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PAGE 2: Hollister grads receive valuable lessons and gifts!
PAGE 16 - 17: Our country’s greatest heroes are honored.
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Veterans Memorial Garden thrives with volunteers and donations. See the full story on page 3. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)
Submitted to Branson Globe This year the annual National Donut Day celebration is Friday, June 3 at donut shops around Branson, and around the country. The Salvation Army has been instrumental in giving significance to this day because of the history of serving soldiers in time of war. This year, local donut shops will have flyers reflecting the glory and legacy of the Army and their unequaled connection to Donut Day. In 1938, the first ever National Donut Day was celebrated in Chicago, and the history of The Salvation Army’s Donut Lassies was officially immortalized. In 1917, these women volunteers were sent to France to establish field bases near the front lines, baking and de-
livering donuts. In makeshift huts, thousands of soldiers would come to stock up on essential goods and grab a sweet treat baked by the Lassies. Both the presence of these courageous women and the donuts brought a light of hope and happiness to the battlefield. In fact, the Donut Lassies are also credited with popularizing the donut in the United States after the troops (commonly known as “doughboys”) came back from fighting in Europe. Over a hundred years later, the donut now serves as a symbol of comfort The Salvation Army provides through a wide range of social services for the most vulnerable Americans. For more information call 417-339-4434.
Heroes remembered in Memorial Day ceremony By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Monday was a day of remembrance in Branson, as the Branson Veterans of America Chapter 913 offered a special ceremony in honor of those who defended our
country and our freedoms. The Memorial Day Ceremony was held at the Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery on Branson’s East Highway 76 with many in attendance.
Colonel Dick Burkhalter, U.S. Army Retired, President of the Branson Veterans of America Chapter 913 welcomed the crowd and made some opening remarks. Pastor and local entertainer Dave
Hamner of the Hamner Variety Theater offered a heartfelt invocation, and the Branson High School Air Force Junior ROTC presented the colors. SEE MEMORIAL DAY, PAGE 16
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‘Pulling for Heroes’ Benefit Shoot planned for June 25
Local business owners Miranda Rought and Stephanie Barney board the helicopter to drop cash to waiting Hollister graduates. (Special to Branson Globe)
Local businesses sponsor fun event for Hollister graduates By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer, and STEPHANIE BARNEY Local businesses helped make the end of the school year a little more exciting for the Hollister High School seniors, with a fun and lucrative end-of-year activity. “Friday, May 20, was the date of the second annual Cash Drop for Hollister graduating seniors,” said local business owner Stephanie Barney. “Almost the entire class was there to scramble on the field for dozens of small pods containing over $600 in cash, dropped on the football field via helicopter.” The Cash Drop is sponsored
by three local, women-owned businesses, as a way to congratulate and inspire the graduates toward the next chapter of their lives. At the beginning of the event, two of the business owners shared some motivational thoughts with those in attendance. Miranda Rought, owner of Patriot Heat and Air, shared her personal story of her career changing directions. She spoke of how rewarding a career in trades can be and the need for upcoming generations to enter the field of trades. Stephanie Barney, owner of
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By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer Anyone who enjoys a good competition for a good cause should check out “Pulling for Heroes,” a sporting clays benefit shoot planned for Saturday, June 25. The event will be hosted by Ozark Shooters, just north of Branson at 759 U.S. Hwy. 65, Walnut Shade, Missouri. Proceeds from the event will go to Taney County 100 Club, which supports Taney County first responders injured in the line of duty and the families of fallen first responders. Sign up as an individual or team at www.taneycounty100. com. Cost for individuals is $65;
4-person teams are $260. Individuals will be placed on teams, a great opportunity to meet and interact with others who enjoy the sport. Registration includes lunch, 50 clays, and awards, with ammunition available for purchase the day of the event. Gun rental is also available if desired. There will also be a raffle for a Smith & Wesson M & P Shield Plus 9mm gun; tickets are $5 each or five tickets for $20, and it is not required to be present to win. Sponsorships are also available, with all funds except direct event costs going to the Taney County 100 Club’s support of first responders and families. This
is a great way for businesses to gain visibility and show support for area law enforcement, fire fighters and EMT/paramedics. Shooting station sponsorships are $100; team sponsorships are $500 to sponsor a team from any county first responder agency. Visit the website event page and click on the “events” tab for additional sponsorship information. The schedule for the day starts with registration and lunch at 12 noon, followed by a safety meeting, and shooting begins at 1:30 p.m., with awards and raffle drawing at approximately 3:30 p.m. Plan now to join in this fun, worthwhile afternoon.
Submitted to Branson Globe The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is proud to offer a Memorial Bench and Memorial Tree Program to offer citizens an opportunity to memorialize and celebrate a friend or family member by dedicating a bench or tree in their honor, with a personalized nameplate. Memorial Benches are placed in city parks and along city trails for community members and park visitors to enjoy for years to come. A commemorative nameplate will be placed on
the bench and exact placement is determined by parks department staff based on need, usage and accessibility. The cost of the Memorial Bench Program is $500 and includes the cost of the bench, nameplate and installation. Benches are made from 100% recycled plastic and rubber which makes them durable and weather resistant. Memorial Trees are also placed in city parks and along city trails. A commemorative plaque will be added at the Branson Community Center with the plaques
of other Memorial Trees. Park staff will determine the species and placement of the trees, and the tree will be cared for as a part of the parks tree management plan. The cost for the Memorial Tree Program is $250 and trees are planted in the spring or fall each year. For more information on these Memorial Programs, contact Branson Parks & Recreation Landscape Specialist, Amy Jackson, at 417335-2368 or visit the Parks & Trails section of our website, BransonParksandRecreation.com.
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Veterans Memorial Garden appreciates dedicated volunteers and donations By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Decked out in red, white and blue, volunteers gave up a part of their Memorial Day to clean and beautify the Veterans Memorial Garden. Located at the corner of 76 Country Boulevard and Roark Valley Road, the Veterans Memorial Garden was designed to honor all who served our country. The idea for the garden began in 2007, the dream of local master gardener and Korean War veteran Ben Kinel. It was Kinel’s dream to create a place of beauty and peace to honor the veterans of all branches of the Armed Forces. Under Kinel’s direction, and as the result of much hard work, the garden was created. The Veterans Memorial Garden is a place of reflection and inspiration, adorned with inscribed memorial stones and other remembrance. Near the entrance to the gar-
den, a wall of honor—a collection of bronze plaques—pays tribute to many who have served. Throughout the years, Kinel could often be seen caring for the flowers in his beloved garden. Sadly, Ben Kinel passed away in July of last year at the age of 93, but the garden continues to welcome veterans and their families, and serves as a tribute to all who fought for our freedom and our country. Many dedicated volunteers give of their time and talents to keep Ben Kinel’s dream alive, and to maintain the Veterans Memorial Garden as a place where all veterans are honored. The beautiful garden is supported entirely through the generosity of area residents and visitors. Financial gifts and volunteer hours are always appreciated to help with the upkeep of the Veterans Memorial Garden. Donations can be dropped
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Ben Kinel (FILE) off in the yellow Giving Box located on the grounds of the garden, or mailed to Veterans Memorial Garden, 3000 Green Mountain Drive, Suite 107, Box 132, Branson, MO 65616. Those interested in volunteering to help maintain the Veterans Memorial Garden are asked to contact Jana Evans, administrator, at 417-294-5092 or via email at BransonVeteransMemorialGarden@gmail.com.
Bissell is a 1 year old male. He was rescued from the side of the road by a Bissell employee. He is a very chill guy and is family friendly. He doesn’t mind being held and will quickly become the king of your castle.
Modular Railroad Club to host open house Submitted to Branson Globe The Roark Valley Modular Railroad Club invites the community to an open house on Friday and Saturday, June 10 and 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the club room and display area located inside the Memory Barn of the World’s Largest Toy Museum, 3609 W. 76 Country Blvd. in Branson. Guests will be able to view and
ask questions about the club’s five layouts ranging in size from Z to O scale, and there will be multiple special trains running on the 12 ft. by 37 ft. modular HO layout both days. Admission is FREE to the railroad club room and open house; however, admission fees apply if guests wish to tour the rest of the Toy Museum. The Roark Valley Modular
Railroad Club is an organization of members interested in model and prototypical railroading. Business meetings are held the first Thursday of each month, and members can run trains at the club room any time between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. every day except Sundays and Christmas Day. Members also take turns hosting SEE TRAINS, PAGE 8
Joe is a 4 year old male Terrier/ Heeler mix. He was owner relinquished. This guy is friendly and pretty chill. He is not good with other dogs but he does like kids. He is just waiting for a forever home.
