Branson Globe, January 13, 2023

Arts Council announces purchase of Historic Owen Theatre

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

The Branson Regional Arts Council recently achieved one of their short-term goals with the purchase of the Historic Owen Theatre in downtown Branson.

“Five years ago the Branson Regional Arts Council signed a 10-year lease with a purchase

option with the Mathes family, who has owned the theatre for many years,” explained Jim Barber, Executive Director of the Branson Regional Arts Council.” They saw our vision of what we wanted to create downtown with a Performance Arts Center and a Community Theatre. They have

been great to work with. We got halfway through that lease, and we were able to exercise our option at the end of December. We obtained a mortgage through our friends at Branson Bank, and now, officially, the Branson Arts Council owns the Historic Owen Theatre. That’s go-

Lots to do in Branson during winter months

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

The winter months in Branson find many of the shows in town on hiatus. While the Grand Jubilee returns to the stage this weekend and other shows will resume in late January and early February, many Branson visitors and residents find themselves wondering what there is to do in the winter months.

Many of Branson’s attractions, museums, restaurants and shopping venues are open during Branson’s off season.

Shopping Branson Landing welcomes those looking for a shopping, dining or entertainment experience. The popular destination offers something for everyone. While the hours in the dining establishments vary, most shops in the Branson Landing are open from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. daily.

The popular Tanger Outlet has bargains galore for your shopping pleasure. The complex is open dai-

The Historic Owen Theatre in Downtown Branson is the home to the Branson Regional Arts Council. (FILE)

Forsyth High School senior excels while overcoming challenges

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

A first impression upon meeting Makenna Carter is that she’s an attractive and likable high school senior who is involved in plenty of school and community activities. And that impression is correct. She makes good grades, enjoys sports, and participates in extracurricular activities, including FFA. She was also crowned 2022 Homecoming Queen at Forsyth High School.

Carter is a member of the Forsyth FFA team that took fifth at the National FFA Forestry Competition in Indianapolis last October. She also placed ninth in the nation in individual competition, showcasing skills such as tree identification, disease and pest identification and management, product management and value assessment, history of

forestry, and other aspects of a forestry or agricultural career.

What becomes evident through deeper conversation, however, is her faith and strength of character that has helped Makenna overcome significant challenges to get where she is now and to enjoy and succeed at her school experiences. During her seventh grade year, she developed asthma and began experiencing serious heart-related symptoms.

It took over a year, and multiple trips to specialists in St. Louis, to get an accurate diagnosis. During that time, Makenna says her family was blessed to receive help from Children’s Miracle Network, and she also enjoyed serving as a CMN Ambassador. After two cardiac ablation surgeries which helped only temporarily, a third at-

SEE MAKENNA CARTER, PAGE 22

Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce accepting auction items for Jerseys, Jeans & Jackets

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The Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce requests live and silent auction items for the upcoming Jerseys, Jeans & Jackets Bash.

Jerseys, Jeans & Jackets is a great opportunity for you and

your business to gain exposure and help ensure the Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce can continue to provide exciting events like this one in the future. We are collecting auction items until January 17.

Suggested auction items are

business services, furniture, gift baskets, gift certificates, home décor, hotel stays, jewelry, memberships, original art, sports tickets and trips or getaways.

For more information, call the HACC office at 417-334-3050.

Boxcar Willie to be the subject of Museum’s Tuesday Talk

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

Branson Centennial Museum’s first Tuesday Talk of the Year will be held on January 17.

This month’s Tuesday Talk shares information on America’s favorite hobo and Branson’s beloved friend Boxcar Willie. Boxcar Willie was one of the first big stars to open a show in Bran-

son. Not only did Boxcar Willie own his theatre on Branson’s 76 Country Boulevard, but also a museum and later two motels. Boxcar Willie passed away in 1999.

The Tuesday Talk regarding Boxcar Willie will be presented by his youngest twin children, Larry Martin (Boxcar Willie Jr.) and Lorrie Brown.

The monthly Tuesday Talks are planned and hosted by the Branson Centennial Museum and the White River Valley Historical Society.

The presentation begins at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, at the Branson Centennial Museum, located at 120 South Commercial in downtown Branson.

City to replace aging infrastructure starting in 2023

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Branson residents and community members will see less water main breaks as the City begins to systematically replace aging water mains and service lines, beginning with the Hiawatha Heights subdivision which will start in 2023 and should be complete by late 2024.

These projects will replace existing water mains with a larger size which will supply more volume for better fire protection and will extend the longevity of the system.

“This isn’t a new challenge to communities across the country. It’s a massive undertaking and something we’ve been planning for and working on for some time now,” said Utilities Director, Ken-

dall Powell. “I’m excited that we are at the stage where our residents will be able to start seeing some improvements. We will also coordinate with our Public Works team so any necessary road repairs/paving will cause less disruption to residents. We will do our best to limit the negative impacts but do ask for patience,” Powell said.

The City of Branson’s Utilities Department took the number of water main leaks and compared that to the total footage of water main within each subdivision along with other variables to come up with high-priority areas. Besides Hiawatha Heights, the City has plans to do this work throughout the City, including the following areas:

• Lakeview Terrace/Eiserman and Parnell area

• Lucia Ridge

• Murphy Addition

• Gateway

• Downtown

• W. Branson Heights

• Branson North

• Cantwell

The first phase of the project (Hiawatha Heights) is expected to cost $10 million over the next two years and will be paid for with the Tourism Tax revenue, a tax residents passed in 1997 to improve and maintain infrastructure and to market Branson’s tourism economy. The City will also use federal grant funding when available.

Makenna Carter (Photo provided by Darin and Julie Carter)

Concerned Women for America to meet January 17

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The Taney County Prayer/Action Chapter of Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Missouri invites community members interested in gathering for prayer for our communities, state and nation, to attend the monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 17, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Covenant Life Church, 120 N. 3rd St. in Branson.

Regular prayer/action chapter meetings are an important part of CWA’s ministry vision, based on

the biblical admonition to pray for our leaders. The January meeting will also continue the book study of “The 5,000-Year Leap: A Miracle that Changed the World.” Concerned citizens were recently urged to pray for the U.S. House of Representatives Speaker elections, and are encouraged to continue praying as newly elected representatives begin their work in Washington and in Jefferson City.

The Chapter will also discuss Principle 17: A system of checks

and balances to prevent the abuse of power by the different branches of government. Founder James Madison was aware of the possibility of such abuse and the associated risks when he stated, “It will not be denied that power is of an encroaching nature and that it ought to be effectually restrained from passing the limits assigned to it.”

For additional information about CWA or the Chapter meetings, contact Haven Howard at 417-263-0425 or Havenhoward01@gmail.com.

Join POW Network in helping 10-year-old thank veterans

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POW Network is asking the community to help a 10-yearold supporter of veterans recover from a grievous wrong he suffered in late 2022.

Many area residents and visitors met Skyler Clark in November as he attended Veterans Week in Branson, where he met many veterans personally, shook hands, posed for pictures, and handed out fishhook charms. From the “Skyler’s Fishing Adventures” Facebook page, here is his story:

My name is Skyler. I am 10 years old. My journey with veterans started three years ago. I started learning veterans go unappreciated for some of the things they went through for our country. So I woke my parents up

around 1:30 a.m. and told them I needed to do something for the veterans. They told me to go back to bed; they thought I was dreaming. The next morning I woke up and asked, what can I do? Then I found a fish hook charm, which to me meant I’m hooked on Jesus and fishing. Then we started making keychains and necklaces. Whenever I meet a veteran I give them a keychain or a necklace and say thank you for your service, and that is my way of saying thank you for serving and protecting our country. When I meet a veteran, I love hearing stories and learning from them.

I also give EMS, police officers, and fire fighters a keychain or necklace because they also serve our country. My first year I hand-

ed out 3,000 keychains or necklaces. My second year I handed out 3,500 keychains or necklaces. This year my goal was 5,500 and I met my goal recently. My long-term goal is to meet as many veterans as I can and go hunting or fishing with as many veterans as I can.

Unfortunately, Skyler learned how evil and mean some people can be, when someone stole multiple fishing rods and tackle off his porch while he was gone. Suddenly, he found himself with no rods and reels, unable to make more trips in his boat with veterans to say thanks! To say he was devastated is an understatement.

Just before Christmas, POW Network met with Skyler and his parents to present a brand-new SEE SKYLER THANKS VETS, PAGE 18

Pets of the Week

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ASH is a 5-year-old male, and is pretty shy. Ash doesn’t mind being petted or picked up. We think he’ll come out of his shell in a home with love and patience. He is FIV positive which means he can live a long, healthy life but should be an inside cat and an only cat or live in a home with other FIV cats.

