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July 29, 2022 • Vol. 3, Issue 30

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Timeline for the selection of Branson’s city administrator

BEGINNING ON PAGE 5: Read what area candidates have to say.

OFF TO REGIONALS – AGAIN! The Central Ozarks Cal Ripken League team from Ballparks of America are state champs for the second year in a row. SEE STORY ON PAGE 2 (Special to Branson Globe) PAGE 20-21: See official ballots for Taney and Stone counties. Vote Aug. 2!

Musical pioneer Bob Mabe is remembered

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By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer The Branson entertainment community lost a true legend.

Bob Mabe was the last of the original Baldknobbers cast. Mabe, along with three of his brothers formed the music and comedy show, performing in an older building near

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the shore of Lake Taneycomo. The original show—the first of its kind in Branson—featured country and gospel music, hillbilly humor and even some old-fashioned country preaching. He and his family have been credited with setting the stage for Branson to become the live en-

tertainment capital of the world.

Mabe’s wife, Sue, in a Facebook post stated, “Bob loved big and was a larger-than-life entertainer. If you knew Bob, you knew he loved people and loved making all feel welcome. He started entertaining SEE MABE REMEMBERED, PAGE 17

By GARY J. GROMAN, Independent Journalist On Tuesday April 19, 2022, the Branson Board of Aldermen (Board), by unanimous vote, put City Administrator Stan Dobbins on administrative leave as of April 20, 2022. In a May 19, 2022, Board Study session, Jan Fischer, Branson’s Director of Human Resources, presented a detailed outline of the search process and criteria for selecting the city’s new Administrator.

The process would begin with a Local Search conducted through the city’s Human Resources Department. If the Local Search did not come up with a large enough pool of qualified candidates, the city would hire an outside Executive Search firm to assist in the process.

The following Q&A Session on July 25, with Jan Fischer explains the status of the process thus far. The target date for selecting a new City Administrator SEE CITY ADMINISTRATOR, PAGE 18

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Local Cal Ripken team heads to regionals – again

A prayer march participant carries a cross during a previous march. (Special to Branson Globe)

Branson Prayer March planned for October 15

By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer It’s time to mark your calendar for the Branson Prayer March on Saturday, October 15. This annual gathering of the Body of Christ in Branson and the surrounding area is held the third Saturday of October annually, as an opportunity to unite and pray that God will turn this nation back to him.

Organizers want to remind the community that this march is NOT

a protest; it is a time of focused prayer for our families, our communities, our state, and our nation.

This is the most critical time for America that most of us can remember, so bring your family and invite your friends to call upon God in unity with others.

Marchers will gather at Walmart, 2206 W. 76 Country Blvd., for a 1 p.m. start and then proceed eastSEE PRAYER MARCH, PAGE 10

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer A local baseball team has been named state champions for the second year in a row.

The Central Ozarks team got its start last year as a group of 10-year-old boys who would represent the upstart Cal Ripken League at Ballparks of America.

Under the direction of Coach Scott Miller, the team quickly hit their stride and won the 2021 Missouri State Cal Ripken Championship. A few weeks later, they traveled to North Dakota, where they were named regional champs, which they won in the Midwest Plains Championships.

Fast forward one year, and the same group of now 11-year-old

boys were victorious in the Missouri State Cal Ripken Championship. They will be traveling to Denver, Colorado, to defend their regional championship title.

“I am really proud of what these kids have accomplished,” said Head Coach Scott Miller. “To do it once is special, but twice is uncommon. Our pitchers have been very efficient. We’ve had timely hitting, and our defense is steady, for the most part. This group is very resilient. We were down 15-4 to Booneville in pool play, but we kept extending the game and chipping away at their lead. Two hours later, Ethan Johnson hits a single to win the game.”

Coach Miller shared his

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Branson is mourning the loss of a respected and active member of the community with the passing of Cox Medical Center Branson’s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, David Strong.

In a message to the Cox Medical Center employees, President and CEO Max Buetow said, in part, “I am saddened to share that our dear friend and colleague David Strong passed away this weekend at his home. Those who knew David always appreciated his sense of humor and his largerthan-life personality. David was part of our family and will live

on in the many fond memories we enjoyed with him.”

In the same message, Buetow quoted Cox Medical Center Branson’s President, William Mahoney, as saying, “He was my first hire after I became CEO at Skaggs Hospital. He was also heavily involved in our successful affiliation with CoxHealth.

David had a deep knowledge of the revenue cycle and was extremely respected in our field.”

Strong was an active member of the community, having served on the boards of both the Skaggs Foundation and the Boys and Girls Club. He was an avid golf-

thoughts about the upcoming regional competition.

“Going to Denver is going to be really tough, as we will see every team’s best pitcher and playing up in the altitude will be an adjustment,” said Miller. “If we win it in Denver, we will get to play in our backyard at Ballparks of America in the 12-yearold World Series next year, in front of a lot of family and friends. Hopefully, we get that opportunity.”

The Central Ozarks team begins pool play on Saturday, July 30, against the host team and Colorado State Champions, Southeast Denver.

You can follow the team’s progress on the Central Ozarks Cal Ripken page on Facebook.

Cox Health mourns the loss of VP David Strong

David Strong (FILE) er and outdoorsman and had an unshakeable love of God and his family.

Strong’s obituary, posted on the website of Snapp-Bearden FuSEE STRONG, PAGE 44

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Elevate Branson to offer Mental Health First Aid training

By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer Elevate Branson invites the community to attend Mental Health First Aid Training to be held Tuesday, August 9, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This FREE training will be held at the Elevate Branson campus, 310 Gretna Rd. in Branson.

Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training program designed to teach participants to recognize signs of substance abuse or mental health disorders in their colleagues, family members, and friends, and learn skills to provide support, greatly increasing their confidence level and the likelihood of positive intervention.

Most people are aware that the increased isolation and financial burdens of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as grief due to losing loved ones or being unable to

visit the elderly or sick, contributed to poor mental health. However, many people are not aware of the tremendous impact of mental health disorders even during more “normal” circumstances. Some studies show as many as one in five adults are affected by some type of mental health issue during any given year, with profound effects not only on personal lives but also in the workplace, affecting an employee’s ability to perform physical and cognitive tasks as well as resulting in higher costs due to absenteeism, turnover and healthcare.

The August 9 training will be provided by Springfield-based Community Partnership of the Ozarks, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building stronger neighborhoods and equipping people to care and look out for one

another. There will be one-hour break for lunch on your own.

“Our goal with this training is to see people better equipped to love their neighbors well,” said Hannah Witcher with Elevate Branson’s Elevate Health. Although the training is free, those wanting to participate should sign up by August 5 in order to complete a twohour online portion of the training.

This must be completed prior to the in-person session in order to receive the completion certificate.

To sign up, email Hannah.Witcher@ElevateBranson.org or call 417-239-7818. Upon signing up, registrants will receive information for accessing the online training segment.

Learn more about Elevate Branson, including other upcoming events and opportunities to volunteer, at www.ElevateBranson.org.

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AZALEA is a 2-year-old female. She is pretty as a flower. Azalea has a funny personality that is just delightful. Her favorite toys are catnip fish. She isn’t too keen on being picked up. She’ll be your best friend.

AquaPlex offers special rate to Branson residents

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Branson’s AquaPlex is offering special rates for local residents during the month of August.

The Branson Parks and Recreation Department is offering Branson residents over the age of 2, admission to the AquaPlex for only $3 on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Adjacent to the Branson RecPlex, the AquaPlex is 12,250 square feet of fun for all ages, featuring a playground, aquatic

climbing wall, three water slides, a dive well, designated lanes for lap swimming and much more.

The AquaPlex is open from 12:15 to 6 p.m. daily. The Branson RecPlex and AquaPlex are located at 1501 Branson Hills Parkway.

For more information on special events and programs at the Branson AquaPlex please visit the Aquaplex section of our website, BransonParksandRecreation.com.

Chill out with some summer fun during August at the AquaPlex. (FILE)

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Questions and answers with State Representative candidates for District 156

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Three candidates are vying for the office of Missouri State Representative District 156 in the upcoming election. Each of the candidates was asked six questions.

Their answers appear below.

1. Tell me what you feel are the biggest issues our state is currently facing.

• Brian Seitz (Incumbent): Our state, and all the nation, is facing the threat of socialism, and a reshaping of America into something that doesn’t resemble our country at all. Inept Leftist policies are clearly destroying the economy, limiting economic freedom, and, most concerningly, indoctrinating our children. Government mandates and a giveaway mentality have destroyed the federal budget and threaten to do the same in Missouri.

We need to work to address inflation, protect our children from indoctrination, protect our daughters from having to compete against men in sports and push back against federal overreach.

• Dale Speelman: Some people will say abortion rights are one of this state’s biggest issues.

Although I agree with that, and am a proponent of a woman’s right to choose the best course for her own health and well-be-

ing, I believe an issue that tops all is Missouri’s potable water supply. The state must legislate water usage for agriculture, industrial, home-usage, etc.

Although Missouri is pretty well set with flowing sources of water and lakes/reservoirs, the worst can happen here.

Developers of Boulder Dam never thought the Colorado River would experience the drought that has set in over that watershed. I believe Missouri can create water conservation legislation to the benefit of all.

• Ginger Witty: I think one of the biggest issues facing our state is how the courts are going to interpret our trigger law outlawing abortion in all cases except medical emergency. I know that Governor Parson has assured everyone that what constitutes a medical emergen-

cy is a decision that a woman and her doctor are best suited to make. While I agree with the governor completely on this point, I still find it alarming that the law says an abortion can only be performed when an issue gets to the point of being a “medical emergency.” The doctor performing the abortion will have to prove that a “medical emergency” existed or he/she can be charged with a Class B felony (minimum of five years in prison, maximum of 15 years in prison) AND lose his/her medical license. I don’t think women should be denied care until their health deteriorates to the point of being a medical emergency! I’m also alarmed that the trigger law has no exceptions for cases of rape or incest. Does Missouri really want to be known

as the state that forces children to have children? On a lighter note, another big issue facing our state is what are we going to do with our four-plus BILLION dollar surplus? I read an article that in January 2022, we were predicted to end our fiscal year (June 30) with a $3 billion surplus, but it actually turned out to be over $4 billion. I am very fiscally responsible, so I would like to see projected costs for most ideas that I have before discussing them. However, with the rising costs of gas and grocery, I’ve already been worried about our seniors who live on a fixed income. Missouri is one of only

12 states that taxes Social Security benefits. I would like for us to give our seniors a break and stop collecting state taxes on Social Security.

2. How would you address those issues?

• Brian Seitz: In the House, I am leading the charge to prohibit the teaching of Critical Race Theory in our schools, protect women’s sports, limit runaway spending, and stop government overreach. Despite the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the Democrats will continue to push for the right to murder innocent children in the womb, and once again I SEE SENATE CANDIDATES Q&A, PAGE 13

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Dave Ramsey Says... You have to change

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BY DAVE RAMSEY, CEO, Ramsey Solutions, and an eight-time No. 1 national best-selling author, and host of The Ramsey Show

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ear Dave, Is debt consolidation a good way to get out of debt?

