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Submitted to Branson Globe SHEAFFER “SHEA” STAFFORD, 27, of Branson, Missouri, passed on to heaven on November 26, 2020. Born on February 18, 1993, Shea joined his father, nationally-known entertainer Jim Stafford, and his mother, Ann Britt Stafford, on stage just six days after his birth.
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Mr. and Mrs. Claus make an appearance at Festive Friday. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)
Country legend Dale Owens Dementia silences the music - Page 14
First Festive Friday features tree lighting KD Michaels, Staff Writer The first in a series of Festive Friday celebrations was held at downtown Branson’s Liberty Plaza on Friday. A joint effort between the Branson Lakes Area Conven-
tion and Visitors Bureau and the Downtown Branson Betterment Association, Friday’s celebration featured music from the Doo Wop and the Drifters show of Branson’s Hot Hits Theatre, Christmas carolers, kettle corn,
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cocoa and a photo opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The evening’s highlight was the lighting of the beautiful new 30-foot Christmas tree adorned with 18,000 lights.
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This tiny dancer stole the show at Festive Friday, as she moved to the music! (Photo by K.D. Michaels)
The highlight of Festive Friday was the lighting of a 30-foot Christmas tree. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)
City Administrator Stan Dobbins and DJ Matt Duncan assisted with the tree lighting. “Branson is all about families and faith,” said Dobbins. “Today we’re lighting this Christmas tree that represents the birth of our savior.” Upcoming Festive Friday
events include A Farm Fresh Christmas on December 4, Cruisin’ Into Christmas on December 11, and on December 18, Sweaters and Sweets. Each Festive Friday celebration will include food, beverages, entertainment, and savings at participating downtown Branson shops. All Festive Friday events will be held from 3-6 pm at Branson’s Liberty Plaza.
Doo-Wop and the Drifters from the Hot Hits Theatre entertained the crowd. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)
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WonderWorks new attraction is ‘Full STEAM Ahead’ Submitted to Branson Globe BRANSON, Missouri – 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, opened 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, environmental engineer and landscape architect, among others.
Registration open for winter break camp Submitted to Branson Globe The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for its Winter Break Camp to ensure your children have a safe and fun time while on break from the classroom. The Winter Break Camp will correspond with Branson Schools’ calendar and will be offered December 23, 28, 29, 30, 31 and January 4 for children who are in kindergarten through sixth grades. The camp is available from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
Participants may choose to attend the entire camp or choose individual days that work best for them. Camp activities will include games, crafts, movies, and an out trip. The cost is $20 per child/per day. Pre-registration is required by Friday, December 18, 2020. You can preregister online at www.bransonparksandrecreation.com/catalog. For more information, please visit the Branson Parks and Recreation website or call the Branson RecPlex at 417-335-2368.
There will also be pop-up STEAM demos throughout WonderWorks, such as an egg drop, bed of nails and the art of origami. In addition to all the STEAM-related fun that will take place inside WonderWorks, (including the OzART contest). Other STEM-related programs offered include virtual learning labs, science fair partnership opportunities, science fun facts and hands-on experiences with each visit. Additionally, there is a military section that honors those who protect and serve our country. This space highlights STEAM-related job opportunities in the military and showcases some of the technology used in the Army. This section includes interactive exhibits, military artifacts and a theater showing of a short film, titled “American Pride.” “We have a great exhibit that will allow people to explore these career fields in a fun way,” added Dent. “We look forward to adding more options as well. Now is the time to introduce students to these fields. You never know where that introduction will take them.” According to the Pew Research Center, STEM-related 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 SEE WONDERWORKS, PAGE 5
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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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Train Up a Child: Children and Santa
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By Pat Lamb For a long time, Santa has been our society’s focal point of Christmas. He, no doubt, has sold many million dollars’ worth of toys. He has produced much laughter. He has caused the eyes of children to light up. In reality, he has been the only reason many people observe Christmas. What is the current status of Santa? Our computer-literate generation of children is not easily fooled. In truth, how many of us grownups ever really believed in Santa? Some children were fooled simply because they believed that their parents would never lie to them. Others believed because
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they thought that by believing they might get more gifts. Many of us could easily see the impossibility of someone flying around the