Bradley was rescued by our Property Manager. He is 2 years old and was heart worm postive when adopted. After all his treatments he is heart worm free. He is a good boy and a very good guard dog.
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Pr’Line Mountain’s ‘troposcattering’ 362nd reunites in Branson By GARY J. GROMAN, Independent Journalist Nine U.S. Army Signal Corpsmen who were part of the 34-member STRATCOM’s 362nd Signal Company in the 73rd Signal Battalion within the 21st Signal Group of First Signal Brigade (362nd) in Vietnam recently celebrated their 2nd Unit Reunion in Branson. For two years, 1970 through 1971, on staggard tours, they served together, providing vital and timely information to the combat units fighting “below” and others through tropospheric scatter microwave communications. In Vietnam, there were none of the instantaneous satellite communications of today. When the war started, there was one under-sea cable linking the Pacific Command in Hawaii with Guam. It did not extend to Southeast Asia. In-country the primary means of communication was a system that required a line of sight between the sender and receiver, was limited to less than 50 miles, and could be easily jammed. To overcome that challenge, the U.S. Army started using a new method, scatter communications. Scatter communications bounce high-frequency radio beams off the atmosphere’s layers, reflects them back to earth, does not require a line of sight between the sender and receiver, and, depending on
the equipment, location and other conditions, could transmit up to 500 miles. The soldiers of the 362nd were stationed atop Pr’Line Mountian in Vietnam’s Central Highland. Robert Menz of the 362nd points out that the mountain’s height was ideal. “As well as its strategic geographic location, placing it at the
center of networked Tropo sites (in the cities of Saigon, Nha Trang, Pleiku and Lang Biang Mountain)” made it an ideal location. Each site could send critical, coded ‘Top Secret’ messages to U.S. forces at any other Tropo site within that triangle without having to rely on line-ofsight transmission,” he said. Although there were 36 total sol-
362nd Company reunion attendees: Left to right - Mike Brogan (sitting), Jerry Sharp, Robert Menz (standing next to flag), David Fry (sitting under flag), Ken Ottens (standing next to flag), Daryl Gardner (sitting), James Cheatham (standing), Jim Singleterry (sitting), Gene Kiffmeyer (standing on right). (Photo by Gary J. Groman)
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diers in this “group,” it was 16 at a time over a two-year period with staggered tours. They said that their primary job was to ensure that the various field units received secure and timely information that they needed to conduct their missions, such as air and artillery support. The thing they liked least was the isolation of the post and, like most soldiers, the separation from their families. The thing they liked most was the camaraderie and getting the orders transferring them home.
They said that the time between serving and having their reunions was simply a matter of raising their families and not knowing the locations of each other. A few years ago, Robert Menz found another member of the 362nd, Ken Ottens. Ken and his wife, Janice, managed to find 23 other members, and the two reunions started. The 14 attendees, nine members of the 362nd plus five spouses, include those from the East SEE 362nd, PAGE 10
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Train Up a Child: A good dad protects his family 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
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ne of the major roles assigned to fathers is family protection. In days gone by, a dad would keep a gun by the door to protect his family against wild animals or anything that might be a harmful threat to his wife and children. Although dads no longer need to protect their families from wild animals, there are many other threats to be dealt with. In fact,
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hol abuse. Naturally, the children think that if Dad and Mom drink alcoholic beverages, it is all right for them to do it also. In addition to protection from harmful drugs or alcohol, dads need to make sure that there is a tornado shelter or safe place to go in storms for his family. Mental protection of children involves making sure that children are developing the right attitude toward moral behavior. It also involves making sure their children are getting a good education at school. Dads need to be involved in school activities. Some TV programs need to be restricted. A child can’t fill his/her mind with garbage and have good thoughts. Certain music should be prohibited as well as certain posters or art work in a child’s room. Dads need
to be aware of the child’s interests. This may mean going into a child’s room and checking what is there. Teens often hide behind the “privacy” right. There should be some right to privacy but not if it involves wrongdoing by the child. Suspicion of such requires investigation. Dads need to know about their children’s friends. It is best to help children make the right kind of friends rather than wait until the wrong kind is selected and try to remedy it. Either way, children should be protected from the influence of friends who would lead them to do wrong. Children should not be allowed to go places like some rock concerts and some movies. Dads need to teach children to show respect to all people, SEE TRAIN UP, PAGE 8
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it may have been easier to protect his family from the threats of yesteryear than the threats of today. Dads need to protect their families from physical, mental, social and spiritual harm. Today’s threats to physically harm a family come in the form of alcohol, drugs, poor health habits or safety from storms. Dads need to keep their eyes wide open for any evidence of threats in these areas. When it comes to substance abuse, the best defense is to prevent the use of harmful items in the first place. It is much more difficult once their use has started to change a child’s habits. If a man’s home is his castle, then the man should make sure that his castle does not contain anything harmful to his family. Social drinking in homes has led to much alco-
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information that I shared with Matt and Judy and with others who come to me and ask what they need to do to begin the retirement process. I want you to have a great retirement. I want you to have everything you need to get the retirement you’ve been dreaming about. I have been able to help my clients become well prepared for what happens when they stop working. Retirement is different these
days. As Alan Gotthardt notes in The Eternity Portfolio: “At one time in America, life was simple for those who lived to be retirees. He worked thirty-five to forty years for one company, and that company agreed to pay you a nice pension starting at age sixty-five and lasting the rest of your life. The average life expectancy for people at that time was somewhere in the early seventies, so investing and inflation
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Reflections: Romans and me
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n the book of Romans, the Apostle Paul spends considerable press time explaining to Jewish believers in Rome that the law given to Moses, while it served an important purpose, didn’t automatically guarantee right relationship with God; only Jesus could do that. Paul explains that God’s
promise to Abraham actually predated the law and required faith, meaning relationship is open to everyone, including Gentiles who had no historical knowledge of Jewish law and customs. Needless to say, some ethnic Jews had a problem with that. Even with Paul’s thorough explanation and frequent references to the Old Testament, they struggled to accept that while Gentile Christians were to obey the moral law of God, given to Moses and affirmed by Jesus, they didn’t need to obey Jewish customs because that wasn’t the source of salvation. Centuries later, study of Romans still helps give valuable perspective about good behavior vs. relationship.
I grew up around conservative extended family and my parents became Christians when I was a toddler, so I was raised in church. Being fairly compliant and surrounded by reasonably wholesome friends, I never really got derailed by things like alcohol and drugs; my worst offense in high school was extending an ad sales trip for the school paper during journalism class to include a stop at Sonic and some cruising around town. When “Jesus rally” speakers (anyone else old enough to remember those?) like Nicky Cruz shared their testimonies, my own seemed rather lacking in drama. At age six, something in the sermon at a revival meeting clicked
with me and I asked my dad to take me to the altar during the invitation. He prayed with me; I professed my faith in front of the church, but there really wasn’t any sinful behavior to change. I deviated a little in college, but getting involved in a campus ministry led to taking my relationship with Jesus seriously and personally. That situation actually made it difficult to share my faith. Sort of like those Roman Jewish believers, it was easy to see that people who drank too much, or maybe the guy who broke into our shed and stole my dad’s fishing gear, needed Jesus. But around well-behaved non-Christians, I had trou-
JUNE 3, 2022 • 7 ble explaining why relationship with Christ was important. During a Bible class required for general education credit at a Christian university, I finally began to understand some of the concepts Paul had to explain to the Romans. I had to go back to Genesis to realize a sinful nature just comes with being human, regardless of how it is or isn’t acted out. That’s why it’s so important to connect the Old Testament with the new. The need for Jesus is portrayed throughout the historical and prophetic books. Just as Paul had to explain to the Romans, regardless of ethnic background or how we behave, we need our own personal relationship with Christ.
Been Thinkin’ About... Rain and blackberry winter
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he rain and cold wind began Saturday, just as I got to the Carthage Civil War reenactment. It was hot and sunny Friday and it never crossed my mind to bring a jacket. I briefly considered the pos-
sibility of standing in rain and wind in a T-shirt and thin jeans for the next four hours but the way to the battlefield was through the barn and the barn was filled with vendors. A sutler was there from west Kansas and the possibility of not-freezing the rest of the day beckoned. Not-freezing proves a compelling reason to buy clothes. Before the afternoon was out, I had an 1860s’ period shirt, vest, pants and handmade leather boots, all of which proved surprisingly comfortable. I’m accustomed to cosplay, mind you. Cosplay is many wonderful things. Comfort is rarely one of them.