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on my radio show all the time who don’t quite grasp this. They’ll tell me they paid off all their debt by using a debt consolidation company or taking out a second mortgage on their homes. Well, the truth is they’re not debt-free. They didn’t do anything but shuffle the same old debt around.

Personal finance is 80% behavior, Erikah. When it comes to getting out of debt, staying out of debt and getting your finances into shape, you have to change your habits and behaviors with money. Interest rates aren’t the problem, and the number of payments you’re facing aren’t the problem.

The problem is the person you see in the mirror every morning.

Until you change that person, and start living on a strict, written monthly budget and decide to kick debt out of your life once and for all, you’ll never make any real progress toward gaining control of your money!

Dave Ramsey is an eight-time #1 national best-selling author, personal finance expert, and host of The Ramsey Show, heard by more than 18 million listeners each week. He has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Today Show, Fox News, CNN, Fox Business, and many more.

Since 1992, Dave has helped people regain control of their money, build wealth and enhance their lives. He also serves as CEO for Ramsey Solutions.

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No, it’s not. Debt consolidation companies try to position themselves that way, but they don’t even come close to addressing or solving the real problem.

Here’s the big reason debt consolidation isn’t a good idea. It makes you feel like you truly did something to change your whole financial outlook when you didn’t.

When you move things around, or suddenly have a lower payment each month, you end up thinking you’re making real progress. The thing is you didn’t do anything to address the actual problem— which is you.

I meet people and talk to folks

BY DR. RICHARD L. BAKER, AIF® Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor at Steadfast Wealth Management

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traighten up! I don’t read lips well but even sitting several pews back from my mom in church I knew what she was saying. I knew that sitting lower in the pew where

she couldn’t see me wasn’t an option and that I needed to straighten up quickly. One of my clients said to me recently that they “hope the market settles down” and I reminded them that the stock market doesn’t settle down it “settles up.”

I have a chart that shows the stock market since the year 1900 which notes historical crises, such as World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the Korean and Vietnam wars, and the Global Financial crisis. It starts on the bottom left of the page and climbs and dives and climbs again across the page ending on the top right side of the page.

Just like driving from Branson,

MO to Springfield, MO, you might be going downhill at times but you are gaining altitude the entire trip.

The market is the same. There will be down times like this year but the market gains altitude and settles up.

So far, this year hasn’t seen a fullblown crisis like any of the others noted on my chart, but it has been bumpy. We may not be flying into a storm, and there’s been plenty of volatility in the first part of 2022, but there are some positives.

• The S&P 500 is about 6% higher since this year’s bottom on June 16 and on July 19 it had a one-day positive return of 2.8% which was its third best gain of

the year.

• During the July 19 rally the S&P 500 Index, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite all finished up over 2% and moved above their 50day moving average for the first time since April.

• With 10% of S&P 500 Index companies having reported their earnings, a strong 69% of companies have beaten analysts’ targets according to LPL. As we look towards the rest of 2022, it can be hard to get our bearings when there are so many unusual influences happening at the SEE STOCK MARKET, PAGE 8

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Reflections: Stay in the path

BY CINDY THOMAS Staff Writer

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eekend reading took me to Psalm 23. I’ve quoted it since childhood and read it aloud at my dad’s bedside during his last day on earth, and it will always be one of my favorites. All the verses are encouraging, but this time I noticed v.3, “He leads me in paths of righteousness, for his name’s sake.”

Much has been written, by peo-

ple probably smarter than me, about staying on the right path and allowing God to lead, but what about the word “path” itself, as opposed to words like “road” or “highway?” Although modern pavement had not been invented in Old Testament times, some trade routes were well-developed, and by New Testament times, the Romans had fairly sophisticated road surfaces to facilitate keeping an eye on the empire; those surfaces actually aided the spread of the Gospel as apostles and early Christians visited and sent mail.

So, why paths?

Paths develop as someone needs to get from one place to another, pushing brush and grasses out of the way, maybe encountering an obstacle making a slightly differ-

ent choice better. Another person coming along afterward would follow the trail left by the first one, until eventually the grass wore down. As a shepherd, David likely developed paths of his own or followed those left by others taking sheep to pasture and water.

My Ozarks ancestors had to work around large rocks, move smaller ones, and chop down trees to find a homesite, move animals and tools through the woods, haul logs for a cabin, and start subsistence farming. As roads were developed, later generations have all but forgotten how hard our grandparents worked at those lovely old home places; my dad hauled firewood or railroad ties by mule and wagon to sell in town for a few cents during the Depression. Three

of the six miles were backwoods paths before reaching a gravel road; there’s now paved road much of the way.

After my mother died, I lived with my aunt, a farm wife with a large garden. The house was on the ridge; the garden in “bottom land” near the pond and hayfields.

Making our way every morning down the path through the woods to tend the vegetables, she warned me to stay on the path; on each side were unpleasant creatures and poison ivy just waiting for a curious 5-year-old to disobey. She had made that path the hard way, and I benefited from it.

The Bible contains many references to paths, and most imply following in the footsteps of others, warning readers to follow the god-

Train Up a Child: Helping children set goals for school

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f we don’t know where we are going, how do we know when we get there? Children and adults alike need to know what they are aiming toward. As we help our children get ready for school, we need to include a time to sit down with each child individually and help that child set realistic goals for the coming school year.

Goals should be predicated on what is best for the child. There

should be both short-term and long-term goals. Goals should lead to mastery of needed material for the child’s success.

It is all too easy for a parent to impose goals on a child to accomplish what the parent wants for the child rather than what the child really needs. All adults have dreams and aspirations for their children, and these same dreams and aspirations can cause us to set goals for a

child to accomplish what we want, not taking into consideration the child’s real abilities. Good goals will take into consideration the problems a child has had and the vision of what that child can realistically accomplish. To expect all children to be “A” students is not being realistic. Even if a child is smart enough to be an “A” student, that child may get a teacher whose personality does not “click” with the child, the child may have times when he/she may not feel well, or a child may have a mental block or lack of background experience to provide a needed foundation for understanding of what is being taught. In fact, grades should not be the priority of goals. Grades should be taken out of the picture and effort should be emphasized.

If a child is developing good study habits and doing the best possible, that is the important thing.

Enough short-term goals should be set to encourage a child along the way. One short-term goal

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ly rather than the wicked. Jeremiah 6:16 tells Israel—and us, “Thus says the Lord, ‘Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.’” In other words, trust God’s laws and those who have gone before. Other verses stress hearing from God: “In all your ways acknowledge [the Lord], and he will direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:6).

It’s tempting to look for new routes to relationship with God, maybe to avoid conflict or to be inclusive, but we can trust the paths laid by the godly who have gone before—prophets, apostles, Christian martyrs, and even God-fearing parents. We do well to stay in the paths they have shown us.

might be to spend a certain length of time each school night for a week doing homework. When that goal is reached, another shortterm goal of perhaps a month of a certain amount of time spent on homework could be set. The child or parent may decide on an award for the accomplishment of each goal. The emphasis should be placed on spending time learning the material. Even if a child says that the work is done, sitting there for a certain length of time will provide time for reflection on what is learned as well as thoughts of application of the material learned.

To finish a paper or two does not mean that a child has learned the needed facts. It is wonderful when a child learns the pleasantness of learning! Learning opens new worlds that many children never discover in their eagerness to “get it over with.” A long-term goal is to see that the child experiences the joy of learning.

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Been Thinkin’ About... a celestial summer sky

BY JOSHUA HESTON StateoftheOzarks Media & Design

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ust beyond Ravenden, the Arkansas Ozarks fall away to delta flatlands as far as the eye can see. To the face, the pyramid of Memphis, unseen across an empty horizon.

To the back, the low shadows, our ancient hills of home.

It is afternoon. The pavement white and hot. Ahead, an aging four-lane overpass, crumbling testament to a grand future 60 years in the

past. Cirrus clouds sail high, mare’s tails flicking their way over cotton lands all the way to the Mississippi River, all below that great ball of fire traversing the sky.

A wayward swallow startles from the oncoming traffic. Sun. Sky. Cloud. Bird. All meet over these dusty green fields, fields which have watched so much go past.

There is a great crossroads here, up, down, forward, back.

That great eternal wheel of the sun.

Against expectation, July is a time of magic. Magic beneath a bright celestial summer sky.

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Breakfast at Tiffany’s: Loneliness for doing right

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e are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body…Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being re-

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same time, such as 40-year high inflation, the Federal Reserve on its heels, and two European countries at war. All these forces are having an impact on financial markets.

I believe the real test for the S&P 500 seems to be when it gets close to 4200. (As I write this it’s at 3966.) It got close to 4200 in May but fell back before going above it.

newed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:810; 16-18 It has been said that Mother Teresa, although powerfully used by God, struggled with a great darkness in her heart and mind. Loneliness at times would overwhelm her with grief, though she was surrounded by so many people.

The call of God is not easy.

It will always require that you count all things loss for the sake of following Jesus. You’ll have to walk away from what is comfortable. You’ll feel

alone and scared. You’ll have to leave behind relationships, be they friendships, romantic involvements, or family ties.

Though you are required to count all things loss, all is NOT lost. Though you may feel like you are skydiving with no parachute, your Heavenly Father is holding you as you fall. When you step out in faith, fully trusting, you may feel lost and alone. But Jesus said he’d never leave or forsake you. Your present sufferings cannot compare to the glory that will be revealed in you. The God who made you need people will give you the people you need. Rest in his love today and wait in patient expectation for the plans he has for you. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future.

There seems to be more sellers than buyers at that 4200 level. It’s going to take some strong momentum to shoot past the 4200-resistance level.

It might get close and bounce off it a few times before it breaks through, but I see some positive momentum.

It might get some help from some historical patterns concerning midterm years, the election, and Christmas sales will offer support toward the end of the year.

I was a rowdy kid whether I was

in church or not. I remember one time I didn’t straighten up and my mom did the unthinkable. She got up and made a big scene about walking back and sitting between me and my friend and then whispered threats in my ear. Everyone on the back roll straightened up then. I think some momma needs to go sit with the stock market and whisper some threats in its ear to straighten it up.

Have a blessed week!

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Seven ways to have the best budget meeting ever

BY RACHEL CRUZE, Ramsey Solutions, is a national best-selling author, financial expert and host of The Rachel Cruze Show

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ith skyrocketing prices everywhere you turn these days, it’s more important than ever to take control of your money by making and sticking to a monthly budget. And I’m a big believer that every married couple should have a monthly budget meeting because it’s so important that you both have a say in the household finances.

