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November 25 - 28, 2020 • Vol. 2, Issue 36

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INSIDE:

Columnists

Ole Seagull, Train Up a Child, and more - Pages 6 - 9

Skaggs Legacy Grants

25 area organizations benefit - Page 14

Why our readers are grateful in 2020

By KD Michaels, Staff Writer With COVID-19 and all of the challenges it has brought, many are struggling this year. Some are dealing with job loss or pay cuts, while others suffer with loneliness

as they have been isolated from family and friends.

Despite the challenges of 2020, most Branson Globe readers pause to give thanks during this special time of year. Many of our readers

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have shared what they are most thankful for this holiday season.

Family and friends top the list of many, like Linda Lee Vivian,

By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer Like most things that have happened in 2020, Black Friday shopping is changing this year. Gone will be many of the spectacular door buster specials and early bird Thanksgiving night sales, as most stores have changed their hours and revamped their holiday shopping strategies.

A leader in Black Friday sales, Walmart is continuing to offer special deals for the day after Thanksgiving. However, this year saw the mega-retailer adding several pre-Black Friday ads with sensational savings. Walmart released three Black Friday ads for separate events, two held in early November and the third slated for November 25-27.

In years past millions flocked to Walmart for Black Friday shopping, but this year sees more and more enjoying online shop-

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First ‘Festive Friday’ event set for Downtown Branson Nov. 27

By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer A joint effort between the Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Branson Betterment Association will take place this Friday.

The first in a series of Festive Fridays will be held on Friday, November 27, at 4 pm, at the Liberty Plaza in downtown Branson.

The highlight of Friday’s event will be the lighting of the new 30-foot Christmas tree in Liberty Plaza. The tree was purchased by the DBBA for display

in the downtown area. Santa will be on-site for photos, and the cast of Doo Wop and The Drifters will perform. Those in attendance will also enjoy Christmas music from DJ Matt Duncan.

The first 100 guests will receive a free sample of kettle corn. A free hot cocoa bar will also be available, while supplies last. Those in attendance will also receive a coupon with substantial savings to be used at participating downtown Branson and Waterfront District stores.

This week’s Festive Friday event takes place from 4-6 pm.

Future Festive Friday celebrations will include A Farm Fresh Christmas on December 4, Cruisin’ Into Christmas on December 11, and Sweaters and Sweets on December 18. Events will be held in Liberty Plaza from 3-6 pm and will include food and beverages, entertainment and photo opportunities, as well as ever-changing specials from participating shops.

The Branson Lakes Area Chamber and the Downtown Branson Betterment Association invite all to attend.

Holiday Food Harvest wraps up today; still time to donate Staff Reports Today is the final day of the Holiday Food Harvest, a 30year tradition to collect food and cash donations to stock area food pantries.

Ozark Mountain Media Group and the Tri-Lakes Board of Realtors will put a wrap on this year’s fundraising with

a radiothon on both Legends -106.3 KRZK and MY 100.1 FM - KOMC. The radiothon will feature the Realtors reporting their fundraising results. The three local charities benefitting from the fundraiser - Christian Action Ministries, Salvation Army, and Christian Associates - will also discuss

the great need for funds in this area. The radiothon will run from 9 am to 6 pm.

“The Tri-Lakes Board of Realtors have been our partners in this effort for many years, and we appreciate them stepping up again this year, even as the chalSEE FOOD HARVEST, PAGE 10

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11th annual Christmas Bash set for Dec. 5 at RecPlex

By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer First Baptist Church Branson invites the community to the 11th annual Christmas Bash on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

In a change from previous years, the event will be held as a drivethrough at Branson’s RecPlex Park.

Event coordinator and outreach pastor, Terry Brown, said the church is excited about hosting the Christmas Bash for area families as it does each year, but concerns about COVID-19 necessitated this year’s format and venue change. The RecPlex entrance and parking are better suited for moving a long line of cars through than is the church location.

Some activities, such as the free

haircuts and job fair, will not be on the schedule this time.

Volunteers from Kanakuk Institute will greet arrivals and join church volunteers in coordinating energetic music and entertainment.

Proceeding through the route, families can enjoy carols, candy and a live nativity. Each family attending will receive a free box of groceries through the church’s partnership with Christian Action Ministries.

The event is free and will be held rain or shine. Attendees should plan to enter the RecPlex area from the north, and there will be plenty of signage and large inflatable Christmas decorations to mark the drivethrough route.

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Letters from Santa virtual project to benefit American Cancer Society

By KD Michaels, Staff Writer A special holiday fundraiser will benefit the American Cancer Society of Taney and Stone Counties.

For a small donation, you can request a personal letter from Santa to be mailed to your child.

“We thought this would be a fun virtual fundraiser,” said Lisa Wilfong, Relay for Life Event Chairperson. “This year all nonprofit organizations have been hit very hard. The American Cancer Society is no exception. Our cancer fighters have been heavily impacted by COVID-19 as treatment

and testing have been delayed.

Some have simply not had tests for early detection. Cancer research money availability is way down too. Relay for Life of Taney and Stone Counties is trying to help bring in much needed funds. We can only have virtual events at this time.”

Those wishing to make a holiday donation to the American Cancer Society can do so on the website www.relayforlife.org/ taneystonemo, or by joining the fun Letters from Santa program.

To get an application for a letter from Santa, email Wilfong at Lfong52@hotmail.com. The

application asks for the child’s name and gender, two things the child wants for Christmas, and some background information, such as good grades, good behavior, something you would like the child to work on, etc.

Applications along with the requested $5 donation should be promptly sent to Santa’s Workshop, PO Box 871, Branson, MO 65616. Check or money order should be made out to the American Cancer Society.

Applications must be received

by December 13 to give Santa time to personally respond to each letter.

Submitted to Branson Globe Planning commission regular meeting set The City of Branson Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting virtually on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m.

The public may view and listen to the meeting, and submit comments using the following links: City of Branson website: www. bransonmo.gov; view & listen to meeting link: http://bransonmo. gov/livestream; submit public comments and discussion link: http://bransonmo.gov/PublicComment.

The commission’s study session, originally scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m., has been cancelled. For more information, please contact the office of the City Clerk at 417-3378522.

City auctioning off surplus property The City of Branson is conducting an online auction of surplus property that is going on now through Tuesday, December 15, 2020.