But something happened that surprised me. Nothing about the “costume” felt like a costume. These clothes felt like coming home. Hard to explain, impossible to ignore. A few looked at me oddly at the Mexican restaurant that afternoon. I refrained from offering my services to Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico although I did wish for a couple of bandoliers to sling over my chest. That afternoon continued to be chilly and this week has continued to be rainy. As I write this, summer’s heat feels very far away indeed, rain dripping from gutters just outside my window. But my
mind keeps retreating to the past, contemplating — not the large battles or great headlines of the war but instead — the moments that rarely make the history books. “Somehow or rather I like it the afternoon anyhow after all the rooms are swept and dusted, the flowers in the vases, the baking done,” wrote Paulena Stevens Janney, 18-year-old bride living on Missouri’s ragged southern edge, June 21, 1862. Her daily thoughts and chores are scattered among journal entries about Napoleon’s death and McClellan’s inaction. These are the small moments, each so very human, all far below the headlines.
I think back to another cold and rainy spring, of looking for wild strawberries, picking green gooseberries, and being suddenly gifted with homemade chocolate chip cheesecakes. It was a heady season of rain and cold, rife with potential, and a boy’s wonderment of what it meant to grow up and be a man. Sometimes I still wonder. I can’t say for certain, but I think I imagined manhood would feel much like pulling on the black boots I got at Carthage, picking myself up, and facing the world, come what may. This blackberry winter.
Biden doesn’t ‘believe in’ proposals to harden schools, White House Press Secretary says By ZACHARY EVANS, National Review (NationalReview.com) President Biden does not “believe in” proposals to harden schools against potential gunmen, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Tuesday. “I know there’s been conversation about hardening schools, that is not something he believes in,” Jean-Pierre told reporters at a White House press conference. “He believes
that we should be able to give teachers the resources to be able to do their job.” Jean-Pierre made the comments while speaking about the possibility of bipartisan legislation to address gun violence, in the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, last week. A gunman killed 19 students and two adults in the shooting at Robb Elementary School. A bipartisan group of sen-
ators, led by Senator Chris Murphy (D., Conn.), was in talks on potential gun legislation, the Associated Press reported last week. Republicans have advocated proposals to strengthen school security, and Murphy said he was “open” to the idea on Thursday, the AP noted. When asked about the gun control issue on Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.) told re-
porters that Democrats and Republicans are “discussing how we might be able to come together and target the problem, which is mental illness and school safety.” Jean-Pierre, however, said the U.S. was not the only country whose citizens face mental health problems. “We are the only country that is dealing with gun violence at the rate that we’re dealing, and other countries have men-
tal health issues. So what’s the problem here?” Jean-Pierre said. “The problem is with guns, and not having legislation to really deal with an issue that is a pandemic here in this country.”
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including their mother and teachers. Children need to learn good manners such as saying “excuse me,” “thank you,” “I’m sorry,” and “please.” It is dad’s job to be the spiritual leader of the family. He should make sure the family is in church every Sunday. His job in the other four areas will be much easier if he fulfills this duty first. Good friends can be found at church. Church provides a safe place for making friends and learning
For our parents, retirement meant switching from a paycheck to a pension check, setting up Social Security benefits, and maybe selling their small farm to supplement their proper behavior. Ideally, every father should lead a family devotional time each week at home to reinforce the spiritual truths learned at church. As children learn the power of prayer, they find the greatest protection of all. Dads would be wise to tap into this source of protection. Dads have a daunting task when it comes to protecting the family. As Father’s Day approaches, let’s try to think of ways we can support the dads we know as they try to accomplish this task!
retirement income. The America that Gotthardt describes no longer exists. By retirement, most American workers have been employed by seven or eight companies, have no pension, and have participated in several different 401(k) plans. People are living much longer now than before, which means their days in retirement are lasting longer than expected. My new book answers the question, “How do I retire?”
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ie Dalley, donated the helicopter air time to conduct the event. Following their words of encouragement, Barney and Rought boarded the helicopter and flew over the football field, scattering the cash pods through the open
door of the helicopter, as the graduates ran for the money Barney, with help from her daughter Ellen, a 2020 graduate and an employee of Chopper Charter, conceived the idea for the Cash Drop.
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to model train shows and other events, with members encouraged to attend and join the fun. For more information about club membership, visit https:// roarkvalleymrr.weebly.com or contact club president Richard Grim, 417-527-2243 or by email at grimprinter@aol.com.
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the club room and answering guests’ questions about the trains during the hours it is open to the public. A few times during the year, the layout is disassembled and transported
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Ozark Mountain Music Association to present bluegrass show Submitted to Branson Globe Ozark Mountain Music Association invites the community to a live bluegrass show on Saturday, June 11, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Weddings & Events at the Homestead, 262 Collins Rd., Branson. Don’t
miss seeing and hearing Ozark musicians as they join talented youth in concert on the final day of OMMA Bluegrass Camp. This annual bluegrass show will showcase over 10 bands who will play short sets for an exciting
variety of entertainment. Three of these bands recently competed in the Youth and Bluegrass competition at Silver Dollar City. Admission is free; however, donations are appreciated and used to continue the important work of
Ozark Mountain Music Association. Concessions will be available. The show will be hosted by lead coach Stephen Mougin from Nashville, Tennessee, and local MC and comedian, Shannon Thomason. Ozark Mountain Music strives to preserve and promote traditional music of the Ozarks for future generations. Every year since 2006, the Ozark Mountain Music Association has endeavored to pass down traditional music to another generation of musicians. Annual bluegrass and old-time music camps are an opportunity for young musicians to be trained and inspired by experienced musicians. These young musicians develop a lasting kinship with mentors and friends while preserving the legacy of traditional music of the Ozarks.
Ozark Mountain Music is hosting two camps this summer. The first is a Bluegrass Camp focused on band performance, taking place from June 7 to June 11 in Branson. The second is an Old Time Music and Dance Camp which will take place July 28 to July 30 in Mountain View, Arkansas. At both camps, campers participate in individual and group lessons and jam sessions taught by experienced instructors on guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle and bass. For more information about camps, visit www.ozarkmountainmusicassociation.com or click the link on the Ozark Mountain Music Association Facebook page, or contact Wendy Wright at Ozarkmountainmusic1@gmail. com or 417-631-2442.
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Branson’s Majestic Theatre hosts weekend of family fun By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer The Majestic Theatre property, 2849 Gretna Rd. in Branson, was busy with families having fun on Friday and Saturday, May 27 and 28, as locals and visitors alike shopped vendor goods and services while enjoying food, games and bounce houses. Michael and Blayne Horn purchased the iconic property in January 2022. Michael, a Branson attorney, and Blayne, who works in real estate, are no strangers to the Branson area and plan to continue those careers while expanding their vision for serving the community through the new opportunities at the Majestic. The Majestic will continue to offer its great selection of shows in an intimate theatre setting, as well as the Majestic Steakhouse. Visit the website, www.majestictheatre. com, or call the box office at 417218-0808 for the current show schedule which includes Ronnie
Milsap tribute “Almost Like A Song;” “Sedaka Songbook;” “Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel;” “The Sons” morning show; as well as special guests. Perhaps less well-known about the Majestic is that the lower level is dedicated to safe, affordable veteran housing through partnerships with Burrell Health and Catholic Charities, something the new owners said will continue as a way to
give back by serving those who have served our country. The couple are also big fans of local small businesses, artists, etc., according to Blayne, and their plans include more opportunities like last weekend’s celebration for those vendors to showcase their goods and services with local families in a fun setting. Check the Facebook page for updates, including a Fall Fest to be announced soon.
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Wings Over the Ozarks enjoyed by thousands By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer The Branson Airport was the site of the second annual Wings Over the Ozarks Air Show and Music Festival on Sunday. Thousands flocked to the airport to enjoy the day’s activities, including a variety of aircraft showcasing daring feats and aerobatics during the day’s five air shows. Those in attendance enjoyed the talents of top regional musical
acts and delicious food from an assortment of vendors. The family-friendly event also included inflatables for the youngsters and an up-close look at planes on display throughout the day. According to organizers, the attendance to this year’s festival nearly doubled that of last year’s event The Wings Over the Ozarks Festival was free to the public, but served as a fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of the Ozarks. There were numerous opportunities to donate to the organization throughout the day, as well as a silent auction, conducted by the Branson-Hollister Rotary Club, with proceeds going to the Boys and Girls Club. Top left: Business professional and pilot Brandon Schulz of Louisville, Kentucky, flew in to spend time with his parents and attend the Memorial Day weekend air show. Bottom left: A variety of musical entertainment throughout the day (Photos by K.D. Michaels)
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In loving memory - family, fellow entertainers, cherished friends and loyal fans recently gathered at the Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre to celebrate the life of iconic Mickey Gilley. A variety of guests shared stories and special memories. Songs were sung by Bill Medley, Bucky Heard, Mike Walker, Billy Yates and Jeannie Seely. Also, nine women were recognized as Mickey’s backup singers throughout his past musical career. The theatre will continue to be called Mickey Gilley Theatre. (Photos by George Kurland)
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Branson celebrates Mickey Gilley By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Family, friends and fans gathered in Branson last weekend to celebrate the life of music legend Mickey Gilley, who passed away in early May. It was standing room only at the Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theater as Gilley was remembered. Many of Gilley’s peers were in attendance, several sharing in word and song, talking of Gilley’s contributions to the growth of Branson and the country music genre, and all calling Gilley a true friend. Those paying tribute to Mickey Gilley included Shoji Tabuchi, Clay Cooper, Bucky Heard of The Righteous Brothers, Mike Patrick of Grand Country Music Hall, the Texas Tenors and others. The Celebration of Life was officiated by Mickey Gilley’s cousin, Reverend Jimmy Swaggart, who said, “The music world lost a great when it lost Mickey.” State Representative Brian Seitz attended the Celebration of Life, noting, “Basically it was Gilley’s final show, without him being physically present. Branson knows how to do a send-off.”