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then when the parents tell the child about an invisible Jesus? For that matter, can the child believe the parents at any time if they deceived them with a Santa? Our children cannot be shielded from Santa. Our society sees to it that Santa is visible over and over. It is a situation we must deal with. We don’t want to rob our children of the fun of Christmas, but at the same time, we don’t want our children to lose trust in us. A parent cannot avoid making a decision as to how to handle Santa. One idea for parents is to tell the children that to pretend there is a SEE TRAIN UP, PAGE 7
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whole world in one night and stopping at each house and going down each chimney. We felt that it was insulting our intelligence to expect us to believe such a far-out story. Today, we have many fat Santas at malls, department stores, parades, etc. Do we really think that our children are not intelligent enough to figure out that they are too big to fit in a chimney? Even a toddler can question why there are so many Santas. A bigger question involves the feelings of a child who truly believes in Santa because he trusts his parents to never lie and then finds out that the parents did indeed lie to him/her. What happens
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Brad Dolloff is the dean of the K-12 lab school on the College of the Ozarks campus. He is an elder at Branson First Baptist Church where he serves as a member of the preaching team and teaches Sunday school. This week’s column is adapted from Brad’s sermon “Ask, Seek, Knock,” given at FBC on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer Each of us will remember 2020 as a year like none other. As we move into the holiday season and reflect upon these
previous months, there have been a multitude of unexpected events and yes, painful circumstances. If you spend any time watching young children at play you will notice that when they experience pain or unexpected adversity, they usually turn to their parents. One of the reasons I believe we experience difficulty in this broken world is to cause us to turn to our Heavenly Father. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus encourag-
es us to view God as a Father, a radical concept at that time and perhaps surprising to some still today. “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks … receives, and the one who seeks … finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread will give SEE REFLECTIONS, PAGE 7
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him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish will give him a serpent? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will
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Santa is a fun game that is played at Christmastime. Just as children play pretend in other areas, parents play pretend with the child about Santa. When little girls play pretend “mommy” with dolls or little boys may play pretend “soldier” with army toys, they do not really think they are grown. It is all right to play pretend as long as children can come back to reality. This stimulates creativity. By letting the children know up front that Santa is a pretend game, future disappointment is eliminated. It would be a good idea to explain that Santa represents giving and making others
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say what happens. Everyone who asks ... receives. The one who seeks ... finds. And to the one who knocks ... it will be opened. I think being a father has helped my understanding of this passage. With both kids in college, they get busy doing assignments, going to class (we hope), and enjoying time with their friends. Sometimes they get so busy they forget to call or text. When I do get a call or a text from one of my children, even if it’s because they need something, I’m thrilled. If they ask, they receive, but only what I discern to be good. If I know how to give good gifts to my children, how much more will our Father in Heaven give good gifts to those who ask? From the time my daughter was little, she knew she could climb up into my lap and ask for a drink of my coffee, and she would receive it. She loves
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coffee to this day and manages the coffee shop on the campus of her university. However, her personal favorite coffee comes from our local grocery store. All she has to do is send a text saying, “Dad, can you send me some coffee?” and I will buy some, box it up and send it, along with other good gifts and a note telling her how much I love her. But more than that, our Heavenly Father knows what we need before we even ask. In the same sermon, Jesus said, “Your Father knows what you need before you ask him ... Therefore, do not be anxious saying, ‘What shall we eat? What shall we drink?’ Or ‘What shall we wear?’ [Our] Heavenly Father knows that you need them all.” When my son was little we lived in Kansas near a tree-lined creek. Well, OK, being Kansas it was more like a gully! One day my son and I were walking in
the creek bed. He was too small to see out. As we paused to rest, I could see we were about 100 yards from our house, but he couldn’t. “Do you know where we are?” I queried. He took a panoramic look at his surroundings, seeing only the sides of the gully, before responding he did not know. I pressed further, “How are we going to get home?” His eyes were as big as saucers as he looked around again, the wheels turning in his mind. Suddenly he burst into a big smile, grabbed my hand, and looked up into my eyes, declaring, “You know, Daddy. You know!” I don’t know what gully, creek, or even canyon you may find yourself in today. This year has been deep; perhaps you can’t see any way out of it. Your loving Heavenly Father wants you to take his hand, look up to him and say, “You know, Daddy. You know.”
