Branson Globe, July 7, 2023

Drag Queen Show Ordinance heading toward Branson Board of Aldermen?

BY GARY J. GROMAN, Independent Journalist

A resolution proposing to regulate drag shows in Branson is on the agenda for the July 6, 2023, Branson Planning Commission meeting. The commission will hold the meeting at city hall at 6 p.m. During the meeting, the public will have a chance to voice their opinions on the issue when it comes before the commission.

The commission’s recommendation(s) will go to the Branson Board of Aldermen for whatever action they deem appropriate.

As written, if approved, the changes to the Branson Municipal Code will regulate the conduct of drag queen shows in Branson in three significant ways. They will add the definition of “Drag Shows” to the Branson Municipal SEE ORDINANCE, PAGE 48

New Table Rock Career Center to receive $17 million in state funding

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The 2024 state budget, recently signed by Governor Parson, includes $17 million in funding for the new Table Rock Career Center. Part of the Reeds Spring School District, this center will provide students with a state-ofthe-art facility to receive career and technical education, which will better prepare them for the workforce.

This funding would not have been possible without the sup-

port of Senator Karla Eslinger and Senator Lincoln Hough. It’s a significant investment in the future of Missouri’s workforce. The center is expected to positively impact the local economy, as businesses will be able to hire workers with the skills they need to grow and thrive. In addition, the center will provide students with a pathway to good-paying jobs and a secure financial future.

“The approval of this funding SEE CAREER CENTER, PAGE 3

KEEPIN’ COOL ON THE 4th – When the weather is hot as a firecracker, smart boys head for the lake. SEE MORE JULY 4 PHOTOS ON PAGE 52. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)

Local student shares National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour highlights

BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

When people told Alieah Youngblood that the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., would be “the experience of a lifetime,” she expected it would be a good week but didn’t really take that phrase to heart, since

she had visited the national capital before and knew many of the “touristy” aspects. After returning from the trip, though, she understands exactly what using those words meant.

Alieah, a student at The School of the Ozarks, was one of three winners from White River Valley Electric Cooperative to join students from cooperatives across Missouri for the 2023 Youth Tour. Students compete for the honor during their junior year of high school by submitting a three- to five-minute video or 500 to 1,000word essay on an assigned topic. This year’s theme was “How Will the Cooperative Power Your Future?” Youngblood chose to do a video, looking back at how the co-op affected people in the past, such as her grandmother, for inspiration about the future.

The Missouri students, with

their parents, met in Columbia on June 12, where they were briefed about the details of the trip before the families waved goodbye on June 13 as the students traveled by bus to St. Louis and then flew to Washington’s Reagan National Airport. Also, during the Columbia welcome session, Missouri finalists were announced for the National Youth Leadership Council, which incorporates one student from each state in a gathering to strategize with leaders about issues facing the nation. The points were close, and another student barely edged out Youngblood for the nomination, but it is a significant statewide achievement to be among the finalists.

The tour included visits to the Smithsonian, Mount Vernon, and other famous sites, as well as a day spent at the Capitol. Alieah SEE REC YOUTH TOUR, PAGE 49

Above and right, Alieah Youngblood on trip of a lifetime. (Photos courtesy Alieah Younglbood)

Police looking for suspect in shooting at Branson Landing

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The Branson Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at the north end of the Branson Landing at approximately 9:15 p.m. on July 4, 2023. According to police, the sus-

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is the result of a collaborative effort between local legislators, educators and business leaders who recognize the importance of providing students with high-quality career and technical education,” said Reeds Spring Superintendent Dr. Cody Hirschi. “By investing in the Table Rock Career Center, Missouri is taking a significant step toward ensuring that its workforce is prepared to meet the challenges of the modern economy.”

The Table Rock Career Center will offer programs in a variety of fields, including welding, automotive technology, marine technology, construction and healthcare. Students will have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications while still in high school. The goal of the center is to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed, whether they choose to go directly into the workforce or pursue further education.

Pets of the Week

pect shot at a person who experienced a non-life threatening injury. The suspect is described as a light-skinned black male with long hair, a thin build, in his early to mid-twenties. He was seen in a dark colored sedan.

Police believe there is no ongoing threat to the public. Anyone with information about this incident or the whereabouts of the suspect is asked to call the Branson Police Department’s Crime Tip Hotline at 417-334-1085.