Items up for auction include four vehicles, a backhoe, tools, and other items that are no longer

needed by the City.

The City has contracted with Purple Wave Auction, a company that specializes in internet-only auctions to give bidders the chance to view items, read descriptions, see pictures and place bids from the convenience of their computers.

All items for this government surplus auction will be listed on www.purplewave.com. Instructions on how to register to bid are located on Purple Wave’s website. Additional questions can be directed to Purple Wave at 866608-9283.

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Bobcat Baseball signs Seneca standout Submitted to Branson Globe The College of the Ozarks’ Bobcats added depth to their infield roster Thursday with the signing of Seneca standout, Titus Atkins.

Atkins, a 6’-2” first baseman for the Indians, hit .394 with four home runs and 14 doubles as a sophomore. He garnered all-conference honors as well as achieving academic all-state recognition. Due to COVID concerns, Seneca’s baseball season was canceled his junior year, and he had to rely on his travel competition and individual workouts to develop his skills. Playing a competitive travel schedule paid off as his team won the Premier Junior National Championship earlier this year.

“It’s just special to me. I worked my whole life for it,” Atkins says, “Me and my dad, no

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matter how many times we were on the field, I did it for this. I grinded for this. Just making it to the next level, that’s all that mattered to me.”

Titus and his family are excited to be a part of Bobcat Nation. We congratulate Titus and welcome him to the College of the Ozarks!

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The truth of Thanksgiving is really about to whom ‘thanks’ is ‘given’ 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.

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By Gary J. Groman, a.k.a. The Ole Seagull, Columnist Emeritus Common sense tells an Ole Seagull that something celebrated as “Thanksgiving Day” should be a day of “giving thanks.” Generally speaking, who among us says “thank you” to “no one?” When “thanks” is given, it is for something and “given” to the person or entity believed to have provided that something.

Yet, even as some would take “CHRIST” out of CHRISTmas, they would take the “Giving” out of Thanksgiving. To whom are we giving “thanks?” Coronado’s 1541 Thanksgiving in Palo Duro Canyon, the 1600 Puritan Thanksgivings in New England, and the earliest days of American history testify to the fact that our modern-day Thanksgiving is

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rooted in giving thanks to God for blessings bestowed.

The true meaning of “Thanksgiving” and its involvement with the very foundation of our nation can be readily gleaned from the proclamations establishing it and history itself. One of the “First Thanksgiving Proclamations,”

issued in 1676 by the Governing Council of Charlestown, Massachusetts, proclaimed, “a day of Solemn Thanksgiving and praise to God for such his Goodness and Favor…”

On December 18, 1777, after the victory over the British at Saratoga, the Congress recommended, “That at one time, and with one voice, the good people may express the grateful feelings of their hearts and consecrate themselves to the service of their divine benefactor; and that, together with their sincere acknowledgments and offerings they may join the penitent confession of their sins; and supplications for such further blessings as they stand in need of.”

On November 16, 1789, the First President of the United

States, George Washington, issued a Thanksgiving Proclamation stating, “Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor, and Whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint committee requested me to ‘recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanks-giving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many single favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and

at 5:30 p.m. with the lighting of the Adoration Nativity scene on Mount Branson. Please join us to help celebrate the true meaning of Christmas by keeping Christ in Christmas.

Last week we had an enjoyable benchmarking session with eight members of the Leesville, Louisiana, City Council and city staff.

Leesville Mayor, Rick Allen, and his team had a wonderful time visiting Branson and seemed impressed with the customer service focus they found in a variety of activities. We enjoyed meeting with them to discuss similar city chal-

lenges and brainstorm a few ideas.

Congratulations to our emergency and first responder departments.

The Skaggs Foundation awarded a grant to form a First Responder Peer Support Team. This team will help address mental health needs for our first responders and help them work through job-related concerns. Not only will it help the first responders in Branson, but it will serve about 600 Taney and Stone County first responders that include police, sheriff, fire, EMS, dispatchers and jailers.

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Mayor’s Moment: A city update from Mayor Edd Akers Dear Branson Community, As we approach Thanksgiving and look with joy and excitement to the Christmas season in Branson, the activities in town are really ramping up. Make sure you don’t miss out on any of the fun by keeping up with the activity calendars and notices on the Branson Chamber of Commerce’s website.

This week we enjoyed the grand opening of the ice skating rink near the Ferris Wheel. This is a wonderful new seasonal and hopefully annual tradition that included a special visit from Santa. I want to provide a special reminder for

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the upcoming 72nd annual Adoration Parade that will take place on December 6, 2020. We will begin

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Train Up a Child: Teaching true thankfulness

By Pat Lamb I remember how good it felt when our children were small and they would run to us, throw their arms around our neck and say, “Thanks, Mom”, or “Thanks, Dad.” There was no doubt in our minds that they really meant it.

Sometimes we may feel “guilted” into saying thanks. We keep hearing others say that we should be thankful, so we try to be thankful when we are not really feeling it. Our kids may be feeling the same way. After all, how can we really be truly thankful if we have never had to do without the things we have. We don’t miss what we have always had. It seems that we may, in some cases, have to do without in order to be thankful when we receive.

There is an old expression, “You never miss the water until the well runs dry.” There is a lot of truth in that!

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What can we do to help our children be truly thankful? In columns past, I have advocated playing games with the children by doing without certain things.

Such things as flipping the switch on the electric box for a half day or going without a meal or two are suggestions I have made. In addition, I would like to recommend that children learn more about history and how pilgrims

and others suffered in the early times of our country. Now, while we are so concerned about a virus, it would do us all good to remember that when our country was settled there were no vaccines for smallpox, diphtheria, polio, tuberculosis, measles, mumps, whooping cough, tetanus, etc. All food had to be grown or found in the forest. Many pilgrims starved or died from disease.

Another way to teach thankfulness is to have children earn some of their belongings. We all appreciate more the things we are invested in. Some parents give teens an allowance and require them to budget and plan for their own wardrobe. It is surprising how unimportant some of the name brands become when they find they can buy something similar for much less money. We did this with our children when they were teens.

At the time Izod was very popular. Our daughter was so proud when she came home from the mall with three tops for what she would have paid for one Izod shirt.

Children need to be taught at an early age to say “Thank you” whether they really mean it or not to get them thinking about what it means to be thankful.