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Shea continued performing on stage for 27 years showcasing an astonishing display of musical versatility. On stage, he played drums, piano, slide guitar, and fiddle as well performing comedy with his dad. His first on-stage joke was the famous, “What did the fish swimming upstream in Lake Taneycomo say when it hit its head? Dam!” At two years old Shea begin
playing “Wipe Out” on the drums in his dad’s show and at the age of three added fiddle to his repertoire. Jim Stafford notes, “Since Shea was a little boy he has been serious about his music, and all types of musical instruments fascinated him. He’s a chip off the old block.” At seven years of age, Shea announced to his mom and dad that he wanted to learn to play the piano and hired his own piano teacher for his first lesson on July 29. Then on Oct. 1 since
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tattoos, movies, video games, and his friends and family. He reaffirmed his faith in Jesus by rebaptism by Pastor Sam Kaunley of Branson’s Sanctuary of Hope in January of 2020. Shea married Anastasia Sukhorebrik on January 30, 2018. He and Anastasia had recently moved to Florida. Shea had returned to Branson to visit with his dad for Thanksgiving, and the two enjoyed a great time of laughter and reminiscing during that visit. The family thanks God for the quality time they had with Sheaffer and for the gift of Shea being in their lives. He is survived by his wife Anastasia; his parents Jim Stafford of Branson, Missouri; and Ann Britt Stafford of Bokeelia, Florida; sister G.G. Stafford of Springfield, Missouri; sister Ali (Aaron) Terry of Houston, Texas; brother Tyler Stafford of Los Angeles,
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MDC Dec. 9 online program has tips for preparing fish By Francis Skalicky, Missouri Dept. of Conservation JOPLIN, Mo. – Frying and grilling aren’t the only methods people can use to get caught fish onto the dinner table. People who would like to learn
more about the variety of ways to prepare fish they’ve caught at area lakes and streams should register for the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) program “Fish Cooking 101: Other Methods,” a free virtual event
from 12:15-12:45 p.m. on Dec. 9. This online program is being put on by the staff of MDC’s Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center in Joplin. MDC Education Administrative Specialist Tim Smith will discuss smoking, can-
ning, pickling, salting and other ways to prepare the sportfish that can be caught in Missouri. People can register for this program at: https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/175013 Though this program is free, registration is required to participate using the link above. Registrants must provide an e-mail, so a program link can be sent to them. This program will include a chat-based question-and-answer period where participants can interact with the presenters. People wanting more information about this program or other
events at MDC’s Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center can call 417-629-3434. Staff at MDC facilities across the state are holding virtual and some in-person programs. A listing of these events can be found at mdc. mo.gov/regions.
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Hospital’s ‘Extreme Elf on a Shelf’ returns to lift spirits of staff, patients Submitted to Branson Globe Cheryl Morrissey giggles as she hands over “Elfie” after his day at Cox Branson’s Stepdown Unit. The hospital’s Elf on a Shelf is wearing a tiny hospital gown and has a walker made from drinking straws. “He didn’t listen to the doctors who told him not to stand up on his own, and he fell over,” she says, still laughing. “Man, I needed that today!” Elfie’s mishap is just one of the silly antics that staff make up for him as he travels to a different department each day in December. While this is his third year making mischief in the hospital halls, staff say this year they desperately need that small break to laugh. “The pandemic has put a significant amount of stress on our staff, both at work and the challenges many face at home,”
says Brandei Clifton, communications manager at Cox Branson. “We asked staff if they still wanted Elfie to visit this year, and they all agreed that we need him now more than ever. They deserve that opportunity to be silly and smile.” Last year, Elfie made a buzz through Cox Branson by “stealing” the Security jeep, flying the helicopter, having surgery to remove candy canes from his ears, working out with Barbie at the fitness center and “helping” kitchen staff make breakfast. “Each year gets crazier and crazier,” Clifton says. “’The team is already planning what Elfie will do on the day he visits their department. It just shows there’s still a hunger for joy in what has been a really hard year.” You can follow Elfie’s daily adventures on the Cox Medical Center Branson Facebook page.
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Country music celebrity succumbs to dementia
Classic country and gospel performer Dale Owens (Special to Branson Globe)
Staff Reports Dale A. Owens, born Feb. 23, 1934 in St. Joe, Arkansas, departed this world on October 20, 2020 at his home in Apache Junction, AZ. His teen and adult years were spent in Roseville, California where his parents had “packed up” their five children and relocated to find employment. Dale was active in drama, student council, choir, baseball, and football. But his musical talent was his first love. “It seemed he excelled at whatever he tried to do,” said Beverly Owens, his wife of 50 years. “But his real love was singing and playing his guitar. One of his favorite songs was ‘Together Again’ that we sang as a duet.” Known as a classic country and Gospel musician and singer, Dale was in demand as a backup musician and vocal artist. Not only did he host a radio show, Dale performed
with Merle Haggard, shared the stage with Johnny Cash, Lynn Anderson, Buck Owens, Marty Robbins, Tex Ritter and many others. He also made appearances on the ‘Cousin Herb Show’ out of Bakersfield. He also performed with his cousin Fuzzy Owens who had worked with Merle Haggard for 50 years. Although Dale had started a career as a police officer, his Arkansas roots kept calling him “home.” And music was always on his mind. His love for the Lord and Gospel music inspired him to start the ‘Joy Gospel Singers.’ The group shared the stage with the Rambos and other well-known Christian groups. “We traveled and sang at churches and events,” said Leanne Kelley, group member. “This was a very memorable time in my life. I learned a lot from Dale. His talent as a singer, musician, speaker and minister was a beautiful example for me to follow.”
