Branson Globe, May 12, 2023

If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. – Romans 10:9

May 12, 2023 • Vol. 4, Issue 19

Silver Dollar City named No. 1 Theme Park in the Country

Silver Dollar City is named No. 1 Theme Park in America by USA TODAY’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, following four weeks of voting by loyal fans of the 1880s theme park. In total, Silver Dollar City Attractions is awarded three amusement-related awards in this nationwide poll of USA TODAY readers. Two SEE

Three percent sales tax on recreational marijuana sales proposed for public safety

By GARY J. GROMAN, Independent Journalist

A 3% retail sales tax on the sale of recreational marijuana is on its way for Branson voters for consideration. At the May 9, 2023, Branson Board of Aldermen (BOA) meeting, Joe Lauber, Lauber Municipal Law LLC, gave a staff report submitting a 3% retail sales tax on the sale of recreational marijuana to Branson voters.

On November 8, 2022, Missouri voters approved Constitutional Amendment 3, making substantial changes in state law relating to marijuana. Amendment 3 authorizes municipalities to impose a 3% tax on legal recreational marijuana sold within their city limits. This 3% tax is in addition to state and local county taxes on retail sales and the 6% marijuana sales tax charged by the state of Missouri.

Lauder said that for the tax to take effect, it must receive approval from the voters in the City of Branson. The proposed ordinance places a 3% tax on recreational marijuana sales within the City. The revenues produced by the tax would go to the City’s General Fund and must be spent on public safety needs.

After hearing the staff report, receiving public comments on the

proposed tax, and publicly discussing it among themselves, the BOA voted 6-0 to put the measure on the ballot for the General Municipal Election on August 8, 2023. The ballot asks the voters to vote “Yes” or “No” on the following question. “Shall the City of Branson, Missouri, impose a sales tax of three percent (3%) on all retail sales of adult-use marijuana

SEE MARIJUANA TAX, PAGE 29

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Branson PD crime prevention: Vehicle break-ins

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This is an important reminder year-round, but especially as town gets busier, people are out shopping and enjoying the nice weather, Branson Police urge you to lock your car and take preventative measures to keep from being a victim of a vehicle break-in. The majority of vehicle break-ins and thefts in Branson are related to unlocked vehicles—don’t let yours be next!

Keith and Kathy O’Neil recently purchased Copy Run, now open in a new location. (Special to Branson Globe)

Popular Branson business in new location, under new ownership

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

A well-known Branson businessman has acquired a popular area business. Copy Run, in a new location, was recently purchased by Keith O’Neil.

“Copy Run has been in business here in Branson for nearly 28 years,” O’Neil explained. “My wife, Kathy, and I purchased the company from Lucas Banks and took over on March 1.”

Keith O’Neil’s name is synonymous with Branson entertainment. During the 1990s, O’Neil owned and operated Caravell Recording Studio.

Said Kathy, “He worked with many well-known musicians and

performers, including Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash, Kenny Rogers, Andy Williams, Mickey Gilley, The Dillards, Barbara Mandrell and most of the Branson performers. His business and customer service skills made the studio a safe place for well-known people to come, record, relax and make great music. Keith has also managed a 640-unit HOA. He served as the marketing person for author Janet Dailey and her husband, Bill. He also produced The Stan Hitchcock television show that played in 124 markets. Keith is a man of extraordinary talents and business experience.”

• Keep valuables out of sight or in the trunk.

• Always lock your vehicle.

• Never leave a firearm in an unattended vehicle.

• Record serial numbers for tools, firearms or electronics in case they are stolen (see more about our Operation ID program below to help with this).

• Report suspicious activity to 9-1-1.

Visit our website to see our Crime Prevention resources, such as our Operation ID citizens’ crime program to help safeguard your property. Go to: https://bransonmo.gov/628/Special-Programs#CrimePrev. You can print out a log for your property so if it is stolen from your vehicle, house or business, you can report it quickly and help us track it faster.

Follow city projects with infrastructure project tracker

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The City of Branson is launching a digital tool to increase transparency for citizens with the new online portal, the Capital Projects Tracker, which provides comprehensive access and key updates on infrastructure projects occurring throughout Branson.

Located on the City’s main website, the newly created geographic information systems (GIS) mapping tool gives updated access to 40-plus projects, allowing those who are interested to follow important city infrastructure projects as they progress. Details include

design and construction phases, location, project schedule, cost, funding source, status and city staff contact information.

“We are making strides in developing new systems that increase visibility on important and ongoing city

SEE PROJECT TRACKER, PAGE 29

American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life set for June 3

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

The American Cancer Society’s biggest fundraiser of the year is set for June 3.

Relay for Life is the world’s largest volunteer-based fundraising event. A longstanding tradition, communities around the world have come together for over three decades to honor and remember their loved ones and to raise money to continue the fight against cancer. Community members band together and walk laps to raise money and awareness for

the American Cancer Society.

Relay for Life celebrates cancer survivors who kick off the Relay for Life by walking a survivors’ lap. The event also celebrates caregivers, who join the survivors and are celebrated with a caregivers’ lap. The event remembers those loved ones lost to cancer and reflects on the lives of those suffering with cancer with a luminaria ceremony.

Local American Cancer Society volunteers are seeking participants for the 2023 event. Sign up a team for Relay for Life or join a team today, as we

work together as a community to raise money and fight back against cancer.

Relay for Life for Taney and Stone counties is set for Saturday, June 3, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Branson Hollister Lions Club. For more information, contact Relay for Life Chair Lisa Wilfong at lfong52@hotmail.com or Terri Williams at terri653@gmail.com.

Another special American Cancer Society event, a survivor reception, is set for Monday, April 15, 2 to 4 p.m., at the Branson Senior Center. Contact Lisa Wilfong for more information.

Missouri Police Chief’s Association Medal of Valor, President’s Citizen Award recognition May 2023

Submitted to Branson Globe Branson Police Department Officer Brendan Gamble and Sergeant Tanner Muckenthaler were recently recognized at the Missouri Police Chief’s Association award banquet with a Medal of Valor for recognition of their heroic actions rescuing individuals from a car fire in 2022.

Branson citizens Shane Childress and Joseph Sapp (represented by his mother, Sheila) were also recognized for their courageous actions risking their lives to help others in 2022 at the ceremony. Both were presented with a Missouri Police Chief’s Association President’s Citizen Award.

All four were recognized at

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additional awards placed North America’s fastest, steepest and tallest spinning coaster, Time Traveler, in the Top 20 Best Roller Coaster poll and tropical-themed water park White Water as a Top 20 Water Park in the U.S.

“Our guests come from all over the USA. We recognize they could visit other states, other regions and other theme parks, but they have chosen to not only visit us, but to also vote for us,” said Brad Thomas, President of Silver Dollar City Attractions. “Our citizens strive

our Branson Police Department Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony in January of this year, and our Branson citizens were again recognized at a board of aldermen meeting earlier this

every day to create unique and fun adventures and experiences for each guest. We want to provide the entire family an escape from the noise of their daily routines and the opportunity to grow closer together as they experience our rides, our shows, our festivals, our attractions and our incredible food.”

Nestled in the Ozark Mountains, the internationally-awarded 1880s theme park was nominated by a panel of amusement and theme park experts consisting of USA TODAY editors, 10Best. com editors and additional high-profile influencers from across the country.

year.

We are immensely proud of our officers and thankful for the citizens that stepped in to help when it was needed. Well done to everyone recognized.

Silver Dollar City kicks off the all-new Ozark Mountain Summer Celebration on June 3 and hosts family-friendly festivals throughout the year, including a scare-free Harvest Festival with tens of thousands of illuminated pumpkins spanning the streets of the park during the Pumpkins In The City evening event and fivetime USA TODAY 10Best “Best Theme Park Holiday Event” An Old Time Christmas, with over 6.5 million LED lights lining every building of the theme park. Operating dates and information: 417-336-7100 or www.silverdollarcity.com.

JUNEAU: 3-year-old female. Juneau is a very expressive and absolutely loves affection. She also loves her food. She is FIV positive (feline AIDS); she can live a long and healthy life but would need to be an only cat, or only with other FIV cats, and also stay indoors. Please won’t you consider giving her a loving home?

Officers and citizens recognized (via Branson PD Facebook)

BY LINDA PAGE

Entertainment Writer

One of the busiest theatres in town has to be the Americana Theatre located right in the heart of Branson at 2905 West 76 Country Boulevard. The theatre is host to nine different shows, among them Classic Rock Icons. This show features some of Branson’s best tribute artists who pay homage to the most legendary musicians of the rock era. The classic rock era began in the

Area Entertainment: Classic Rock Icons

early 1960s and ended in the early 1980s with the rise in popularity of modern pop music. Although I listened to mostly country and gospel music during that time period, I still enjoyed some of the classic rock musicians of the day and it was obvious from the age of the audience that there are still some young-atheart “rockers” out there.

The cast members of Classic Rock Icons performed their hearts out and gave us about an hour and a half of energetic, nostalgic entertainment. Matthew Boyce, producer, and Adam Webster, co-producer, have put together an awesome group of entertainers and show. The remainder of the cast are Johnny Moroko, Tony Turner and Adrianna Fine, all longtime members of the Branson entertainment scene.

Johnny Moroko is the ultimate

Mick Jagger impersonator, singing, moving and talking like Jagger every time he hits the stage. He included songs “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” “Get Off My Cloud” and “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction.”

Adam Webster did a tribute to the late Tom Petty and Adrianna Fine hit it out of the park as Stevie Nicks with “Landslide” and “Dreams.”

Tony Turner took his turn singing Bon Jovi as well as Journey hits. His set included “Livin’ On A Prayer,” “You Give Love A Bad Name,” “Any Way You Want It” and “Don’t Stop Believing.”

A segment of the show was devoted to the August 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair, commonly known as just Woodstock. Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler rocked out to “Sweet Emotion” and the Beatles’ “Come Together.” There was music from KISS, Poison,

Kansas and many more.

If you’re a classic rock fan, this is a must-see show at 5 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and 2 p.m. on Fridays through August at the Americana Theatre. You can call 417-544-8700 or go to www. AmericanaTheatreBranson.com for information and tickets.

Other shows at the Americana are C. J. Newsom’s Classic Coun-

try and Comedy; British Invasion; America’s Top Country Hits; Elvis, Story of a King; Awesome 80s; The Best of Motown and More; Broadway to Buble’; and, Once Upon a Fairytale.

Be sure to check with the box office about the buy one ticket and get 50% off a ticket to any other show at the Americana Theatre. That’s a great deal.

Stevie Nicks and Mick Jagger (Photos by Linda Page)

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Dave Says: Is the threat of de-dollarization real?

the strength of the dollar, and should I be concerned about how I’m saving and investing because of this?

Zack

Dear Zack,

some of the oil producing countries from the Middle East they’re trying to get on board with the idea, are talking about developing one currency they all use. In international trade, that currency would be converted back and forth to dollars— much like what Europe did with the euro. Which, by the way, really hasn’t worked out so well.

much to the table, and Brazil is barely scraping by in a failed economy. Plus, they’re tiny as far as economics are concerned. I mean, Texas probably has a larger GDP than Brazil.

BY

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

DearDave, I’m hearing more and more about “de-dollarization” and how several countries are moving away from the U.S. dollar as their basis of international trade. Will this affect

First and foremost, I care enough about you to say you may be spending way too much time on the internet, buddy. You’re drifting into the realm of conspiracy theories here, so let’s slow down and take a look at some facts.

China, Brazil and Russia are the three main players in all this. They already don’t use the U.S. dollar as their basis of international trade—all three have their own currency, and there’s a conversion rate between all those currencies and the U.S. dollar. Those three countries, along with

Are those countries going to be able to devalue the dollar by doing that? No. Why? Because while those countries take up a lot of land mass, they don’t take up a lot of the gross domestic product (GDP) of the world. The United States still represents the vast majority of the world’s GDP. Sure, China’s big in that regard. But Russia doesn’t bring

In other words, they just don’t have the muscle to take down the dollar mathematically speaking. Now, if they do manage to put this idea together, it still won’t end in “de-dollarization.” The dollar will not be done away with. Even if they create their own currency, they’re still going to have to trade with the 800-pound gorilla, which is America. And they’re going to have to trade with us in dollars. Am I worried about this, Zack? Not one bit. And you shouldn’t be either.

Stock Market Insights: The Fed Tug-of-War

play tug-of-war a few times in PE class. Being a chubby kid with strong legs, the team captain usually put me on the end of the rope. Right now, stock investors and the Federal Reserve are in a tug-of-war, and I’m just hoping the economy has strong legs.

vestors are pulling for lower rates to increase stock prices. But, on the other hand, the Fed is pulling so hard in its fight against inflation that it’s willing to create a recession to avoid inflation taking root in America.

largest bank failures in history have happened in the last sixty days, according to Peter Mallouk. The problem is those bankers didn’t think the Fed would raise rates this fast and didn’t prepare for it.

