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December 8, 2023 • Volume 4, Issue #49
INSIDE:
• Around Town...... 8B • Churches.......... 10C • Classifieds......... 11C • Fun & Games.... 12C • Obituaries........ 10A • Voices ................ 1C • Weather........... 10A
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Branson says goodbye to Richard Clark – SEE PAGE 2A.
Russell Huskey (second from right), Terry Wayne Sanders (far right), and Branson Roof employees with the company’s “Welcome Home” banner in the background and workers making progress on the new roof. (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)
Local Veteran gets new roof from Branson/Springfield Roof Co. 75th Annual Adoration Parade – SEE PAGE 1B.
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BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer Army veteran Russell Huskey has enjoyed living in his Reeds Spring home since retiring from the military 20 years ago. All those years were under the same
roof—literally—until Friday, December 1, when Huskey received a new roof, compliments of local business owner Daniel Koren and Branson/Springfield Roof Company. Nominations were accepted
over the past several weeks for a local area veteran, from any branch and era of service, to receive a new roof, free of charge, and the drawing was held November 10. “I couldn’t believe it,” said Huskey, whose daughter, Amy, signed
him up. “I needed it, and this is really a blessing.” Local entertainer and Silver Dollar City personality Terry Wayne Sanders was on hand Friday to congratulate and do a live interview with Huskey, whom Sand-
ers said he met years ago as they were both regulars at a local restaurant. Huskey served in Vietnam, followed by National Guard service for a total of 22 years with the U.S. Army. SEE ROOF, PAGE 10A
Representative Seitz files Missouri Personhood Bill
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Submitted to Branson Globe On the first day of pre-filing for the upcoming regular session of the Missouri House of Representatives, Rep. Brian Seitz, R-Branson, filed House Bill 1616, the Missouri Personhood Bill. “This simple, yet absolutely necessary, piece of legislation is designed to protect the life of the infant in the womb by declaring them to be an individual person in the State of Missouri,” Seitz said. “The Dobbs decision has led to a number of states codifying abortion rights in their state constitutions, but here in Missouri we need to renew our convictions to fight for the unborn.” The legislation states, in part, that, “The life of each human being begins at conception. Unborn children have protectable interests in life, health, and well-being and are entitled to the same rights, powers, privileges, justice, and protections as are secured or granted by the laws of this state to any other human person.” Seitz drafted the legislation, in part, because of the failure of the Legislature to pass initiative petition re-
forms last session. “Due to the relative ease by which out-of-state organizations can manipulate our state constitution through the initiative petition process, this legislation has become necessary,” Seitz said. “Leadership in the Missouri Senate failed to take care of the problem last session, despite urgency from the House to address the issue of initiative petition reform, making this personhood bill absolutely essential to protect innocent life in Missouri.” The United States Supreme Court decision in the Dobbs case now allows for states to create their own laws regarding the issue of abortion. Seitz says now is the time to strengthen the rights of the unborn, despite many states doing the opposite. Seitz concluded, “If this type of legislation is not fast-tracked to the governor’s desk, abortion on demand could become enshrined in the Missouri Constitution. As a Christian I find that to be unconscionable and at odds with our values as a pro-life state.” The Missouri Legislature returns to session January 3, 2024.
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Sweet replica on display at Keeter Center BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks is again the home of a truly unique holiday display. Students and staff have constructed a gingerbread replica of the College’s beautiful Williams Memorial Chapel, a campus landmark. Under the guidance of
Executive Chef Stricklin, the gingerbread masterpiece was handcrafted by a group of culinary students and took over 100 hours to complete. The creative process included help from the College engineering students who created a scale-model of the chapel for the culinary students to work with. The Keeter Center main-
tenance department helped by lighting and structural support for the display. The chapel features 75 pounds of flour, 50 pounds of sugar and 30 pounds of semisweet chocolate. The fascinating replica will be on display in the Keeter Center throughout the holiday season.
Alderman candidacy declarations open Submitted to Branson Globe The City of Branson Clerk’s office is taking Declarations of Candidacy
for the three aldermen seats that will be on the April election ballot, from now until 5 p.m. on December
26, 2023. Each of the City’s three Wards will have an alderSEE ALDERMEN, PAGE 10A
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Annual Kids Christmas Shopping Day is Dec. 16 BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer The Taneyhills Library Thrift Shop is holding its annual Kids Christmas Shopping Day on December 16. Children of all ages are invited to shop for gifts for their parents, siblings and
Richard Clark, pictured with wife, Sue Ann O’Neal Clark (Facebook)
Branson remembers artist, entertainer Richard Clark BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Branson is mourning the loss of an entertainment legend, an artist and a true patriot. Richard Daniel Clark passed away this week, following a long illness. Clark leaves behind his beautiful wife of 26 years, Branson entertainer Sue Ann O’Neal Clark. Originally from Sydney, Australia, Clark came to Branson along with Bob Eubanks, his co-host on The Game Show. Known nationally for his work on the Gong Show, Hollywood Squares, and other game shows, Clark was involved with approximately 40 television productions. Clark is probably best known locally for his artwork. A doodle of a city skyline on an airline napkin that turned into a masterpiece was prominently displayed in Branson when Clark’s American Highrise was draped across the back side of Branson’s largest theatre, The Grand Palace, for locals and visitors alike to enjoy. The piece received national acclaim, being presented to many world leaders. The artwork was received by seven presidents, three popes, leaders of
more than 100 countries, the Empire State Building, the Library of Congress, National Archives, Nobel Peace recipients and many other notable leaders. In 1989 Clark’s artwork received the Official Bicentennial Presidential Inaugural Seal to commemorate 200 years of the presidency from George Washington through George H.W. Bush, 1789 through 1989. Clark is remembered for his artwork, his love and support of Branson, his patriotism and his faith. “He was a very nice man. I loved the painting he did for 9/11 on the back wall of the Grand Palace. At one time, Branson always had coffee there with the vets on the morning of 9/11.” Said former Branson Mayor Karen Best, “Richard Clark was one of the most talented and quick-witted people I’ve ever met. He always had the greatest stories and he loved to share them with those around him. Richard also had the biggest heart. He loved our country and showed his love by creating an incredible masterpiece that has been displayed all over the world. I will miss SEE CLARK, PAGE 10A
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loved ones. While children are welcome to shop throughout the store, specific tables of new items with kid-friendly prices will be set aside for the event. Thrift Store staff will be on hand to help children
make selections and wrap their gifts. Shoppers will also enjoy Christmas cookies, Christmas music, Christmas coloring sheets, and a free gift for every child (while supplies last). The Kids Christmas
Shopping Day is set for Saturday, December 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Taneyhills Library Thrift Store is located in the lower level of the Taneyhills Library, 200 South 4th Street, in downtown Branson.
Dates set for Randy Plummer’s Snowdeer production By K.D. MICHEALS, Staff Writer A beloved Christmas production returns to the Branson stage this holiday season. “Snowdeer Christmas Story,” written and produced by Branson entertainer Randy Plummer,
will be performed at the Shepherd of the Hills Playhouse. “This is an original story about an Ozark solid white deer by the name of Snowdeer who has a Christmas wish to go to the North Pole to see San-
ta and help deliver gifts to children and animals around the world,” Plummer explained. Shows are set for Saturday, December 9, at 12 noon and Sunday, December 10, at 8 p.m. at the Shepherd of the Hills Playhouse.
Tickets are $15 for ages 16 and above, and $7 for children 3 to 15. Ages 2 and under are free. Tickets will be on sale at the Shepherd of the Hills Playhouse one hour before show time on the day of the production.
Music scholarship will honor long-time tenor Dale Sullens BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, staff writer A scholarship fund has been established in honor of long-time Branson area entertainer Dale Sullens, to help send a Stone County child to an Ozark Mountain Music Association summer camp. Sullens, who passed away in September 2023, was a successful high school and
college musician and a music educator in Kansas and Missouri for many years. He was a member of the Foggy River Boys gospel quartet, singing tenor, from 1967 until he retired in 1993. He loved Stone County and the Kimberling City area, where the Foggy River Boys rented a theater and performed for two years before moving
the show into Branson. Ozark Mountain Music Association offers both a traditional music and a bluegrass music camp each summer, and an opportunity for a Stone County young person to learn the music of the Ozarks in a fun setting is a fitting way to honor Sullens’ legacy. OMMA is a 501(c))3)
nonprofit organization, so contributions to the scholarship fund are tax-deductible. Visit the Ozark Mountain Music Facebook page and scan the code to donate, or mail a check to Ozark Mountain Music Association, 127 Stoneridge Dr., Branson, MO 65616, and write “Dale Sullens” in the memo line.
Registration open for Parks & Rec Winter Break Camp Submitted to Branson Globe The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is ready to turn up the fun for your little ones during Winter Break Camp which will be offered December 26-29 and January 2-5 for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Reg-
ister now to secure a spot at the Dec. 26-29 and Jan. 2-5 camps 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 field trips that include
a trip to Wonderworks on December 27 and to the OC indoor pool in Ozark on January 3 and December 28. The cost is $35 per child/per day or $200 per child for the entire camp. Make sure to secure a spot now by registering online, https://secure.rec1.com/
MO/branson-mo/catalog, or by calling the Branson RecPlex at 417-335-2368. For more information, visit the Kids Camps section on the Programs & Special Events page of the Branson Parks and Recreation website, www.BransonParksandRecreation.com .
City road crews prepared for winter weather conditions Bransonmo.gov As the temperatures get lower and winter approaches, the City of Branson is prepared and ready for ice, snow, sleet or any winter weather that may impact the 260-lane miles of roadway inside city limits. The City of Branson begins preparing and training for winter weather events in November when the snow plow and salt spreader drivers practice snow routes and safety procedures. The City has a
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team that monitors incoming weather. At the sign of any freezing precipitation, the City team immediately pretreats bridges and other high-priority areas. Street crews will work 24-hours a day, on rotating 12hour shifts to make sure every city-owned street gets treated and cleared. The City has two salt barns that, when full, have a combined total of 1,200 tons of material including road salt, rock chips and mixed material the city uses
depending on the type of weather event. The City also has the ability to produce salt brine, beet juice and calcium chloride mixtures for pre-treating roadways. When winter weather hits, residents should limit travel if possible. If you have to be on the roads, slow down, give salt trucks and City vehicles extra space, and check local road conditions on the Branson Winter Weather Road Conditions Map. This map shows and updates
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road conditions of Branson’s main arterial roads in real time during winter weather events. You can find the map by going to the Public Works/Engineering section of BransonMo.Gov For more information about how the City of Branson prepares for winter weather and clears local roads, visit the Winter Weather Preparedness section of BransonMo.Gov or call the Public Works/Engineering Department at 417337-8559.
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BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer The Branson Globe will once again hold our annual toy and food drive throughout the holiday season to help our neighbors in need. Each year our Branson Globe readers generously donate new toys and non-
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perishable food items to help the less fortunate in our community. Toys that are collected are delivered to the Salvation Army for their annual Toy Shop distribution. Toys collected after the distribution days are given to
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House of Hope and to help other families provide gifts for their children. Food collected is donated to Christian Action Ministries, who help those facing food insecurity in our community. Additionally, we stock the area Blessing
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Boxes in both Branson and Hollister with food to help area residents in need. New toys and gift items and nonperishable foods can be dropped off at several area businesses. Drop-off points include The Flagstore (114 South Commer-
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cial Street, Branson), Motel 6 (1023 West Main Street, Branson), The World’s Largest Toy Museum (3609 West 76 Country Boulevard in Branson), Scotty’s Trout Dock (400 Boxcar Willie Drive, Branson) and the Branson Globe Office
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(2460 South Business 65, Hollister). The Toy and Food Drive runs through Friday, Dec. 22. The staff of The Branson Globe sincerely thanks youfor your kind generosity during this holiday season!
Salvation Army working hard to make holidays brighter for the community BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer The annual Red Kettle campaign is highly regarded as one of the symbols of Christmas. Each holiday season finds bell ringers stationed at the entrances to area stores, collecting for the local Salvation Army. The Red Kettle campaign, the Salvation Army’s largest annual fundraiser, is underway now through December 23. Locally, Salvation Army bell ringers can be found collecting funds for the
nonprofit at area Walmart stores, Hobby Lobby, Bass Pro Shop, Dick’s 5 & 10, Price Chopper and Country Mart in both Branson and Hollister. This year the Salvation Army Branson has a goal of raising $120,000. “Red kettle monies fund everything for the Salvation Army, from social services to programming and food distribution, which touches every facet of our struggling population (housing, clothing, utilities, hunger and sustainability),” explained
Lisa Roberson, Salvation Army Corps Administrator and Pastor. There is still a need for bell ringers to help through the remaining weeks of the Christmas season. To apply to ring the bell for the good of the community, go to registertoring.com/branson or call 417-339-4434. Another annual Salvation Army event is the Toy Distribution day, set for Friday, December 15. This year, the Salvation Army is planning on help-
ing 120 families, and 275 to 300 children through the age of 16 with this special holiday event. “Families will receive toys, gifts for teens, hats, gloves, stocking stuffers, prayer and groceries,” said Roberson. The Salvation Army continues to collect toys and gifts for the Toy Distribution Day. New toy and gift items can be dropped off at the Salvation Army, 1114 Stanley Boulevard in Branson. There is a particular
AUTHOR TASSIN SPEAKS AT CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION – “Let’s Get Fit” will be the topic presented by Amber Rager, CoxHealth Fitness Manager, at 11:30 a.m. January 10, Pointe Royale Clubhouse. Rager will outline fitness resources available to community members. In addition, author B. J. Tassin will address “Life’s Detours.” Tassin’s novel Bona-Fide spins a yarn about four poor children left on their own in northwestern Arkansas in the late 1960s. The luncheon is sponsored by Christian Women’s Connection, which is affiliated with Stonecroft. Call 417-294-1287 to reserve a spot by January 8; cost is $17. (Special to Branson Globe)
need for gift items for teenagers this year. Financial donations are also greatly appreciated. Said Roberson, “Most people know the Salvation Army for our Red Kettles, our Angel Trees and Toy
Shop and our strong presence during the holiday season, but we support local families all throughout the year. These funds help put a present under someone’s tree today, and a roof over someone’s head tomorrow.”
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RINGING THE BELL FOR A GOOD CAUSE – Left to right, Darla Schuchman, representing the Branson-Hollister Rotary Club, along with daughters Dana Gunter and Chris Bailey and friend Kathy Spann, spent some time serving as bell ringers, raising money for the Salvation Army. (Photo taken from Facebook)
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Hollister Area Chamber hosts Santa in the Park BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer A bright, cool but sunny Sunday afternoon was the perfect setting for the annual Santa in the Park celebration hosted by Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce at Chad A. Fuqua Park in downtown Hollister.