Tri-Lakes Humane Society, Reeds Spring Call (417) 272-8113 or visit www.tri-lakeshumanesoc.org

TRCC is currently under construction and is expected to be ready for the 2024-2025 school year. Operated by the Reeds

Spring School District, it will serve students from 12 school districts in Stone, Taney and Christian counties.

SMOKEY: Male. DOB 8-16-2019. This handsome guy has the most unique coloring. He has a light gray undercoat below his black fur! He welcomes all attention. He is FIV positive which means he can live a long, healthy life but should be an inside cat and an only cat or live in a home with other FIV cats.

Meet Alex, Our July Pet of the Month

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ALLAN: Male, Labrador Retriever/Terrier mix. DOB 4-1-2021. This guy is super sweet and energetic. He is a happy pup that loves to play and is good with other dogs. He has been at the shelter almost two years; please consider him when looking for your furever friend!

haven’t caught anything yet.

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I am a 5 year old rescue dog. I moved here from NJ, and I am adorable with a quirky personality. My favorite toy is my stuffed monkey and my favorite place to hang out is under the bed. I love chasing bugs, but

Table Rock Career Center under construction (Special to Branson Globe)

Artist’s rendering of the completed Table Rock Career Center in Reeds Spring (Special to Branson Globe)

BY LINDA PAGE Entertainment Writer

Last Sunday I just happened to see a post from Roy Morris on Facebook inviting everyone to come to a church in Harrison, Arkansas, that night. He and his wife, Barbara Fairchild, would be in concert at the church. Since I live only a couple miles from the Arkansas line south of Hollister, I decided to set my Google map and head that way. Of course, Google took me the long way around to get there, but I got to see countryside I’d never seen before. Returning home I closed the map, followed my instincts, and got back to Missouri in no time at all.

Barbara and Roy have been fixtures in Branson for many years. Their popular Sunday Morning Worship Service first began in Branson in 1992 and inspired thousands of visitors and locals. After 25 years of hosting the worship service and performing in their own show in Branson and many prayers, they felt the calling

Area Entertainment: Barbara Fairchild Ministry

to take their concerts and ministry wherever God wanted them to be. They are now more flexible and able to travel to concert and ministry opportunities outside of Branson.

They continue to hold their yearly Tribute to Veterans Service during the Branson Veterans Homecoming Week in November. They work tirelessly for Veterans’ causes and Barbara has been affectionately dubbed The Veterans’ Sweetheart by those Vets. Barbara states, “Our heritage is a sacred gift that must be cared for or it will be lost.”

Barbara has been singing since the age of five and has had many accomplishments in her country music and gospel music career. She’s been nominated twice for the prestigious Grammy Award, one for her No. 1 country record

“The Teddy Bear Song” and “Lullaby for Teddy” in the Children’s

Music Category. She has appeared on many television shows and specials and sang with some of the legends in country and gospel music.

Among Barbara’s extensive musical recordings, two of her most treasured experiences are recordings she did with Candy Hemphill Christmas and Tanya Goodman Sykes in the group Heirloom in the early 1990s. Barbara realized a long-time dream along with two of her best friends in country music on August 12, 2003, when Sharon White, Connie Smith and Barbara joined Sharon’s husband Ricky Skaggs who produced their album “Love Never Fails.”

One of her most cherished projects was creating a special teddy bear, Teddy Bearchild, and writing a children’s book called “Hi, I’m Teddy” to raise funds for children with autism. The project marked the 40th year since Barbara recorded “The

Teddy Bear Song.” The song and book are a great way to teach children to embrace and include little ones who have special needs.

Barbara was inducted into the Arkansas Entertainers’ Hall of Fame and in October 2012 had a star with her name placed in the Arkansas Walk Way of Fame in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Then on June 5, 2023, the Arkansas Country Music Awards honored her with the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award. These honors are especially meaningful to Barbara coming from her home state of

Arkansas.

Roy is from my home state of Alabama and, like me, is an avid Crimson Tide football fan. He and

Barbara Fairchild and Roy Morris (Special to Branson Globe) SEE ENTERTAINMENT, PAGE 24

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Dave Says: Be smart about paying off debt

If I were in your shoes, and I could pay off the car in 18 months or less, I’d live on rice and beans—plus a very strict monthly budget—and just push through until that car payment was out of my life. If that wasn’t realistic, then I’d take out ads online and in the local paper, and sell the car as fast as possible.

much of our money already!

Dear Dave,

expenses any way you can, living on a strict budget and saving as much cash as possible. But taking out a second mortgage? No! You don’t want that hanging over your heads.

