Branson Globe, November 26, 2021

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November 26, 2021 • Vol. 2, Issue 94

Festive Friday Tree Lighting brightens the holiday season

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PAGE 2: Hollister woman exercises the trash away.

Story and Photos By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer Many braved the cold temperatures to enjoy the Festive Friday Christmas Tree Lighting in downtown Branson as the Liberty Plaza Christmas tree was lit.

The 30-foot tall tree, featuring more than 18,000 white lights, was officially lit in a fun-filled ceremony. The tree’s decor includes 72 red bows, signifying the city’s 72nd Adoration Parade, set for December, and serving as a symbol of hope and unity to our community

and nation.

Those in attendance enjoyed complimentary refreshments, door prizes, and music by the world famous Platters, who perform at the nearby Hot Hits Theater in downtown Branson.

DJ Matt Duncan and a representative from Dick’s 5 & 10, a favorite downtown Branson store, conducted the official countdown to the lighting event.

The tree lighting event was sponsored by the Downtown Branson Betterment Association.

Skaggs Foundation awards $1M in local health and wellness grants 49,000 lives will be impacted

PAGE 19: The Track provides winter fun.

WEATHER, PAGE 27: Nice holiday weather!

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Submitted to Branson Globe This week, Skaggs Foundation is awarding 30 Skaggs Legacy Endowment grants totaling $1,019,127 to organizations working to improve health and wellness in Stone and Taney counties. These projects are estimated to impact more than 49,000 lives

over the next year.

“The global pandemic has left us all trying to find a new normal and these organizations are adapting quickly to meet the rapidly changing needs of our community,” says Nita Jane Ayres, chairman of Skaggs Legacy EnSEE GRANTS, PAGE 23

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Need for blood donations remains high during holidays

Sharon Minor returns the contents of an actual bag of trash she picked up and emptied to show the types of trash people litter our roadways with. (Photo by Gary Groman)

Submitted to Branson Globe As the holiday season moves into full swing, emergency blood supplies continue to be a pressing need.

The ongoing effects of COVID-19 have significantly challened the nation’s blood supply heading into the fall. According to the American Red Cross, the pandemic has also resulted in fewer blood drives at schools and colleges, contributing to a drop in new blood donors that could threaten essential medical care for patients.

As holidays bring an increase in travel, the gift of life-sustaining blood and plasma is one of the best things you can give this Christmas season. The Red Cross has the following blood drives

scheduled for Taney County: • November 29, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., New Beginnings Fellowship Church, 151 Elm St, Hollister Make an appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

There are several additional opportunities to give blood through the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, the exclusive provider of blood products for medical facilities in southwest Missouri. To keep your gift local, check out these blood drives in Taney and Stone counties: • Nov. 29, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Branson Community Blood Drive • Nov. 29, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Hollister Church of Christ

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Hollister gem ‘trashes’ City aldermen exercise to clean roadways Branson candidacy declarations

By Gary J. Groman, Independent Journalist If you’re driving much on Business Highway 65 through Hollister, chances are you have seen a woman in a bright shirt or coat walking along the highway picking up trash. That woman is Sharon Miner, who, for years, has made beautifying the area she lives in a part of her daily exercise program.

Lamar Patton, the Mayor of Hollister, said, “Sharon Minor is a true Hollister treasure. I was honored to be asked to speak

about her recently at the Branson Hollister Lions Club’s ‘We Serve’ luncheon. Sharon Minor’s heart is to serve her community, every day doing something not many people think about, picking up litter.

“She needs to walk for her health and has turned that into community service on a grand scale. She doesn’t do it for awards or news articles to be written about her. She quietly does it every day, to serve her city and her community. I am proud to know her!”

Sharon said that it all started SEE TRASH, PAGE 11

open December 7

Submitted to Branson Globe The City of Branson Clerk’s office will accept Declarations of Candidacy for three aldermen seats for the spring local election December 7 through December 28.

Each of the City’s three wards will have an alderman position on the ballot. The Branson Board of Aldermen consists of six aldermen, two from each ward, and the mayor. Each of these is elected for twoyear terms.

The aldermen currently holding the seats to be considered in the

April 5, 2022, election are: • Ward 1 – Bill Skains • Ward 2 – Jeff Seay • Ward 3 – Jamie Whiteis Declarations of Candidacy must be filled out in person at the City Clerk’s office, located inside City Hall, and will be accepted beginning on December 7, 2021, at 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on December 28, 2021. Candidates’ names will be placed on the ballot in the order they file their candidacy.

For more information, including a description of the aldermen duties and the 2022 sample election packet, visit the Boards & Committees section of the city’s website, Bran-

• Nov. 29, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., First Baptist Church • Nov. 30, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Faith Community Health • Dec. 1, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Hollister Community Blood Drive • Dec. 8, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Kimberling City Community Blood Drive • Dec. 10, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints • Dec. 21, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Branson City Hall Visit https://donate.cbco.org/donor/schedules/county and click the “schedule” button on any location for additional information, or to make an appointment to donate.

sonMo.Gov. Paper packets are also available in the Clerk’s office inside Branson City Hall for pickup.

Special board meeting called for Branson/ Lakes AreaTCED

The president and board chair of the Branson/Lakes Area Tourism Community Enhancement District has called a special meeting of the board of directors, Thursday, December 2 at 9 a.m.

The meeting will be held in the conference room at 333 Corporate Place Office Building. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct a 2022 budget study session.

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Pets of the Week Tri-Lakes Humane Society, Reeds Spring

Call (417) 272-8113 or visit www.tri-lakeshumanesoc.org

Grand Country’s Indoor Waterpark doubles in size Submitted to Branson Globe Branson’s Grand Country announces doubling the size of Splash Country Indoor Waterpark for early 2022.

Glenn Robinson, owner and founder of Grand Country Resort, says the new indoor addition will include a 5,000 sq. ft. wave pool, two racing raft rides, an extra thrill dark raft ride and a new basketball activity pool. The expansion will offer more attractions year-round for our many repeat guests and the growing number of first-time families visiting Branson.

The addition is a continuation of Grand Country’s goal of bringing first-time attractions to Grand Country Resort.

Grand Country Resort is an entire family vacation in one place. The award-winning property includes Grand Country Inn, Grand Country

Music Hall, Grand Country Buffet, multiple shops, indoor and outdoor mini golf, an arcade, indoor go-karts,

and more. Vacation packages are available. For more information visit www.grandcountry.com.

JOANIE is a 9-month-old female. Joanie is a very chill, easy going girl who loves to be petted. She loves her toys and treats and gets along well with others. She is going to make someone a great girl.

STALLONE is a 3-year-old male Terrier/Boxer mix. He was found as a stray but this guy is just the best. He is pretty calm and very observant. This beautiful boy is waiting for a forever home.

Meet Shorty Our November Pet of the Month www.turtlecreekbranson.com

He is super energetic as he is only 4 months old. He loves swimming and running. He is very affectionate for his family and also his favorite toy (Mr. Banana Man).

He loves meeting new people and friends! info@turtlecreekbranson.com

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Many ways you can make this holiday season a blessing season Toy and food drive underway

By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer For the second year in a row, the Branson Globe is holding a food drive and toy drive to help those less fortunate in our area.

We will be collecting new, unwrapped toys and nonperishable food items for our neighbors in need through December 23. Toys collected through December 15 will be given to the Salvation Army for their annual toy distribution for families in need in Taney County.

Toys collected after that date will be given to children in our area who otherwise might not receive Christmas gifts.

Nonperishable food items will be donated to Christian Action Ministries, the area’s largest food bank, to help combat hunger in the Taney County area.

Donations of toys and food can be dropped off at The Flag Store in downtown Branson, 114 South Commercial Street or at the Branson Globe office at 2460 South Business Highway 65, Suite 106 in Hollister. Additional drop-off sites will be announced soon.

holiday season.

Presented by the Branson Parks and Recreation, the Adopt a Senior programs offer a little joy to area senior citizens during the holidays.

Christmas wish lists from area senior citizens can be picked up at the Branson Community Center or the Branson Rec Plex, or can be obtained by emailing Traci Burrow, Community Center Coordinator at tburrow@bransonmo.gov.

Simply shop for items on your senior citizen’s list and return those items to the Branson Rec Plex or the Branson Community Center by Monday, December 13.