DR. RICHARD BAKER, AIF®, is the founder of and an executive wealth advisor at Fervent Wealth Management. https://www.facebook.com/Dr.RichardBaker

According to the Wall Street Journal, the Federal Reserve (Fed) raised rates another 0.25% in its continued inflation fight but signaled it might be finished raising rates. Another rate increase wasn’t what investors wanted, but because inflation is still high, this is what investors needed.

In the stock investors versus the Federal Reserve tug-of-war, the in-

Investors need to recognize that the Fed is serious about fighting inflation. Instead, the investors feel the negative effects and want it to stop. Many of these negative effects are because people didn’t think the Fed would be this aggressive after so many years of zero rates.

The most concerning negative effect is the continued bank failures. The second, third, and fourth

I believe the Fed had to raise rates. In my opinion, the Fed overreacted during the pandemic and then was slow to attack inflation when it started skyrocketing. So they had no choice but to raise rates again last week. They have to get inflation under control to protect the dollar and fight off the Russia/China alliance to remove SEE STOCK MARKET INSIGHTS, PAGE 9

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Hey, big boy, you be the end of the rope.” Coach Maples let us

BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS Staff Writer

My Sunday Proverbs reading was one I’ve read often, and it’s a good reminder every time. As often happens in Proverbs, Ch.7 uses personification, urging young men to view wisdom as a caring sister who can keep them from “the immoral woman.”

The obvious, almost simplistic

Reflections: Wisdom vs. whatever

application of the chapter, and one my sons probably heard often as teens, is a warning against sexual sin, but I think there’s a deeper message. After all, if wisdom is personified as godly and caring, the seductress likely personifies foolish choices, and the warning is for all of us, not just young men.

Proverbs 7 shows just how easy it is to head down the trail of wrong choices. The seductive woman goes to great lengths to make a bad choice attractive. She has waited for her husband—in that culture, her authority and provider—to leave on a journey. The temptations didn’t disappear for the early Church, in a culture of idolatry, paganism and materialism.

Fortunately, Proverbs 7 also

contains good advice about avoiding trouble: Listen to God’s law (v.1-2); embrace wisdom (v.45); pay attention to godly advice (v.24); set your heart on a straight path (v.25). Paul exhorts his Philippian readers to think about “whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise. . . .” (4:8).

That Philippian passage hit home during Covid lockdowns, when almost every bit of news was bad, and things haven’t improved. While I already limited mainstream news and selected entertainment carefully, God convicted me about more conserva-

tive news sources as well. You read one article, and you somehow get on a dozen email lists. While it’s important to know what’s happening in the world, do I really need yet another commentator’s rant about Biden family shenanigans or the WHO? Like the seductive woman in Proverbs, these things use attention-grabbing headlines or funny cat videos to drag readers in. The Covid situation created extra vulnerability as people spent more time online; schedules and boundaries were “on a journey.”

Folks, I got seriously convicted about violating God’s standards by focusing too much on this stuff. I now use a few sources that give news in a matter-of-fact

Been Thinkin’ About... Thebes, Illinois

way; I click “delete” on the rest, and I watch the clock or use a timer. If I spend more time reading and listening to opinions and rants, even if I might agree them, rather than biblically-based encouraging reports or personal study time, there’s a problem. Try monitoring your screen time to see if the Apostle Paul might be planning to send a letter!

What can we do instead? Along with Paul’s advice, Jesus’ words in John 15:4-10 give the answer: Abide in Him. To abide is to live, to dwell. If his words are the foundation of our lives and the lens through which we process everything else, we have hope even when the news is bad, and can stay focused on serving Him.

BY JOSHUA HESTON StateoftheOzarks Media & Design

Igrew up in Illinois but on one bleak March afternoon last year, I found myself standing in the remnants of an Illinois town far-removed from where I once called home. I was alone on the banks of the Mississippi River in what is left of the city of Thebes.

The misty shrouded overcast obscured the far western sunset and gold and gray light played in weird skyward shadows. Four cottonwoods, massive in stature, all framed black silhouettes, beckoned like some gathering of monumental river sisters, gatekeepers of an older, more ancient world. The river is wide here, but not nearly as wide as just a comparative handful of leagues south where the Mighty meets the Ohio and spreads into a vast plain of water, difficult to comprehend in its breadth. Water has power. Water changes things, courses with energy, with new narratives each moment. The waters here changed a nation. Gnarled fingers of winter cottonwood move gently in the wind.

Green wheat across the waters safeguards a Missouri farmhouse. To the south sulks the Thebes Bridge in all its dark, industrial quiet. The Union Pacific crosses here and a long dark freight is indeed crossing as I stand against the wind. I feel the train’s rumble in my chest. That bridge opened in 1905, a good 73 years before I was born. The north sky is clearing, frigid mare’s tails whispering in a pale blue not-unlike the Thanksgivings of my onceIowa-brought childhood. Those are Great Plains’ skies up there, I think. Rumbling trains brought an end to steamboats here, and here I’m staring at a deceptively placid bit of river once known as the “Graveyard,” a Cairo-to-St.

Louis stretch of water so littered with snags and reefs and current changes the bones of 133 riverboats lie out there beneath water and earth. The bones of the riverboatmen lie there, too.

This is Little Egypt, a chunk of Illinois at times more southern than some of the south, a place that shares surprising kinship with the hillbilly hills of Kentucky and the Ozarks. There are bland historical pronouncements saying the region’s rich farmland is the reason for the name “Little Egypt” and justifying the cities’ monikers: Cairo, Karnak, and, of course, Thebes.

Thebes was one of the most venerated cities in ancient Egypt, remembered for the temple of

Luxor and for a sweeping necropolis, a great city of the dead. This is liminal space, a place where pioneer settlement and Old South slave culture met, collided and seethed. Here, there are riverboat souls on the water, voices of an era lost. Trains roll into the night, while high above, the Southern Greek Revival style courthouse (now a historical society) stares down, arrows in my back. I turn. There is little left of the town, especially down here where the steamboats once landed. I do feel eyes on me yet, ghosts of an all-but-forgotten past. I turn to leave, raising my collar against the still-winter wind, and feel a shiver up my spine.

Breakfast at Tiffany’s: Worship your way out of ‘the dumps’

Psalm 146:2 “I will praise the Lord while I live; I will sing praises to my God while I still have my being.”

have many more reasons to rejoice and be thankful.

BY TIFFANY GRAVETT Staff Writer

Confession time. Recently, I had been entertaining a “down-in-thedumps” sort of attitude and complaining a lot more than I should have been. Sometimes life just does that to a person. I thought I had plenty of reasons to complain, but God is reminding me that I

One morning last week, a ‘90s contemporary Christian song called, “Testify to Love”—reminiscent of my scrunchie-wearing, youth group-attending, human video-loving days—was playing in my mind. I found myself humming the tune as I prepared to leave for work...”For as long as I shall live, I will testify to love. I’ll

be a witness in the silences when words are not enough. With every breath I take, I will give thanks to God above. For as long as I shall live, I will testify to love...” I didn’t give it much more thought and figured it was just one of those anomalies that gets stuck in your head from time to time.

As I was driving to work, I came upon a car that was slowly puttering along at around 10 mph

less than I was comfortable with. In other words, it was in my way. I immediately wanted to complain. Then--as if by the flip of a switch—that catchy, almost annoyingly cheerful tune filled my mind again. I noticed that the car in front of me was a Toyota Avalon. Avalon. Wasn’t that the name of the group that sang that song?

I “Googled” it and my suspicions

From our readers...

‘...thank you for the new weekly column from John Fullerton’ Dear Editor, I look forward each week to reading the Branson Globe. It is always filled with good information. I especially want to thank you for the new weekly column from John Fullerton. I doubt anyone in this area knows as much local history as John. His May 5 article on Gretna was especially meaningful to me. My great-great-grandparents, Elliott and Nancy Hawkins, along with my great-grandparents Columbus and Mary Hawkins are found in the 1870 Taney County census. The Hawkins family lived in Gretna for several decades. My grandmother Ruth was born and lived in Gretna until her marriage to Charles Plummer. I have many relatives buried in the Gretna Cemetery. I had never heard the story John told of how Matthias Shearer became upset when he found he was the inspiration for the character Jim Lane in Wright’s book, “The Shepherd of the Hills.” Being as how I am a Taney County native, I love local history, and you have picked a great historian in John Fullerton.

Thank you for the Branson Globe and keep up the great work.

James Plummer, Branson

‘I was absolutely crushed and left with tears in my eyes. How could someone be so cruel to their own dog?’

There is a sign hanging in the office at my mechanic’s shop reminding us to pray for eyes that see the best, a heart that forgives the worst, and a mind that forgets the bad. I am having a difficult time forgiving and forgetting the cruelty inflicted by the person who dumped their dog at Empire Park in Forsyth on Saturday, April 29.

I first saw him early Sunday morning on my daily walk with my dog. He popped his head up over the low concrete wall by the playground when he heard us approach. I immediately took my dog back to the car so I could investigate, as a quick scan showed no one else was at the park. He had no collar, no bowls for water or food, no blanket to curl up on. He was there with nothing. I live close to the park so I drove my dog home and returned with food and water. The abandoned dog scarfed down the food and lapped up the water. I was told he had followed a man and woman earlier that morning from the playground to the dam and back, no doubt hopeful they would take care of him. My heart broke.

I returned a few hours later to check on him, hoping he would not be there because a kindhearted person was able to help him. The dog was still there, but no longer alone. He was lying in the shade of a tree while a man, a woman and two young children played nearby. They looked like a normal, happy, young

family at the park with their dog. I heard that he had been spending time with many people and other dogs in the hours since I had last seen him. I was so hopeful, certain that someone would take him. He seemed an intelligent and social dog.

The man, the woman and their children were not a family; they did not know each other. When it was time for them to leave, the dog got up and followed them, trying several times to get in the woman’s car until another family called the dog over to distract him. My heart broke again.

I was still hopeful. It was a beautiful day and more people would visit the park and would surely see what a great dog he was.

My dog and I returned early Monday morning for our usual daily walk. I did not see the dog by the playground but the food and water bowls were still where I left them, with food uneaten. Again, I was so hopeful someone took him home. That was not the case.

He was lying by the side of the road and barely moved when I approached him. I wondered if he had been hit by a car. This dog, who himself was so hopeful the day before that someone would take him into their family, was now defeated and despondent. Perhaps he was waiting for his original person to come back to pick him up, but deep down knew they were not. I told him I would be right back with his

water bowl, but by then animal control had shown up. My heart sank. I will never get the sound of his panicked cries out of my head as the catch pole was tightened around his neck. I was absolutely crushed and left with tears in my eyes. How could someone be so cruel to their own dog?

The next day, my dog and I showed up for our daily walk, but the park was different. I did not see the beauty of the lake, or enjoy the birds chirping, or the pair of geese with their little ones trailing behind, or the peace at having the park almost to myself. All I felt was sadness. With each passing day, the dog was on my mind and in my heart. I kept replaying in my mind the progression of when I first saw him to when he was taken away. I know me and I knew this dog was not ever going to leave my mind. I could never forget him. I asked the universe for a sign, something that would tell me what to do. I was not looking for another dog. I made excuses like everyone else did – whether it was an excuse or an explanation, they are the same thing. I am not judging anyone. We all have valid reasons and our own responsibilities. I already have a dog, I have two cats (one elderly and in palliative care), I live in a small house with a tiny backyard. It just wasn’t a good time for me to have another dog. Inviting another one into the family would surely disrupt the status quo. But without changes and chal-

lenges, we stagnate, merely existing in routine and familiarity, rather than living with new experiences and adventures. Seeing that abandoned dog down at the park is something I will never forget. For those who can no longer care for your dog, the very least you can do is find them a good home or relinquish them to a shelter, where they will be safe and have a chance at finding a new home. Your faithful and loyal companion deserves that from you. For those who are waiting for the perfect time to welcome a dog into your life, there is no absolute perfect time. For those who feel it is unfair to leave a dog home alone for eight, nine, ten hours a day while you are at work, think of the alternative. There are more dogs in need of a good, forever home than there are available homes. The dog you adopt will be safe, loved and fed, perhaps a bit bored and lonely while you are gone for the day, but so happy when you return, and not left to languish at a shelter for a long time, or worse.

Tomorrow morning I will start my day existing in the routine and familiar by walking my dog down by the lake, but my day will end having different experiences and challenges with the addition of a new family member. I hope in time he forgets being abandoned and will be happy and content in his new forever home with my dog, my cats and me.

Chris Fischer, Forsyth

BY GARY J. GROMAN a.k.a. The Ole Seagull

How special are mothers? Without mothers, natural

Mothers – God’s special blessing

life, as we know it, could not even begin. After that beginning, most people’s lives are dramatically influenced by their mothers. Some, including an Ole Seagull, believe that the mold of a person’s future develops at a very early age. Mothers play a primary role in shaping that mold.

Abraham Lincoln perhaps summed up how many people feel about their mothers when he said, “All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” In

designing His great universe and His plan for His human children, God had many ways to bring new human life into the world. One of them could have been to have one of His Heavenly angels bring each new baby into the world. Instead, He chose to use His “earthly angels,” mothers, to bring His children into the world.

