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TITANIC MUSEUM DISPLAYS FLAGS IN CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY – A sea of red, white and blue adorns the grassy areas in front of the Titanic Museum Attraction, with the addition of 4,000 American flags. For the second year in a row, Titanic has celebrated the 4th of July in style; it is the hope of Mary Kellogg, President and COO of Titanic Museum Attractions that this patriotic exhibit will encourage other Branson businesses to do the same and that Branson will soon be known for flags lining 76 Country Boulevard each July 4th. Kellogg invites visitors and locals alike to visit the Titanic or simply drive by to see the 4,000 symbols of our country’s freedom. For more information about Titanic Museum Attractions, call 800-381-7670 or visit their website, www.titanicbranson.com. The flags will be on display until July 11. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)
Submitted to Branson Globe In a closed special meeting on July 1, 2022, the Branson Board of Aldermen unanimously voted to start the initial process to purchase the White House Theatre, located at 2255 Gretna Rd., to serve as a Public Safety Complex and the new headquarters of the Branson Police Department. Not only will the facility be repurposed as the Branson Police Department Headquarters, but it may also eventually provide space for Branson Fire Rescue Administration Offices, training facilities for police and fire personnel, a new Emergency Operations Center and facilities for community use. The 65,000 sq. foot building cost $2.5 million and would be purchased through the reserve funds of the half-cent Public Safety Sales Tax that was passed in 2017. While the Branson Police Department previously purchased land for a new police station at 311 Forsythe St. in 2018 with the Public Safety Sales Tax, plans to build a station were put
White House Theatre (FILE) on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The purchase and repurposing of this new public safety complex will save the city millions of dollars from the original proposed plan as it is more than double the square footage of the 30,000 sq. foot original building plan and will relocate the police into a much-needed new home many years ahead of the original estimated timeline. If the sale of the new building goes through, the City will sell the land previously purchased and will put the money towards the purchase of the new Public Safety Complex. This project is in its very early stages and no timelines for remodeling or opening date have been set.
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Kiwanis Club of the Ozarks to hold charter ceremony Submitted to Branson Globe Kiwanis Club of the Ozarks announces its charter ceremony, the official kick-off for the club and listing of charter members, for Friday, August 12, 5:30 to 8 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the Best Western Inn and Conference Center, 8514 St. Hwy. 76, Branson West. The evening will include dinner sponsored by Fat Daddy’s Bar-B-Que, SMBZ Construction,
Built Right Construction, and Step Above Realty. There will also be a silent auction, with proceeds benefiting the Club’s programs for area youth. Businesses or individuals who would like to contribute silent auction items can contact Club President Robin Asher at 417-8381787 or by email at rdashermba@ gmail.com. Individuals and businesses interested in joining Kiwanis Club of the Ozarks should also contact
Robin Asher or plan to attend the Club’s next regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 12, at 5:30 p.m. Monthly meetings are at 3245 Falls Parkway in Branson, and it’s not too late to be included in the charter member list by joining through the end of July. Anyone looking for good fellowship through helping meet needs and develop leadership skills in area young people is encouraged to check out membership.
Forsyth presiding commissioner candidate forum to be held Rep. Seitz and others as Gov. Parson signs HB 2116 (Special to Branson Globe)
Seitz attends signing of ‘No Patient Left Alone Act’ Submitted to Branson Globe Rep. Brian Seitz, R-Branson, was in attendance as Governor Mike Parson signed House Bill 2116, also known as the “No Patient Left Alone Act,” into law. This bill, co-authored by Seitz, establishes that a health care facility must allow a resident to have at least two compassionate care visitors who can simultaneously have in-person contact with the resident during visitation hours. The bill was created through a joint effort of several legislators who worked to find a solution to one of the biggest problems faced during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Seitz held a key role in the
For more about this bill and local reaction, don’t miss K.D. Michaels’ follow-up story in next week’s Branson Globe. negotiations of the bill’s final language. “My original bill, HB 2097, also known as the ‘No Patient Left Behind Act,’ would have required hospitals to allow patients to have visitors at any time – even during emergencies,” Seitz said. “The bill would have prohibited long-term care facilities from adopting policies during a health emergency that prevent family SEE PATIENT BILL, PAGE 8
Submitted to Branson Globe A local group will hold a candidate forum at Oaxaca Mexican Restaurant in Forsyth, Mo., on July 21, 2022. The Taney County Federated Republican Women are hosting the event to provide the four candidates running for presiding commissioner an opportunity to share their vision for Taney County, answer questions, and meet residents. Candidates including Nick Plummer, Ken Roten, W. Alex McAuley, and Noah Prahlow are expected to participate. The organization holds an educational meeting monthly (alternating between Forsyth and Branson) including issues that may affect local residents and communities by providing speakers and information regarding pending legislation.
The event starts at 6 p.m. at Oaxaca Mexican Restaurant (lower level) at 1529 U.S.-160, Forsyth. As the primary election
is August 2, 2022, this forum will allow residents a basis for comparison of the candidates prior to the election.
FIRE DAMAGES A SHACK AT KIMBERLING CITY RESTAURANT – (KY3) -The owners of Pop’s Smoke Shack of Kimberling City will assess the damage caused by a fire at the restaurant’s shack Tuesday night. According to a post on the restaurant’s Facebook Page, the owner saw the fire after he took an employee home and stopped at the bank across the street. A police officer also saw the fire and called for help. No one was hurt. The shack is used to smoke meat overnight. No word yet on what started the fire.
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Missouri Thunder season underway, home event scheduled for September By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer Residents of Ridgedale neighborhoods along State Hwy. 86 near the Bass Pro shooting academy and Thunder Ridge have noticed plenty of activity in the area over the first half of 2022. In January, Professional Bull Riding announced Missouri Thunder as a founding Team Series member sponsored by Johnny Morris and Bass Pro Shops. The arena at Thunder Ridge, which in the past has hosted entertainers like Hank Williams Jr., Dierks Bentley, and other notables plus special events, is being expanded as the home facility for the team. Missouri Thunder is directed by former PBR executive Randy Bernard as General Manager and co-coached by Luke Snyder and Ross Coleman, both members of the PBR Ring of Honor with 25 finals qualifications between them. Snyder, a native of Raymore, Missouri, is a member of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. PBR, the world’s premier bull-riding association, launched the Team Series in June. The elite new league features top bull riders, competing on teams in 5-on-5 bull riding games during an 11-event season, beginning July 25-26 at Cheyenne Frontier Days and culminating in a team championship at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, November 4-6. Via the May 23 team draft, Missouri Thunder acquired Colten
Fritzlan, Clayton Sellars, Cody Teel, Andrew Alvidrez and Jesse Petri. Seven additional riders have been acquired through free agency to add depth to the team. The team series preseason is currently underway. Following the PBR season opener July 25–26 at Cheyenne Frontier Days, one of two “neutral site” events of the season, each team will host a three-day competition at its home arena. A schedule of team events is available at www.pbr. com/event-schedule/. Since the Team Series is new for PBR, a breakdown of how competitions and the season championship will be held, “Team Series 101,” is available at www. pbr.com. Fans can also follow the Missouri Thunder and their favorite individual riders online and on TV; details are available at the website.
As construction progresses on Thunder Ridge Arena, the team and coaches are eagerly anticipating Missouri Thunder’s first home competition. “Thunder Days” will be held September 23–25. Ticket information and more details about the newly expanded facility will be forthcoming, so stay up to date on Missouri Thunder at www. pbr.com and by following Professional Bull Riding as well as Missouri Thunder on Facebook. Coach Luke Snyder spoke to the Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce earlier this spring. He expressed his thanks to Morris for the opportunity, his excitement at being on the ground floor of the Team Series project, and his anticipation that the team will add yet another reason for visiting the Missouri Ozarks.
Work in progress expanding the arena and parking (Photo by Cindy Thomas)
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Pets of the Week Tri-Lakes Humane Society, Reeds Spring Call (417) 272-8113 or visit www.tri-lakeshumanesoc.org
PUGSLEY is an 11-month-old male Shepherd/Boxer mix. He and his littermates were born at the shelter. They love to cuddle and play. He has an allergy to bleach, and we would like to get him adopted ASAP. He will make a great addition to your family.
PING is a 6-month-old male. Ping and his four litter mates haven’t been socialized much. They have made a lot of progress from bouncing off walls to letting us pet them. With more work and love, the Furious Five (from Kung Fu Panda) won’t be so furious.
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Music on the Lake: Concerts for a great cause By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer What’s better than a free concert? A free concert of great local music supporting a great cause with like-minded folks, that’s what. It happens every other Saturday evening at the Kimberling City Shopping Center parking lot, 11863 St. Hwy. 13, Kimberling City, when popular local bands take the stage from 7 to 9 p.m. for music, dancing and camaraderie. This year’s concerts started in May and will continue through mid-October, with the following dates scheduled for the rest of the season: • July 16: Wynn Brothers (country) • July 30: Dale Johnston’s Country Review • August 13: Kirk Brown Blues Band • August 27: Table Rockers (eclectic variety) • September 10: Eddie Valen Band (rock & roll) • September 24: Highway 13 (rock & roll) • October 8: CRC (eclectic variety) The concerts are hosted by Veterans of the Ozarks, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to serving veterans in need in the Ozarks. The free concerts are provided by sponsorships from area friends and businesses, and each concert is also an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for a mini Jeep decorated in a patriotic theme, to be given away by a drawing in December. See
photos of the Jeep at the Veterans of the Ozarks Facebook page. Raffle tickets can also be purchased online; contact George Pezold at 417-8728072 or Dave “Mac” McAllister at 417-230-1283 for information. Grab a lawn chair and head out for an enjoyable evening at the next concert, July 16. Bring your snack
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and drink, or check out the sponsor list on Facebook or the sponsor sign at the concerts for a restaurant nearby. Sponsors also include a variety of other types of businesses and several churches. Businesses and individuals interested in sponsoring concerts should contact McAllister or Pezold for details.