But as a natural spender, I have to admit that budgeting is not always my favorite thing. The good news is there’s no rule that says the meeting can’t be fun! So here are my tips for having the most fun and productive budget meeting ever. (To all my

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Some schools have done away with grades of A, B, C, D and F. They are experimenting with promoting children by levels. When a child can test out of a certain level, that child moves to the next

single friends out there, you can and should still make a monthly budget. Find a trusted friend or family member to hold you accountable and cheer you on, and you’ll be well on your way to crushing your own financial goals.)

1. Put it on your calendar.

In our busy household, if we don’t actually schedule something, it’s not going to happen. Give your budget meeting a date and time just like you’d schedule a doctor’s appointment. If something comes up and you need to move it, that’s okay, but keep in mind that it should be at the very beginning of the month (or right before a new month starts) so you have a clear plan going in.

2. Create the right environment.

Limit the distractions. Turn the TV off, put the kids to bed or hire a babysitter for the night, play some quiet music in the background, and do whatever else you can to make this a stress-free experience. And don’t forget the snacks—because budgeting is 10 times better with pizza.

3. Prep your tools.

Before you start your meeting,

get all the materials you’ll need to make your budget. That could mean the classic pen and paper, a geeky Excel spreadsheet, or a budgeting app like EveryDollar (this is our go-to because you don’t have to do nearly as much math).

Another important tool is a timer. This doesn’t need to be a long, drawn-out meeting—just 30 minutes should be perfect. And if you find you’re going longer than that and getting frustrated, take a break and come back to it later or even the next day. It can take a while to get the hang of budgeting, especially when you’re new to it.

4. Dream together.

One of the first things you should do when you sit down with your spouse to budget is remind each other why you’re budgeting in the first place. What are the things you hope to do with money in the future? Whether it’s getting out of debt, saving money for your kids’ college fund, vacationing in Aruba, or being able to give away thousands of dollars to people in need, those things will propel you for-

level. There are many examples of students who have made high grades who don’t know the material and vice versa. Parents, as well as teachers, need to make sure that the child knows the material.

Goals should be set to accomplish mastery of material assigned.

Each child is unique and one set

of goals does not fit all. As parents take the time to sit down with the child and discuss needs and goals, it would be well to listen to the child first. Most children will be honest and surprisingly know what they need to do if given a chance.

It is the parent’s role to provide guidance and encouragement.

ward and keep you motivated as you budget.

5. Make a zero-based budget.

When you do a zero-based budget, your income minus your expenses equals zero. To make your budget, list all the income you’ll be taking home that month, then list all your expenses for the month in order of importance (for example— giving, necessities, debt payments, saving and fun money). Then give every single dollar of your income a job before you spend it by assigning it to a budget category. Make any adjustments you need to make until you can subtract your expenses from your income and get zero.

6. Stick to the plan.

Once you have your budget all mapped out, make a pact with your spouse to stick to the plan. This means no extra spontaneous purchases at the grocery store or borrowing from next month’s budget so you can get a new couch this month.

To help you avoid overspending,

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keep track of your transactions throughout the month. You can do this by using the EveryDollar app or by using what I call the cash envelope system. That’s where you withdraw the exact amount of cash you’ll need for each budget category and keep it all in labeled envelopes so you always know exactly how much you have left.

7. Stay positive.

Help each other stay encouraged throughout this process.

Once you’re in the habit of having those budget meetings every month and sticking to the vision you’ve built together, I promise it will get a whole lot easier. You guys can do this!

For more tips on stress-free budgeting, including budgeting on an inconsistent income, check out the article, “15 Practical Budgeting Tips,” at https://www. ramseysolutions.com/budgeting/ the-truth-about-budgeting.

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ward with stops at the Apple Tree Mall, Branson United Methodist Church, Bob Evans Restaurant, First Presbyterian Church, and finally Branson City Hall. Marchers can participate in as many segments as they like, and those unable to march are invited to drive to each stop to

join in the focused prayer. More information about the prayer focus and leader for each stop will be announced soon. As always, there will be shuttles provided for transportation back to personal vehicles left at the starting point or any stops on the route.

Coordinators again this year are Jay Scribner, who served many years

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as pastor at Branson’s First Baptist Church, and Gena Hedgpeth. This year, they would love to have more churches and ministries partner with the committee by sponsoring one of the stops; the sponsoring church would lead prayer for that stop and provide music, either by bringing a praise and worship team or having a sound system set up with recorded music playing, along with water

available as walkers approach their stop. Sponsoring churches would also encourage their members to join the group for prayer at that stop or walk the segment before or after if they can’t do the entire march.

Hedgpeth said the team are also praying for more ambassadors from area churches; these ambassadors organize walkers from their church and encourage people to sign up.

Also needed are people to hand out cards and flyers and share regularly on social media about the March.

Also, Hedgpeth invites people who enjoy using social media to sign up to help take pictures and share

prayer and music segments on Facebook Live during the event. This is a blessing to people who are physically unable to participate and want to join in prayer from their homes.

For more information, or to sign up to help, contact Jay Scribner at 417-294-2545 or Gena Hedgpeth at 636-357-8415. Information and updates, plus a sign-up form, are also available at www.bransonprayermarch.com or by email at BransonPrayerMarch@gmail. com. You’ll also find a T-shirt order form; get your shirt now to begin promoting the Prayer March and be ready for October 15.

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Champion BBQ chef to take center stage at IGNITE ‘The Grills and More Store’ Submitted to Branson Globe IGNITE “The Grills and More Store” owners, Kirt & Cynthia Brown, announced plans for a major event August 19-20 at their new grilling specialty store located at The Shoppes of Branson West, 18942-B, Business 13 (next to El Lago). World renowned barbeque champion Chris Marks will offer a two-day hands-on barbeque boot camp.

“We are committed to bringing the very best in backyard barbeque education to the Tri-Lakes community” says Kirt Brown, President, IGNITE Enterprises LLC. The smoke will be rolling from the Shoppes at Branson West.

Grilling students will perfect their backyard craft and will be studying the secrets to amazing chicken, ribs, butts and briskets and even prepping baby back ribs to take home and enjoy.

This will be Chris Marks’ third class in Branson West.

Chris Marks is a nationally recognized elite competition bar-

beque chef and barbeque leader from Kansas City. He has won more than 50 national barbeque championships and over 600 individual awards including the Jack Daniel’s World Championship BBQ Sauce Championship, and the granddaddy of them all, the World Series of barbeque, the American Royal in Kansas City.

He has been featured on the Food Network “Taste of America” with Mark De-Carlo, Travel Channels “BBQ Battle,” and numerous other local and regional BBQ shows.

Chris is the CBBQE (Chief BBQ Expert) of Three Little Pig Rubs and Sauces working with BBQ specialty dealers across the United States developing their stores into premier BBQ specialty destination hot spots.

IGNITE “The Grills and More Store is the Ozarks largest store of its kind, and actively supports first responder, Veteran and education organizations. They are locally, family and veteran owned and operated.

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will lead the fight to stop them.

I will also continue to support and strengthen our Second Amendment rights and work to cut red tape for Missouri businesses. I am a proven fighter in the House, unafraid to sponsor and support legislation that secures individual liberty.

My ability to form coalitions within the Republican Super Majority has served me well in both gaining support for and passage of my legislation. This is why I am running for Majority Whip within the Republican Caucus. When something comes up that would negatively affect the 156th District, both parties know that I am there to fight for the men and women of Southwest Missouri.

I have a strong vocal presence on all the committees that I am on, and I am an outspoken supporter of good legislation.

• Dale Speelman: The use of logic is not a good option against something that is so deeply felt by the number of Evangelical, Christian Republicans especially when Seitz submitted a bill to make abortion a felony on this state. Honestly, the only thing to do, right now, is to wait and see how all of this manic furor across the nation plays out and then

challenge the new legislation in the MO Supreme Court.

This is what I am thinking now. Water conservation is a complex issue when it comes to home usage: A. Non-watering of lawns. I understand homeowners want a green lawn because it helps keep the sale value high and it makes the home look great. However, grass is a thirsty weed, and it always wants water. B. Creation of non-potable water usage systems throughout the state. Instead of using house drinking water, the water supply district or city water supply could offer a piping system to homes offering “gray water” for lawns and irrigation. Gray

water would be water that has been cleaned and filtered but not purified for drinking water.

This could be one solution for water conservation.

• Ginger Witty: I think we need to work with medical experts to make sure that our laws keep women and children safe.

3. If elected, what skills/knowledge would you bring to the table?

• Brian Seitz: To be an effective legislator, one must be forward thinking, a student of the issues, and be able to build bridges, in order to achieve the 82 votes that are needed to pass a bill. I have stood up to the lobbyists and special interests, thwarted the machinations of the Left and spoken truth to

power, in both parties. My energy level is unrivaled. My life experiences as a former pastor, veteran, business owner and 30-plus year resident of Branson make me, by far, the most qualified, experienced candidate.

• Dale Speelman: Organizational skills research, and the moxie and tenacity to get in, step on some toes, and get things done.

• Ginger Witty: As a Taney County native, I bring to the table the skills of common sense and respect for others.

JULY 29, 2022 • 13 The knowledge set that I bring involves schools and voting.

As a retired teacher and school counselor who substitutes in public schools, I have a current perspective of what is going on in our schools and I understand what our schools need. I have also been active with voting rights and have served many times as an election judge and election supervisor so I understand the issues associated with voting rights and maintaining election integrity.

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4. If elected, what are your goals as State Representative?

• Brian Seitz: My goals as your State Representative remain much the same as they have been over my first two very successful years in office. I want to continue to fight for legislation that supports and enhances individual freedom and liberty. I’m going to keep fighting to support the rights of the unborn and defend our Second Amendment rights. I want

to find ways to cut taxes and allow Missourians to keep more of your hard-earned money, because it’s your money, not the government’s. I want to cut government red tape so our businesses can grow and thrive, and so we can attract new business. I’m going to make sure our teachers are respected and supported. They work extremely hard and deserve to be paid a good wage. Additionally, teacher retirement should NOT be touched, and I will make sure that doesn’t happen.

Over the last two years, I’ve been the voice of the people of the 156th District in Jefferson City, and I plan to do the same over the next two.

• Dale Speelman: Obviously, pass some legislation. However, my main goal is to do things for this district that help people lead a better life.

• Ginger Witty: I have previously mentioned eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits and at least clarifying and codifying laws to make sure that women and young girls can always access lifesaving medical care. My broader goal as State Representative is to move us away from party rule and more toward the Golden Rule. I will do my best to represent all my constituents.

Even if we don’t agree, I will always listen to you and I bet we can find common ground.

5. What makes you the best candidate for the position?

• Brian Seitz: As the Freshman of the Year for Conservative Values, I have fulfilled every campaign promise. I have represented the District in a way that is both God-honoring and effective. I have sponsored

more freedom-loving, liberty-minded legislation than any other freshman representative.