As we can, however, we need to help them to be truly thankful for the things they have. This should be more than just the material things mentioned, but also the love of family and God. It is not enough to simply tell children to be thankful. Parents need to be creative in finding ways to help them be truly thankful for the love they have, the country they live in, and the God who watches over them and provides for them. Without God, we would have nothing!

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Due to the request of our local health officials to increase COVID-19 protection, we have implemented additional face covering restrictions within the City of Branson Municipal Government buildings. Effective November 16, 2020, everyone has to wear a face covering at all times, with no exceptions, to enter Branson City Hall, the Community/ Senior Center, and the City of Branson Convention Center. If you are in the RecPlex, you may only take the face covering off if you are exercising, playing a sport or are under 13-years old.

Thank you to those who continue to pray for our country, state, county, and 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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Perspective: A fond farewell to Ozark Mountain Regional Healthcare

By Tiffany Brown, Staff Writer Today, as I walk into Ozark Mountain Regional Healthcare to complete my last day of work, the halls are empty and quiet. No more friendly “good mornings” from residents. No more hall lights blinking or buzzing the nurses for assistance. No more bingo numbers being called out over the loudspeaker. Empty wheelchairs and walkers line the hallways.

When I took the job as assistant business office manager a little over four months ago, I had assumed this would be a career that would last me a good while— maybe even carry me into retirement. Those hopes were cut short one morning when our corporate director of operations made a surprise visit. With a heavy heart and tears in his eyes, he announced to the administrative staff that the lease on our building would not

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be renewed by the owners, signifying the inevitable closing of our nursing facility.

Never in a million years would any of us have expected something like this. Who closes a nursing home? Reality quickly set in as we thought about what this meant for us as employees and for the residents who called Ozark Mountain their home.

They told us we had thirty days to

evict, for lack of a better term, all fifty-or-so residents. Sixty days to officially end all operations.

It was a blow to so many of the residents and employees who have frequented those hallways for years...even decades. Ozark Mountain was so much more than a building or a business. It was a family and a Crane legacy.

When I was a child, the parking lot of our small-town nursing home was a perfect place to ride my bike. I’ve circled that sidewalk more times than I can count.

On Halloween, it was a great place to fill up my plastic pumpkin with candy once I got over the fear of going inside. The want of treats was what drew me in despite the strange hospital smell.

But what I quickly found was that I was giving back so much more simply by my presence there.

On the Fourth of July, we’d pack up our lawn chairs and head

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I had nothing but fond memories of that nursing home a few blocks away from my house in Crane, Missouri, which is why as a teenager I decided to go back up that hill and visit again. Well, I’ll confess that it was my mom who first had the idea, thinking it would be a great way for me to get some community service under my belt for future scholarship applications. At first, I experienced that same apprehension about going inside just as I had as a child. Had I let that feeling win, though, I never would have met my friend, Frank. Once a week, we’d sit in his room and play dominoes while he’d talk about the past and how much he missed his family. He’d been an upstandSEE PERSPECTIVE, PAGE 12

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usually would, especially those who will have a newly empty chair. It’s worth remembering, though, that the Thessalonian passage doesn’t say to be happy about all circumstances; it says to give thanks in them.

Paul wasn’t in the best of circumstances when he wrote those letters—sometimes he had been beaten and chased out of town; he experienced at least one shipwreck. His second letter to his spiritual son Timothy was written from Rome’s dark, damp Mamertine Prison a short time before Paul was beheaded by order of Nero, yet opens with, “I thank God.” Even though his life was about to end, Paul could thank God for Timothy, for his encouraging friend Luke, and for the numerous churches started by his ministry.

A cousin who lost her son to COVID-19 can say, with Paul, “I thank God,” because she knows her son was a follower of Christ and is in heaven. A friend who underwent an am-

putation can say, “I thank God,” as she has family to help her adjust and recover. A 94-yearold struggling to stay positive

Time for a shift of focus at Thanksgiving

By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer What does the Thanksgiving holiday mean personally to Americans? According to a poll published at statista.com, the top response was “time with family,” followed by “to be thankful,” and a little lower percentage, “a good meal.”

Unless you’ve spent the last nine months living under a rock, you know the first response is in jeopardy for many people this year. The second has been a bit difficult. And for people whose jobs have been affected by the pandemic, even the third one might be tough to come up with.

Many verses in the Bible remind us to be thankful. Thankfulness is the theme of several Psalms. After miraculously healing a group of people with leprosy, Jesus commented fa-

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vorably on the one who remembered to thank him. The Apostle Paul wrote many admonitions to be thankful, including 1 Thessalonians 5:18, “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (NIV).

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Janet Bezzerides, of Boeker Group Real Estate, added, “It’s been such an honor for me to be the liaison between the Ozark Mountain Media Group and the Tri-Lakes Board of Realtors.

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Years passed, and life drew me

away from that special place— until my father-in-law was diagnosed with terminal cancer.

He was welcomed warmly into Ozark Mountain Regional and was tenderly cared for by the kind nurses and CNAs who worked there. By that time, I was in my early thirties and had three small children. I’m

forever grateful for the hospitality shown to my family as we shared my father-in-law’s last days with him. In his room, a couch and some armchairs made guests feel comfortable and welcome. There was an adjoining room with a bed for those of us who desired to stay overnight to be near him. Warm

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Though the last few weeks have been extremely heartbreaking, the people of OMRHC have shown amazing resilience and hopefulness. What at first seemed like a devastat-

ing end quickly transitioned into an opportunity for new beginnings. Who knows what the coming years will mean for this now empty building? Whether it is purchased and revitalized or bulldozed and taken away in pieces, the heart of Ozark Mountain Regional Healthcare beats on. That’s what we are all about.

Please pray for the many lives affected by the closing of this wonderful facility.

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understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6–7, NIV). With thanksgiving. Pray.

Receive peace.

Even if you can gather with family, everyone is healthy, and the meal is spectacular, chances are there’s something you could be anxious about, unless you’ve crawled back under that rock. Thanksgiving can still be special, not for the way things are at the moment, but for who God is in the moment. The shift of focus brings the peace, the peace which defies human reasoning.

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in the nursing home with only window visits can say, “I thank God” for a comfortable place with good caregivers. Globe staffer Karen can say, “I thank God,” because her cancer has not spread further.