For more information, visit the Special Events Page of the Branson Parks and Recreation website, bransonparksandrecreation.com.

Faith Community Health inspires all to join global ‘GivingTuesday’ Submitted to Branson Globe

Faith Community Health (FCH) will host a #GivingTuesday charity event on November 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Faith Community Health Clinic in Branson, complete with a local blood drive, a bit of holiday cheer and a visit from the man himself…Santa!

As a global celebration, #GivingTuesday is widely considered the official kickoff to the holiday giving season. The day is meant to inspire individuals to give to multiple local and national charitable organizations as a chance to spread cheer during the holiday season. “Giving Tuesday has become a global event because it’s an opportunity for charities, large and small, to gain a platform in order to cast their vision to their communities. At FCH, we are honored to join in this event with partners like CAM and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, organizations which are supporting so many in our region,” said Anne

E McGregor, Faith Community Health’s, Executive Director.

“During this time of health, economic and unemployment uncertainty it feels great to join together in support of one another,” said Michele Dean, Director of Development and Community Partnerships at the charitable clinic. “Every act of kindness is not only a beacon of hope, it can be life-changing.”

The event, taking place at Faith Community Health’s Clinic, 610 South 6th Street in Branson, from 9

a.m. to 4 p.m., is open to the public and free to attend. FCH encourages Individuals to find out more at www.faithcommunityhealth.org.

Area organizations also participating are the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, (donate.cbco. org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/128849) who will be taking blood donations and Christian Action Ministries (CAM) who will be collecting unused personal hygiene SEE BLESSING, PAGE 8

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Thanksgiving has nothing to do with pilgrims, Indians or colonialism First Amendment to the United States Constitution Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

Rob Doherty Publisher (504) 583-8907 robd@bransonglobe.com Janet Steinkamp Editor editor@bransonglobe.com Gary Groman, a.k.a. The Ole Seagull Independent Writer Tiffany Brown Staff Writer tiffanykathleenbrown@ gmail.com Kim Chappell Ad Designer gabbydor210@gmail.com Mark Feder Account Representative (805) 320-3746 shotgunart@yahoo.com Karen Halfpop Digital/Production Director production@ BransonGlobe.com KD Michaels Staff Writer kdmichaelsbranson1@ gmail.com Cynthia Thomas Staff Writer cjthomas74@yahoo.com Daryl Weather Weather Forecaster bransonwx@gmail.com

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By Gary J. Groman, a.k.a. The Ole Seagull It does, however, have everything to do with giving thanks! Yet in today’s society, there are those who will attack everything to make a point or further their cause or agenda, even Thanksgiving. To an Ole Seagull, it is a special day of giving thanks. To him, that’s a simple concept that transcends everything else.

Common sense tells him that something celebrated as “Thanksgiving Day” should be a day of “giving thanks.” Generally speak-

ing, who among us says “thank you” to “no one?” When “thanks” is given, it is for something and “given” to the person or entity believed to have provided that something.

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

The true meaning of “Thanksgiving” and its involvement with the very foundation of our nation can be readily gleaned from the

proclamations establishing it and history itself. One of the “First Thanksgiving Proclamations,” issued in 1676 by the Governing Council of Charlestown, Massachusetts, proclaimed, “a day of Solemn Thanksgiving and praise to God for such his Goodness and Favor ….”

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

On November 16, 1789, the first president of the United States, George Washington, issued a Thanksgiving proclamation stating, “Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor, and Whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint committee requested me to ‘recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanks-giving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many single favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and SEE OLE SEAGULL, PAGE 25

For the People: Branson Mayor Larry Milton

Hello friends, As we welcome another Ozark Mountain Christmas season in the Branson region, I want to thank everyone in our city for contributing to the “most wonderful time of the year.” It is my hope that every Christmas season our celebrations grow larger and more extravagant so we can establish our city as America’s No. 1 Christmas destination!

If you want to start a New Year’s resolution to exercise a little early this year, I want you to know we have a phenomenal new walking/jogging

track at Eiserman Park. I had the pleasure of participating in the ribbon cutting ceremony, and I can tell you this track is soft enough for even old Marine knees like mine.

I wanted to take use this update to keep you up to speed on what your city government is doing. The board of aldermen passed the 2022 City budget at a special meeting on November 18. This budget is similar to past budgets in that it is not sustainable; it continues to cause havoc for future boards to deal with.

Here is an example of a non-sus-

tainable budget. Your family prepares a five-year budget for your household. You have enough income to pay your expenses for five years.

However, you have no money budgeted for car expenses. You know you will have car expenses; you just have not planned for any and you will handle those expenses as they come up. But where does the money come from for the car expenses?

As your mayor, I intend to put a stop to this and address our financial shortfalls head on. We will begin working on our 2023 budget this Jan-

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uary, and we will not wait until the end of the year. This is an extremely SEE MAYOR, PAGE 7

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Reflections: The flower by the wall

By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer Sometimes beauty occurs in unexpected places.

Actually, over the last couple of years, it has been hard some days to see much beauty anywhere.

Navigating my dad’s home care, eventually placing him in longterm care, keeping an eye on his home, and his passing away last month haven’t been easy, especially given the untimely death of my only sibling a few years ago and the added challenges of COVID-19 restrictions. Other people who have struggled financially or lost loved ones can relate. And while we don’t want to overlook blessings during that same time— like my new grandchild—the daily grind can get overwhelming.

It’s hard to hear God’s voice in the day-to-day mundane.

Last week, on one of my frequent trips to get some maintenance chores done at Dad’s house, I saw a bright splash of purple as I pulled into the driveway and got out of my car. I was surprised—the color wasn’t from the weather-hardy mums I had planted to brighten the fall aspect of the house; rather, it came from a lone stalk of iris near the rock base of the house wall.

Iris don’t normally bloom in the fall; they’re a spring and summer thing in the Ozarks. My mom’s collection, sadly neglected after her death several years ago until I finally decided something must be done, had already been dead-

headed and trimmed back for the season. But this brave little plant, in spite of chilly nights and cool days, decided to pop up several new leaves and a new stalk of blooms as a colorful treat on a day I wasn’t expecting it.

God often operates in the unexpected. In the Old Testament book of 1 Kings, the prophet Elijah was stressed out and hoping to hear God in a whirlwind, an earthquake or a fire, but God spoke in a “still, small voice.” Moses heard God speak from a burning bush. And after Jesus’ crucifixion, Mary Magdalene expected to find a body in a tomb behind a heavy stone, but turned to find the risen Savior standing beside her.

On a day I had lots to get done

By Joshua Heston, editor-in-chief, StateoftheOzarks Media & Design Just Thursday, I found myself north bound on Highway 65 as a cold blue-gray sky soared overhead. Altocumulus clouds reigned over a landscape turned decidedly brown.

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important process, and we need to take the time to get it right.

We will begin with a blank canvas and create a brand new budget, from the ground up. We will

prioritize and scrub every single income and expense line-item. We will also work to plug any holes that currently reduce the revenues that are owed to the city. As Alderman Cooper stated, “We will look at our budget with a different

and was just plugging along trying to do it, that bright splash of purple was a reminder of the God who loves me, who cared enough to surprise me with a flower I wasn’t expecting. And then I started thinking about that little plant.

It was close to the stone part of the house wall that absorbed the warmth of the day’s sunshine. By being close to the wall, that plant was able to withstand the chilly nighttime temperatures, just as staying close to God, remaining committed to the Bible and Christian fellowship, can help me withstand the hardships I’m bound to encounter. In turn, I can hopefully be a blessing to someone else, that unexpected reminder of God’s love that we all sometimes need.

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Breakfast at Tiffany’s: A spacious place

Cold November days Nothin’ special.

Nonetheless, mid-November is still a favorite time for me.

The rash of fall colors — yellow hickory, red sumac and rust oak, orange sassafras — have been washed away like so much confetti. In some ways, it is almost a relief. The beauty of a striking autumn brings with it a sense of tension: as though one strong breath will make it all blow away.

No, there is that sense of relief when the leaves are gone and the beauty is of a more subtle sort.

Frost and fog on the mountaintops. A purple sky at twilight. Cedars, dark and green and fragrant in the glades. Were it not for the bustle of the holiday season, it could be a quiet time of reflection, hopefully of a season well-lived.

By Tiffany Brown, Staff Writer “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside the still waters.”

