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Feed the Heroes was a Community Effort By KD Michaels, Staff Writer It began with four turkeys and an idea and the end result was a banquet that just might become an annual event. Mona Miller, a Branson resident and a veteran, along with friends and family members, hosted “Feed the Heroes” to thank and honor those who give their all to serve our community. “Built Right donated turkeys to the Branson Veterans Task Force, and the Task Force distributed them to our veterans,” explained Miller, who has served as the morale officer in the Day Room during Veterans Week for the past 14 years. “We ended up with some extras. We were given four complete turkey dinners by Brenda Meadows (of the Task Force). We had a brainstorm and decided to feed the Branson Police Department, the Hollister Police Department, our local Highway Patrol officers, the Taney County
Sheriff’s Department, Corps of Engineers and the Western Taney County Fire Department. We came up with the idea and it just took off.” Miller began making phone calls, asking for donations for items to complete the feast. “The Main Street Casey’s and the Hollister Casey’s each donated donuts. Krispy Kreme donated donuts, and Walmart Supercenter donated a patriotic sheet cake,” said Miller. “Country Mart of Branson donated soda, and Country Mart of Hollister donated all of the plates, silverware and napkins. Price Chopper donated a ham.” Additionally, Miller received donations of water and candy bars from Harter House and to-go boxes from both Hungry Hunter restaurant and Area 71. Branson Stagecoach RV Park donated use of their clubhouse for the event, and residents of the park, in addition to their time to assist with the
decorations,” said Miller. “My mom is 82, but she put together gift bags with water, a cookie and some candy, as well as a thank you note for each person.” SEE HEROES, PAGE 2
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Hundreds turned out for Elevate Branson’s annual Thanksgiving meal, offered drive-through style this year. (Photo by KD Michaels)
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dinner, donated various items to complement the meal. “All of the residents of the RV park helped serve. My sister donated her time to set up and handle the salad bar and did the table
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