What a message God sent! He even thought so much of mothers that He trusted His plan for salvation and the Savior of the World,

“that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life,” to Motherhood!

God is love, and the very word “Mother” inspires a particular type of love. It gives a perspective of why Rudyard Kipling wrote, “God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made Mothers.”

In earthly terms, Washington Irving said it best. He wrote, “A mother is the truest friend we have when trials heavy and sudden fall upon us; when adversi-

Train Up a Child: Some things never change

ty takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness and cause peace to return to our hearts.”

As we celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend, an Ole Seagull and the staff of the Branson Globe wish all mothers a “Happy Mother’s Day!”

that go against what many consider to be right. The answer is the same. The Bible never changes and neither do its principles. How does this affect the raising of children?

BY PAT LAMB Columnist

There are those who say, “Things have never been this bad in our country before!” I beg

to differ. We read in history about the Civil War, slavery, the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and more. Also, if we read the Old Testament, we read about babies being sacrificed by being thrown into the fire and many more terrible things. We don’t like to think about such things, but truth is truth. There have always been those who are evil and those who have fought for what is right. What about now? We have many things happening in our country

to America’s greatness than letting inflation erode the dollar’s purchasing power and losing its status as the preferred world currency.

We need to teach the Bible to children. As I ponder what to write about raising children, I am convinced more and more that the answers are in the Bible. Just because society may bring new challenges, we don’t need to change our way of raising children. Yes, we may need to watch them more closely.

We may need to emphasize the Bible more to them. We may need to hug them a little tighter. We may need to make a greater effort to get them in church, but God’s principles never change. The answer is still the same.

hand, are the things that give us pleasure. The Bible doesn’t tell us that we have to “like” what others do. It does, however, tell us that we are to “love” everyone.

The Bible is based on love. In fact, we are told that “Love never fails” in I Corinthians 13. Love, however, is not self-satisfaction. It goes much deeper. It means giving up one’s own wants for the benefit of another. Like, on the other

I also think Congress needs to raise the debt limit. I hate debt and teach against it, but letting the U.S. Government default isn’t an option. They need to keep raising the debt ceiling if that’s what it takes to beat inflation and protect the dollar’s value. I see no greater threat

The Fed and Congress need to do what’s best for our country and long-term economy, even if it means a short and weak recession in the short term. Our economy, which has been strong during all the craziness over the past three years, will get through this last remaining pandemic hiccup.

The next few months might be bumpy, but before you know

it, the Fed will be cutting rates, and the economy will be rocking again, maybe even by the end of this year. Don’t get too nervous about the next few months, and stick to your investment plan. There are opportunities in every market if your investment plan has the flexibility to respond to them.

stay

the game,

Have

If we can teach our children the difference between “love” and “like,” we have gone a long way in helping them navigate the world in which we live. The Bible makes the difference very clear. There are many times when we need to forget what we “like” and concentrate on loving our children and others. the dollar as the preferred world currency. The Feds must win this inflation fight to maintain America’s financial dominance.

Branson Globe readers offer tribute to mothers

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

Across the country, the second Sunday in May is set aside to honor mothers. The Mother’s Day holiday was brought about in the early 1900s when Anna Jarvis, who had recently lost her mother, conceived the idea as a way of honoring the sacrifices that mothers made for their children.

This Mother’s Day, many of our Branson Globe readers shared their thoughts about their own mothers.

Some of our youngest Globe readers were quick to answer the question “Why I love my mom.”

“I love my mom because she takes me places and makes wonderful dinner, breakfast and lunch,” said young Anna, of her Mom Letha. “I love her so much because she is wonderful!”

A sibling trio, Gracie, Josh and Annie all shared why they love their Mom, Mary.

Said Gracie, “Because she loves us.”

Josh responded, “Because she scratches my back.”

Annie, the youngest, replied, “Because she takes me to do fun stuff.”

Gracelin, speaking of her mom Heather, shared, “A mom is someone who is there when you need them and mine supports me in everything I do. When I was little, and now when I am older, she is the best and kindest mom ever!”

Adults also appreciate their mothers.

“My mom, Patty Rawlins, is the

best mom a girl could have,” said Mellissa Dean. “I know I can count on her for anything. She was so great when I was a kid, but I can honestly say, as an adult, my mother has been my rock, strength and support. My mom is the best. I’m so grateful every day that she is my mom.”

Said AnnaLee Foster, of her mom, Olive, “I am so thankful God has blessed me with my mother. I have so many great memories of my childhood. I remember not wanting to leave her to go to kindergarten, and she promised me she would have anything I wanted for dinner when I got home from school. My favorite was fried potatoes and I could smell them cooking when I opened the door! There’s nothing like a Christian mama that always stands beside you no matter what you are going through. To a real mom, time just isn’t important when it comes to doing things for her family. If it’s midnight and I can’t sleep, I know mama will

Above: The Haygoods with their mom, Marie. Below, right: Doug Gabriel with his mom and biggest fan, Dorothy. (Special to the Branson Globe)

SEE TRIBUTE TO MOTHERS, PAGE 28

Concerned Women for America calls for action to protect women’s sports

Submitted to Branson Globe

Concerned Women for America of Missouri wants to remind Missouri residents of the Monday, May 15, deadline for public comment opposing President Biden’s proposed Title IX rule which requires schools to allow males who “identify” as women to participate on female sports teams.

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The proposed changes will effectively dismantle all that Title IX stands for. Rather than ensuring women are not discriminated against in funding and creation of teams, the President’s proposal would “flip the script,” focusing on “minimizing harm” to trans-identifying students rather than possible harm to female athletes, one of the basic tenets of the original Title IX.

Under Biden’s proposed Title IX Athletics Rule:

• Elementary and middle school

teams limited to girls only are essentially banned.

• In high school and college, female athletes must prove they are harmed before any trans-identifying male is kept out of their sport and locker room.

• For any sport, at every age and level of competition, schools must prove an “important educational objective” before restricting any trans-identifying male from a female team. This means instead of protecting women by having female-only sports teams, public schools or universities will be required to allow self-ID to overrule biological realities.

Comments about this issue can be sent before May 15 via Concerned Women for America’s Action Center at https:// www.votervoice.net/CWFA/campaigns/104519/respond.

Recon VI Fishing Tournament assists area veterans

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

On Saturday, May 6, 28 fishing teams headed out from Cricket Creek Marina on Table Rock Lake to compete for cash prizes and have some fun for a great cause at the annual Recon VI Service & Sacrifice Fishing Tournament. Proceeds from the tournament help Recon VI offer valuable services to veterans around northwest Arkansas counties and some southwest Missouri veterans as well. The nonprofit helps with setting of military grave markers and promotes special events for Memorial Day and other patriotic holidays, and also assists with healing of trauma.

Vincent Eastwood with Recon VI, himself a veteran, said helping veterans and first responders deal with trauma is a huge focus for Recon VI. One way this is done is through outdoor therapy, and proceeds from the May

6 tournament will go toward taking veterans on a trip to Texas for some fishing and hiking as well as hunting for those who wish to do so; some veterans are not able to hunt following combat experiences, and some only after spending time recovering.

Recon VI also helps offer the Reboot Recovery program to area veterans and first responders. The program was written by a clinical psychiatrist who serves as a military therapist, and encompasses specifics of trauma recovery, combat recovery and first responder trauma. The suicide risk drops greatly among those who complete the 12-week program, which Eastwood describes as “faithbased but not preachy,” using examples from Scripture of people who had much to overcome and deal with. Learn more about it at www.rebootrecovery.com.

The 3 p.m. awards ceremony included recognition of the Gold Star Family of Thomas Arthur Ratzlaff, a Navy Seal killed in action when a Chinook helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan in 2011. Ratzlaff’s sister, Julie Adams of Green Forest, was presented with a proclamation from the Arkansas House of Representatives and the special commemorative Gold Star flag. “It means a lot,” said Adams. “One of my fears is that people will for-

get him, and something like this helps remind me that he is still loved and appreciated.”

The following teams received awards and cash prizes for their day’s fishing results:

• First place, Austin Frahm and Caleb Eadon (14.41 catch)

• Second place, Brandon Butler and Corey Eutsler (13.79)

• Third place, Ed Young and Dave Tarpening (13.21) Butler and Eutsler also captured the Big Bass award.

The day’s events also included several great raffle items, including a separate gun raffle with proceeds going toward sending an area Vietnam veteran on an Honor Flight. Veterans fly free to this special tour of the various memorials in Washington D.C., but there is a cost involved for the required companion for each veteran participant.

Learn more about Recon VI via the Facebook page or by calling Vincent Eastwood, 870-4802057. You can also help continue the legacy of Tom Ratzlaff by visiting www.Ratzlegacy.org to register for “The Rat Race,” a June 24 5K supporting grief counseling for kids in several northwest Arkansas schools following the death of a family member.

Boats heading out from Cricket Creek Marina (Photo by permission Gregg Richards, veteran and tournament participant, from Recon VI Facebook page)

See more pics from the Recon VI tournament on page 44!

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Treat Mom to the Resilient Brave Hearts conference, coming to Branson in August

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

Looking for a Mother’s Day gift Mom will really enjoy? A ticket for a day of inspiration and empowerment at the Resilient Brave Hearts Women’s Conference might be just the thing to tuck into that Mother’s Day card! This event is designed to bring women together to celebrate their strength and resilience. Our speakers will share their stories of overcoming adversity and offer practical inspiration. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with other women

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were confirmed. I said, “Ok, God. I’m listening,” and played the song on repeat for the remainder of my commute.

It doesn’t end there. After sending a complaint to my university over some technical issues I’d been dealing with all week, I opened my

who are on a similar journey. We will have breakout sessions where you can dive deeper into specific topics with other attendees; and of course, there will be plenty of time for making new friends.

The conference will be held at Yakov’s Theater, 470 St. Hwy. 248 in Branson, on Saturday and Sunday, August 19-20. The conference themes will draw from the inspirational story of courageous Queen Esther in the Bible.

Courageous and fearless warrior women have been chosen by the King of Kings before time began. The Re-

professor’s weekly announcement. He touched base about the normal school stuff and then he wrote:

“I was thinking about how easy it is to be overwhelmed by everything going on around us. Particularly if you listen to the news. All of the negative influences can bring you down and possibly make you wonder why bother doing all the extra work?

So with that in mind, I came

silient Brave Hearts Women’s Conference goal is to mentor, teach, impart and train those who know they were created “For Such a Time as This.” Through worship, teaching, discussion and mutual support, each woman will leave filled with courage, strength and excitement for their future as they experience Hope, Health and Healing. Perhaps you were brought into the Kingdom to bestow a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair!

Women of all ages from tweens/ young teens, college students, young

across this verse: Psalm 146:2 “I will praise the Lord while I live; I will sing praises to my God while I still have my being.”

This is an important verse for me. Back in 2010 I experienced a “life-changing event.” I lost my voice for six months and my ability to sing. Not sure if you have ever lost something with immeasurable value to you, but singing was mine.

moms, and mature women will enjoy breakout sessions and fellowship as they hear from women whose own stories demonstrate that every woman is highly valued by a loving God. This would also be a wonderful multi-generational getaway.

Speakers scheduled so far include Brenda Ring Wood, “Becoming the Best You;” Brittany Wright; Branson Globe writer Cynthia Thomas; Dee Forbes, “No Longer Broken;” Julie Hedenborg; and Vickie Nicely.

Register for the conference at https://braveheartworkshops.com/ cal/resilient-brave-hearts/. You’ll

It took some time to come to grips that singing praise goes beyond using my voice. Even today, I am unable to sing as I once did.

I’m not sure where you are— or what you’re going through. But I know ONE who does! HE is a “GOOD FATHER!” Sing praise to him not only with your voice, but in what you do. “Work while it is still day…” as the saying goes. And be of

also find options for 2-for-1 and group packages, perfect for bringing your mom or for helping us invite women being served by area nonprofits as they navigate recovery from addiction or trauma. Sponsors are still welcomed, as well as volunteers to assist with breakout sessions, registration, publicity and prayer teams. A sponsorship may also include the opportunity to speak on a topic pertinent to the conference. For information about sponsorships and volunteering, email event@braveheartworkshops.com or call 847-917-9693.

good cheer, the battle is already won. Prayers and blessings for you this week, Chris S.”

Thank you, Lord, for getting through to my sometimes stubborn spirit. No matter what life brings, I promise that “I will praise the Lord while I live; I will sing praises to my God while I still have my being.” That’s the answer to any and all of life’s inevitable snags.

Roark Valley Modular Railroad Club to host open house

Submitted to Branson Globe

Roark Valley Modular Railroad Club invites the community to an open house on Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Club Room on the lower level of the World’s Largest Toy Museum, 3609 W. 76 Country Blvd. in Branson.

The twice-yearly event is a way to introduce the club to new

area residents and others who are interested in modular/model railroads, as well as to highlight new layouts. The May event will showcase a new HO-scale traveling layout and a new Lionel layout recently donated to the club by a family in Ozark, Missouri, so enthusiasts who haven’t been to the club room in a while will want to check these out.