Psalm 23:1-2 A few years ago, God blessed my kids and I with a rental home that sat on around two-thirds of an acre. I had nothing to mow it with and couldn’t afford a new mower on $8 an hour. So I prayed. I prayed that God would find me a reliable mower that I could afford. And

one day while doing one of my favorite pastimes—going to yard sales—I found a little red TroyBilt mower that a teenage boy had fixed up. He pulled the string and it started right up on the first try. I bought that mower with all I had left in my bank account...$50. I wondered how such a tiny old mower would keep up with my big yard. But God had provided it, and I knew this little miracle mower wouldn’t let me down. I put that mower through a lot of grief. I accidentally left it in the rain once. It has cut grass that many times was almost high enough to make into hay bales. It faithfully continued to start right up, usually on the first pull of the string. The one time it did break down, God gave me the knowledge to fix it and it started right up again. I believe that mow-

er could have endured 40 years in the desert with the Israelites, just like their shoes did. Not because it’s anything special, but because God chose to bless me with it so that I could maintain the spacious place he had provided.

I am reminded of the spiritual green pastures that David spoke of in Psalm 23. An indisputable fact about lush green grass is that it has to be trimmed regularly so that it doesn’t get out of control. When God brings you to your spacious green pastures, he won’t leave you without the tools to maintain your precious turf. It may take a lot of work and sweat. But after the work is done, you will look around at the beauty that God has placed you in—knowing that you had a hand in it—and you will appreciate it that much more.

lens.” YOUR City owes this to you.

I’m thankful that you all have trusted me to lead our city. With a mayor and board that will have your back, the best days of Branson are ahead of us. Speaking of thankful, Happy

Thanksgiving! I hope that you will all enjoy an abundant Thanksgiving full of food, family and relaxation.

I’m thankful every day for the citizens of our great city and the blessing of living in Branson. Take time this Thanksgiving to unplug, unwind

and prepare for the new year that is fast approaching. I look forward to hearing about how the holidays went for you and sharing some stories of my own. That’s it for now, but stay tuned for my next update soon!

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products.

All attendees will receive a shirt and gift bag, with local donations from area businesses.

Faith Community Health is a charitable clinic providing affordable whole-person care and wellness education for under-resourced and uninsured residents in Stone and Taney counties. Find more on FCH, its resources, and about the event on our website: www.faithcommunityhealth.org. Community Blood

Center of the Ozarks is the exclusive provider of blood to all surrounding hospitals.

For more information, or to schedule a blood donation appointment, contact the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks at 417-227-5006 or go to www.cbco.org/donate-blood.

Final opportunity to attend Festival of Trees

By KD Michaels, Staff Writer This is the last week to visit Branson’s Festival of Trees event at the Branson Landing.

Festival of Trees, a fundraiser for

Christian Action Ministries, offers guests a chance to view dozens of unique and beautifully decorated trees, all available for sale. Also for sale is a large selection of unique Christmas ornaments and holiday decor, much of it handmade.

Located in Suite 1105 at the Branson Landing, the Festival of Trees is the largest fundraiser, annually, for Christian Action Ministries, the area’s primary food pantry serving Taney County.

Festival of Trees is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, and 12 to 6 on Sunday. The last day for the fundraiser is Sunday, November 28.

Forsyth Library holding Festival of Trees fundraiser

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Forsyth Library Thrift Store, “The Markdown” is seeking a dependable, able-bodied, committed individual to work Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in the thrift store workroom from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Duties include sorting donations and hanging clothing, plus other duties as assigned, and applicants must be able to safely lift and handle 25-lb. items.

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Honor a loved one with a ‘Knot Forgotten’ bow

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loved one with a Knot Forgotten bow.

Meghan Connell, Skaggs Foundation president, says “The red velvet bows are a wonderful way to honor and encourage someone special, recognize a caregiver or pay tribute to a loved one who has passed.”

The bows are elegantly displayed on the 14-foot Cox Medical Center Branson Outpatient Center Christmas tree through Dec. 31. Five-inch Knot Forgotten bows are $5 each; 10-inch bows are $10 each; and extra-large eternal bows are $100 each. Eternal bows are displayed annually on the Outpatient Center tree and throughout the lobby.

Knot Forgotten is a project of Skaggs Foundation. All proceeds are dedicated to supporting Skaggs Foundation and improving health and wellness throughout Stone and Taney counties.

To purchase a bow, visit SkaggsFoundation.org, call 417-348-8998, or visit the Skaggs Foundation office at 101 Skaggs Road, Suite 404, in Branson.

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Easy Cheesy Green Bean Casserole

By Kerry Dawn Green I have no idea why I only make this once or twice a year because it’s the best thing EVER. • 1 can (26 ounce size) green beans, drained • 1 can (10.5 ounce size) condensed cream of soup, (you know by now that I prefer celery) • 8-10 ounces fried onion rings • 5 ounces Velveeta • 1/4 c. whole milk Preheat the oven to 350.

In a large saucepan combine the

soup, milk and cheese and heat on low stirring often until combined.

Add green beans and one-half of the onions.

In a bowl, gently combine the green beans and soup. Stir in the melted Velveeta.

Place the green bean mixture in a 9x9 casserole dish. Top with the remaining onions.

Place the casserole in the oven and bake at 350 degrees F. for 20 minutes or until bubbly in the middle.

Serve hot.

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years ago in Iowa. While walking near their acreage, she noticed the cans and trash along the road she was on. “Our road was next to the highway. Drinkers would take it from one town to the next to stay off of the highway and throw their beer cans out because they didn’t want to get picked up on the highway with the empty beer cans,” she said.

She made the decision to start picking up the beer cans and trash on her walk. She also points out that, at the time, Iowa gave a five-cent redemption on beverage cans. She carried two bags, one for trash and one for the “redemption eligible” containers. She disposed of the trash and donated the redemption proceeds from the containers to various charities.

With a big smile, she said, “We sold our acreage up in Iowa and were homeless.” They had considered different areas to retire in and had decided on the Branson area. Although this was the general area they wanted, she points out that they

were not sure “where we wanted to land permanently.” They initially stayed at Fall Creek while deciding where to finally settle.

She said that Gary, her husband, and she decided to “finally settle” in Hollister. It is away from the daily Branson traffic, is quiet with a small-town flavor, and has everything they typically need within minutes of their residence. At the same time, it’s within easy access to Branson’s hospitals, shopping, shows and entertainment.

Since moving to Hollister in 2016, every day her schedule and weather permit, she walks a route of about four miles picking up trash as she goes. Her route goes from Taneycomo Terrace down Railroad Road to Business 65, north to the round-about, and back south past Casey’s to 4th Street and Downing Street retracing her route back to Taneycomo Terrace. As she walks, she picks up the trash not only directly beside the roadway, but other trash she notices in parks and parking lots.

She says, “Generally I take three bags. I figure on using

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two of them and having one in reserve.” When she gets a full bag, she uses any of the city’s trash containers and has the cooperation of several people and businesses along her route that permit her to leave her filled bags in their containers.

With a twinkle in her eye, Sharon said, “People refer to me as the ‘trash lady.’ I’m OK

with that as long as they don’t call me the ‘trashy lady.’” She says that she and Gary travel a lot and she hates seeing trash along the roadways. “We need to be more environmental conscious and make America clean again,” she adds. “I pick up trash here because I love Hollister and we want it to be clean for ourselves and our visitors.”

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Stories and photos submitted to Branson Globe December Jammin’ for Je- Hwy 165 in Branson, Missou- Rotrock’s last concert as producer. sus benefits CAM and rec- ri. The music will begin at 2 p.m. Also appearing will be Branson with theater hosts Brandon and legend Randy Plummer, Bud and ognizes Phyllis Rotrock

A special Jammin’ for Jesus concert will be held Sunday, December 5, 2021, at the Branson Famous Baldknobbers Theater, 645 State

Megan Mabe, concert hosts Mary Fay Jackson and Dale Rochell, and a special guest appearance by Mr. Randy Brooks in honor of Phyllis

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Pam Gilbert, Phyllis’ daughter, invites the community to “come celebrate the ministry of my beautiful mother, Phyllis Rotrock, on Sunday, December 5, at the final Jammin’ for Jesus that she will produce. It’s been her passion for three decades to produce this gospel music celebration as her ministry, with her constant goal to ‘feed His sheep’ both spiritually and literally.