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The Pledge of Allegiance was led by two students from School of the Ozarks—Mila Daniele De La Vega and Mateo Francisco De La Vega. Representing Branson’s Bloom Church, Steven Rinard performed the National Anthem. In a touching wreath ceremony, those who sacrificed their lives to America’s wars were remembered. Seven wreaths were placed to honor the men and women who lost their lives in World War I, World War II,
Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, the War on Terror, and all other wars and armed conflicts in which the United States has been involved or is presently engaged. The ceremony was followed by a moment of silent prayer. The first of the morning’s speakers was Edward Krieser, who gave an informative talk, detailing the founding of Memorial Day. Jody Madaras, Producer of Branson’s “All Hands on Deck” Show shared his thoughts on the importance of remembering and honoring our nation’s heroes, and gave a challenge to our area’s youth.
“Can you find ways of contributing to your community and our country? Perhaps it is by helping a fellow student with a math problem or being a good listener to someone in school who needs a friend. Perhaps it is assisting an elderly neighbor and helping them with their lawn. Or, perhaps it is simply being the very best version of you that you can be in making strong, healthy, dynamic choices with the life you’ve been given,” said Madaras. “So, I encourage you young people to be creative in finding ways to contribute to our country,” Madaras continued. “For you see, I don’t ac-
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tually believe that Memorial Day is simply a day of remembrance only. Rather, I believe it is a day we should all be reminded that we all have had some brave and inspirational role models these last 246 years of our nation’s history. So, let’s choose to allow this day to inspire us to live our lives as citizen servicemen each and every day in our wonderful Branson community. And, if we do that, we can, with our heads held high and our hearts open, say that we certainly do honor those men and women who gave their lives for our nation. And, I would hope that those brave service men and women warriors would be smiling down from heaven saying, ‘Well done my fellow Americans. Well done.’” Major Dexter Judd, U.S. Army Retired, served as the day’s keynote speaker. Judd shared some of the history of the platoon he was a part of in Vietnam in 1966 and 1967. Several members of the platoon were in attendance, as special VIP guests. “They experienced the pain from injury, wounds and exhaustion. They experienced anguish and fear that they were probably not going to come home. They experienced the dying breath of someone who had become a true friend and brother,” Judd noted. “They experienced the
horrific sights and smells of war. That is why they have a special connection to the heroes buried here and all other places around the world.” Two members of the BVA Chapter 913, Jim Davis and Ken Range, demonstrated the proper folding of the American flag as Lee Stevenson, VBA 913 Director, presented a reading outlining the powerful meaning of each of the flag’s 13 folds. Representing the Americana Theater, vocalist Adriana Fine offered a powerful rendition of The Battle Hymn of the Republic, encouraging the audience to sing along. During a moving segment of the day’s event, the BVA 913 Honor Guard fired traditional rifle volleys, and Bob Smithers, representing College of the Ozarks, played Taps on his bugle. Following the retirement of the colors by the Branson High School Junior ROTC, Pastor Dave Hamner closed the service with a prayer. The Branson Veterans of America is grateful to all who attended the annual event, and offers a sincere “Thank You” to Darrel and Susan Bearden and Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery for their continuing support in efforts to assure the sacrifices of our nation’s veterans will not be forgotten.
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Branson Veterans of America Memorial Day ceremony at Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery was held on Monday, May 30. (Photos by George Kurland and K.D. Michaels)
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Unique promotion benefits local businesses and guests alike By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer A local attraction is helping other local businesses in a fun, new promotion. Fritz’s Adventure, Branson’s premiere indoor amusement park, has implemented an exciting new program, Fritz’s Supports Local. “The Branson community supports each other, and we believe in Branson,” said Fritz’s Adventure’s Chief Marketing Officer John Vaughn. “We’re buying gift cards from local eateries and giving them to select Fritz’s guests.
We’re giving away more than $30,000 in gift cards this year. Our goal is to help local restaurants be successful while also taking care of our guests with tremendous value. We believe kindness and generosity are needed in the world today.” Fritz’s Adventure has partnered with a number of Branson’s popular eateries. Said Vaughn, “To date, we’ve partnered with Hurts Donuts, Fuddruckers, Table Rock Coffee Roasters, Scooters Sports Grill,
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probably wouldn’t have normally seen. It’s really fun to get them in here, and they talk about Fritz’s Adventure and we get to talk about our donuts. The experience is awesome.” Scooter Rowley of Scooter’s Sports Grill noted, “We have families coming in and they buy additional meals and play golf, and they tell us about their experiences at Fritz’s and how much they had fun over there.” Fritz’s Adventure is a family-friendly establishment that is popular with all ages, offering fun-filled activities for everyone. Said Vaughn, “The entire family can enjoy an action-packed experience. For the adventure seeker, you can enjoy 80,000 square feet of indoor fun, exploring underground tunnels, a laser maze, tree houses, and our multi-story ropes course. For the adrenaline junkie, try any of our free falls, scaling the City Wall, or zip lin-
ing outside on the TreeTops Escape.” TreeTops Escape is part of Fritz’s recently opened indoor/ outdoor TreeTops course, the first of its kind. The TreeTops course features 45 obstacles, including 17 high-flying zip lines, eight suspension bridges, two free falls and a crow’s nest with an amazing view. Fritz’s Adventure is located on Branson’s 76 Country Boulevard, next to the Dolly Parton Stampede. Tickets to Fritz’s Adventure are good for the entire day, and start at only $24.95. For more information on pricing and hours, visit their website, www.FritzsAdventure.com. Fritz’s Supports Local started in March of this year, at the beginning of the spring break season in Branson, and will continue through the end of 2022. To learn more about the program, visit https://bit.ly/34h6FkE.
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417 Vintage Market celebrates three years in downtown Branson By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer Shoppers and friends of 417 Vintage Market, 114 N. Commercial St. in downtown Branson, enjoyed a weekend of prizes, giveaways and special storewide discounts of 30% on goods and coffee shop drinks during the Market’s third anniversary celebration, held May 26–29. Owners Jeremia and Jessica Froyland said the celebration and discounts were a way to thank the community, including both visitors and area residents, for their support over the past three years. “When we opened, we had no idea that just months later we would be facing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Jessica. “People have been so wonderful,” added coffee shop manager Alyssa Cesar. 417 Vintage Market is a unique opportunity to explore three full floors of home furnishings, décor and more, including primitives, vintage and farmhouse-style goods, with several reviews on Facebook and TripAdvisor describing it as one of the area’s best selections of such items. The store initially opened on a rear-facing
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News briefs from around the Branson/Tri-Lakes area Seventh annual ‘Run for a ing of the event. All funds raised Registration open for Rowill go to help support veterans tary Club 5K Vet’ to be held June 11 The Branson Veterans of America 919 (BVA 913) will be hosting their seventh annual “Run for a Vet” 5K & Half Marathon on Saturday, June 11, at Dewey Short Visitors Center on Table Rock Lake. This event is a semi-flat course that is hardly ever seen in the Ozarks. Run for A Vet will begin at 6:45 a.m. and registration will be open until the morn-
in need through individual aid and community support in the Ozarks. If you would like to join in on the fun, you may register online at Racesignup.com/Runforavet, sign up in person the morning of the event, or come out and cheer on the runners/walkers. If you have any questions, you may call Lee Steveson, race director, at 573-286-6399.
The Rotary Club of Table Rock Lake will host the third annual 5K walk/run on Saturday, October 15 at 8 a.m. at the scenic Port of Kimberling. Registration is $30. Participants will receive a T-shirt, water, snacks and a goody bag. The top three male and female finishers will win cash prizes. We will also hold a drawing for gift certificates to area restaurants. The Rotary Club will use the proceeds to award grants to nonprofit organizations. You may register at https://rebrand. ly/2022Rotary5K.