Michael and Nancee Micham, also known as EznDil, popular performers at Silver Dollar City and around the area, dancing to the music of the Eddie Valen Band with the mini Jeep in the background (Photo by Cindy Thomas)
You could win this mini Jeep. (via Facebook)
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Train Up a Child: Children and bad habits
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arents do a great deal of fretting about the bad habits of their children. What child at some time or another has not displayed a habit that parents wish could be broken? There are a few things that may help parents as they attempt to work with their children’s habits. Children need to know how easy it is to form a bad habit. They
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same time this exercise is done, it would be wise to point out the bad habits that should be avoided and their consequences. Many children are unaware that they have formed a bad habit. They don’t realize what they are doing, nor do they realize how that habit might be offending others. One example might be a child who constantly interrupts when someone else is talking. In such a case, the child will need to be told that what is being done is very annoying to others and is bad manners. Telling a child is the first step, but it is hardly ever the last step to conquering the habit. It helps to use a piece of paper and a pencil and ask the child to keep a tally of how many times the action is done. Each time the child
interrupts, the child must make a mark on the piece of paper. After a period of time, ask the child to count the marks. This is a painful realization of truth. It is impossible to dispute the fact that the bad habit is there! One activity that often helps a child overcome a bad habit is to give the child a certain number of pennies and ask the child to give one back to you each time the action is done. Set a length of time for the “game” such as a half day or a day. The child is allowed to keep the pennies that remain after the time set. Just as it takes about seven times for a child to start forming a habit, it will possibly take seven or more times of this activity to break the habit. It usuSEE TRAIN UP, PAGE 8
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must be able to recognize when a bad habit has been formed, and they may need help in breaking that habit. One exercise to help children realize how easy it is to form a bad habit uses a few pieces of string. (Sewing thread or sticks may also be used.) Give the child one piece of string and ask the child to break it. Next, give the child two pieces of string and ask the child to break them. Continue adding another piece of string until the child is no longer able to break the string. Explain that when we do something one time, it is easy to not repeat that action, but the more we do it, the harder it is to stop the activity until finally it is almost impossible. This gives a child a basic idea of how habits are formed. At the
BY DR. RICHARD L. BAKER, AIF® Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor at Steadfast Wealth Management
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’m very impatient. Any trip I take, whether across town
or around the world I continually try to figure out how to get there faster. Needless to say, I’m ready for the market to finish its dive and start climbing again. It can’t get there fast enough. The S&P 500 closed out June as the worst ever first half of the year since 1970. Many investors are wondering if we have seen the bear market low yet. We aren’t seeing the panic selling and fear that usually occur at market lows, but we are finally seeing some extremes in areas that
we look to for signals that we’ve reached the bottom. Besides panic selling, here are four signals we look for around market lows. • The Volatility Index (VIX) spiking over 40. It hit 36 once and 34 twice, but hasn’t been crazy yet this year. This indicator doesn’t show we’re at the bottom. • Another is when both the S&P 500 declines by 1% and the VIX declines by 5% at the same time. This can signal that the last few panic sellers
are leaving the market, which almost happened on 6/14/22. This signal is rare, happening just six times in the last decade, but it’s one of the most accurate. This signal accurately predicted the 2015, 2016, and 2020, lows to the day. This indicator is a “maybe” in indicating a bottom. • When the put/call ratio tops 1.2, it shows high fear levels in the options market. It hit 1.2 on June 16 and has stayed above SEE STOCK MARKET, PAGE 8
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Reflections: Training the next generation
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roverbs 31 Ministries’ First5 app, which I use for morning devotions, is currently studying the Old Testament book of Judges. It contains the stuff of children’s Sunday school quarterlies (remember those?) when I was a kid—Gideon defeating a vast army with 300 men; Samson’s unfor-
tunate haircut; a heroic woman killing an enemy general with a tent peg. Those stories illustrate a warning from the first couple of chapters. The Israelites failed to obey God’s command to completely eliminate the Canaanite nations and possess the land. God told Israel the remaining nations would cause trouble, and they did, as the Israelites intermarried and compromised with pagan worship. For a while, things weren’t so bad, until Joshua and his leadership team had all died. Then we see a scary statement in Judges 2:10: “There arose a generation who did not know the Lord.” The generation who heard God’s warning, who saw God provide through river crossings and amazing mili-
tary victories, had somehow failed to train their children. The rest of Judges records a repetitive cycle of Israel disobeying, being oppressed by an enemy, and crying out to God; God raising up a leader, or “judge,” for a few years of relief; and then a downhill slide into disobedience again. Judges can serve as a warning for Christians today. A few of us still remember some powerful days of evangelism as thousands of people followed Christ through Billy Graham’s preaching, but then there were years of protest and sexual revolution. Some of us remember the “Jesus movement,” as young people turned off by legalism or tradition began turning back to Christ, writing new Christian mu-
sic that has influenced subsequent styles of praise and worship. But what has happened? How did we get to the point of violent protests over a Supreme Court decision? How are so many young people confused about what gender they are? Why are there so many irresponsible pregnancies in the first place? Have we failed to ingrain those Bible stories into our kids? Are we more concerned with entertaining them than teaching them biblical values? Are we okay as long as there’s a “Joshua”—a strong President, a conservative Supreme Court, or a pastor who is a great speaker—yet somehow failing to teach the next generation that there is a God, we’re not Him, and He has
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standards for holiness? Jesus’ death on the cross provides for our relationship with God, but it is up to each generation to be vigilant. Of course, we all make parenting mistakes and kids sometimes make wrong choices, but faithful training will pay off; I know of more than one adult child who turned back to God after some pretty crazy life adventures and is now raising their own children in the faith. I don’t have all the answers, but there are resources to help— check out the “Train Up A Child” column in this paper or the Christian Parenting blog for practical, Bible-based ideas—and ultimately, the guidance we need is found in God’s Word.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s: It’s okay to talk to yourself
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raise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.”
Psalm 103:1-5 NIV I’m a firm believer that God promotes talking to yourself. David was a great example of this. Maybe that’s why I relate to him so well. We tend to think that this mighty warrior and author of one of the greatest works of inspired poetry in history must have been naturally predisposed towards having a godly attitude. But I disagree.
Several times in the Psalms he gives this command: “Praise the Lord, Oh my soul!” I have to believe that in these moments, David was feeling everything BUT worshipful. Many times he was betrayed by those he loved the most, he was overwhelmed with ungodly passions, he was surrounded by death and destruction, fear and heartache. Like any of us, David could have eas-
ily surrendered to his feelings and heeded the world’s example of “following your heart.” Au contraire! He led it.
Capitol Report: Governor vetoes four bills, announces plans for special session
BY REP. BRIAN SEITZ MO House District 156
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he governor has signed the bulk of the General Assembly’s work into law, including numerous bills this week. He also announced vetoes for four bills that received legislative approv-
al during the 2022 session. Two of the bills vetoed by Gov. Parson are legislative priorities that would have provided tax relief for Missouri taxpayers and increased support for Missouri agriculture. In vetoing the bills, Parson said he plans to call the Legislature back for a special session to pass revised versions of both plans. As he announced his vetoes, Parson said, “We are holding conversations with legislative leaders to plan a special session that will address extensions for key agriculture tax credits and the largest income tax cut in our state’s history, and we will provide permanent tax relief for all Missourians.”
Parson vetoed HB 2090 which would have provided 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 bill authorized onetime $500 tax rebates for individuals making less than $150,000 per year and $1,000 rebates for joint filers making less than $300,000 per year. Parson said he wants the legislature to return for a special session to pass legislation that will “cut taxes and return hard-earned dollars back to Missourians’ paychecks.” He said his proposal would provide permanent tax re-
lief that provides yearly savings to Missourians, as opposed to a onetime stimulus. “I have always advocated for reducing Missourians’ tax burden and support the spirit of this legislation; however, the reality is, we can do better for all Missouri taxpayers than HB2090, and I want to focus on a comprehensive and permanent tax reform package,” Parson said. He added, “Now is the time to take additional steps to help alleviate the strain on Missouri families. Permanent tax cuts that provide real relief to families, senior citizens, the working class, and small businesses every year is a better answer to the inflation-
ary pressures we face, and we look forward to getting it done.” Parson’s proposed tax plan includes reducing the individual income tax rate, increasing deductions and allowances for taxpayers, and further simplifying the tax code. I am 100% for tax cut for hardworking Missourians, and will support such permanent cuts as are sustainable. The House had a good plan to return money to the taxpayers. I’m awaiting further clarification by the Governor concerning his plan and look forward to working with House leadership to implement much needed relief. SEE CAPITOL REPORT, PAGE 9
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it since. This indicator might show we are near the bottom. • The fourth signal is when the percentage of S&P 500 stocks above their 200-day moving av-
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ally isn’t the amount of money involved as much as the challenge to the child to keep all of the pennies. As with all learning, consistency is absolutely necessary. If these activities are all done, and then the parent slips and lets the child go back to the old habit, much effort is lost. Breaking bad habits of children can result in a much happier fam-
erage fall below 20% and then moves back above 20%. This indicator tends to occur later than the other signals. This happened during the June 24 market rally. This indicator might show we are near the bottom. There is no perfect formula that ily. Tolerating a child who consistently bothers others is stressful. It not only bothers people around the child, but without realizing it, those same people are having ill feelings toward the child that the child senses. When a child is well-behaved, that child receives approval from others. This is a real boost to self-confidence in any child. The child also gains confidence in knowing he/she is able to overcome a trait.
says these indicators must happen for the market to bottom out. When they do happen, especially at the same time, it tends to be around the market low and could signal a market rebound. A good sign for stocks is that two of the indicators hit on June 16 and on June 24. In the past when this happens close together the average return a year later is a positive 19%. I still have concerns with the Fed’s policy, but I think the market is moving in a way that shows upside potential for investors who are patient during the current market volatility. I don’t know if we have bottomed out, but I do think the long-term outlook is getting brighter. I’ve probably been pulled over for speeding more than all my
high school baseball teammates combined, maybe a lot more. I like to get places quickly. I hope we hit the bottom soon, I’m excited to get to the upside. Have a blessed week! https://www.steadfastwealth. net/richard-baker 2760 East Sunshine St. Springfield, MO 65804 Opinions voiced above are for general information only & not intended as specific advice or recommendations for any individual. All performance referenced is historical & is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged & can’t be invested into directly. Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, Member FINRA/SIPC.
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fulfillment of a campaign promise. I campaigned on the twin pillars of freedom and liberty, and this bill addresses both. It provides the freedom and liberty for patients to once again take charge of their own health care and secures their right to have loved ones visit them in both hospitals and long-term health care facilities. I’m proud of the work we did to get this bill across the finish line, and I’m honored to have
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members, caregivers or public administrators from visiting residents. Combining my bill with three other similar bills allowed it to more readily flow through the system initiated in both the House and Senate. The goal was to get it passed, even if the format became slightly different.” Seitz continued, “This is the
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is meant to be forward-looking, showing the market’s expectation of 30-day volatility in either direction, and is considered by many to be a parameter investor segment and market volatility.
played a role in its passage.” HB 2116 gives the Department of Health and Senior Services until January 1, 2023, to develop informational material for patients, residents and their legal guardians regarding the provisions of the bill. Health care facilities must make these informational materials accessible upon admission or registration and on the primary website of the facility.