Over 300 area children and their families enjoyed free cocoa, cookies and other treats; music; face painting; giveaways from sponsoring businesses; and drawings for some great prizes. Children also lined up to climb into Santa’s sleigh for a visit and photo, and again this year, Dancer
the reindeer was on hand to be petted by young guests. Children could also write their personal letter to Santa and drop it into his mailbox. While greeting the families present and conducting prize drawings, Executive Director John Hagey thanked the wonderful partners, in-
cluding the City of Hollister and many local businesses who make those fun prizes and treats possible each year. Based on the smiles of children making the rounds with giveaway bags in hand and the comments from grateful parents about the fun outing, it’s a worthwhile investment indeed!
ABOVE: Santa’s mailbox is ready for kids to deposit their letters. RIGHT: Dancer the reindeer was popular with kids attending Santa in the Park. FAR RIGHT: An excited drawing winner displays her prize, provided by Underfoot Flooring. (Photos by Cynthia J. Thomas)
Branson strengthens school safety with School Protection Officers Submitted to Branson Globe The Branson School District is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students and staff members. As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance security and safety in our schools, we are pleased to announce the addition of four School Protection Officers (SPOs) to our district. The Branson Schools Safety Department now con-
sists of Director of School Safety, Ryan Pace, four School Resource Officers (SROs), and four School Protection Officers (SPOs). School Protection Officers (SPOs) complete training and education in security and surveillance, emergency response, conflict resolution, crisis management, and are authorized to carry firearms while on school grounds.
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The SPOs will work in conjunction with staff, including School Resource Officers (SROs) and school administrators. Director of School Safety, Ryan Pace, expressed his enthusiasm for the enhanced safety measures: “We are continually working to create a safe learning environment for all students. These additional School Protection Officers will allow us to further strengthen our safety protocols and respond proactively, ensuring the well-being of our school community.”
Branson Schools Safety Department group includes both School Resource Officers and School Protection Officers. (Photo courtesy of Branson Public Schools)
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By Stephanie Callahan, Owner/Lightspeed Electrical I recently had someone ask me two questions that they were very curious about: 1. What do the different colored outlets mean? And, 2. Is it safe to plug my phone/laptop into a colored outlet? If anyone else has ever wondered what the color of electrical outlets (or receptacles) means, here are the answers: RED is used in hospitals to indicate that the receptacle has a direct line to emergency back-up power. ORANGE indicates an “isolated ground,” or a path straight to the grounding point. This protects against fluctuation or “noise” caused by other electrical wiring. An isolated ground prevents distortion on equipment like audio, video, or medical equipment. BLUE receptacles are used to protect against voltage spikes. They have three levels of surge protection, complete with a built-in alarm, and are
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Stephanie Callahan, Owner/Lightspeed Electrical used mainly in hospitals and industrial settings. GREY and BLACK receptacles…are just grey and black. They have no special function, and are colored for aesthetic purposes only. So, the real question is, “Will it damage your phone or laptop to plug into a colored outlet?” No, but the hospital staff might scold you if you do. If you have curious electrical questions, we have answers. Call the professionals at Lightspeed Electrical and ask away, at 417-239-5050.
Submitted to Branson Globe College of the Ozarks video production majors and alumni will debut three short films and a trailer at Branson IMAX on Dec. 8 at 9:45 p.m. The event is free of charge and the public is welcome to attend. This event serves as a capstone night for many of the video production majors at C of O and allows the students to celebrate their successes in the company of alumni, friends, families and guests. To help students enjoy the night and celebrate their accomplishments, the night has a red-carpet theme complete with photographers and two private theaters. “We feel very honored to be able to have our films shown and have the support from family, friends, peers and the community,” said Maddie Main, senior video production major and
director of Hiraeth. “It’s a capstone night for so many of us to showcase our hard work that correlates with our major.” “C of O worked with the Branson IMAX in 2021 when two students, Verve Reposar and Zach Bliss (’22) produced a film titled ‘Calypso’s Island,’” said Curt Wilkinson, professor of communication arts, Ph.D. “The students were excited to share their work with the rest of the C of O community, and someone suggested we pursue the possibility of showing it at the local IMAX Theater. That first year, we filled one theater. The next year, 2022, we filled two theaters with our second short film, “Bridge Burners,” directed by Paige Jones (’23). These films are produced as a class project through our Media Production Practicum course, and we usually
have 15-20 students in the class.” Three films and a trailer for this year’s film project will be premiered at the event: “To the Pines,” written and directed by Jackson Bliss “Ruby,” written by Josh Williams and directed by Jordan Carr “Hiraeth,” written and directed by Maddie Main “What Is Happiness?” written and directed by Hannah Wortman Students, staff and alumni contributed in all capacities to the project as actors, directors, camera operators and composers, making these projects a celebration of the work of many students. By working on a large-scale project, students learned how to work in creative teams, developed new skills, and will carry valuable production experience
into their future careers. “I wish I had a course like this when I was in college,” said Media Production Professor Curt Wilkinson, PhD. “Our media production students are incredibly gifted, and they have embraced this opportunity to produce some of the best college-level filmmaking I have ever seen. We can be proud of our media production students here C of O. They are the next generation of storytellers, and they understand how much our world needs stories of hope.” “This night is also an opportunity to show what we have learned at College of the Ozarks as video majors, music majors, and theater majors,” Main said. “It’s very surreal to sit in a theater and see all your hard work and creation shown to so many people. This moment is one that we will never forget.”
City of Branson Government: Feel Good Friday for Branson first graders Submitted to Branson Globe Mayor Milton welcomed children from Branson’s Ce-
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dar Ridge Elementary during a field trip to City Hall and taught them about local government and what a Mayor does! Mayor Larry Milton stated, “Recently, I was speaking to a group of Branson first graders when one child raised his hand and shyly asked me if I liked being Mayor. That question brought a twinkle to my eye and a chuckle—I wanted to share with you what I genuinely told them! That I LOVE being Mayor! As a city and as a community, we have so many qualities to be thankful for such as our commitment to faith, fam-
Mayor Milton with Branson students (via Facebook) ily, flag and fun. We exemplify these values every day in Branson.”
Thank you, Mayor Milton, for inspiring our local youth!
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Branson Administrator named Southwest Missouri Distinguished Principal The Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals has announced the 2024 Missouri Distinguished Principals. Dr. Michelle Collins, Cedar Ridge Elementary principal, has been named the Missouri Distinguished Principal for the Southwest Region. Principal at CRE since 2012, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree from College of the Ozarks, a Dr. Michelle Collins (Special to Master’s of Science Degree in Branson Globe) Elementary Educational Administration from Southwest Baptist University, and a Specialist and Doctorate in Educational Administration from Lindenwood University. The Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP) Distinguished Principal of the Year award is open to administrators who have been a building principal for at least five years and set high standards for instruction, student achievement, character and climate for students, families and staff. “I am grateful to lead a dedicated team of passionate educators daily,” says Dr. Collins. “This honor is a shared accomplishment, and I am confident that together, we will continue to achieve remarkable things for our students.” Executive Director of Instruction, Dr. Mike Dawson says, “Dr. Collins exemplifies a steadfast commitment to education, community and family. Her unwavering leadership continues to positively impact Branson Public Schools.” Dr. Collins will be honored at the annual MAESP Leadership Conference in March 2024. Branson Public Schools: A fall of performing arts The Branson Schools Performing Arts Department has entertained audiences through plays and musicals this fall. Branson High School produced the play, “Puffs.” Harry Potter fans and theatre fans alike enjoyed this clever and inventive play, hardly going more than a minute without a laugh. The students were under the direction of Erin Moody. “I am so proud of our students and their final product,” says Moody. She often asks her students, ‘Why do we do theatre?’ Moody says, “Theatre is special because after rehearsing for 10-12 weeks, we finally get to show our hard work to
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audiences and we feel the reward at the same moment. That feeling is what brings us together as a family and creates a bond that can last a Puffs (Special to Branson Globe) lifetime.” The Branson Junior High Theatre Department presented the musical, “Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat.” This performance was directed by Branson Junior High teacher, Holli Segura. With a familiar score and colorful scenery, this musical shared trials and triumphs on a journey through ancient Egypt. The Junior High cast performed previews of the show for younger students on the Buchanan and Cedar Ridge campuses. Segura says, “Not only do the previews prepare Joseph and the Technicolor the junior high performers, Dreamcoat (Special to Branson but they are able to showcase an awesome and impactful Globe) activity that younger students may eventually want to be a part of.” Branson Junior High Principal Dr. Bryan Bronn says, “Mrs. Segura really knows how to develop students into powerful performers, leading them towards a contagious vision for success.” From student directors to the costume designers, from the set crew to the performers, over 100 students were involved in producing successful fall shows. Mark your calendars and don’t miss Branson High School’s upcoming production of “Matilda the Musical” on February 29, March 1, and March 2, 2024. Reeds Spring Sports Hall of Fame announced Reeds Spring High School will induct two new members into its Sports Hall of Fame. They are the father-son duo of Brian and Ben Moler. Brian Moler was the head football coach of the Wolves from 2008-2013 and then an assistant coach through 2018.
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His leadership laid the foundation for the Reeds Spring football success we know today. B e n Brian and Ben Moler (Special to Branson Globe) Moler is a 2019 RSHS graduate. He was a two-time All-State linebacker and garnered multiple All-Conference, All-District, and All-Area honors. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Friday, December 8, between the JV and Varsity boys basketball games. The RSHS Sports Hall fame was started in 1997. Arvest Foundation funds scholarship for Reeds Spring student The Arvest Foundation provided a $3,500 scholarship to the Reeds Spring School Foundation. Reeds Spring seniors will have an Arvest Bank representatives Hillary Cherry (left) opportunity to and Nancy Akromis (right) present a check to apply and inReeds Spring School Foundation Chairman Ben terview for the scholarship Fisher (center). (Special to Branson Globe) next spring. Last year, the Reeds Spring School Foundation awarded 35 scholarships worth $79,000. Reeds Spring High School sports recap Reeds Spring High School’s boys and girls basketball teams competed in tournaments last week. The boys competed at the Forsyth Tournament, losing to Lebanon 73-23 and to Forsyth 67-28. The Wolves beat Spokane 45-44. Jayden Turner scored 19 points in the victory. Jace Bolin scored 13 in the loss to Forsyth. At the Blue Eye Tournament, the Lady Wolves lost to Ber-
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ryville 60-43 and lost to Spokane 63-48. In the Berryville game, Allie Johnson scored 13 points and Kylie Fitzwater and Kaylee Geniuk chipped nine points apiece. Wrestling: The girls wrestling team lost matches to Nevada and Webb City. Blaiklee Cagle won both of her matches by pinfall. At the Lady Mustang Invitational at McDonald County, Cagle won the 170-pound weight class. Skylea Sherer was second at 110 and Kierstin Allen second at 155. The boys wrestling team beat Webb City and lost to Nevada. Daniel Settles had two pins at 150 pounds. The JV team competed at the McDonald County Tournament, and Grayson Clevenger placed first at 113 pounds. Reeds Spring eSports players advance to State Three members of the RSMS eSports team have advanced to the state finals of the Super Smash Bros Ultimate Solos playoffs. Travis Gray, Reeds Spring eSports players advanced to the state Brayden Hig- final. Pictured clockwise from top: Josh Thomas, ginbottom and Coach Drew Parsons, Brayden Higginbottom, and Josh Thomas Travis Gray. (Special to Branson Globe) will compete at State Technical College in Linn on December 9. Go Wolves! Reeds Spring Middle School Character Students for November
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Reeds Spring Primary School Learners of the Month
Top row (left to right): Sloane Weaver, Oaklyn Cherry, Terra Jones, Theo Soares, Royal Clay, Chloe Krystof Bottom row (left to right): Reighlynn Mease, Isaac Jones, Aveline Emerson, Akiko Williams, Romina Young, Mia Cober, Miguel Contreras Reeds Spring robotics teams compete in Indianapolis The Reeds Spring School District’s robotics program sent three teams to Indianapolis for a competition. Reeds Spring middle school students faced teams from Texas, California, Nevada, Missouri, Indiana, Wisconsin, Colorado and Canada. Coaches Rob- Front row): Pearce Birlew; (Back row left to in Verheyen, right): Robin Verheyen, Bailey Zittleman, AuKeith Kram- gust Schneider Behn, Brayden Higginbottom, er, and Renee Bobby Brand, Peyton Ditzer, and Baya Clifford said the teams (Special to Branson Globe)
Top row (left to right): Amelia Colon, Bee Campbell-Scobee, Calli Rose, C.J. Ringham, Skye Murphy Bottom row (left to right): Jeremiah Jasso, Kaylee Davis, Aeris Glasgow, Johnny Farmer Reeds Spring Middle School Students of the Month
made a strong showing and represented our school district with pride The students who competed were August Schneider Behn, Brayden Higgenbottom, Bailey Zittleman, Baya Clifford, Bobby Brand, Peyton Ditzer, Pearce Birlew, Hailey Barber, Taylor Lan(Left to right): Hailey Barber, Taylor Lanham, han, Will CarWill Carpenter and Ethan McKinney (Special to penter, and Branson Globe) Ethan McKinney. Reeds Spring will host a robotics tournament on Saturday, December 9, at the middle school.
Left to right: Jeremiah Jasso, Kaylee Davis, Jayden Witt, Emma Wooley
See even more area school news on pages 4A and 6A!
S of O sophomore boys paint rooms for the Fifteenth Street Baptist Church. (Special to Branson Globe)
S of O students travel to East St. Louis for mission trip Submitted to Branson Globe School of the Ozarks high school sophomores embarked on their ninth annual mission trip to East St. Louis last month. The students spent their time volunteering at the Fifteenth Street Baptist Church. While volunteering, they assisted in preparing for some of the church’s annual community events by organizing their food pantry for a Thanksgiving food giveaway and completing the groundwork for the Christmas gift giveaway. In addition, they painted the inside of the church, replaced the flooring, and organized a warehouse of clothing for those in need. On Saturday evening, the students had the privilege to eat at Lt. Gen. Gary Hughey’s home. Lt. Gen. Hughey graduated from high school at the School of the Ozarks in 1965 before he became a successful military leader. General Hughey invited Sgt. Ken Luttrell to come speak about his time in
the Pacific Theatre during World War II. Sgt. Luttrell served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and has accompanied C of O students on the CitizenTrip®. The students returned to Fifteenth Street Baptist Church for the worship service Sunday morning and shared in more fellowship. S of O has a relationship with several of the members at the church, which brings them back every year. The experience brings light to the church and provides an opportunity for the students to serve in love. “I love taking mission trips with our students,” said Dr. Brad Dolloff, dean of School of the Ozarks. “It is a blessing to see how willing our students serve, how hard they work, and how much they grow in their relationships with Christ and each other. The five pillars of College of the Ozarks and School of the Ozarks are taught each day on campus but put into practice on a trip like this.”