Gretna Road at North Wildwood Drive closed through July 31 for road reconstruction
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approved adjusting the 2022 budget for this repair at the May 24, 2022, regular Board of Aldermen meeting. In addition to making immediate temporary repairs to accommodate traffic, city crews have monitored the road on a daily basis to make sure the road is drivable and make continued temporary repairs. Signage will be in place to detour traffic around the road closure and to meet traffic safety standards during the closure. Motorists are asked to be aware of signage, traffic cones and work crews in the marked Work Zone. This road work is weather dependent. For questions regarding this project, please contact the City of Branson Public Works Department at 417337-8559.
Ginger Kissee Witty announces candidacy for MO House District 156
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I’ve seen a steady stream of attacks on public education. There were over 120 K-12 education bills pre-filed this legislative session and most were not supportive of public education. When the incumbent announced that he had been named a “School Choice Champion,” I realized that was my sign to enter the race. We need a public school champion in Jefferson City. Our public schools are certainly not perfect, but most issues are best dealt with at the local level.” Witty is originally from Forsyth and attended K-12 in the Forsyth School District. She earned her BS in Education from Missouri State, her Masters of Education in school counseling from University of MO–Columbia, and her Ed.D in educational leadership and policy from Vanderbilt University in Nashville.
All June city meetings posted to website
All City Board of Aldermen, as well as City Board and Committee meetings for the month of June are on the front page of the City’s website, BransonMo.Gov under the “All Meetings” calendar feature. Agendas for each of these meetings can also be found on the City’s website under the “Agendas & Minutes” section. Agendas are generally posted a few days before each meeting. If there is an agenda item you have a question or concern about, residents should reach out to the aldermen who represent the ward in which they live. The aldermen are elected by the residents
Steph Townsend, left, shows off her new wig with CoxHealth patient advocate Peyton Zickefoose. As fuel prices skyrocket, many people are looking for ways to reduce travel, but not everyone has that option, especially cancer patients like Steph Townsend. On Dec. 18, 2020, Townsend was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer. “I’d been sick and they couldn’t figure out what was wrong,” Townsend explained. It was during her second bout with Covid that she couldn’t seem to get over a persistent cough. After being rushed to the hospital, Townsend was told she had cancer in her lungs, liver and colon. She’s been battling cancer ever since. Twice a month, Townsend and her husband make the 52-minute trip from their home near Reeds Spring to Springfield to see her doctor and for chemotherapy treatments. Four times a month, she travels to Branson for care. And since Townsend’s been sick, she hasn’t been able to work. “Gas was hurting us,” she said. Fortunately, for patients like Townsend, organizations like American Cancer Society have stepped up with funding to provide qualifying patients fuel cards and cab rides to treatment and doctor’s SEE NEWS BRIEFS, PAGE 27
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Reader’s Corner: Learning continues this summer at area libraries By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer Summer is a great time to connect with friends or meet some new ones at area libraries, while gaining valuable knowledge or learning a new skill! On Wednesday, June 8, Kimberling Area Library continues its Learning on Wednesday series with an informative program for
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Submitted to Branson Globe Entertainers throughout Branson and Silver Dollar City can make contact with the Branson Globe to schedule a Zoom program with BDS Productions for a 30-minute program on the ALG Gospel Network. The programs can be filmed by BDS Productions of Chapman, Kansas, using Zoom interview with the various entertainers in Branson. Our film crew would not need to travel to Branson and the entertainers would not need to travel from Branson. We can shoot a quality program on a Zoom program. BDS staff will be able to assist the entertainer to be certain the quality of the program meets the standards required by BDS and ALG Network. The entertainers would have absolutely no cost for promoting themselves on ALG Gospel Network. BDS will provide the costs of editing the program and
senior citizens and their families. Join Amber Allen from the University of Missouri Extension for valuable advice on ways to stay medically and physically able to drive during one’s older years. Many senior citizens cite being unable to drive as one of the biggest challenges they face, as they miss the convenience and social-
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This FREE program is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. on June 8 at the Kimberling Area Library Community Room, 45 Kimberling Blvd. in Kimberling City. At Taneyhills Library, starting June 10, chess coach Philip Thomas will kick off Summer Fun Fridays with a chess class, 9:30 to 11 a.m. This series of four classes will cov-
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Sing along with ‘Dean Martin & More’ at Hot Hits Theatre
Tribute artist John Shaw as Dean Martin (Photo by Cindy Thomas)
By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer If you grew up spending Thursday nights with “The Dean Martin Show,” maybe beside your grandma on the couch, you’ll enjoy tribute artist John Shaw at Branson Hot Hits Theatre, 206 S. Commercial St. in downtown Branson. “Dean Martin: Music & More” shows are at 2 p.m. on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for the 2022 season. After Shaw’s much-older siblings left for college, his entertainment as a youngster was often watching TV with his parents, including the Dean Martin/Jerry Lewis duo on “Colgate Comedy Hour.” Later there was the “Dean Martin Show” from 1965-1974, and “Celebrity Roast.” He liked the multi-talented Martin’s variety of music and also his aversion to detailed rehearsals, which led to some memorable impromptu moments.
Years later, Shaw’s young son gave him a Dean Martin CD from a bargain rack as a last-minute Christmas gift. Realizing he still enjoyed the music, he thought, “I could do that,” and in 1983, he tried some karaoke venues. “It just sort of grew from there,” said Shaw of his performances at retirement centers, resorts, veteran events and the like. In 2011, he sold his Florida business and moved to Branson to pursue his dream of entertainment, performing at Center Stage and other venues and as a member of the Rat Pack Tribute band. He recalls an encouraging encounter after a performance at the Branson Mall, when a man approached him, saying, “Hey, you nailed it.” The man was Chubby Checker. Shaw returned to Florida after the 2012 tornado interrupted Branson business, but by 2019 he and
his wife, vocalist Darcel Stock, decided they preferred Branson to Florida’s hot, humid summers, and Hot Hits Theatre was looking for a Dean Martin tribute artist. Although Branson theaters and businesses were sidelined by COVID-19 restrictions in 2020, things started to pick up in 2021, and theatre staff and performers look forward to the 2022 season. Middle-aged guests will find the show a trip down memory lane, reliving warm, fuzzy moments of families gathered around the household’s only television set for the evening. Some will find themselves singing along with “Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime,” which became the “Dean Martin Show” theme song after edging out the Beatles for the No. 1 spot in 1964. Shaw has done a great job incorporating Martin’s variety of music, from big band and jazz to country. He also captures some signature Martin stage moves, entering the venue with glass and cigarette in hand; as well as the style including watch and pinky ring, and his occasionally edgy comedy lines. “I really respect what Dean represented, a 20-year run on prime-time TV,” said Shaw. He also credits Martin’s acceptance of black entertainers, leading to the popularity of jazz with other artists of the era. Using music to bring people together is something Shaw hopes to accomplish with the tribute. In the small, intimate downtown venue, he can interact easily with the audience, made up of older adults who enjoyed Martin back in the day and also young people who appreciate his influence on contemporary performers such as Michael Bublé. “Recently there was a 19-year-old on the front row, singing along, and he knew every word,” Shaw said. For ticket information about Dean Martin & More and other Branson Hot Hits Theatre shows, visit www.bransonhothits.com or call 417-337-7426.