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Gov. Parson also vetoed HB 1720, which was approved by the General Assembly to renew key programs and create new ones to support and promote agriculture in the state. The bill would have extended several programs for another two years. Parson said, “These two-year extensions are problematic and reduce the benefit to Missouri farmers and business owners. Applicants often need a minimum of 24
months in order to secure the equity and private investment needed for projects. When a program is only guaranteed for a partial period of a project’s development, businesses are less likely to invest.” He added, “This year the General Assembly authorized longer sunsets for a number of other tax credit programs, and as agriculture is Missouri’s top economic driver, it’s only right that we offer Missouri farm families - the foundation of our economy - with the same opportunities as others. We must extend these key agriculture
OPINION tax credits for a minimum of six years.” Missouri farmers not only keep the Midwest fed, but do so at often low profit margins. I am for extending the sunsets. Parson’s special session plan for agriculture tax credits and related priorities includes: • Extending the sunset on agriculture tax credits included in HB 1720 for a minimum of six years rather than two • Exempting certain agricultural equipment from state and local sales tax; and • Modifying the Family Farms
Act to increase the number of small farmers that qualify for the program, and increasing the amount of loans available to the farmer. The House sponsor and the Senate handler of HB 1720 said, “We support the Governor’s call to fully extend these agricultural tax credits that are critical for our state’s agriculture industry, ensuring it maintains pace with competing industries and the needs of Missourians.” Both permanent tax relief and agriculture tax credit subjects will be ad-
JULY 8, 2022 • 9 dressed during a special session later this year. Governor Parson is currently working with legislative leaders to identify a date for the special session call. I am excited to go back in and work for the people of the 156th district! 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.
Public invited to American Legion Post flag ceremony July 9 Submitted to Branson Globe American Legion Post 220, Branson-Hollister, will host a ceremony at the Oak Ridge
Cemetery, located off Highways 176 and 65, to honor the new flag that was recently set in place. The American Legion Post will
meet on Saturday, July 9, at 10 a.m. to accomplish this task. The public is invited to witness the ceremony.
Special rates for local golfers at Big Cedar
By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Big Cedar Resort has announced a special for local golfers this summer. Area residents will be able to take advantage of special rates at Big Cedar’s prestigious golf courses throughout the months of July and August. Locals can book what Big Cedar deems “Missouri’s Best Combo.” Book the Ozarks National Golf Course and the Buffalo Ridge Course together for $250. This is a savings of $80 per person off the already reduced local rate.
The Missouri’s Best Combo was designed to celebrate the fact that Buffalo Ridge Golf Course and the Ozarks National Golf Course were named among “The Best Courses You Can Play in Missouri’ by Golfweek. A second special, the Short Course Combo, allows locals to book the Top of the Rock course and the Mountain Top course together for $150, saving $45 off of the already low rate for local golfers. These special reduced rates are Sunday through Wednesday now through August, and are available
to residents of Barry, Christian, Douglas, Greene, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Ozarks, Stone, Taney, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri, and Baxter, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Marion, Newton, Searcy and Washington counties in Arkansas. Rounds of golf do not have to be played on the same day, but must be booked at the same time. For more information, or to book either of the special golf combos at reduced local rates, call 800-2256343.
American Legion Post 220 supports veterans and their families, in addition to ROTC, Boy
Scouts and other civilian organizations, including the Veterans’ Garden in Branson.
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Sandwich shop moves to new downtown location
Yummy food items at Press It Sandwich Shop (via Facebook)
By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer A popular Branson eatery has recently changed locations. Press It Sandwich Shop and Eatery, owned by Ellen Ford, opened in June 2021 in the Victorian Village Shopping Center on Branson’s Shepherd of the Hills Expressway. Press It’s new downtown Branson home is on West Main Street, in the former home of Steamy Joe’s. “It’s an awesome location,” said Ford. “I love that it’s an old house. I want people to always feel comfortable, like a home setting. I love the red doors. The walls are blue, which is my favorite color, so it’s real homey and has a family atmosphere, so I love it!” “We are a Panini shop, and we do pressed sandwiches. You can build your own or you can order one of the ones that we’ve created,” Ford continued. “We also have breakfast items, since this location is bigger and has more
seating. We have omelets, pancakes, waffles, cinnamon rolls, muffins and all that good stuff. We have cakes and pies, too.” Located at 224 West Main Street, Press It is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The establishment will host private parties for groups of 10 to 30 people from 5 p.m.
to midnight. Private events must be scheduled in advance. Press It also offers catering services. For more information, you can find Press It Sandwich Shop and Eatery on Facebook, as Ford posts often to get the word out. Said Ford, “We just want everyone to come on in and see us!”
Cinnamon rolls and desserts are on the menu, too. (via Facebook)
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Branson Globe’s weekly fishing report: July 6, 2022 By GARY J. GROMAN, Independent Journalist TABLE ROCK LAKE Level at 6 a.m. July 6, 2022 is 916.76. The Summer Power Pool is 917.0. Fishing reports: • Guide Eric Prey: Has fished Table Rock six days during the week. Generally, lake wide, the fishing is good. Early and late, you can catch bass on
top water baits if cloudy. If not cloudy, use a drop shot rig or jig such as a Hail Mary colored Pee Well Football jig. As it warms up you can catch them on swim baits, or a drop shot rig with nightcrawlers or a Plum-colored Chompers Drop Shot Worm. Like last week, most of the drop shot fish are fairly deep, 25 to 35 feet deep on gravel points of the main
lake or suspended in treetops in the creeks. (Contact Eric through www.focusedfishing.com or by calling 417-860-4743.) LAKE TANEYCOMO Lake level at 6 a.m. July 6, 2022 is 705.02 with a generation of 2667 cfs. Lake levels and current speed will fluctuate during the day as power is generated from Table Rock Dam. The pattern over the
past week has low generation, less than 40 mwh (2776 cfs) or off, during early morning hours with increases coming later in the day. • Guide Pete Lenard: Fishing has been great! They are running a half unit, so the slow drift has been good for fishing! Egg and a scud in the Trophy Area and night crawler outside the Trophy Area fishing both on a drift rig. (Contact Pete at 417-543-0340.) • Megan Wright, Scotty’s Trout Dock: The fishing this week has been excellent with many people catching their limits. The best baits have been nightcrawlers, rainbow Power Bait Eggs and Berkeley or Gulp Pink Worms. In the mornings, because the water has either been off or less than 40 mwh, they can be fished either on a float system or a drift rig with just enough weight to get your bait where you want it. When fishing from the bank in the city’s Lakeside RV Park she suggests using a drift rig with enough weight to get your bait out past the grass. A weight between 3/16th and 1/4 of an
ounce will get it out there. In the afternoon, she suggests that the best result will be had using night crawlers or Power Bait with enough weight to get the bait to the bottom. When fishing from the bank in the city’s Lakeside Camp Ground she suggests using a drift rig with enough weight to get your bait out past the grass Another option is spoons such as the Thomas Boyant or Little Cleo. Megan’s tip of the week: If nothing happens after 20 minutes, change it up. For the most recent report, trout fishing advice, boat rentals stop by Scotty’s, your one stop trout fishing headquarters, visit them on the web at www. scottystroutdock.com or call 417-334-4288. • Guide and maker of the DD Series Jerk Baits Duane Doty: He has fished the Lake Taneycomo multiple times daily during the week. He specializes in artificial baits in the Lake Taneycomo’s Trophy Trout Area at the upper end of the SEE FISHING REPORT, PAGE 37
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Professional vocal coach to host confidence building workshop By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Dr. Dale Smith will be hosting a karaoke workshop to help people overcome their fears.
Dr. Dale Smith (FILE) Dr. Dale has spent years as a vocal coach, master teacher and mentor to those looking to become a part of the entertainment field. In 1982, Smith founded Oklahoma Kids, a Little League of Entertainers, which was later renamed American Kids when Dale and his wife Carolyn moved the program to Branson. American Kids grew to include youth from 18 states, and Dr. Dale and Carolyn produced shows and events throughout the Ozarks, featuring members of the group, and allowing them the opportunity to gain experience performing in front of an audience. Members of American Kids per-
formed at Silver Dollar City and in many Branson shows, as well as at fairs, festivals and events around the region. “American Kids was all about child development,” Smith explained. “Knowing, as an educator, that if a child gets past their fear of an audience, the newly found confidence would greatly enhance their life experience.” Dr. Dale continued, “I have coached hundreds of people through the ‘Barrier of Fear of Audiences.’ I have found that this can be accomplished easily through karaoke. I am also aware that there are so many people who sing, and would like to sing, but cannot bring themselves to stand up and do it. This is the reason that I am conducting a confidence building karaoke workshop. My purpose is the same as American Kids. When the fear barrier is broken, other aspects of their respective lives will be enhanced.” The workshop will begin with Dr. Dale sharing with the audiences some of his background and experiences. “We will talk about the barriers we all face, whether it is as a ‘would-be’ karaoke singer or simply the fear of conversation exchange with others,” Dr. Dale explained. “The setting may be different, but the barrier is the same. You can eliminate this bar-
rier. One might ask, ‘Why am I doing this?’ The answer is simple. I find a lot of pleasure in seeing people grow. I know that if you get past your fear of an audience, you will discover growth potential and opportunities in other areas of your life. You will have the courage to step out and utilize the
gifts you possess that are still held within.” The workshop is open to anyone of any age who is interested in breaking the barrier of fear. Dr. Dale is accepting the first ten people who enroll for this workshop. If the demand is great, additional workshops will be held to serve all
who desire to participate. Said Smith, “There is no age limit. I hope to work with anyone who has a desire to sing. I want to help increase their level of confidence. They will learn about choosing the right song, plus learning the value in knowing SEE WORKSHOP, PAGE 35
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Reader’s Corner: Beat the heat with a good used book By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer During the heat of summer, reading—indoors with AC, or on the deck if there’s a breeze—is one of my favorite ways to relax. And one of my favorite things to read is a good used book. While there’s plenty to be said in favor of keeping up with the latest from favorite authors, used books do have advantages. Cost is usually lower than purchasing new, so if you’re seriously into keeping up on new releases, consider an
online membership or borrowing from the local library. Even more intriguing, though, is the chance of stumbling onto some real treasures at thrift shops, used bookstores, estate sales, and libraries needing to rotate shelf contents. It’s possible to find an actual rare edition worth some real money. But you might also find something intriguing behind an inexpensive and unpretentious title that simply looks out of date. That happened when I picked up
“What’s Cooking? The History of American Food,” for free, at a local school’s library clean-out shelf, simply attracted by the cover photo of a neatly-coiffed housewife, nice dress covered with an apron, in a kitchen reminiscent of my early childhood. (Think Beaver Cleaver’s mom.) That book has turned out to be fascinating, as it recaps American history through the lens of household mealtimes, including Native American contributions, European colonial influence, regional specialties affected by immigrants, impact of wartime
rationing, and development of safer and more efficient canning and freezing. (Clarence Birdseye was a real guy, as were Campbell and Kellogg.) The book gives a much earlier perspective on current concerns about GMOs and highly processed foods, initially touted as advancements in pest control, shelf life and convenience. That’s just one example of how used books from decades ago illuminate the social climate of the time, something we’d expect from authors like Jane Austen (whose books I also found at good prices
in used bookstores) but might be surprised by in less likely places. Area library thrift shops usually have a great selection, as do thrift shops supporting area nonprofits. Downtown Branson’s newest bookshop, 417 Books, specializes in vintage and collectible volumes. Check individual websites if you’re looking for something in particular, or just wander in and browse. And when you’re finished with your find, you can either add it to your collection of favorites or donate it back to help support your library or favorite organization.