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DEATH NOTICES Brohm, Marna Doris Chaney, Kim Davis, David Gerald Dickey, Virgil Dougan, Rebecca “Becky” Gray, Bill
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his constant support of me and my family. Rest in peace my amazing friend and favorite Aussie.” Tracy Gideon met Clark when he arrived in Branson alongside Bob Eubanks. Said Gideon, “Richard was a true American Patriot and a talented artist and enter-
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tainer. He gave so much of his time and talent for the community and for our veterans throughout his career. Always volunteering his time and talents to many benefits and veterans events for years. When we installed his beautiful artwork on the back of the Grand Palace in the early 2000s it was such a wonderful day. Hundreds
of people came out and celebrated the true American spirit. He truly was a oneof-a-kind American and one of my heroes and mentors. Richard was a great and true friend and I am so thankful to call him friend.” Said Branson headliner Doug Gabriel, “I remember when Richard Clark first came to Branson and was
with the big game show Bob Eubanks brought to town. Richard was excellent at being the announcer and had personality plus on and off the stage. I remember a time when Richard was the line judge in a celebrity tennis tournament I was in and I remember laughing so hard listening to his hilarious comments as we
were playing the match that I could hardly play because I got out of breath laughing. Richard also loved the Lord and would have many talks with my dad, Don Gabriel, about Jesus. I truly believe my dad was one of the people welcoming him home. I am thankful to God that He made Richard and my paths cross in this life. It was my
honor to know him and his beautiful wife SueAnn, and I ask everyone to pray for SueAnn and the entire family during this difficult time. I look forward to seeing Richard in heaven all because of Jesus Christ who gave eternal life to all who place faith in Him alone Praise be to God for his amazing grace and mercy.”
served our country and who keep our communities safe. A local first responder received a new roof in a similar drawing
last year. In addition to quality workmanship by experienced employees, Branson/Springfield Roof
Company specializes in helping clients sort out the sometimes-confusing insurance claim process. In reviewing the quali-
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visiting Branson/Springfield Roof Company on Facebook or at www.bransonroofco.com, or call 417-662-5246.
each Ward, and the Mayor. Each of these is elected for two-year terms. The elected officials currently holding seats that will be considered in the upcoming spring elections are:
• Ward 1 – Marshall Howden • Ward 2 – Chuck Rodriguez • Ward 3 – Ralph LeBlanc Declarations of Candidacy must be filled out in
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cy on the first day, the order will be determined by a random drawing at the City Clerk’s Office. To see a sample Declaration of Candidacy packet and for the current candi-
date list visit the Boards & Committees section of the city’s website, BransonMo. Gov. Sample paper packets are also available in the Clerk’s office inside Branson City Hall for pickup.
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How do I...? A guide to living in the Tri-Lakes Register to vote The easiest way to register to vote in the state of Missouri is to use the following link: https://www. sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/register. You can update your name and address, or register to vote for the first time. In many locations, you may also register to vote when you renew your driver’s license. Get a driver’s license • In Branson and Hollister, go to Branson License Bureau, 1447 Hwy. 248, Branson; phone 417-9428054. • In Forsyth, go to 210 Shadowrock Dr., Forsyth; phone 417-546-3085. • In Reeds Spring and Branson West, go to 11016 Hwy. 76, Reeds Spring; phone 417-272-8815. • In Crane, 103 South Street, Crane, 417-723-8552. The driver examination office is at 120 N. Commerce St., Crane; phone 417942-8029. Register my vehicle Complete information on Missouri residents’ vehicle registration titling is available at https://dor.mo.gov/ motor-vehicle/titling-registration/ Reach my legislators Find your legislators by entering a valid Missouri mailing address and using the legislator lookup on this site, https://www.senate. mo.gov/legislookup/ In the Branson TriLakes, we are served by: • Senator Josh Hawley (Hawley.senate.gov) • Senator Eric Schmitt (Schmitt.senate.gov) • House Representative for District 7, Eric Burlison (burlison.house.gov). At the state level, we are represented by: • Senator Karla Eslinger (senate.mo.gov/senators/
member/33), • House Representative Brian Seitz, District 156 (brian.seitz@house.mo.gov) • House Representative Travis Smith, District 155 (travis.smith@house. mo.gov) • House Representativve Brad Hudson, District 138 (brad.hudson@house. mo.gov) Reach my alderman Branson aldermen may be contacted through the City’s Administration Office, 110 West Maddux Street, Suite 210, Branson, MO 65616 or by telephone at 417-334-3345. Current Branson Aldermen are: • Marshall Howden, Ward 1 • Clay Cooper, Ward 1 • Chuck Rodriguez, Ward 2 • Cody Fenton, Ward 2 • Ralph LeBlanc, Ward 3 • Ruth Denham, Ward 3. In Hollister, aldermen are: • David Honey, Ward 1 (dhoney@hollistermo. gov) • Don Jones, Ward 1 (djones@hollistermo.gov) • Phil Carman, Ward 2 (pcarman@hollistermo. gov) • Jeff Long, Ward 2 (jlong@ hollistermo.gov) In Forsyth, your aldermen are: • Scott Novak, Ward 1 • Mark Moore, Ward 1 • Dennis Winzenried, Ward 2 • Dustin Krob, Ward 2. Contact the City of Forsyth at 417-546-4763. Aldermen in Rockaway Beach are: • Jane Peck, Ward 1 (jane@ rockawaybeach-mo.org) • Kyle Hinkle, Ward 1 (kyle@rockawaybeach-mo.org) • Russell Anderson, Ward 2 (russell@rockawaybeach-mo.org) • Richard Murray, Ward 2
(hwymbc@yahoo.com). In Branson West, your aldermen are: • Gary Brant, Ward 1 • Michael Brown, Ward 1 • Penny Lonsway, Ward 2 • Carrie Rogers, Ward 2. Contact the city at 417272-8669. Kimberling City aldermen include: • Christian Martin, Ward 1 • Virgil Moore, Ward 1 • Tim Weyers, Ward 2 • Philip Korem, Ward 2. Contact the city at (417) 739-4903. Register my child for school • Branson Public Schools: Begin registration by bringing required documentation to building your student will be attending. For grades K-6, check the Attendance Zone for information about attending school building, using this link: https://www.branson. k12.mo.us/parents/enrollment, clicking on New Student Enrollment Page, and to Attendance Zones. Please contact your school with questions or additional information at 417-334-6541. Main office is at 1756 Bee Creek Road, Branson. • Hollister R-V School District: Families new to Hollister should visit their building office to set up their parent portal and begin the enrollment process. For help with
enrollment, contact your building office. HECC office (PK-1): 417-2434015; HES office (2-5): 417-243-4025; HMS office (6-8): 417-243-4035; HHS office (9-12): 417243-4045. • Reeds Spring School District: Register at the building your child will attend or fill out the online registration by contacting your child’s school office for more information. Primary School: PS-1st grade, 417-272-3241; Elementary: Gr. 2-4, 417272-1735; Intermediate: Gr. 5-6, 417-272-8250; MS: Gr. 7-8, 417-2728245; HS: Gr. 9-12, 417-272-8171; Gibson Technical Center: 417272-3271. Recycle Taney County Recycle: Phone 417-546-7226 for hours and what we accept. Email recycle@taneycountymo.gov for information; website: taneycounty.org, or Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/TaneyCountyRecycle/ Get help with necessities • Salvation Army Branson, 1114 Stanley Boulevard, 417-339-4434. • Christian Action Ministries (CAM), 417-3341157. • Elevate Branson, 310 Gretna Rd; website, https://elevatebranson. org; email: Info@Eleva-
teBranson.org. Phone: 417-335-9915. Find/adopt a pet • Branson Humane Society, 2837 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, Branson. To contact: 417-337-7387; Facebook w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / ShepherdofTheHillsHumaneSociety; or email at sohhs417@gmail.com. Information is on their website, http://www. bransonhumanesociety. com • Tri-Lakes Humane Society, 102 Washboard Hollow Rd., Reeds Spring; phone 417-272-8113, website: https://www. tri-lakeshumanesoc.org/; Facebook, https://www. facebook.com/trilakeshumane/ Find a healthcare provider • CoxHealth Center, 890 State Hwy. 248, Branson, 417-335-2299. More information at coxhealth. com, including Find a Physician. • Faith Community Health, 1232 Branson Hills Pkwy, Suite 104, Branson, 417336-9355; more information at https://faithcommunityhealth.org/ Contact the health department • Contact the Taney Coun-
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Branson Landing and Mount Branson are ablaze with glorious light during the Adoration Parade. (Photo by George Kurland)
75th annual Adoration Parade draws many spectators BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Branson residents and visitors of all ages lined the streets of downtown Branson on Sunday to enjoy the city’s annual Adoration Parade. The event followed the annual lighting of the city’s
nativity scene, high above Lake Taneycomo. The traditional parade celebrated the true meaning of the holiday season with a variety of floats, marching bands and more. Area businesses, nonprofits and organizations were represented
in the 75th annual parade. A parade highlight was an appearance by Santa Claus himself, direct from the North Pole. The Branson tradition began in 1953 and has been a holiday tradition each year since that time!
Want to see more from the 75th Annual Adoration Parade? See the photos on page 8B. Greg Pyron emcees the Adoration Parade. (Photo by George Kurland)
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f you missed the one and only 2023 Statler Brothers Revisited show on Monday night at the Hamners’ Variety Theater, you missed a great show. Roy Morris received a call from a tour group in Texas saying they were coming to Branson and they wanted to see the Statler Brothers Revisited show. Since Roy Morris was taking this year off, he got busy and put a show together and the tour group showed up as did lots of other people. It was a night full of Statler Brothers songs
and some less known tidbits about the famous group. Roy did his research and he is a wealth of knowledge about the Statlers. Some of those Statler Brothers hit songs included in the show were “Flowers on the Wall,” “Don’t Wait on Me,” “Class of ‘57,” “Bed of Roses” and, “I’ll Go to My Grave Loving You.” The Statler Brothers are the most awarded group ever with over 255 awards. Their first Song of the Year Award was for the first song that Jimmy Fortune ever wrote and his first No. 1 hit titled “Elizabeth.” Their second Song of the Year was “My Only Love” which was written by Jimmy for his brother’s wedding and which earned him his second No. 1 hit. And it goes on with “Too Much On My Heart,” earning the Statlers their third Song of the Year and Jimmy’s third
No. 1 hit. The Statler Brothers first No. 1 hit song was “Do You Know You Are My Sunshine?” The Statler Brothers Revisited quartet performed a special tribute to Harold Reid, the original bass singer who passed away on April 24, 2020, singing “Atlanta Blue” which was written by Harold’s brother Don. These two brothers wrote a majority of the songs released by the group. Original members of the group were Don Reid on lead, Harold Reid on bass, Phil Balsley on baritone and Lew DeWitt sang tenor. Due to DeWitt’s failing health he was replaced in 1982 by Jimmy Fortune. The Statler Brothers Revisited group are Mike Walker on lead, Brad Bacon on bass, Roy Morris on baritone and Cody Boggs on tenor. The Statler Brothers had a popular show on TV from
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1991 to 1998 and the show was No. 1 for the entire time it was on. The favorite part of the show was when they gathered around the old piano and sang gospel songs. he most requested song by the viewers was “How Great Thou Art,” which Roy and the group sang Monday night along with “This Old House” and “Where the Roses Never Fade.” After intermission a surprise guest, Barbara Fairchild, came out to sing her signature hit “Teddy Bear” and a beautiful song titled “Once Upon A Cross.” Barbara and husband Roy Morris have spent most of this year touring and sharing their ministry. The group sang a few songs that were big hits that the Statlers had a chance to record but missed out on for one reason or another. “Daddy Sang Bass” was a hit for Johnny Cash; the
Oak Ridge Boys had huge Jimmy Fortune song “More success with “Elvira” and, Than a Name on the Wall.” the song penned by Kris The first song the Statler Kristofferson which gar- Brothers ever sang togethnered Roger Miller a lot of er was “Amazing Grace” money in the bank titled and they closed out their “Me and Bobby McGee.” final concert when they reHowever, the Statler Broth- tired with the same song. ers did quite well with their Fittingly, Roy, Brad, Mike own hits. and Cody closed their show Roy put together a terrif- Monday night with this ic band for the one show: great gospel classic. Chris Lizotte on keys; David Milligan on bass guitar; Caleb Rust on drums; Tim Brooks on lead and acoustic guitar; and Tim Prososki on steel guitar and dobro. You would never have known that the Statler Brothers Revisited guys haven’t sung together in almost a year. Everything went smooth as butter and we’re all hoping it won’t be another year before their next show. Roy recognized the veterans in the audience and Barbara Fairchild (Photo by Cody did a great job on the Linda Page)
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Memories from the Homestead: From gold to team roping, Wickenburg remains a true cowboy community
tal of the world, with weekly events happening from November through May in as many as seven different professional rodeo arenas. This past weekend, three of the local arenas hosted team roping events. Roping isn’t BY COWBOY JOHN FULLER- what got this area noticed. It TON, a native of Taney County, was actually the discovery and a member of the Sons of of gold and the operation the Pioneers. of what would become the ell, Howdy to ya’ll Vulture Mine. Henry Wickenburg, once again. It’s been a busy weekend with the born in Germany in 1819, Sons of the Pioneers out came to New York in 1847 here on the road. Luanna and would later travel to is driving as I type this! California. While passing December 1 found us per- through Arizona territory forming in Artesia, New in 1863 he discovered gold Mexico, and from there we and opened what would be performed in one of the known as the Vulture Mine. great Western neighbor- From 1863 through 1942 hoods on December 3 at over 340,000 ounces of gold, plus 260,000 ounces Wickenburg, Arizona. Wickenburg was packed of silver were found at this this particular weekend. Our location and Wickenburg as concert at the Webb Perform- a town was now on the map. At that time, the town ing Arts Center was a sellout once again, plus there were of Wickenburg had everyseveral team roping events thing. Well, everything exhere. Believe me, the view cept a jail. There was no of stock trailers everywhere proper jail. Inmates were chained to a large mesquite was an impressive sight! Today Wickenburg is not- tree near Teener and Center ed as the team roping capi- Streets. This operated from
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Submitted to Branson Globe Table Rock Community Bank, Member FDIC parent company, Alton Bancshares, Inc., hosted a grand opening celebration of their newest location in Crane on Thursday, November 30. The branch is conveniently located at 17 Greencove Lane, just across from the Crane High School and right next to the Crane Presbyterian Church. “Our new full-service branch provides the expanded banking services that our current and future customers have been asking for and provides us additional opportunities in which we can serve our Crane community” says loan officer, Doug Minton. The grand opening celebration began at 2 p.m. and included a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Table Rock Chamber of Commerce. The community was encouraged to stop by from 2-4 p.m. to enjoy free food, drinks, door prize giveaways, and a tour of the new facility. Table Rock Community Bank opened a loan production office in Crane in the spring of 2022 and quickly saw the need for full-service community banking in northern Stone County. Plans were put in motion to
secure a location and by the following spring renovations of an existing structure were underway. “We are pleased with
1863 to 1890 and this over 200-year-old tree still stands today. Another tree nearby served as the gallows where at least a dozen miners met their deaths from theft of gold ore. Wickenburg would grow to become the third largest city in Arizona and would have become the Arizona Territorial Capital, but missed out by only two votes. By 1866, things were booming. Henry Wickenburg sold his 80 percent share of the Vulture Mine for $85,000. Wickenburg didn’t have a clear title of the property and only received $20,000 for his sale. He would fight this for many years and would go broke in the process. He remained very loyal to his namesake town. He served as Justice of the Peace, postmaster, trustee for Wickenburg schools, and he also gave an easement to the railroad so they would come through Wickenburg. He also gave the land for their first official Church. Illnesses and the stress of never seeing the additional $65,000 that he was owed
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caused Wickenburg’s health to decline and he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head on May 14, 1905 at the age of 86. Henry Wickenburg is laid to rest in the little Pioneer Cemetery on Adams Street. By 1942 the Vulture Mine had produced $200 million worth of gold. The mine property is still active today as a tourist attraction and historic ghost town. These days as the Team Roping Capital of the world, Wickenburg still has that great Western feel to it. Not long ago, the area was also known as the Dude Ranch Capital of Arizona. Today there are several very successful ranch properties that offer everything you could ask for. Come on, let’s go! I highly recommend the Flying E Ranch, in operation since 1946, which joins 20,000 acres of land owned by the State of Arizona. The Sons of the Pioneers and I have stayed here twice. I also suggest the Kay El Bar Guest Ranch. It was homesteaded in 1909 by none other than Romaine Lowder-
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Find a festive welcome at Quality Inn on the Strip BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer As visitors come to Branson and the lake area for Ozark Mountain Christmas, many lodging and eating establishments get on board with the festivities by beautifully dec-
orating their grounds and lobbies. One of those is Branson’s Quality Inn on the Strip, located at 2834 W. 76 Country Blvd. in Branson. Several dedicated, enthusiastic employees have pitched in to help manager Shannon Busby
and Shannon’s mother, JoAnna, who loves decorating, transform the Inn’s entryway, main lobby, and dining area into a holiday wonderland. In addition to 13 differently themed Christmas trees, guests will find several cozily decorated areas to sit and enjoy a treat or take in a football game. There is also a photo booth opportunity in the lobby area for a fun family memento of your visit, and local families are welcome to stop by and use the photo area as well. Regularly returning guests become like visiting family, and one who visits several times each year was even greeted with a spe-
cial wreath. As a Choice Hotels affiliate, Quality Inn participates in the Choice Privileges rewards program, as well as offering senior discounts and a generous military/veteran discount. Whether you’re planning a visit to Branson or you’re an area resident out to see the lights, Shannon and the staff invite you to stop by. FAR LEFT: Even the Grinch was on board with the decorating project. LEFT: Both the lobby and the dining area offer cozy seating areas for relaxing and enjoying holiday decor along with the game. (Photos by Cynthia J. Thomas)
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The unique dessert spot offers dozens of flavors of milkshakes, all attractively displayed. The menu includes shakes, sundaes and a variety of ice cream flavors. “We do specialty milkshakes and sundaes,” explained General Manager Adam. “You’re not going to see anything else like what we do here. It’s very unique, very one-of-a-kind. We can do scoops of ice cream, sugar cones, waffle cones, anything like that. We have edible cookie dough. We offer vegan friendly. For anyone in the family, we’ve got something for you!” You can find out more about The Yard by visiting theyardmilkshakebar.com. The Yard Milkshake Bar is open seven days a week. Said Adam, “Sunday through Thursday we’re open noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday we’re open from noon until 11 p.m.