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CHARLENE is a 5-year-old female Terrier. She was owner relinquished and is house trained. She is calm and very strong. She loves to have her picture taken and will make a great addition to those Instagram photos.

Area Entertainment: The voices behind ‘SIX’ will amaze you

The guys dedicated a medley to the Beach Boys, including their great hits “Good Vibrations,” “Surfer Girl,” “California Girls” and “Help Me Rhonda.”

Justin Bieber, a.k.a. Jak, sang “If I Was Your Boyfriend.” The group also included some barbershop as well as some rock from Queen, KISS and Def Leppard.

Charles, who is a military veteran himself, honored all his fellow veterans in the audience with “American Soldier.”

BY LINDA PAGE Entertainment Writer

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f you closed your eyes for a few seconds you would think you were hearing a live band. And you are, but this is a band with zero instruments and six human voices. The brothers “SIX” are the voices behind this amazing sound.

The SIX brothers are Curtis, the youngest of 10 brothers, Barry, the oldest sibling, Jak, Lynn, Owen and Charles. Charles is a “new brother” in the group replacing Kevin who left to pursue other interests.

SIX takes the stage at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater and it is nonstop music, a cappella style. Their opening montage included toe tapping favorites like “Stand By Me,” “Boardwalk” and “Move It.” Lynn takes over the spotlight as Louis Armstrong singing, “What a Wonderful World” and Frank Sinatra’s “My Way.”

The second half was their Christmas show with oldies like “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” and “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree.” Charles and Curtis sang a beautiful arrangement of “I Want To Go Home” and Curtis followed with “Little Drummer Boy.”

Owen sang his own version of “Twelve Days Of Christmas” and, suffice it to say, it wasn’t your mama’s “Twelve Days.”

Two of my favorite moments were when Jak sang “Mary Did You Know” and the group sang “Hallelujah.”

The story of the Knudsen family reads like a movie script. From their parents not expecting to have children to 10 healthy boys later, their father had to find a way to channel all that energy. Jak once said, “Our dad made us sing – we hated it.” But all that dedication paid off and in the mid-‘70s their journey began with the five older brothers singing at fairs, conventions, parties and on the streets.

SIX will be back at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater on February 8 with 8 p.m. shows on Wednesdays and Fridays. In March they begin their regular schedule with either 3 p.m. or 8 p.m. shows. Check out their schedule at theSIXshow.com or call 417-336-4222 for more information and reservations.

SIX performs (Photo by Linda Page)

Dave Says: Managing a friend’s will

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BY DAVE RAMSEY, CEO, Ramsey Solutions, and

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eight-time No. 1 national best-selling author, and host of The Ramsey Show

Dear Dave, Our next-door neighbor was an older single man with no family, and my wife and I always tried to look out for him and help with things. He died recently, and

in his will, he left us his home, his car and the money he had in his bank account. The will was handwritten, and it said the house was worth around $350,000, with $150,000 left on the mortgage. The car is worth about $10,000. Officials at our county office building said the money in the bank account wouldn’t have to go into probate since I was listed as the beneficiary, and I was given a check for that amount. We’ve just never handled anything like this before, and my wife and I were hoping you would help us navigate things.

Steven Dear Steven, There are a couple hundred

thousand dollars in equity involved here. The fact that the will is handwritten doesn’t necessarily invalidate it, but it does increase the possibility of encountering some bumps down the road.

I’m not a lawyer, so the first thing I’d do is talk to a couple of probate attorneys in your county. Find out what they’d charge to handle things. I wouldn’t spend thousands of dollars to get this done, but I would pay $500, maybe $1,000, to let someone who knows what they’re doing handle things. If your county affairs people are right and everything’s easy and straightforward,

it’s not a lot of legal work for an attorney.

On top of that, if the attorney you work with knows folks at the courthouse and is familiar with how things work there, then it’s kind of like traffic court, you know? It’s almost automatic. I mean, we’re only talking about three assets here—a bank account that’s already been handed off, a car and a house that’s mortgaged. For me, it’d be worth a little money to have someone on my side who knows the path through the woods.

I’m sorry to hear your friend and neighbor passed on, Steven. But I hope I’ve been able to help. — Dave

Stock Market Insights: Bumpy dirt roads

ing up in the country. To get about anywhere, you first had to navigate a bumpy road before getting to the good one. I expect the market in 2023 to be a lot like that, bumpy in the beginning leading to a good ride.

U.S. stocks ended 2022 down, making it the worst year for stocks since 2008 as the market wrestled with high inflation and potential recession.

encouraging investors that the Fed could be close to slowing or ending its rate hike policy. However, in the December 2022 Fed meeting minutes released on January 4th, the Fed officials said that rates might need to remain high for a while. Their statements seemed to be an attempt to squash investor optimism.

us the chance of a strong rally for the rest of the year. So this year is about when the Fed stops raising rates, not if.

The stock market has always recovered through many downturns, recessions and political crises. Investors who are patient and can take advantage of market declines are usually rewarded.

There’s a bumpy dirt road before you get to the paved road.” Rough dirt roads were part of my everyday life while grow-

Investors have started 2023 nervous about whether the Federal Reserve can tame inflation without damaging the economy too much. Economic growth and inflation seem to be slowing,

I think the markets in 2023 will be a “two-sided coin.” The first side would be when the Fed raises rates at least one more time, making the first part of the year more challenging. The second side would come after the Fed announces a policy change giving

Since 1950, the S&P 500 Index has averaged 15% and been positive 15 out of 18 years following down a year, according to LPL Research. LPL thinks the S&P could end 2023 at 4,400–4,500, which would be a 15-17% in-

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BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS Staff Writer

It seems almost impossible these days to uphold biblical standards in the public arena without being whacked with Matthew 7:1, “Do not judge, or you too will be judged” (NIV). I’ve been thinking about what Jesus may have meant, and how best to follow his instructions.

In some contexts, the word

Reflections: Judging, or checking fruit?

“judge” can imply estimation, such as in trying to judge the length of boards needed for a building repair, but it is more often defined as a decision, condemning someone to an outcome such as in a court case.

In that context, only God can determine a person’s final outcome; it is not my business to eternally condemn someone without considering they might repent and turn to Christ in faith. As v.2 goes on to say, I must focus on my own behavior and faith to make sure things go well when I stand before God. That said, this verse is frequently Exhibit A of failing to consider the Bible as a whole. Jesus did not teach against discerning and calling out ungodly behavior. Consider Matthew 18:15-17, “If your brother or sister sins, go and point

out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. But if they won’t listen, take one or two others along . . . If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector.” Following these instructions necessarily requires discerning when behavior is sinful and ceasing fellowship with those who persist in it. It does not require writing them off as beyond reach— recall that Matthew himself was a tax collector who quit his job to be a disciple of Jesus.

The Apostle Paul taught similarly, including 1 Corinthians 5 where he calls out blatant sexual immorality. He expresses horror at the church’s passive response to

it, and says to remove the person from fellowship in an attempt to bring repentance. Several of Paul’s letters refer to using discernment. Proverbs is filled with references to avoiding immoral people. While a few details in the Bible might be interpreted differently in different denominational contexts, its teaching on what constitutes sin is pretty clear. In Matthew 7:20–23, Jesus tells his followers that not everyone who says “Lord, Lord,” or even prophesies and casts out demons, will enter heaven. I fear for churches whose teachings compromise that of Jesus in chapters 5–7. For example, how can a church possibly think it is okay to kill babies? When Jesus clearly referred to marriage as one male and one female, how

Been Thinkin’ About... Old Christmas

can churches bless marriages that are not? If these churches look no different than the rest of our desperately hurting culture, how can they lead people to Jesus?

Am I condemning these church members? No, that’s not my job. It is, however, the job of all Christians to point out sin when the Holy Spirit prompts us, regardless of what it costs in popularity or convenience. We can treat people kindly but avoid close fellowship with those who persist in sin, meanwhile praying they will repent and follow Jesus.

A humorous word from the Greatest Generation: I remember my mom saying about a ministry leader whose personal life didn’t always line up with the Bible, “I’m not judging him. I’m just inspecting fruit.”

BY JOSHUA HESTON StateoftheOzarks Media & Design

January Sixth passed with scarcely a note in most of modern America, really just another Friday night. The 2022 Christmas is dead and gone, discarded in the past like torn wrapping paper. Today, life is about getting back to

work, getting to the gym’s treadmill for an obligatory two-weeklong resolution, and anxiously awaiting the end of winter’s cold and gray. Real life begins but not tonight. We’re too busy living vicariously through professional athletes and tabloid celebrities, mega-million possibilities and whether or not our debit card will work at the Dollar General today.

It’s what modern Americans do.