For those fighting to see the positives, one scripture passage is a go-to: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all

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‘Yes, Virginia’ holiday musical streams to your home Submitted to Branson Globe The Branson Regional Arts Council is offering families everywhere a unique opportunity to watch an online presentation of a previously recorded live holiday theatrical production called “Yes, Virginia - The Musical,” the heartwarming story of a little girl who taught the world to believe.

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Submitted to Branson Globe Skaggs Foundation announces its 2020 Skaggs Legacy Endowment Grant recipients. These 25 organizations will receive funding

from the Foundation to support a number of community health initiatives in Taney and Stone counties.

The 2020 recipients are: Substance Use Initiative,

Branson Police Department received a two-year, $20,000 grant to launch a Regional Peer Support Team. From left, Skaggs Legacy Endowment Grant Committee Member Anne E McGregor, Taney County Ambulance District Chief Darryl Coontz, Western Taney County Fire Protection District Chief Chris Berndt, Branson Police Chief Jeff Matthews, Branson Fire and Rescue Chief Ted Martin and Skaggs Foundation Board Member Karen Hall. (Special to Branson Globe)

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$129,553.31 - Cox Medical Center Branson The Substance Use Initiative is developing a community-driven model to address youth and adult substance use and misuse and evidence-based prevention, intervention and treatment in Stone and Taney counties. The initiative expands community capacity by increasing collaboration and strengthening existing resources.

Community Partnership to Provide Healthcare Services for Uninsured Employees $60,000 Faith Community Health FaithCare membership-based healthcare services provide affordable healthcare for uninsured employees in Stone and Taney counties, fulfilling Faith Community Health’s mission to make affordable healthcare accessible to the underserved in our community. FaithCare enables employers to attract and retain qualified em-

ployees with a valuable healthcare benefit. This is a matching grant.

Recruiting Nurses to Branson through Scholarships 2021, $59,004 - CoxHealth Foundation on behalf of Cox College CoxHealth Foundation will address local nursing shortages by providing four full, one-year scholarships to senior nursing students enrolled in Cox College. In return, students will commit to securing employment for two years with an approved healthcare organization in Stone or Taney counties within 90 days of graduation.

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Scholarships, $52,500 - Cox Medical Center Branson Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Assistance will provide financial assistance to patients at Cox Medical Center Branson who have experienced a qualifying heart or lung diagnosis or event and require cardiovascular pulmonary

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School-Based Dental Services, $50,000 - Fordland Clinic, Inc. School-based dental services for Blue Eye and Reeds Spring school districts will be provided to 1,200 students. These dental services target children who are not seeing a dentist or who are uninsured. The program includes dental exams, sealants and fluoride treatments, cleanings, education and recommendations for restorative services. Services will be offered to all students.

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Submitted to Branson Globe The Branson Police Department congratulates all 19 graduates of its fourth class of the Citizens’ Police Academy who graduated on November 19, 2020.

In order to graduate, all members were required to complete

36 hours of instruction over 12 weeks. The course covered a variety of topics such as police policies, crime scene processing, SWAT/tactical operations, K-9 unit and organizational structure within the department.

The goal of the academy is to build relationships in the com-

munity and to share how the Branson Police Department operates, its mission and its goals.

The Branson Police Department will accept applications for the 2021 Citizen Police Academy in the spring. If you are interested in attending or if you have

questions about the program, contact Officer Donathan by phone at 417- 337-8503 or by email at ddonathan@bransonmo.gov.

Congratulations to the 2020 graduates (listed in alphabetical order): Doris Adams, Shawn Allen, Nicolas Baldino, Bob

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happiness.’ ” Perhaps Abraham Lincoln in his 1863 Thanksgiving Proclamation said it best. “No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things.”

“They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God, who, while dealing with us in anger for our sins, hath nevertheless remembered mercy. It has seemed to me fit and proper that they should be solemnly, reverently and gratefully acknowledged as with one heart and one voice by the whole American People.”

“I do therefore invite my fellow citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands,

bransonglobe.com to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next, as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens.”

Particularly at this time in our nation’s history, it would seem appropriate to stop and give “Thanks” to Almighty God for the many blessings he has bestowed upon this nation and its people. As Lincoln so beautifully said, “No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God.” (This annual Thanksgiving revised reprint is a wish from the Globe Staff, the Ole Seagull, and the entire Groman family that you and yours will have a Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving.)

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sage. I hope to keep writing letters for a while. It sure makes going to the mailbox more exciting.”

Sabrina Harbour is also feeling grateful. “Even with the challenges this year has handed us, I am still feeling blessed. For a few brief months, times slowed down,” said Harbour. We had more time with each other and our kids. We also had the gift of time to get things done around the house that we never seemed to have time for.

This year has us missing friends and family who live far away who are still in complete lockdown, but I do see the time I had with my husband and kids as a blessing.”

Many readers simply couldn’t narrow it down to one thing for which they were most grateful.

Singer and songwriter Lynda Lynn noted, “My relationship with our Lord and my hubby, sons and family. Also, both Bud and I being able to survive COVID. And our freedoms, my precious friends, and much, much more.”

Said Heather Garibay, “So thank-

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who is most thankful for “friends who are like family,” and Deb Topper who noted “family and good friends,” along with Nancy Town, who said “friends, family and home.”

Branson’s Marshall Howden, grandson of the late music legend Mel Tillis, is also thankful for family, adding, “Yesterday was the three-year anniversary of my grandpa passing.”

“My loving children, their spouses, my grandchildren, and the treasured friendships I have made,” was the response from Renate Miller.

For many, their health is a reason to be grateful. Reader Joan Westfall is thankful for “being kept safe and well.” Deborah Hrabak added, “My husband and I keeping safe from the virus.”

Many noted that they are most thankful for their faith in God, like Nomie Mills, who said, “thankful that I know my Lord sees me and that I’m never alone.”

Reader Terre Boyer shared, “I’m thankful that I have a confidence that, when it seems everything around me is falling apart, God is faithful and He is still in control.”

Branson’s Colton Schmitt answered, “I am thankful for the opportunity to live in a community that still loves God and our country, and not only allows but encourages the love of God and country.”

Some readers are thankful for the basics, like Catherine Evers.

“A roof, an air fryer, and a new job,” said Evers. Others offered a unique perspective.