Taneyhills Library offers classes for all ages and interests By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer The Taneyhills Library continues to offer exciting, educational and fun-filled classes for all ages this summer. One July 12, Master Gardener Kathryn Kufahl will offer another gardening program, on behalf of the University of Missouri Extension Service. Learn about plants that grow well in our region during Kufahl’s presentation on “Tough Plants for the Ozarks,” held Tuesday, July
12, at 10:30 a.m. Registration has closed for the program, but visit the library website, www.thlibrary.org or call the circulation desk at 417-334-1418 to be placed on the waiting list for the presentation. The Taneyhills Library is offering an opportunity to learn to play cribbage. Taught by Robin Williams, a former educator and avid cribbage player, this class will show how much fun cribbage has to offer. The class is limited to
10 players and will be held in two sessions, July 15 and 29 at 10:15 a.m. Fee for the two-session cribbage class is $10 per person. Cash or credit card payment may be made at the library circulation desk. To register, call the circulation desk or visit the library website. Family Fun with Math is designed for students going into fourth through eighth grades. This two-session class will include
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Summer Corn Salad By KERRY DAWN GREEN Refreshing and tasty • 3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 cobs of corn) • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered • 1 cup cucumbers, diced • ¼ cup red onion, diced • 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar • Coarse salt and pepper to taste • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley • Fresh basil or dill optional Grill or cook corn; once cool, toss with all other ingredients and serve chilled.
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College of the Ozarks seniors participate in Celebration of Scholarship; local business leaders serve as judges Submitted to Branson Globe At the culmination of the spring semester, College of the Ozarks allowed students from six departments to make presentations as part of the annual Celebration of Student Scholarship in the Silver Dollar City Parlor at The Keeter Center. Potential employers served as judges, elevating the experience for students. Judges were from notable companies such as Abbot, NetSmart, JB Hunt, FedEx, ZeroSum, Boston Dynamics, Kyndryl (owned by IBM), BKD, Chick-fil-A Corporate, Classy Llama, and Big Cedar Lodge. Several departments, including agriculture, biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, and physical education and health, participated in the event. Eight senior computer science majors presented their final projects to a panel of 33 judges from a variety of businesses. Cheri Kembell, assistant professor of computer science, promotes this event to her students. “This is the best real-world experience that our computer science students can participate in prior to graduation,” Kembell said. “Our industry judges ask difficult technical questions and provide honest feedback directly to each student
on this day. This year, we had one student who was still actively interviewing as of presentation day. I’m thrilled to report that he was hired by one of the judges who attended. Our industry partners benefit from giving back to students on this day, and they look forward to participating each year.” The computer science students developed mobile applications, websites and games for a plethora of topics, including an app that helps document and organize musical ideas, a gift exchange application, a website to ease chronic illness symptom tracking a pattern recognition, a recipe generator,
and a nutritional app that tracks both nutritional and emotional well-being as it relates to food. Students had one semester to prepare the application of their choice. Students created the apps utilizing various programing technology and programming languages. Tanner Maasen, 2022 graduate, created his app called “Swell” in hopes of helping individuals be more mindful about their nutrition choices, while also encouraging mental health. “I care about others,” Maasen said. “Before researching this app, I had no idea these other popular calorie-counting and weight-loss
apps were causing and/or worsening eating disorders or having other negative effects. Therefore, my priorities shifted at that point from simply wanting to make a more efficient and easier-to-use nutrition logging app.” Each student prepared a slide show and gave a 20-minute verbal presentation to explain the premise and design of their app. After their
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Tanner Maasen, 2022 graduate (Special to Branson Globe)
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Maasen presents his app “Swell” to the judges. (Special to Branson Globe)
presentations ended, the panel of judges asked the students questions about their projects. Each presenter also had a booth with a poster description, progress log, and trial devices so judges could
interact more personally with the software. Kembell is pleased with the outcomes from this event. “Many of the students learned a new programming language or technology platform,” Kembell said. “It taught them the importance of meeting a deadline and being prepared. All seniors present their projects no matter what changes in scope had to be made along the 16-week project lifespan. “They also learned how to communicate technical details professionally and effectively to an audience that is knowledgeable in the subject area. They learned how to communicate roadblocks that they encountered along the way. Judges like to hear the logic behind the strategy for working through a challenge.”
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News briefs from around the Branson/Tri-Lakes area School of the Ozarks places third in State Scholar Bowl competition School of the Ozarks Upper School students traveled to Columbia, Missouri, for the State Scholar Bowl competition. Following the competition, School of the Ozarks students received the third-place title for the state competition. Scholar bowl is a game in which two teams compete head-to-head to answer questions from all areas of knowledge, including history, literature, science, fine arts, current events, popular culture, sports and more. The defining feature of the tournament is the use of a “buzzer system” that lets players interrupt the reading of a question when they know the answer. The School of the Ozarks State Scholar Bowl competitors included the following: Lilly Barnes, JoElla Carey, John Carswell, Jude Healey, Caleb Martin, Leah Mc-
McElvain said. “They represented School of the Ozarks all the way through this historic run for the S of O scholar bowl team. It couldn’t have happened to a better group of students.”
Reeds Spring grads compete at National Speech Pictured from left to right: Sophia and Debate Tournment Osborne, Lilly Barnes, Alieah Youngblood, Leah McBride, Dr. Scott McElvain, John Carswell, Jude Healey, Caleb Martin and JoElla Carey.
Bride, Sophia Osborne and Alieah Youngblood. “Jude Healey was our only senior and did a phenomenal job leading our team through each round,” said Dr. Scott McElvain, assistant to the dean of the lab school. “His relaxed and calm demeanor was greatly appreciated through the intense competitive atmosphere.” “It was a delightful experience seeing these students succeed in the way they did this year,”
Two recent Reeds Spring graduates competed at the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky. Jordan Shortt and Kyah Barr both qualified for the third time in four years. They competed in the category of Program Oral Interpretation. Since they did not reach the Top 60, they were also able to compete in supplemental events. Shortt finished in the Top 60 of Prose Reading. “It was a long four days of competition that ended with both Kyah and Jordan wishing they had just one more year to work toward that National finals stage,” said Reeds Spring Coach Loran Polson. “It
Jordan Shortt (left) and Kyah Barr (right) was a great experience, and it was so fantastic to be able to compete at the National Tournament in person for the first time since 2019!”
Legacy Preschool celebrates 30 years with expansion in August 2022 Legacy Preschool, a Christian preschool in Branson, celebrates 30 years of growth with the expansion of new classrooms added to the Legacy Academy campus at 949 Historic State Hwy 165. As of August 15, 2022, Legacy Preschool will keep part of their establishment at First Baptist
Church in Branson and will expand the Preschool, adding three classrooms to the new Legacy Academy Highway 165 location. The class ratio is 1:16, with openings in the two, three and fouryear-old classrooms. “So much prayer has gone into the steps needed for this growth; God is good and has been faithful to Legacy Preschool every step of the way,” Mrs. Kathryn Jones, Executive Director at Legacy Preschool, said. According to Jones, Legacy students, teachers and family members are committed to learning and building important skills through Christian principles, and building this foundation in preschool is especially important. “One of our main goals at Legacy Preschool is to instill the truth of God’s word into the hearts of our littles, Jones said. “We are continually blessed by our teaching staff who work SEE NEWS BRIEFS, PAGE 21
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to do this every day. We strive to have everything we do point to Jesus!” Kindergarten readiness is another academic goal at the preschool; children participate in a “Kindergarten in Training” program throughout the year. Jones said the focus of this program is for students to learn the correct kindergarten classroom behaviors like walking in lines with calm feet, sitting at the table with calm bodies, eating their food and not playing with it, talking quietly with their neighbors, staying in their own space and keeping their hands to themselves. “We are so excited for our Pre-K students, and we are confident they will enter kindergarten fully equipped!” Jones added. For more information on a Christian-based preschool education, please call 417-336-2139, email preschool@ legacybranson.com, call 417-3362139, or visit legacybranson.com.