But in these Ozarks of old, January 6 was Christmas, “Old Christmas,” if you will. At the turn of the last century, a new generation of Ozarkers were moving into modernity, into newly minted and sanitized traditions of a Christ-

mas with candy canes and bubble lights and Santa ho-ho-ho’ing in a department store. It was only the backwards hillbilly old-timers who shook their fists from their mountain front porches and insisted Christmas was not December 25, but instead January 6. But why?

In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII decreed a new calendar. With the decree came Christmas moved to December 25 where the holiday would politely remain. Change came slowly to Western Europe, however. Thousands of Scots, Irish, Welsh and British families sailed to a new life in a new world without getting the Pope’s memo Christmas had

moved. Of course, the next two hundred years would see America catch up, except for pockets of settlement tucked away, mostly untouched by the vagaries of progress.

The Ozarks were one such place.

And so, January 6 remained Old Christmas well into the 20th century in the high Southern hills where newspapers and railroads were yet far away. Old Christmas was a dark and magical time when divination was strong, when strange green shoots of new life might appear in a frozen winter-scape, and when, on the stroke of midnight, the barnyard animals would kneel in silent prayer, honoring the Christ Child.

Train Up a Child: Children test our love

French, Italian and German settlers would bring their own magical night traditions into the hills with memories of frightening Belsnickel dressed in skins and rapping the children’s knuckles for not showing enough holiday reserve, the witch Befana who flew through the winter’s sky and inspired her own cake of cornmeal, almond flour and nuts, fruit and brandy, and the King Cake or Bolo Rei, with a bean hidden within, spelling good luck to the finder, a tradition traceable back to the solstice fire festival of Roman Saturnalia.

But never mind all that. There’s a football game and a half-eaten pizza waiting in the den.

BY PAT LAMB Columnist

If we were to ask every parent, “Do you love your children?” probably almost all of them would say, “Of course, I love my children!” There is no doubt that most parents really try to love their children all the time. There is a natural, inborn attachment to our children; however, when it comes to the everyday nitty-gritty, down-toearth task of raising children, it is not always easy to show that love.

Every day our love is tested by those to whom we give most of our time and effort. Children test us unknowingly and innocently. As they go through the natural processes of growing up, their actions and circumstances place a constant demand on us. We are tested in every characteristic of love. 1 Corinthians 13 in the Bible gives us a description of love. It tells us that love is long-suffer-

ing, doesn’t put itself up higher than others, isn’t easily provoked, is patient, doesn’t have to have its own way, bears all things, endures all things, and doesn’t lose hope. Children test us in each of these categories.

What patience it takes with the newborn! Our patience and long-suffering are tested each time a parent gets up at night to feed the child and care for it. There is

actual physical suffering as the sleep-deprived parent stumbles to the baby to comfort it. It seems so hard! Just when we think the baby is comforted, it starts crying again, requiring the same action by parents over and over.

As the baby grows and becomes a toddler, again our patience is tested as we tell the young child “no, no” and the child continues

term, there is a chance we could get rewarded by year-end.

crease from now. So if we can endure the bumpy road in the short

in the forbidden action. Even our physical stamina is tested as we constantly take little hands away from places they should not be. At this point, we may become “easily provoked.”

Parents “bear all things” as the child continues to grow to school

I enjoyed driving on dirt roads when I was first driving, especially sliding the rear end of my

age. We put up with people who may point out our child’s imperfections. After all, we’ve invested a lot in the child by now. When someone shows us a fault, it is often taken as a reflection on our ability to parent the child. What do we do? Most of the time there is no choice but to grin and “bear it.” We must continue to have hope that the child will overcome

car around the corners like I was on the Dukes of Hazzard. There aren’t as many dirt roads today because the counties keep paving them. But if you find yourself on a

the flaw.

As the child grows into the teen years, we seem to be tested even more than before. Getting up at night with the newborn or chasing after the toddler seems preferable to dealing with the heartaches that are often experienced by parents of teens. Here we find that we do not always get our own way and we must endure a great deal.

beat-up dirt road, just endure it because a smooth paved road is just ahead. I think it’s the same with the market this year; we will need to endure the beginning to get to

When children finally reach adulthood, our love test is still proceeding. Choices are made by children that we don’t always agree with, but we love our children in spite of not “having our own way.” Many times we even have to swallow our pride and admit that the child knew better than we did.

It is good for parents to do

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self-evaluations. Do I have the love that God expects me to have for my children? Have I been a good example for them to show love to others? Have I taught them the real meaning of love? I’m glad that we are not expected to be perfect. Hopefully, the children have learned enough about love to love me in return in spite of my own imperfections!

U.S. Representative Eric Burlison sworn in as a member of Congress

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U.S. Representative Eric Burlison was recently sworn in as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

“It’s the honor of a lifetime to represent the good people of Southwest Missouri in the U.S.

House of Representatives,” said Burlison, “As your Congressman, I will fight to strengthen the economy, protect our borders, hold the Biden Administration accountable, and preserve our God-given, constitutionally protected freedoms.

I’m pleased with the reforms that will empower all Representatives to fully participate in the legislative process and I’m eager to get to work.”

Rep. Eric Burlison was elected to represent Missouri’s 7th Congressional District which includes

the southwest corner of Missouri including the cities of Springfield, Joplin, and Branson.

Burlison served twelve years in the Missouri State Legislature where he was known for his work on protecting constitutional rights and fighting

for small businesses. Previously, he worked as an investment adviser and software consultant.

Eric and his wife, Angie, are active members of their church and live in Battlefield with their two daughters.

BY GEORGE KAMEL, personal finance expert and podcast host for the Ramsey Network

Well, folks, it’s somehow January already. And you know what that means: training your brain to write 2023 instead of 2022 on everything. It also means the season of resolutions is officially upon us.

Maybe you’re someone who enjoys a good reset or “wellness check” at the start of a new year. (If that’s you, I bet you’re also one of those people who runs 5Ks on Thanksgiving—good for you, but the rest of us aren’t interested in joining, so please don’t ask.) I see your health goals, and I raise you . . . a financial fitness assessment!

That’s right, my friends: New Year’s is the perfect time to check in on the growth of your investments. Let’s talk about what the stock market saw in 2022, what you can expect in 2023, and what it all means for you and your money.

In 2022, there were highs, there were lows, there were stretches

Will you see stocks success in 2023?

in between that were more underwhelming than your annual Christmas phone call with Uncle Bob . . . But to sum it up, the stock market took a dip last year. A big dip. According to a December Forbes report, “the S&P 500 remains down nearly 15% year to date, and it’s on track for its worst annual return since 2008, the year of the global financial crisis.”

Yikes! Sounds kind of harsh, doesn’t it? But no need to trauma dump all your thoughts and feelings about this on Facebook just yet. The good news is that in recent months, there has been a steady percentage increase. The stock market hit its lowest point of the year on September 30, 2022, but it’s been on a gradual incline ever since. And when it comes to investing, December really is the most wonderful time of the year— we can almost always count on holiday spending to raise the bar

(literally). As expected, in early December, the market reached its highest peak since the late September low. Now that’s what I call a tiny Christmas miracle.

Of course, your last-minute shopping spree for Ugg boots (which are somehow back on trend) isn’t the only thing affecting the economy. Other factors, like inflation, interest rates, the housing market and unemployment numbers, also contribute to yearly investment outcomes.

In fact, Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell spoke on this back in August saying, “While higher interest rates, slower growth and softer labor market conditions will bring down inflation, they will also bring some pain to households and businesses. These are the unfortunate costs of reducing inflation.”

In September, the month following his remarks, the stock market hit that

infamous low we talked about earlier.

Now, I don’t know about you, but all of these unpredictable factors can sometimes make me feel like the sky is falling. (That’s not the only thing I have in common with Chicken Little, but let’s keep my height out of this.) Still, the most important thing to remember is that stock market payoff is a long-term game. Slow and steady wins the investing race. And if you hares out there don’t want to believe this tortoise, there’s plenty of data to back me up.

For example, when Ramsey Solutions conducted The National Study of Millionaires, more than 10,000 millionaires were surveyed, and precisely zero listed

single stock investments as one of their top three wealth-building tools. Instead, eight out of 10 millionaires said they were able to reach their million-dollar net worth through employer-sponsored retirement programs, like a 401(k) or Roth IRA match.

If you take advantage of benefits like this and consistently invest in diverse, growth stock mutual funds, your assets are proven to grow significantly by the time you reach retirement. Woody has Buzz, Monica has Rachel, and now you have compound interest as your long-term, loyal bestie.

The simple fact is the stock market is (and historically has been)

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By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

Creation Experience Museum in Branson announced this week that Dr. Rod Butterworth, founder of Creation Ministries of the Ozarks and the Creation Experience Museum, has retired from his position as president of the organization. Dr. Butterworth cited his age and health as reasons for stepping down from the ministry he has passionately led since its founding in 2008.