I have the respect of leadership, and my Republican colleagues, which has allowed me to be an effective legislator for our area. If the people of the 156th District have a need, we will get the job done.

When Republican leadership in the House needs a difficult task accomplished, they know they can turn to me to enact the will of the caucus. I don’t quit, fighting minute by minute for the 156th and all of Missouri.

Tenacity and a willingness to serve have made me an effective legislator. Taney County knows that they have a proven fighter who will stand against those who don’t hold our values. Parents know that I will protect their rights when it comes to the education of their children. Veterans know that I will fight to make sure they are respected and honored.

Business owners know I will advocate for the government to get out of their way so they can grow and thrive. Our area values must be upheld so that future generations will inherit a

free state and nation. Vigilance is the key, and I am ready to continue being the champion for the 156h District, and our values, in Jefferson City.

• Dale Speelman: Unlike Seitz, who has refused to meet with me to discuss issues or debate, even as far back as the 2020 election, I would not refuse a Missourian the time to discuss with them issues of concern.

Why, I just am. I have no religious agenda to prove as Seitz does. I would do what’s best for this district and all Missourians regardless of religious affiliation.

• Ginger Witty: I see extreme partisanship on both sides of the aisle. As a moderate, I seek to bring both sides together to work for the good of all Missourians. I’m the candidate who will put people before politics.

6. Would you like to give a brief call to action, encouraging people to vote for you?

• Brian Seitz: The Left is coming, branding themselves as “moderates,” except their views are anything but moderate. They want to transform our SEE SENATE CANDIDATES Q&A, PAGE 44

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as a young child by singing for his school lunch. He sang professionally for 75-plus years and even sang to his nurses on his death bed. Bob committed his life to serving the Lord. He shared the message ‘You must be born again’ with everyone he met. And even in his passing, he would invite everyone to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior. He would encourage all of us to strive to live a life worthy of the gifts God has given us.”

Many in the area shared their thoughts on Mabe, following the news of his passing.

Wayne Glenn, “The Old Record Collector” said in a Facebook post, “Bob Mabe’s passing, in fact, brings down a curtain on the earliest people that were still alive, from that first generation of Branson’s pioneer entertainers. I am talking about the years revolving around 1959, for that was the year the four Mabe brothers and friends began doing their Baldknobber shows in downtown Branson. But, if I do not do anything else in this post, I want to make it clear that Bob would want it known that he was a believer in the power of Jesus Christ. He was saved as a young person, and through the ups and downs of his long life, he never lost his faith in the Lord. And, Bob tried to share his testimony every chance he had.”

Media professional Carrie Anne Mitchell noted, “Bob Mabe was one

of the most talented and kindest souls I have ever met. His faith in God was inspiring, his musical talents legendary and his smile big and always infectious. A true Bransonite star has now earned his wings. He will be truly missed by many in Branson.”

Branson entertainer Dalena Ditto noted, “My dad spoke of the Bob-OLinks Country Hoe Down. He loved the show. Bob was a great entertainer and an even better Christian. The world could use a lot more gentlemen like Bob Mabe.”

Joe Tinoco remembers meeting Bob upon arriving in Branson.

Said Tinoco, “When I first came to Branson in 1991, Chisai Childs took me all over to perform, and I would get up and sing with a lot of the classic Grand Ole Opry stars that performed nightly with the Texans and the Bob-O-Links. It was a blessing that I will ever forget for such a young man starting out my career in Branson. Bob opened up so many doors for performing, well beyond just the Baldknobbers, for so many

people, including myself. He was so kind and always helpful and will be greatly missed as one of Branson’s greatest pioneers of music.”

Headliner of his own morning show, Doug Gabriel shared, “Bob Mabe was a true legend in helping Branson become the live music capital of the world. I remember seeing the Bob-O-Links show as a teenager and remember him always being so kind to everyone. He was a great man of God and is enjoying being with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ up in heaven. He will never be forgotten and he will truly be missed. I’m thankful to God I’ll see him again in heaven.”

Entertainer Randy Plummer shared his remembrances of his friend Bob Mabe, “He was a dear friend and a true Branson pioneer, and I have always looked up to him.

When I first visited Branson in 1971 with my parents, Darrell and Rosie Plummer, Bob Mabe and his brothers let Harold Goad, my sister Melody and myself make an appearance at

their theater, the Baldknobbers Hillbilly Jamboree. They were kind to us then and the family is kind to us now.

Bob was such a fun, sincere Christian man, and I will never forget him. He nicknamed me ‘PLU-mmer’, and we had many laughs about it. God bless you, Bob. You are home with Jesus, and I’ll see you again!”

In a Facebook post, Branson Mayor Larry Milton offered his sympathy to Mabe’s family, stating, “Bob Mabe, and the entire Mabe family, helped lay the groundwork for the Branson we know and love today. His presence will be felt in

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Bob Mabe (FILE) our city for generations to come, and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him. My condolences and prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.”

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is September 30, 2022.

QUESTION: Did you begin a Local Search process for a new City Administrator soon after the May 19, 2022, Study Session?

JF: Yes. QUESTION: At that time, did you believe that was the totality of

the process, or was it your understanding that an Executive Search firm could be retained if the Local Search did not work?

JF: That was my understanding.

QUESTION: If the Local Process didn’t come up with a big enough pool of qualified candidates and an Executive Search firm was hired, would the candidates from the Local

Process automatically be included as part of the Executive Search.

JF: Yes. QUESTION: Who interviewed the candidates for the City Administrator on June 30 and July 6?

JF: The members of the Human Resources Committee on the Board of Aldermen Larry Milton, Ralph LeBlanc, and Chuck Rodriguez; Lisa Westfall; and myself.

QUESTION: As a result of those interviews, was any decision made to recommend any of the candidates to the Board for their action?

JF: No. The premise was we would interview all of the applicants to see who we would then recommend to the Board of Aldermen. We stopped after those first three.

QUESTION: Were the July 6, 2022, interviews conducted?

JF: No. We stopped after the first three on June 30, 2022.

QUESTION: Before the interviews, you told the Board that you thought the pool of candidates was “quite shallow,” giving the impression that you would have liked to see

a deeper pool. Did anything happen during the interviews on June 30 to cause you to change that position?

JF: No. QUESTION: Has an agreement been finalized with Baker Tilly to do an Executive Search?

JF: At this point [July 25, 2022], we’re finalizing all of the paperwork and everything. I’m not sure where we sit as far as to process side, signatures, and things like that. I would have to follow up with that.

QUESTION: Do you have any idea when the notice will go out and we will start getting applicants?

JF: I would hope within the next week or so.

QUESTION: Do you have an opinion on whether the search for a new city administrator will be completed by September 30, 2022.

JF: Based on what has been done so far, we have developed a lot of criteria that Baker Tilly would use. Normally, they would follow up with the Board and go through what has already been done. We were able to shorten that by over a month. In the realm of things,

we are more than likely going to focus on the Midwest region for applicants.

This will facilitate getting people in and going through the due diligence process. September is a reasonable time frame.

QUESTION: On September 30, 2022, are we going to have the Board having made an offer to a candidate, or are we just going to have the candidate with the offering process to that candidate starting from there?

JF: I would have to take a hard look at the timeline. I would hope we would get to that point where the offer is made.

QUESTION: Is there anything you would like to add?

JF: My basic premise is that I want to expand the pool of applicants so that we can make the best selection possible.

QUESTION: Would that have been the case if you were impressed with the initial pool of applicants developed during the Local Process?

JF: No. A pool of only nine applicants with three, at best, being qualified was just too skimpy.

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Official Ballot: Primary Election in Taney County Voting in Missouri

Acceptable Forms of I.D. Show one of the forms of acceptable identification and sign the poll book to obtain your ballot: • Identification issued by the state of Missouri, an agency of the state, or a local election authority of the state; • Identification issued by the United States government or agency thereof; • Identification issued by an institution of higher education, including a university, college, vocational and technical school, located within the state of Missouri; or • A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check or other government document that contains the name and address of the voter.

If you do not possess any of these forms of identification, but are a registered voter, you may cast a provisional ballot. Your ballot will count if: (1) you return to your polling place on Election Day with a photo ID; or (2) the signature on your provisional ballot envelope is determined by your local election authority to match the signature on your voter registration record.

If you cast a provisional ballot, you will receive a stub from your provisional ballot envelope with instructions on how to verify that your provisional ballot is counted.

Polling Place Hours Polling places are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Where Do You Vote?

If you need to know where you are registered to vote, and the voting location, see the voter lookup tool on the Missouri Secretary of State’s webpage: https://s1.sos.mo.gov/elections/ voterlookup/

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Official Ballot: Primary Election in Stone County Accessible Voting

• Curbside Voting: Voters with limited mobility can vote “curbside” or outside the polling place. Just go to your polling place and ask someone to go in and ask poll workers to bring a ballot out to you. They should bring you a ballot within a reasonable period of time.

• Accessible Polling Places: If you have physical disabilities, and your polling place is not accessible, you may request a different polling place assignment so that you may vote in a more accessible polling place.

You may also vote at a central location. Simply contact your local election authority to make this request. Call the Taney County Clerk at (417) 546-7249, or the Stone County Clerk at (417) 357-6127.

• Accessible Voting Systems: Every polling place must have an accessible voting system for individuals with disabilities including audiovisual accessibility. Accessible systems include an audio ballot to make your selections or the ability to enlarge text so that you can read the on-screen ballot with ease.

• Permanent Absentee Voting: If you have a permanent physical disability, you may request to be placed on a designated list so that your local election authority can automatically mail an absentee ballot application directly to you prior to each election. You will need to make this request directly to your local election authority who will send you further information.

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By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Two women—Stephanie Spencer and Shanna Tilley—are running for Taney County Clerk. Below are the answers that Spencer and Tilley gave to questions posed to them by the Branson Globe.

1. Why are you seeking the office of County Clerk?

• Stephanie Spencer: I was asked to consider running for County Clerk by my boss who is the current County Clerk.

She saw qualities in me that she said would be good for the job and the citizens of Taney County. My husband and I discussed it and prayed, realizing that it is indeed what I need to do at this time. I have a great desire to serve those around me. I enjoy getting to know people and hearing their stories and what they need. In the process of preparing for my campaign, I have come to see the

for Taney

need for the right person to be elected to the office of County Clerk. Securing our elections and making sure they stay safe, free and fair is of paramount importance, and we need to make sure the right person is elected to fill this important position.

• Shanna Tilley: I am running for Taney County Clerk because I have a vision of moving the County Clerk’s office forward all while preserving our Taney County values. I will see that we are providing great customer service, ensuring secure access to records, making critical updates to our website and protecting our election integrity.

2. What skills or knowledge would you bring with you, if elected?

• Stephanie Spencer: I bring with me six and a half years of

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part of the checks and balances of the county government— working with and touching almost every other department.