At each concert she organized benefit giving for a local charity, collecting food and supplies needed by hundreds of local charities from women crisis centers, foster care centers, homeless shelters, rehab centers, animal shelters and more.

She has given many performers their first break while also bringing in gospel music icons like Dottie Rambo to perform for the community. She has represented her faith and her community well, truly being a good citizen of her world.”

“Phyllis is a super beautiful woman that made a dream come true for many people,” said Vicki Kettering-Paxton. We want to honor the work and dedication Phyllis

has selflessly committed to these concerts for over 20 years. Make plans now to attend. There will be a basket at the Jammin’ table at the back of the auditorium to collect cards of well wishes and appreciation for all the hard work Phyllis has done over the years.

Free admission to this special Jammin’ for Jesus is with a donation to benefit Christian Action Ministries. Donations of nonperishable food items or cash can be given at the Christian Action Ministries table which will be located just inside the front doors of the theater.

Join us for Jammin’ for Jesus at the Branson Famous Baldknobbers Theater, located at 645 State Highway 165, at Green Mountain Drive in Branson. A love offering will be taken.

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November’s seventh-grade Students of the Month were Issie Sooter and Tanner Stults.

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United Methodist Church will be turned into a winter wonderland as the very popular holiday movie, the “Polar Express,” starring Tom Hanks will be presented. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at 7 p.m.

Guests for this movie presentation are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring their lawn chairs and blankets for this magical evening aboard the “Polar Express.” Hot chocolate, popcorn and cookies will be served. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

The event will take place at the Branson United Methodist Church’s Family Life Center located at 1208 West 76 Country Blvd.

For more information call the church office at 417-334-3423 or by email at churchoffice@bransonumc.org.

Reeds Spring third grader Kaiden Toolen looks at his new dictionary with teacher Alivia Sutton.

Rotary Club of Table Rock Lake.

The dictionary distribution is an annual service project performed by the Rotary Club. Many of the students were excited to receive the dictionaries and immediately began flipping through them.

Rotary International consists of 33,000 clubs worldwide in more than 200 countries. There are more than 1.2 million individuals who belong to Rotary clubs throughout the world, representing a broad range of business, professional and community leaders. Rotary members are proud to carry out their motto, “Service Above Self.”

Rotary Club provides dictionaries to Stone Reeds Spring Middle County third graders Nearly every third grade student School students of the in Stone County now has his or month her own dictionary, courtesy of the

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The eighth grade Students of the Month were Jayla Murphy and Hoyt Gubin.

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For the second time this year, educators from Reeds Spring

Nov. 26, 2021 • 13 Schools took a classroom on the road. The Kimberling Area Library became a pop-up preschool for a day, as families with young children learned skills that will prepare the kids for kindergarten.

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Reader’s Corner: Pick up some inspiring reading

By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer Thank you so much to my friend Ruthie Oberg for inspiring these reading suggestions!

On November 22, 1963, 58 years ago, the world lost three great men: President John F. Kennedy, Aldous Huxley, and C.S. Lewis. Although Americans are likely most familiar with the assassination of JFK, with some remembering exactly where they were when they heard the news, all three men were giants in their fields. In commemoration, how about picking up one of their books to read? If you don’t own one, check your local library. Any of them will challenge your thinking!

For JFK, “Profiles in Courage” is a go-to. This collection of brief biographies of former U.S. senators won a Pulitzer Prize for biography in 1957. (Okay, the Kennedy family influence may have had something to do with it, but it’s still an inspirational book!)

For Huxley, if you haven’t read “Brave New World,” this would be a great time to do it. This dystopian novel, consistently ranked in the top 50 English novels of all

time, may actually look eerily familiar to today’s news.

For C.S. Lewis, how about a visit to Narnia, or a revisit if it’s been awhile? Stepping through that wardrobe never fails to enchant and to inspire faith. If you’re already quite familiar with “The Chronicles of Narnia,” check out another of his fiction works, “Til We Have Faces.” But you can’t go wrong with any of Lewis’s works. If today’s “anything goes” or “all paths lead to the same place” culture has your knowledge of Christian apologetics on shaky ground, reread “Mere Christianity” or any of his nonfiction titles.

Ruthie Oberg is an events speaker with the Flower Pentecostal Heritage Center, a ministry of the Assemblies of God. She is an ordained AG minister with extensive knowledge of Christian history and Pentecostal history.

Her presentations are educational, entertaining and inspirational.

She is available to speak at church functions and conferences; visit https://ruthieoberg.org for info.

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Table Rock Chamber award winners announced at awards banquet

By KD Michaels, Staff Writer The Table Rock Chamber of Commerce honored members of the community in a recent Awards Banquet, the 2021 Lake Splash Community Awards program, held at Branson’s Chateau on the Lake.

Officer Ryan Clement of the Water Patrol Division of the Missouri State Highway Patrol was awarded The Guardian Award. This award recognizes a first responder who provides fearless and unselfish service to keep the community safe.

Clement was the lead investigator of a boating accident and due to his diligence and hard work, the hit and run boater was identified.

The Business of the Year Award was presented to Branson Bank Lending Center. The bank was recognized for the help they gave local businesses during the Covid pandemic, as they assisted with navigating through the Payroll Protection Program loan, allowing the businesses funds to continue paying their employees. Larry Maloney and his team at the Branson Bank Lending Center in Stone County worked tirelessly to make sure local businesses and self-employed individuals had access to necessary funding.

The recipient of the Trailblazer of

the Year was Carrie Padilla. The Trailblazer Award is given to an individual who has demonstrated tremendous leadership in business or community development for at least 10 years and positively impacts the community.

Over the past several years, Padilla has volunteered with many area organizations, including the Southern Stone County Fire Department Auxiliary. She was instrumental in beginning the Stone Country Christmas Assistance program and goes above and beyond to help her community in every possible way.

Maureen Darby was awarded the evening’s most prestigious honor, the Community Service Award. This is presented, annually, to an organization or individual who has improved the quality of life, economy, educational opportunities, beauty, serenity or safety of the area. Darby holds food drives at her State Farm Insurance office to benefit Stone County OACAC as well as toy drives for the Stone Country Christmas Assistance program. Darby has a true heart for service and is involved in many area organizations, including the Lions Club, Rotary Club, Stone Country Citizens in Action and the Tri-Lakes Humane Society, just to name a few.

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Stone County Extension seeks council candidates Submitted to Branson Globe Nominations are being accepted for the January 2022 public election of Stone County’s University of Missouri Extension Council, according to County Engagement Specialist Jenni Nevatt. Candidate recommendations may be made by contacting the Stone County Extension office at 417-357-6812. Nominees will then be contacted to secure their permission before being placed on the ballot.

Nominations for the nine open positions must be made by Nov. 30.

Stone County’s council election will be held the third week of January, Jan. 17–21. The election is being held in accordance with state law (Chapter 262.550-262.620 R.S. Mo. 1969).

“In Stone County, we are seeking people from all walks of life who are interested in education and the progress of our community to serve on the extension council,” said Nevatt. “An active council ensures that educational needs in the community are addressed.”

Missouri state statutes create county councils to work with University of Missouri Extension in

planning and carrying out Extension programs in their county, providing local Extension governance and representing the diversity of the county’s population. Each Missouri county has an Extension council made up of elected and appointed members who represent the broad educational needs and backgrounds of people in that county. Council candidates must be at least 18 years old and reside in the district they represent. The Stone County Extension council meets on the first Monday of each month in Galena.

University of Missouri Extension offers educational programs addressing high-priority areas like agriculture, horticulture, nutrition, consumer and family economics, business and industry, community development and youth development (4-H).

A brochure about county councils is available upon request and information about the program can be found at the extension website at http://extension.missouri.edu/stone or by calling or visiting the extension center in the old courthouse in Galena, Mo.

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What’s going on in here?

By Stephanie Barney, Owner/ Lightspeed Electrical Have you ever wondered what exactly your electrical panel does?

A home’s system of wiring and circuits is often compared to the nervous system in the body, with the main electrical panel (or load center) being the heart. Let’s take a look at all the ways your panel manages and monitors this force we call electricity.

After the high voltage line power has been ‘stepped down’ from the power lines to a transformer, it enters your home and is ‘stepped down’ again, or distributed into the many smaller amperage circuits that bring power to different areas of your home. The breakers are the devices that monitor the circuits, making sure that they do not exceed their amperage rating.