Dale never forgot where he had been raised, and he missed it. His plan was to move his family back to Arkansas in 1993. “When they came out here to Missouri, they weren’t planning to move to Missouri,” said his daughter Edi Muttillo of Hollister. “Dad thought they were going home to Arkansas, but when relatives introduced them to a little town called Branson, this is where they moved and that became home.” Dale got a job as Marshal at Pointe Royale, which gave him the opportunity to interact with Branson’s celebrities. His nickname was “Marshal Dale.” He also added the art of painting to his list of accomplishments and gave copies of his artwork to friends. “Dale loved golf and made several “holes-in-one,” Beverly said. Three of them I personally witnessed.” Dale and entertainer Buck SEE OWENS, PAGE 15
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Trent became close friends, spending many hours on the links together. “Dale made a great looking cowboy, and he could sing too,” said Buck Trent. “The painting he did for us was so nice. He was a great golf partner. We will miss him.” Dale was also a patriot and served four years in the Army, as well as four years in the Navy. When he attended any event in Branson where veterans were asked
to stand, he proudly stood twice. He and Beverly moved to Apache Junction, AZ. when Dale began showing signs of dementia. The diagnosis was the reason the couple had moved to Arizona. Dale’s medical report stated dementia as cause of death. He had no underlying conditions. “Literally his body outlived his brain,” Beverly said. “We had 50 years of marriage and there was never a doubt that he deeply loved me with all his heart. He showed me that but also told me every day how much he loved me.”
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Applications now available for 2021 Missouri Agribusiness Academy Missouri Dept. of Agriculture The Missouri Department of Agriculture is offering 30 high school students representing 4-H clubs and FFA chapters, as well as farm families, throughout Missouri the opportunity to explore careers in agriculture through the 2021 Missouri Agribusiness Academy (MAbA). MAbA is a competitive program for sophomores interested in pursuing agriculture-related degrees and careers. “With this class, the Missouri Agribusiness Academy will graduate our one-thousandth student,” said Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn. “Our graduates have gone on to lead agriculture in farming, ranching, business, communications, animal health, plant science, policy, economics, education and so much more. This is an important leadership opportunity that our team offers to build students into the leaders they want to be, while making lifelong friends.”
The students selected will have a yearlong opportunity to learn about the unique opportunities for careers in the Kansas City area, volunteer at the Missouri State Fair and learn more about the agriculture industry in Jefferson City. The 2021 schedule will be finalized in the spring and may include visits with industry and agribusiness leaders, as well as tours of their facilities, as the public health situation allows. Since 1988, the Missouri Agribusiness Academy has graduated 990 students through a competitive application and interview process. The first leg of the 2021 MAbA will be held June 7-11, and marks the program’s 34th year. Students interested in participating must submit an application by Feb. 1, 2021. For applications and guidelines, as well as more information on the Missouri Department of Agriculture and its programs, visit the Department online at Agriculture.Mo.Gov.