Hollister FFA students attend Washington Leadership Conference
Three Hollister High School FFA students attended the Wash-
Pictured left to right: Frazier, Brooks, and Fletcher ington Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. Ian Frazier, Kennedy Brooks and Jacob Fletcher along with FFA co-sponsor, Quaid Taylor, traveled to Washington, D.C., June 13 through 19 to participate in the 51st year of the Washington Leadership Program, which has impacted thousands of FFA members over the years. The Washington Leadership Conference provides FFA members a premier leadership experience while exposing them to the rich history of Washington, D.C. Students develop leadership skills as well as build connections for their future. The conference focuses on how students can take what they learn and apply it in their homes and communities and to inspire other members of their chapter to become advocates of agriculture and future leaders.
be distributed to areas in need. Taylor is hopeful to take more students to next summer’s conference. “This experience is well worth it for any student who can attend,” he says. “It’s an extraor-
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Our veterans - the Faithful Four
In times such as these ... we need to stand together. (Photo by George Kurland) This beautiful patriotic quilt is 50 x 60, and is available at Branson Quilts on W. Main, Branson. www.bransonquiltstore.com (Photo by George Kurland)
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Commission approves FY 2023-2027 statewide TIP The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission today approved the FY 2023-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), which lists transportation projects planned by state and regional planning agencies July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2027. The STIP makes available $10 billion of federal and state revenues for all modes of transportation over the next five years, making it the state’s largest program. This includes $100 million from the Governor’s Rural Route program, which will address low volume roads in FY 2023. Of the remaining $9.9 billion, the STIP details $7.65 billion in road and bridge construction contractor awards, averaging approximately $1.5 billion each year over each of the next five years. “Just a few years ago, our 2016 STIP made available a fraction of this program with only $2.6 billion,” said MoDOT Director Patrick McKenna. “The new STIP— our largest to date—is quite an
achievement that has taken the collective efforts of policymakers, state leaders and the leadership of the commission, which has held firm on the need for resources to do the projects our citizens expect us to do. By working with planning partners across the state and listening to the needs of the communities we serve, we’ve made these plans to take care of this massive system.” The program details a focus on preventive maintenance improvements to Missouri’s nearly 34,000 miles of roads and 10,400 bridges. The draft STIP was released in May for public review, and MoDOT received 317 comments. The STIP also includes detailed project information for non-highway modes of transportation and a section detailing planned operations and maintenance activities for the next three years. This additional information is provided to allow Missourians to more easily see how their transportation funding is invested. The Final STIP is available online at https://www. modot.org/statewide-transportation-improvement-program-stip.
Hollister School District launches resource site
When Hollister Middle School
Counselor Sandy Brown couldn’t find an online searchable database of local resources she could use to help families in her district, she decided she’d take on the project herself. Just six months after receiving funding from Skaggs Foundation, the website went live. “The Resources to the Rescue website stems from counselors, social workers, and other staff dreaming of an updated and maintained resource hub for our community,” Brown explained. “Many community members would begin looking for resources and the roadblocks were too overwhelming for them to continue their search. This led to community members finding themselves in crisis.” Oftentimes, in crisis mode, is when they’d turn to counselors like Brown for help. It was then that Brown could spend hours trying to find families help with everything from electric bills and rent to car repairs. Brown knew there had to be a better way, but it was going to take a lot of work.
In the spring of 2021, she presented the idea of a searchable resource website to Skaggs Foundation. The idea quickly evolved from helping just Hollister families to creating a database to help families and individuals throughout Stone and Taney counties. In late 2021, Brown was awarded a three-year, $40,000 Skaggs Legacy Endowment grant to create Resourcestotherescue.org. With the help of a social work intern and Hollister School District’s counseling team, the information was collected and the
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website built this past school year. The site went live in late May. Now, Brown and her team are focused on maintaining and keeping the site up-to-date all with a goal of helping families find the assistance they need before they reach crisis mode. “Not only do we want to provide resources, but we also want to empower our community members to obtain these resources before they reach crisis mode,” she said. “Our hope and mission is that the Resources to the Rescue webSEE NEWS BRIEFS, PAGE 24
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site will serve as a tool for not only the community but for organizations, agencies, service providers, schools, religious organizations, hospitals and more.” Ozark Mountain Country Cares Communications Director Susan Flores said they are grateful that
Hollister School District stepped up to take on such an important project that benefits both Stone and Taney counties. “Everyone in our community will be able to benefit tremendously from Resources to the Rescue,” Flores said. “For the family needing assistance, it will be a great place to start to access resources they need.”
She said the site will not only be a great resource for families, but also help local entities understand what other organizations are doing in the community and make referrals. The site is user friendly, easy to navigate and has an online form for organizations to be able quickly and easily update their information. “Thank you, Hollister Schools,
for initiating this much needed resource,” said Flores. To learn more about the Resources to the Rescue project, visit Resourcestotherescue.org. To learn more about Skaggs Foundation and Skaggs Legacy Endowment grant opportunities, visit SkaggsFoundation.org.
Elevate Branson’s ‘Up with Kids!’ program continues
Have you noticed our Up With Kids! coin buckets stationed at different local businesses across our community? Next time you come across a bucket, drop in your spare change and know that these donations are helping fund our Elevate Kids summer and afterschool programming! We provide resources for our kiddos year-round, but it can be especially challenging for our area children to receive the nutritional, emotional, social and physical resources they need to be healthy while school is out of session. Thanks to our local business partners and your spare change, we’re able to ensure kids have access to meals, healthy social interactions, and educational opportunities all year long. Be on the lookout for the Up
With Kids! coin buckets stationed at the participating businesses listed below: Apple Tree Mall, Arvest Bank, Auntie Anne’s, Big O’ Tires Branson, Big O’ Tires Hollister, Billy Bob’s Dairy Land, Body Tune Plus, Branson Bank, Branson Family Dentistry, Branson United Methodist Thrift Shop, Candy Emporium, Central Bank, Crazy Craig’s Cheeky Monkey Bar, Famous Dave’s, Fat Donny’s Barber Shop, Fenton & Grimwood Law Office, Fuddruckers, Gettin’ Basted, Gourmet Bouquet, Grace Family Church, Great Southern Bank, Hook and Ladder Pizza, IMAX Branson, JC Dry Cleaners, Local Flavor Branson, Lost Boys Barber Co., Main Street Café, Nature’s Wonders, Orlando Sun Tanning, Pennzoil Lube, Pickin Porch Grill, Pizza World, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Ruby’s Food & Fuel, Sign Man, Starvin’ Marvin’s, Sunshine Signs, Tequila’s 2, The Fudgery, The Shepherd of the Hills, The UPS Store, Tim’s Headquarters, Uptown Café, Vintage Paris, Vision Clinic, Whitney’s World of Crafts, WonderWorks and Yummy Donuts.
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Join Lucky’s Foam Factory for a free family foam party By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer Lucky’s Foam Factory invites the community to a FREE Family Foam Party on Saturday, July 9. Tell your family and friends, grab the kids and pets, and head to Branson’s Stockstill Park to join the fun from 1-4 p.m., including games, music, dancing, prizes, and of course, plenty of safe, hypoallergenic foam. Lucky’s Foam Factory is a party and entertainment service available for family, school or church events, birthday parties, summer camps and more. The
special Foam Cannon shoots foam spray 20 to 25 feet into the air, covering a 30 ft. x 30 ft. area 5 ft. deep within minutes. The foam is environmentally safe and safe for people and pets, although kids who plan to sit in the foam and get completely covered with it may want to bring swim-type goggles to avoid a slight stinging sensation if too much foam gets in the eyes. Families are encouraged to bring lawn chairs as well as snacks or picnic items, and of course, bring your fun-loving
dogs along, too. Lucky’s Foam Factory owner Robert Morris, a Branson-area native, said he is looking forward to providing this afternoon of fun for the community. He has enjoyed entertaining others since age five, and also operates Magical Stories and More, a party and entertainment service that includes magic tricks, princess parties, balloon twisting, and much more. Visit www. magicalstoriesandmore.com for
some great ideas for your next school, church, or corporate event, or dates and locations to find a balloon twister near you! Find more details about the Family Foam Party on Facebook at Lucky’s Foam Factory/ Events. To plan your own memorable party, visit www.luckysfoamfactory.com for package pricing and additional planning information. Photos courtesy of Robert Morris, via Luckysfunfactory.com
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Join the World’s Biggest Marble Hunt
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Submitted to Branson Globe The World’s Biggest Treasure Hunt is happening across the U.S. during July, including Branson and surrounding areas in Taney and Stone County, and you and your family can participate! Will Stuckenberg, marble artist and founder of World’s Biggest Marble Hunt, has teamed up with over 160 glass artists to create The World’s Biggest Marble Treasure with one goal in mind: to bring awareness to the general public about fine art marbles while creating a fun, family-friendly activity. The United Nations has named 2022 The Year of Glass, and glass artists are making history with this treasure hunt. A treasure trove of handmade fine art marbles has been made by some of the world’s top glass artists including Josh Simpson, whose wife is an astronaut and has carried some of his marbles
into space; and Mark Matthews, whose art is on display in museums including the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the Corning Museum of Glass in New York, and the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American Art in Washington, D.C. The hunt for the marble treasure will be open to the public at no cost. Anyone can join from anywhere in the world! The amazing first-place treasure has over 158 pieces valued at over $45,000, recorded and documented by top contemporary marble broker Brian Bowden. Bowden has also provided an appraisal for the collection as it is destined to become a key part of art history, particularly glass art. Clarke Historical Museum in Eureka, California, has displayed the treasure during the month of June so the media and general public can view it until the lucky
winner takes it home. “This marble treasure has the most impressive list of famous glass artists ever gathered, all contributing stunning glass works to the first-place treasure and participating in hiding additional marbles all around the world,” said Stuckenberg in a press release. “The Hot Glass Team from the Corning Museum of Glass has finished a marble for the treasure chest.” A January 2022, National Geographic article on marble hunting has put handmade art marbles back in the public spotlight, encouraging artists around the world to come together and create the worldwide treasure hunt. Additionally, thousands of marbles will be hidden all over the world individually for people to hunt during a worldwide month-long event taking place during July 2022. World’s SEE MARBLES, PAGE 30
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Lots of summer fun to celebrate Independence Day
All photos by K.D. Michaels (At right) One of the many booths at the Rockaway Beach celebration; (Below, left) Dressed in red, white and blue, Georgina Holiday enjoys the day’s festivities prior to her evening performance; (Below, center) Father and son enjoy some time in the park on Monday; (Below, right) Checking out the booths; (Lower left) This young girl, all decked out for the holiday, enjoyed Monday’s July 4th festivities.
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Ten-minute play series at Historic Owen Theatre this Sunday Submitted to Branson Globe The Branson Regional Arts Council presents the first annual 10-Minute Play Series at the Historic Owen Theatre this Sunday, July 10 at 7 p.m. The 10-10-10 will encourage local writers and directors of all skill and experience levels to practice their art in a low-stakes, low-commitment, safe environment. The evening will consist of ten plays lasting no longer than 10 minutes each, with a variety of
styles presented. Plays include a contemporary comedy and drama, a fantasy, a surrealist piece, a silent film-style play, two classical plays—one being a George Bernard Shaw excerpt and the other, a play written by Benjamin Franklin, and more. BRAC Board Member Kyle Blanchard is the inspiration behind this new event, and is also participating as one of the directors. “This year, the directors and plays were chosen ahead of time
from locals that displayed interest,” said Blanchard, “but in the future anyone will be able to submit their play and/or submit to direct. Writers and directors will be chosen on a first-come basis with no regard to experience! Admission is free, but a $10 donation at the door would be appreciated to benefit BRAC’s Arts Education Program providing training and arts opportunities in theatre, music, vocal, dance, technical production and the visual arts for area residents of all ages. “Seating is limited, so come when the doors open at 6:30 p.m. to ensure you have a seat,” adds Blanchard. There will be a 10-minute intermission and concessions will be available for purchase. A Talkback session will follow the play presentations for audience reaction and questions. All plays are rated PG or PG-13.