For example, your water heater requires a wire sized/rated to carry 30 amps and that wire is protected by a 30-amp breaker. If you install a new water heater that draws 40 amps, you would be overloading (or overheating) that 30-amp wire. Your breaker would trip as a warning to you that something is unsafe.

Another function of your panel is to connect the grounding system which protects your home and its residents. Both ground and neutral wires within your home

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are mounted to specific terminals in your panel which then connect to the incoming service from the main line.

As power flows between your wires and breakers, your wires expand and shrink (from heat and usage). Over time, this repeated expansion can loosen connections that secure the wires into the breakers. This is why it is a good idea to have your electrician perform a ‘panel tune up’ every few years and have connections checked and tightened.

Despite all of the work that is happening 24/7 inside of your panel, it should operate silently and the cover should be cool to the touch. If your panel is buzzing or humming, or you have concerns about breakers tripping, call the experts at Lightspeed Electrical, 417-239-5050. We are here to help.

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Four reasons to shop Small Business Saturday

By Lauren Schwahn of NerdWallet | AP News When you think about holiday shopping, your mind probably goes to big-box retailers before your neighborhood bookstore or antique shop. But in a time marked by widespread supply chain disruptions and inflation, underdog small businesses deserve our attention.

Enter Small Business Saturday.

Small Business Saturday is an annual event created by American Express that encourages consumers to shop at small businesses during the busy holiday season.

It takes place the Saturday after Thanksgiving, which lands on Nov. 27 this year.

Here’s why you should consider shopping small for the holidays, and what to expect.

• MAIN STREET BUSINESSES NEED SUPPORT The pandemic hit businesses hard. Roughly 200,000 additional establishments — mostly small ones — permanently closed between March 2020 and February 2021, according to a Federal Reserve report. That’s on top of the pre-pandemic rate of roughly 600,000 annual closures. Many surviving businesses are still at risk, due to factors like deferred

rent payments and overdue credit card bills. Your patronage could give them a fighting chance.

“I think we have to ask ourselves as consumers, would we be sad if a retailer closed?” says Lauren Beitelspacher, associate professor and chair of the marketing division at Babson College in Massachusetts. “And if the answer is yes, then we have to find ways to shop and support there when we can.”

Shopping and dining on Small Business Saturday is one way to show appreciation for local businesses, especially those we’ve depended on during the pandemic, Beitelspacher adds.

Remember the restaurants you got takeout from during stay-athome orders? Or the skin care boutique that supplied you with hand sanitizer? They were there for us when we needed them; let’s return the favor.

• COMMUNITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT BENEFIT The dollars you spend on Small Business Saturday make a difference beyond retailers’ doors. Small businesses create local jobs and pay local taxes, which keeps money circulating within communities.

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The Track: A source of great winter fun for the entire family

By K. D. Michaels, Staff Writer The Track Family Fun Parks, dotting Branson’s 76 Country Boulevard, are well known for being the area’s prime location for family fun, with classic go-kart tracks, high rise go-kart tracks, bumper boats, laser tag, mini golf, kids’ rides and more. The Track Family Fun Parks, in particular Track 4, also offer the best in winter fun!

The Branson Ferris Wheel is located at Track 4 and is an exciting attraction at any time of year.

During the Christmas season, the

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Ferris Wheel dons holiday colors and is lit in hues of red and green.

Branson visitors can enjoy riding the Ferris Wheel, 150 feet in height, day or night. During the evening hours, the 16,000 color-changing LED lights make it a breathtaking sight. Electrify, the nightly music and light spectacular can be seen hourly and is beyond compare, as the lights outlining the Ferris Wheel’s exterior dance to accompanying music.

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Homeland Security suggests ways to fight human trafficking

By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer Every day, special agents from Homeland Security Investigations, an element of the Department of Homeland Security and a sub-component of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), work around the globe to uncover and stop human trafficking. A team from HSI recently presented at the Forsyth Chamber of Commerce luncheon meeting and provided additional information to Globe staff, to help fight trafficking in the Ozarks.

Many people think of human trafficking as the ruthless snatching of unsuspecting victims— like in the movie “Taken”—yet

are unaware of the fact that it happens in much less dramatic ways right in their own communities. Victims are found nationwide in the agriculture, hospitality, restaurant, domestic labor, and other industries, in addition to the sex trafficking facilitated on the street, in businesses fronting for prostitution, and particularly online.

“Any time there is force, fraud, or coercion involved, it’s trafficking,” said James Wright, Deputy Special Agent in Charge for investigations in southwest Missouri. Wright said sex trafficking often goes hand in hand with drugs and gang activity.

Although any demographic is at

risk, across all income levels and family types, victimized juveniles are statistically often from broken homes, with a high percentage of foster children.

Recognizing key indicators of trafficking is the first step in identifying victims and helping save lives. Visit the Homeland Security website, https://www. dhs.gov/blue-campaign/materials/indicator-card , to download or order the Blue Campaign indicator card, a small plastic card that lists common signs of trafficking and how to report the crime. For youth, signs may include new habits, more time spent online, clothing the child previously couldn’t afford, a new

romantic interest with an older male, or tattoos. Rather than sudden disappearance, a relationship is built first, usually online, making lack of supervision a huge issue. Parents must be proactively aware of their child’s online activity: don’t allow chat room use, know passwords, and review browsing histories. Check your child’s TikTok, Instagram, and other social media for new friends, particularly older followers. This is harder to do in foster care situations since there is not typically as much relationship between child and caregiver, but nonetheless important. In areas of rural poverty, building relationships often involves the promise of a job or escape from a troubled family situation.

Although larger cities are more conducive to trafficking due to more gang activity and higher concentrations of at-risk youth, Agent Wright said Branson does have some risk factors due to the tourism, particularly in the hospitality industry. Although there are legitimate organizations providing opportunities for

foreign laborers utilizing special visas and earning the prevalent wage in hotels and restaurants, Wright said, these industries are often targeted by traffickers. Be suspicious if employees don’t seem to be free to leave if another opportunity arises, aren’t allowed to respond to invitations to social events or church, are closely monitored to prevent any conversation with customers, or if the same employees seem to be working overly long shifts or other obvious violations of labor laws.

HSI is the principal investigative arm of DHS, second in coverage and size only to the FBI. A top HSI priority is to protect the public from victimization, and the child exploitation investigations program is a vital component. HSI works globally and builds strong partnerships, both governmental and NGOs, to identify and rescue victims and apprehend offenders, as well as make the internet a safer place for teens and children. HSI encourages the public to report any SEE TRAFFICKING, PAGE 21

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suspicious activity through its toll-free Tip Line, 1-866-DHS-2ICE, or completing an online tip form. Outside the U.S. and Canada, call 802-872-6199; TTY for hearing-impaired callers is 802872-6196. An Operation Predator smartphone app contains additional information. Suspected child exploitation can also be reported to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST. Referrals to the tip line are sent to the closest HSI office, which is Kansas City for Missouri, to initiate gathering information for a complete investigation. Other partnerships are built with local law enforcement and child pro-

tection agencies for situations of immediate danger, Wright said.

In any case where immediate harm seems likely, observers should call 911.

Since youth engaged in meaningful activities and relationships are at much lower risk, another way to help locally is by volunteering or donating to agencies that provide quality care for kids, including afterschool programs, and community-based nonprofits that address issues of poverty or provide activities, legitimate job training, and restoration of the missing relationships and support that created the risk in the first place. Working together, communities can partner with HSI to help fight trafficking and protect our youth.

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“By doing their shopping at local small businesses, customers can directly support their neighbors and help benefit their local economies,” said Mark Madrid, associate administrator for the Office of Entrepreneurial Development at the U.S. Small Business Administration, in

an email.

Shopping small for the holidays can also be environmentally friendly. When locally owned businesses locally source raw materials or manufactured products, it reduces the distance that goods travel, says Madhav Durbha, vice president of supply chain strategy at Coupa Software, a California-based busi-

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“No shipping from across the globe and less packaging make for a smaller carbon footprint,” Durbha says.

• IT CAN OFFER A BETTER SHOPPING EXPERIENCE Ongoing supply chain issues and inflation mean shoppers will likely see less inventory and higher prices this holiday shopping season.

“It’s basic economics, right? The supply is going to be lower, and so the demand is going to be higher, and so the prices are not going to drop like they have in the past.