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Get creative with free wreath-making sessions at West Plains MDC office Missouri Dept. of Conservation CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Individuals who would rather celebrate the holiday season with the help of nature’s bounty than shopping for a premade gift are invited to attend two free “Holiday Wreath-Making” sessions hosted by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) on Dec. 10, from 3 to 5 p.m., and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ozark Regional Office in West Plains. MDC will provide each participant with that they need to create unique, handmade wreaths perfect for doors, windows or outer walls. With a class limit of 10, registration is encouraged and can be com-
pleted online at https://mdcevent-web.s3licensing.com/ Event/EventDetails/175163. Enjoy this long-time tradition as MDC staff introduce you to different coniferous trees and techniques on how to build your own wreath using different Missouri native plants as accents. Each participant will receive a 12” wreath frame, paddle wire and ribbon to make a bow. Individuals may also bring their own ribbon and wreath accents to personalize – or forage for your own backyard native plant accents! And please bring a pair of garden gloves and pruners with you. “I’ll never forget when I made my first wreath and I
have been doing it ever since,” said MDC Conservation Educator and class instructor Mary Beth Factor. “I make one for my grandma every year as a tradition and we both love the smell of cedar and pine on our doors right from our own backyards. It puts me in the Christmas spirit to share this tradition with others!” Masks are required. Participants are to social distance during the program. Each applicant will have their own materials and tools to reduce contact. To ensure the safety of all, this program requires participants – limited to age 16 and older -- to observe social distancing and to wear a face covering. Those
interested are also reminded to follow current health recommendations which include: • Stay home if you’re sick. • Have soap and hand sanitizer. • Be considerate of others. Questions about this event can be emailed to MDC Conservation Educator Mary Beth Factor at MaryBeth.Factor@mdc. mo.gov (link sends e-mail). Staff at MDC facilities across the state are holding virtual programs and limited capacity in-person programs. A listing of these programs can be found at mdc.mo.gov/regions. If you are having difficulty registering online, you can contact the phone registration ven-
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Missouri Dept. of Transportation JEFFERSON CITY – Getting older does not necessarily mean a person’s driving days are over. But it’s important to plan ahead and take steps to ensure the safety of your loved ones on the road. If they are no longer able to drive safely, you can guide them toward transportation options that meet
there are steps you can take to preserve their mobility, while looking out for everyone’s best interest on the road,” he said. If you think you need to have a conversation with an older driver about his or her driving abilities, remember that many older drivers look at driving as a form of independence. Bringing up the subject
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Aging doesn’t have to mean the end of driving their mobility needs. The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety will run an awareness campaign Dec. 7-11 to remind road users about safely driving at an older age. “Talking to an aging parent about safety on the road is no simple task,” said Jon Nelson, executive coalition chair. “Thankfully
of their driving abilities can make some drivers defensive. So be prepared with your observations and questions and suggest alternative transportation options if necessary. Answering the following questions may help you decide if you need to initiate a conversation with an older driver about driving safely: • Are they getting lost on routes
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Brothers write a love letter to a food we all love – pizza NEW YORK (AP) — Let Thanksgiving have the turkey. Let Christmas have fruitcake. Every other day, it’s got to be pizza. So argue Thom and James Elliot, brothers and pizza makers from England who have written a book celebrating the worldwide phenomenon of roundish dough cooked with toppings.
In the 270-page “Pizza” (Quadrille), the brothers offer over 30 recipes for homemade pizzas — including a carbonara and one with asparagus and pancetta — as well as eating guides to delicious slices in cities like Rome, Paris, Chicago and New York. It turns out New Haven, Connecticut, has a very distinct
and vibrant pizza scene, though its just 70 miles from New York. The Elliots marvel that while the pizza we eat today was invented in Naples in the late 1800s, other cultures have their own versions, from one with spiced ground meat in Lebanon to a baguette topped with mushroom and cheese in Poland.