Roark Valley Modular Railroad Club offers fun and fellowship for all ages around a fascinating hobby. Modular railroads are a great hands-on way to learn American history and the value of railroads and trains to the national economy, so a visit to the open house might be a great spring field trip for your family or homeschool group.

Club members volunteer at the club room as their schedules allow, assisting with upkeep of the layouts, running trains and greeting visitors. No experience is required—you can enjoy learning as you volunteer! No room in your home for layouts of your own? No problem; you can run the trains at the club and share your enthusiasm with visitors.

A few times each year, the traveling layout is taken to model train shows and other special events. Although such travel is not required for membership, it’s fun! For more information about joining Roark Valley Modular Railroad Club, visit https://roarkvalleymrr.weebly.com/ or call Richard Grim, 417-527-2243, or email grimprinter@aol.com.

There is no charge to visit the railroad club room; however, regular museum fees apply for those wishing to tour the rest of the museum during their visit. Call 417-332-1499 for museum ticket information, or visit www.worldslargesttoymuseum.com.

New traveling layout is available to view in the club room at the Toy Museum. (Photo submitted by Richard Grim)

New Lionel layout donated by an Ozark, Missouri, family (Photo submitted by Richard Grim)

Reader’s Corner – ‘Every Breath Counts: My Journey Through Asthma’

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

Since 1984, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has declared May to be “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.” A peak season for such issues, May is a perfect time to educate family, friends and co-workers about these problems and their impact on people who must deal with them to navigate daily life.

This year, spring was also the perfect time for the release of “Ev-

ery

Breath Counts:

My Journey Through

Childhood Asthma,” by local author D. D. Davis.

As an elementary-school aged child in 1957, Dennis knew he was different. He dreaded the regular attacks that often resulted in midnight ambulance rides; he hated watching the other kids play games he could only dream about; he felt guilty about the wear and tear his condition caused on his parents, particularly his mother. Although asthma is no more fun

now than it was then, resources have improved; but in 1957, the only hope for Dennis was through the carefully-controlled environment of a sanitarium. After a year on a waiting list, Dennis’s parents placed him in Sunair, where to his pleased surprise he found not only good care but the activities and companionship he craved, and he could do those things with kids who understood. Davis’s writing is engaging as it intersperses informative passages with tributes to people who

lovingly cared for him, along with his memories of family and occasions through the lens of asthma. Now decades later, he looks back on that journey with the realization that he, like many children, had a natural innocence and resilience in spite of the circumstances. Although his asthma did not completely heal, Sunair enabled him to move forward. Other resources developed through the years helped him achieve a productive life including sports, the Marine

Corps, and a college degree and career in architecture, along with raising a family. He is thankful.

Thanks so much to Dennis for reaching out with this excellent book, available on Amazon. It helps make an “awareness month” much more personal, and people for whom it is already personal will be encouraged by his story.

Resources for learning more about asthma and allergies are available at www.aafa.org and at www.cdc.gov.

May is Water Safety Month: Branson Police ask you to be water aware

Submitted to Branson Globe

With summer arriving, Branson Police want to remind you about water safety as you start going to the pool, Branson Parks & Recreation AquaPlex, lakes, and more! Drowning is silent and can happen quickly to children and adults. It is the leading cause of death for infants and young children ages 1-4, and the second-leading cause

of unintentional injury deaths in children aged 1-14 years old. Check out tips for keeping children safe near water at https:// nwsm.phta.org/consumers-parents/safety-tips/. Tips like these can save a life:

• Never leave a child unattended near water, even for a minute.

• Teach children how to swim.

• Install proper barriers, covers

and alarms on and around your pool and spa.

• Know how to perform CPR.

• Put kids in bright colored suits (blue is not recommended) so they stand out against the water. For more information and FUN resources (like coloring books!) for teaching children to #BeWaterAware, visit: https://nwsm.phta. org/consumers-parents/resources/.

All aboard the notable 62-foot yacht, Lady Liberty. With beautiful brass lighting and varnished cherry wood flooring, you’ll cruise Table Rock Lake on a vessel designed based on the iconic Great Gatsby era. Originally built in 2004, Lady Liberty sailed the New York Harbor as a Statute of Liberty tour boat. Now it calls Long Creek Marina home and you can enjoy its beauty with intimate fine dining experiences and casual lake tours all while taking in the beauty of the Ozarks.

V&K Custom Picture Framing open in new location

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

Over 30 years ago, a local newspaper story about father/daughter duos in the Branson/Hollister area featured Ray Brown and his daughter, Kat. When that story appeared in the late 1980s, Kat was already a valuable part of V & K Custom Picture Framing, where she helped her father with computer work and management as well as the actual crafting of custom frames. Ray and his wife, Clydene, opened V & K Frames in 1974 when a friend kept bringing them merchandise to sell, including picture frames that inspired the idea of a quality custom frame shop. The business had outgrown the Browns’ home and was located near historic downtown Hollister, where the 1980s’ story encouraged decorators

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Kathy hails from Omaha, Nebraska, where she spent nearly 30 years in the recruiting and head-hunting world. Kathy began in the field in the 1970s and has worked with many corporations, both large and small, as she honed her skills on building relationships with people of all backgrounds.

Most recently, Kathy and Keith have worked together to fill the needs of Branson area entertainers with their CD, DVD and USB Duplication services.

“We moved from Highway 248

and designers, “If it can be framed, V & K can do it for you!”

Over three decades later, that statement is still true, along with the more recent motto, “Come See Us Before You Get Framed!” After other moves to larger or more convenient spaces, V & K Frames is now open at 5235 E. St. Hwy. 76 in Kirbyville, where Katria Isaacs continues the family commitment to quality custom framing services. Kat took over management of the business in 1993, and Ray Brown passed away in 2007. Clydene is an active retiree in the area, after many years as a Silver Dollar City employee.

Custom framing services at V & K include barn wood frames and computerized mat designs, as well as shadow boxes for those precious family keepsakes and cre-

to Gretna Road, and we have closed the Ozark location,” explained Keith, regarding recent changes at Copy Run. “We are so happy that Mona Chari and Dave Wilson consented to make the move with us. They have combined printing experience of 17 years. We print everything from marketing materials, business cards, blueprints, letterhead, envelopes, banners and more. If you ask ‘Can we print. . .?’ The answer is ‘Yes, we can!’ We will be expanding our services in the near future. Kathy and I will continue to offer our CD, DVD and USB duplication services, just as we have

ative framing to showcase sports memorabilia. Kat says the new location also allows a little extra room for another interest, potting plants and flowers for decorating. Area locals and visitors have probably seen Kat’s work, as V & K Framing has had the honor of working for the Ancient History Museum at Top of the Rock, as well as framing the story of the College of the Ozarks displayed at the Keeter Center. See photos of past projects at the V & K Custom Picture Framing page on Facebook, or call Kat at 417-334-6393 with your questions. The shop is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, so you can bring your project and browse the great selection of framing materials sure to match your decorating goals.

done for 17 years. This, too, will be available at the new location.”

Keith and Kathy want to invite everyone to join them for a grand opening event.

Said Keith, “We will have a grand opening at our new location on Friday, May 19, from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to noon. We will have drawings for prizes including gift cards for restaurants, such as dinner at the Keeter Center, an external computer hard drive, also a large, high quality bluetooth speaker, a guided fishing trip for three on

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One of V&K’s custom projects (Special to Branson Globe)

New Brewing Company offers relaxing family atmosphere

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

Branson is home to a new venue—a perfect spot to hang out with friends and relax.

Holly and Micah Neal recently opened Malt and Barrel Brewing Company. Located at the Cross Creek Center on Branson’s East Highway 76, Malt and Barrel Brewing Company has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, with plenty of refreshing beverages to enjoy.

“We started brewing at home and really enjoyed it,” said Holly Neal. “Right now we serve draft beer. We have eight beers on tap and some in cans. We also have wine and seltzer, non-alcoholic beers, and soda. We don’t serve food, but people can bring in their own food. And, Pizza World,

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next door, works really well with us. If you order from Pizza World, they’ll even bring it over for you.”

Holly and Micah hadn’t experienced owning an establishment like Malt and Barrel before beginning this venture.

“I am a teacher in Hollister,” Holly explained. “I’ve been a teacher there for 13 years. Micah has a background in a little bit of everything. We just liked the idea of having a place where people could come and sit and get back to just having conversations with one another.”

Holly continued, “It’s a place where people can gather and have those important conversations with each other without being distracted.”

With its welcoming atmosphere, Malt and Barrel is open to everyone.

food and fun!”

Copy Run’s new location is 566 Gretna Road, Suite C in Branson. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. To reach them by phone, call 417-3346611, or email them at copyrun@

Said Holly, “Everyone is welcome. We have board games. We are family friendly.”

Malt and Barrel Brewing Company recently celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony, where many stopped by for a first-hand look at the venue, complete with a variety of wooden furniture crafted by Micah himself. A selection of musical choices in the form of vinyl records offered a peaceful background as guests enjoyed a beverage, relaxed and mingled.

Malt and Beverage Brewing Company is located at 224 Cross Creek, Suite G. Hours are 12 to 8 Sunday through Thursday (closed on Wednesday). Hours on Friday and Saturday are 12 noon to 10 pm.

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“The customer can bring their idea to us, and we will design it, print it and provide the best quality completed product in the desired quantity at a reasonable cost,” noted Keith.

Malt and Barrel offers a relaxing, family friendly atmosphere. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)

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Memories from the Homestead: Happy Birthday, Powersite Dam

Our beautiful Lake Taneycomo opened many doors for our community when it was completed one hundred and ten years ago this week. Originally a warm water lake, it brought large numbers of visitors and communities such as Rockaway Beach became a top Ozarks destination. Powersite Dam located downstream from Branson is where it all began.

Efforts to build the dam had been discussed immediately when the railroad was completed in late 1905. In 1909 proposals began with talk of a

dam for the generation of electricity. In February 1911, Congress approved the proposal and very quickly construction was underway. Located above Forsyth a short distance, survey crews were in place digging test pits and once that was completed, the official plans with specifications were finished and work moved forward. The Ambursen Hydraulic Construction Company of Boston was contracted to complete the project. At that time, it was the largest dam they had ever constructed. Machinery and workers were

in place by the fall of 1911, and as many as 800 men were involved during the construction. Camp Ozark became the community, built to accommodate all the workers and their families. It’s believed their population was over one thousand. Payroll was around $1,500 per day. The specifications called for the dam to be 1,063 feet in length, with 593 feet of spillway, and the structure would be seventy feet in height. Believed to be one of the largest dams for electrical use, the approximate cost was $3,250,000. It was the

first hydro-power dam in Missouri.

In March 1913, significant rainfall caused the waterway to fill ahead of schedule and water came over the top of the dam as it was nearing completion. Officially complete on May 10, 1913, the new Lake Taneycomo would include 53 miles of shoreline and would cover 2,080 acres of land. It filled to capacity in an impressive amount of time—30 hours.

A fifty-year license was issued to the Ozark Power and Water Company; the four generating units were installed by June 1913, capable of producing 60 million kilowatt hours of electricity. Now many southwest Missouri communities would receive electricity for the first time. By the mid-1920s, the Ozark Power and Water Company merged with Empire Electric.

Today the recreational and hydropower opportunities continue. And for those of you who have never seen it, take a drive over to Forsyth and visit the Powersite Dam, one of our area’s fabulous historical sites.

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native of Taney County, and a member of the Sons of the Pioneers.

Congratulations to City of Branson’s April Employee of the Month

Kyle Knudsen, Branson Public Works/Engineering department, was nominated for his outstanding teamwork and cooperation. He recently took the initiative to learn Spanish on his own time and volunteers to use his new skills to help other departments when they need a translator. This

comes in handy frequently for the Police and Human Resources Departments. Kyle also started a monthly safety newsletter for his department to make sure everyone stays current on safety standards and policies. He routinely goes out of his way to help others with no need for recognition. Congratulations, and keep up the good work

Submitted to Branson Globe

Kyle Knudsen (Special to Branson Globe)

Out of the mouths of babes...

By TIFFANY GRAVETT, Staff Writer

• I took the kids to dinner recently and we were discussing our day. I told Silas a joke I told at work and when I was done he said, “Mom, what was the joke?” I said, “THAT was the joke.” He said, “Oh...did anyone laugh? That wasn’t very funny.” Silas, age 9

• Malachi’s prayer: “Dear dod, I love dinosawrs.” - Malachi, age 3

• Judah told me one time that I smell like beautiful Godzillia’s. (He meant azaleas.) - Judah, age 10

• Caidyn talking to his daddy: Daddy: Bub, you need to drink more water, we are made of water. Caidyn: Why you so fat then? - Caidyn, age 6

• Yesterday Chloe stayed home sick from school. This morning Chloe and Charlee are fussing with each other. Running away from Chloe, Charlee said, “Moooooommmmm! I ready to take her to school. She makes me crazy!” - Chloe, age 10; Charlee, age 3

• One more from Charlee: Mom: Charlee Rae, what are you doing? Charlee: Just washing in the blood of the Lamb!