There is some mild adult language and violence. This year the directors include Kyle Blanchard, Ellie Faggion, Michael Phillips, Ryan Hippe, Joey Faggion, Megan King, Cole Litwiller, Jonah Outhouse and Josh Boulden (directing two plays). The technical team includes Pamela Meadows, Mac Hill, Sarah Briggs and Tori Hurley. The selected plays include the following: • “Pearl’s Big Day” - Written and directed by Michael Phillips. Featuring Deanna Bruce, Cat Faggion, Ian lahlum, Michael Sager, Addison Montgumrey, Aaron Munn, Chris Skillern, Kahrie Stegman and Michael Phillips. • “Gaslight - Written and directed by Kyle Blanchard. Starring Josiah Mayer, Jonathan Crum, Megan King and
Mariah Garrett. • “Man and Superman” by George Bernard Shaw - Directed by Josh Boulden. Starring Ashlind Hippie, Natalie Hensarling, and Jameson Clanton. • “Unspoken” - Written and directed by Jonah Outhouse. Starring Jason Lightfoot and Andy Brown. • “While the Auto Waits” Adapted and directed by Megan King. Starring Jonathan Crum, Ashlind Hippe, Andy Brown and Nicole Horton. • “What if … the Prince Followed” by Ellie Faggion. Directed by Cole Litwiller. Starring Mariah Garrett and Aaron Munn. • “The Least of These” - Written and directed by Ryan Hippe. Starring Nick Carrano and Kyra Carrano. • “Dialogue Between Franklin and the Gout” by Benjamin Franklin. Directed by Josh Boulden. Starring Cat Blanchard and Michael Sager. • “Heart of Hearing” by Joseph Zeccola. Directed by Ellie Faggion. Starring Brandon Farrar and Rosalie Burr. • “Spoon” - Written and directed by Joey Faggion. Starring Shekinah Davis, Judah Fox, Audrey Noll, and Adam Hood.
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By Anna Jefferson, freelance writer of Osage/Pawnee/Sac and Fox descent On August 5 and 6, 2022, Wahzhazhe ballet will perform at The Mansion Theater in Branson, MO. Tickets are currently on sale at www.themansiontheater.com or www.osageballet.com. In some instances, a well-kept secret such as a favorite business or a historic site, which is known only to the local populace, might be considered a good thing. It solely belongs to its community. But in the case of Wahzhazhe, an Osage ballet, established in Pawhuska, Osage County, Oklahoma a decade ago, everyone needs to know about it. It is a unique experience of art, education and preservation of history. The Osage Nation’s history. Osage Ballet choreographer, Jenna LaViolette, invited Chief
StandingBear to say a few words to the children that have been cast in this years’ ballet. He said, “The dance education you are receiving is a great opportunity. Your minds are going to be better because you are learning to appreciate music, you are memorizing choreography, and you are strengthening your bodies which will lead to a healthier life. You are talented but you need a teacher to guide and encourage you to grow. You would miss that if you didn’t have it because it is difficult to motivate yourself. You have done a wonderful job. I look forward to seeing you dance and we continue to support you.” LaViolette stated, “Chief StandingBear has great vision for our Osage children and has gone out of his way to support the arts for them and all Osages. He was a member of the first commit-
tee formed to support the ballet in 2011 and was on the original committee involved in making the decision to open Dance Maker Academy in 2014. He understands the importance of the arts for our children and feels that artists are fundamental to our cultural heritage and their work is often a crucial part of community life.” When StandingBear spoke to the children of the Wahzhazhe cast he said, “It takes a lot of courage to perform on stage like you have done. You have prepared for this and we support you!” In an interview with Randy Tinker-Smith (Osage/Cherokee), the director of Wahzhazhe ballet, she talked about the legacy of ballet in the Osage culture. It is a surprise to some that in the small, rural community of Pawhuska, a classical ballet was created. TinSEE OSAGE BALLET, PAGE 33
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Biggest Marble Hunt also has a YouTube channel by that same name that teaches you all about marbles and marble hunting and hiding. Local marble hunting groups have been organized on Face-
book in several parts of the country, and according to Stuckenberg, “Branson area people are huge fans.” Over 6,000 area residents participate in the groups, including Ozark Marble Hunters which was started by Stuckenberg as a way to have fun with his kids and promote art. “With so
much negative news, we hope more people will get out and have fun, interact with others over the clues and sharing their finds. It’s all about paying it forward,” said Stuckenberg in describing the activity, encouraging people to hunt for marbles and then hide marbles for others to find.
“Not only do I get excited about making the marbles, but I also like to put thought into the clues, which often include poems, plays on words, or hints that require some research and knowledge to decipher,” says artist Topher Reynolds. “It’s not just about giving away a marble as much as creating an adventure with a potential treasure.” The entire month of July is a celebration as thousands of individuals are hiding and hunting for marbles, but individuals and teams of up to three peo-
ple wanting to participate in the Biggest Treasure hunt must register by July 20, with an official start date of July 23. Go to WorldsBiggestMarbleHunt. com today to learn more about how marble hunting works both locally and for the nationwide event. You can also read about the artists, see the treasure, and learn how to get your clues on social media. The website has links to local Facebook groups as well. Contact Stuckenberg at Media@WorldsBiggestMarbleHunt.com for more information.
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College of the Ozarks hosts 28th Camp Lookout for area youth Submitted to Branson Globe Camp Lookout, a community outreach program hosted by College of the Ozarks, continued its 30-year-mission of offering a free, week-long summer camp to children in Stone and Taney counties this summer. After two years of COVID precautions, Camp Lookout has returned for a 28th year of summer camp. This year’s camp theme is “He is Everything to Us” and is designed to remind campers of the importance of a relationship with Jesus. Camp Lookout is hosted on the College of the Ozarks campus at the campgrounds, complete with an activities field, housing, and playgrounds. For the summer of 2022, five sessions of camp were offered from June 6 - July 1. Approximately 50 campers ages 8-12 from Stone and Taney County participated in Camp Lookout activities each week. In designing this program, the College wanted to provide a Christian camp experience for children with financial need. Ryan Knight, College of the
Ozarks student activities director and co-director of Camp Lookout, has served as camp director for eight years. Lori Simmons serves as the College of the Ozarks Christian ministries community service coordinator and co-director of Camp Lookout. Together, they oversee the camp, planning, training of the counselors and implementation. Training included team-building activities, safety training, developing the teaching materials, and preparing the campground for the campers. “There are many summer opportunities in the Ozarks, but Camp Lookout is the only one that offers a free summer experience for kids who may not be able to afford to attend camp,” Simmons said. “Camp is a place where kids can be kids,” Knight said. “They are cared for by Jesus-loving and kid-loving young adults who are all about making an impact on the next generation!” Campers participate in a variety of activities while spending the week at camp, including water balloon fights, scavenger hunts and swim-
ming. Additionally, the campers go to Silver Dollar City once a week to enjoy the rides and sights. To celebrate the theme “He is Everything to Us,” evening worship sessions and devotions are also integrated into the daily camp schedule. All activities at Camp Lookout are guided and supervised by a team of 50 counselors who rotate shifts to spend time with the kids either in morning, afternoon, or evening. Counselors are all students at College of the Ozarks who have a passion for helping children and a love for Christ. “The Christian Ministries team, headed by Lori Simmons, work tirelessly in the planning stages of camp starting in January to get camp off the ground,” Knight said. “This team is essential to the day-to-day operation of camp, and they serve SEE CAMP LOOKOUT, PAGE 32
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Camper Emmie Wilks enjoys playing on the Camp Lookout playground. (Special to Branson Globe)
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Counselor Philip Busenitz, sophomore criminal justice major, paddle boats with camper Jaxon Kimrey. (Special to Branson Globe)
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with such care and intentionality. Lori leads counselors and the office staff in spiritual and leadership development throughout the summer. Without their devotion to this program, camp would not see the level of success it has experienced in changing the lives of campers and counselors.”
Sarah Dickey, sophomore video production major, reflected on the importance of her training, specifically related to sharing the Christian goal of the camp. “We have to make sure our relationship with the Lord is solid before we can teach kids about the Lord. This includes developing a consistent prayer life, studying the Bible, and living with Christlike character,” Dickey said.
Sophomore criminal justice major Philip Busenitz has enjoyed the opportunity to start important conversations with the kids at camp and develop friendships. Some of those conversations have led to the ultimate goal of Camp Lookout, which is showing children the truth of the Bible and helping them understand the importance of salvation. “I had a camper last week who I talked with about the love of God and His offer of salvation on Wednesday,” Busenitz said. “On Thursday morning, as soon as I saw him, he said, ‘Can we talk more about salvation today?’ By the end of the day, he had given his life to Christ. It is so wonderful and sobering that God has chosen to use us as His means of bringing people to Himself.”
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ker-Smith did her research so the information about the Osages’ history was accurate. She was respectful to the Osages, in that way, as well as consulting with tribal elders about what could be used. She, too, was reverent to the memories of Osage ballerinas, Maria and Marjorie Tallchief, who left the Osages with this rich artistic gift. Wahzhazhe ballet is an outreach that presents the Nation’s history from pre-contact to present day. Choreographed by Jenna Smith LaViolette, the original music was written by composers Lou Brock and Dr. Joseph Rivers, and arranged by Dr. Rivers. Alexandra Ponca Stock designed and painted the backdrops and Osage fine artists Wendy Ponca and the late Terry Wann designed
the dancers’ apparel. After the interview, Tinker-Smith showed off the outfits on clothing racks in the lobby. Through the dances, music and clothes, the audience gets a real sense of emotions the Osage people experienced. Osage dance clothing is colorful and unique to the individual. These types of outfits were on one end of the clothes rack. On the opposite end were jackets made of heavy material, brown
and plain. Dresses for the girls were white and sterile. It was heartbreaking to realize that small children were forced to leave the world of their people for a new, foreign life. But that is what art can reveal. Wahzhazhe ballet is beautiful, real and moving. The company has traveled to a variety of cities to perform including The National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC. In 2015, they were the only
Native American performance on the day stage at Festival of Families for the Papal visit. Attendance at that festival was half-a-million people and the Pope was present, even waving at them. The ballet has been sponsored by the Osage Nation Foundation and Osage Casinos for every performance since 2012. “We are thankful for the support of these Osage organizations and this year the Osage Foundation
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has donated funds for us to do a professional video of the ballet,” states Tinker Smith. To learn more about Wahzhazhe ballet and the upcoming performances in August, find Osage Ballet on Facebook or check out their websites, www.osageballet. com or www.dancemaker.net. To learn more about The Mansion Theater or to request tickets, please visit their website at www. themansiontheater.com.