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“All these countries came up with this on their own. And that is the definition of a good idea, right?” says James Elliot. “It’s a bit like the way so many cultures created beer independently. Just great ideas make it through.” The brothers include sections on controversial ingredients — pineapple, that’s you — and which drinks to pair with a slice, as well as the various ways people can eat it, from rolling it into a cigar to a technique called the “snag and drag.” They present the info without judgement, refusing to weigh in on whether coal ovens are better than wood or if buffalo milk is better than cow milk for making mozzarella. “There’s that saying: There’s two
kinds of people in the world — people that love ABBA and liars,” says James Elliot. “Not all music has to be high and mighty in the same way that not all pizza has to be high and mighty. You can love different songs and different pizzas for all kinds of different reasons.” The origins of the book began when the brothers ditched their regular jobs in 2012 to go to Naples and learn all about pizza. They traveled the length of Italy and the world and, once educated in all things delicious, came back to the United Kingdom to open a chain of pizzerias, Pizza Pilgrims. In Chicago, they encountered that city’s famous, dense variation. SEE PIZZA, PAGE 25
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Branson’s Christmas Wonderland: A dazzling holiday celebration Submitted to Branson Globe Branson is sometimes known by four simple words: family, faith, flag, and fun! And you’ll find every bit of that, and so much more, at King’s Castle Theatre in their dazzling holiday production, Branson’s Christmas Wonderland. No yuletide trip to Branson would be complete without seeing Branson’s Christmas Wonderland, one of Branson’s largest holiday productions. A sparkling cast of singers and dancers takes you on an unforgettable and magical sleigh ride to a grand Christmas extravaganza. Christmas Wonderland rings in the spirit of the Christmas season with high-energy dance, elaborate costumes, beautiful scenery, gorgeous production numbers and the highest-kicking chorus girls this side of the North Pole! “Basically, it is two hours of nonstop feel-good Christmas singing and dancing,” says Jacqui Bell, King’s Castle Theatre general manager and show director. “You’ll see we’ve pretty much covered every single Christmas song you ever wished to hear. Some you may not have heard. We’ve got a phenomenal cast of singers and dancers, beautiful costumes and sets, and a singing and dancing Santa. Our Santa just isn’t any ‘ole Santa Claus. He’s an all-singing and all-dancing and quite entertaining Santa Claus. We have dancing elves, penguins and tapping tap dancers. I mean everything.” Branson’s Christmas Wonderland is produced specifically for the Branson holiday season, and rehearsals begin about a month before, which can prove to be a challenge during the very busy month of October. Rehearsals are worked around the 14 weekly performances of the other shows in the regular season lineup. Bell said what helps when scheduling rehearsals is that many cast members are also members
of the other King’s Castle Theatre productions. “We do have a few new members because we have more cast in the Christmas show than we do in the other shows. We go all out for Christmas so we had to hire a few new people,” Bell tells us. “But the majority of the cast that we have all year and then we flip over into the Christmas one. So, we keep everybody on board all year. We don’t want to let them go, they’re too good.” After eight months of doing the same show, the cast and crew look forward to doing the Christmas show. “Luckily we don’t have any ‘Bah! Humbugs!’ or Grinches in this company.” Bell says, “That’s not allowed. Everyone’s quite happy to start singing Jingle Bells on November 1st, so that’s good. That’s a good thing, and clearly the public is ready for it too because they’re coming.” With all that is going on in the world Bell told us the performers, as well as everyone else at the theater, are so thankful they are still getting to do this whole thing. “We’re a tiny, tiny minority of the world right now that’s able to do this. People aren’t taking it for granted. People are appreciating it. It’s an awesome thing to be able to do. We know we are lucky. We know we’re blessed, and we’re not taking it for granted. Just living every day because you never know when it’s going to stop. Who knows what’s going to happen? We’re taking every day as it comes and making the most of it and trying to spread some Christmas cheer.” “Christmas Wonderland is just pure, nostalgic Christmas fun. We’re getting rave reviews. People are loving it. I think it gets better every year. Every year we add new bits, and it’s pretty happy stuff. There’s not much downtime. SEE WONDERLAND, PAGE 23
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But I have to say the show, especially this year, is really touching people’s hearts,” said Bell. “The audience members, when I get to see them when they come out, they’re so emotional. Some people are in tears because they’re just so overwhelmed by what they saw, and it touched their hearts and gave them some hope. That’s what we want to give this time of year, all around good times here this Christmas.” King’s Castle Theatre boasts the tag line: Five Spectacular Produc-
tions—One Amazing Venue—as five different shows are in the show lineup each year. Dublin’s Irish Tenors & The Celtic Ladies, New Jersey Nights, and Anthems of Rock are included offerings during the Christmas season and also throughout the year. The theatre also offers a multishow discount. After purchasing their first show ticket at regular price, guests can get $15 off their second show at any of the other King’s Castle Theatre shows, $20 off a third show ticket, and then $25 off of their fourth show ticket. Visit KingsCastleTheatre.com
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Viral question: Is shopping in stores safe during the pandemic? By The Associated Press Is shopping in stores safe during the pandemic? There are ways to reduce risk, but health experts advise avoiding it when possible. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says holi-
day shopping in crowded stores is a “higher risk” activity and that people should limit any in-person shopping, including at supermarkets. Instead, the agency recommends shopping online, visiting outdoor markets or using curbside pickup, where workers bring orders to your
car. If you need to enter a store, go during off hours when there will likely be fewer people. Wear a mask and stay at least 6 feet away from others. Try to spend as little time inside the store as possible, says Dr. Isaac
Weisfuse, a public health expert at Cornell University. “You just want to go in and out,” he says. “Get your shopping done and move on.” Use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol when you leave, and then wash your hands with soap and water when you get home. Retailers have been doing all kinds of things to make shoppers feel safe, but they don’t eliminate
the risk. Some check shoppers’ temperatures at the entrance, for example, but an infected person may not have a fever and can still spread the virus. The plastic barriers between customers and cashiers also might not block all droplets from an infected person, Weisfuse says. If the air in a store feels stuffy, he says that’s a sign of poor ventilation, and you should leave.