I recognize the need for strong leadership while valuing the team as a whole. Each and every member of a team is vital for the success of the entire

team. Being able to quickly assess a situation, come up with options, find the best one and move forward is an integral part of finding the best situation for all. I know I bring all of these skills to the table and they will benefit me as the next

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News briefs from around the Branson/Tri-Lakes area

This change truly addresses re- where they may need to care for You will notice a change for Hollister Police dispatch County Sheriff’s Department insource and efficiency concerns others around bodies of water. volved in police response. non-emergency calls also.

Today service transfer to benefit Traditionally, when a person in our when you call the Hollister Police and should be seen as a positive The one-hour class will be providresidents, visitors In an effort to maintain the highest level of service, the City of Hollister’s Police Department has made the decision to transfer police dispatch duties for the city to the Taney County Sheriff’s Department. This decision was made when it was realized that those who reside and travel through our great city would be better served with the resources of the Taney

city dials “911,” the call would go to the Sheriff’s Department and that call would be forwarded to the Hollister Police Department only after it was determined a Hollister officer needed to respond to the emergency. Now when you dial “911” the Sheriff’s Department still receives the initial call, but they will dispatch Hollister Police Officers, which will eliminate steps and saves time.

non-emergency line, 417-3343000, you will have options. Option No. 1 will direct you to the Taney County Dispatch for non-emergency response. Option No. 2 will provide prompts for Hollister Police Administrative Services. This is where you will address questions to our records department or to leave a message for a Hollister Police Officer. Option No. 3 will connect you with a Public Works associate for after-hours assistance with utilities, such as a water leak.

City Hall should still be contacted for utility concerns during normal business hours.

step for residents and visitors.

ed both in water and on land by

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will host a free Water Safety and Survival Skills class on August 3, 2022, at the Branson AquaPlex, located at 1501 Branson Hills Pkwy, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. to instruct attendees on in-water survival skills, rescue techniques and hands-only CPR. The class is designed for those who are 14 years old and older who want to gain confidence around the water and for those who find themselves in situations

Bunny Gilchrist.

While this is a free class, the public is encouraged to register online or in person at the Branson RecPlex as limited spots are available. Participants will need to bring swimwear and a towel.

For more information and to register online, please visit the Branson AquaPlex’s Programs/Special Events section of our website at BransonParksandRecreation.com.

Free Water Safety and Sur- certified lifeguard instructor and Branson AquaPlex Pool Manager, vival Skills class August 3

DWI charges filed in fatal New Year’s Eve crash

The Branson Police Department has completed its investigation related to the fatal crash that happened December 31, 2021, on Highway 376 near Henning State Park and has resulted in the Taney County Prosecutor’s office charging 34-year-old Branson resident, Brian Woltersdorf, with several offenses, including DWI and Death of a Person.

At approximately 5:48 p.m. on Friday, December 31, 2021, the Branson Police Department responded to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 376 west of Henning State Park. Woltersdorf was SEE NEWS BRIEFS, PAGE 25

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PRESIDING COMMISSIONER Paid for by Committee To Elect Mark W. Maples Presiding Commissioner - Treasurer, Teresa Maples

Why Choose Mark W. Maples?

Mark Maples has 9.5 years Stone County Commission experience. He is knowledgeable about the complexities and intricacies of the county budget. He is a realistic, conservative decision maker. Mark has attended 900 commission meetings, helped create 9 budgets, and been through 7 audits. Mark has aided in adding $1.5 million to county reserves during his time in office. Mark is endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police and Tri-Lakes Board of Realtors.

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the driver of a 2008 Toyota Tacoma and was driving northbound on State Highway 376. Woltersdorf’s truck crossed the center of the roadway and into the path of a southbound 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The Chevy Impala was occupied by five people. Four of them were transported by ambulance to area hospitals. The fifth passenger from the Chevrolet Impala was pronounced deceased on scene by the Taney County Coroner.

The force of the collision caused Woltersdorf to be ejected from his truck. Woltersdorf was also transported by ambulance to a hospital for treatment.

Brian Woltersdorf has been charged with the criminal offenses of DWI and Death of a Person (Felony B) and four counts of DWI with Serious Physical Injury (Felony D). The Taney County Court issued a warrant for his arrest with a $200,000 bond on July 15, 2022. Woltersdorf was taken into custody on July 20, 2022.

Throughout the investigation, the victim and the victim’s family have remained in the thoughts and prayers of everyone at the Branson

Students who are new to Reeds Spring Schools can enroll starting on Wednesday, August 3. A parent or guardian must visit the building that the student will attend. Please bring a birth certificate, proof of residency (utility bill), and immunization records. Registration hours are from 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. daily. Please call 417-272-8173 if you have any questions.

College of the Ozarks senior recipient of Mid-America National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences scholarship College of the Ozarks senior Anna Ginnings received the 2022 Walter Cronkite Scholarship from the Mid-America National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) Foundation. The scholarship is awarded each year to deserving college students studying journalism, broadcast television, television production and commu-

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The Mid-America NATAS Foundation serves the five-state region of Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas and Louisiana. The foundation noted that Ginnings is a fifth-generation journalist whose family started the county newspa-

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Gibson Tech students in international competition

Three teams from Gibson Technical Center placed in the top 20 of their events at the

HOSA International Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. HOSA is a career and technical student organization for students planning to pursue health professions.

Ally Whorton of Hollister and Aurora Leininger of Blue Eye placed in the Emergency Medical Technician category.

Kylee Kyle of Galena and Preston Blubaugh of Reeds Spring placed in the Community Emergency Response Teams category, as did the team of Hailey Cogdill of Hollister and Ross

Front row, left-right: Hailey Cogdill, Paige Rowton, Kylee Kyle, Alexis Baskins, Angel Dowdy. Back row, leftright: Ross Chapman, Cheyenne Burns, Preston Blubaugh, Ally Whorton, Aurora Leininger, Makenzie Biggers Chapman of Branson.

Other GTC competitors included Cheyenne Burns, Makenzie Biggers, Paige Rowton, Alexis Baskins and Angel Dowdy.

In addition to competing, these students attended various workshops and presentations and networked with other health science students.

SMAC will feature art exhibit by area youth The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will display in its gallery “Next Gen Cre-

ators” - a youth art exhibit - from August 5-27. The SMAC gallery is located at 7 Downing Street in Hollister. The exhibit will boast the work of young artists from the area, including those who attended SMAC art camps this year. An opening night reception will be August 5 from 6-9 p.m.

The public is invited to the reception that will coincide with First Friday Art Walk along historic Downing Street.

Earlier this month SMAC sent out a call in the community for youth under 18 years of age to submit their artwork for this exhibit. “This is our third year of having a youth exhibit,” SMAC President Tenille Blair-Neff explained. “Originally our idea was to share the work of our summer art campers in a show.

But then we realized how many other kids would benefit from having a gallery experience. So, we opened it up to the community.”

The exhibit is a way for

SMAC to encourage budding artists along their artistic pursuits. It’s also an opportunity for friends and family to show their support for the young artists.

New this year, SMAC is allowing the artists to sell their pieces in the exhibit if they desire.

Both viewing of the exhibit and attending the reception are free and open to the public.

The Vintage Paris Coffee kiosk will also be on hand for opening night. This year, SMAC is highlighting worthy nonprofit organizations. This month, we are spotlighting Elevate Branson that strives to elevate our community by empowering our neighbors to reach their full potential.

Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit local center of creativity, art education, innovation, and community partnership, strives to improve the quality of life in southern Missouri by connecting individuals with the arts, for the benefit of all.

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County Clerk.

• Shanna Tilley: The skills and knowledge I bring—I have been employed full-time in the Taney County Commissioner’s office for the past 10 years,

where I have worked closely with the County Clerk’s Office as well as all county offices. In my position, I am responsible for payroll, county credit cards, aid in processing county agreements, and processing CARES funding requests. These are

positions of great responsibility that require integrity and honesty. I have been promoted multiple times over the past 10 years as I have earned the trust and respect of three different commissions. I have learned from these commissioners the

importance of following county policies and Missouri State Statutes. The skills I have in my current job clearly and easily transfer to the Taney County Clerk position. The citizens of the county will entrust me to conduct our elections, maintain records and make accurate reports to the state. My current job requires attention to detail, research and the ability to pivot quickly. I have a master’s certificate from the National Association of Counties (NACo.) which will aid me in my ability to lead the Taney County Clerk’s office.

3. As County Clerk, what are some of the most pressing issues you would want to work on?

• Stephanie Spencer: I see communication as one of the largest obstacles that we currently face. I would like to work with the Commission and the IT department to create a Clerk website that is more accessible and user friendly. I would also like to create a Clerk Facebook page and Instagram. Not only do we need to make it easier for voters to get to the information that they need, but conveying information through a

website and social media pages increases transparency. I want the citizens of Taney County to feel confident in the processes that we have, to feel involved in those processes, and to feel that not only can they find what they need, but that they matter.

I want everyone that comes through our door, everyone that calls, or visits our website to feel that they were helped, that if we didn’t have an answer for them, we took the time to find the answer. Of equal importance with transparency is maintaining our election integrity. We have some of the best, most secure elections in the state here in Taney County, but that doesn’t happen by itself. You need the right people, in the right places to make sure our elections continue to serve as a shining example to the rest of the state.

• Shanna Tilley: 1. Ensure election integrity. I will make certain our elections are fair, accurate and open. I will make certain voting is easy and accessible for those who have the legal right to vote. I believe the public should be invited in SEE TANEY COUNTY CLERK, PAGE 29

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to view the counting of ballots and that the accuracy of our elections be taken very seriously. 2. Improve the County Clerk website. Information on voter registration, election information and records access should be easily accessible online, and I have plans to make major improvements in this area. 3.

Improve community relations with the County Clerk’s office.

I am the only candidate with community connections to access all organizations to share what the Clerk’s office does, recruit election judges and create transparency within the office.

4. What makes you the best can-

didate for the office?

• Stephanie Spencer: I am the best candidate for the job because I know what it takes to get the job done. I know how complex the duties of the Clerk are, and I know how to navigate those complexities because I’ve been doing it for the past six and a half years. I know that it takes hard work, teamwork, and working with the communities in our county to accomplish what needs to be done. I serve, I help and I care about you.

• Shanna Tilley: I am the best choice for the position of Taney County Clerk because I have worked intimately with the County Clerk’s office for SEE TANEY COUNTY CLERK, PAGE 46

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Associate Circuit Judge candidates Yarnell, Morrissey answer questions

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Two professional, dedicated and focused females are running for the position of Associate Circuit Judge, Division 1—Judge Tiffany Yarnell and her opponent, Anna Morrissey.

Both women answered questions posed to them by the Branson Globe, giving voters more information on their choices in the upcoming election.

1. Give me a brief history of yourself, please.

• Anna Morrissey: Taney County has been my family’s home for four generations. After graduating from Branson High School, I attended the University of Missouri and graduated with a degree in Communication and went on to earn my law degree from

the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2005. My father, Joe Morrissey, and I have practiced law together in Branson for 17 years. My husband of 18 years and I have two children.

