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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.
Doug Stiel (Special to Branson Globe)
“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
Mark Sander (Special to Branson Globe)
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.”
Cindy Bea (Special to Branson Globe)
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, weather 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
RECOVERED CASES
TANEY COUNTY 814 STONE COUNTY 496
DEATHS TANEY COUNTY 31 STONE COUNTY 10
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 Pets of the Week Tri-Lakes Humane Society, Reeds Spring Call (417) 272-8113 or visit www.tri-lakeshumanesoc.org
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.
Meet MOROCCO, Our October Pet of the Month
My name is Morocco, and I am 14 years old. I am such a sweetheart, quiet natured, always watchful with a gentle soul.
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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 Dear Branson Community, servals, foxes, porcupines, jackals, of the country. What we need is a
Congratulations to everyone and various birds. For additional statewide “Use Tax” which is a involved with National Night Out details, you can read the staff report sales tax imposed on the purchase this week. We had 13 neighborhoods found in this meeting’s agenda, or of goods by residents from out-ofparticipate, and we greatly appreciate you can watch a recording of the state vendors. These taxes are charged the camaraderie shared by citizens, livestream of this meeting on the at the same rate of a local sales tax but businesses, staff, and elected officials. City’s website. they are not charged simultaneously. I was able to visit four neighborhoods If you shop online, you might The bottom line is that the city of in the two-hour event and enjoyed have noticed that October 5 was Branson currently loses money on meeting with many of you and talking “Amazon Prime Day.” It appears every item purchased online which about the future of our great city. I am this started as an anniversary day is an annual loss of approximately proud of our awesome citizen base. for Amazon’s 20th birthday in $600,000 each year. This number will
Our Planning Commission met this 2015. It has been amazing to watch continue to rise as more and more week to discuss a number of issues. the growth of Amazon over these people seem to be shopping online. One such issue will amend Resolution last 25 years. It is also unfortunate We continue to prepare to 12-1.10, which will allow multiple Mayor Edd Akers (FILE) to realize that the citizens of transfer the recycle center to Taney animals to be housed and exhibited World. Proposed animals include Branson are not reaping the rewards County. During the first two weeks on the south side of Branson’s Wild lions, tigers, ligers, wolves, kangaroos, of this service like most of the rest 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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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.
8 • Oct. 11 - 13, 2020 LOCAL bransonglobe.com ‘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.
Wowed by the Woolly Bear
• 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.