“Dr. Butterworth’s zest, enthusiasm and passionate vision-casting have made a mark on the world,” the ministry’s Board of Directors said in a press release. “The lives of all those—past, present and future—touched by this ministry are indebted to his faithfulness to the Lord. He will be greatly missed, and we desire God’s very best for him.”

The board is pleased to announce that Curtis Baker will serve as the new President of Creation Ministries of the Ozarks. Baker has worked alongside Dr. Butterworth since the founding of the ministry.

“It is humbling to think they have confidence in me to take on this honorable position,” said Baker in a statement to ministry supporters and the press. “The scripture tells us God knows the

plans He has for us. I ask you all to please join the Board and the rest of the team in praying that we stay in step with His plans.” Baker went on to affirm his continued commitment to the ministry’s mission of sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ by using science to showcase the existence of a Creator.

The Creation Experience Museum board, staff and volunteers invite you to mark your calendar for the next Creation Class on Monday, February 13. The museum is also open by appointment for tours during January and February; regular hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday will resume in

Dr. Rod Butterworth, founder and retiring president of the ministry (Special to Branson Globe)

where you can also find exciting articles to read, opportunities to donate or volunteer, and a video about plans for a new, larger museum in the future.

Curtis Baker, new president (Special to Branson Globe)

Creation Ministries of the Ozarks announces new leadership following retirement of Dr. Rod Butterworth

F. FOERSTER, 77, BLUE EYE

in Chicago, IL, on November 18, 1945, to George and Rose Foerster.

Thomas is survived by his wife Marian, his children: Thomas Foerster Jr (Marie), Penny Skerhutt (Steve), Connie Blank, Teri Vanlandingham (MIke), Patrick Blank (Candace) and Derek Foerster, his grandchildren: Margaret Brewer (Ryan), McKenna Skerhutt, Colton Skerhutt, Addison Vanlandingham, William Blank, Edward Blank and Emalee Blank, as well as his great grandchildren: Mason, Kaylee and Jackson.

heim (Mother of Thomas Jr and Penny), brother James Foerster, sister Lucille Albrecht and grandson Benjamin Vanlandingham.

Thomas F. Foerster, 77, of Blue Eye, MO, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2023. He was born

BRYAN ‘DUFF’ BAKER, 59, BRANSON

Bryan “Duff” Baker, 59,

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, George and Rose (Wichlac) Foerster, Sherle Mon-

Branson, MO, passed away on January 5, 2023.

Duff entered this life on

With a love of landscape design and horticulture, Tom started Terrace Landscaping in Niles, IL, with his brother Jim at age 21. At the same time, he also became a lieutenant in the Niles Fire Department. In 1979 he moved his family to Eagle River, WI, where he started Terrace Gardens as well as a John Deere dealership. He met his beloved wife Marian on a blind date and they were married on August 10, 1985. In 1989 he moved to Illinois and

February 14, 1963, to Ronnie Baker and Judy Barnes Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Greg, and grandmother Hazel Barnes of Ava, MO.

He is survived by special friends Andy Schulze; Car-

started Aspen Landscape and became the owner of nine Subway stores all while he was the building and grounds superintendent at J.B. Sanfillippo and Sons.

Over the years Tom also enjoyed woodworking, fishing and traveling. He was a gentle man who worked hard, loved his family and gave generously to others. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was a great man.

In lieu of flowers to honor Tom’s legacy of helping those in need, please consider donations to: • St Vincent de Paul Society of Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church. https://www.osvhub.

ol Holt; Amy Dominguez of Branson, MO; and a host of lifetime friends in the Ava, MO area.

No formal services are planned at this time.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research

com/peterpaulchurchcary/giving/funds

• Our Lady of the Cove (in his name), 20 Kimberling Blvd., P.O. Box 548, Kimberling City, MO 65686-0548. https:// www.ourladyofthecove.org

Visitation was held January 10 at Kahle-Moore Funeral Home, 403 Silver Lake Rd in Cary, IL Mass was held January 11 at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 410 First St., Cary, IL

Place of burial: Interment to be at Our Lady of the Cove Columbarium in Kimberling City, MO, with a memorial service. Date and time are to be determined.

Hospital. To donate online, go to stjude.org. To donate by mail, send check payable to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Donations are also accepted by phone: call 800-822-6344.

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Thank you for reading the

Cashew Chicken

By KERRY DAWN GREEN

• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1” strips

• Green onions (optional), sliced into 1/2” pieces

• 1/4 cup soy sauce

• 2 tsp. grated gingerroot; you can use ground ginger in a pinch

• 1/2 cup chicken broth

• 1/4 tsp. salt

• 1/2 tsp. pepper

• 1 package frozen stir fry veggies

• 1/2 cup toasted cashews

• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch

• 3 Tbsp. water

Place the first seven ingredients in crock pot and cook on low for about 4 hours. Then add as much of the stir fry vegetables as preferred and top with cashews. Turn the control to HIGH.

In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the water; stir this into the chicken. Cover and cook on HIGH 20-30 minutes or until thickened, stirring at least once. Serve over cooked rice.

The Brook Wellness Center starts the New Year with a prevention focus

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

The Brook Wellness Center looks forward to a new year of providing valuable services to help people address life-controlling substance abuse and mental health issues.

January’s focus will be Overdose Prevention, with helpful talks, videos and training available throughout the month. Topics will include

the background of the opioid epidemic, opioid use disorder and the brain, the changing legal landscape, and overdose recognition and response. FREE NARCAN TRAINING will be offered on Wednesday, January 18, 5:30 to 7 p.m., both online and in-person. Visit www.thebrookwellnesscenter.org for more information including log-in details for the online version.

Up with Kids! See where you can help local kids this winter

Submitted to Branson Globe

Your spare change can go a long way in ensuring children of low to middle income families in the Branson community have continued access to nutritional meal and the resources they need. How can you help? Drop your spare change in our Up with Kids! buckets at these local businesses:

AJ’s One Stop, Arvest Bank, Auntie Anne’s, Big O’ Tires Branson, Big O’ Tires Hollister, Body Works Day Spa and Salon, Branson Bank/Gretna, Branson Bank/The Falls, Branson Family Dentistry, Branson Famous Baldknobbers Show, Branson Meadows Cinemas 11, Branson United Methodist Thrift Shop,

Branson Veterinary Clinic, Candy Emporium, Central Bank 248, Comet Cleaners, Commercial Street Coffee, Famous Dave’s, First Community Bank/Branson, First Community Bank/ Forsyth, First Community Bank/ Hollister, Fuddruckers, Gourmet Bouquet, Great Southern Bank, Green Mountain Lube & Wash, IMAX Branson, JC Dry Cleaners, Local Flavor Branson, Nature’s Wonders, Orlando Sun Tanning, Pennzoil Lube, Ruby’s Food & Fuel, Starvin’ Marvin’s, The UPS Store, Titanic Museum Attraction, Vintage Paris, and WonderWorks.

You can also donate at elevatebranson.org/donate.

Also, as part of the January focus, the NEW “Let’s Chat @The Brook” program will feature Marietta Hagan, project coordinator for Drug Free Ozarks. Different topics will be featured each month. The

January “Learning with Stan” presentation by Stan Robinson, held the last Tuesday each month, will also focus on overdose prevention.

The Brook is located in Forsyth at 10726 St. Hwy. 76, Suite G; and in

Branson West at 10944 St. Hwy 76. To take advantage of these upcoming programs, or to get involved as a volunteer or event sponsor, follow The Brook Wellness Center on social media or call 417-527-8877.

Neighbors and Friends of Table Rock Lake look ahead to new year

Submitted to Branson Globe Neighbors and Friends of Table Rock Lake (NFTRL) started the new year with a bang at their January 9, 2023, luncheon gathering. The meeting focused on the organizational mission of promoting friendship among members, connecting them to community, social and educational causes; and encouraging involvement in community charitable and humanitarian events. Sixteen guests and new members were welcomed by members and co-presidents, Denise Martin and Natalie Miller before the business meeting began.

In keeping with the educational and community involve-

ment segments of the NFTRL mission, guest speaker Emily Woodroof, park ranger at the local Corps of Engineers, presented an overview of Table Rock Dam and her role in shoreline management. Following an overview of the dam’s history, including photos of the former landscape and construction, she shared the main areas of focus for the Corps of Engineers and the dam, which include environmental stewardship, hydroelectricity and flood control in addition to shoreline management, as well as recreation at 12 Corps parks. Woodroof’s presentation evoked questions from NFTRL members about the Corps’ role in responding to increasing lo -

cal consumer concerns about current building of condos and multi-group dwellings in the area. Members should contact their local representatives or attend Stone County Planning and Zoning Committee meetings to express concerns.