• Tiffany Yarnell (Incumbent): I grew up in small-town southeast Missouri in a Christian Conservative home. Complet-

ed undergraduate studies (B.S. in Criminal Justice) and law school in Missouri (UMKC).

My husband and I chose to make our home in the Ozarks 17 years ago because we fell in love with it and we shared the faith and conservative values.

2. Why are you running for the position of Associate Circuit Judge?

• Anna Morrissey: I believe that Taney County needs a judge who has a well-rounded legal experience and can see how rulings and decisions can affect our community as a whole. The judge should be competent in all areas of the law as an associate circuit judge may hear any type of case and not just criminal cases • Tiffany Yarnell: I love my

community and I love what I do. Being a solid foundation of consistency, reason, justice, and fairness in our criminal court system is my passion. My entire 17-year career has been in our criminal courts serving the people in my community, both as a prosecutor and now as your criminal court Associate Judge for the last five and a half years. I believe in justice and grace, and I believe there is a time for both, sometimes in the same decision.

3. What special skills, knowledge, experience, etc. do you bring to the table?

• Anna Morrissey: I am a former municipal judge and current municipal prosecutor. I SEE CIRCUIT JUDGE Q&A, PAGE 33

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Reader’s Corner: Book challenges us to become ‘Unoffendable’

By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer Normally I don’t write a review before actually finishing a book.

(Well, there was that time in college, it was finals week. . . Sorry, Dr. Nelson.) Right now, though, I’m reading one I just can’t wait to share! Put “Unoffendable” by Brant Hansen on your list soon.

I actually didn’t expect to like this book, and I postponed reading after picking it up at a conference.

Hansen, a Christian radio personality, uses humor to tackle a tough but timely topic: Anger and offense.

Like all of us, he daily hears and sees affronts to personal dignity and Christian values. And in “Unoffendable,” he makes a case for a most unlikely response: Let it go.

On many levels, that makes sense. Studies show correlation between health issues and unresolved anger; most people agree anger should be dealt with before it escalates to violence. But Hansen takes it further, asking, “What if Christians were the

most unoffendable people on the planet?” He dares to suggest that even “righteous anger” is a myth, placing us at risk of elevating our self-righteousness above whatever immoral behavior we observe in others, rather than humbly seeking a holy God, the only one who can claim righteousness on his own merits, about how to respond.

One example, not surprisingly, is the religious leaders bringing to Jesus the woman caught in adultery. Those leaders thought they had a case for “righteous anger,” but Jesus flipped their story upside down. Like them, says Hansen, we have no standing based on our own good behavior.

A few other nuggets: • Anger and gratitude cannot coexist.

• I’m not responsible for changing people’s lives, but to point them toward a God who loves them.

• Anger and action are not synonymous. Getting this confused can actually hinder our ability

to set an unjust situation right.

• We’ve made it easy to feel good about ourselves without leaving our chairs. “Liking” an angry social media post is NOT action.

Hansen makes this more palatable by 1) sharing amazing examples of seeing these principles work for others, and 2) backing it all up with Scripture. I’m excited to finish the book, and online reviewers have things like this to say: “This book debunked a lot of things I thought weren’t a problem. He showed in a biblical, clear way how it WAS a problem.”

“This book is so counter to much “Christian” teaching that I’m hesitant to label it a “Christian book.” Hansen answers several objections to his idea—largely with Scripture.”

There are a few nay-sayer reviews, mostly questioning the book’s treatment of Scriptures where Paul and others were clear-

ly angry. Even those, however, admit to finding food for thought.

All in all, the book, available at

major online retailers, is a valuable reminder of the benefits of letting go of anger.

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have experience dealing with criminal defendants from behind the bench. I am the candidate who has sat in every seat in the courtroom not only as a judge but also as a prosecutor and attorney for defendants in criminal cases, as well as an attorney for plaintiffs and defendants in civil cases.

• Tiffany Yarnell: This judge position is the criminal court Associate Judge in our county, therefore, it is incredibly important that the person in this position have extensive experience in our state Criminal courts. Being a prosecutor for almost 12 years, I prosecuted thousands of cases which included preparing and handling a large variety of criminal case motions and hearings from start to finish, and presented over two dozen jury trials, including three first- degree mur-

der cases. As a judge, I have presided over three jury trials while on the bench. I am currently handling 52.4% of the total caseload for the entire Taney County court system; 97% of my assigned cases are criminal cases. I handle full dockets every day of the week, averaging from 300-400 cases per week. Each week I am hearing everything from bench trials, felony preliminary hearings, bond hearings, to a variety of other specific types of criminal hearings that are too numerous to mention here.

4. Why are you the best candidate for this position?

• Anna Morrissey: The experience I have in my 17 years of being an attorney has shaped my understanding of how a judge’s decision in any type of case affects people, their families, their community and even their businesses as I have been on both sides of nearly all types of legal issues.

• Tiffany Yarnell: First, my quantity and quality of experience, specifically in criminal court, makes me the best candidate. This is a judicial position where specialized experience matters. If procedural or legal mistakes are made due to lack of experience, this is not only inefficient, but can result in real costs to the citizens, both financial and time (i.e., cases having to be tried to a jury more than once, etc.).

Furthermore, I don’t take this responsibility lightly, and I know (and have seen firsthand) the impact of the decisions I am making. I make every effort to follow the rules and the law that I am sworn to follow, while also using my 17 years of experience working full-time in the criminal court system to make my decisions.

5. Would you please give a call to action, asking people for their votes.

• Anna Morrissey: If elected to the position of Associate

Circuit Judge, I will faithfully and impartially perform the duties of the office to the best of my ability incorporating my experience and responsibility to the citizens of Taney County. I humbly ask for your vote on August 2 for the position of Associate Circuit Judge of Taney County.

• Tiffany Yarnell: I would like you to consider if you had to go in for heart surgery next week, would you want your dentist performing your heart surgery? Or would you want your heart surgeon? Or vice

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versa….Would you want your heart surgeon performing your root canal? I am asking that the voters educate themselves and make an educated decision.

Aside from sheer experience, I have taken extra care these last five and a half years with how I treat people who appear before me in court. My own personal moral code and integrity requires that I treat everyone with respect, courtesy and fairness. I firmly believe that I have done that. Again, I believe I have been a solid

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Four candidates seek position of Taney County Presiding Commissioner

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer The Branson Globe reached out to each of the four candidates running for the position of Presiding Commissioner in Taney County, for their thoughts prior to Tuesday’s election. Below are the answers to the questions posed to them.

1. Give me a brief three–five sentence background on yourself, please.

• W. Alex McAuley: I helped build the digital assessors maps that are now used on the Taney

County website. I’ve maintained a community well for three years while keeping all bills and repairs under budget.

I’ve owned and grown a small business, McAulturnatives, for eight years, even maintaining steady growth throughout the tw0 and a half years of terror I call the COVID-19 hostage crisis.

• Nick Plummer: I am Nick Plummer, my family and I reside in Kirbyville, MO. I work

at our family owned business Plummer Tire and Wheel where I have dedicated my last 20plus years to taking care of residents of our community. I take pride in being able to serve the Kirbyville R-6 school district as the board president; I am a proud member with six years of service. In addition to serving our local school district, I also serve on the board of directors at Taney County Water District #2; I have held this seat for the past seven years. I have also been honored with the role of deacon at Sardis General Baptist Church. I have been married to my wife Trula for 13 years.

We have been blessed with two children: daughter Ruby, 11, and our son Emerick, 9.

• Noah Prahlow: I am currently the Republican committeeman representing Scott Township to the Taney County Central Committee. I am a local real estate

agent with the Carolyn Mayhew Team. Previously, I have served as a delegate to a state Republican Convention. I have founded multiple freedom-loving political grassroots organizations and have volunteered for numerous Republican campaigns. I’ve been married to my beautiful wife Hannah for five years.

We have two sons, Jedidiah (3 years) and Josiah (2 months). I have multiple extended family that live in Walnut Shade. My family is the greatest gift that I have been given, and I thank the Lord for them daily.

• Ken Roten: I am a Christian man–not perfect, just forgiven–a sinner saved by God’s grace. Married to Gayla who serves as the State Director of the Missouri Main Street Connection Inc. We have three adult children, two fine sons-in-law, five grandchildren whom I take great pride in spoiling. I have

recently retired so that I will be available to serve the Taney County Residents full time. I enjoy fishing and working in my wood shop. I really enjoy fixing things and making old things new again. I believe in respecting people and their property. I believe less government is best.

I believe government should be run like a business. I believe Forsyth serves us well as the county seat.

2. Are you native to the area? If not, when did you move here, and why?

• W. Alex McAuley: I’ve lived in Taney County for 21 years. I was born in California where I lived for five years after which we moved to Utah where I lived for eight years. During this period I was given the opportunity to sit in the gallery during Congressional sessions and committees while my mother served SEE COMMISSIONER Q&A, PAGE 39

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as a delegate or was sent in to audit them for the Utah Eagles Forum. My family moved into Taney County in the summer of 2000. We moved from Shell Knob to Forsyth, Missouri. We moved to Missouri because of the great land prices at the time and the freedom local governments recognized the citizens had.

• Nick Plummer: Yes, I am a fifth generation native of Taney County.

• Noah Prahlow: While I did not grow up in Taney County, I was born and raised in the Midwest.

My wife and I decided to move here a couple years ago, because we wanted to be back in a place that honors our Christian heritage and embraces American liberty.

• Ken Roten: While I was not born here, Dad moved our family here right after the completion of Table Rock Dam project.

He saw the opportunity that was on the horizon for our beautiful area at that time. My dad and mom opened up a donut shop in downtown Branson and later a full line bakery. I grew up knowing long hours and hard work starting at about the age of ten. At the time I thought Dad was being mean, later realized he was teaching me to work

and help provide for our family.

Taney County has been good to myself and our family. It’s been exciting to watch our area grow, prosper and provide more opportunities for us, our kids and grandkids.

3. Why are you running for Presiding Commissioner?

• W. Alex McAuley: I’m running for Presiding Commissioner to protect the rights of the people from an ever increasing trend in politics of violating those rights for the greater good. To stand in the way of thieves and traitors that would steal the product of the people’s labor. The people need a champion to protect their rights so they can find solutions to life’s problems themselves.

• Nick Plummer: I am running

because Taney County deserves to have someone with integrity and honesty representing the values in which our county is known for. I will provide the dedication and continued commitment to serve Taney County and its residents.

• Noah Prahlow: Government and liberty have been a passion of mine since as early as I can remember.I always thought that I would simply volunteer in the process until my children were grown, but with all the government overreach that has happened across our country the last few years, my wife and I decided that we needed to step up now and do what we could to hold the government accountable and protect our freedoms.I

believe local government is incredibly important to the direction of our country. Presiding Commissioner seemed like the best fit for me, as I have accounting experience and the county commission controls the budget of the county.