The Vacation Channel airs annual parade Submitted to Branson Globe The 75th Annual Branson Adoration Parade marched through historic downtown Branson to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas on Dec. 3, 2023. The event started with the annual lighting of the Adoration Nativity Scene, the area’s largest such display. Performances by local high school bands, floats and an appearance by Santa Claus himself were featured. The Vacation Channel will air the parade on Optimum Cable Channel 6 or Digital TV 36.1. The video will also be available to view at www. thevacationchannel.com. Air schedule dates are Dec. 11 through Jan. 7, 2024. Daily show times are 6 a.m., 9 a.m., 12 p.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
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Reader’s Corner: Christmas in the midst of life BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer This column appeared in December 2021, as people were starting to recover from the losses and restrictions of COVID-19. Judging from the responses received, many people found it relatable, so perhaps these thoughts bear repeating as Christmas 2023 approaches. If you missed it the first time, hopefully you will find this slightly updated version encouraging. “Christmas won’t be Christmas without any presents!”
Those words by Josephine March open one of the most beloved classics in children’s literature, as four sisters discuss their dismal holiday circumstances— Father serving as a Union Army chaplain; finances limited; the older daughters working to help keep the bills paid. A century and a half later, it’s tempting to wail something similar. Loved ones have passed away or can’t visit due to the cost of travel, even though restrictions have eased; that toy or appliance we hoped to
give—or receive—is probably no longer delayed on a container ship somewhere, but it may cost twice what we budgeted. If your circumstances aren’t ideal this Christmas, or as it finally turns cold and you’re stuck indoors, consider reading or re-reading Louisa May Alcott’s most famous work, “Little Women.” Originally published as two volumes in 1868 and 1869, the novel has endured the test of time, with a solid No. 3 on Project Gutenberg’s all-time list of favorite children’s books
and an impressive number of downloads in young adult and women’s fiction categories. Hollister High School’s 2021 fall musical was a great reminder of the story’s enduring popularity. Through four girls and their good times and bad, Alcott captures what really matters in life. Jo, largely modeled after Alcott herself, must learn to use her impulsive, outspoken personality wisely and find her calling as a writer, while also waiting for the right romantic relationship that truly complements her
gifts. Meg struggles with envy of girls who have more material wealth, but learns to appreciate life’s true blessings. Amy, the youngest, must conquer selfishness and find value in quiet prayer and meditation. Beth, of course, serves as a gentle conscience, showing peace and patience even while enduring illness and frail health. Woven through all the sisters’ adventures is the solid presence of Marmee, reminding them of their father’s love and prayers even as she suggests they give away
their holiday breakfast to a less fortunate family. Their enjoyment of seeing the children’s delight still inspires us to be generous during the holidays. If there’s a tween or teen girl in your life who hasn’t read “Little Women,” it’s a classic gift which they’ll cherish all the more if a caring parent or grandparent is available to discuss it with them. It can often be found in local thrift shops or book stores, eliminating the costs or delays of shipping. Read it, or read it again—you’ll be glad you did.
7 Days of 7 Brew continues with must-have deals and discounts through Dec. 14 Submitted to Branson Globe There is no better time than the holiday season to spread extra cheer by giving back to the community, receiving discounts and having a delicious coffee. 7 Brew, the drive-thru coffee company with over 20,000 drink combinations, is celebrating Days of 7 Brew, a unique holiday activation meant to get customers in the holiday spirit and embrace the season of giving. 7 Days of 7 Brew is on the even days of December until Dec. 14. More details about each remaining activation are below:
• Dec. 8: Gift card promotion – Purchase $25-plus in gift cards and win a FREE drink. • Dec. 10: Letters to Santa – Drop off a letter to Santa, and get a FREE kid’s drink. • Dec. 12: 7x points – 7x points on any medium or large drink • Dec. 14: Children’s Miracle Network Hospital (CMNH) Donation – Buy a large drink, and 7 Brew will donate a portion of the sales to CMNH. With over 150 open locations, the brand will be activating 7 Days of 7 Brew at every stand
and cannot wait to spread cheer, kindness and a little caffeine boost with your community this holiday season. In Branson, 7 Brew is located at 2208 W. 76 Country Blvd. In addition to the 7 Days of 7 Brew this December, 7 Brew will be connecting with local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and other local children’s organizations to coordinate a drink dropoff to say thank you to the hard-working teams this holiday season.
Stop by 7 Brew for delicious coffee and spread some extra cheer. (Special to Branson Globe)
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Fun, friends and music at Winter Bluegrass Festival plus vocals. Although some attendees already performed together as a band or family, participating in a band performance was a new experience for some as names were randomly grouped in the “band scramble.” The encouraging atmosphere helped even beginning instrumentalists build confidence and stage presence. The festival also included a square dance and wrapped up with a Saturday evening show. Organizer Wendy Wright of Ozark Mountain Music said the festival wouldn’t be possible without the sponsors and the dedicated instructors, all of whom believe strongly in continuing the legacy of traditional and bluegrass music: • Fiddle: Wayne Massengale; Michael Smartt; Sadie Russell; Samantha Williamson • Guitar: Kent Coffey; Attendees work on songs as a group after being randomly grouped Bands perform during the Saturday evening show. (Photo courteJake Stogdill; David in the “band scramble”. (Photos by Cynthia J. Thomas) sy of Ozark Mountain Music Association) Maravilla BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer On Friday and Saturday, December 1 and 2, Ozark Mountain and Music Association and Greater Ozarks Bluegrass Society hosted the 2023 Branson Winter Festival. Several family groups and bands returned after enjoying last year’s festival; others were attending for the first time; and many
commented that the Branson area is the perfect place for such a gathering because of the strong traditional music presence combined with the many family-friendly holiday activities. Beginners and experienced players alike enjoyed attending workshops and lessons taught by experienced performers on guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and bass,
• Banjo: Alan Munde • Mandolin: Greg Potter • Bass: Casey Freeland • Vocals: Kari Garrison; Evan Anderegg family Larry Barton was also on hand offering “fiddle wellness checks,” adjusting instruments for the best sound and playability. The mission of Ozark Mountain Music Association is to preserve and promote traditional Ozarks music in new generations, helping connect young people with music roots that have provided entertainment and a sense of community for decades and continue to inspire contemporary country and bluegrass. Follow on Facebook or at www.ozarkmountainmusicassociation.com, and mark your calendar for next summer’s youth bluegrass camp, held near Branson, and traditional music camp, held in Mountain View, Arkansas.
Faith, Family & Flag Concert to light up Branson with unforgettable performances Submitted to Branson Globe The Hughes Brothers Theatre in Branson is set to host the highly anticipated “Faith, Family & Flag” concert on December 13 at 1 p.m. This
special event promises an uplifting celebration of gospel and patriotic music, coupled with a heartfelt tribute to family values by the acclaimed Hughes Brothers.
The concert will feature the legendary Barbara Fairchild and her husband Roy Morris as the headline performers. Barbara Fairchild, a stalwart in the country music scene, is known for her powerful vocals and timeless hits. Together with her husband Roy Morris, they bring a blend of musical excel-
lence that is sure to resonate with the audience. In addition to the stellar musical lineup, the event will showcase a full military color guard, adding a touch of honor and reverence to the proceedings. Local elected officials will also take the stage to address the audience, sharing inspiring messages that reflect
the values cherished by the Branson community. Tickets for the “Faith, Family & Flag” concert are priced at $10, offering an affordable opportunity for individuals and families to come together and enjoy an afternoon of uplifting entertainment. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Hughes Brothers Theatre box office at 417-334-0076. All proceeds from ticket sales will go toward sup-
porting the Taney County Republican Assembly, an organization committed to advancing principles and values that resonate with the local community. Don’t miss this unique and inspiring event that brings together faith, family and patriotism. Join us on December 13 at 1 p.m. at the Hughes Brothers Theatre for a concert that celebrates the heart and soul of our community.