BY

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

DearDave, Should I cash in my 401(k) to pay off my car? I have just enough in the account to pay off the car and free up money in my budget.

Marina Dear Marina,

Cashing out your retirement plan to make this happen isn’t a good idea. I love that you want to get rid of your car payment, but if you use your 401(k), they’ll charge you a 10% penalty, plus your tax rate. That means you’ll lose anywhere from 30 to 50 percent of it to the government.

I don’t know about you, Marina, but I think those guys get way too

My husband was recently told layoffs are about to happen at his company, and that it might be a good idea for him to start looking for another job. He has found a couple of good possibilities, but the jobs are located 100 miles away. In preparation for a possible move, we spoke with a real estate agent who told us we’d have to remodel our kitchen to sell the house. We’ve got about $4,000 in savings, but the agent said remodeling would take between $2,500 and $3,000. Should we get a second mortgage to pay for the work?

Natalie

Dear Natalie,

For starters, I’d suggest cutting

You might want to get another opinion on the kitchen remodel, too. Sure, a new kitchen would be nice, but would it be a make-orbreak kind of thing if you decide to sell your home? Probably not, unless it’s in really terrible shape right now. Regardless, there’s no way I’d go into debt to make this happen. I mean, your house isn’t even on the market yet. There’s no reason to fix up a house that’s not for sale, especially when you’ve got just $4,000 to your names.

My advice is to wait and see SEE DAVE SAYS, PAGE 26

Stock Market Insights: Stressed banks

stress in my marriage was trying to help my wife back the boat trailer down a ramp. She didn’t want to load the boat or back the trailer, so the whole process became a stress test. U.S. big banks just went through a stress test of their own. The big banks are fine, but regional banks still have unknown risks.

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

book.com/Dr.RichardBaker

Inever want to back a boat trailer in again.” Some of the greatest

The Federal Reserve just announced the results of its annual stress test of America’s largest 23 banks to see if they would survive a major financial disaster. All 23 big banks passed the test.

This year, the hypothetical fi-

nancial disaster was a global recession that led to 10% unemployment, a 40% drop in commercial real estate prices, and a 38% drop in home prices. All the banks would have enough cash to survive and function even in this worst-case scenario.

America’s biggest banks did better than expected and even better than last year. This year’s test had more significance since it came just months after a mini-bank crisis that saw three of the largest bank failures in U.S. history.

Unfortunately, the Fed still isn’t

testing the regional banks with assets of $10 billion to $100 billion. It’s comforting to know the big U.S. banks are strong, but as an investor, I want to see the health of the regional banks. What happens if real estate prices drop 40%, and all those regional banks get hit? The Fed said in its press release that the banks in this year’s test hold “20 percent of the office and downtown commercial real estate loans held by banks.” What about the other 80% loans on downtown buildings? Regional banks are the

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BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS Staff Writer

In church and Bible study contexts, one hears the terms “Major Prophets” and “Minor Prophets.” Sermon texts seem frequently to come from the New Testament, or the more familiar books of the Old Testament; if the pastor says

Reflections: Platform size doesn’t matter

“open your Bibles to Amos” or Micah, or Zephaniah, people turn to their Bible index or start scrolling down the Bible app. (Unless they’re my age and grew up having “sword drills” for prizes in youth group. Bonus points if you know why they were called that.)

“Major” and “Minor,” though, have nothing to do with importance—just length. Prophets in the Old Testament were tasked with the heavy responsibility of communicating God’s words to an increasingly unfaithful Israel. They risked their lives to warn wicked kings of impending defeat and call the people back to God; some spoke encouraging words of hope

about the future Messiah. While Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel may come to mind quickly, and maybe Jonah because of his big fish adventure, the other prophets are just as valuable, and just as relevant today. Jesus’ teaching, and James’ epistle, reference Amos’ message; Peter refers to Joel on the Day of Pentecost; and the list could go on.

Springfield Bible teacher Jennifer Rothschild has a wonderful study about faithfulness based on Amos, whom scholars believe was a farmer and shepherd. One of Jennifer’s recent podcast guests, Bible teacher Lisa Whittle, just published a study on finding peace in tumultuous circumstanc-

es, based on Nahum. The pastor at The Hill Ministries, where our sons serve in music ministry, is currently preaching a series on Nehemiah; although considered historical rather than prophetic, Nehemiah’s commitment to doing the right thing in spite of opposition is amazingly applicable today. Besides interesting Bible studies, though, I find the concept of Major and Minor Prophets relatable as I look around at people and their platforms of ministry or influence. Some Bible teachers are known nationally or worldwide, their names headlining devotional apps and speaker lists for ministry conferences as they communicate

Been Thinkin’ About... Hopeful utopia

“You like that white rice?”