• When talking about different photography, I mentioned doing sports photography and Jonah said, “That’s a whole nother ball game!” - Jonah, age 15

• “Who is goodwill and why do you keep giving him all my stuff?” - Jett, age 7 (littlehoots. com)

• Lyric: How did the baby get in mommy’s tummy? Bentley: I think babies come from the heart, and travel down through the blood into the tummy.Lyric, age 4; Bentley, age 7 (littlehoots.com)

• “Is saying “amen” like pressing the send button to God?”

- Alex, age 7 (littlehoots.com)

• “I don’t have to marry anyone because I want to be a scientist.” - Julianna, age 4 (littlehoots.com)

• “Dad, did you come over on the boat, or were you one of the Indians?” -Logan, age 5 (littlehoots.com)

Weekend fundraiser benefits Branson PD K9 units

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

A weekend fundraising event raised money for—and awareness of—the Branson Police Department’s K9 units.

“We’re raising money for our K9 officers for duty equipment or training equipment,” explained Karen Oswald, a member of the BPD Citizens Academy Alumni. We’re also promoting our upcoming Citizens Police Academy, which will start in September. It is a 12-week class where you learn about every department within the Branson Police Department. You get to experience wearing the SWAT equipment, doing fingerprinting, and you just come out more knowledgeable about the police department in general. We’re also here to support our police department, to meet people and say Hi.” K9 Officer Cobra was on hand for the event, along with his handler

Officer Ward.

Said Oswald, ‘’K9 Officer Cobra and Officer Ward took pictures, met with people and shared information about our K9 units. We’re finding out a lot of people are not aware that the Branson PD even has a K9 unit, much less two, so we’re trying to get the word out about what Branson has to offer.”

Oswald shared information about the upcoming BPD Citizens Academy, noting that the Citizens Academy would benefit anyone who lives or works in the Branson city limits and has an interest in learning more about the Branson Police Department.

is over the program and actual people from the departments come and speak to the class. For the class on Administration, Chief Shmitt will come, the Statistics Department will come, for SWAT, it’s the actual SWAT Officer. The Evidence Officer will come and show you how to do fingerprinting. The fire department will come and do a First Aid/CPR night. The classes are held at the Ball Parks of America. They have a combined training facility with the police and fire departments. It’s a great facility and a wonderful class.”

For additional information on

the Police Department Citizens Academy, contact Officer Darold Donathan at 417-337-8503.

As for Saturday’s fundraiser, it brought in $541. With a matching donation presented to the BPD, the day’s total was over $1,000 in funds to help the Police Department K9 Units.

For additional information, please contact Officer Darold Donathan at 417-337-8503.

“You will have to fill out an application and send it in to the police department,” said Oswald. “You can learn about every department. You get to see how the officers interact. It’s so informative. Officer

Donathan

Above, right: K9 Officer Cobra, with his handlers, was the star of the show at Saturday’s fundraiser. Below, right: Members of the Branson Police Department Citizens Academy Alumni raised money for the K9 Units of the Branson Police Department. (Photos by K.D. Michaels)

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be praying for me. I could go on and on and never even touch the surface of how much I love and adore my mama. She is definitely my angel on this earth. I always told her, when I was a little girl, that I wanted to be just like her. Her reply was always, ‘No, you want to be better than me,’ always putting her family before herself. She is the absolute best and perfect mom. So this Mother’s Day, it’s an honor to spend time with my mom. I cherish every minute God gives us. I am blessed.”

Sharena Snadon spoke of her mom, Pat, saying, “My mom is amazing. She was always selflessly devoted when I was growing up, and I am so thankful that we have always been close. As we are both getting older now, I realize how lucky I am to have my mom right next door and especially that my children have been blessed with her being an important part of our lives. Everything I am, I am because of her!”

Longtime Branson entertainer

Randy Plummer shared his thoughts on his mom, Rosie, noting, “For me, Mom means everything! She has done more than I could ever repay,

and still does so much for the family. She is not one to toot her own horn. She just does what she does, and I am so thankful to the Lord for her!”

“Our mom is our superhero!” said Catherine Haygood, of the Haygoods fame, on behalf of her brothers and herself, when asked about their mom, Marie. “Mom has supported us and encouraged us to be the best we can be in all areas of our life. She makes sure all her kids and grandkids are taken care of first and offers a helping hand whenever she can. She is the glue that holds our family together and is the strongest woman we know. She means the world to us, and her favorite quote has gotten us through some tough times—’Live life to the fullest and give thanks to God in all things.’ We love you, Mom!”

Not everyone is able to celebrate Mother’s Day with their Mom. Some readers noted that their mothers are no longer with them, however, the fond memories live on.

Said Lynda Lynn, “My mom, Pauline Marie Brandshaw, was the mother of eight children. She was

an entrepreneur, buying and selling real estate for 60 years. She was an avid churchgoer and loved the Lord with all her heart. She taught me many things in life, and was loved by many. RIP.”

Dr. Dale Smith recalled, “My mother, Ruby Jewel Farless Smith, lost both parents by the time she was 12 years old. She was married to my dad at age 14. Not much schooling but she knew one thing very well. She was love! She was our family anchor and she provided a sense of security for me, three siblings and my father. She led us to church in the 1930s. She led us through all the doors that helped us become a loving family. She was a wonderful singer. At an early age, she taught me to sing harmony by ear. She instilled a caring spirit in me that led to a life as a music teacher. My life’s blessings grew out of her giving spirit. I hold her in my heart.”

Said Branson headliner Doug Gabriel of his mother, Dorothy, “It’s hard to believe that it has been two years since my beautiful mom passed away and is now with Jesus. I miss

my mom every day, as we were very close, and I spent time with her. To me, she was the perfect mom, as she always put her family’s needs above her own. She was my number one fan and encouraged me to sing, even as a young child. I would use my jump rope for my microphone and Mom’s coffee table as my stage, and Mom would cheer me on as I would sing Elvis, Tom Jones and other artists she would play on her stereo. She was a very godly woman and was always pointing people to Jesus. I miss her big smile and laughter and just visiting with her. I am so thankful to God for my mom, Dorothy Gabriel. I know I’ll see her again in heaven, and I look forward to our reunion.”

Gabriel continued, “If you are someone who still has your Mom, be sure and love on her as much as you can. You’ll be glad you did! I wish my mom a very Happy Heavenly Mother’s Day! I love you so much and miss you more than you’ll ever know!”

The staff of the Branson Globe wishes mothers everywhere a very Happy Mother’s Day!

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sold in the City of Branson, Missouri, to go to the General Fund and be used for public safety?”

During the discussion preceding the vote, Alderman Cody Fenton expressed concern over earmarking the tax proceeds for public safety on a tax with no sunset provision. What if, 20 years from now, there was a greater need for the proceeds to be used for something else? He said that, as currently written, they must use the tax proceeds for public safety. He also said that if priorities were changed in the future, there would have to be an election allowing any change in the use of the tax proceeds.

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infrastructure improvements and to directly share with the citizens and business communities of Branson how tax dollars are being put to work,” said Cathy Stepp, Branson City Administrator. “The Capital Projects Tracker is a terrific addition as we move toward a fully interactive dashboard site for the public,” said Stepp.

“I’m proud of our city’s staff and leadership in launching this initiative and taking the Board of Alder-

Police Chief Eric Schmidt and Lauber both presented information that the legal sale of recreational marijuana increases activity and costs for law enforcement and emergency services. After some discussion, the BOA decided the need was “here and now” and did not change the earmark for public safety.

This is the BOA’s first reading of the ordinance. The second reading and finalization will be at its May 23 meeting. The second reading will be part of the approval of the Consent Agenda. Unless removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of an alderman or member of the public, it will pass and become final without further discussion.

men’s direction to heart in increasing transparency with our citizens and fostering innovative ways to show how our city is committed to operating at the speed of business,” said Branson Mayor Larry Milton.

“We are more focused than ever on accountability of taxpayer dollars, enhancing community development, and making Branson the best place to live, work and play,” the Mayor concluded.

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Cinco de Mayo celebrated in Hollister

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer Arrowhead Building

Supply,

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181 Hollister Pointe Dr. in Hollister, was the place to be on Friday, May 5. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the area’s Latino/Hispanic community turned out to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, with festivities sponsored by Arrowhead and parent company SRS Distribution of McKinney, Texas.

In addition to SRS Para Latino, which helps encourage and empower Latino-owned construction industry businesses, vendors included industry partners Owens Corning, CertainTeed, IKO, Provia, LP, Giberon and RoofHub. Spokespersons for both Arrowhead and SRS emphasized their appreciation for the hard-working Latino community, who often own building service

businesses such as bricklaying and roofing or provide excellent labor for such businesses; several local contractors in attendance expressed their appreciation for those employees and work crews.

Nonprofit organizations Cox Health, Faith Community Health, Taney County Partnership and Skaggs Foundation also hosted information tables. Alex Stephens, Community Development Coordinator for Faith Community Health, said FCH wants to be intentional about reaching out to people who work hard and contribute to the community but happen to fall in the health coverage gap. Other nonprofit representatives agreed, affirming that the Latino/Hispanic community, many of whom are self-employed or seasonally employed in tourism, makes a big difference for Branson/Hollister and the surrounding area and deserve to know more about the services available to them.

The celebration included great giveaways from the vendors, raffle items, drinks compliments of SRS, and a wonderful lunch by Little Hacienda. The band Los Elegi2 provided great live music, with musicians and singers moving effortlessly between mariachi style, Spanish-language favorites, and solid country classics. A good time was had by all!

Above: Los Elegi2 provided music. At right: The “Para Latinos” arm of SRS Distribution, parent company for Arrowhead Building Supply, was the primary sponsor, and provided a popular drink selection. (Photos by Cynthia J. Thomas)

Fundraiser to benefit Taneyhills Library to be held Saturday

By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer

A fundraiser to benefit the Taneyhills Library is set for Saturday. Sponsored by Embers Cigar Lounge and the ‘eMbers Only Cigar Club,’ a Sporting Clay Tournament will be held at the Bass Pro Shops Shooting Academy in Ridgedale. For $100, a shooter can sign up as an individual to be placed on a team, or sign up a team of four for only $400. Shooters must register by 12 noon on Friday, by contacting Embers Cigar Lounge (www.emberscigar.com) or the Taneyhills Library (www.thlibrary.org).

Another facet of the fundraiser is a silent auction, to be held at Embers Cigar Lounge on Saturday. Some of the many items to be auctioned include a two-night stay

at Big Cedar’s Falls Lodge, a fourhour boat rental at Big Cedar’s Bent Hook Marina, four rounds of golf from Pointe Royale Golf Course, two rounds of golf from Branson Hills Golf Club, and dinner and a movie for two from IMAX Entertainment Complex.

The silent auction also features bar ware, artwork and several fun items.

The silent auction will be held at Embers Cigar Lounge, 17 Downing Street in Hollister on Saturday, May 13, 12 noon to 3 p.m. Library supporters are encouraged to visit Embers and place their bids.

Embers is raffling off a Smith & Wesson AR-15 on Saturday, as well. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $20 per ticket or six for $100. Raffle tickets may be pur-

chased at Embers Cigar Lounge. The Taneyhills Library and Embers Cigar Lounge wish to thank all of the local businesses who have joined the fundraising efforts as lane sponsors for the Sporting Clay Tournament. Sponsors include Ed’s Heating and Cooling, All-Tech Energy LLC, the Branson Globe, Built Right LLC, Branson Hollister Lions Club, L & J Plumbing Supply, Doug Baker State Farm Insurance, 417 Lumber, Bank of Missouri, Macadoodles, Core & Main, RPT Homes LLC, Embers Cigar LLC, VanderNet Technology Services, and Lazy Valley Resort LLC.

“Kevin and I see the library as a great asset to our community,” said Betsy McConnell, owner of Embers Cigar Lounge. “We love that our

cigar club at Embers voted to make them the recipient of our upcoming fundraiser. Everyone at the library has worked so hard to help make this event a success. It’s been a lot of fun working with Marcia and her team.”

Said Marcia Schemper-Carlock, Director of the Taneyhills Library,

“This has been a fun event for us. The eMbers Only Cigar Club has been a pleasure to work with. They have been enthusiastic about the fundraiser, and more importantly, they see the value in what Taneyhills Library does for the community.”

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Tequila Lime Marinade

By Chef Jeff Woodward, The Rogue Chef

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Yield: 1 ½ Cups

Ingredients:

• 3T Tequila

• 3T Fresh Lime Juice

• 1C Canola Oil

• 1T Chopped Garlic

• ½ T Chopped Shallots

• ¼ tsp Salt

• ¼ tsp Fine Ground Pepper

• ½ tsp Thyme

• ½ tsp Oregano

Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a blender until fully incorporated. Store for usage in the refrigerator for up to 14 days.

To Use Marinade:

1. Take chicken thighs (or other meat) and place in a one-gallon Zip Lock bag.

2. Add ½ cup of marinade for 8 chicken thighs.

3. Remove air and seal.

4. Move meat around in the bag to cover it with Marinade.

5. Let rest for at least 2 hours and no more than 4 hours.

6. Grill or bake until the internal temperature of chicken thighs is 165 degrees.

If you’d like The Rogue Chef to make this Marinade or any other food items, contact him at 618977-3156 or www.TheRogueChefBranson.com

Easy Nutella Brownies

By KERRY DAWN GREEN

Ingredients:

• 5 eggs

• 1 jar Nutella, large

• 1 cup flour

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs.