“I am thankful for the ways technology allows us to stay in contact with family and friends,” explained Karen Garrett. “But I am also glad and thankful I have taken this opportunity to sit down and actually write letters to my loved ones. I have felt so much more connected with each letter I have written than I ever would have felt if I had sent a text mes-

Thanksgiving may look different around Ozarks tables this year, but there’s always a multitude of things for which to be thankful. (Shutterstock)

ful for living here in the beautiful Ozark mountains, for family, amazing schools, and so much more.”

Former Branson Mayor Karen Best shared, “I am thankful for faith, family, friends and freedom.

Spending quality time with my family this year has been a blessing. So grateful God loves me so very much. Also thankful to live in America—land of the free and the brave. Grateful for those who fought for those freedoms.”

Anna Lee Foster has a long list of items for which she is thankful this year. “I am thankful for home, family, food, shelter and a beautiful town. I am thankful for my health and knowing whatever we face, God is already there,” said Foster.

“I am also thankful for my many friends and their encouragement.”

Foster added, “Let us not only be thankful on one day a year but every day God chooses to wake us up.”

Branson Globe staff share their many reasons to be thankful

By KD Michaels, Staff Writer Like most, the staff of the Branson Globe has found much to be thankful for in 2020 and wanted to share our thoughts with our readers.

“With everything that’s gone on this year, I’m most thankful for mine and my family’s health,” said the Branson Globe’s Weather Forecaster Darryl Weather.

Mark Feder, Account Representative, stated, “I am thankful for many things. At this very moment, I am thankful for art. What a sad world it would be without our Van Goghs and Monets.”

Account Representative David Lewis is thankful for “family, friends, and God’s blessings that, when counted, the list is endless.”

“I am thankful for my dad and other World War II Veterans,” said Staff Writer Cindy Thomas. “They have a resilience that has been very inspirational this year.”

KD Michaels, Staff Writer, is thankful for “my friends, my pets, and the fact that I live in an area where we really do care about each other. I am also very thankful for the Branson Globe for giving me an opportunity to do what I love.”

Staff writer, David Stoltz, expressed his thankfulness. “Every day I am reminded how God has blessed me in so many ways. I used to take for granted the blessings of good health, security, family and friendships, but experience has

taught me how special and important these are. I appreciate these now more than ever, and I’m thankful that I have been so richly blessed.”

Editor, Janet Steinkamp, is thankful for “family, friends, faith and freedom. I am extremely thankful to be working with the wonderful, talented, and dedicated staff at the Branson Globe.”

“I am most thankful for my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the work he did for me on the cross,” explained Digital/Production Manager Karen Halfpop. “Because of that, I have a relationship with God. Nothing—COVID, cancer, conflict or anything else you can think of— can touch that. He is our fortress and strength—a very present help in times of trouble. He is all we need!”

Branson Globe Publisher Rob Doherty shared, “I am thankful for God guiding me every day in doing what’s right. I’m thankful that I moved here almost three years ago to be closer to my family.”

Added Rob, “I’m thankful and most of all blessed to be surrounded by some of the best and talented co-workers that I could ever ask for.

From my production staff, writers, salesmen and delivery drivers, thank you all for helping make our little town paper a success!”

The entire staff of the Branson Globe is very thankful for you, our loyal readers! Happy Thanksgiving to all!

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New exhibit at WonderWorks Branson moves ‘Full STEAM Ahead’ Submitted to Branson Globe BRANSON, Missouri – (November 23, 2020) – WonderWorks Branson adds to their existing STEM exhibits with a new exhibit area called “Full STEAM Ahead.”

In addition to science, technology, engineering, and math, the “a” in steam is for art. The new exhibit area will focus on STEAM careers beginning with becoming an astronaut. Full STEAM Ahead includes

videos, demonstrations, interactives and robotic arms. Experiencing the new exhibit is included in the regular admission price to the indoor amusement park.

“STEAM career fields play an important role in our society,” explains Brenda Dent, general manager at WonderWorks Branson. “We are happy to introduce students to these career fields and encourage them to explore their opportunities.”

The new exhibit, which focuses on STEAM-related careers, opens on November 24, 2020. Numerous STEAM-related careers will be highlighted in the coming years. In addition to an astronaut, others careers include web developer, computer programmer, soil and plant scientist, chemist, physical education teacher, forensic science technician, zoologist, environ-

mental engineer and landscape STEAM-related job opportunities in the military and showarchitect, among others.

There will also be pop-up cases some of the technology STEAM demos throughout used in the Army. This section WonderWorks, such as an egg includes interactive exhibits, drop, bed of nails and the art of military artifacts and a theater origami. In addition to all the showing of a short film, titled STEAM-related fun that will “American Pride.”

“We have a great exhibit that take place inside WonderWorks, (including the OzART contest). will allow people to explore Other STEM-related programs these career fields in a fun offered include virtual learning way,” added Dent. “We look labs, science fair partnership forward to adding more options opportunities, science fun facts as well. Now is the time to inand hands-on experiences with troduce students to these fields. each visit.

You never know where that inAdditionally, there is a mil- troduction will take them.”

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enzie Evans (Newsie/Chorus), Courtney Poe (Newsie/Chorus), Derek Brown (Jolly Gentleman/ Chorus), Kyleigh Evans (Russian Santa/Chorus), Morgan Brown (Swedish Santa/Chorus), Jamie Sill-Enno (Talin Santa/Chorus), Abigail A Skeen (French Santa/Chorus), Rachel Essary (Hawaiian Santa/Cho-

rus), Ryan Cardwell (English Santa/Chorus), MacKenzie Evans (Dutch Santa/Chorus), Kayleigh Boss (Santa’s Kid/ Chorus), Madelyn Middleton (Santa’s Kid/Chorus), Emrie Straka (Santa’s Kid/Chorus), Abbaney Holmes (Santa’s Kid/ Chorus), Eden Burgess (Santa’s Kid/Chorus), Makayla Rich (Mother/Chorus), and Caitlyn Holmes (Nanny/Chorus).

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crew includes: Kyle Bradley and Kellsey Bradley (directors); Kimberly Hale and Lisa Murphy (producers); Lindsey Howerton (stage manager); Dillion Mincey (lighting designer); Buster Prine (sound designer); Silas Engstrom (graphic designer); Lisa Murphy (marketing); Kimberly Hale, Stephanie Groff and Karissa Fox (costumes); Devan Spady, Lukus Dement, Nathaniel Finck and Melanie

Block (stage crew); Louis Allen (master set designer/set design); Marshall Meadows (photography); Charyl E. Philipian, Lorie Best, Georgina Holiday, Mike Groff, Arthur Hale, KJ Soyland, Lisa Murphy, Melanie Block, Cory Block, Lori Best, Hayden Head, Sue Head, Lance Wallace and Becky Enno (workshop elves); Jim Barber (video production/editing).