“What time’s th’ hardware store open?” “She had ‘em priced for what they’re worth.” “No, ma’am, the hot rolls are up on the bar.” Two tables over, a big grayhaired man in overalls and bright t-shirt laughed. “I’m fixin’ to go where no man has gone before.”

very specific better future: a future built upon the principles of unity, unity pressed until conflict did not remain. “There’s a word for this,” I thought. “What is it?”

hard truths or offer biblical encouragement.

Other teachers and ministers, though, have just as much of substance to say, but their ministry platform is much smaller. (For example, the faithful preachers whose names have faded into history, but whose ministry led to the conversion of Billy Graham!) Some blogger names pop up in every search engine; others, like me, aren’t household names but occasionally receive emails when something we wrote was just what someone needed. Those Old Testament prophets weren’t worried about how many pages their words

BY JOSHUA HESTON StateoftheOzarks Media & Design

The restaurant down in Arkansas was full for a Thursday night. Amid the fried pork chops and cornbread, scraps of conversation drifted.

Star Trek is hardly new but — over my plate of rotisserie chicken and vegetables — the words struck me. The original series may have premiered nearly 60 years ago, but Star Trek is still the domain of progress, a utopian herald ultimately proclaiming a

The word is homogeneous, from Medieval Latin meaning “same race.” The word denotes a uniformity of people, a uniformity of thought. Whatever that exactly looks like seems to shift with each new era but the sentiment remains the same: Conform. Conform to larger dictates, conscious and subconscious, for a better tomorrow.

Conform to the corporate mes-

saging, to the public ad space, to the concerned voices whispering in the ear, and to the authoritarian voices shouting or shaming. In the end, the accolades will go to the messaging best apt to usher in our anticipated new world and for my generation, that messaging included the voyages of a certain bald captain and an instantly recognizable Galaxy-class starship.

Outside, the heat of the mountain afternoon has begun to subside, leaving a dusty orange haze to the west. This part of the county sits in a wide, rolling valley,

Breakfast at Tiffany’s: Why worship?

guarded north and south by blue silhouette mountains and — as night falls — sung to by cicadas and the occasional barn owl. Despite Highway 65, there is a proverbial calm settling, a sense the outside world is out there somewhere, far away.

We know better. I and everyone else in this restaurant have a cellphone, instant portal to the 24/7 news cycle, the vast sedimentary knowledge of the globe, and uncountable cat memes. No, we’re not disconnected from the larger world at all.

SEE BEEN THINKIN’ ABOUT, PAGE 49

BY TIFFANY GRAVETT Staff Writer

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6

I used to wonder why God

makes it so clear in the Bible that he is to be worshiped and praised. Does an all-knowing, all-powerful God need us to remind Him of who He is? Does He need our praise to make Him feel better about Himself? On the contrary! God doesn’t need our praise and worship any more than he needs to eat or sleep, but He desires it. He is a relational God and worship is the greatest sign of our communion and connection with Him.

The praise and worship of God is part of a spiritual law that He

put into practice from the beginning of time. Revelation 4:11 says “Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.”

Everything on earth was created by God for His good pleasure. That means that human beings bring delight to the heart of God when they live in harmony with Him. That harmony comes when we remember the greatness of our Creator. Worship brings all things into the intended submission of

God’s awesome plan. When we praise all aspects of God’s character, we are letting Him be all of the things He wants to be to us and for us. Worship cultivates humility, strength and a positive perspective as we are reminded of His sufficiency for our every need.

When God told Moses to return to Egypt and free the Israelites from slavery, Moses asked, “When I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to

me, What is his name? What shall I say unto them?” God replied, “I Am That I Am: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I Am hath sent me unto you” (Exodus 3:13-14).

It is no wonder that God calls Himself “I Am,” for whatever it is that we need, He is. Are you in trouble? He is “Deliverer” (2 Sam 22:2). Are you alone? He is “Immanuel, God with us” (Matthew 1:23). Do you lack provisions?