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TRACTOR - Very rare John Deere mdl L 2 cyl tractor, totally restored and runs great, new tires, rarest of all John Deere Tractors, MFG 1934 JEWELRY - Just in time for Christmas! A 3 ct. round diamond solitaire in diamond mount, 1.75 ct. emerald cut diamond sol. in 3 ct. banquette mount, 14K chain & bezel with US $20 St. Gaudens, Gents 14K ring with 3 ct. diamond, ladies 14K ring with 1.29 ct. round diamond sol. on diamond band, 14K ring with diamond diard and .81 ct. high quality diamond sol., 14K gents wedding band with 5 diamonds, 14K ear studs with 4 ct. diamond 2 ct. each side, 18K bracelet with 3 ct. diamond, 14K ring with opals, 14K ring with 3 ct. tanzanite, several rings with 1/2 to 1 1/2 ct. diamond solitaires, 14K ring with 3 ct. diamond & ruby cluster, 14K ring with 4 ct. pink tourmaline, 14K ring with 2.88 ct. tanzanite, 14K tennis bracelet with 12 ct. diamond, several PR diamond ear studs from 1/2 ct. each side to 2 ct. each side, several neck chains with diamond pendants, over 75 lots of gold, diamond and sandstone jewelry from estates all tested and guaranteed authentic - parcel from local estate with several larger diamonds not available for listing at time of sale bill. NAVAJO JEWELRY - Over 50 lots of sterling silver and turquoise rings, necklaces, pendants, Squash blossom necklaces, earrings and other from Santa Fe and Gallup New Mexico Estate store closing - all artist signed by southwest Indians. RARE COIN COLLECTION - Almost a full set of Indian head cents with all 1857 and 1858 flying eagle cents, over 500 Indian head cents some in date rolls, over 200 Liberty, Nickels (some in higher grade)
over 300 Buffalo Nickels, complete set silver Washington quarters, several rolls of silver quarters, over 400 Mercury dimes, early 1804 1/2 cent, complete set Franklin half dollars, late set of walking Liberty half dollars, over 100 silver Franklin half dollars - Nice collection of Morgan silver dollars including a partial set. Many UNC and key date Morgans including 1889 CC and other rare Carson City dollars, other key date Morgans like 1893-0, 1903-S, 1895 CC and many others, Peace dollar collection, rolls of UNC rare dollar and 1921 Morgans UNC rolls of mixed early date Morgan dollars. GOLD – Small and large $1 Liberty and princess gold, $2 1/2 and $5 Liberty and Indian gold, $10 Liberty and Indian gold, US $20 Liberty and St. Gaudens, gold, US $50 102 buffalo US $50 gold eagle, Nice collection of authentic gold coins, 12 pc gold type set, 1 old eagle type set. SILVER BULLION– Monster box of 500 American silver eagles, over 500 1 oz. silver buffalo rounds, 5 and 10 oz. silver bars, 100 oz. silver bars other 1 oz. silver rounds. A great collection of 125 lots of gold and silver coins. Coins sell starting at 12 noon. All coins and bullion guaranteed authentic. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES - Nice selection of oak and walnut parlor tables (some with marble tops), mission oak library table, oak beveled wall mirror with coat hooks, several old bronze lamps with leaded glass shades, large hanging leaded shade, several Persian carpets in different sizes, kitchen cupboard with embossed doors, several fancy wall clocks, advertising wall clock, nice collection of primitives and stone jars and jugs dating back to Civil War, spool cabinet, drop leaf table with 4 steer hide bottom chairs,
cast iron toy and bank collection, nice assortment of porcelain covered metal signs, cut glass and china, oak wall hanging shields with coat hooks and mirrors, 8 ft. tall painted aluminum rooster. COWBOY, INDIAN & OLD WEST COLLECTIBLES - Colorful large steer hide (well tanned) Nice western art collection by well known artists, buffalo skull with horns, cow skull, nice wall hanging buffalo head, large elk head with 6x6 antlers, plus other nice taxidermy, old wooden treasure box, law officer badges, cast iron Winchester plaque, large wall hanging steer horns, horse shoeing nail and equipment box, 7 ft. hand carved wooden cigar store Indian, nice collection old Indian art paintings, Navajo rugs, collection of flint points both individual and in frames, in types like Dixon, Clovis, Cumberland, Dalton and others, pipe tomahawk with tacked stem and beaded sash, black foot type war shirt, dress with beaded top, snow shoes, weather vanes, Frederic Remington done in the open 1901 world’s fair art sketchbook, Frederic Remington and other bilon large statuary ANTIQUE GUNS COLLECTION - Winchester mdl 1873 22 short lever action rifle, Remington 10 ga. coach gun marked with Wells Fargo & Co., Colt SA army 44 Frontier six shooter, Winchester mdl 92 38 wcf, WWI training rifle, Kentucky half stock training rifle, rare Parker 20 ga. 5x5 double, plus other old fire arms - double holster rig with studwork, George Madis Winchester gun book. TAXIDERMY - Very nice large collection Deer & Bear, Small Animals, Hides And Horns. KNIFE COLLECTION - Nice assortment of hunting and skinning knives, several bone handle pocket knives, hatchets, butcher set.
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Treasures on Highway 86: 86 Vintage Mercantile BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer If your daily commute or weekend wanderings take you along Missouri Hwy. 86 toward Blue Eye and Hwy. 13, you’ll notice activity around a new building located at 9281 E. St. Hwy. 86, Blue Eye. On Saturday, December 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., owner Debbie Paxton will host a grand opening for 86 Vintage Mercantile. Area arts and crafts aficionados will recognize Paxton from her Hollister shop, “This, That & Then Some,” and her presence at local craft events such as Branson’s Market Days. Similar
to the Hollister shop, 86 Vintage Mercantile will feature upcycled furniture, unique home décor, and original art, as well as work by several other local artists and crafters. Current merchandise also includes a gorgeous array of handmade and upcycled Christmas décor you don’t want to miss! The new shop has a kitchen and will be a welcome stop for morning commuters, as a morning drive-thru coffee and breakfast service are planned. Ice cream will be served during shop business hours as well, for a fun stop in a relaxing rural setting. Merchandise is displayed
on upcycled furniture and shelving, as well as tables custom-made using “found” items. An upstairs classroom area will house arts and crafts classes, a great gift idea or as a day out for a group of friends. Paxton has been gradually transitioning into the new building, including a soft opening during the past week, and is looking forward to greeting old and new friends on Saturday. Visit her current “This, That & Then Some” page on Facebook for updates, beautiful photos, and to follow the transition to the new name as the new location opens.
BELOW: Debbie Paxton was recently surprised with a congratulatory bouquet while arranging the kitchen area of her new business. AT RIGHT: Displays utilize upcycled furniture, including some furniture for sale, and a local artist’s paintings line the upper wall area. (Photos by Cynthia J. Thomas)
How to make someone feel appreciated Ramsey Solutions We’ve all had moments when someone showed us genuine appreciation. Their thankfulness not only made our day but also made us want to work even harder and be even better. We’ve also, unfortunately, all been in situations where we’ve felt overlooked and undervalued. You know the feeling: You’ve worked really hard at something, done everything right . . . and nobody notices. Or maybe even though the words were there, the half-hearted “thanks” in passing didn’t really translate as meaningful or sincere. When you’re trying to show someone else appreciation, you don’t want to be that person! To avoid that and show appreciation in a way that makes someone feel valued and important, there are a few things you can do. 1. Be specific. What, exactly, are you thankful for? What did the other person do? The more specific you are, the more genuine you’ll come across. Being specific is a key to understanding how to show appreciation. For example, if your spouse picks up some extra chores around the house, don’t just say, “Thanks for cleaning.” Instead, take it even further and say something like, “Thank you for folding all that laundry! It had piled up, and you did a ton of work. I appreciate you.” 2. Include how they helped you. Like we said, when someone deserves an attaboy or attagirl, specifics are important. In addition to calling out the details of what that person did, don’t forget to share how it helped you! That way, you’re recognizing the reason why what they did mattered. Let’s say you’re writing a thank-you note for a financial gift. You should say more than, “Thank you for the money.” Expand on that a bit and tell them what you used it for, like: “Thank you so much for your generous gift. We used the money for a snorkeling excursion on our honeymoon! You helped us make memories that we’ll treasure for the rest of our lives.” Or instead of just thank-
ing a coworker for taking notes at the last meeting, give them a few more details about how that helped you. You can say something like, “Thank you for taking notes at the last meeting. Since that meeting, the whole team has used your notes to remember exactly what we need to be working on. We’ve made progress so much faster because of it. I hope you know you’re appreciated!” 3. Make it personal. Say something kind about the other person and the character traits or qualities they have. Give them a compliment like, “You’re so good at handling details, and that’s not one of my strengths, so I really admire that about you.” Quick note, here: We’re not trying to make this all about you here, but compliments do say a lot about the person giving them. Confident people compliment people! Plus, when you look for the good and call it out in others, the joy it brings them will naturally lift your mood. By the way, when you’re showing appreciation to someone, put your phone away! Be present and look them in the eye. 4. Thank them out of the blue.
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and I just want to let you know I really respect that.” Or: “I’ve noticed you come into work every day with such a positive attitude. You inspire me!” It can be so fun to catch someone by surprise with appreciation. 5. Give them something. Now, when we say “give,” we don’t mean something fancy or expensive—you don’t have to channel The Price Is Right and give someone a new car. You could leave a coffee on someone’s desk, write something encouraging on a Post-it note, bake your spouse’s favorite treat, or put a sheet of stickers in your kids’ lunch boxes. Get creative! Showing your appreciation doesn’t have to break the bank. There are also plenty of ways to give that don’t involve money at all, like giving of your time or your talents. You could offer to babysit and give a busy mom a much-needed date night (or a nap). You could sit
down and be a good friend to someone who really, really needs to vent. And if you’re the artsy type, you could make something (we have
a great list of fun and budget-friendly DIY gift ideas). The list of totally valid, free ways to make someone feel loved is endless.
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Don’t miss the 2023 edition of The Best Bets of Branson Live Talk Show, featuring Carrie Anne Mitchell and Shelley Carroll-Drew, at their new location, Premier Dance Academy at Turkey Creek Junction in Hollister, and streaming live on Facebook, Tik Tok, and Instagram, every Thursday at 11:15 am. Our 2023 live talk show season is all about marketing, promoting and advertising everything about Branson & the surrounding Ozarks area, done from a unique 2-person, local perspective, with a fun, positive spin. Brought to you by our sponsors: Affordable Insulation Service, After Market Mushrooms, Bliss Gas Services, The Branson Show Awards, The Consignment Clothing Exchange, El Lago On 248, Flaming Margaritas, Gaga For Glitter, The Great Passion Play, Isom Hunt, King’s Castle Theatre, The Krafty Kitty Farm, LKS Lawncare, MarieZ, METAGOLF, Michele’s Floral & Gifts, Mintex Appliance Service, The Nashville Roadhouse Theater, Pizza World Mt. Branson, Premier Dance Academy, SignsNow, Sunfest Market, Sweet Shack, Tequila’s, and Wrangler’s Star Studded Honky Tonk. Contact Carrie @ 573-795-1921, or Shelley @ 417-593-9815 to find out how to become a sponsor.
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Seafood Stuffed Pork Chop BY CHEF JEFF WOODWARD, THE ROGUE CHEF TIme: 2 hours, 30 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: • 4 Iowa Cut Pork Chops (1 inch thick) • 1/2 lb Shrimp, medium size (31-35) raw • 1 C Lump Crabmeat • 1 T Olive Oil • 3 T Butter • 1/4 C Red Bell Pepper, finely chopped • 1/4 C Green Bell Pepper, finely chopped • 1 Small Onion, finely chopped • 4 Large Garlic Cloves, minced
• 2 tsp Fresh Thyme • 1 tsp Fresh Oregano • 4 C Panko Bread Crumbs • 1-1/2 tsp Creole Seasoning • 1-1/2 C Chicken Broth • 1/4 C Cognac • Pink Sea Salt • Fresh Ground Black Pepper Instructions: 1. Peel, devein, and chop shrimp. 2. Add 1 T of Olive Oil to a sauté pan and turn heat to medium-high. 3. Add all vegetables and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until onions start to turn
translucent. 4. Add shrimp, T of the butter, and remaining herbs. Cook for another 2 minutes. 5. Season with 1 tsp of creole seasoning and ground black pepper to taste. 6. Add panko and lump crab meat. 7. Stir in broth until it resembles a stuffing. 8. Heat oven to 350°F or heat the grill to high heat. 9. Lay out pork chops in an 8 x 12 baking dish. 10. Cut a horizontal slit in the middle of the pork
chops, but not all the way through. 11. Spoon ½ C of stuffing into the slit of the pork chop. 12. Sprinkle the top of the pork chop with salt and black pepper to taste. 13. Bake in the oven for approximately 30 minutes or grill on each side for approximately 10 minutes until the internal temperature is 155°F. 14. Let pork chop rest approximately 10 minutes before serving.eggs over on themselves with the spatula. Scrape
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BY JANET STEINKAMP, Editor These cookies are a family favorite—good during the holidays or
anytime! Ingredients: • 3/4 c. butter or margarine • 1 1/2 c. brown sugar • 2 T. water • 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips • 2 eggs • 2 1/2 c. flour • 1 1/4 tsp. baking soda • 1/2 tsp. salt Instructions: 1. Melt over low heat the butter (or margarine), brown sugar and water. 2. Add chocolate chips; stir well, making sure
sugar is dissolved. 3. Remove from heat and cool (about 10 minutes). 4. Add eggs, one at a time, then the flour, baking soda and salt. 5. Line cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper. 6. Roll dough into small balls and place on cookie sheet. (It’s easier to roll dough into balls if dough has been chilled first— about 15 minutes.) 7. Bake at 350 degrees
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for 10-12 minutes (being careful not to overbake). 8. Remove from oven. Immediately place an Andes chocolate mint (Crème De Menthe) candy on each cookie and carefully swirl with a knife while cookies are still warm. NOTE: Have candy unwrapped before baking is done.
the sides of the pan and stir frequently. 15. Remove the pan from the heat once the eggs are mainly set but still wet. 16. Continue to stir until they are done to your liking. 17. Add salt & pepper to taste and serve immediately.
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Around Town: Here’s what’s going on in the Tri-Lakes HAPPENING NOW:
• Through Jan. 1, 2024 Come celebrate A Merry Country Christmas at Legends in Concert. Then, from December 27 through the rest of the year we will perform our regular Legends in Concert show. Make plans now to join us at the iconic Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater for a rockin’ New Year’s Eve! The show starts at 9:30 p.m. and ends with a countdown at midnight. Performances at 3 or
8 p.m. at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater, located at 1600 W. 76 Country Blvd. Call 417-339-3003 for tickets and information or visit www.legendsinconcert. com/branson.