I’m not saying that there won’t be deals, but it might not be deals on the hot-ticket items that we want,” Beitelspacher says.

Flashy doorbuster deals that bigname retailers traditionally flaunt during holiday sales might be harder to come by. Shoppers can expect sold-out items and shipping delays in categories like toys, luxury goods and consumer electronics, Durbha says.

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Shops that sell secondhand goods or items produced in the same community will be shielded from much of the supply chain disruption, Durbha says.

Shopping small for the holidays boasts other advantages, too. Shoppers can receive more personalized service and experience smaller crowds. Many small businesses also entice customers with exclusive discounts, promotions or freebies on Small Business Saturday — so saving money is still on the table.

• YOU CAN FIND UNIQUE GIFTS Shop at Target, Walmart or Best Buy and you’ll find little variation among their product selection.

“If you go to a big brand store, you can find that (inventory) in a thousand stores. But if you go to a small, locally owned business, you can find something very special and very unique for the holiday season,” Durbha says.

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See what interesting, rare or oneof-a-kind gifts you can discover on Small Businesses Saturday.

TIPS FOR SHOPPING SMALL Check your favorite local retailers’ websites and social media pages for store offerings, hours and event announcements in the days leading up to Small Business Saturday. You can also find participating businesses online using the American Express Shop Small map or by exploring hashtags like #shopsmall and #SmallBusinessSaturday.

Then, start gathering ideas for your gift list. You can get a sense of what might be in stock and within budget when Small Business Saturday arrives.

“Or get a head start on your shopping now,” Madrid said. “It’s never a bad time to support small businesses and to help boost your local economy.”

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Skaggs Foundation Director of Community Relations Mindy Honey, back row center, presents Hollister Middle School Counselor, Sandy Brown, with a check for Resources to the Rescue. Resources to the Rescue will create an online, searchable database of local resources to help individuals and families throughout Stone and Taney counties. Hollister School administration and students joined Honey and Brown in celebrating the grant. (Special to Branson Globe)

Stoney Hayes, executive director of the Boys and Girls Club of the Ozarks, second from left, accepts a $5,000 grant from Skaggs Foundation Board of Directors, from left, Karen Hal, David Arney and Tracy Hamilton. The grant will provide scholarship funds for families who otherwise could not afford to send their child to the Boys and Girls Club over the summer. (Special to Branson Globe)

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dowment Grant Committee. “They are growing to meet increasing demands, thinking outside the box and doing what needs to be done to help Stone and Taney county residents live healthier lives.”

Among the 30 grants being awarded, Hollister School District is receiving a three-year, $40,000 grant to create an online, searchable database of local resources. The project, known as Resources to the Rescue, is the idea of Hollister Middle School Counselor Sandy Brown.

“This program has two parts,” Brown explains. “The first part will allow us to educate parents about all

Nov. 26, 2021 • 23 the resources available to them that may help prevent them from getting into a crisis mode situation. The second part will help us to show parents how to find and access resources on their own when they are in a crisis situation so that they do not feel that things are hopeless and give up. It is our hope that Resources to the Rescue will provide needed resources and skills for our families that will help them to avoid crisis situations.”

While the database is a new idea, other organizations are growing to meet increasing needs.

Burrell Behavioral Health is being awarded a one-year $240,000 grant to provide school-based mental health services to students who otherwise would not have the financial means to receive the services.

The award amount is double what Burrell requested two years ago when the project kicked off.

“The Skaggs Foundation grant is helping individuals in Stone and Taney County access mental health services that they wouldn’t receive otherwise,” says Cristin Martinez, assistant director of school-based services for Burrell. “Through this grant, we have seen individuals who don’t qualify for Medicaid, don’t have insurance or are have high co-

pays and have significant mental illness or suicidality recover from these symptoms, improve functioning, increase school attendance, improve grades, and decrease office referrals.

We have seen individuals obtain the coping skills necessary to not just

survive day to day but to thrive.”

“We are so proud of the work these organizations are doing,” Ayres said.

“They truly are the ‘boots on the ground’ in our community making a lasting difference for generations to come.”

See the complete list of grant recipients online. Go to www.bransonglobe.com and click on THIS LINK.

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TCRSD has new facilities. (Special to Branson Globe)

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By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer The Taney County Regional Sewer District recently celebrated their move into a new facility with a grand opening and ribbon cutting event.

“The process to build this new facility began several years ago when the District began looking for property to purchase and build an office and maintenance facility that would be all at one location,” explained Brad Albritton, Administrator for the Taney County Regional Sewer District (TCRSD). “In 2018, the District was able to purchase almost six acres in Kirbyville,

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The new facilities, located at 6733 East State Highway 76 in Kirbyville, replace the old office next to the Masonic Lodge Forsyth and the old shop building, located at the intersection of Highways F and 160 near Merriam Woods.

Said Albritton, “We have several benefits to being in our new facilities. We are more centrally located in the county, geographically, to our many different service areas. We now have adequate maintenance and shop space for properly storing and working on our equipment, and modern office space with ample room to grow with additional staff in the future.”

A total of 10 employees currently work for the TCRSD, with five being office staff and the remainder working in the field. All employees are now based out of the new facility.

The TCRSD covers all of Taney County.

“Our current service areas extend from the State Park Marina and the Branson Belle on the west side of the county all the way as far east as the Village of Taneyville,” Albritton explained. “We serve the Emory Creek subdivision and go as far south as the Big Bear developments on Table Rock Lake and some large areas surrounding the cities of Hollister, Forsyth and Rockaway Beach. All areas totaled, we served a little over 4,000 customers.”

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opening recently with more than 200 guests in attendance.

Following the ribbon cutting, guests enjoyed a delicious meal from Kim’s BBQ Shack and tours of the new buildings.

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happiness.’”

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

“They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God, who, while dealing with us in anger for our sins, hath nevertheless remembered mercy. It has seemed to me fit and proper that they should be solemnly, reverently and grateful-

expressed their thankfulness for all that we do at the District,” said Albritton. “We were celebrating being at the new facilities with this open house event, but also celebrating and expressing our gratitude to the county voters for the renewal of the Sewer Sales Tax, which has been so vital in keeping our water clean in this area since its inception in 1993. We are very

thankful for the show of support that the community has shown, and we just wanted to say thank you back to the community through this event.”

Albritton continued, “We are very blessed to serve this county and provide vital services that help keep our recreational and drinking waters clean, safe and enjoyable. We especially thank all of the voters in the county

ly acknowledged as with one heart and one voice by the whole American People.

“I do therefore invite my fellow citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next, as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens.”

Particularly at this time in our nation’s history, it would seem appropriate to stop and give “thanks”

to Almighty God for the many blessings he has bestowed upon this nation and its people. As Lincoln so beautifully said, “No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God.”

Nov. 26, 2021 • 25 that renewed the Sewer Sales Tax to allow us to keep doing important capital improvement projects throughout the county.

The tax has done so much to benefit the county, and we are honored to have the support of our customers, voters and area partners to continue in this great work.”

Abritton also showed his appreciation to his staff.

“I am personally thankful to all of my staff at the Sewer District and my sewer board,” Albitton noted. “We have excellent employees that work hard every day to keep our operations running as smoothly as possible.

We have an amazing board that entrusts us with the day-to-day operations and we are so thankful for their ongoing support and trust.”

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HoneyPot Scrubs & Such in Ridgedale (Photo by Cindy Thomas)

By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer If you enjoy browsing one-ofa-kind gifts, home décor, accessories and books, forget those supply chain delays and shop local! You’ll find a great selection at many unique area shops, including HoneyPot Scrubs & Such, 769 St. Hwy. 86 in Ridgedale.

HoneyPot Scrubs offers a wide

variety of local artisan-made items from over 40 crafters and entrepreneurs in Missouri and Arkansas.

You’ll find birdhouses, tea towels, hair accessories, wine glasses and mugs, clothing, jewelry, locally-produced food items, custom signs, even a hand-carved walking stick, and the list could go on.

There is also a section of books by

local Ozarks authors. And be sure to check out the shop’s namesake feature items: skin care products including scrubs made with natural salts or pure cane sugar.

Honey Pot Scrubs started as a dream of being an entrepreneur, said owner Deborah Basham.

