â&#x20AC;Ś (Matthew 11:28-29)

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