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Roadway deaths down slightly for the first half of 2022 Submitted to Branson Globe Following an especially deadly 2021, Missouri traffic fatalities have dropped 7% compared to this same time last year. Preliminary data shows from Jan. 1 - June 22, 413 people were killed in Missouri traffic crashes, down from 445 in the same period in 2021. The July Fourth holiday weekend marks the halfway mark of summer and the halfway point of the 100 deadliest days of summer, which has historically seen the highest number of traffic fatalities. “These modest gains in numbers over last year are encouraging, but we have a long way to go to achieve our ultimate goal of zero roadway deaths,” said MoDOT Highway Safety and Traffic Engineer Nicole Hood. “We can all work together to use Missouri’s road in a safe manner that protects our own lives and the lives of those around us.” While zero fatalities may seem improbable, several counties in Missouri have seen just that so far this year. Since the beginning of 2022, 35 counties across the state have had zero traffic fatalities. With the busy July Fourth holiday
weekend, MoDOT is encouraging all Missourians to help reach their destination safely by always doing these four simple actions: Buckle up. Phone down. Slow down. Drive sober. Whether driving through a work zone, sharing the road with motorcyclists, or cruising around streets with pedestrians in the area, committing to these safe behaviors will help save lives. Lane closures for temporary work zones on Missouri highways will stop at noon Friday, July 1 and not resume until the morning of Tuesday, July 5. There are some exceptions for permanent lane closures for construction work or in the case of an emergency. To help make your travel safer, visit MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map at www.traveler.modot. org and find the most updated travel information, traffic conditions and work zone locations. Missouri’s strategic highway safety plan, Show-Me Zero, provides more information for how all Missourians can do their part to achieve zero traffic fatalities. See www.savemolives.com.
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their audience. We will have lots of personal interaction, as a way of breaking the ice.” The Karaoke Workshop will be held at the Celebrity Lounge, located at the entrance to Pointe Royale, 158 Pointe Royale Drive. Celebrity Lounge is becoming widely known as ‘the Cheers restaurant of Branson, where ev-
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math games, brain teasers, magic tricks, puzzles, amazing facts and more. Taught by retired MSU Math Professor Dr. Larry Campbell, Family Fun with Math is set for Wednesdays, July 27 and Au-
eryone knows your name.’ Celebrity Lounge not only serves outstanding food and beverages, but has upgraded their establishment to include a new dance floor and has a stage area, complete with sound and lighting. Dr. Dale’s confidence building Karaoke Workshop is set for July 11 and 12, 7 to 9 p.m. The fee of $10 per person covers both evenings. To register, call Dr. Dale Smith at 417-598-8673. gust 3, at 10:30 a.m. At least one adult must enroll in the class with the student. Registration for Family Fun with Math is free, but space is limited. Reserve your space online at www.thlibrary.com or call the Taneyhills Library Circulation Desk at 417-334-1418.
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Airline captain writes note to tooth fairy for girl who lost tooth on plane
The note written by Captain Josh for young Lena (GNN)
By Andy Corbley | Good News Network A 6-year-old who realized after disembarking that she had lost a tooth aboard a plane, was desperate to get it back. Seeing this, a passing captain, with his jacket, cap and epaulets, stepped in to write a note to the Tooth Fairy explaining the situation. Lena and Laura Larmon were at the tail end of a long travel period, with a return leg from Norway to Greenville-Spartanburg Int. Airport, South Carolina, interrupted in New York with a 36-hour delay. Finally stepping off the plane must
have felt like bliss, until at the baggage claim, when 6-year-old Lena realized she had lost a tooth. “We tried to walk back to the airplane, but security was closed. It was 2 a.m.,” mom Laura told Good Morning America, adding that Lena was “crying and very emotional,” when she realized that, without the tooth to place under her pillow, there would be no corresponding visit from the Tooth Fairy. That’s when United Airlines Captain Josh Duchow, seeing Lena’s distress, stepped in to help. With his captain’s bearing, and official uniform, there would be no
doubt that a quick written explanation from “Captain Josh” would be an acceptable receipt for the Tooth Fairy’s records. “Dear Tooth Fairy, Lena had a tooth fall out on her flight to Greenville,” wrote Duchow, who piloted the flight. “Please take this note in place of her tooth.” Mother Laura later shared the story on Instagram and Facebook as a break from “a world of bad airline stories.” United Airlines released a statement on Duchow’s part, declaring: “We’re proud to see moments like this that underscore our commitment to going above and beyond for our customers and creating an airline where Good Leads the Way.”
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lake and rates the fishing as extremely good to excellent. In the first few hours of the morning when they are generating .5 to one generator, he has had great results using a drift rig with size 14 scuds, colored medium to dark grey or tan with a little bit of gold. Size 14 UV Orange Eggs also work well at that time. With the water off he has been using 1/32 jigs. With the water off, he’s had success straight lining 1/32 ounce jigs. The colors he recommends are black with black head or sculpin and ginger with an orange head. Duane specializes in night fishing on Lake Taneycomo. Just before dark with .5 to one generator running, he uses the same scud set up he uses in the early morning hours. As darkness moves in, he switches to jerk baits colored either sculpin or rainbow trout in his DD Signature Series 762. Once it gets completely dark, he switches
to DD Signature 762 Darth Maul. • Guide Pete Lenard: Fishing has been great! They are running a half unit so the slow drift has been good for fishing! Egg and a scud in the Trophy Area and night crawler outside the Trophy Area fishing both on a drift rig. (Contact Pete at 417-543-0340.) • Guide Rick Lisek: Fished Lake Taneycomo multiple times a day for over five days last week reporting that the fishing has been excellent. Early in the morning without much generation a green olive or ginger micro jig or a size 16 Copper Head Black Scud has been working in the Trophy Area. When the water’s on, straight lining an orange headed sculpin works great. Outside of the Trophy Area drifting nightcrawlers or a pink or orange micro jig under an indicator has been catching a lot of fish. (Contact Rick through his website www.bransonguidedfishingtrips.com or by calling 417-2245108.)
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Eating oily fish may cut risk of Alzheimer’s by nearly 50 percent By Good News Network Eating oily fish like mackerel or salmon could slash your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by nearly 50 percent, a new study has revealed. Scientists found that people with high levels of omega-3 DHA in their blood were at 49 percent lower risk of getting the debilitating brain condition. This was particularly true for those carrying the ApoE4 gene which doubles the chances of getting Alzheimer’s. Study authors from the Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI) in the US said their results could lead to a cheap, low-risk way to save billions in treatment. The research took place within the Framingham Offspring Cohort and included 1,490 people aged 65 or over who did not have Alzheimer’s. Researchers examined the association of red blood cell marine omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) with Alzheimer’s Disease while also testing for interaction with ApoE4 gene carriership. There are three types of Omega-3, DHA and Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) both found particularly in oily fish, and alpha-linolenic
acid (ALA) found in plants which is not as good for you. The study said that providing extra dietary Omega-3 DHA could slow the onset of the disease. If those with the lowest levels were to reach those with the highest, they would gain an extra 4.7 years free of Alzheimer’s. Study author Dr. Aleix Sala-Vila said: “The risk for Alzheimer’s disease in the highest DHA fifth was 49% lower compared with the lowest fifth. “Delaying Alzheimer’s disease by five years leads to 2.7 additional years of life, and 4.8 additional Alzheimer-free years for an individual who would have acquired Alzheimer’s. Although only observational, the findings published in the journal Nutrients support similar findings in the original Framingham Heart Study 15 years ago. President of FARI, and senior author Dr. William Harris, said: “Most interestingly, 15 years ago similar findings were reported in the parents of the individuals who were the focus of this present investigation with a 47 percent in the risk of developing all-cause dementia.
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Branson Christmas Coalition announces plans for 2022 Community Christmas tree Submitted to Branson Globe The Branson Christmas Coalition announced plans for the 2022 Community Christmas tree to bring attention and visitation to the region for the third consecutive year. Named “We All SHINE ON!” this year’s tree will feature over 200 LED stars in various shapes, sizes, and colors to celebrate the wide variety of creativity and talent that comes together to make Branson, Missouri, a spectacular holiday destination during the Ozark Mountain Christmas season, from November 1–January 7 each year.
“This year’s tree is meaningful in a number of ways,” explains Ann McDowell, Executive Director of the Branson Christmas Coalition, a nonprofit organization that has been working to grow and enhance the holiday season in this area since 2015. “Spectacular live entertainment and the beauty of an Ozarks’ night sky give stars dual meaning for our region all year long. Of course, at Christmastime we celebrate the hope and joy of Christ’s birth marked by the Star of Bethlehem. This tree and its 200-plus stars will have plen-
ty of color and variety, a fitting representation of the God-given creativity and talent that is united, presented and celebrated in Branson, Missouri.” Branson was recently recognized with the 2022 Creative Community Award by the Missouri Arts Council. Since 1983, Missouri Arts Council has honored contributors to Missouri arts that produce lasting and profoundly positive effects on the cultural climate of our state. During the presentation ceremony in April, it was noted that since the 1960s, traditional
Ozarks arts and especially music have thrived in our community, making Branson a national tourism magnet. “Another goal of this particular Christmas tree has been to engage more and more community members in its creation and presentation,” explains McDowell. “For the first time this year the tree décor will be sponsored by residents, families, businesses; anyone and everyone who wants to participate! The more who join in, the brighter and more colorful our tree will become. Christmas lovers are asked to
sponsor a star to be displayed on “We All SHINE ON!” for as little as $25 each. Proceeds will benefit the 2022 Community Christmas Tree, the Branson Christmas Coalition, and other nonprofits in the area. Star sponsors will receive a commemorative gift and be invited to a VIP event, with more details to be announced soon.” For more information on the Branson Christmas Coalition, the 2022 Community Christmas Tree “We All SHINE ON!” and star sponsorship opportunities, go to www.BransonChristmas. org.
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What did Albert Einstein, Da Vinci, and Steve Jobs have in common: Dyslexia – Why they’re top achievers By Good News Network Dyslexia has affected some of history’s greatest minds—including Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein, Pablo Picasso and Sir Stephen Hawking. The list also includes billionaire entrepreneurs—like Sir Richard Branson and Steve Jobs— who’ve built some of the world’s top companies, like Virgin and Apple.