• Ken Roten: Several years ago I began to reflect and realize just how good this area has been to our family and myself. As I gave thought to how that came about, I saw how men and women, previous generations had strived and worked to provide

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opportunities that I received. As I more deeply considered this idea, I was taken with a sense of indebtedness. I felt it was incumbent upon me to make an effort to repay this debt. I began to realize the only way to genuinely repay what I was afforded was to serve – for me to invest my time, talents and efforts just as those before me had done. I have been privileged to serve alongside some great people. I have been mentored by many dedicated residents to Taney SEE COMMISSIONER Q&A, PAGE 40

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County to name a few—Dr. Howell Keeter, Eddie Faucett, John Earl Chase, Theron Jenkens, Jerry Gideon, John Strahan, Karen Hall, Dr. Bill Zeller, Jasper Reynolds, Al Moldenhauer, Gary Snadon and many others that have poured knowledge and guidance into me.

4. What skills or experience can you bring to the position?

• W. Alex McAuley: I know how to get projects done under budget.

I’ve been doing it with my community well, and my business.

I’ve had over eight years of study in constitutional government. I’ve served as a delegate to the Missouri state convention of 2012 so I am familiar with the protocols of representation. I’ve been coordinating projects off and on when I was employed at VillaGIS making the digital assessors maps that now appear on the Taney county web site. I presently coordinate maintenance and construction projects as well as actually doing the work for RV parks around Branson as an independent contractor.

• Nick Plummer: I will bring lead-

ership along with common sense decision making abilities that I utilize every day in the multiple roles that I fulfill currently in our county.

I will provide an open line of communication between the citizens and officials of our county. I will be actively engaged throughout the communities to bring transparency and trust between our citizens and our leadership roles. I will also bring years of experience working with multi-million dollar budgets and asset maintenance programs.

• Noah Prahlow: With professional accounting and bookkeeping experience, I have the skills necessary to analyze the county budget and make fiscally responsible decisions. As a real estate agent, I have the experience needed to effectively work with multiple people, each with different interests, coordinating with each person to find a solution that is beneficial to everyone involved.

• Ken Roten: One of the largest

things I see missing in our society and especially our government today is empathy. The willingness to look at each situation from every point of view, especially from any opposing idea or opposing points of view. Being willing to listen and modifying my position is warranted. I am a long-time small business man, proud and humbled to have had many long-term employees, several helping us to be successful small business owners that worked alongside with me for eight to 20plus years. This does not just happen. I strongly believe in taking great care of one’s employees. I have served on many boards with many of Taney County’s finest leaders. Branson School Board for twelve years, eight-plus years chairmen of the personnel committee.

Worked alongside other dedicated committee members to develop the Cedar Ridge, High School and Junior High campuses in Branson, Chairman of the Board of the Taney County Regional Sewer District

when that group of leaders were able to be successful in getting the sales tax passed to facilitate the beginning of providing central wastewater treatment, and having our tourists help pay the way instead of additional property taxes on the county residents. Clean water is critical for our future. I recently was made aware that over 4,000 septic tanks have been taken offline along with new building permits issued to homes that would have used septic tank systems. These were placed on central sewer. Again, clean water is of the highest importance when you consider tourism is our Taney County’s driving economic engine.

Served as Chairman of the Board of Downtown Branson Betterment Association, was honored as Volunteer on the Year at their State Convention. Served on church committees to help oversee worship center buildings and expansions along with being a Gideon speaker for several years. I have been blessed to serve as Sunday school teacher.

Proud to say that I have recently received the endorsement and support of the Tri-Lakes Board of Realtors.

I have already established many local and state level relationships to support moving Taney County forward. One of these relationships is with our Governor Mike Parson, and I look forward to educating him further of the needs, concerns and opportunities from Taney CounSEE COMMISSIONER Q&A, PAGE 41

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ty residents. Spirit of cooperation with other leaders, in preventing redundancy use of dollars and other county resources.

5. What are, in your opinion, the most pressing issues in Taney County?

W. Alex McAuley: In my opinion the most pressing issue in Taney county is that all governing bodies under the county continue to take more responsibility from the citizens, thus living the citizens’ lives for them.

The government’s only job, under the Constitution of the United States, is to protect the rights of the people, not to live their lives for them. There is a 10-year plan that has been promoted to the candidates. It is called Agenda 2030. At various levels it’s called Taney 2030, even Branson, Hollister, Forsyth, Taneyville, etc. 2030. I am an opponent of this plan. Allow me

to explain why. The whole plan is founded on the idea that the citizens should be dependent on the government for everything they need. The citizen becomes a serf on government property and is to do everything the new government tells them to without question, or the citizens’ entire net worth could be stolen from them for noncompliance. The Constitution states that its purpose is to guarantee a republic to be a clear, representative form of government that facilitates just restitution for the violation of the right to life, liberty and property through due process, to all the states in the union. This is stated in Article IV, section 4. Agenda 2030 dissolves such government and punishes those who advocate a representative government by the people, for the people and of the people through the Ecological, Social and Government Compliance Score, which would be called by Fredrick Bastiat an exercise of legalized plunder. My opponents have openly ad-

mitted that they accept this plan as the way of the future. Ken Roten went so far as to say that it was the plan he is going to use to push Taney County into the future. He stated this in his speech at the Branson Hollister Lions Club.

Nick Plummer: Communication and community involvement. I realize these sound simple but they are the foundation to build a thriving Taney County for generations to come.

Noah Prahlow: While there may be other issues that also need attention in Taney County, I believe the biggest current issue that the county commission has the direct authority to affect change in, is the county budget. The county has appropriated $15 million more than we are projected to raise in revenue. I believe it’s important to budget sustainably and plan to spend within our means.

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6. Anything else our readers should know, briefly?

• Anna Morrissey: My continued involvement in my community demonstrates my unwavering commitment to Taney County. I have served as Chairman of the Board for the Ozark Mountain Family YMCA for the last three years and as a member of the Ultimate Gymnastics of Branson

Boosters for six years. I have helped the children of our community as a Junior Auxiliary of Taney County volunteer for five years, and I currently serve on the MU Extension board. I believe being an active participant in our community is vital to knowing how best I can serve in an elected position.

• Tiffany Yarnell: I am a bornagain Christian. Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior, and my faith is extremely important to me. This is the focus upon which my husband and I are raising our family. I am also a true Conservative and have been my whole life.

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unique, God-fearing area into a socialist utopia where no one works, everyone is on government welfare, and your money is taken in the form of higher taxes, to be given to someone else. They want to stifle small business with undue regulations and interfere with how you raise your family. Friends, don’t be fooled by soft words and empty promises that pull at the emotions. Democrats in the Capitol are forced to walk lockstep with their Leftist leadership and have their eyes set on the 156h District. I am the incumbent that is a proven fighter for our local citizens

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neral Home, said, “David loved his wife and family. He loved playing games and making silly jokes with his grandbabies. David enjoyed playing golf with his friends and riding his motorcycle. He was looking forward to retirement so he could do more of what he loved most—traveling with his wife and spending

and I share your values built around God, family and country. I know how to get the job done, and I’m ready to build on the accomplishments of the last two years. For a Christian, conservative, proven fighter, vote to re-elect Seitz as State Representative on August 2 and November 8. God bless.

• Dale Speelman: Yes, VOTE FOR SPEELMAN in August and November. I sure would appreciate your vote.

• Ginger Witty: I humbly ask for your vote on August 2 if you think I am the best candidate to face Brian Seitz in November.

To vote for me you will need to ask for a Democrat ballot. You may think that your one vote does not matter, but it does! time with his family and friends.”

Buetow concluded his message by saying, “It is during these times of heartbreak that we come together to support one another, and I would ask that you please join me in keeping David’s family in your thoughts and prayers.”

Memorials in David Strong’s honor may be made to the Skaggs Foundation, 101 Skaggs Road, Suite 404, Branson, MO 65616.

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Maybe you have had an electrician mention that your breaker is ‘double tapped.” What exactly does that mean?

Every breaker in your panel protects one circuit. Occasionally we find a single breaker trying to protect two circuits, which we call a double-tapped (or multitapped) breaker. Here is why this is bad:

First of all, if a 20-amp breaker is attached to ONE circuit, and that wire tries to pull more than 20 amps of current, the breaker will trip off. It would stand to reason that if TWO circuits were feeding through the same 20amp breaker, it would be tripping more frequently because the load would exceed the 20 amp limit more often than not. This becomes a nuisance and it weakens the breaker.

Another reason that goes beyond the hassle of a frequently tripping breaker has to do with the danger of arcing. The connection point on a breaker is

Stephanie Barney sized to hold just one wire firmly in place. When two wires are squeezed in next to each other, they cannot be clamped down tightly. This creates both loose connections and space between the contact points. Whenever there is space between two conductive surfaces, the electricity will ‘jump’ or arc across to make a connection. These ‘arcs’ are like little electrical explosions and can reach temperatures up to 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit. I don’t know about you, but I certainly don’t want that kind of activity going on behind my electrical panel cover.

Why does it happen? Sometime there isn’t enough room to add new circuits in a full panel, so an inexperienced repair person doubles them up. There are better solutions that are not as dangerous including special breakers that are made to accommodate this. It may also just be time to upsize the panel to manage an increased electrical usage in a home.

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over 10 years. While in my position with the County Commission, I have seen what works and what needs improvement. I have the knowledge and ability to make those changes. My experience with the County Clerk’s office, my proven ability to work with the County Commission, other departments and entities is what sets me apart from my opponent. I have been pre-approved for the required bond. I am educated on election matters. I will educate the public on election matters. I have attended BOE Training in Springfield, MO. I will educate the poll workers/volunteers on all aspects of the voting and counting process. I will welcome the public to sit in on election training. I am a proven leader. I am transparent.

I am organized and prepared.

5. Just a brief call to action, encouraging people to vote for you.

• Stephanie Spencer: We need people to get involved, to reach out and serve, to stand up and let your voice be heard.

I have heard the call. I have seen the work that needs to be done. I want to serve you, and I am ready to get to work keeping Taney County elections secure, free and fair for all. For a Conservative Republican candidate you can count on, vote Spencer for Taney County Clerk on August 2.

• Shanna Tilley: Voters should support me because I am the candidate with the background and ability to perform the duties of County Clerk while bringing fresh ideas and perspective all while preserving our Taney County values.

Again, I am Shanna Tilley, and I respectfully ask for your vote on August 2.

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face. I think and believe there is no doubt that with ALL we have been blessed with that Taney County will continue to grow. I believe we should begin to develop a plan to address the issues we will face today and in the future. Clean water, waste water treatment, safety (sheriff policing), health, roads and bridges, overall quality of life. Stewardship of all our resources, staffing needs so we can continue to provide the best services for our residents. Budgeting – making certain we have the adequate resources to meet unexpected challenges of the future.