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TLC dedicated this production and the 2015 season to the loving memory of two of our beloved TLC family members—Clay Cantwell and Diane W. Barber.

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Hollister Middle School teacher recognized by Arvest Bank Submitted to Branson Globe Amanda Moudy, Hollister Middle School special education teacher, was selected as a winner in Arvest Bank’s “We Love Teachers” campaign. The campaign is designed to recognize and provide support to

teachers throughout the Arvest footprint. Miss Moudy received $500 to spend on classroom needs.

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OBITUARY: CECIL WAYNE TODD, 56 After a brave battle with a rare heart disease, Cecil Wayne Todd, 56, resident of Kimberling City MO, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 at Cox Hospital, Branson MO. Cecil Wayne was born on April 10, 1964 in McAlester OK to Cecil William and Barbara Joan Todd. His family later resided in Carl Junction and Joplin MO, where he spent most of his years growing up. Cecil attended Central Christian Academy in Joplin; and went on to graduate from Evangel College in Springfield MO with a degree in Biblical Studies and Communications. He is the founding Pastor of Lakewood Church in Branson West MO. Cecil Wayne married his high school sweetheart, Lori Reneau Todd, on Feb. 6, 1987. He leaves a very humble and lasting legacy to his family and so many others touched by his life and service. He is survived by: his wife Lori and his son Ben Todd of Kimberling City MO, son Nathan (Rachel) Todd, Springfield MO, and daughter Emily Todd, Joplin MO; his parents Barbara Todd, Branson MO, Cecil and Linda Todd, Branson West MO; his sisters Jan (Carl) Uhlig, Klamath Falls OR, and Gail Stallman Branson MO; his brothers Jon (Mary) Todd, Branson MO, Tim (Angie) Todd, West Monroe LA, and Chuck (Helen) Todd, Kimberling City MO, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Pastor Cecil was very passionate in serving the Lord in every capacity available. As newlyweds, he and his wife Lori pastored a church in Weslaco, Texas, that began with a small group of people and grew into a thriving congregation that is still going today. For the next several years he worked with the Revival Fires Ministry, directed by his father, in taking overseas mission teams to Russia, Israel and India. In the early 1990s,

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Pastor Cecil began visiting the country of Cuba with a dream and vision to pioneer churches, reach the lost and provide Bibles for them. He helped to start and sponsor 325 established Cuban churches, including having an active role in the training of pastors and Christian workers for these churches. After 25 years of growing, these churches are now legally recognized by the Cuban government. Cecil Wayne dedicated his life to active ministry, beginning at the young age of 16. His endless work, leadership and encouragement to Lakewood Church, the churches in Cuba, and most importantly to his wife and family certainly flowed out of his love for God and others.

This life of love and dedication will always be cherished and remembered.

A “Celebration of Life” service will soon be held at Lakewood Church, Branson West, MO. Arrangements and information will be announced when it is decided.

In lieu of flowers or plants, memorial donations may be made to go toward a college education fund for Cecil and Lori’s youngest son, Ben. These donations can be sent to Lori Todd, PO Box 1008, Branson West, Mo. 65737.

Editor’s Note: The staff of the Branson Globe shares its heartfelt sympathy to the Todd family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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careers have grown 79% since 1990, going from 9.7 million jobs to 17.3 million. Pew also reports that those in STEM careers earn a higher salary. They also report that women have made significant gains in the areas of life and physical sciences.

To get more information about the WonderWorks Branson STEM program, visit the site: https://www.wonderworksonline. com/branson/stem-programs/.

To get more information about the STEM career spotlight, visit the site: https://www.wonderworksonline.com/branson/ stem-programs/careers-in-stem/.

They also offer group activities, facilities rentals, homeschool days, birthday parties, scouting days, and sensory days. Located at 2835 W. 76 Country Blvd, it’s the company’s sixth and largest lo-

cation. Some of the exhibits include a bubble room, Professor Wonder’s adventure, interactive sandbox, illusion art gallery and X-treme 360 bikes. 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 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.wonderworksonline. com/branson/covid-19.

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More than 42% of Americans cite cost and poor insurance coverage as top barriers to accessing mental health care. Those with mental health issues are more susceptible to chronic diseases such as cardiac conditions and diabetes.

Rides for Seniors, $10,000 - SeniorAge Rides for Seniors will provide seniors in Stone and Taney counties with reliable transportation to medical appointments, pharmacy pick-ups and groceries. Many seniors are unable to drive due to varying aging issues including loss of eyesight, reaction time, and coordination. While these issues hinder safe driving, seniors are often still able to live independently.

Providing safe transportation will allow seniors to continue living independently longer and ensure they are still able to access vital medical appointments and the supplies they need.

Transportation Fund, $8,250 Cox Medical Center Branson Cox Medical Center Branson

will provide transportation assistance to patients in Stone and Taney counties to increase access to care and decrease the likelihood of readmissions, medical complications and/or death, while increasing the health and well-being of the individual and community. In Stone and Taney counties, transportation is often a barrier to accessing healthcare, especially with no affordable public transportation system available.

Summer Enrichment Scholarships, $5,000 - Boys and Girls Club of the Ozarks This grant will allow families facing financial hardship to access high-quality summer programs at the Boys and Girls Club. While school is out for the summer, this will give children living in poverty a safe place to go for healthy meals, academic assistance, fun, and social interaction. More than 69% of Taney County students qualify for free or reduced lunch at school.

Sunny Side, $5,000 - Branson Hollister Senior Center Sunny Side will continue the ongoing wellness initiative to improve health and prolong independence for Taney County seniors. Branson Hollister Senior Center offers daily exercise classes. Classes are full,

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During the pandemic, classes have moved online. These funds will allow this classes to continue.

Branson High School Cents of Pride Store, $5,000 - Branson School District The Branson High School Cents of Pride Store opened in December 2014 and is in its sixth year of meeting student needs. The store provides students with clothing, food, personal hygiene products and other essentials students need but don’t have the means to purchase. The store offers students a unique opportunity to obtain these essential items by earning “pride bucks” for displaying positive attitudes, good attendance and turning in class assignments on time. With the number of families that have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, this store is more relevant than ever to meet the needs of students.