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Capitol Report: Missouri House wraps up highly productive legislative session
BY REP. BRIAN SEITZ MO House District 156 After nearly five months of hard work and numerous negotiations and compromises, the General Assembly wrapped up the 2022 legislative session earlier this month. In total, the House and Senate reached final agreement on nearly 60 bills and sent them to the governor for his approval. Legislators addressed issues such as tax relief for Missouri taxpayers, enhanced transparency and integrity
for Missouri’s elections process, expanded educational opportunities for Missouri young people, safeguards for the rights of Missouri’s landowners, and stronger protections for victims of sex trafficking and sexual assault. After months of discussion, lawmakers also reached a final agreement on a new map for Missouri’s congressional districts that will maintain Missouri’s current congressional split with six Republicans and two Democrats. I was a proponent of a 7-1 map, but I support this strong 6-2 final map. During our time in Jefferson City, legislators also approved a state operating budget. I voted against this budget as I think we need to be spending LESS of your tax dollars, and those that we do spend need to be spent more wisely. You know how to best spend your money, and I want to see you keep more of it. The General Assembly official-
ly adjourned on May 13, which concluded the portion of the legislative session when bills can be passed. The governor will now have the opportunity to act on the various bills sent to him. He has the option to sign bills into law or veto legislation he finds problematic. The legislature will return in September for an annual Veto Session in which members could potentially override any vetoes made by the governor. Priority Bills passed during the 2022 session include: • No Patient Left Alone Act – HBs 2116, 2097, 1690 & 2221 will create the No Patient Left Alone Act to protect the rights of patients to have their loved ones present during their stay at a hospital or long-term care facility. The legislation allows patients at health care facilities to have at least two compassionate care visitors, which could be a friend, family mem-
ber, or other requested visitor who provides mental or physical support. The bill says a health care facility must allow a resident to permit at least two compassionate care visitors simultaneously to have in-person contact with the resident during visitation hours. Visitation hours include evenings, weekends and holidays, and will be no less than six hours daily. The bill would allow 24hour visitation when reasonably appropriate. The bill also allows a patient to designate an essential caregiver who would be allowed in-person contact during a governor-declared state of emergency. I was proud to coauthor this legislation and play a key role in its passage. You should be able to see your loved ones in their final days and hours, period. • Tax Relief for Missouri Taxpayers - HB 2090 will provide
substantive tax relief in the form of a one-time economic recovery tax credit for Missouri residents who paid personal income tax in the state for 2021. The plan caps the total amount of non-refundable tax credits issued at $500 million and allows anyone filing an individual Missouri personal income tax return to receive a credit equal to their tax liability up to $500. Married couples filing jointly would receive up to a $1,000 credit. The credits are limited to taxpayers earning $150,000 or less for an individual, or $300,000 or less for a married couple. • Election Integrity - HB 1878 contains a number of provisions designed to ensure safe, secure elections with timely, accurate results. The bill will require Missourians to present a photo ID when they go to SEE CAPITOL REPORT, PAGE 26
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vote, but will also allow people without a photo ID to cast a provisional ballot. In order for the provisional ballot to be counted, election officials would have to verify the voter’s signature based on voter records, or the voter would need to return later that day with a valid form of identification. The bill also requires the use of hand-marked paper ballots rather than electronic voting machines, mandates the use of air-gapped election equipment that prevent the possibility of electronic manipulation, authorizes the Secretary of State to audit election results, and requires all election authorities or political subdivisions to have cyber security reviews. The bill also allows no-excuse absentee voting up to two weeks prior to the date of an election, bans private donations to fund elections, and eliminates the
Presidential Preference Primary and establishes Missouri as a caucus state. • Congressional Redistricting - HB 2909 will establish new boundaries for Missouri’s eight congressional districts. The map approved by the General Assembly was created with input from legislators representing their constituents, public testimony from citizens across the state of Missouri, and 2020 census data. The map contains compact and contiguous districts as required by the constitution while also keeping communities of interest and like-mindedness together. Supporters say it maintains Missouri’s current congressional split with six Republicans and two Democrats. The final map approved by the General Assembly can be viewed at the following link: https://house. mo.gov/billtracking/bills221/ maps/Map.5799H.02P.pdf. • Protecting Property Rights -
HB 2005 is designed to protect the property rights of Missouri farmers, ranchers and landowners. The bill would protect property owners from the misuse of eminent domain when companies want to build high voltage electrical transmission lines across the state. The bill ensures such projects crossing Missouri must have a proportional public benefit for Missourians. It makes certain that landowners will be fairly compensated for their land by requiring 150% compensation for farmland involuntarily taken by eminent domain for high voltage power lines. It also specifies that if the electric company does not obtain the financial commitments to complete the project within seven years, the land must be returned to the original owner. Additionally, it ensures the interests of farmers are represented in eminent domain proceedings by requiring one
of the court-appointed appraisers to be a local farmer. I’m a proud champion of private property rights, and will continue to fight for the rights of property owners during my time in the Legislature. • Preventing Efforts to Defund Law Enforcement – SB 678 is designed to ensure the Kansas City Police Department receives the funding it needs. The bill is a response to efforts by the city to remove $42 million from a previously-agreed-upon budget for the department. The goal of the bill is to ensure the city is not able to artificially manipulate its general fund in order to cut the budget for the Kansas City Police Department. The bill requires the city of Kansas City to provide one-fourth of its general revenue per fiscal year to fund the Kansas City Board of Police. SJR 38 is a constitutional amendment that would allow voters to decide if the General
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the offense occurred. Such person will be classified as a victim of abuse and reported immediately to the Children’s Division and to the juvenile officer for appropriate services. The bill also enacts the crime of facilitating or enabling the sexual exploitation of a child. The offense is a class E felony for the first offense and a class C felony for a second or subsequent offense. The bill also establishes the “Statewide Council on Sex Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation of Children,” which will analyze data relating to sex trafficking and sexual exploitation of children and will collect feedback from stakeholders, practitioners, and leadership throughout the state. • Creating a New Tool to Fight Trafficking - HB 1472 will provide another tool for law
enforcement to combat human trafficking. The bill will modify the offense of money laundering to include when a person conducts a financial transaction with the purpose to promote or aid criminal activity, to disguise criminal activity, to avoid reporting requirements under federal law, or to aid any terrorist threat. The bill specifies that a “financial transaction” includes a transaction involving the movement of funds by wire; a transaction involving monetary instruments such as cryptocurrency, personal checks, bank orders, or money orders; the transfer of title to any real property; or a transfer involving the use of a financial institution as defined in federal law. By updating the definition, law enforcement will be better able to track and trace the movement of funds. • Expanding Virtual Education
– HB 1552 will give parents the final say on whether their children can enroll in Missouri’s virtual education program. Currently, school districts must give that approval. Supporters say it will give more educational choice and opportunity for Missouri school students. The bill requires a full-time virtual school program to participate in the statewide assessment system with the results to be assigned to the designated attendance center for the program. The bill also requires programs to monitor individual student success and engagement and provide regular progress reports for each student at least four times per school year to the school district or charter school. Additionally, the bill clarifies the amount virtual providers would be paid for full-time students. • Improving Reading Outcomes
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for Young People - SB 681 & 662 will help address Department of Elementary and Secondary Education data showing more than half of Missouri students don’t reach reading proficiency by eighth grade. The bill will require schools to assess students for their level of reading or reading readiness each year beginning in kindergarten. Students with a reading deficiency will be given additional support in the form of a reading success plan. The bill also calls for the establishment of a statewide literacy plan to establish a comprehensive system of services for reading instruction and directs the State Board of Education to create an Office of Literacy. • Addressing the Substitute
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Teacher Shortage - SB 681 & 662 addresses the substitute teacher shortage that is causing major problems for schools around the state. The bill is meant to create opportunities to increase the number of substitutes that are available to schools. It will provide a fouryear certificate for individuals who want to substitute teach. Under the bill, applicants for certification must complete a background check and also have at least 36 college hours or have completed a 20-hour online training. The bill also requires individuals to have a high school diploma or equivalence. Additionally, the bill provides an alternative route to certification for qualified indiSEE CAPITOL REPORT, PAGE 28
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viduals with technical or business expertise or Armed Forces experience and a superintendent sponsorship. • Services and Programs for Gifted Children - SB 681 & 662 will address the needs of the many exceptional students who currently do not have access to gifted programs in their schools. The bill would require school districts to establish a state-approved gifted program if 3% or more of the students
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100 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload that is scalable to higher speeds, or the minimum acceptable speed established by the Federal Communications Commission. Additionally, it requires the Department of Economic Development to implement a program to increase high speed internet access in unserved and underserved areas. It also authorizes the state to seek the return of broadband funding from any provider that defaults or breaches agreements to deploy broadband and estab-
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and have fun in Missouri’s great outdoors; whether it’s your first, or next camping trip. Going camping? Before you build your campfire keep these firewise tips in mind: • When you prepare to make your fire, clear a generous zone around fire rings. When humidity is low and wind is high, debris can become tinder for a stray spark or ember. Store your unused firewood a good distance from the fire. • Never use gasoline, kerosene or other flammable liquid to
lishes the “Vertical Real Estate Act” to allow political subdivisions to erect towers and other broadband infrastructure and to join or participate in public-private partnerships to effectuate the construction of vertical real estate and towers. Need to Contact My Office? Please call my office at 573751-1309 if we can ever be of assistance to you or stop by our office in Jefferson City in Room 116-5. I or my legislator assistant Perla Lauderdale are happy to help.