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• 8 Jukebox Winos, live music 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Turkey Creek Brewery, downtown Hollister. www.jukeboxwinos.com • 8 Live music 1 - 3p.m. at The Stemmery SIP SHOP & POP (corn) holiday open house in
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• 11 Neighbors and Friends of Table Rock Lake (www.nftrl.org) will meet on Monday, December 11, 10 a.m., at Our Lady of the Cove Catholic Church, 20 Kimberling Blvd, Kimberling City. The program is Christmas News from Silver Dollar City! A meal is available for a fee. Contact reservations@ nftrl.org before December 1 to register or with questions. • 12 Forsyth Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to their De-
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cember luncheon at 11 a.m. Guest speaker Darin Carter will be speaking on the Carter Family Hero Scholarship, Forsyth Schools will be caroling, and Mezcal Express will be catering. We will be doing a white elephant gift exchange. To register: https://www. forsythmissouri.org/ event-details/december-luncheon, contact the Chamber office at forsythareachamber@ gmail.com, or phone 417-546-2741. • 13 “Scary Christmas or Merry Christmas” will be the theme of Ron Hutchcraft at the 11:30 a.m. Christmas Luncheon, the Pointe Royale Clubhouse, 142 Clubhouse Dr., Branson. Ron is a popular radio host, speaker and author. In addition, Robin Chenault will sing Christmas songs. Cost is $17 each, and men are welcome. Call 417-294-1287 by December 11. Sponsored by Christian Women’s Connection. • 13 Jukebox Winos. Live music at Outback Steak & Oyster Bar, 6-8 p.m. Songs & stories with special guest Dale Baker in Nashville Songwriter Round style featuring original music sprinkled with Christmas songs. 1914 W 76 Country Blvd. https://www.jukeboxwinos.com. • 13 Wrangler’s Star Studded Honky Tonk, 625 State Highway 165. Join us Wednesdays for country line and swing dance lessons, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $10. For information, 417-544-1405; wranglershonkytonk.com. • 14 Celebrate the Christmas season with Santa himself at Angler’s Lodge Hollister, 4-6 p.m. This meet and greet photo opportunity is open to children, whole families, and even your dog! Bring home unforgettable memories and fun photos with
Santa. Ten-minute time slot reservations are required. https:// go.theflybook.com/ book/804/EntityConfig/28395#/base/804/ cd6d3231-8e07-4e2eb94a-2551c9f4eca5/ config/28395/28849/ activity • 16 Jukebox Winos. Live music at TAPS On Downing Street 6-8 p.m. in historic downtown Hollister - 260 Birdcage Walk. https:// www.jukeboxwinos. com • 17 A Night of Nativity. Living Nativity, indoor displays, hand bells and caroling, hot chocolate and specialty coffees. Faith Branson, 221 Malone Drive, 5:307:30 p.m. https://www. facebook.com/faithlutheranbranson. • 19 The Yarn Tanglers Guild, 6 p.m. at the Branson Community Center, 201 Compton Dr., Branson. Visit yarntanglersguild.org for more information. • 20 Wrangler’s Star Studded Honky Tonk, 625 State Highway 165. Join us Wednesdays for country line and swing dance lessons, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $10. For information, 417-544-1405; wranglershonkytonk.com. • 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service, open to the public, 6 p.m,, at Church of The Harvest, 501 West College, Branson. https://www. bransonchurchoftheharvest.com. • 27 Wrangler’s Star Studded Honky Tonk, 625 State Highway 165. Join us Wednesdays for country line and swing dance lessons, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $10. For information, 417-544-1405; wranglershonkytonk.com. • 29 Jukebox Winos. Live music at Turkey Creek Brewery in historic downtown Hollister at 1865 U.S.-65 Bus., 6:30–8:30 p.m. https://www.jukeboxwinos.com
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Been Thinkin’ About...November fog
BY JOSHUA HESTON, StateoftheOzarks.net Online Magazine
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he rains came fitfully the last day of November, a day that could not make up its mind as whether to be cold or colder. Late rainy days are often miser-
able in town. The roads are slick, gas station and department store signs garish and brutal in the mist. From beneath florescent office lights, the world beyond the window is monotone, even threatening. We move from one safe-but-unpleasant space to another, cursing the cold and damp, all the while longing for brighter, clearer, warmer days. The deer in the clearing looks up, ears twitching, nose questioning the air. The hollow behind my house is wooded, easily
overlooked, and a refuge. The deer migrate from it nightly to feed on the orchard grass beneath the old pear tree, both grass and tree a remnant of the farm my neighborhood used to be. Low-hanging clouds move heavily, water-laden. The loud, flat noises of the modern world seem distant. Over the cross country trail (a former cow pasture), another opening in the forest. Rain droplets form on the cedar boughs. A squirrel balances upon a long branch. Something about
the rain always brings out the squirrels. The flat rocks of the dry creek bed are covered with oak leaves, now slippery. Rain has begun in earnest, fog rising in the hollow. Somewhere, a crow calls. It is the last day of the month, an eleventh end to another year, inexorable march into a future unknown. We are leaving the remnants of the twentieth century behind. Babies born after the turn of the century are now entering young adulthood. It makes me feel
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old. So much has changed. Twenty-five years ago, I came to the Ozarks for the first time, came to Branson for the first time, and Silver Dollar City. The Ozarks were on the edge of change then too, questioningly on the edge of a precipice, somewhere between the resistant old ways and a modernism too fast to handle. I miss those Ozarks but each age is fragile. Nothing stays the same, every moment in flux. But Ozarkers are often stronger and more resilient than they
are portrayed. A melting pot, a crossroads, a plateau of historic contradictions, the Bible belt buckle amid mountains of magic and mystery. Hillbilly spirit is a real thing, not an indulgent pastiche or superficial set of activities but a deep-downin-your-gut-dig-in-yourheels-and-survive reality. Against the pressures of global citizenry, the plastic modern world should take heed. We will be here long after you are gone. And like that, the next chapter begins.
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er customers; and then I realized that I recognized her. She and her husband own a popular north-side barbecue place I used to frequent when I worked at the Assemblies of God national offices, and when I asked her if my recollection was correct, she responded with compliments about her AG “regulars.” We had a great conversation, sharing some memories but also connecting through shared faith. That encounter literally changed the atmosphere around the booth, and I think she felt the same way as she gave me a hug. Around that time, I was studying Esther chapter 3 in the Old Testament. I had been struck by the thought that Jews living in the Persian capital of Susa were
different from those living around them. Even after years away from their homeland, many, like Mordecai, held onto their heritage and continued to observe God’s laws. They were apparently not unpopular until Haman came on the scene, but managed to preserve a godly remnant and Jewish identity. Commenting on that passage, my Fire Bible notes compared that situation to the realities of living a Christian life in today’s culture, stating, “It should mean something special to be a Christian.” To many believers around the world, it does in fact mean something special to be a Christian. Accepting Christ sets them apart from pagan practices or worksbased faiths such as Islam,
often at great personal cost; yet they stand firm. More than one story has surfaced of prison guards or fellow prisoners who became believers after seeing the resolve of Christian prisoners, or those prisoners even daring to share their faith with them; and many family members have been so impressed by their loved one’s changed heart that they too decided a relationship with Jesus must be worth having. I’m thankful to that dear woman from Crosstown BBQ (check it out if you’re in north Springfield!) whose genuine friendliness and her radiance of the love of Christ reminded me that it’s possible to “change the vibe” of even what seems like an ungodly surrounding culture.
very year the radio stations play one of my favorite songs; it’s the old Charlie Brown Christmas song, “Christmas Time Is Here.” This song just brings me back. It’s not a Christian song, but it brings back memories of being a child and watching this on TV. Why does it foster feelings of calmness and peace? To me, it’s because when I hear it, it brings me back to the feeling of innocence and
peace. It was a time when there weren’t any regrets or major pains that had been lived through. It was a simple time of life. Jesus Christ still wants us to have that same feeling and assurance in Him. In Jesus, God’s mercies are new every morning. In Jesus Christ, we are new creations and His forgiveness is there… always. So even through the icky parts of life, Christ can
restore and redeem. Jesus says that to come to Him, we have to come as children. This means that we are to have a simple faith in Christ. As children, we don’t bring all the doubts and excuses for not coming to the Lord. We just believe in Him because He is trustworthy. “But Jesus said, Suffer (allow) little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom
of heaven.” Matthew19:14 (parentheses added) “For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.” – Romans16:19. So as you listen to this song, think back to an age the age of innocence. Know that in Christ, we can still live in that same feeling.
in your own. All war prisoners deserve to be free. These soldiers deserve to have enough peace so as to be in the pursuit of happiness like the rest of us. This is how we could do it (short, detailed version): There needs to be a short, concise certification program that will basically teach the PTSS Case Manager how to get the client to open up and talk about everything. As well the Case Manager can be taught how to read body language and interpret 100% what they are saying verbally and non-verbally. Of course, the certification program can be designed by someone with all the letters after their names and the C.M. can work under their “umbrella.” Keep in mind, too, that you can’t earn a degree or a certificate in “caring.” A servant’s heart is just a gift from God— there are no initials for that. There needs to be, then, a Case Management weekly appointment with our troubled vets and then for an “added layer” of coverage, as well, a weekly support group meeting. Once the vets have graduated or evolved out of the Case Management, like AA, and for the sheer purpose of comradely and bolstering one another
up, it would be great for them to continue with the weekly support group. As well, we need like a Vet Community Center to go to. This could have recreational activities housed within as well as a location for the Case Management and support group meetings. The average person has no clue how many vets commit suicide each year. I didn’t want to find out for fear of it making me sicker, yet. But rather than lament over this and just do nothing, there needs to be a concrete plan laid down with solutions on the horizon that don’t require a $250 an hour overbooked and under accessible psychiatrist as the only alternative for “help.” Any vet that feels like talking needs a place he can come to that is embryonic and nurturing and that can “lighten the load,” temporarily until he can finish his journey back to solace and sanity. I appeal to all our congressmen and senators and, as well, each and every one of our entertainers who love our vets. This needs to come to fruition in the worst way and for the absolute BEST of reasons. Anyone who can help start the ball rolling, email me: jmgad7580@gmail. com.
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tival include my kids performing in music groups on the main stage, my best friend’s daughter performing with her dance class, and families enjoying traditional fall treats. I’ll admit to finding it a bit shocking when a drag queen stopped at the booth, passing out flyers inviting young kids to his show getting ready to start on the stage. There were quite a few obviously gender-confused, and sadly, not happy-looking, teens and college students in the festival crowd, many more than I remember from 10 years ago. One person who visited the booth, though, really stood out from the crowd, in a good way. I admired her cheerful demeanor and genuine friendliness to oth-
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e can utilize lip service, special weeks set aside with warm and fuzzy commemorative events with all the frills and rah-rahs that come in every shape and size, but the truth is that many of our veterans are in dire need of some serious help in the form of “Targeted Case Management.” This Case Management can morph as needed; it can evolve as needed over time, as well. But I started, seriously, pondering this around six years ago when I read that there was a 25% shortage of psychiatrists within the VA to work with the PTSS saddled vets (and I’m sure this was probably under reported.) This made me sick! Then the other day at my workplace, I had the occasion to actually engage in conversation with a Viet Nam veteran who told me that even though it had been 60-plus years since he was in active duty, he has nearly killed his wife twice while they were sleeping due to his dreams/ flashbacks from the war. In my heart and head, I knew that 1) this meant a vast number of vets weren’t served and 2) that there IS a solution to this other than waiting infinitely for the ratio of doctors vs. vets to improve! I’m so hoping that the right peoples’ eyes will land on this column today
so to assist me with this very simple solution to a most difficult problem. What we are actually talking about here is, initially, a “lifeline.” There can be a part A and a part B to this; the first will simply keep the vets from committing suicide (or dreaming about it) and then the other part of the “lifeline” would be a way to sustain them on a daily basis—a way to enable them to not “dread waking up in the morning because they don’t want to go through another day hurting.” And, of course, down the road, this program should be linkable to any sufferer of PTSS, not JUST the vet. But for the present, I feel our vets need to be addressed and serviced, first, for the obvious reasons of their sacrifice. Veterans do not deserve to feel “alone, useless or like freaks!” So many of them do and this needs to change – quickly. My father was a Marine in Korea. He was one of the 255 in the Frozen Chosun, as it was called. He was one of the only 15 who returned. He was also among the more fortunate ones who had a lot going for him when he returned. My genetic/biological father was the brother of whom I called my father. He was an outfielder who played baseball for the Cardinals. My biological father was killed in a hunting accident when I was six months old. His brother (Korean War Vet) ended up marrying my mom and raising me, but the point I’m trying to make here is he had a lot of positives to occupy his mind and cause him to overcome and move forward. He earned a degree
in engineering at MU and went on to be a very successful refinery estimator for Conoco Oil Co. He is one of the few success stories though. Many who go through what he did don’t turn out as well. We could never really get dad to open up or talk about Korea until the last ten years of this life. He finally would get up in the wee hours of the a.m. and start journaling about it all, which we were very relieved, though it was a “hard” read—scary and sad! My dad died two years ago this coming Feb 8, and I would love to help solve this problem in his honor! It’s ridiculous that we have things like this happening, such as wives being choked. I’m 100 per cent proactive for any and all help to our veterans, but it really seems that we are lagging behind in the assistance “for the wounds that aren’t visible!” A messed up psyche is every bit as deserving of help as our heroes who come home with missing limbs or heroes who have been disfigured by burns, etc. This is WHAT we need and HOW it can be attained: These soldiers need to feel a connection to civilian life as WE know it. They should never, for any reason, feel “different” other than to be most proud of themselves for protecting their country or someone else’s! They need to become “imprisoned” by their memories. Just think about it: One can be a prisoner of war without being a geographical prisoner of war! Just because one isn’t in their physical prison camp doesn’t mean you aren’t
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Train Up a Child: Choosing gifts for children
BY PAT LAMB Columnist
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hen our children were young, there were some Christmas days that my husband and I would look at each other in bewilderment as we watched our children open their presents, set them aside, and start
playing with the cardboard boxes they came in! We had put much time and effort into selecting what we thought was just the right gift, yet they enjoyed the boxes more than what they had contained. It is easy to spend a good deal of money and time and still not come up with the right gift. We all like to see children have fun and be happy on Christmas morning. It is a temptation to overspend to make sure that the children will not be disappointed. Sometimes we buy a gift, and then not feeling sure we
chose the right gift, we go and buy another gift. Where does it stop? It is great to give a gift that the kids really like and have fun with. It is even greater if they can have fun and learn something valuable at the same time. Money spent on educational toys is money well invested. It is unfortunate that there are also toys on the market that have little or no learning value and break easily. Those toys are a waste of money. Some last only a few minutes. We, as parents and grand-
Someone gave our granddaughter a Barbie book when she was small. I was astonished when I read it to her and found what the book was about. Barbie was sad because she wasn’t going to get to model in a show until another model broke her leg, and she got the job after all. Are we teaching our children to profit by the misfortune of others? We need to consider, also, that many toys are made overseas. We may want to wash or sterilize some before the children play with them. They
may be made in factories that are not sanitary and come on ships a long way. Someone told me that they worked one Christmas season unpacking toys that came from overseas and a big blue bug flew out of a box. Everyone was sent out of the room while it was fumigated. The children who got those toys not only got toys that had bugs on them, but had also been sprayed with insect killer. Let us keep our emotions under control and carefully think through the selection of gifts for our children.
the deepest section of the lake the man swiftly grabbed the bag and slung it into the water. The dog thrashed inside the sack as it began to sink into the water. “Finally!” The man shouted angrily at the bubbles that began to appear in the spot he had cast the sack which held the dog. He sat and waited for the bubbles to end. But to the man’s amazement the dog popped to the surface. Somehow it had managed to free itself from the burlap bag. The dog began to swim towards the man and was soon trying to climb back inside the boat. “No, you don’t!” The
man screamed at the dog as he grabbed an axe that lay in the floor next to his feet. With all the hatred in his body he stood and swung the axe downward with so much force that he severed one of the dog’s paws. But in his intense desire to harm the dog, the man slipped, hitting his own head on the side of the boat. His mind went blank as he felt his body fall into the water. Upon gaining consciousness the man realized he was back on shore just a few feet from the water’s edge. As his mind began to clear and his strength returned, he found he was having diffi-
culty moving his right arm. Rolling his head to that side the man looked to see what was impeding his ability to move his arm. Lying beside him, in a pool of blood, with the man’s shirt sleeve still in its mouth lay the lifeless body of his dog; the dog that was a nuisance; the dog he wanted gone; the dog that had saved his life. Now get your Bible and read the accounts of the death of Jesus (Mat. 26-27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 1819). What does it say about a person if a story about a dog’s death is more moving than the story about the death of our Lord?
*** Chloe trying to steal my Chapstick (my pet peeve)... Me: Joee don’t you take my Chapstick Chloe: but my lips are all chapped Charlee: cause you mouthing! *** Dad: “Who left the apple juice out on the floor?”