Cents of Pride Store, $5,000 - Gift of Hope, Inc. Gift of Hope’s Cents of Pride store is a unique program dedicated to fulfilling students’ needs, grades 5th-12th at Forsyth School District.

The store, which uses a rewards system, is designed to reach older students who were going hungry on the weekend because they were too proud or embarrassed to accept the food distributed through Gift of Hope’s Backpack Club. In addition to making convenient-to-eat food available to take home, the Cents of Pride store also gives students access to health, hygiene, clothing and bedding items. While providing essentials to students, this program is helping students increase their self-confidence, pride and has shown to improve behavior and attendance.

Enhancing Vision Test Results for Infants to 12th Grade, $5,000 - Hollister School District This grant will fund a mobile vision screener to identify six vision anomalies in students for SEE SKAGGS LEGACY, PAGE 26

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Branson’s ‘12 Days of Christmas’ kicks off Nov. 30 Submitted to Branson Globe Know what a weekend of bow hunting, a 65-inch TV, a dinner cruise for 10 and a night of wine and cheese tasting have in common? These are just a few of the amazing items you’ll be able to bid on Nov. 30-Dec. 11 during Branson’s 12 Days of Christmas.

Branson’s 12 Days of Christmas is a fun online charity auction kicking off on Cyber Monday, Nov. 30 and running through Dec.11. All proceeds will benefit Skaggs Foundation.

Every 24 hours during Branson’s 12 Days of Christmas new and exciting items will go up for auction like a money bouquet, a guided bass fishing trip, a year of bagels, an ultimate Big Cedar package, a gorgeously decorated Christmas tree and much more!

“COVID-19 has presented us

with challenges we’ve never faced before,” said Skaggs Foundation President Meghan Connell. “We put in countless hours this past winter planning our 2020 events only to postpone or cancel nearly every activity this year, including Skaggs Bash, our largest annual fundraiser.”

While Skaggs Bash had to be canceled, the need for money raised during that event remains high. This year, Skaggs Foundation is on track to impact more than 46,000 lives.

Branson’s 12 Days of Christmas is an opportunity for the community to get involved, purchase unique gifts just in time for the holiday season and support an amazing cause – Skaggs Foundation.The online auction will be available online starting Nov. 30 at SkaggsFoundation.org.

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early referral and prevention of future vision problems. Hollister’s two school nurses serve more than 1,450 students, and this vision screener will allow the nurses to quickly and efficiently identify anomalies in all students who receive annual vision screenings as

required by the states. The mobile vision screener is capable of identifying farsightedness, nearsightedness, blurred vision, unequal refractive power, unequal pupil size and eye misalignment.

Supplies for Hygiene Visits $4,995 - Children’s Smile Center Children’s Smile Center provides a permanent dental home

for low-income children ages 1-19 years old and expectant mothers with Medicaid. This grant will fund supplies needed for dental hygiene visits for the Branson West clinic. In 2019, Children’s Smile Center served 936 children and pregnant women from Stone and Taney counties. Children’s Smile Center’s goal is to improve

overall health and keep emergency dental visits from happening through preventative care at regular preventative care. This grant could impact an estimated 950 children and pregnant women.

Bear Focus. $4,914 - Galena Abesville Elementary School The Bear Focus grant will fund an IHT Spirit Monitoring System for Galena Abesville Elementary School. The IHT program will address social and emotional self-regulation needs of our students. Students identified by their teacher will participate in a series of introductory meetings to learn the process of heart rate monitors and recommended techniques to control emotions when they see their heart rate elevate. This monitor will let students know when his or her heart rate is elevated, giving a visual aid to how their bodies react to stress, and then guides them through self-regulation techniques. The goal of this program is to give students the tools needed to help self-regulate behavior without having to be removed from class, keeping students learning and equipped with life-long skills.

bransonglobe.com Elevate Kids Sensory Programming Needs, $3,924 - Elevate Branson At least 45-50 children each week come through the doors at Elevate Branson, many of whom have autism or other sensory needs. These children have the opportunity to experience programming and sensory support in Elevate Branson’s sensory room. This room is utilized for sensory breaks after learning occurs. An estimated 1 in 68 children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder, and all children with autism and other behavioral issues need sensory time to help decompress and relax so additional learning may occur. This grant will allow Elevate Branson to add to the current items already in the sensory room, giving children additional hands-on experiences.

New Member Assistance – Individuals and At-Risk Youth, $3,500 - Boy Scouts of America The Ozarks Trail Council is a chartered organization of the Boy Scouts of America providing youth character development, valSEE SKAGGS LEGACY, PAGE 27

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ues-based leadership training and helping prepare young people for life. This program will assist with registration fees, books, uniforms and camperships for youth and atrisk individuals joining and taking part in the scouting movement in Stone and Taney counties.

Parents As Teachers $1,500 - Forsyth School District The Forsyth Parents As Teachers Educator and Forsyth School Nurse have recognized a need for increased health, safety and wellness education for elementary students and their families. The school nurse promotes health, safety, and wellness education on a daily basis through individual and classroom instruction. In addition, the PAT educator facilitates monthly PAT playgroups to families who have children younger than kindergarten entry age. During the 2020-2021 school year, they will work together to increase education on healthy eating, healthy hygiene/germ prevention, emergency preparedness, drug awareness/prescription medication safety, mental health and wellness, indoor exercise, dental health, first aid, outdoor exercise,

and summer playground and water safety. This grant will help purchase specific resources to promote the topics in the classroom and the PAT playgroups.

Parents As Teachers, $1,500 Taneyville School District The Taneyville Parents As Teachers Educator and Taneyville School Nurse have recognized a need for increased health, safety and wellness education for elementary students and their families. The school nurse promotes health, safety, and wellness education on a daily basis through individual and classroom instruction. In addition, the PAT educator facilitates monthly PAT playgroups to families who have children younger than kindergarten entry age. During the 2020-2021 school year, they will work together to increase education on healthy eating, healthy hygiene/germ prevention, emergency preparedness, drug awareness/prescription medication safety, mental health and wellness, indoor exercise, dental health, first aid, outdoor exercise, and summer playground and water safety. This grant will help purchase specific resources to promote the topics in the classroom and the PAT playgroups.

