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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
PLUS:
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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Been Thinkin’ About...November fog – SEE PAGE 1C
WEEKEND WEATHER:
Big changes in the weather on tap for the weekend. Expect rain and some storms Friday with a high in the 60s. Temps drop off the rest of the weekend, with overnight lows in the 20s.
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.
The unique holiday display at the Keeter Center (Special to Branson Globe)
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