Following the presentation, the Service Committee reported on the recent meeting to identify available funds, including proceeds from the December 2022 Home Tour, to support grant applicants from 25 not-for-profit Stone and Taney County organizations. Under direction from the Appropriations Committee and Ways and Means Committee, the annual grants focus on sustainable projects enriching

the community. Grant information will be posted on the NFTRL website by month’s end for member consideration, and members will vote on February 13, 2023, to determine organizations funded. Checks will be presented to organizational representatives at the March 13 meeting.

Also focusing on the charitable aspect of the NFTRL mission, the meeting addressed current fundraising from members and businesses, including local concerts at a member’s home to support sponsorship. Two members also presented information about a “dueling pianos” fundraiser planned for April, designed to put the FUN in fundraising.

To sustain the work of NFTRL into 2023 and beyond, the Nominating Committee presented a proposed slate of officers. Members will vote at the February meeting and installation of officers will occur at the May meeting.

Visit the Facebook page for a sample of recent and upcoming NFTRL events and projects. Community members who wish to join the fun and fellowship and support the mission are always welcome and valued; see www.nftrl.org for more information.

Promotions at Kimberling City PD

Submitted to Branson Globe

Congratulations Police Corporal Billie Kregel and Police Corporal Andrew Boillot.

At the recent monthly police committee meeting, Chief of Police Todd Lemoine, Kimberling City Police Department, had the pleasure to promote two officers for their dedication, passion and desire to excel with the City of Kimber-

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fishing rod and tackle box, donated by Bass Pro. However, we want to do more, as this was only a start in replacing the many items he lost that were used regularly to bless veterans.

POW Network asks for your help as they collect donations of good fishing equipment area fisherman are no longer using. Do you have unused rods, reels, line, tackle boxes, or other goodies? Call

ling City Police Department.

Both officers are professionals, have successfully met the criteria, exceeded expectation on annual performance review, scored high on oral interview and supervisor scenario testing, to Include completed leadership and supervisory training. Congratulations to these officers on their well-deserved promotions.

859-240-9986 or email mjwilliamson2004@yahoo.com, to arrange to have it picked up, or join the group for a SURPRISE presentation on February 25, 2023, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Westgate Resorts, Building 2, Red Fox Room, 2201 Roark Valley Road in Branson.

Take advantage of the next sunny Ozarks winter day to go through your equipment and help get Skyler ready to continue his mission—just in time for trout season!

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Learn and remember this winter at the Branson Veterans Museum

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

January and February are an excellent time for local area residents to check out a real local treasure: The Veterans Memorial Museum, located at 1250 W. 76 Country Blvd. in Branson. The striking display of a full-size World War II P-51 Mustang fighter plane right out front ensures that, as they say around here, “Ya can’t miss it.”

Along with the airplane and a Huey helicopter, another hallmark of the museum is the world’s largest war memorial sculpture, a 70ft., 15-ton bronze sculpture of 50 life-size soldiers, modeled after an actual combat veteran from each of the 50 states, storming a beach.

The sculpture is the work of internationally-known sculptor Fred Hoppe, whose father, World War II veteran Fred Hoppe Sr., is me-

morialized as the leading figure in the line of soldiers. Hoppe Jr., whose work is featured in many venues including the University of Nebraska campus in Lincoln, envisioned, financed and created the museum, which opened in 2000, as a tribute to the veterans of 20th-century conflicts. Born and raised in Nebraska, Hoppe dedicated himself to completing the project quickly, because early 20th century veterans were dying at rapid rates; he even personally prepared the log siding and lumber for the building in a homemade sawmill in his own backyard.

Based on years of interviews and research, including collecting over 2,000 exhibits and artifacts, Hoppe has personally written the scripts for each display and created or commissioned other sculptures and murals for the over 18,000

square feet of display space. New items are added regularly, with more tributes to Vietnam added recently including a Charlie Company display.

Walking through several spacious exhibit halls, visitors will see lists of names of over 500,000 U.S. soldiers killed in action, but the museum is so much more. You’ll read personal stories that leave you feeling like you know those soldiers as you browse the displays of their uniforms, personal gear, Bibles, and letters, often donated by families in memory of a loved one. Some visitors have found information about their relatives or stories about conflicts they were involved in.

During Veterans Week in Branson, the museum is a popular spot as veteran groups gather for activities and reunions. Cindy Mer-

ry, who handles publicity for the Museum, said one of her favorite events was the dedication of the Huey helicopter on display out front, as the special event was also a reunion for the crew.

“The tourism season is considered over after the holidays, but the museum is open year-round,

said Merry. “This is the perfect time for field trips and family visits, with special rates for school groups.” There is also a local area resident discount and of course a discount for veterans and active military; World War II veterans are free. Merry also reminds visi-

SEE VETERANS MUSEUM,

A model of an aircraft carrier is on display at the Branson Veterans Museum. (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)

tempt was done with placement of a heart monitor which has enabled her to live fairly normally. She has learned to recognize signs of trouble and utilizes an inhaler, breathing techniques and other tools to manage symptoms. She has even been able to enjoy sports and competed in tennis last fall.

“I’ve learned to be aware, but not dwell on the issues in an unhealthy way that produces anxiety,” said Carter. She applied that same concept to the October forestry competition, going into it “trying not to have any expectations, just enjoying and learning from the experience.”

Her health journey has also helped Carter grow in her faith. She grew up in church and attends Forsyth First Baptist Church, where she is active in the youth group. “I tried to see the surgeries and my health as an opportunity to depend on God and grow closer to Him,” she said.

Watching one’s child have health problems is, of course, something no parent wants to have to face, and it’s no different for Darin and Julie Carter. “We are extremely proud of Makenna and her work ethic,” said Darin. “I may be biased, but we feel like many students could not have accomplished what she has done

through so much adversity.”

As if the heart procedures and other visits to St. Louis weren’t enough, especially with many of them occurring during the school year, that has not been the family’s only challenge. Darin Carter, an officer with the Taney County Sheriff’s Department, was shot and seriously injured in the line of duty a few years ago. Through all the difficulties, though, the family has been blessed by community support and learned to trust God no matter what.

While there are some connections to agriculture farther back in her family, Makenna said she initially just needed to fill a class slot and picked agriculture because it seemed both fun and practical. At that point, she wasn’t thinking of it as a career, but now her plans after high school include attending Missouri State University to study agriculture education and become a high school agriculture teacher. She has already qualified for academic scholarships, and her national forestry competition results will help provide a strong resumé as well as good internship opportunities and possibly more scholarships. And she continues to trust God for his plan for her life, including her health.

“Makenna has excelled at everything she has been involved in,” said Darin Carter, “and we are excited to see what God has in store for her in the future.”

Makenna Carter, far left, is pictured with Governor and Mrs. Parson, and her family. (Photo provided by Darin and Julie Carter)

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Hitchcock (savingcountrymusic.com) Les Brown, Jr. (FILE)

Media and music icon, Stan Hitchcock Both stories

by K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

A music legend with ties to Branson has passed away.

Stan Hitchcock was a wellknown name in the country music industry – an entertainer, a televi-

sion personality and the founder of the popular CMT Network. Born in Missouri and raised in the Ozarks, Hitchcock performed on Springfield area radio stations as a teenager. During his stint in the Navy, he formed his first country band and began his career as a recording artist after his discharge from the military.

Hitchcock, Brown Jr. – Branson remembers two icons in music and entertainment

Hitchcock spent several years recording for a number of record labels while making a name for himself as a television personality who focused on country music. In 1982, Hitchcock gave country music its own cable TV station when he founded CMT. The network became hugely popular and was sold to Gaylord Entertainment in 1991. It was then that Hitchcock moved back to the Ozarks. He founded the Americana Television Network, based out of Branson, and featuring folk, country, gospel and bluegrass music. Hitchcock served as the president and CEO of the Americana Network, which would later become BlueHighways TV. The network was a big boost for Branson, which was becoming a leader in the country music industry at the time. Hitchcock’s efforts gave Branson even more of a foothold as an entertain-

ment capital.

In 2009 Hitchcock penned a book about his career, entitled “At the Corner of Music Row and Memory Lane.” In recent years, Hitchcock’s friends and fans looked forward to his social media posts and musings entitled “View from the Front Porch.”

Hitchcock had not only a passion for music but a profound knowledge of the country music industry, and throughout his career became fast friends with many in the music business.

“He was truly a pioneer in our industry,” said music legend Jeanie Seely, in a social media post. “A great artist, journalist and friend. I’m glad we shared the times we did.”

Former Branson entertainer Stephen Wayne Clark, “Rest well. I will miss your “Views from the Front Porch.” I’ll see you on the

other side.”

Said Randy, “I am certain the porch you are on now has a breathtaking view.”

Tami posted, “RIP my friend. You will be missed.”

Sheri noted, “I loved your stories. You made Missouri proud.”