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“We ate four deep dishes a day for five days,” says Thom Elliot. “I really surprised myself. I went to confirm my hatred of it, but actually left being like, ‘This has got a place for sure.’” The book is a distillation of all they learned, from pizza records (“Cheesiest Pizza,” “Furthest Pizza Delivery”) to how to work with active dry yeast. The working title was “The Pizzapedia,” but the authors felt that didn’t convey their love of the food. “Encyclopedia just feels quite cold and quite factual,” says Thom Ellliot. “We’ve been told by so many people in so many different ways that pizza is not enough to carry a book. ‘There are not enough interesting things to say about pizza.’ And so we have been on this mission for five years to write a longer and longer and longer and longer list of why these people are wrong.” Despite the brothers’ obvious respect for the classic Neapolitan version, they acknowledge the impact of the huge pizza-making chains, like Pizza Hut and Domino’s. The book includes interviews with their executives, who oversee companies
making millions of pizzas a year. “You can’t ignore it. They’re doing something right. Whatever you think, they’re doing something right,” says Thom Ellliot. “They love pizza. These are not people who are just sitting there going, ‘Oh, we don’t care. It’s just all about the margin and how do we sell more for less.’” Pizza, to the brothers, is clearly woven into the fabric of humanity, a cheap, delicious, satisfying meal that can be scaled up or down. It’s a food we eat when we are celebrating, gathering for entertainment, working hard collectively or when we’re just in need of a hug. “Pizza is the place that people turn when they’re struggling, when they break up, when they lose their job, when they’re just having a tough day. Pizza is the food that they talk about — like their spouse — that thing that carries them over the line,” says Thom Ellliot. “I really genuinely think that you don’t get that with any other kind of food, even the ones that people obsess about, like barbeque. People don’t turn to barbecue in their time of need. They geek out about it and they obsess about it and they see perfection. But they don’t have it like a crutch in their life.”
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Sarah Fuller currently only kicker on Vanderbilt’s roster NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Vanderbilt Commodores have only one kicker listed on their twodeep chart for this weekend’s game at No. 11 Georgia, and it’s Sarah Fuller, the first woman to play in a Power Five game. “She’ll be with us on the trip to Georgia, and we’re going to put the
best people out there,” interim coach Todd Fitch said Tuesday. “And if she’s our best option, we’ll continue to work with her and we’ll do the best we can for the team.” None of the kickers who were out last week after COVID-19 issues kept them away from the team is back yet. Fitch said Fuller kicked
at Tuesday’s practice while coaches continued evaluating other players on the roster. “If we can add something to the competition we will because we want to make sure we have the best availability for our team,” Fitch said. “But right now, she kicked for us today and she’s certainly out there and
trying to get better and working on all the different things that (special team) coach (Devin) Fitzsimmons has her working on.” Fuller might not be the only kicker on the sideline Saturday. Fitch said Vanderbilt (0-8) is checking on when the current specialists will be available. Ryley Guay, who made 9 of 11 field goals last season, also might be a possibility to rejoin the team. He’s currently in medical school but still has eligibility left. “If it’s a possibility that we could get him back, we’ll certainly take a look at him if he can make our team better,” said Fitch, who is in his first season at Vanderbilt. “I know he kicked here before and everything. So as we progress through the week, I think we’ll have a better clarification on that.” Fuller made history as the first woman to play in a Power Five conference game in last week’s 41-0 loss at Missouri. Vanderbilt fired coach Derek Mason a day later, and the Southeastern Conference honored Fuller as co-special teams player of the week for her squib kick to open the second half. If Fuller gets to kick again at
Georgia, the Bulldogs appear eager to watch. Coach Kirby Smart, whose wife played basketball at Georgia, said women have the opportunity now to compete more than ever, though it still isn’t where it should be. He said seeing Fuller kick is something the hopes and dreams of young girls hang on. Smart mentioned Teresa Edwards, a four-time Olympic gold medalist in basketball and a Georgia alumna, and other women making it OK for others to be aggressive and compete hard. “I think Sarah carries on that tradition, the way she goes about things and what she’s not afraid to do,” Smart said. “You know, not worried about what somebody is going to say. If she has a chance to help the team or contribute, then by all means, go do it.” Fuller even gave Vanderbilt an impromptu pep talk at halftime. Georgia tight end Tre’ McKitty said Fuller kicking in an SEC game was awesome. “It was definitely a huge milestone in college football and football in general to have a female play in a college football game,” McKitty said.