After serving in the military and working jobs in the area, she knew she wanted to own her own small business but wasn’t exactly sure what, until a co-worker suggested making salt scrubs. Already a fan of natural, healthy and eco-friendly products, Basham knew that was the idea she had been looking for. The product line now includes face cream, lotion, lip balms, and beard oils in addition to salt and sugar scrubs, all handmade with natural oils, natural salts, pure cane sugar, and other natural ingredients with no alcohol or harsh chemical additives. The basic products are also fragrance-free,

a benefit for those with allergies and sensitivities, but can be customized with fragrances if desired.

The shop is conveniently located by the Branson Cedars Resort entrance and Log Cabin Café, just a short distance off Highway 65 and down the road from the Big Cedar Lodge and Top of the Rock entrances. Hours are currently

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily; the shop will be open weekends during the winter, resuming regular hours and special events in early spring. For holiday and winter hours, check the website, https:// www.honeypotscrubs.com, follow HoneyPot Scrubs & Such on Facebook, or call 870-577-4255.

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Practice food safety to keep your holidays merry and bright Submitted to Branson Globe The holiday season is quickly approaching and with it get togethers, conversations and eating. To keep the conversation going and friends and family coming back, keeping food safe is vital. The environmental health experts at the Taney County Health Department have four easy steps to keep your food safe.

1. Clean: Bacteria can be spread throughout the kitchen and onto food.

To stay safe, always wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds before preparing food, after using the bathroom, changing diapers, and handling pets. Wash cutting boards and utensils with hot soapy water between different food items.

Rinse fresh fruits and vegetables, even those with skins and rinds that are not eaten, because bacteria on the outside can travel to the parts you eat.

2. Separate: Cross contamination can occur when foods at high risk

for causing illness if undercooked, like raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs, spread their germs to foods that are ready-to-eat with no or very light cooking. To avoid cross contamination, separate high risk foods from other foods in your shopping cart, grocery bags and in the refrigerator.

Use different cutting boards for produce and high risk foods and never place cooked high risk foods on the same plate that they were on when raw.

3. Cook: Food is safely cooked when the internal temperature gets high enough to kill germs that can make you sick. To be certain food is safely cooked, use a food thermome-

ter. Follow these internal temperature guidelines when cooking meats.

• 165°F for leftovers, casseroles, and poultry, including ground chicken and turkey • 160°F for ground meats, such as beef and pork • 145°F for whole cuts of beef, pork, veal, and lamb. Then let sit for three minutes before cutting.

• 145°F for fish, or until all the flesh is opaque 4. Chill: Refrigerate foods quickly, as cold temperatures slow the growth of harmful bacteria.

Keeping your refrigerator at a constant temperature of 40° F or less is essential to reduce foodborne illness.

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Walmart donates weighted vests to Reeds Spring Intermediate School

Reeds Spring Intermediate School employees Heather Boersma (left) and Maggie Martinez (right) receive weighted vests from Tracy Phillips (center) of the Branson West Walmart. (Special to Branson Globe)

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The vests will also be utilized in the school’s Reset Room, where students visit when they have high energy levels or an elevated emotional state. Students go through a “Move, Work, Breathe” routine to calm themselves so they can return to the classroom.

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Snow plows deployed for annual winter weather training Submitted to Branson Globe Snow plows and salt spreaders were seen on city roads recently as the City of Branson’s Public Works Department held its annual winter weather training for drivers to practice snow routes and safety procedures.

In addition to this training, the City of Branson is prepared and ready for any winter weather that may impact the 250 lane miles of roadway inside city limits. The City of Branson has a team that constantly monitors incoming weather. At the sign of any freezing precipitation, city plow drivers will immediately pretreat bridges and other high priority areas.

The City has two salt barns that, when full, have a combined total of 1,200 tons of material that includes road salt, rock chips and mixed material. The City also has the ability to produce salt brine, beet juice and calcium chloride

mixtures for pretreating roadways.

When ice and snow are predicted, the City has employees who will work 24-hours a day, on rotating 12-hour shifts, on the City’s 10 different snow routes. Every cityowned street will get cleared of snow.

Interesting facts from the 20202021 snow season: • The City saw four small weather events and two large events.

• Road crews spread 520 tons of material.

• Road crews drove 15,636 miles.

• In all, crews worked 1,718 hours and used 1,261 gallons of fuel.

For more information about how the City of Branson prepares for winter weather and clears local roads, visit the Winter Weather Preparedness section on the City’s Public Works/Engineering section of its website, BransonMo.Gov or call 417-337-8559.

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Reeds Spring Primary School Principal Karen Murray sings to children at the pop-up preschool held in Kimberling City.

According to the Start Early Organization, children who participate in high quality early childhood learning are 25% more likely to graduate from high school and are likely to earn up to 25% more in wages as an adult.

Reeds Spring Schools is dedicated to providing high quality learning opportunities to young children because it will give each child a leg-up for their futures.

Junior Auxiliary of Taney County offers Santa’s Gift House

For the 12th year, Junior Auxiliary of Taney County (JATC) is inviting children to shop for holiday gifts in Santa’s Gift House and enjoy the spirit of Ozark Mountain Christmas. This event is designed for children in Taney County schools in grades Pre-K -4. On Saturday, December 11, 2021, the event will be held at the Branson United Methodist Church Family Life Center at 1208 West 76 Country Blvd in Branson from 9 a.m.12 noon.

Santa’s Gift House is a fun event for the children and adults.

Children go “shopping” and select up to four items for 50 cents per item that they give as holiday gifts to their loved ones – parents, siblings, friends, teachers and others.

These high-quality gifts include

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More information on JATC can be found on the Junior Auxiliary website jatcmo.org

Marvell releases new recording of ‘Ozark Mountain Christmas’

“A child was born to Mary.

He was the special one. He came to save His people. Christ the newborn son...” Verse one from “Ozark Mountain Christmas” by Dr. Lynda Lynn “Ozark Mountain Christmas” has just been recorded by Branson popular singing artist, James Marvell. The song was written by Branson’s award winning songwriter Dr. Lynda Lynn and was inspired by Lynda’s husband Bud while attending a convention in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1992.

The Ozark Mountain Christmas season had recently begun, and Bud said to Lynda, “We need an Ozark Mountain Christmas song.” Lynda, never having written music before, said jokingly, “OK, I will write one!”

Now after having written many songs, Lynda remembered, “The Christmas lights were all aglow at Opryland with Christmas music in the air. Snow laced the lawn of the magnificent country music mansion. As I danced on the sidewalk I sang, ‘Come share the love, come share the joy, come be with us at Ozark Mountain Christmas!’”

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“Ozark Mountain Christmas” has an international appeal as I have added a tag in Spanish. Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world. Branson and the Ozark region invite all the world to enjoy its Ozark Mountain Christmas season.”

City of Branson receives 2022 Missouri Arts Award

The Missouri Arts Council has selected the City of Branson as Missouri’s 2022 recipient of the “Creative Community” award.

Since 1983, the Missouri Arts Council and the State of Missouri have been honoring our state’s arts heroes—the people who make the arts happen.

In selecting Branson as the winner of the Creative Community Award, the council said, “since the 1960s (Branson) has

burgeoned into a national tourism magnet centered on theater, traditional Ozark arts and especially music—now boasting nearly 40 theaters along nine miles east to west, from the 1936 Historic Owen Theatre in Branson’s historic downtown to the Silver Dollar City theme park’s outdoor amphitheater, that each week present more than 100 shows of country, pop, swing, rock, bluegrass, Broadway and gospel music, plus magic, circus, comedy and drama.

An independent panel of Missourians representing the arts community throughout the state selects the honorees from among public nominations.

members and watch and hear special guest speaker, Lora Mather, DTM, of KMF LLC, talk about the importance of communication skills for today’s professional.

The event is November 29, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Faith Lutheran Church in Branson.

“Branson Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive environment where members have the opportunity to develop their communication and leadership skills,” says Judy Rose, club president.

After hearing from Lora Mather, members and guests will enjoy a regular Toastmasters meeting that will include a prepared

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There will be a drawing among guests for a door prize.

For Zoom details and more information, email bransontoastmasters@gmail.com.

Blue Christmas service to be held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

Christmas is a crazy, hectic time for all but especially hard for those of us who have lost someone we love. Please join us at the Blue Christmas service which is a time where we remember and celebrate those we have lost in our lives. If you

have lost someone very special to you, then this is the place you need to be where we can share our feelings and love for those we have lost. Come and join with us in this service of remembering and celebration, where all memories and tears are welcomed.