Entertainer Sue Ann O’Neal Clark shared, “Stan was my first cousin, but more like a brother. It’s truly a sad time for our family. I’m going to miss him so much.”

Branson remembers Les Brown, Jr.

Branson mourns yet another music icon.

Les Brown Jr. – a musician, actor, director, writer and producer – passed away this week at his Branson home.

The son of composer and bandleader Les Brown, Les Brown Jr. followed in the footsteps of his famous father. He had a vast musical career as a vocalist and drummer, and he also worked as a concert promoter and producer for such artists as Merle Haggard, Shirley Jones, Mickey Gilley, Loretta Lynn and the Lettermen. After his father’s passing, Brown became the full-time leader of the senior Brown’s band, the Band of Renown. Les Brown Jr and the band traveled and per-

Stan

formed throughout the world and were a mainstay in Branson, with a popular big band show.

Brown was also a talented actor, having worked on many television classics such as “Gun Smoke,” “Lassie,” “The Lucy Show,” “Gilligan’s Island,” “Green Acres” and many others.

As news of his passing spread, many of Brown’s friends and fellow entertainers shared their thoughts with the Branson Globe.

Said Randy Plummer, “Les was someone who made a big mark in the entertainment industry and won’t be forgotten. God bless his family!”

Marty Hughes of the Hughes Brothers shared, “He was one of the last men of the big band era. Following in his dad’s footsteps, he and his band kept the big band music going for another generation. I know his famous father was proud, looking down from above. He was also a great influence on some of the younger Branson entertainers like the talented Cole family. He will be missed.”

Said Steve McAllister, “He was a great friend and mentor to me and many others, especially in mu-

sic and business. I have had great conversations with him, as well.”

Former Branson Mayor Karen Best and Brown were close friends. Said Best, “Where do I start to pay tribute and honor to one of my best friends, Les Brown. He was a friend, confidant and mentor. He always gave me what I needed to hear and not always what I wanted to hear. There was never any doubt that he had my back. When we talked on the phone last week, he said he was trying to get better so he could hit the campaign trail with me in my mayoral campaign. He was always there for me to bounce things off of when I was mayor. I will treasure that special relationship. He loved his kids, grandkids, and the rest of the family, and was so proud of them. The love of his life, Alexa, always made him smile from the moment she entered the room. I can’t imagine this election and the rest of my life without my buddy Les. Fly high, my friend. Thank you for a rare and beautiful friendship.”

Branson headliner Doug Gabriel noted, “I am truly saddened by the passing of another Branson legend, Les Brown. Les was a good man and truly cared about Branson and the music industry here.

I have worked on several benefits with Les, and he always was a true professional and put his whole heart into everything he did. We are unfortunately losing too many of the good ones, and Les will

truly be missed. I will be praying for his wife and family and pray God will surround them with His peace. Thanks for the music, Les. You are a true gem.”

As an expression of sympathy,

memorial contributions may be made to the Branson Humane Society, 2837 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, Branson, MO 65616.

The telephone number is 417-3377387.

Reader’s Corner: Check out these World War II resources

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

As much as some avid readers (me included) enjoy having a print magazine or book in their hands, we must admit two things: First, space can become an issue for actually owning the books; and second, there are some really great resources available online. This week I’d like to share one of my favorites: The National World War II Museum.

Located in New Orleans, the Museum regularly hosts special events, including the opportuni-

ty to hear from authors of books about World War II and even—for a dwindling window of opportunity—meet some of the veterans who have written their own story or figure prominently in a book or movie. Some of those events are streamed online, or their content summarized for those who can’t attend personally. This week, for example, the Museum’s special guest was Walt Larimore, MD, author of “At First Light: A True World War II Story of a Hero, His Bravery, and an Amazing Horse,” the story of his father,

2nd Lieutenant Phil Larimore and his selfless concern for his troops. Check the website, www.nationalww2museum.org, for a wealth of articles and more special events. Coming up January 24-28, don’t miss “Violins of Hope,” a project of concerts based on a private collection of violins, violas and cellos, many of which belonged to Jews before and during the war and have been lovingly restored by father-son violinmaker team Amnon and Avshi Weinstein. The instruments will be played by several re-

nowned performers throughout the week to honor International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27. From the Museum website: Each instrument tells a story—from the violin that was thrown out of a cattle train on the way from France to Auschwitz to the violin that was buried under snow in Holland to the violin that saved the lives of people who played in a concentration camp orchestra. These instruments serve as a testament to death, survival and hope.

Can’t make it to New Orleans? Mark your calendar for the January 24, 6 p.m.

opening program, and the January 27, 6 p.m. Remembrance Day Program, both of which will be live-streamed. Also, on January 27, schoolteachers will want to note the 1 p.m. student webinar, an excellent way to connect students with history through music.

Register for events by clicking on the appropriate sections of the schedule under “Events Calendar/ Special Events” on the website. You may also want to sign up for the Museum’s “Weekly Dispatch” email for more special events, great articles and book suggestions.

New year means many new classes, programs at Taneyhills Library

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

A new year means many new classes and programs at the Taney-

hills Library, along with the repeat of some of last year’s most popular programs.

On Friday, January 20, Robin Williams will present a Fun Friday Cribbage Class. An avid cribbage

player, Williams will show those in attendance just how fun the game can be.

The cribbage class is designed for adults and children 12 and older, and will be held from 1 p.m. to 2:30 in the Stanley and Elaine Ball Tech Room. The fee for the class is $5 per person, and registration

is required. The class is limited to 10 students.

Beginning Loom Knitting will be held on Saturday, January 21. Participants will learn the basics of loom knitting with instructor Robin Williams.

Students must bring a skein of

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

A local business recently raised funds for the Taneyhills Library, presenting a check to the library at the end of the fundraising event.

“The Crystal Fish stepped forward as a Taneyhills Library community partner, in effort to help raise necessary funds for the library. The specialty store assembled seasonal grab bags, with proceeds directly benefiting the library. Another aspect of the fundraising promotion was the Ice Cream Factory’s gourmet ice cream. Crystal Fish shoppers were encouraged to pick up a pint or two of the frozen treat, with the purchase price of the frozen treat being

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yarn (any color). Looms for the project will be provided. Adults and children ages 10 and above are welcomed.

The class is set for 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 21 in the Stanley and Elaine Ball Tech Room. The cost is $5 per person and registration is required. The class is limited to 12 students.

Chef David Dunn will teach you how to prepare two delicious gourmet meals on Thursday, January 26 with Cooking with Chef Dave. Chef Dave is the head chef at Ramata Italian, having served

donated to the library. The Ice Cream Factory is based in Eldon, MO, and like Crystal Fish, enjoys supporting the local community.

Of the fundraising promotion, Taneyhills Library Director Marcia Schemper-Carlock said, “We worked together to promote the fundraiser using social media, appearing on local radio talk shows, and publicizing through our online newsletter. Between Crystal Fish’s followers and the Taneyhills Library members, we did a fantastic job of creating awareness about the event.

The Taneyhills Library is not tax supported and depends on income from their onsite thrift

as head chef at Chateau on the Lake for over five years.

Charge for the class is $10 per person, and class is limited to 20 people, so registration is required.

Class will be held on January 26,

store and used book store. Contributions from the community and local businesses help fund the library and the services it provides.

“We’re so honored to be able to do this and that the community supported us in this endeavor in giving forward to the TaneyHills Community Library,” said Crystal Fish owner Linda Cherry. “It’s always fun to be able to reach out and help one of our local organizations achieve a goal that they’re trying to reach, with donations.”

Crystal Fish owner Linda Cherry presents a check to Taneyhills Library Director Marcia Schemper-Carlock. (Special to Branson Globe)

donation will benefit the area. We appreciate local business owners like Linda Cherry that recognize Taneyhills Library is more than books – it is a community asset.

small businesses donate locally to charities that make a positive difference. Contributors have told me they give to Taneyhills Library because we are a local business and they know their bransonglobe.com JAN. 13, 2023 • 27

12:30 to 1:30 in the Stanley and Elaine Ball Tech Room.

To register for any of the above classes, call the library circulation desk at 417-334-1418 or register online at thlibrary.org.

Local business presents check to Taneyhills Library

Cheers to 2023! Join Big Cedar Lodge for exciting Season of Celebrations

Submitted to Branson Globe Celebration of Tastes- Cheers to 2023: Back by popular demand! The 4,600-acre world class rustic luxury resort celebrates its 29th annual Celebration of Tastes event. The nearly sold-out tasting parties run from Friday, January 20 - Saturday, January 21. Guests can mingle with connoisseurs, enjoy playful pairings, and connect with renowned wine makers, Elizabeth Vianna of Chimney Rock and Trey Fletcher of Sanford Wines. Celebration of Tastes opening event at Bass Pro Shops Shooting Academy is still available. ($125 per person)

Cocktails in the Kitchen: Experience the art of the craft cocktail at Big Cedar Lodge. This oneof-a-kind-activity is sure to shake

up your Thursday afternoons. Guests will learn mixology, enjoy delicious pairings, and discover behind-the-scenes insight at the upscale Osage Restaurant’s Chef’s Kitchen at Top of The Rock Ozark Heritage Preserve. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Open to the public. Must be 21 years of age or older to attend this event. ($48 per person plus tax and gratuity to be charged on site.)