2. Add the Nutella and mix well. Add the flour and mix gently, careful not to over mix.

3. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool fully and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Enjoy!

Song of Hope Museum shares Branson’s musical history

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

When the Song of Hope Museum opened on Saturday, it brought with it a plethora of Branson history.

Founded by Marshall Howden, longtime Branson resident, member of the Branson City Council, music lover and grandson of musical legend Mel Tillis, the Song of Hope movement has a mission

to preserve the history and assist in advancing the future of the live music show industry in Branson. The new Song of Hope Museum is doing just that.

“The museum started with purchasing the guitar neck from the Jim Stafford Theater, and our brochure collection came afterwards. Since then, it’s just been people giving us stuff to put on

display,” said Howden. “We’ve got two buildings. One is a little bit more of a rustic feel, and then we’ve got the very professional Branson Boom exhibit that will be here for the month of May. I love the stained glass piece that was atop Tony Orlando’s Yellow Ribbon Theater. I love the model of Granddaddy’s theater. It’s so cool. We’re very interactive here. We’ve got a piano so you can learn to play Andy Williams tunes and Mickey Gilley tunes, and we’ve got songbooks from them. You’ll be able to turn on the record player and play some records. And, of course, the brochure collection has between 700 and 800 brochures, going back to the late 1980s. I just describe it as a very organic piece of Branson history.”

Howden was quick to offer his thanks to those who helped make the museum a reality. Said Howden, “Matt Bailey is

a board member of the Song of Hope Historical Society. He is a former intern of Jim Stafford. It was sort of his idea. Actually, he and another lady called me and suggested, independently of each other, that we get the sign down from the Jim Stafford Theater. So, I’d like to thank him. I’d like to thank Cindy Merry and Michael London, who tremendously helped me with this, especially with the Branson Boom exhibit, and Cindy, with her tremendous amount of knowledge. We’ve got the theater exhibit. We’re not done with it yet, but I’m categorizing all the theaters that have been in Branson, and her knowledge was invaluable. I really want to thank her. And, I want to thank Mayor Milton, as well, because he named me the Ambassador to the Shows, and if it wasn’t for his help and the city’s help in doing all of the proclamations that

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The little red schoolhouse next door to the Baldknobbers Famous Theatre has become a museum of the stars of Branson. Marshall Howden, grandson of Mel Tillis, is responsible for this new pictorial attraction. (Photo by George Kurland)

Yakov with Marshall Howden at the museum. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)

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we’ve done, it wouldn’t have been possible, so I want to thank him, as well.”

In regards to the Branson Boom exhibit, Michael London, longtime publisher of the Branson Update publication—one of the most effective marketing tools to share Branson with the group tour industry—noted, “Marshall was calling for donations for his Song of Hope Museum, and I had some stuff. This exhibit features 20 years of Branson Update. It was created to represent the Branson Boom era. The exhibit shows the Boom starting in 1994. Certainly, the elements were there in 1993. The national press in 1992 (and late 1991) caused the giant interest. So, there was already some building here and the building boomed. There were obviously already tours coming here, but the tours really started booming. The buses were coming in with really

big numbers by 1994.”

London added, “The exhibit wouldn’t have been possible without Marshall’s enthusiasm and drive and boundless energy to get this thing going.”

Admission to the Song of Hope Museum—including the Branson Boom exhibit—is free, and area residents and visitors alike are encouraged to visit.

“During the month of May, we will be open Saturdays from 1 to 8 p.m. and the rest of the week, from 4 to 8 p.m. We are closed on Tuesdays,” said Marshall. “After the month of May, we’ll keep you posted on our hours, as we determine how we’re going to get the museum staffed. We will let you know about that.”

The Song of Hope Museum is located at 673 Historic Highway 165 in Branson, in the Coffelt Country Craft Village.

“It’s been nine months of really hard work, but it’s certainly been a labor of love,” Howden

explained, on getting the museum open. “I’m feeling overwhelmed with the response, and the people really do appreciate it. I really feel that people are excited about what they’re seeing. It’s so nostalgic and nostalgia is so powerful. We all care about this community and love this industry.”

Branson Boom exhibit at the Song of Hope Museum displays 20 years of memorabilia (Photo by K.D. Michaels)

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Many in attendance at Ozark Mountain Prayer Breakfast

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

Branson’s Annual Prayer Breakfast was held last week in celebration of National Day of Prayer.

Hosted by Ozark Mountain Legacy, the 22nd annual prayer breakfast was enjoyed by hundreds of attendees of all ages, gathering to pray for our community, our leaders, our nation and our youth.

Local Christian businessman Mike Pitman of the Sight and Sound Theatre served as master of ceremonies for the special morning.

William “Will” Graham IV, the grandson of the late Billy Graham, was the keynote speaker for the event. Graham began his evangelistic ministry in 2006 and has shared the love and hope of Jesus with more than a million people around the world since that time.

Talented vocalist Mark Chris-

tian shared several powerful musical selections.

“What an amazing morning at the Ozark Mountain Prayer Breakfast,” said Doug Gabriel, Branson headline entertainer whose father, Don Gabriel, was a leading force behind the idea of the original Ozark Mountain Prayer Breakfast. “The attendance was unbelievable and has grown into the second largest prayer breakfast in the nation. My dad and mom would be so proud to see how much the prayer breakfast has grown over the years. The message by Billy Graham’s grandson William Graham was truly uplifting and challenging to all of us to live our lives in 100% obedience to God.”

Gabriel continued, “It was also great to hear a good friend sing today. Mark Christian did an amazing job and sings his heart out for Jesus. He is so talented

and his heart is bigger than he is, and that’s saying a lot, because Mark is a big guy! I also want to congratulate Charlie Ingram on receiving the Don and Dorothy Gabriel Kingdom Builder Award, as Charlie is so deserving. I am so grateful for the godly parents God has given me, and I know they were smiling down today.”

Dr. Marla Woodmansee, an International Television Minister, conference speaker, and author shared her thoughts on the importance of the National Day of Prayer.

“Prayer can move mountains, because nothing is impossible with God! Nations have been saved and protected because people prayed. During times of peace and prosperity, or struggle and strife, the National Day of Prayer is a time set aside to join together with our brothers and sisters to turn our hearts collectively to God,” explained Dr. Marla. “When we fervently seek Him for divine guidance and help in time of need, anything is possible. God is our source for hope, turnarounds and blessings. Led by clergymen, the observance of National Prayer dates back to 1774 when the people of Virginia assembled together for prayer. A nation that prays together stays together!”

Vocalist Mark Christian with Doug Gabriel (via Facebook)

Moms for America engage Hispanic mothers

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

Area resident Rose Wilcox has joined forces with Moms for America to help in a special way. With a background of helping with local, state and national organizations, Wilcox is experienced in lending a hand for worthy causes. She recently approached Moms for America to volunteer in uniting and engaging moms of Hispanic descent. Said Wilcox, “Hispanic moms, like all moms, want to do something to be proactive in our communities. There are many concerns that we need to have a voice in favor of values and common goals to strengthen our families and community. Moms for America encompasses many of our beliefs. Uniting moms’ voices and being informed on what we can do to have a voice is important. It is exciting for me to work on this wonderful organization because it is a challeng-

ing time in our country and lives. Our group can meet virtually, at lunch or dinner, or at a park with the kiddos.”

Moms for America offers resources to help educate and provide guidance to mothers in the community and across the country.

“I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than to invite more moms to meet and feel there is a place we can talk about common interests,” noted Wilcox. “While there are many organizations where moms volunteer, Moms for America is a place where moms can be served and taught. Our national founder and president happens to be from Missouri. However, we have a wonderful network and membership of over half a million moms in the U.S. I’m looking forward to getting to meet and know more moms in our area and even across the U.S. Some of the topics we cover teach about rais-

ing patriots through our cottage meetings, empowering moms to take control of our children’s education, and connecting moms with like-minded and motivated moms.”

Moms for America is free to join, and is open to any parent, grandparent or other family member who would like to take advantage of the many classes, informative videos, training, seminars and other teaching on topics including American History, the Constitution, public education and much more. More information regarding Moms for America can be found at their website, www.MomsforAmerica.us.

Moms for America is holding a meet and greet on Wednesday, May 24, at 10:30 a.m. at the Taneyhills Library, 200 South 4th Street in Branson. For more information on that event, contact Rose Wilcox at Hwilcox2010@gmail.com.

Rose Wilcox (Special to Branson Globe)

Forsyth Music Department presents spring concert

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

The Forsyth music department presented their spring concert on Sunday afternoon, May 7, featuring the middle school choir under the direction of Mrs. Payton Burnett and the beginning, middle school and high school bands under the direction of Mr. Philip Thomas.

The concert opened with the choir presenting several selections affirming the potential and value of every student, including the spiritual “Shine on Me.” Mrs. Burnett

also recognized several students for their outstanding participation in the District Middle School Honor Choir earlier this spring: fifth grade students Lee Brown, Eva Estes, and Chloe Marek; sixth grade Sophie Burnett, Maddox Compton, Madison Hagey, and Camden Hendrickson; eighth grade Lauren Bates and Emily River.

The band portion of the concert started with sixth grade beginning band, offered as a full class period for the first time this year. After “Japanese Folk Song,” Mr. Thomas complimented the students on their accomplishments since starting on their instruments last fall.

Several sixth grade students then combined with the seven-eight band to perform their contest selections, for which they received a I rating at the West Plains Middle School Music Festival. Mr. Thomas presented an award to Hallie Groff for her I rating on a flute solo at the festival, as well as awards to Grayson Boone, Outstanding Beginning Band Stu-

dent; Hallie Groff, Outstanding Middle School Band Student; and Sibani Rivera, Most Improved Middle School Band Student.

The high school band also performed their contest pieces, including “Midnight Moments” by Jonathan Martin, a former student of Mr. Thomas who now composes professionally. Several eight grade students joined the high school band for state contest, where the band received their first “outstanding” II rating in several years.

The 2023 John Philip Sousa Outstanding Band Student award went to Ryan Cardwell for leadership and musicianship. Cardwell was also named “Most Improved” high school band member. An outstanding percussionist, he expressed interest in learning tuba last fall despite never having played a brass instrument, and his hard work led to a medal at state for a tuba solo!

High school students receiving district solo/ensemble “outstanding” awards included Alaina Blom, Clarinet; Ryan Cardwell, Marimba; Trumpet Trio of Cora Crone, Sara Hanley, and Emerald Alge; and Brass Quintet of Easton Siwek, Emerald Alge, Cora Crone, Sara Hanley, and Ryan Cardwell. State solo awards included Ryan Cardwell, Silver, tuba; Cora Crone, Silver, trumpet; and Ryan Cardwell, Bronze, snare drum.

Mrs. Burnett and Mr. Thomas thanked the families for their support, Mr. Luke Bates for technical assistance at the concert, and Mrs. Hannah Gailey, accompanist for the choir and for solos at contest. Mr. Thomas also thanked the administration for their support of the band, including the purchase of a 4.5-octave marimba to replace a smaller and much older instrument. Percussionist Ryan Cardwell enjoyed the instrument for his final semester, and it will be a lasting investment in continued growth of the band program.

The concert ended with the high school band presenting movie themes from Jurassic Park and Pirates of the Caribbean, followed by refreshments.

Above: High school band performance. Below, right: Mr. Thomas presents the John Philip Sousa Outstanding Band Student Award to senior Ryan Cardwell. (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)

Branson/Tri-Lakes education briefs: Our area schools are awesome!

Branson High School Buccaneer Ball held

nizes excellence among Branson Schools classified staff members such as bus drivers, school nurses, paraprofessionals, administrative assistants, custodians, IT professionals and nutrition services staff.

Health Services Coordinator and Branson High School nurse, DeAnna Newberry, or ‘Nurse D’ as she’s often referred to, received nominations from students, school families and colleagues.

“Nurse D is so deserving of this award,” says Branson High School Assistant Principal, Dr. Anthony Lourenco. “She is one of the most caring, thoughtful individuals I know. Her passion for students is unprecedented.”

Fellow school nurse, Leigh Ann Sporich, says Nurse D goes above and beyond for the entire Health Services team every day. “Even on the hardest days, she never wavers from her joyous smile and kind ways,” says Sporich.

Nurse D was honored by Superintendent, Dr. Brad Swofford, along with members of the Health Services team, High School drumline, cheerleaders and faculty members. College of the Ozarks holds Baccalaureate for graduating seniors

The College of the Ozarks held a Baccalaureate Service at Williams Memorial Chapel, followed by a luncheon in The Howell W. Keeter Athletic Complex on April 30. The graduating seniors also participated in one of the College’s long-standing traditions, the catwalk, which was made even more memorable with addition of a symbolic walk through The Empty Cross™ on campus. For the first time in the College’s history, the Baccalaureate Service was held as a separate event from the Commencement Ceremony. Dr. Brad Johnson, president of College of the Ozarks, delivered remarks to

the graduating seniors. The service took place during the regular chapel service time, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. During the luncheon, each member of the graduating class took time to write on stones — positive memories or notes about the impact the College has made on them. College of the Ozarks hosts 28th Camp Lookout for area youth Camp Lookout has returned for a 28th year of summer camp. This year’s camp theme, “Solid as The Rock,” was designed to remind

campers of the importance of a relationship with Jesus.