Samuel: “God saw Jeremiah do it.” -Samuel, age 4 Malachi: I fink daddy’s sick uhcuz he swallowed a porky pine. We need ta doe over dere and help him det dat sucker out. -Malachi, age 3 *** 4-year-old boy: Momma, I don’t want to wear my seatbelt! Mom: Oh, son, you have
to or the police will give momma a ticket! 4-year-old boy: What’s a ticket? Mom: Well, it’s kind of a spanking for not obeying the rules! 4-year-old boy when Dad gets home from work: Dad, the police gave momma a spanking today!
parents, need to use wisdom in deciding whether the toy asked for by a child is really the best purchase. I have never been excited over Disney creations. They may be all right but what do they really teach? I see very little, if any, learning value in them. Barbie dolls may actually have a negative effect on children. After all, what kind of goals do we want our children to have? I was glad when our daughter decided that she did not want to encourage our granddaughter to get excited about Barbie dolls.
Which story is more moving?
BY EVANGELIST TIM KIDWELL, Branson Church of Christ
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he man hated that dog. It followed him everywhere and was always underfoot. The only reason he kept it around was because his wife was so attached. She was dying from cancer and the dog, somehow, gave her comfort. Time passed, the wife grew weaker and one rainy
morning she passed away. Family and friends surrounded the husband. A funeral was held, the wife was buried and the man found himself alone with his grief. The dog, seeming to sense something was wrong, stayed even closer to the man pressing itself against his legs even as he walked. At one point the man nearly stumbled because of the dog’s persistence to be near him. He gave the dog a swift kick and screamed, “Go away! I hate you!” The dog yelped in pain from the sting of the man’s boot, but immediately returned to his side. To the man, the dog was just a reminder of his wife; a remind-
er which caused his broken heart to ache even more. The dog’s desire to stay close only made the man angrier. With venom in his voice and fire in his eyes the man looked at the dog and said, “It is time for you to go away.” Grabbing the dog by the scruff of its neck with one hand, and a burlap bag in the other, he headed out the door towards the lake which bordered his property. After shoving the confused dog into the bag he began to paddle the boat out into the middle of the lake. The whimper of the scared dog only made the man more intent in his effort to reach his destination. Upon reaching
Out of the mouths of babes... COLLECTED BY TIFFANY GRAVETT, Staff Writer Izzy was trying to put her shoes on without undoing the top. She was struggling. Then, I hear her say “Help me, please, Jesus!” I stepped in and put her shoes on. She said, “Jesus told you.” Yes, He did! *** Had to leave my 3-year-
old daughter, Charlee, with her dad for a bit today… Me: Charlee Rae, did you give your daddy any trouble today? Charlee: NO! But he gave me trouble! Apparently, Daddy had to tell his little girl “No”. -Charlee, age 3 *** “How many minutes ‘til we get to heaven when we
die? Like 2,000?” -Jeremiah, age 4 *** Cara told me that a friend of hers on the bus told her that Santa isn’t real and that it’s parents and grandparents that put presents under the tree the night before Christmas. Cara told her, “No way. My parents are too tired to do that.”
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MindFlow: Hall of marks
BY DANIEL KOREN, is a local business owner and motivational speaker.
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t’s that time of year when people snuggle into slippers, blankets and cups of cocoa. They dial in a predictable Christmas romance movie: a woman has a stressful life, a man has struggled with rejection, and they meet and fall in love. This is the capital “H” heresy in these plots that Mark the Hall: the assumption that trauma will be cured by a person falling in love. Romance doesn’t solve trauma. It creates it.
I say that as a person who has fallen in love multiple times. With the same woman. Even after decades of knowing each other, I keep falling in love with my wife. It’s best that way. I’ve watched guys fall in love with other men’s wives and I wouldn’t recommend that scenario. Trauma is a long-term response to a disturbing situation. Parental neglect often traumatizes children. Poverty, fear and rejection often lead to lifelong wounds. Romance is temporary. The thrill of being in love can be so powerful it drowns out the pain of one’s trauma. For a time. But when the anesthesia of love wears off, it’s like waking up during surgery—the pain is worse. I didn’t know I had trauma until I married. Living alone, I thought all was well. Sharing life with a person brought out wounds, weaknesses and triggers I didn’t know I had.
I think most of us deal with that. Perhaps everyone like me tends to think the other person is the problem. My wife is one of the sweetest people, and I put her through a lot before I realized where I needed to heal. Too many people have believed the heresy that has become the hallmark of selfserve therapy: falling in love will solve everything. Some go from romance to romance, hoping the next person will solve the issues. Most never realize the trauma is internal. They keep projecting the problem onto the people they leave behind while ever chasing that younger, cuter, or somehow-better partner. Romance is expensive therapy. Take a break from the rehashed plotlines of holiday romances and watch a more gripping drama: “March of the Penguins.” Those flightless birds of Antarcti-
ca demonstrate how many people live in trauma. The penguins suffer harsh winds all winter, surviving on their last meal and body fat until they are in starvation mode by spring when they can once again walk to the shore line and eat fish again. It’s a grueling tale of suffering, heroism and continual stress on their physical system. One writer pointed out that if the emperor penguins used a cerebral cortex like humans do, they would create igloos with their flippers so they could live protected from the wind and stock up fish in the ice so they could eat all winter long. The solution is so obvious to our thinking brains. However, most people don’t look at their trauma with a logical brain but with an emotional one, like a penguin in that age-old rut they follow each season. An emotionally unhealthy person might “feast” on the
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emotional high of falling in love with someone. Gorged on their happiness, they slowly descend into panic mode as the seasonal nature of romance follows its cycle. When the “starvation mode” of trauma sets in, they have one thing in mind: to survive. Hurting people tend to hurt people because they will do whatever they have to do to survive. If their trauma is attached to anger, they might become harsh with their words or physically violent. If their trauma leads to unhealthy attachment, they begin to suck the life out of whoever they can hang onto. Unhealed trauma can lead to a series of broken relationships as a person tries to find a cure for their wounds. Or the traumatized person might begin to traumatize their spouse in a committed relationship and trauma bonding begins where both
are unhealthy but don’t know how to pull out of their tailspin. There is no easy answer, but the starting point is realizing one’s own wounds. The stressed business woman who goes to the country to relax and finds a downhome kind of guy in the cliched plot line needs to know that marrying that man might bring her joy, but it won’t cure her trauma. She needs to know her weaknesses and be bold enough to address them. Kissing two guys and flirting with another won’t solve her wounds. And the quiet guy running a woodcarving shop needs to heal from the broken relationship or the hateful home he grew up in before he brings that pain to the beautiful young city girl whose car has broken down outside his farm. If you don’t heal from what hurt you, you’ll bleed on people who didn’t cut you.
Top year-end tax planning tips from Ramsey Solutions BY DAVE RAMSEY, RAMSEY SOLUTIONS Well, folks—it’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, we’re not talking about the holidays, even though Aunt Jeanine’s famous cranberry eggnog souffle does only come once a year. It’s the tax season countdown! Woo-hoo! Only a few more sleeps until the tax man comes down your chimney, demanding his share of the milk and cookie dough you’ve been working hard for all year. (Get it? Cookie dough?)
Seriously, though—Tax Day may not arrive until April 15, 2024, but there are some financial moves you can make before year’s end that could have a huge impact on how much dough you’ll owe the tax man. And if you’re like most people, a little extra cash could go a long way right now. Now, even though paying taxes can be a bummer, don’t let desperation (or the desire to outsmart Uncle Sam) drive your decision-making. Before you make any endof-year financial decisions, make sure you’re looking at
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the big financial picture— not just your upcoming tax bill. In other words, don’t follow these tips just for the tax break. It’d be plain silly to go buy a $60,000 electric car just so you can get a $7,500 tax credit. So, keep the big picture in mind as we go over these end-of-year tax-saving tips, and see which of these strategies makes sense for you and your tax situation. Key takeaways 1. Several end-of-year tax-planning moves could save you money on taxes, but make sure you consider your overall financial situation and goals before committing. 2. Any time’s a good time to adjust your paycheck withholding so you don’t owe Uncle Sam a ton in taxes or get an outrageous refund. 3. Lower your tax bill this year by contributing more to your traditional retirement account, like a 401(k) or IRA, if you have one. 4. Tax deductions are great for saving money on taxes, but most require you to itemize instead of taking the standard deduction.
Make sure itemizing will save you money when you file. 5. Work with a tax pro before making any major financial pivots before year’s end, especially when it affects your income or mortgage. [Editor’s Note: Due to space limitations, Key Takeaways numbered 1 through 3 are printed in this issue; the rest of the article will appear next week.] 1. Check your paycheck withholding. Every time you get a paycheck, your employer withholds taxes to send to the IRS. When tax time rolls around, that’s when you find out if you had too much or not enough taxes withheld from your paycheck. Withheld too much? You’ll get a tax refund. Withheld too little? You’ll have to cut a check to the IRS. No thanks! If you almost had a heart attack from your tax bill last year because you didn’t have enough money withheld from each paycheck, you can take steps between now and December 31 to make sure you never owe
Uncle Sam that much again! You might think the goal is to get a big fat refund from the IRS each year, but getting a huge refund means you’ve been loaning the government your money for free all year long! Who wants that? No thanks. Instead, you want to get as close to zero as possible— nothing owed and no fake “refund” of money that was already yours to begin with. We want that money working for you, especially if you’re working the Baby Steps and kicking debt to the curb! 2. Defer your income. Income is taxed in the year you receive it, so if you’re able to defer any income until January 1, 2024, or later, you’ll save on this year’s tax bill. Now, we know what you’re thinking—how am I supposed to postpone my salary for a whole month just to save a bit on taxes? We get it. Most people aren’t in a position to go without their base income for the month of December. But some people are able to defer their yearend bonus into next year if their company allows it.
And if you’re self-employed or a freelancer who is looking for ways to save, consider delayed billings. Wait until the end of December to bill your clients. That way, you’ll receive those payments at the beginning of next year. Before you use this as a last-minute tax-savings strategy, consider whether or not that extra income will push you into a higher tax bracket next year. Deferring your income only makes sense if you expect to be in the same or even a lower tax bracket in 2024. 3. Adjust your retirement account contributions. One of the most straight-forward ways you can save on this year’s taxes is to contribute more to your tax-advantaged retirement accounts. We’re talking retirement accounts like an employer-sponsored 401(k) or 403(b), or an individual retirement account (IRA). Traditional 401(k)s and traditional IRAs are funded with pretax dollars, which just means you can lower your tax bill this year by writing off your contribuSEE TOP TAX TIPS, PAGE 6C
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nd in despair I bowed my head; ‘There is no peace on earth,’I said; ‘For hate is strong, And mocks the song Of peace on earth, good-
will to men!’ Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: ‘God is not dead, nor doth he sleep! The Wrong shall fail, the Right prevail, With peace on earth, good-will to men!’”― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Whether you believe in God or not, you cannot deny that the average person is more willing to extend a hand to the needy and put their best foot forward during the holiday season. We want to feel good at Christmas. We want to
reminisce, create new memories and more than any other time of year, we are hoping for a little more joy and warmth. I’ve often said that humanity and hardship are old companions. We can see that hardship was at the forefront of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s mind as he wrote Christmas Bells during the American Civil War. I think that I have found myself, like him questioning the goodness of humanity. I also think that it is very easy to feel small and useless when we look at the landscape of the world and see
the hurt and the tragedy that people are enduring. What can I do to ease the world’s suffering? What can anyone do to ease the world’s suffering? I’m a firm believer in the fact that, although we cannot save the whole world, each one of us as individuals can save the world we are called to save. When we think of saving the world, we often think of moments of grandeur or heroism, but the truth is that the world is often saved by little moments, one life at a time. Our world is saved by these moments that may go unno-
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ticed by everyone else. For one this might look like a classroom of 25 children and the ability to see the one child who carries a bit more sorrow in their eyes. One understanding teacher can give a child enough hope to push through the darkness. I would know. For another, saving the world might look like meal deliveries during the holiday season. For a struggling mother to receive a meal that she probably couldn’t otherwise afford means that she is seen. It is a reminder that her struggles are not going unnoticed by God. I would know.
I do believe in God, and I am thankful for the yearly reminder that God sent love in human form to a world that did nothing to earn it. I try to remember this as I go about my life. Love isn’t about what we have done right or earned. Love is freely given, and it is an encounter with unconditional love that often changes the course of someone’s life. Merry Christmas! I would love to hear from you! Please reach out to me at my website, HSHaygood.com, or find me on Facebook under HS Haygood.
My 2023 Christmas Poem: Windows on others’ lives: Sometimes we need a wake-up call it was no surprise when the toward the receding vehicle) released by The Talleys sevRICK LIST Enchanted Christmas Day BYRecently I was one of the voice directed me to the sec- chew you out for taking so eral years ago: “The People A small child was sitting on the floor by her tree One very cold and snowy late night Christmas Eve. She noticed the lights, decorations and bows Tinsel garland so bright and one star all aglow. There was just one thing wrong with her Christmas tree Her list had been long, no presents to see. She’d been good this year, had Santa forgotten? “Oh my” she thought in fear, have I been so spoiled, so rotten? Her eyelids got heavy, she fell asleep by her tree Making not a sound Santa came in quietly. He laid one furry present, underneath just for her And kissed her goodnight, without making her stir. A wet nose woke her up on a bright Christmas Day It was her brand new pup, the name tag said May. Mommy watched on with tears As her little girl and May played A miracle had come, that was clear On this blessed Christmas Day. Mommy’s prayers were answered Her little girls wish granted They had both surrendered To a Christmas Day enchanted. By Carrie Anne Mitchell, Hollister
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drivers in the breakfast line at a drive-through restaurant. This establishment was like most of them are now, with two service windows for the drive-through trade; the first one to pay, and the second one to pick up the order. The line of cars was bumper-tobumper between the squawk box where we placed our orders and the pay window, and there were three or four cars in the line waiting for their turn at the squawk box. “A busy morning,” I mused. “Or a couple of their staff called-in sick.” It was a bit after 10 a.m., and I could sense the tension in the waiting line of drivers: “Am I going to get my breakfast before they change over to the lunch menu?” When I placed my order,
ond window to pay. “I guess some of their people are out today,” I thought. As I slowly moved forward, I was able to observe the activity up at the pick-up window. Just out of curiosity, I began noting the length of time it took to pay-for and prepare the food for each car ahead of me. Things were moving unusually slowly; the people just in front of me waited more than four minutes before they received their full order. When I pulled up to the window, the young woman there was wiping tears from her eyes. I could feel the indignation welling up in my throat. Sure, it was taking longer than usual today, but it wasn’t fair to dump it all on the person at the window! “Did that driver (I pointed
long?” She shook her head behind the tissue in her hand. “Oh no,” she replied brokenly. “He understood that it’s really hard when we’re short-handed.” She gulped, and continued; “Instead, he gave us God’s blessing!” She bustled back to her work, and I was close to tears myself. What a beautiful act of mercy from the driver in the car ahead! What a powerful gift to the people there desperately working at top speed that morning! And I was reminded of one of my favorite Gospel songs,
in the Line.” This was God’s love in action, shared with one another by His people in the trenches of everyday life, and when they needed it the most. When I received my order, I smiled and thanked her, and drove out to a nearby parking lot and stopped the car. I bowed my head, and through my own tears I thanked our Heavenly Father for my daily bread; and for also giving daily lessons in Godly love to all of His children. And my breakfast tasted especially good that morning!