Top of the Rock Sunset Ceremony: Experience the Ozark Mountains and Table Rock Lake in all its glory at Top of the Rock Ozark Heritage Preserve at Big Cedar Lodge. Before heading to dinner, take in the stunning views at the highest elevation in Taney County near Branson, Missouri. Your winter evening begins with

us at our signature Sunset Ceremony. As the sun shows its final glistening light, you will hear a Civil War cannon erupt as everyone raises their glass for a toast. Open to the public. ($10 park entry fee per person)

Family Portrait Sessions: The beauty of Big Cedar Lodge provides the perfect backdrop for your family portrait session. All images are posted to an online gallery for purchase. There are no minimum order requirements or pre-made packages. Families can simply pick and choose exactly which photos they like. Digital packages are also available. Family sessions are open to the public, by appointment only. ($75/session)

Family Fun Campfire: Bring the whole family for s’mores around the campfire. This activity is complimentary and does not require reservations. Offered on the Swimmin’ Hole lawn every Friday and Saturday starting at 6 p.m. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Overnight guests only. Minute to Win it: Do you have what it takes to win it in a minute? Join us at Fun Mountain on Fridays in January and February for

Family gathers around the campfire at Big Cedar Lodge. (Special to Branson Globe)

an hour of silly and challenging games. The winning teams will be awarded prizes and random trivia questions will be asked throughout the activity for bonus prizes. The games are open to the public and players will receive soda and popcorn. ($5 per person)

Not So Newly Wed Game

Night: Whether you’ve been married for one year or 30 years, it’s time to test how well you know your partner. Battle with other couples as you enjoy a series of question rounds to determine just how well you know (or don’t know) your partner. Each couple will receive a giant pretzel to share and a glass of wine or beer. Prizes will be awarded to the winning and losing couples. Offered in the Table Rock Event

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tors that their pass is good for the next day or to stop by again later the same week, as many people don’t allow sufficient time because they don’t realize just how much they will find themselves interacting and reading the historical and educational material.

During January and February, the Museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. March through December week-

Room, located at Big Cedar Fun Mountain. Reservations are required. Participants must be 21 or older and the games are open to the public. ($10 per person and $20 per couple)

Pottery Painting: Get your creative juices flowing as you paint away the winter blues. Guests can choose from a variety of ceramic pottery pieces to hand paint. You can be as creative or simplistic as you want! Prices vary per item. Offered in the Table Rock Event Room, located at Big Cedar Fun Mountain. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required. Open to the public. ($22 per person)

Paint & Pour: Our Big Cedar Lodge art instructor will walk you through painting your own masterpiece in a fun, laid-back environment. All supplies are provided, plus, two glasses of wine,

day hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Learn more about the Museum at www.veteransmemorialbranson.

water or soda and our famous Chex Mix to enjoy while painting. You’ll also go home with a logo’d apron as well! Classes are offered in the Painting Studio, located in the Recreation Building. For ages 13 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Open to the public. ($60 per person)

Bingo & Beverage: Bring the whole family out for some bingo fun! Family bingo is a complimentary activity offered in the Table Rock Room located in Big Cedar Fun Mountain. Eight games of bingo will be played with great prizes for winners to choose from! Overnight guests only.

Kids’ Bingo: Parents, while enjoying Beverage and Bingo, drop the kids off for some bingo fun of their own! Prizes will be awarded. Cost is $10 per child and includes snacks. Offered at the Kids Nature Discovery Center, located at Big

com, or call 417-336-2300 for ticket and group information.

Cedar Fun Mountain. Reservations required. Overnight guests only. ($10 per child.)

In between wine celebrations or family game nights, join us on the Swimmin’ Hole Lawn to experience the “all-weather synthetic” Ice Rink at Big Cedar Lodge! Enjoy the Winter Wonderland lights show every quarter hour after dark — this dazzling performance features the Center tree and surrounding area coming to life with spectacularly choreographed music and lights display. Guest’s Ice Rink admission includes a skate rental in addition

to the skating session. Skate assist will be available for young children. The ice rink is open until January 31. ($15 for overnight guests; $20 for day guests.)

Big Cedar Lodge’s Lost Canyon Christmas Cart Tour at Top of The Rock will now be open on weekends throughout January 2023. Tours will run nightly until January 8 and then will switch to Thursdays-Sundays until January 29.

Seitz sworn in for second term

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

State Representative Brian Seitz was sworn in for his second term in office recently in a ceremony in Jefferson City. Seitz beat opponent Ginger Witty in the November election, to retain his seat in the House of Representatives.

Said Seitz, “I’m excited to continue representing the 156th District in Jefferson City for a second term.

I’m looking forward to getting back to work fighting for the freedom and liberty of all Missourians and getting good, common sense legislation passed that will help both the 156th District and our entire state. It’s an honor to serve as the voice of the people in the State Capitol.”

Seitz, who resides in Branson, represents much of Taney County, including Branson and Hollister.

State Rep. Brian Seitz with Governor Parson and Mrs. Parson (via Facebook)

ing to allow us to continue to present community theater and youth arts education programming, hopefully for generations to come, here in the Branson area.”

Barber continued, “We are very excited. This is kind of a new era. This was one of our short-term goals for the organization, and we’ve checked that one off the list, and now our next goal will be to continue to pay off the building so we don’t have those monthly payments hanging over our head. So far, we’ve been able to manage that. We would like to do some updates to the exterior of the building, and the signage, and we’ll be able to start working on that now.”

The Historic Owen Theatre will be the home of some exciting productions this year, courtesy of Barber and the Branson Regional Arts Council.

“We have some great productions coming up this year,” noted Barber. “This is going to be our biggest year for productions that we’ve had so far. We’ve got nine major stage productions – musicals, mostly, but we have some plays. We’re starting off with ‘Mary Poppins,’ the Broadway musical, in Febru-

ary. Then in March we have ‘Puffs,’ which is a comedy spoof of a certain young wizard. That will be a lot of fun. Our Staccato Show Choir is a great group of talented teenagers, and they’re going to be putting on their own musical called ‘Emma,’ a pop musical in March and the first weekend in April. And then, ‘Nunsense,’ the mega musical in May. This is going to be a lot of fun with a full choir and really some fun surprises. It will be a comedy musical and everyone will love that.”

The Summer Youth Institute will perform “High School Musical Junior.” This year the youth will divide into two separate groups –the younger children and the older youth, with each group performing their own version of the musical.

“Monty Python’s ‘Spamalot’, which is a hilarious comedy musical comes the end of July, and then in September we’re bringing back the classics with William Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream,’ which we performed in Hollister at Chad Fuqua Park, but this time we’re going to be performing it on stage with theatrical lighting and special sound effects, and it will be an even better version of what people loved before,” Barber noted. “Then, in October

for two weeks, the ‘Addams Family Musical’ will be coming in, and that’s going to be a lot of fun, bringing us into the Halloween season. Then, for Christmas we are going to be performing a holiday version of Disney’s ‘Finding Nemo Junior.’ We’re going to have all of the fish on stage, along with our Youth Institute kids that perform that. Our

Youth Institute production in December last year was one of our most successful productions. We did ‘Frozen Junior’ and now we will probably continue doing these winter Youth Institute productions in December. People really loved it and think it was a huge success.’

The theatre will also be the site of numerous special events, in ad-

dition to the main productions, throughout the coming year.

Said Barber, “It’s going to be a very busy year. Lots of good things happening.”

For more information on the Branson Regional Arts Council, or for tickets to any of the upcoming productions, visit their website, www.bransonarts.org.

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ly, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., although the hours at some stores may vary.

Hours vary in the stores at the Shoppes at Branson Meadows. Most are open during the winter months – some are open daily, while others offer limited days and hours.

The Branson Craft Mall, lo-

cated on Missouri Highway 165, is the mall that really does have it all – including winter hours Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Many shops in the Grand Village – located on Branson’s 76 Country Boulevard – are open for business, although some are open for limited hours or days in January and February. Grand Village is home to many

specialty shops and boutiques.