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Red Cross shares ways to enjoy your summer safely Submitted to Branson Globe How do you plan to enjoy this summer? Whether your plans include fun in the water, camping or grilling your favorites, the American Red Cross serving Southern Missouri has some resources you can use to help you have a safe summer. And don’t forget your furry friends — there are even some safety tips to follow to help protect your pets as the weather warms up. “Summer is a great time of year to get outside and have fun with your friends and loved ones,” said Stacy Burks, executive director of American Red Cross serving Southern Missouri. “But there are dangers if you don’t swim, camp or grill properly. We here at the Red Cross want you to have a safe summer and offer these steps you can follow.” Water safety Every day, an average of 11 people die in the U.S. from unin-
tentional drowning — and one in five of those are children 14 or younger according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Red Cross wants everyone to know critical safety knowledge and skills that could save your life in and around the water. We encourage families to build confidence in the water by learning to be safe, making good choices, learning to swim and how to handle emergencies. • Preventing unsupervised access to water, providing constant, active adult supervision and knowing how to swim are critical layers of protection to help prevent drowning. • Classes to learn how to swim are available for both children and adults. Check the map for Learn-to-Swim providers in your community. Everyone should learn first aid and CPR, too, so they know what to do in an emergency.
• Download the Red Cross Swim app, sponsored by The ZAC Foundation, for safety tips, kid-friendly videos and activities, and take the free Water Safety for Parents and Caregivers online course in English or in Spanish. • It’s best to swim in a lifeguarded area. Always designate a “water watcher” whose sole responsibility is to keep a close eye and constant attention on everyone in and around the water until the next water watcher takes over. • Drowning behavior is typically fast and silent. Unless rescued, a drowning person will last only 20 to 60 seconds before submerging. Reach or throw, don’t go! In the event of an emergency, reach or throw an object to the person in trouble. Don’t go in! You could become a victim yourself. Camping safety
If a camping trip is in your plans, know the level of ability of the people in your group and the environment around you. Plan accordingly. • Pack a first aid kit to handle insect stings, sprains, cuts and bruises and other injuries that could happen to someone in your group. Take a Red Cross First Aid and CPR course and download the First Aid app so that you will know what to do in case help is delayed. You’ll learn how to treat severe wounds, broken bones, bites and stings and more. • Sprains and falls are some of the most common misfortunes travelers may face. Falls are the biggest threat, many due to poor decision-making, lack of skill or not being properly prepared. Dehydration is also a danger. Plan ahead for these dangers. • Share your travel plans and lo-
cations with a family member, neighbor or friend. • Bring nutritious food items and water, light-weight clothing to layer and supplies for any pets. Grilling safety More than three-quarters of U.S. adults have used a grill — yet, grilling sparks more than 10,000 home fires on average each year. To avoid this, the Red Cross offers these grilling safety tips: • Always supervise a barbecue grill when in use. Don’t add charcoal starter fluid when coals have already been ignited. • Never grill indoors — not in the house, camper, tent or any enclosed area. • Make sure everyone, including pets, stays away from the grill. • Keep the grill out in the open, away from the house, deck, tree branches or anything that SEE SUMMER SAFETY, PAGE 30
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could catch fire. • Use the long-handled tools especially made for cooking on the grill to help keep the chef safe. Pet safety Summer’s heat can be dangerous for your family pets. Follow these steps to take to help ensure your pet stays safe this summer. • Don’t leave your pet in a hot vehicle, even for a few minutes. The inside temperature of the car can quickly reach 120 degrees even with the windows cracked open. • Animals can suffer heat stroke, a common problem for pets in the warmer weather. Dogs with short noses or snouts, like the boxer or bulldog, are especially prone to heat stroke, along with overweight pets, those with extremely thick fur coat or any pet with upper respiratory problems such as laryngeal
paralysis or collapsing trachea. • Some of the signs of heat stroke in your pet are heavy panting and being unable to calm down, even when lying down, brick red gum color, fast pulse rate and being unable to get up. • If you suspect your pet has heat stroke, take their temperature rectally. If the temperature is above 105 degrees, cool the animal down. The easiest way to do this is by using the water hose. Stop cooling the animal when the temperature reaches 103 degrees. • Bring your pet to the veterinarian as soon as possible as heat stroke can lead to severe organ dysfunction and damage. Download the Red Cross Pet First Aid app for instant access on how to treat heat stroke, other emergencies and general care for cats and dogs and take the Cat and Dog First Aid Online Training course.
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Presenting Osage history and culture through ballet requires care Submitted to Branson Globe When researching Osage history for “Wahzhazhe: An Osage Ballet,” co-creator Randy Tinker-Smith, founder of Osage Ballet, spoke with around 50 elders. Tinker-Smith is Osage, and she knows that some things are not meant to be shared onstage. Visitors to Branson, Mo. have two opportunities to experience 400 years of the rich history of the Osage through artistic dance when “Wahzhazhe: An Osage Ballet” is presented at The Mansion Theater on August 5 and 6. The production is the work of Osage Ballet, a nonprofit organization which seeks to preserve and share the history of the Osage people through dance. The first half of the ballet depicts life in the Osages’ ancestral homelands, which encompassed much of the middle of the United States, including the entirety of what is now Missouri. One of the earliest diaries chronicling the Osage people describes them as the “happiest people in the world.” Family and ceremony were at the center of culture and moving with the seasons was a way of life. With the arrival of Europeans, many of the ceremonies and the complex Osage
clan system were almost decimated by war and disease. Like many Indigenous people, the mighty Osage were forced west onto smaller and smaller pieces of land. Eventually, the Osage bought their own reservation in Indian Territory and settled there in what is now Osage County, Oklahoma. The first act of the ballet chronicles what was lost, while the second act portrays how the Osage survived and continue to thrive despite so much trauma. “Wahzhazhe: An Osage Ballet” is created by a predominantly Native team. It is choreographed by Osage dancer Jenna Smith with original music by Osage composer Lou Brock and Dr. Joseph Rivers, chair of the film department at the University of Tulsa, who
also arranged the score. Shawnee Peoria artist Roman Jasinski, Jr. served as artistic adviser. (Jasinski is the son of Moscelyne Larkin, one of five Native ballerinas from Oklahoma to gain international fame in the 20th century.) Professional dancers for the production are from the Oklahoma City Ballet. Joining the professional dancers are students of Dance Maker Academy in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, representing 19 Native nations. For tickets and information on the Aug. 5-6 performances in Branson, Mo., call 417-385-1118 or visit www.themansiontheater. com. To learn more about Osage Ballet, visit their website, www. osageballet.com and watch for posts on the Osage Ballet Facebook page.
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Cooper Saxton receives a scholarship from Junior Auxiliary. Branson High School seniors earned over $8.3 million in renewable scholarships and awards. The
held at the high school last month. Several colleges and universities offered scholarships to the Branson seniors, as well as a large number of local and memorial scholarships. “We are blessed to be in a community whose families and organizations are exceedingly supportive of our students, and to experience the generosity shown by local scholarship benefactors to our seniors is truly something special,” says Dixie Bailey, senior counselor at Branson High School.
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The Family of Clay Cantwell also awarded a $2,500 scholarship. The recipient, Ryan Thomas of Branson, stood out from the other applicants for his excellent grades and long history of volunteering and community service. Ryan plans to attend Missouri University of Science and Technology.
College of the Ozarks graduates receive Chris Waller Memorial Scholarship Scholarship recipients 2022: Michael Franklin, Israel Reynolds, Kamryn Bradshaw, Kollin Kolb, Joshua Thomas, Ryan Thomas, Tyler Harmon and Steven Bradshaw
This year marked the 12th year the Chris Waller Memorial Scholarship has been presented to a College of the Ozarks graduate in memory of Chris Waller. This year, two deserving recipients were awarded the scholarship:
The Branson-Hollister Rotary Club awarded $3,000 in scholarships. Five students from our local school districts were selected as this year’s recipients of the Branson-Hollister Rotary Club Scholarships. The Rotary Club has a long history of helping area youth continue their college education. This year’s recipients are pictured above. Each of these students has a history of volunteering in their respective communities, and it is
Al and Marty Waller present Mucyo Bangerezako and Hannah Aherin, 2022 C of O graduates, with the Chris Waller Memorial Scholarship to further their education.
lied health science graduate. This scholarship is given to College of the Ozarks graduates who possess outstanding character and want to further their education. The money for the scholarship comes from interest on the memorial endowment established in Chris Waller’s memory. “We are proud to present these two young graduates with this year’s scholarship honoring our son Chris,” said Al Waller, father of the late Chris Waller. “We try to find someone going on to graduate school who has a lot in common with Chris. The number one thing we look for is outstanding character, which both of these graduates possess.” “We picked Mucyo because he is going on to seek a degree in civil engineering, which is what Chris did after he graduated from C of O. He received a minor in mathematics, which was Chris’ major,” Waller said. “We picked Hannah because she worked in the Physical Education Department and was on the golf team, and golfing was a big part of Chris’ life.”
Hollister’s Everett accepted into All-State Festival Show Choir
Macy Everett Hollister High School’s Macy Everett has been accepted into the Missouri All-State Show Choir. Everett, along with 59 other students from high schools across Missouri, will meet in Springfield, MO, this July to rehearse and perform together at Juanita K. Hammons Hall on the evening of July 26.