We will gather at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church located at 3 Northwoods Dr. (at James River Rd.), Kimberling City, on Wednesday, December 8, starting at 5:30 p.m.

For more information please call, Rev. Anne Cheffey at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 417838-3180.

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Hollister FFA working to add animal science facility Submitted to Branson Globe The Hollister High School Agricultural Department is excited about the possibility of a new animal science facility on the school farm. The MFA Char-

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Taney County Health Dept. hires bilingual liaison

Submitted to Branson Globe The Taney County Health Department announces the addition of a Spanish/English bilingual liaison to its staff. As the bilingual liaison, Omar Perez Rivera will be available to the Hispanic and Latino communities to translate and interpret while receiving services at the Taney County Health Department. He will also be working with other community organizations

to educate the public on health department activities and services.

“I am grateful to be working in a position where I am able to give back to the community that I have lived most of my life and has given me so much.” states Omar Perez Rivera. To speak with Omar and to find out more about the services offered at the Taney County Health Department, please call 417-334-4544 ext. 261.

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Delicious bit of Black Friday revenge A small business owner was dismayed when a brand new corporate chain much like his own opened up next door and erected a huge sign which read BEST BLACK FRIDAY DEALS. He was horrified when another competitor opened up on his right,

and announced its arrival with an even larger sign, reading LOWEST BLACK FRIDAY PRICES. The small business owner panicked, until he got an idea. He put the biggest sign of all over his own shop-it read… MAIN ENTRANCE.

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DEADLINE FOR FRIDAY’S PAPER: Wednesdays @ 10 a.m.

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SAVE THE DATE – HOLIDAY GIFT MARKET, Saturday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Fused and stained glass, Porch signs and door hangers, Original artwork and photography, Rock art, candles and much more.

DD Community Center, Reeds Springs Directions: Highway 13 to DD Hwy, 5.4 miles, TURN RIGHT at DD Community Center. Do your Christmas shopping local! Watch for a reminder.

EVERY FRIDAY ON SITE AT GUMI CAMP USA from noon until 2 p.m.: 1. Licensed counselor/combat veteran available for group or private meetings 2. Free tour of the CAMP 3. Free meal provided by the Blue Star Mothers 4. Job placement assistance on and off site provided 5. Reflection and on-site workshops for spouses suffering from PTSD, mothers and fathers suffering from a loss of a son or daughter due to combat and more Please call, text, or email and let us know you’re coming.

Tim Hadler, 417-559-3892 tmhadler@gmail.com For directions to the camp entrance, Google GUMI CAMP USA and tap directions.

We are here for you and your family’s needs.

YOUR AD WOULD LOOK GREAT HERE!

CALL 417-334-9100

CELEBRATE RECOVERY is a place to heal from your hurts, habits, and hangups. We meet every Tuesday night at 6:30 PM at Music City Centre, 1839 West 76 Country Blvd., Branson. For more information call 417–320- FREE FOOD FOR THOUGHT about Jesus Food Bank Program.

2055 See you there! $10 gas free first visit only. Watch PRIMROSE HILL ADULT a 40-minute DVD about Jesus, I AND TEEN CHALLENGE is will answer any questions you a faith-based recovery program might have with the Bible truth. for women and women with Please call 417-337-3772 for an children. We take women wheth- appointment. 2-3 people at a time. er they can pay or not. To learn more, visit us at http://www. YOU ARE INVITED to join primrosehilltc.com. a mastermind group. Call 417239-0372 If my peoSERVICES OFFERED ple, which are called by ACE HOME my name, IMPROVEMENT Heating & Air HVAC Service & shall humble Repair, Doors, Windows, Decks, themselves Fences, Pressure Washing, Int & and pray, and Ext. Painting, Siding, Roofing, seek my face, Flooring, Tile & Drywall. and turn from their wickHandy-man Work! Call Ryan ed ways; then will I hear 417-335-1347 11/30 from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

417-334-9100 SERVICES OFFERED

LOCAL JUNK AND BRUSH REMOVAL

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FREE ESTIMATES FROM ground up remodels roofs, deck, additions, pole-barns, flooring and complete build 5yr labor warranty 417-699-1635 11/30 BILL’S TREE & EXCAVATING Service. Trim & remove trees and grind down stumps.

Small jobs such as hauling out debris and digging out ditches.

417-331-0491 11/30

FOR SALE

THIS AWESOME PHOTO was taken at the scenic overlook in Branson, MO, by local photographer George Kurland.

16x20 premium canvas prints are available for $125 all-inclusive. Orders can be placed by calling the Branson Globe at 417-334-9100. Orders may be picked up at the newspaper office at 2460 S. Business 65, Suite 106, Hollister.

POWER WHEELCHAIR FOR SALE. Pronto M51 Sure Step. Good condition. Used very little. Needs batteries. $500.

Phone 417-335-5151 or 417294-4555.

TO ENSURE THE BEST RESPONSE TO YOUR AD...

Please make sure your ad is correct in the first issue in which it appears. The Branson Globe is responsible for one day’s charge of the space occupied by the error. If your ad is not correct, call us immediately to have it corrected.

CRAFT FAIR CRAFT FAIR – NOVEMBER 27th, 9 to 1 at the BRANSON/ HOLLISTER SENIOR CENTER, 201 Compton Drive, Branson.

Many vendors with a broad variety of products. Don’t miss this fun event! For more call 417-3394887 VEHICLES FOR SALE

RENT TO OWN AUTOS

LOW Down Payment NO Initial Taxes & License Fees NO Credit Check FREE One Year Waranty on motor & transmission

RENT TO OWN YOUR AUTO TODAY

1119 E. State Hwy 76 Branson 417-335-5400 renttoownautosbranson.com

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OFFICE HOURS 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday VEHICLES FOR SALE

HELP WANTED

RV FOR SALE. 2006 - 32 ft.

Cardinal Fifth Wheel with two slide outs; in great condition.

Asking $15k OBO Phone 417389-1713.

CAREGIVER WANTED Caregiver needed for in-home care. Experience required. CNA preferred. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday.

Branson location. Phone 417860-5321.

APARTMENTS

FOR SALE: BRANSON EFFICIENCY APARTMENT, inner stairway, terrace. “The Champions” needs carpet, paint and furnishings. NO REALTORS. $85,000 FIRM. 417-598-1327.

FOR RENT – 1 BED/1 BATH HOME in Hollister. 35+ community. Quiet and safe area.

W/D provided. $200 dep. $500 month. Call 417-337-3285.

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

$575 MONTH & UP

Furnished Units Available, Lakeviews Available

CALL 417-546-3334 Shepherd of the Hills Estates

www.soheapts.com HOUSE FOR SALE

NICE 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOME with 2 car garage, fenced in back yard, storage bldg. 167 Greenbriar Lane Hollister, $950 per mo., plus deposit. Call Carolyn 417-337-0398.

POINT LOOKOUT NURSING & REHAB is excited to announce that we are currently hiring RNs, LPNs, CNAs, NAs, CMTs, housekeeping, and dietary staff. We are currently offering a new hire sign on bonus plan for nursing positions and a great benefit plan. For more information, call 417-334-4105 or apply in person at 11103 Historic Hwy. 165, Hollister, MO. EOE

HELP WANTED

YOUR AD WOULD LOOK GREAT HERE! CALL 417-3349100 TODAY!

Find your next employee of the month with an ad in the Globe.

417-334-9100

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

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Worship Directory You are encouraged to worship with us!

Transforming lives togetherThrough a relationship with Christ

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www.bransonnazarene.org Pastor: Rev. Larry White 300 W. Hensley St., Branson, MO 65616 For more info, call today (417) 334-4308

Melonie Barber, Babette Fogle and Aloha Post

“Harmony Trio” in concert December 5, 2021 10:30 am

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“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

(Jeremiah 29:11)

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HB Wright Historical Museum • National BB Gun Museum • Paul Harvey Jr. ‘50s Museum • Stearnsy Bear Museum World of Checkers Museum • Memory Barn Museum • World’s Largest Toy Museum

Kids 5 & under FREE! • Passes good all day • Open Mon. - Sat., 10 am - 6 pm • 3609 W. Hwy. 76, Branson, MO 65616 • 417-332-1499 • worldslargesttoymuseum.com