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BY DAVE RAMSEY, CEO, Ramsey Solutions, and an eight-time No. 1 national best-selling author, and host of The Ramsey Show ear Dave, I think my motherin-law has a serious credit
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card problem. She can’t afford stuff, but she shops anyway, chalks up more and more debt, acquires more credit cards, and thinks she’ll pay for it all later somehow. Her ex-husband has bailed her out a few times, but he’s unwilling to help anymore. My wife and I, and my wife’s sister, want to address this issue, but we’re all worried about her reaction, and we don’t know where to start. Do you have any advice?
Randall Dear Randall, First, everyone involved should understand they’re likely to receive an angry response from this lady if she’s confronted over her actions. Sometimes people get ticked off when they hear the truth, especially when it’s connected to their own misbehavior. It may even be a good idea for your wife and her sister to get some advice from a family counselor before-
hand. Really, what we’re talking about here is an intervention. Also, you need to stay out of the discussion. This is something for her daughters to handle. Support your wife and her sister through it all, but if you’re in there asking questions and probing around, you’re liable to come off as the evil son-in-law. And you folks don’t need to add any more problems to the mix.
They need to sit down with her in a quiet setting, one where there are no interruptions, no television and no one else. Start with the fact that they love her and care about her deeply. That’s very important in a situation like this. But they also have to walk through what’s really going on, and let her know they’re tired of watching her destroy herself, and her finances, with her irresponsible behavior.
If she had a drinking problem, you’d want to try to make her see how alcohol was hurting her and the relationships she has with her family. In this case, she basically has a credit card addiction. And it’s wreaking havoc on her financial well-being and people who care about her. So, show as much love and understanding as possible. But someone needs to say something soon. —Dave
Stock Market Insights: The missing piece in green investing
DR. RICHARD BAKER, AIF®, is the founder of and an executive wealth advisor at Fervent Wealth Management. https://www. facebook.com/Dr.RichardBaker
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ever buy a puzzle from a thrift store because there is too much risk of a missing piece. Last week, my wife broke that rule and bought a jigsaw puzzle from a thrift store, and sure enough, it had a missing piece right in the middle of it. Now that we are further
down the road on green and ESG investing, I believe they have a missing piece: profitability. Investors are losing excitement over green and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) investments. According to the Wall Street Journal, more than $14 billion have left in ESG funds this year. Wall Street rushed to add to green investing a few years ago when ESG was all the rage, but now they are quietly closing funds after investors have cashed out billions on disappointing investment returns. For the first time last quarter, we saw more mutual fund managers remove rather than add ESG from their policy criteria. The
Wall Street Journal noted that six mutual funds have dropped their ESG from its criteria, and even more telling, another 32 sustainable funds are closing. The demand for ESG investing will continue to be limited until they show investors they can be profitable. Several clean energy startups are going bankrupt, waiting for government funding. Government loans are available to new green companies, but they must first show some profitability to prove they can repay the government loan. Many are using up their cash because the business costs have been much more than expected. The electric vehicle part of the sector has especially been vulnerable, with many
filing for bankruptcy or showing they are near it. It’s not just that manufacturing costs are higher, but demand for EVs (electric vehicles) is dropping quickly. This isn’t what carmakers expected. With the popularity of Tesla in 2020, GM announced they would phase out combustion engines, and Ford got to work on the Mustang Mach-E, but now they aren’t selling. Car makers have a lot of inventory that isn’t selling and are beginning to slash prices to stir up demand. Americans are having a hard time justifying the high EV price tag, which is much more expensive than other new cars. EVs are also less convenient. I could almost throw a rock in my city and
hit a gas station, church, and Chinese restaurant, but I only know of two public charging stations. (There may be more, but there are so few that I haven’t noticed them.) It seems like the first people to get on board with EVs were wealthy, had a garage (with money to install a charger), used their vehicle only for commuting to work, and wanted to support the green political energy movement. To get beyond this smaller group of people, the EV makers must make the cars more of a “good deal” and less of a political statement to justify the high price and inconveniences. That’s great, but will it make any money? My two
almost adult kids are strong entrepreneurs who frequently tell me their ideas for new business ventures. I try not to burst their bubbles, but when they finally ask me if it will work, I often ask them, “That’s great, but will it make any money?” Most investors don’t want to make a political statement but want a return on their investments. Companies are finding out the hard way that they can’t ask investors to give money on a great social idea until it returns them a profit. Real profit is the missing piece of the puzzle for green and ESG companies. It will probably come in the near future, but they aren’t there yet. Have a blessed week! www.FerventWM.com
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you put into your traditional IRA this year, you’ll pay taxes on that money and its growth when you take the money out in retirement
(that’s why we recommend going with Roth 401(k)s and Roth IRAs). And who knows what the tax rates will look like by then! The IRS has increased contribution limits for both 401(k)s and IRAs over the past few years due to inflation, and we’re seeing that again with the 2023 and 2024 limits: Now, some people will tell you to max out your contributions to save as much on this year’s taxes as you can. But don’t go jumping on that bandwagon just yet. There’s a time and a place for everything—and that applies to maxing out your 401(k) too. Here’s the deal: If you decide to max out your 401(k),
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tions as a tax deduction. Sweet! But since you’re not paying taxes on the money
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People are still moving, even with today’s affordability challenges
BY HEATHER TANKERSLEY, REALTOR®, provides services for residential, commercial, land and lake properties in the Branson Tri-Lakes area.
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f you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you might have heard that it’s tough right now because mortgage rates are higher than they’ve been over the past few years, and home prices are rising. That much is true. Take a look at the graph below. It breaks down how the current affordability situation stacks up to re-
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you’re making a choice not to use that money until you retire. Because if you take money out before age 59 1/2, you’ll have to pay early withdrawal penalties and any taxes you owe on the money you take out.3 Your 401(k) is your nest egg, not a piggy bank! That’s why we recommend saving 15% for retirement when you’re ready to start investing—because you need to keep some room in your budget for other important financial goals, like saving for your kids’ college funds (Baby Step 5) and paying off your house early (Baby Step 6). Once there’s enough money set aside for Junior’s college education and you send your last mortgage payment to the bank, then you can start thinking about maxing out your 401(k). 4. Take RMDs from traditional retirement accounts (if you’re 73 or older). Okay folks, if you’re 73 or older, listen up. Non-Roth
cent years. “To interpret the indices, a value of 100 means that a family with the median income has exactly enough income to qualify for a mortgage on a median-priced home.” The black dotted line represents that 100 value on the index. Essentially, the higher the bar, the more affordable homes are. As you can see, the orange bar for today shows higher mortgage
rates and home prices have created a clear challenge. But, while affordability is definitely tighter right now, that doesn’t mean the housing market is at a standstill. According to NAR, based on the pace of sales right now, just under 4 million homes will sell this year. With some simple math, let’s break down what that really means for you: • 3.96 million homes divided by 365 days in a
IRA accounts—including traditional IRAs, SEP-IRAs, 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and SIMPLE IRAs—have a deadline for what’s called required minimum distributions (RMDs). And if you don’t take your RMDs by the end of the year, you could face some steep penalties. Yep, you read that right. Uncle Sam actually punishes some people for not taking out their own money from their own retirement account on time. Sheesh. The IRS sets a minimum amount that you have to withdraw from your accounts every year. That amount changes each year, and that’s because it’s based on your life expectancy and the amount
of money you have saved in your retirement accounts (except for your Roth IRA). If you’re 73 or older and don’t take your RMD by the IRS deadline (December 31) or you don’t take out enough money, that mistake will probably cost you a whopping 50% tax on the amount you should have taken out. 5. Use your gift tax exclusion. The gift tax may sound like a Christmas wish list nightmare, but Santa has nothing to do with it. The gift tax is Uncle Sam’s way of taxing you for the transfer of money or property (think stocks, vehicles or land) to other people. As Charlie Brown would say, “Good
year = 10,849 houses sell each day • 10,849 divided by 24 hours in a day = 452 houses sell per hour • 452 divided by 60 minutes in an hour = about 8 houses sell each minute So, on average, over 10,000 homes sell each day in this country. Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, this goes to show there are still ways to make your move possible, even at a time when affordability is tight. An Agent Can Help You Make Your Move a Reality You may be wondering how other homebuyers and sellers are making this happen now. One of the biggest game- changers in today’s market is working with a trusted local real estate agent. Great agents are helping other people just like
you navigate today’s market and the current affordability situation, and their insight is invaluable right now. True professionals will be able to offer advice tailored to your specific wants, needs, budget, and more. Not to mention, they’ll also be able to draw on their experience of what’s working for other buyers and sellers right now. This could mean broadening your search, if needed, to include other housing types like condos, townhouses, or neighborhoods a bit further out to help offset some of the affordability challenges today. Bottom Line You might think there aren’t many people buying or selling homes right now since affordability is tighter than it’s been in quite some time, but that’s not the case. It’s true that buying a home has become more expen-
sive over the past couple of years, but people are still moving. If you’re hoping to buy or sell a home today, know that other people are still making their goals a reality – and that’s happening in large part because of the help and advice of skilled local real estate agents. Want to talk to a trusted professional about your own move? Let’s connect. It’s Your Move! When you’re ready to buy or sell too, let’s connect. Have you heard of the Temporary Buydowns? Buyers have access to lower mortgage payments by reducing their rates. Call me today and I can introduce you to lenders that are helping buyers with home ownership. Heather Tankersley REALTOR®, ABR® Keller Williams TriLakes D: 417.332.5130 O:417.336.4999
grief! We can’t even give a simple gift without the government getting involved?” The 2023 annual gift tax exclusion is $17,000 per person, per recipient. For married couples, the limit is $17,000 each, for a total of
$34,000. If you exceed the gift tax exclusion amount, you may have to file a gift tax return and some of your gift could count toward your lifetime gift exclusion.7 Not only do you get the $17,000 annual gift tax ex-
clusion for 2023, you also get a $12.92 million lifetime exclusion ($13.61 million in 2024). So when you give away more than the annual gift tax exclusion, that excess “spills over” into your lifetime gift exclusion.
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On this date in history... • 1863 Abraham Lincoln issues his Amnesty Proclamation and plan for Reconstruction of the South • 1886 American Federation of Labor (AFL) formed by 26 craft unions • 1941 U.S. and Britain declare war on Japan; U.S. enters World War II • 1941 U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivers “Day of Infamy” speech to U.S. Congress a day after the bombing of Pearl Harbor • 1936 NAACP files suit to equalize salaries of black and white teachers • 1953 Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th U.S. President and World War II General, gives his “Atoms for Peace” speech at the United Nations in New York • 1963 Frank Sinatra Jr. is kidnapped at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe (Nevada) • 1980 Photographer Annie Leibovitz has a photo shoot
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with John Lennon, the last person to professionally photograph him before he is murdered on the same day • 1987 U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev sign a treaty eliminating medium range nuclear missiles • 1994 Baseball player Darryl Strawberry indicted on tax evasion charges • 2007 73rd Heisman Tro-
phy Award: Tim Tebow, Florida (QB) • 2011 The NBA and players union reach financial agreement to end a 161day lockout, shortening the season by 16 games • 2018 U.S. President Donald Trump announces John Kelly will be stepping down as White House Chief of Staff at the end of the year
Olden Days Fun Word find from Beck Museums of Branson
• TAG • TOP KITE • JARTS • YOYO • TWISTER • CORKBALL • WORK UP • DRESS UP • CAP GUNS • ANTE OVER • WIFFLE BALL • RED ROVER • DODGEBALL • KEEP AWAY • ROUND BEAR • KICK (the) CAN • BALL AND JACKS • HIDE AND GO SEEK • SPIN THE BOTTLE • SOFA CUSHION FORT • FENDER WHEEL BIKE
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Across 1. Uncle with a top hat 4. Traps by stealth 10. Forest unit 14. Apr. consultant 15. Hide out indefinitely 16. “On Golden Pond” bird 17. One way to be left 19. Comfy cozy 20. Historic racehorse 21. Computer programmer, e.g. 22. ___ upswing (rising) 23. Truman’s state 27. Flamed meat venue, briefly 31. Past potentates 34. Back on the boat 35. Where Moses floated 36. “Men in Black” quarry 37. Suffix with cynic 40. As well 42. Bovine chaw? 43. Univ. mil. group 45. Help and comfort 47. Mugs of suds 49. 1990 Hackman thriller 53. Not one of the gang 54. You must reed this? 58. Midshipman’s counterpart 60. Transports for 36-Across 62. Way off base? 63. Circular 66. Ditto 67. Books in hotel drawers 68. “To Kill a Mockingbird” character 69. Observer 70. Second in the credits, often 71. Unusual gift of sight
Down 1. Dunderhead 2. For the bees 3. ___ cum laude 4. Artie or George 5. Generic 6. Astronaut with Armstrong and Collins 7. Color of Mao’s little book 8. Continental abbr. 9. Place bugs or wires 10. Nonwinner 11. Presidential advisor, affectionately 12. Bounder 13. Tech. dept. in a university 18. Provide with a medal 21. 2003 play-off 10-Down 24. Treadmill site, perhaps 25. Refine, as flour 26. Preminger of film 28. Letters on a Michelin 29. Hazy appearance
30. Proof letters 31. Bird over the waves 32. Long Greek promenade 33. First roofed ballpark 38. Wise words 39. Actress Rogers 41. Kimono tie 44. More like Simon Legree 46. Parent, back and forth 48. Methuselah’s father 50. Giant legend Mel 51. Treat the ice again 52. Egg quality 55. Pioneer bathyspherist William 56. Popular cookies 57. Legally block 58. Check out, as a joint 59. Not here 61. Gorby’s former domain 63. Brit. broadcaster 64. Spanish river 65. They make hosp. deliveries
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• STEEL WHEEL SKATES • KING OF THE MOUNTAIN
• PIN THE TAIL (on the donkey)
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