Many other shops, including gift shops, clothing stores, specialty stores, thrift shops and more are open year round and welcome shoppers. Consider calling your favorite store or checking their website for up-to-date information on hours. Outdoors

In nearby Lampe, Dogwood

Canyon offers 10,000 acres of paradise for those who enjoy the beauty of nature. Dogwood Canyon is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Just south of Branson at Top of the Rock, enjoy the Cave Trail daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the museum from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Experience the amazing animals at the National Tiger Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is closed Monday and Tuesday, but open 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

At the Shepherd of the Hills, there is lots of fun to be had in the winter months. The Zipline Canopy Tours are available Thursday through Monday, and the Copperhead Coaster is open each weekend, while Inspiration Tower is open daily.

A free attraction, the Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

In Branson West, the Talking Rocks Cavern is open year-round, 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. The cavern maintains a temperature of 63 degrees, making it comfortable for touring at any time.

Museums

Branson’s Veterans Museum, located in the heart of town, is a great place to spend time learning a

bit about our country and those who served. The museum is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. until 5.

At the west end of the 76 Strip, learn about dinosaurs at Branson’s Dinosaur Museum, open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

With a wide selection of exhibits and other activities to enjoy, Branson’s Hollywood Wax Museum is open daily, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Regular hours at Ripley’s Believe it or Not Odditorium are Sunday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Hours may vary in January and February.

After closing briefly for their annual renovation, Branson’s Titanic Museum attraction is open weekends only in January and will resume their seven-days-per-week schedule in February. Reservations are necessary, as time slots fill up fast.

The World’s Largest Toy Museum Complex, home to five unique museums full of nostalgia, is open Monday through Saturday, with winter hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Located on the lower level of the Dick Clark American Bandstand Theater, the Celebrity Car Museum has over 100 cars on exhibit. The mu-

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seum is open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with extended hours on weekends.

Other attractions and fun

Branson’s Aquarium at the Boardwalk offers indoor and outdoor fun. The Aquarium is open daily, 9 a.m. until 7 p.m., and until 10 on Saturdays. Outdoors, enjoy a free fountain show near the entrance to the aquarium.

The tropical-themed attraction and butterfly aviary, Butterfly Palace, is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Beyond the Lens and its Fly Ride attraction offers something for all ages. This interactive attraction is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends.

Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex offers a variety of fun, including the giant screen IMAX movies, the Elite Cinema, shopping and more. While some parts of the complex such as McFarlain’s Family Restaurant may be closed during January, the complex is open daily.

Grand Country Resort is another complex that offers fun for all ages – live shows, arcade games, dining

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and shopping. The resort is open daily, year round.

Branson’s Wild World, an indoor animal adventure park, is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the winter months.

Fritz’s Adventure is a fun indoor park featuring rope courses, tunnels, climbing and more. Fritz’s is open Thursday through Monday, 10 a.m.

to 6 p.m., with expanded hours on the weekend.

Commonly referred to as “the Upside Down House,” Wonderworks is open 365 days a year. Normal hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., although winter may affect those hours.

One of Branson’s newest attractions, the Pink Jeep Tours, are open throughout the winter months. Days

and times vary.

Another new Branson attraction is the Redneck Comedy Bus Tours. The tour currently operates Monday, Thursday and Saturday during the winter months.

A fun place for the whole family, Branson’s Board Game Cafe is open daily except Tuesdays, with varied hours during the week.

These are just a sampling of the many attractions and activities that are available during the winter months. Additionally, many Branson area dining establishments and lodging venues are open for business. Hours may vary from those listed, so please check with your desired attraction via phone or website prior to visiting.

AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER - AN IMAX 3D EXPERIENCE (PG13) FRI - TUE: 1:15, 6:50; WED: 1:15 PM; THU: 1:15, 6:50

OZARKS: LEGACY & LEGEND IMAX FRI - THU: 12:00 PM

SERENGETI: JOURNEY TO THE HEART OF AFRICA FRI - TUE: 5:00 PM; THU: 5:00 PM

PLANE (R) FRI - TUE: 12:00, 3:00, 7:00; WED: 12:00, 3:00; THU: 12:00, 3:00, 7:00

PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH (PG) FRI - TUE: 12:30, 3:00, 6:50; WED: 12:30, 3:00; THU: 12:30, 3:00, 6:50

THE WHALE (R) FRI - TUE: 12:20, 2:50, 7:10; WED: 12:20, 2:50; THU: 12:20, 2:50, 7:10

A MAN CALLED OTTO (PG-13) FRITHU: 12:40, 3:50, 7:20

M3GAN (PG-13) FRI - THU: 1:00, 4:00, 6:50

BABYLON (R) FRI - THU: 2:00, 6:30

WHITNEY HOUSTON: I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY (PG-13) FRI - THU: 1:20, 4:30, 7:40

PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH (PG) FRI - THU: 1:00, 4:00, 6:50

AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER (PG13) FRI - THU: 1:00, 7:00

AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER 3D (PG-13) FRI - THU: 12:30, 6:30

I HEARD THE BELLS FRI - THU: 1:30, 4:30, 7:30

DEVOTION (PG-13) FRI - THU: 1:00, 4:00, 6:50

BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER (PG-13) FRI - THU: 12:30, 3:50, 7:00

TICKET TO PARADISE (PG-13) FRI - THU: 1:20, 4:10, 7:30

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Today in history

• 532 Nika riots begin in Constantinople, revolt against Emperor Justinian I, prompted by chariot racing

• 1785 John Walter publishes 1st issue of “The Times” of London

• 1794 Congress changes US flag to 15 stars & 15 stripes

• 1928 RCA and GE install three test television sets in homes in Schenectady, New York allowing American inventor E.F.W. Alexanderson to demonstrate the first home television receiver which delivered a poor and unsteady 1.5 square inch picture

• 1930 “Mickey Mouse” comic strip 1st appears

• 1943 Adolf Hitler declares “Total War” against the Allies

• 1962 Chubby Checker’s song “The Twist”, credited with starting the Twist dance craze, goes to #1 in the charts two years after first reaching number one spot

• 1968 Johnny Cash performs for inmates at Folsom State Prison in Folsom, California; show is recorded for live album release

• 1970 Colonel Odumegwu Ojukwu flees Biafra into exile, leaving his deputy Philip Effiong to surrender to the Nigerian army, unofficially ending the Nigerian Civil War

• 1978 NASA select its first American women astronauts

• 1988 Supreme Court rules (53) public school officials have broad powers to censor school newspapers, plays & other expressive activities

• 2000 Microsoft chairman Bill Gates steps aside as chief executive and promotes company president Steve Ballmer to the position

• 2016 Record Powerball lottery held in America - $1.6 billion, (3 winning tickets)

• 2020 Queen Elizabeth II issues a statement saying she reluctantly supports Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wish to live a more independent life

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ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP meets on the third Thursday of the month at the Branson Senior Center, 201 Compton Dr. #2055. Lunch is available at 11:30 a.m. and the support group begins at 1 p.m. For more information on the support group, you may call 417-598-3122.

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VETERANS & MILITARY COALITION OF THE OZARKS is an all-volunteer organization of veterans serving veterans. Contact us if you feel that you, as a veteran or veteran family, may not be receiving the benefits you deserve. Go to VMCO1.org and click on CONTACT at the top of the home page. VMCO meets monthly on the third Thursday of the month (no meeting in July or November) at the Golden Corral in Branson with 11:15 a.m. (optional) lunch buffet and 12-1 p.m. meeting.

NEW MEETING DAY STARTING JAN. 9: CELEBRATE RECOVERY is a place to heal from your hurts, habits, and hangups. We meet every MONDAY night at 6:30 PM at Music City Centre, 1839 West 76 Country Blvd., Branson. For more information call 417–320-2055 See you there!

GRIEF SHARE SUPPORT GROUP. Branson United Methodist Church will again be offering the Grief Share Group on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. in the church library. This is a support group that meets weekly and is open to the community. Leaders of this group are caring people who have experienced grief and have successfully rebuilt their lives. Call Peggy at 417-334-3423.

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.

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

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FOR LEASE Commercial space on Bus. Hwy 13 in Branson West. Various sizes available. Call 417248-0062.

HELP WANTED

POINT LOOKOUT NURSING & REHAB is excited to announce that we are currently hiring RNs, LPNs, CNAs, NAs, CMTs, housekeeping, and dietary staff. We are currently offering a great benefit plan. We acknowledge Covid-19 vaccination exemptions. For more information, call 417-334-4105 or apply in person at 11103 Historic Hwy. 165, Hollister, MO. EOE

PHONE REPS WANTED – No cold calls. $$$. Flexible hours. Casino Bus Trips 417-335-4466 or 417-332-5000

THE ROSE HOUSE IS LOOKING for a full time cook, and a housekeeper to clean 20+ apartments. The job would include cleaning a certain number of apartments daily, plus additional general housekeeping duties. $15-$20 an hour with negotiable work week (20-40 hours). Call Lindy 417-230-9190.