For the summer of 2023, 10 sessions of camp will be offered from May 29 – Aug. 3. Approximately 50 campers, ages 8-12 from Stone and Taney counties, participate in Camp Lookout activities each week. For more information or to reserve a spot, visit https://cofo.edu/ camplookout.

Campers should be dropped off on Mondays at 3:30 p.m., with camp

Branson Schools recently celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week, May 1-5. During that week, and throughout the year, we honor the extraordinary educators who make a daily difference in students’ lives. Thank you to the Branson Education Foundation, Branson PTO, and all of our community partners who spoiled our teachers and staff during Teacher Appreciation Week. We are thankful for every teacher committed to student success in Branson Public Schools!

Pirate Proud Honoree: Nurse DeAnna Newberry

The Pirate Proud honor recog-

Branson Schools celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week

SEE SCHOOLS ARE AWESOME, PAGE 40

The Buccaneer Ball was held recently at The Branson Convention Center. Seniors Kyshin Isringhausen and Sommara Darnell were crowned 2023 Prom King and Queen. (Special to Branson Globe)

Branson teachers are celebrated. (Special to Branson Globe)

Nurse DeAnna Newberry (Special to Branson Globe)

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activities running through 6 p.m. on Thursday. Campers’ experiences include worship, Bible training, swimming, and visiting Silver Dollar City. Camp weeks will conclude with a parent and camper dinner at 5 p.m. on Thursday.

Gibson Technical Center Professionals of the Month named

The Gibson Technical Center Professionals of the Month for May are Tyler McVay and Dusty Rader. McVay is a junior from Branson enrolled in the Marine Tech program. Rader is a junior from Reeds Spring who is also enrolled in the Marine Tech program. Hollister May staff member of the month recognized

The Hollister R-V School District recognized Mr. Kenny Dixon at the

May board of education meeting as the staff member of the month.

Mr. Kenny is a bus driver and serves on the maintenance team.

Dr. Woods, Assistant Superintendent of District Operations, shared that Kenny always goes above and beyond, doing anything he is asked and doing it with a servant’s heart. “Kenny is at school on weekends and holidays. He thinks outside the box as he cheerfully goes about his work, doing all he can to help kids,” Dr. Woods stated. Hollister May teacher of the month honored

The Hollister R-V School District honored their Teacher of the Month, Mrs. Tiffany Buttram, at the May

Board of Education meeting. Mrs. Buttram is a first grade teacher at the Hollister Early Childhood Center.

“Her impact on our community is far-reaching,” Mr. Waugh said. Mrs. Buttram helps with curriculum initiatives and continually seeks ways to demonstrate that she is a lifelong learner. She was in Hollister’s first master’s cohort and is currently going through LETRS training to continue to help students the best she can. Hollister is proud to have Mrs. Buttram on its team and is thankful as she serves both the school and the community!

Hollister Schools recognize El Pablano

The Hollister R-V School Dis-

trict presented El Pablano Mexican Restaurant (Hollister) with its May Community Spotlight Award at the recent board of education meeting. Dr. Jared Terry, Hollister High School Principal, presented the award on behalf of the school district. Paco accepted the award on behalf of El Pablano.

Dr. Terry shared that El Pablano surprised Hollister High School with free lunch for all teachers and staff. “They didn’t want anything in return,” Dr. Terry stated. “Paco said you work hard, and we just want to take care of you!”

Registration is now open for Hollister’s summer school fun Hollister Tiger Summer School 2023 will be held from May 31 through June 27. School will begin at 7:50 a.m. and dismiss at 2:30 p.m. each day. There will be free transportation, breakfast and lunch. You do not have to live in the Hollister School District to attend summer school.

Early Childhood and Elementary students will get to see their next year’s classroom and partic-

Tyler McVay (Special to Branson Globe)

Dusty Rader (Special to Branson Globe)

Kenny Dixon and BOE Member Chris Kaempfer (Special to Branson Globe)

Buttram and BOE President Andy Penrod (Special to Branson Globe)

Paco and BOE Member Jae Jones (Special to Branson Globe)

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ipate in amazing field trips, and other fun activities. Middle School students have a variety of courses to choose from including Adventures in Cooking and Outdoor Adventures. And high school students can “get on the fast track for life” with both seated and virtual classes to choose from.

Students can enroll online for summer school fun, free transportation, free meals, fabulous fun, unforgettable experiences, and nutritious breakfast and lunch at https://www.hollister.k12. mo.us/47160?articleID=101444.

Hollister student accepted to all state show choir

Reeds Spring High School Students of the Month

Recognized as high school students of the month are Cameron Carr, Lauren Elwood, Thomas McGuane, and Talon Lemoine Band, choir members shine at solo and ensemble contest

Reeds Spring High School band and choir members performed at the State Solo & Ensemble Competition last week. Madilyn Irvin earned gold for her clarinet solo and Landon Munhollon earned gold for his vocal solo. Havik Arnall earned silver for her vocal solo, Alex Thomas earned bronze for his vio-

lin solo, and the clarinet quartet of Irvin, Jypsie Atchison, Sydney Eby, and Reed Thierbach earned bronze.

Students show creativity at art show Reeds Spring High School students earned several awards for their creations at the Big 8 Art Show. Rosalina Ellersick received first place and Best in Show for 3D Functional Art. Kate Kinzbach placed second in the same category. Jackson Sifford placed first in Landscape and Natalie Taylor was first in Animation. Other award winners included ReAdalyn Ball

(second in 3D Sculpture and third in Portfolio), and Anna Caravella (third in Graphic Design).

7-9pm May 14, 2023 at Denny’s Hwy 76 Branson, MO

Hollister High School senior Macy Everett has been accepted into the Missouri All State Show Choir. She earned a spot in the top 17 sopranos that auditioned.

Everett auditioned last year and was accepted as an alternate, but did not get to perform. This year, Everett will rehearse with the all state group in July which will then perform at University Plaza Hotel on July 19.

RSMS Character Students for April recognized

Every month, Reeds Spring Middle School highlights and emphasizes the importance of one of the “7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens,” based on the book by Sean Covey. April’s habit was Sharpen the Saw.

The RSMS Character Students for April are Hannah Bradford, Jacob Nesbitt-Conley, Sidney Love, Caylee Zwicky, Chloe Bohstedt, Sam Morrow, Ricky Culver, Jaydin Princivalli, Charity Myers, Annie Bailie, Caiden Solis, Brayden Clark and Meaghan Ivison.

sponsored by the Civil Defense Coalition (meeting at 8:45 pm discussing ‘Women Against Misogny & Violence’ issues & global warming freshwater amoebas concerns).

Amber Thomsen performs “Mr. Robin” & her hit Derby song “Velvet Roses” acclaimed by some as the Derby song of the Century. CDs available for $10: The Intro & Wild Horse / Spotify & iHeart Radio.

Meet & Greet other aspiring artists with the hopes our platform reels on an active scout! Prepare to perform 1-3 original songs (covers accepted). Our goal is to gain access to OTC medication to cure & treat the amoebas before July’s hot water hits & save lives! FB Scarlize Productions

Fascinators,

feathers, and costumes welcome! at Dennys birthday room

Macy Everett (Special to Branson Globe)

Front row, left to right: Alex Thomas, Jypsie Atchison, Havik Arnall. Back row, left to right: Landon Munhollon, Madilyn Irvin, Reed Thierbach, Sydney Eby (Special to Branson Globe)

Jackson Sifford (Special to Branson Globe)

Around Town: Here’s

MAY

12 Clay Walker, Lone Star, Neal McCoy at Black Oak Mountain Amphitheatre, Lampe http:// blackoakamp.com

12 Freedom Encounter - Home of Freedom Journey Show, Friends and Family Day, 2 p.m. Check in with Jim Sager before show and mention “Friends and Family.”

12 – 14 Triumph National Talent Dance Competition Regionals, The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts http:// triumphnationaltalent.com

15 Mother’s Day Brunch

what’s going on

& Movie, 11:30 a.m., Kimberling Area Senior Center, 63 Kimberling Blvd., Kimberling City. Call 417739-5242.

16 Farmers Market, Branson Landing, south end, each Tuesday, 3 – 7 p.m. through October 31

http://loveyourfarmer.com

20 Branson Accordion Extravaganza Concert 2023, 1:30 p.m., Hughes Brothers Theatre https://www.squeezeplay.biz

20 Slammedenuff Branson

Car Show, Branson Convention Center http://slammedenuff.com/ branson-2023

20 Music on the Lake 2023 featuring Eddie Valen (rock & roll), 7 p.m., Kimberling City Shopping Center http://veteransoftheozarks.org

20 – 21 Summer Splash

In - Water Boat Show & Music on the Lake, Port of Kimberling Marina & Resort http://portofkimberling.com

23 Farmers Market, Branson Landing, south end, each Tuesday, 3 – 7 p.m. through October 31 http://loveyourfarmer.com

25 Ballparks of America 2023 Summer Tournaments,

through Aug. 31 http://ballparksofamerica.com

26 Red Cross Blood Drive, Noon - 5 p.m., Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Parish Center, 202 Vaughn Dr. redcrossblood. org

26 Hairball w/special guest: MoArk Mojo, Black Oak Mountain Amphitheatre, Lampe http:// blackoakamp.com

26 - 27American Cornhole Organization Major – Branson 2023, Branson Convention Center http:// americancornhole.com

27 Matt Gumm & Compa-

ny, Clay Cooper Theatre http:// claycoopertheatre.com

27 Car Cruise-In, 4 – 8 p.m., Wild Bill’s Travel Center, Ridgedale

30 Farmers Market, Branson Landing, south end, each Tuesday, 3 – 7 p.m. through October 31 http://loveyourfarmer.com

JUNE

Thru 06/30 Ballparks of America 2023 Summer Tournaments, through Aug. 31 ballparksofamerica.com

02 Hollister 1st Friday Art Walk, Downing Street, Hollister, stateoftheozarks.net/showcase/ first-friday-art-walk/

03 - 30 Silver Dollar City Summer Celebration silverdollarcity.com

03 Brook Wellness Center third annual Family Fun Day, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Shoals Bend Park, Forsyth, 235 Corner Stone Drive. Email rosie@thebrookwellnesscenter. org or call 417-527-8877.

03 Music on the Lake 2023 featuring Wynn Country (country), 7 p.m., Kimberling City Shopping Center veteransoftheozarks.org

03 Travis Tritt, Black Oak Mountain Amphitheatre, Lampe blackoakamp.com

03 Michael W. Smith, Silver Dollar City Echo Hollow Amphitheatre silverdollarcity.com

IMAX ELITE Cinema

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03 - 04 Truck Driving Championship, Branson Hilton Convention Center https://www.motrucking.org/mota-events/mo-truck-driving-championships/

06 Farmers Market, Branson Landing, south end, each Tuesday, 3 – 7 p.m. through October 31 loveyourfarmer.com

09 Branson’s Skaggs Classic, annual charity golf tournament, Pointe Royale Golf Village, 8:30 a.m. Call 417-348-8998 or email meghan.connell@skaggs.net. http://skaggsfoundation.org.

DUNGEONS

09 - 10 Market Days, Branson Hilton Convention Center bransonmarketdays.com

10 First annual Yarn Tanglers Guild Picnic, North Beach Park,

Branson, 11:30 a.m. Bring your current favorite WIP, chair or blanket, and lunch to enjoy while you knit and crochet in park setting. Email: ytg@yarntanglersguild.org. https://www.yarntanglersguild.org

13 Farmers Market, Branson Landing, south end, each Tuesday, 3 – 7 p.m. through October 31 loveyourfarmer.com

13 - 17 Stage One National Dance Finals, Branson Hilton Convention Center stageonedance.com

16 - 18 PG Softball, Branson RecPlex bransonparksandrecreation.com

17 Shell Knob Poker Run https://business.visittablerocklake. com/events/details/shell-knobpoker-run-10139

17 Music on the Lake 2023 featuring Shawn Campbell and The Band Rescue (pop/country), 7 p.m., Kimberling City Shopping Center veteransoftheozarks.com

18 - 24 Talent on Parade National Dance Competition, The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts https://talentonparade. com/2023-branson-national/

18 Matt Gumm & Company, 2 p.m., Clay Cooper Theatre claycoopertheatre.com

20 Farmers Market, Branson Landing, south end, each Tuesday, 3 – 7 p.m. through October 31 loveyourfarmer.com

20 - 24 Addiction

Dance Branson Nationals, Branson Hilton Convention Center addictiondance.com/nationals

24 50th Birthday Celebration, Kimberling City ckcmo.com

24 Car Cruise In, 4 – 8 p.m., Wild Bill’s Travel Center, Ridgedale

24 - 25 Powerboat Nationals Grand Prix, Branson Landing powerboatnationals.com

25 - 30 Star Power Dance, Branson Hilton Convention Center starpowertalent.com

27 Farmers Market, Branson Landing, south end, each Tuesday, 3 – 7 p.m. through October 31 loveyourfarmer.com

30 Chris Janson, Black Oak Mountain Amphitheatre, Lampe blackoakamp.com

JULY

Thru 7/30 Ballparks of America 2023 Summer Tournaments, through Aug. 31 ballparksofamerica.com

01 - 03 Shell Knob Independence Fest, Shell Knob Community Park shellknob.com

01 Music on the Lake 2023 featuring Resurrection (rock & roll), 7 p.m., Kimberling City Shopping Center veteransoftheozarks.com

02 2023 Fireburst Fireworks over Table Rock Lake, 9 p.m., Kimberling City Bridge visittablerocklake.com

02 Music on the Lake Fireburst 2023 featuring Highway 13 (rock & roll), Kimberling City Shopping Center veteransoftheozarks.com

04 68th Annual Hollister

Recon VI Fishing Tournament

(All photos by Cynthia J. Thomas)

Some of the crew that helped make the tournament happen, including Vincent Eastwood (turquoise shirt) and his family

The Gold Star flag has a special fold. Julie Adams received the commemorative Gold Star flag in honor of her brother, Navy Seal Thomas Ratzlaff.