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Reeds Spring Primary School groundbreaking Submitted to Branson Globe Reeds Spring Schools broke ground on its Primary School renovation and expansion on Friday,
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MU Extension educators aid effort to root out feral swine Having grown up on a farm in the foothills of the Missouri Ozarks, Jerry Richards was prepared for droughts, snowstorms and torrential rains. He wasn’t prepared for feral hogs. Richards, a retired high school teacher, has a cow/calf operation on the same 500-acre Century Farm where he was raised. He’d heard that feral hogs, which roam in groups called sounders, could tear up fields. He imagined the results would look like a muddy football field after Friday’s game. But when a sounder invaded his farm and trampled over a hay and pasture field, Richards said, it looked like someone had set a drunk loose with a skid-steer loader. “I started getting damage about three years ago,” he said. “I trapped on my own with assistance from the (Missouri) Department of Conservation for two years and then got a trapper about this time last year. To date, we have removed over 200 hogs from the farm.” Richards recently joined University of Missouri Extension as a cooperative feral hog outreach educator. In addition to Richards, who is based in Iron County, MU Extension has hired Kevin Crider in Dent County and Megan Crane in Douglas County. A fourth educator is being sought for Butler County. Funding for the positions is through a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). The Missouri Feral Hog Elimination Partnership has removed more than 54,000 hogs from public and private lands since 2016, but there’s more work to be done. Outreach efforts by the MU Extension educators take the form of presentations, workshops and demonstrations, as well as conversations with individuals seeking assistance. They will connect landowners wanting to eliminate feral hogs on their property with partnership trappers. “Once the sounder has been eliminated, the
educators will then connect them with their county soil and water conservation board to gain access to equipment to help them restore their damaged fields and pastures,” says Hank Stelzer, MU Extension natural resource education director. Found in at least 35 states, feral hogs represent a serious economic and ecological danger. They can also spread a host of diseases and parasites to livestock. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has estimated that damage from feral hogs totals $2 billion per year. Feral hogs are well-equipped to wreak havoc. They can grow to 300 pounds or more, run 30 mph and detect tempting smells from miles away. Their jaws are strong enough to crack hard-shelled nuts and break the bones of animal carcasses. And they are not picky about what they eat. Their diet is
mostly plants, but they will also prey on smaller wildlife, including turkey eggs and deer fawns. Roaming sounders will wreck fences and trample vegetation. When they root in the ground for food, they leave behind damaged crops, deep holes, softball-sized rocks and large clumps of soil. Missouri’s feral hogs are primarily found in the southern part of the state, within at least 27 counties. In the 1990s there were attempts to manage Missouri’s feral hog population through recreational hunting. But with sows normally having two litters per year, birthing four to five piglets per litter on average, hogs reproduce faster than they could be hunted down. Moreover, shooting a couple hogs in a sounder leads the rest of them to scatter. The survivors learn to be afraid of humans and wary of attempts to lure them with food. SEE FERAL HOGS, PAGE 36
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Current efforts center on trapping. Large traps can capture an entire sounder at once: In a typical trap, a circular metal enclosure is suspended above the ground. Bait – typically corn – is placed immediately below. The site is checked daily or sometimes monitored by camera.
During winter, aerial operations are conducted with drones and a helicopter operated by USDA APHIS. According to Jason Jensen, MDC feral hog operations incident commander, the partnership’s efforts since 2016 have resulted in a 48.5% decrease in the number of watersheds in Missouri occupied by feral swine.
“Estimates of feral swine abundance statewide, measured as the catch per unit effort, have decreased from 2016 to the present, with a year-by-year decrease from 2019 to 2021,” Jensen said. “Anecdotal field reports from trappers indicate feral hogs are becoming rarer in the landscape and sounder sizes are decreasing over time.”
While MDC and the other organizations in the 18-member feral hog partnership have made considerable progress, they have struggled in allocating resources between raising landowner awareness and the actual trapping and elimination of hogs, Stelzer says. “That’s where our educators come into play,” he says. “They are not here from “the government” to tell landowners what to do. The team has strong connections to the land and their communities.” Both Richards and
Crider have Missouri roots and have seen the damage to area fields and pastures firsthand. The partnership assisted 1,308 landowners in 2021, Crider says. “Many landowners have had very good success with the partnership on their properties, which is a testament to the progress made in the removal of feral hogs in the state.” You can reach Megan Crane at 573-836-3899, email megan. crane@missouri.edu, or contact your local MU Extension Center.
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Taney County Judge Tiffany Yarnell receives Women’s Justice Award for Public Service Submitted to Branson Globe Taney County Associate Circuit Judge Tiffany Yarnell is among the recipients of the Missouri Lawyers Weekly’s 2022 Women’s Justice Awards. The awards recognize women across Missouri who have demonstrated leadership, integrity, service, sacrifice and accomplishment in improving the quality of justice, and exemplifying the highest ideals of the legal profession. Honorees encompass various segments of the legal community, including the bar, the bench, public office, business, academia, nonprofits and the state at large. Judge Yarnell was nominated by a Missouri Southern District Court of Appeals Judge in February of this year. She received the award in the Public Service category. Women in this category work on behalf of a nonprofit organization, government agency or the judiciary, or have made their mark in education. Even with a 17
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LAKE HOME FOR SALE by owner. Branson West, DD Hwy, Lakeview. Walk to water. 3 bed/2 bath with 2-car garage. 1700 sq. ft. $299,000. Qualified buyers only. Phone 417-231-3400. PANORAMIC LAKEVIEW! Blue Eye UU area. 2976 sq. ft., walkout basement, 3+ BR, 3 BA, call for details, 417-230-3252. $515,000.
HELP WANTED TABLE ROCK LAKE COMMUNITY searching for individual to provide maintenance, repair, construction, grounds keeping and snow removal. Must have a High School Diploma. Experience with water systems desired, but not required (Must be able to obtain DNR D2 certification). Training provided. 40-hour work week, with on-call as needed. Submit resume and salary requirements to: Board of Directors, 111 Sycamore Lane, Blue Eye, MO 65611. Application deadline is June 22, 2022.
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EDGEWATER COMMUNITY, a nondenominational church in Cape Fair, MO, seeks full-time ordained pastor. Respond to edgewaterchurch@yahoo.com.
• RADISSON: NOW HIRING – Maintenance Technicians PM Shift - $17-$20/hour. • Room Attendants – Starting at $16/hour. • Public Space Attendants AM/ PM Shift – Starting at $16/hour. • Housemen – Starting at $16/ hour Apply in person at Radisson Hotel, 120 S. Wildwood Dr., Branson.
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THE ROSEHOUSE IN-RESIDENCE MANAGER POSITION OFFERED – The RoseHouse, Branson’s premier Senior Care Facility, is seeking applications for an In-Residence Manager. Our full service program offers upscale apartments plus dining, recreation, monitoring, and senior ADL services for 24 private pay independent senior residents.The dietary, cleaning, laundry, and maintenance services are supervised by two co-managers who reside on property, each who have their own private apartment including all facility utilities/ services/amenities, and who share resident services oversight responsibilities on a 4 day on/3 day off schedule. Our residents are accomplished and delightful…they just need a little extra support in that they are aged between 80 and 105. The individual suited for this role will be someone recently, or soon to be, retired who does not have demanding family responsibilities and who, of course, is comfortable with seniors. No special experience, neither hospitality nor medical, is required….just a kind heart and an enthusiasm for fun, food, and flowers. If this sounds interesting, call Lindy: 417-230-9190. She has been a co-manager for 5 years. You can see us on Facebook @ therosehouse and online at therosehouse-branson. com.
HELP WANTED HIRING FOR PART-TIME POSITIONS. Looking for energetic people who enjoy interacting with people of all ages. Position includes guest greetings, tour introductions, gift shop sales, gift shop stock work, etc. Applicants must be willing to work Monday - Saturday and holidays. Bring resumes to: The WORLD’S LARGEST TOY MUSEUM’s Memory Barn Building, 3615 76 Country Blvd., Branson. Ask for Carolyn or Wendy.
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For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. – Jeremiah 29:11
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BRANSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP 9 AM Experience MODERN WORSHIP 11 AM Experience SUNDAY SCHOOL SMALL GROUPS 10 AM
M-TH Facebook Live Scripture & Prayer at 2 PM
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D. Eric Derks - Lead Pastor 1208 W. 76 Country Blvd
6350 East State Hwy 86 | Blue Eye, MO 65611
Wayne Kean, Pastor | (573) 225-6102 SERVICE TIMES: SUNDAY SCHOOL - 10 AM MORNING WORSHIP - 11AM | WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY - 7 PM
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