Now scientists have discovered that people with dyslexia have special skills. They are better at solving problems and adapting to challenges. Such skills enabled our species to survive and could hold the key to tackling climate change. Those with dyslexia (a common learning disability) actually specialize in exploring the unknown.
The findings published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology have implications both at the individual and societal level. “The deficit-centered view of dyslexia isn’t telling the whole story,” said lead author Dr. Helen Taylor, of the University of Cambridge. “This research proposes a new framework to help us better understand the cognitive strengths of people with dyslexia.”
It is estimated that one in five have the condition. It mainly causes problems with reading, writing and spelling. Other celebrities Celebrities known to have dyslexia range from Walt Disney and John Lennon to Jamie Oliver and Keira Knightley. George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy left an indelible mark on the world as
presidents of the United States— regardless of their spelling ability. “We believe the areas of difficulty experienced by people with dyslexia result from a cognitive trade-off between exploration of new information and exploitation of existing knowledge,” added Dr. Taylor. “The upside is an explorative bias that could explain enhanced SEE DYSLEXIA, PAGE 41
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abilities observed in certain realms like discovery, invention and creativity.” It is the first study to look at dyslexia from an evolutionary perspective, shedding fresh light on its prevalence among high achievers. “Schools, academic institutes and workplaces are not designed to make the most of explorative learning,” insists Taylor. “But we urgently need to start nurturing this way of thinking to allow humanity to continue to adapt and solve key challenges.” Dyslexia is found in up to 20% of the general population irrespective of country, culture and world region. It is defined by the World Federation of Neurology as “a disorder in children who, despite conventional classroom experience, fail to attain the language skills of reading, writing and spelling commensurate with their intellectual abilities.” The study is based on a theory of evolution called “complementary cognition” which suggests humans evolved to specialize in different but supportive ways of processing information. Combining these abilities enables us to achieve more than the sum of parts—increasing creativity. For example, if you eat all the food you have, you risk starvation when it’s all gone. But if you spend all your time exploring for food, you are wasting energy you don’t need to waste. We must
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ensure a balance between ‘exploitation’ of known resources with exploration of new resources to best survive. Exploration refers to activities that involve experimentation, discovery and innovation, which dyslexia enhances. Exploitation is concerned with using what’s already known in-
cluding refinement, efficiency and selection—and this includes tasks such as reading and writing. “It could also explain why people with dyslexia appear to gravitate towards certain professions that require exploration-related abilities such as arts, architecture, engineering and en-
trepreneurship,” Taylor said. Educators, academics and policy makers consider people with dyslexia as having a developmental disorder. But its ubiquity suggests they have an advantageous form of cognition passed on to us from our ancestors over thousands of generations. The results align with evidence
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• 1099 First Crusade: 15,000 starving Christian soldiers march in religious procession around Jerusalem as its Muslim defenders look on • 1497 Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama departs on his first voyage, will become the 1st European to reach India by sea • 1776 Colonel John Nixon gives the 1st public reading of the Declaration of Independence to an assemblage of citizens in Philadelphia • 1777 Independent Vermont introduces a new constitution, prohibiting slavery • 1800 Dr Benjamin Waterhouse gives 1st cowpox vaccination in the US to his son to prevent smallpox • 1853 Commodore Matthew C. Perry sails his frigate Susquehanna into Tokyo Bay, opening Japan to Western influence and trade • 1898 US battle fleet under Admiral George Dewey occupies Isla Grande at Manila • 1913 Alfred Carlton Gilbert’s patent for the Erector Set is issued, it becomes one of the most popular toys of all time • 1948 500th anniversary of the Russian Orthodox Church celebrated in Moscow • 1949 South Africa’s Prohibition of Mixed Marriages Act commences, prohibiting marriage or a sexual relationship between White people and people of other races • 1950 General Douglas MacArthur named commander-in-chief of UN forces in Korea • 1996 British girls group the Spice Girls release their debut single “Wannabe” in the UK • 2008 American businessman T. Boone Pickens announces his “Pickens Plan”, an energy policy that moves away from imported oil • 2010 “Inception”, directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, premieres in London
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Ripley's Americana Theatre Bigfoot Mickey (Gilley) Theater Titanic Hughes Brothers (Theater) Track (5) Presley Theater White Water Dinosaur Museum Ferris Wheel The Beck Museums Aquarium Branson Star (Theater) Xtreme Racing Dutton Theater Grand Country Clay Cooper (Theater) Dolce Vita (Specialty Drinks Coming Soon!)
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info@bransonglobe.com NOTICES 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 417–3202055 See you there! VETERANS & MILITARY COALITION OF THE OZARKS is an all-volunteer organization of veterans serving veterans. Contact us if you feel that you, as a veteran or veteran family, may not be receiving the benefits you deserve. Go to VMCO1.org and click on CONTACT at the top of the home page. VMCO meets monthly on the third Thursday of the month (no meeting in July or November) at the Golden Corral in Branson with 11:15 a.m. (optional) lunch buffet and 12-1 p.m. meeting. EVERY FRIDAY ON SITE AT GUMI CAMP USA from noon until 2 p.m.: Licensed counselor/combat veteran available for group or private meetings • Free tour of the CAMP • Free meal provided by the Blue Star Mothers • Job placement assistance on and off site provided • 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. HEY, WAKE UP! Grow a garden, know your neighbors. Come alive, know you’re alive. Stay alive. Remember. Plant a garden.
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If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
THE COUNTRY MART FLORAL DESIGNER will provide tips on how to arrange fresh flowers at the Creative Luncheon sponsored by Christian Women’s Connection, Wednesday, July 13 at 11:30 a.m. at the Pointe Royale Clubhouse. Loretta Small, past Golden Pen Award winner and BGSA Female Vocalist of the Year, will also present. Cost is $15. Call 417-294-1287 to make your reservation.
NOTICES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at noon, A PUBLIC AUCTION WILL BE HELD TO SATISFY A LANDLORD’S LIEN ON THE CONTENTS OF 1 STORAGE UNIT AT THE PRESERVE SELF-STOARGE, 3391 Green Mountain Dr., Branson, MO 65616. SEALED BIDS WILL BE OPENED AT 11 A.M. AND POSTED AT 1 P.M. PLEASE CALL DAY OF TO VERIFY STATUS: 417-544-9839. Unit #A5 Doran Ezekiel Rogers 138 President Dr. 2 Hollister, MO 65616
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NASCAR DIE-CAST RACING CAR COLLECTION SALE. Approximately 2,000 1:32 scale racing cars and 200 1:43 scale - Friday July 15, 9 – 2. Sale location: 135 Alysse Lane, Hollister. Dealers welcome, collectors wanted! Priced per car, per box or collection. Needing them gone!! Cash terms only, please. HARMAR AL500 UNIVERSAL POWER WHEELCHAIR LIFT for vehicles. 350 pound capacity. $250. Call 417-335-5151 or 417294-4555 anytime. BUSINESS FOR SALE: BEER & BOTTLE liquor store, 1889 Bus Hwy 65 in Hollister. Great location / good customer base. Includes slot machines. Owner is moving. Call 408-832-7479 or 417-337-0368.
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
TABLE ROCK VILLAGE **Move in for $2,500**
LOCAL JUNK AND BRUSH REMOVAL – 417-324-0860. 417hauling.com. Discount for veterans/senior citizens/disabled. Residential and Commercial. Serving Greater Branson Area. CALL TODAY! FREE ESTIMATES FROM ground up remodels roofs, deck, additions, pole-barns, flooring and complete build 5yr labor warranty 417-699-1635 ACE HOME IMPROVEMENT – Heating & Air HVAC Service & Repair, Doors, Windows, Decks, Fences, Pressure Washing, Int & Ext. Painting, Siding, Roofing, Flooring, Tile & Drywall. Handy-man Work!
Call Ryan: 417-335-1347
Includes first month’s rent and partial payment of deposits, pet fee (if applicable) and last month’s rent. Balance to be spread out over a 12-month lease period.
FOURPLEX UNIT:
1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom. 12-month Lease: $725/month. First & last month’s rent - due at signing Damage: $1,000 - due at signing Pet Charge (non-refundable): $600/pet (dogs under 30 lbs. and cats) $1,000/pet (dogs over 30 lbs.) Key Deposit: $50
DUPLEX UNIT:
2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom w/attached 1 car garage 12-month Lease: $1,125/month OR 2 Bedroom + bonus room/2 Bathroom w/attached 1 car garage 12-month Lease: $1,225/month Fi & last month’s rent - due at signing First Damage: $1,500 - due at signing Pet Charge (non-refundable): $600/pet (dogs under 30 lbs. and cats) $1,000/pet (dogs over 30 lbs.) Key Deposit: $50
Water and sewer, mowing and limited snow removal are included in the monthly rent. NO SMOKING
PLEASE CONTACT DIANNE TURNER AT (816) 219-3010 OR DIANNE@BARNESREALTY.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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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. 417335-5400. renttoownautosbranson.com
BRANSON SCENIC RAILWAY: ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for full-time • On-board Train Attendant • Gift Shop Clerk • Reservation Agent. This is a SMOKE FREE –NON-TOBACCO USE business. Pre-employment drug screening. Apply in Person. No phone calls. 206 E. Main St., Branson
YOUR AD WOULD LOOK GREAT HERE! CALL 417-334-9100
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 great benefit plan. We acknowledge Covid-19 vaccination exemptions. For more information, call 417-334-4105 or apply in person at 11103 Historic Hwy. 165, Hollister, MO. EOE EDGEWATER COMMUNITY, a nondenominational church in Cape Fair, MO, seeks full-time ordained pastor. Respond to edgewaterchurch@yahoo.com.
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Worship Directory You are encouraged to worship with us!
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
417-334-3423 Pastor@BransonUMC.org BransonUMC.org
D. Eric Derks - Lead Pastor 1208 W. 76 Country Blvd
St. Joseph Anglican Church in Branson
6350 East State Hwy 86 | Blue Eye, MO 65611
Invites You to Join Us For
Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. 438 Sunrise Cove (T Hwy. just off East 76)
Episcopalians!
Wednesday Evening Prayer, 7 p.m. (St. Joseph Anglican, T Hwy just off 76E)
ALL WELCOME
417-334-0475 bransonanglican.org
Wayne Kean, Pastor | (573) 225-6102 SERVICE TIMES: SUNDAY SCHOOL - 10 AM MORNING WORSHIP - 11AM | WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY - 7 PM
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. – John 14:6
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