The tournament included a delicious meal.

Julie Adams also received a proclamation by the Arkansas House of Representatives in her brother’s honor.

Lots of fun and food

Gun raffle proceeds will help send a companion for an area Vietnam veteran on an Honor Flight.

Don’t miss the 2023 edition of The Best Bets of Branson Live Talk Show, featuring Carrie Anne Mitchell and Shelley Carroll-Drew, every Thursday at 11:15 a.m., inside the lobby of The Nashville Roadhouse Theater, and streaming live on Facebook and YouTube.

During our 2023 show season, we are excited to be featuring; everything that is fun to share, and to talk about, involving info on the Branson & the surrounding Ozarks area, done from a 2 person, unique local perspective, and a fun, positive spin.

Brought to you by our sponsors: Bliss Gas Services, Gaga For Glitter, KenLPComedy, The Branson Show Awards, The Consignment Clothing Exchange, The Great Passion Play, The Krafty Kitty Farm, Craft Biz Page & Blog, LKS Lawncare, MarieZ and The Nashville Roadhouse Theater. Contact Carrie @ 573795-1921, or Shelley @ 417593-9815 to find out how to become a sponsor of our live talk show.

Family Crossword

Solution: onlinecrosswords.net/87876

Across

1. Papas’ partners

6. Housing payment

10. Building extensions

14. Warning signal

15. Medicinal plant

16. Close securely

17. Christmas visitor

18. Destroy

20. Opposite of NNW

21. Andean animal

23. Soothed

24. Warning torch

25. Spuds

26. Italian seaport

29. Rope loop

31. Zodiac ram

32. Doctor’s “at once!”

33. Bottle top

36. Singer Frank ____

38. Almost grown

41. Picnic beverage

42. Move slowly

44. Tailed celestial body 45. Juliet’s beloved

47. Brie, e.g.

48. Soaks

51. Pigpens

53. Stage 54. Burglarize

55. Each

58. South American country

60. Martini garnish

62. Welshman

63. Bullring cheers

64. Recorded 65. Flock members 66. In addition

67. Night twinklers

Down

1. Catholic service

2. Sorrowful word

Swimming Pool Fun

Word find from Beck Museums of Branson

3. Horse’s hair

4. Gallery exhibit

5. Tiniest

6. Plane spotter

7. Carbon, e.g.

8. ____ Scotia

9. Iced ____

10. Tycoon’s property

11. Rent

12. In a while

13. Winter toys

19. Oceans

22. “Leaving ____ Vegas”

24. Hopping insect

25. Haul

26. Astronauts’ gp.

27. Desertlike

28. Cone-bearing tree

30. Promise

34. Ripens

35. Tennis’s ____ Sampras

37. Borders

39. Levels of authority

40. Refusals

43. Kevin ____ of “Dances with Wolves”

45. Adjusts again 46. Store sign 47. Spy org. 48. Area 49. Flung

50. U.S. symbol

52. Pester 54. Fodder tower

55. Flat bread

56. Always

57. Cincinnati baseballers

59. Actor ____ Hanks

61. Batch

Sudoku

On this day in history...

• 1215 English barons serve ultimatum on King John which eventually leads to the creation and signing of the Magna Carta

• 1551 San Marcos University in Lima, Peru, opens (oldest continuously operating university in the Americas)

• 1780 American General Benjamin Lincoln surrenders Charleston to the British (Revolutionary War)

• 1908 Wireless Radio Broadcasting is patented by Nathan B. Stubblefield

• 1926 Airship Norge is the first vessel to fly over North Pole, lead by Roald Amundsen and piloted by Umberto Nobile

• 1932 Body of kidnapped son of Charles Lindbergh is found in Hopewell, New Jersey

• 1937 Coronation of King George VI of Great Britain (and his other realms and territories beyond the sea) at Westminster Abbey, London

• 1940 Nazi blitzkrieg and conquest of France begins with the crossing of the Muese River

• 1943 Axis forces in North Africa surrender

• 1958 US & Canada form North American Air Defense Command (NORAD)

• 1960 Elvis Presley appears on a Frank Sinatra television special; Elvis sings Sinatra’s 1957 Cy Coleman hit “Witchcraft”, and Frank performs Presley’s 1956 classic “Love Me Tender”

• 1965 The Rolling Stones record their smash hit single “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”

SOLUTION to last week’s Sudoku

• 2002 Former US President Jimmy Carter arrives in Cuba for a five-day visit with Fidel Castro becoming first President of the United States, in or out of office, to visit the island since Castro’s 1959 revolution.

• 2003 Fifty-nine Democratic lawmakers bring the Texas Legislature to a standstill by going into hiding in a dispute over a Republican congressional redistricting plan

• 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, measuring 7.8 in magnitude occurs in Sichuan, China, killing over 87,000, injuring 374,643 and leaving homeless between 4.8 million and 11 million people

• 2012 The discovery of a missing Mayan calendar piece disproves 2012 Armageddon

• 2021 US Republicans vote to demote their No.3 Liz Cheney from party leadership after she publicly rebuked Donald Trump for lies about the election

• 2022 Very early Californian wildfire called “a dangerous new normal” by local fire chief after 24 houses destroyed and 900 homes evacuated in Laguna Niguel, Orange County

NOTICES

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REWARD!!!

STOLEN HANDGUN: Last week I discovered a handgun had been stolen from my residence. If you purchased in the past six months a RUGER GP100 .38 SPECIAL by private sale, estate sale or auction house, please contact the Branson Police: 417-3343300. You may have inadvertently purchased this stolen firearm. Help bring a thief to justice. REWARD OFFERED.

FREE ESTIMATES AND TIMELY RESPONSE. Full remodels, decks, pole barns, garages, fencing and small projects. Call 417-699-1635.

FOR SALE: AB EXERCISE LOUNGER. Asking price of $100. Phone 516-818-7664

FOR SALE: PUREBRED FLOPPY EARED and Rex Rabbits. Call John for more information, 516-818-7664.

GRIEF SHARE SUPPORT

GROUP. February 21st. a new class of Grief Share will begin at the Branson United Methodist Church. This is a 13 week class of support for those who have lost loved ones. We welcome all ages from the community as well as our church family. For questions call Peggy at 641-919-1533. The class will meet every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.in the church library.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUPS

meet at location #1: Branson United Methodist Church, 1208 West 76 Country Blvd. Branson, the first Thursday of every month at 1:30 PM; and at location #2: Branson Hollister Senior Center, 201 Compton Dr., Branson, the third Friday of every month at 1:00 PM For more information about either support group, you may call 417598-3122.

THE AMERICAN LEGION

POST #220 invites all former and current US Military friends to join us Monday mornings at 9 a.m. for coffee and pastries!! Come join us at Faith Lutheran Church, 221 Malone Dr., Branson, MO. We look forward to meeting you!! HOOAH!!

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.

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!

SPEAKER AVAILABLE: Ray Cziczo, a local author from Galena, Missouri, has self-published 29 books on a variety of topics. Ray can speak on any of the topics for your community or organization. Synopses of his books can be found at www. thebookpatch.com under his author name. Contact Ray at rbbooks4you@gmail.com

THRIFTY THRUSH vintage, antique furniture. Buy and sell. 105 E. Hensley. Branson 417545-0194.

IF YOU ARE A MILITARY VETERAN in need of a place to live, please call us and we’ll try to meet your needs. GUMI CAMP USA 417-559-3892

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

SERVICES OFFERED

DAN & KS PROPERTY MAINTENANCE offers cut-in for driveways, clearing land, landscaping, removal and mulching. Call 417-559-9741

RAZORBACK PROFESSIONAL WINDOW WASHING AND CLEANING. Businesses, hotels, some residential. Free estimates. Branson. Phone 870-421-9651.

ACE HOME IMPROVEMENT:

Heating and air, HVAC service and repair, doors, windows, decks, fences, pressure washing, interior and exterior painting, siding, roofing, flooring, tile and drywall. Handyman work! Call Ryan: 417-335-1347.

CLEANING SERVICES OFFERED: Residential, commercial, resorts, cabins, new construction and hauling services. Serving Tri-Lakes area. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Tina or Randy: 417-824-3092 or 417-294-3104

JUNK REMOVAL. All metal hauled off FREE. Call Mark Smith at 417-598-7376.

MASTER ELECTRICIAN. No job too big or small. FREE ESTIMATES. Ph. 417-337-1747.

FOR SALE: 95- 24-FT. SUN CRUISER PONTOON BOAT. Very clean with new seat covers, twin Bimini tops and a 2019 60hp Evinrude with approx.. 60 hrs. Asking $12,000. Call 417-593-3470

VEHICLES FOR SALE

RENT TO OWN AUTOS: Low down payment. NO initial taxes & license fees. NO credit check. Free 1 year warranty on motor & transmission. Rent to own your auto today! 1119 E. Hwy. 76, Branson. 417-335-5400. renttoownautosbranson.com

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FORSYTH CITY WIDE YARD

SALE. Saturday, May 13, starting at 7 a.m.

ONE DAY ONLY, SATURDAY, MAY 13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 151 Pioneer Way, Hollister. Decluttering house after 20 years. This is one huge garage sale. Way too many items to list. Everything from household appliances, collectibles, electrical, ham radio equipment, woodworking tools, games, some furniture, etc. Cash only. No checks. Everything must go.

FREE FOOD, GROCERIES, $10 GAS ON 1ST VISIT. CALL 417-337-3772

1&2 BR APARTMENTS

1-1/2 BATHS, POOLS, REC. ROOM

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Furnished Units Available, Lakeviews Availabl CALL 417-546-3334

Shepherd of the Hills Estates www.soheapts.com

FOR RENT: 2 BED/ 2 BATH FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED WALK-IN CONDO with one-car garage in the Fall Creek area. Golf course views. Remodeled quiet-end unit. No smoking, pets, drinking, partying or pot usage tolerated. Must be able to pass a background and credit check. $1,050/mo. Call 307-630-7833.

ROOMS FOR RENT

ROOMMATE WANTED: In Branson near Country Mart on Hwy. 248.Private room & bath. Garage parking. $450/mo. which includes utilities. $300 security deposit.Credit check, mature household. No pets, no parties. First & last rent payment plus deposit.417-213-1927

WEEKLY MOTEL ROOM RENTAL. Family friendly. Deposit and rule agreement required. Cable/WiFi, fridge and micro included. Branson West 417-272-8414.

WANTS TO RENT

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COMMERCIAL SPACE

FOR LEASE: Office and commercial space on Bus. Hwy.13 in Branson West. Various sizes & reasonable rates available. Call 417-248-0062

HELP WANTED

LOOKING FOR TWO EXPERIENCED PAINTERS AND ONE HANDYMAN. Must have reliable transportation. Good pay for the right person. Call 417-712-4115.

HELP WANTED

Branson Scenic Railway: Accepting applications for fulltime MAINTENANCE WORKER, RESERVATIONS AGENT, TRAIN ATTENDANT. This is a SMOKE FREE – NON-TOBACCO USE business. Pre-employment drug screening. Apply in person. No phone calls. 206 E. Main Street, Branson

SPRING SPECIAL: ALL NEW TENANTS TAKE $100 OFF/MONTH FOR 6 MONTHS!

VERY RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE RETIRED SENIOR from NW MT seeking to rent/lease a 2-bedroom home, mobile home or apt. near Branson. Former country, gospel, western singer/ songwriter musician. Call for excellent references, 406-730-1530.

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

MR. GILBERTI’S PLACE. Now hiring all positions. Fun, working atmosphere. Come in and fill out an application. 1451 Arcadia Club Rd., Hollister.

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

Jesusanswered,“Iamthewayandthetruthandthelife.NoonecomestotheFatherexceptthroughme.–John14:6