bransonglobe.com Visitor: Monolith toppled by group who said ‘leave no trace’ SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — New clues have surfaced in the disappearance of a gleaming monolith in Utah that seemed to melt away as mysteriously as it appeared in the red-rock desert — though it’s no longer the only place where a strange structure has been discovered. A Colorado photographer told KSTU-TV that he saw four men come to the remote Utah site Friday night and push over the hollow, stainless steel object. “Right after it had fallen over and made a loud thud, one of them said, ‘This is why you don’t leave trash in the desert,’” Ross Bernards told the Salt Lake City TV station. The group broke down the structure into pieces, loaded it into a wheelbarrow and left. “As they were loading it up and walking away, they just said, ‘Leave no trace,’” he said. The sheriff’s office in San Juan County, Utah, has said it’s not planning an investigation into the disappearance of the monolith, which had been placed without permission on public land. But authorities also said they would accept tips from any of the hundreds of visitors who trekked out to see the otherworldly gleaming object deep in the desert. The sheriff and the Bureau of Land Management, which oversees the land where the object appeared, didn’t immediately respond to messages seeking comment on whether they are investigating the removal that Bernards’ group photographed. Visitors have left behind a mess of human waste, cars parked on vegetation and other debris, the land agency said. The mysterious structure that evoked the movie “2001: A Space Odyssey” generated international attention and drew plenty of speculation about otherworldly origins, though officials said it was an earthly creation of riveted plates of stainless steel. For Bernards, the visitors’ dam-
age to the environment convinced him that the remote area was better off without the structure. “Leave the art to places where art should be and let Mother Nature have her space for art,” he said. Utah isn’t the only place a monolith emerged. A similar metal structure was found on a hill in northern Romania, in the city of Piatra Neamt. Like the Utah structure, whoever placed the object didn’t follow the proper steps and get a building permit, Mayor Andrei Carabelea said in a Facebook post over the weekend. Still, he took it in stride, joking that some “cheeky and terrible” alien teenagers were likely putting them up around the world. “I am honored they chose our city,” he said.
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(Utah Department of Public Safety via AP)
Meanwhile, in Germany... BERLIN (AP) — Police in southern Germany have opened
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an investigation into the disappearance of a large wooden sculpture of a phallus from a mountainside where it appeared without explanation several years ago. Local newspaper Allgaeuer Zeitung reported Monday that the 2-meter-tall (almost 7-foot) tall sculpture appeared to have been chopped down over the weekend, with just a sorry pile of sawdust left behind on the 1,738-meter (5,702-foot) high Gruenten mountain. The male genitalia had gained celebrity status in recent years as a destination for hikers, and even appeared on Google Maps, where it was classified as a “cultural monument.” Local lore has it that it was made
as a prank birthday present for a young man whose family didn’t appreciate the gift and so the 200-kilogram (440-pound) sculpture was hauled up the mountain and left there. The German news agency dpa reported that police in the Bavarian town of Kempten are investigating the disappearance, although it wasn’t clear whether a crime had been committed. And, to answer the obvious question, no...we don’t have a picture to accompany this story. Sorry.
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Cold with a possible wintry mix on Thursday By Daryl Weather, Weather Forecaster Ya’ll still full from Thanksgiving? I am but I still be chomping on this Dutch Apple pie! But let’s talk about weather. Looks like chilly weather is here!
Down right cold at night! Skies should start out pretty much clear today and then cloud up with rain moving in by this afternoon. Overnight the rain looks to become a wintry mix of just plain yuck. Although the upper air supports snow,
our lower air temps will prevent us from seeing much if anything at all as far as accumulation. By Thursday afternoon any wintry mix falling will turn to rain or light drizzle. Rest of the week into the weekend doesn’t look too bad for us
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changes long time philosophy to permit the use of cowhide, rather than just horsehide in the manufacture of baseballs 1985 Chicago Bears’ head coach Mike Ditka and defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan almost come to blows at halftime in a 38-24 loss to the Miami Dolphins at the Orange Bowl, Miami; Chicago’s only loss of the NFL season
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