6. What are your plans, as Presiding Commissioner?

• W. Alex McAuley: Seven months before I filed for candidacy, I started my research on how to peacefully combat the system of restored feudalism embodied in Agenda 2030, which would throw human progress back 5,000 years, forcing us to build back backward, not better. I found that the founding ideals of our country were the best plan for maintaining freedom.

These were to prepare the whole citizenry to enforce the law, repel invasion, suppress insurrection, protect each other’s life, liberty and property. This is what I intend to do as the Presiding Commissioner of Taney County in cooperation with the sheriff, our state

and national representative and the aldermen of the cities in our jurisdiction and their executives. Even if cooperation is not obtained from the other levels of government in maintaining a Republican form of government for every city in Taney County, as Agenda 2030 advances, I will fight to maintain that representative government even if it means I have to swing a pick, fix a pipe or give my life to do it. Without freedom we can do nothing. More importantly without God’s help we will fall into bondage.

• Nick Plummer: I will be the servant that our citizens desire. I will provide transparency, the ability to

hear concerns, and commitment to outcomes that benefit Taney County.

• Noah Prahlow: My main priority as Presiding Commissioner is to address the budget. First, it’s important that we don’t plan to spend more than we expect to raise in revenue. Second, I believe it’s common sense to, at the very least,

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stop allocating a larger amount of money to the county departments than what is specifically requested by the departments.If a department truly needs more money, it should request those funds, but we shouldn’t preemptively give extra funds when it puts the county over budget. Third, while we had a reSEE COMMISSIONER Q&A, PAGE 48

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cord-breaking high amount of revenue last year, I believe it’s prudent for the county to wait and see if that record-breaking high happens again this year. It’s dangerous to assume that one fantastic year of revenue immediately becomes the rule rather than the exception. We

should be building our budgets off what’s been shown to be consistent, not one year’s anomaly.

• Ken Roten: My plan if privileged to serve as Presiding Commissioner will be to listen to and to be held accountable by the voters.

I believe county-wide citizen led strategic planning is key, acknowledging the distinctive differences

between the East and West sides of Taney County. Fairly represented from both sides of our county.

We need to look at all facets that will protect our citizens and our beautiful county. Broadband, wastewater treatment, fresh water, safety – sheriff’s department, emergency response, medical and health needs, educational needs, youth and senior needs, employee retention, roads and bridges.

Effective long range– citizen developed strategic planning will save millions of tax dollars in the future that can be invested back

into our county for future generations. Monitor the budget – attention to planning for the future.

Be fair and impartial assuring that ALL of Taney County gets served fairly. I will be transparent as possible and serve our residents as a FULL-TIME Presiding Commissioner. I will be accessible to the residents, employees, department heads as well as other elected officials, I will maintain an “OPEN DOOR” policy and I will maintain a full-time office at the courthouse. All my contact information is currently available on my cam-

paign literature and will remain available. I intend to be the leader that others could proudly follow, presenting myself and representing Taney County so all can be proud. As a businessman, I have proven the value of taking care of our employees. I understand the need for county employees’ benefit packages and staying current in compensation along with being competitive in the marketplace.

We must take care of the folks that serve us so well.

7. What makes you the best candidate for the job?

• W. Alex McAuley: Even though I have a proven record in my life of completing all my projects under budget, I believe I will make a better Commissioner than my competition because I am unashamed to commit all of my resources to blocking the implementation of Agenda 2030, setting the people free to develop their land the way they want. In essence I am volunSEE COMMISSIONER Q&A, PAGE 49

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teering to be their firewall against tyranny.

• Nick Plummer: I have spent a lifetime learning about Taney County and its progression. I have witnessed this first hand by being actively engaged in various roles that I have had the honor to fulfill. I am very approachable and humbled by my Taney County roots. This has provided years of knowledge and resources I will bring along with me as your next Presiding Commissioner.

• Noah Prahlow: I believe that the professional skills and work ethic that I bring to the table make me the ideal candidate. If elected, I will see myself as a public servant of the people of Taney County. YOU are the boss. I am an employee.

• Ken Roten: I genuinely believe my extensive years as a business man along with many years of public service on elected boards as well as my volunteer work gives me foundation to stand on so to hit the ground running, I believe my maturity, ability to problem solve, able to speak in public even when the discussion might get heated, my ability to maintain control of my emotions, and lastly, that I’m retired and financially able to serve the residents of Taney County in a FULL-TIME capacity. Being a Presiding Commissioner should not be a “learn as you go position.” If the voters desire a person who is prepared to step up and lead on first day – I submit that I am the most qualified on the August 2 ballot for this job. I sincerely and humbly ask

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8. Any other info you think our readers should know?

• W. Alex McAuley: It is time that we, the people, the sovereigns of the United States and sons and daughters of liberty run to our mothers’ aid, cut her down from the whipping post and help her once again hold aloft the torch of liberty to drown out the muted light of the oppressive midnight of tyranny and its thousand points of light until Jesus returns in the new dawn of freedom to accept we, the people, as His people.

• Nick Plummer: PROUD OF OUR PAST - DRIVEN FOR OUR FUTURE. I humbly ask for your vote on August 2; don’t forget to Pick Nick for Presiding Commissioner.

• Noah Prahlow: I look forward to serving everyone in Taney County, and I want to make myself as accessible as possible to everyone. Please feel free to call or text me anytime: 417-526-4948.

• Ken Roten: While my opponents have much to say about heritage – some even using national level political “buzz words” to open up the ears, perhaps even see-

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ing this as a steppingstone to a higher office someday. They say little about their respective experience or about the future of Taney County. I believe I am the only candidate that is really in touch with both sides of our beautiful county. I have the skill set and experience to step up and lead as your fulltime Presiding Commissioner.

I further believe I am the only candidate that truly understands the distinct differences and opportunities between the Eastern and Western districts.

NOPE (R) THU: 3:30, 6:50 THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER (PG-13) FRI & SAT: 11:50 AM, 2:10, 4:40, 7:10, 9:45; SUN - THU: 11:50 AM, 2:10, 4:40, 7:10 MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU (PG) FRI & SAT: 11:45 AM, 2, 4:30, 6:50, 9:20; SUN - WED: 11:45 AM, 2, 4:30, 6:50; THU: 11:45 AM TOP GUN: MAVERICK (PG-13) FRI & SAT: 12:30, 3:30, 6:50, 9:30; SUN - THU: 12:30, 3:30, 6:50

We need to address issues fairly and acknowledge the respective needs of each side of Taney County. The number of campaign signs (placed legally or otherwise) along with vain promises made during the campaign should not be the avenue one uses to attain this office.

I suggest business as well as public service EXPERIENCE, availability of time, passion to GENUINELY SERVE, accessibility to the voters’ integrity should be the determining factors. I understand different

DC LEAGUE OF SUPER-PETS (PG) FRI & SAT: 2, 4:30, 7, 9:20; SUN - THU: 2, 4:30, 7 NOPE (R) FRI & SAT: 1, 3:50, 6:50, 9:40; SUN - THU: 1, 3:50, 6:50 PAWS OF FURY: THE LEGEND OF HANK (PG) FRI & SAT: 1, 3:30, 6:45, 9; SUN - THU: 1, 3:30, 6:45 WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING (PG13) FRI & SAT: 1:40, 4:20, 7:05, 9:40; SUN - THU: 1:40, 4:20, 7:05 THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER (PG-13)

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folks supporting my opponents, but when you go into your respective voting booths and cast your vote, I invite you to consider what you’ve read in this Q&A forum. My sincere thanks to the staff and management for this opportunity to help educate the citizens/ voters of our beautiful Taney County. Again, I sincerely and humble ask for your vote either as absentee or on the Primary August 2. KEN ROTEN for TANEY COUNTY Presiding Commissioner.

FRI & SAT: 1:30, 4:30, 7, 9:40; SUN THU: 1:30, 4:30, 7 MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU (PG) FRI & SAT: 2, 4:30, 7, 9:20; SUN - THU: 2, 4:30, 7 ELVIS (PG-13) FRI & SAT: 1:40, 5, 8:30; SUN - THU: 1:40, 5 JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION (PG13) FRI - THU: 1, 4:30, 7:30 TOP GUN: MAVERICK (PG-13) FRI & SAT: 1, 3:50, 6:50, 9:40; SUN - THU: 1, 3:50, 6:50

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• 1773 1st schoolhouse west of Allegheny Mountains completed, Schoenbrunn, Ohio • 1835 1st sugar plantation in Hawaii established • 1836 Inauguration of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris • 1907 Sir Robert Baden-Powell forms Boy Scouts in England • 1921 Adolf Hitler becomes leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party • 1928 Test footage first created for Walt Disney’s “Steamboat Willie” with Mickey Mouse • 1933 Police shootout with Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow’s gang in Iowa, leaves one member, Clyde’s brother Buck Barrow dead and one captured.

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• 1949 Moscow ends the blockade of West Berlin • 1957 Jack Paar’s “The Tonight show” premieres on NBC • 1958 US President Eisenhower signs into law National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 • 1974 2nd impeachment vote against Nixon by House Judiciary Committee • 1987 Ben & Jerry’s and the Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia agree on new flavor: Cherry Garcia • 2001 88th Tour de France: no winner (Lance Armstrong disqualified) • 2016 Hillary Clinton accepts the Democratic nomination for US President at Democratic convention in Philadelphia - first woman by a major US party • 2021 Following Simone Biles’ withdrawal, teammate Sunisa Lee becomes first Hmong-American Olympic champion in any sport when she wins women’s artistic individual all-around gymnastics gold in Tokyo

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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

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.

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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.

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WANT HOME TO RENT: Mature couple looking for a small lakeside home to rent (with a move in date in late August 2022.

Non-Smokers, no pets, Can provide references, etc. Please email response to: anthonyswrittenword@gmail.com WANT TO RENT: 20-YEAR BUSINESS OWNER/CHIROPRACTOR NEEDS TO RENT room/cottage/in-law quarters or barn and/or place to park restored vintage tiny trailer (no hookups needed) and space for three dairy goats. Have own fencing. Can help and pay rent. Email acultureofhonor@gmail.com.

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MOVING SALE - Friday, July 29th, 9-2 135 Alysse Ln, Hollister. Bicycles, lawn mower, clothes, desk w/hutch, lots of houseware items, etc.

FOR SALE WASHER/DRYER in very good condition. $425 for both. Phone 719-289-6464.

FOR SALE: WELL-KNOWN, REPUTABLE LADIES’ CONSIGNMENT SHOP. Easily accessible with plenty of parking. Convenient location with three-city exposure. See if this fits your dream of owning a going business. Owner will spend two weeks training the new owner. Call 417-248-0353.

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TABLE ROCK VILLAGE **Move in for $2,500**

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Balance to be spread out over a 12-month lease period.

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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.)

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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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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

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