Hollister School Nurse Mary Blackwood talks about how students will benefit from the district being able to purchase a mobile vision screener. The district received a $5,000 grant to help fund the project. (Special to Branson Globe)

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Taney County Health Department releases guidance for modified quarantines in area school settings Submitted to Branson Globe Following recommendations from Governor Parson and state authorities, the Taney County Health Department (TCHD), in partnership with Taney County Schools, has released new guidance for modified quarantines in school-based settings. New guidelines apply only to K-12 exposures that occur within the course of the regular school day. Per state guidance, exposures in the general public and those occurring outside the classroom setting, such as extracurriculars and sports, do not qualify for modified quarantine.

According to these guidelines, in some circumstances children and school staff may go to school during their quarantine period as long as they remain symptom free.

Modified quarantine will be permitted when both the COVID-19 positive individual and those exposed were all wearing CDC approved face coverings during the time of exposure. Only schools that have a face covering requirement in place are eligible for mod-

ified quarantines for their students and staff. During the modified quarantine, student and staff may only leave their home to go to school and may not attend extracurricular activities.

TCHD continues to partner with local school districts and will be jointly monitoring the situation as it evolves. To date, Taney County schools report seeing limited student to student transmission in the classroom setting. Schools will continue to follow stringent preventive measures and monitor for COVID-19 symptoms.

The full document can be located at www.taneycohealth.org/ covid19/ and builds upon procedures outlined by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

TCHD continues to encourage preventive measures such as face coverings, hand hygiene, physical distancing and staying home when sick. For more information visit our website at www.taneycohealth.org.

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ping, where they are still finding countless deals and in-store pickup. For those who opt to shop in-store, they will be offering contactless curbside pickup, as well as limiting the number of shoppers in store, and following other protocol to keep shoppers and employees safe.

Another notable change is in hours of operation. Gone are the Thanksgiving night sales. Walmart will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day. Locally, the Branson Walmart Supercenter will open at 5 am on Friday and remain open until 11 pm.

The electronics giant Best Buy is also implementing changes in their post-Thanksgiving Day sales. Their website discourages shoppers from camping outside the stores prior to Black Friday shopping. While Best Buy is advertising a number of Black Friday sales, the same items are available to online shoppers. The store will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day but will open at 5 am on Friday.

Target has offered weeks of Black Friday savings with what they are describing as their biggest and final week of Black Friday deals, going on now through November 28. The store is protecting shoppers with extra cleaning, sanitizing carts and baskets between shoppers and monitoring guest access, among other safety measures. Locally, Target will be closed on Thursday, but will be open 5 am to 10 pm the following day.

Some shops have opted to remain open on Thanksgiving Day this year. Select stores at the Branson Landing will be open from 4 to 11 pm on Thursday, and the popular shopping destination will reopen at 7 am on Friday to greet shoppers.

Like many other retailers, the shops in Tanger Outlet offered their shoppers a jump on the holiday shopping with many stores initiating their Thanks-

giving weekend sales this past Monday.

Jamie Whiteis, general manager of Tanger Outlets Branson, spoke of another change at Tanger Outlets this year.

“We are going away from the term Black Friday and utilizing the term ‘Great Tanger Friday’ here at Tanger Outlets in Branson, as well as other Tanger Outlets across the country.” said Whiteis.

Tanger Outlet and its stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, and the operating hours for Great Tanger Friday will be 6 am to 9pm. Stores will be open 10-9 on Saturday and 10-7 on Sunday.

Most Tanger stores will be following these operating hours.

“Thanksgiving 2020 will be a new experience for all of us, as has most of 2020,” said Whiteis.

“Tanger Branson would like to welcome everyone visiting Branson, as well as the residents in our surrounding area to come shop with us.”

“We look forward to holiday shoppers during Thanksgiving weekend, as well as in December through Christmas,” Whiteis continued. “The health and well-being of our shoppers as well as our employees continue to be our top priority. Each store has their own policy and procedures for maintaining a safe and pleasant shopping experience. Many stores will have some sort of occupancy restriction, so be prepared as there may be a line to get in some stores.

Please be patient and considerate with our retailers as we all are navigating these times of face masks and social distancing.”

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Tanger Outlet Center is all dressed up for Christmas shopping, with a few changes this year. (FILE)

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What time am I supposed to come over for dinner? I have good news for Turkey day! How about partly to mostly sunny skies and highs in

the low to mid 60s! That should earn me an invite right?

I’ll keep this edition short and sweet as I have plans for my thanksgiving that I need to tend to.

Partly to mostly cloudy skies for Friday and Saturday with highs in

the mid to upper 50s and overnight lows in the low to mid 30s. We will once again have a better shot at rain on Sunday and cooler temps with highs expected in the upper 40s.

Friends, PLEASE be safe for your Thanksgiving. Take any

precautions that you deem necessary for you and your family and friends. There’s plenty to be thankful even though times are challenging right now. I will keep all of you in my prayers for a safe Thanksgiving and may you all be blessed.

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1876 Indian Wars: In retaliation for the American defeat at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, United States Army troops sack Chief Dull Knife’s sleeping Cheyenne village at the headwaters of the Powder River.

1884 John B Meyenberg of St Louis patents evaporated milk 1894 Greenback (Independent) Party organizes in Indianapolis 1897 Spain grants Puerto Rico autonomy 1905 Telimco makes the 1st ever advertisement for a radio

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1986 Iran-Contra affair erupts, President Reagan reveals secret arms deal 1986 Oliver North’s secretary, Fawn Hall, smuggles documents out of his office 1990 Lech Wałęsa wins Poland’s first popular election 2014 US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel resigns, ending nearly two years in the Pentagon’s top job 2014 Switzerland’s Bern Art Museum agrees to accept artworks looted from

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APARTMENTS

VEHICLES FOR SALE

2 BED/1 BATH. FURNISHED with 1 year lease. $650 per month with $650 deposit. Utilities included. No pets. 1109 W 76 Country Blvd. Call 417230-9698.

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

1&2 BR APARTMENTS 1-1/2 BATHS, POOLS, REC. ROOM

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$550 MONTH & UP

Furnished Units Available, Lakeviews Available

CALL 417-546-3334

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VEHICLES FOR SALE

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

APARTMENTS

Support Our Local Veterans!

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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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