He is “Jehovah-Jireh, Provider” (Genesis 22:14). Do you need a

BY LAURI THOMPSON, Columnist

Ibeg God to relieve my severe headache. He does, and I’m so happy, but I fail to come back

and thank Him. I just go on, enjoying my lack of pain. In fact, I credit the heating pad, the ice pack and the pills.

I am prone to disturbed sleep, so every night I implore Him to help me sleep through the night. Many times He graciously grants that request. Why is it that at bedtime I have no trouble remembering to ask, but come morning so much trouble remembering to express thanks?

What is wrong with me? Why am I sometimes such an ungrate-

ful wretch?

I’ve read the account of Jesus healing ten lepers and only one returning to thank Him. I wonder if Jesus’ emotion about the nine that day was sadness or anger? Perhaps both?

Either way, here are His words to the one who did return: “So Jesus answered and said, ‘Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine?’” Luke 17:17 (NKJV). Indeed, where were they? Jesus’ words here indicate He wants our expressions

Summer vacation checkpoint

and what needs to be emphasized in the time remaining before the children go back to school.

Remember all those plans for the kids for summer vacation?

perfect. Praise the children for good effort. Select easy recipes so they can feel a sense of accomplishment. There are many recipes suitable for children.

of gratitude for specific gifts or mercies. He desires and deserves our thanks, does He not?

Aging is a convenient excuse for a failing memory, but I don’t think I can play that card here. No, if I’m honest the root cause of my lack of gratitude is sin. I take the gifts – whether it be a refreshing night’s sleep or newfound freedom from pain – and go on my merry way, blatantly forgetting Who deserves my thanks.

I don’t want to be one of the nine anymore.

“And one of them [one of those lepers], when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks. And he was a Samaritan.” Luke 17:1516 (NKJV). Let’s aim to pattern our lives after the one and not the nine.

Remember too the words of William Arthur Ward: “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.”

BY PAT LAMB Columnist

It’s hard to believe that so much of the summer vacation from school for children has already passed! There were so many plans! Have they all been met? It is a good idea now to review the plans that were made at the beginning of summer and see what has been accomplished

I’m guessing that there were plans to teach them how to be good homemakers. There were plans to give them experiences that would be good for them, and there were plans to have fun together as a family. There is some time left to try to make up for those things that have not yet been accomplished.

During the time left, children can try their hands in the kitchen following recipes and preparing food for the family. The product doesn’t have to be

It is almost always a good idea to choose chores simple enough to allow the children to feel successful. Feeling successful motivates children to try again. When a child feels failure, that child avoids doing that task another time for fear of failing again. Do not jump in and do the chore for the children no matter how tempting it may be. Children learn from mistakes. Chores should include cleaning and making minor repairs. How are they doing with

helping in the yard? Now is the time to make sure all has been covered that the children are able to accomplish. Once the children are back in school, there will be limited time to teach things necessary for children to grow up and have good homes of their own.

Have the children had good experiences this summer that include visiting historic monuments or national parks? Have they taken part in new activities that expand their understanding of others? There is still time to go on trips as a family. There are many interesting places in our area. We live in a beautiful place in this country. Helping children appreciate that beauty

will go a long way in creating a good attitude.

Has the family simply had lots of fun together? If not, make sure the summer does not end without doing so. Whether it is playing games together, working together, or traveling together, fun times create special memories. Good “belly laughs” are remembered for a long time. Fun times create memories that act as glue for a family to stick together.

Don’t come to the end of the summer and have to say, “Where did the time go?” Use the time now to work and play with children. They will be gone from home before you know it!

I am one of the nine

BY HEATHER HAYGOOD Columnist

Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” –

Soren Kierkegaard

Are you caught in the “woe is me” trap? I’ve been there. Sometimes when our lives are difficult,

‘The Love Journey’ – Live forward

we get stuck in the whys…. Why is this happening to me? Why is my life so hard? Why am I being treated this way? There are seasons for understanding and there are seasons for going through it. Some seasons of life require all of your spiritual, emotional and mental fortitude to simply get to the other side. There are times where the emotion of a situation is too heavy for understanding and you simply have to push through.

Clarity is often something that we receive on the back end of a problem. Think of swimming in the ocean. When you are in the water,

you may not be able to see everything going on around you…you certainly can’t hear much more than the wind, waves, boats, birds and human chatter. However, the aerial patrol can see you and everything around you. Life is similar.

I believe that we also receive clarity in our measure to understand and forgive. I’m not a believer in the philosophy of we only forgive once. I think that as we become more emotionally detached and mentally clear about a certain event that we may have to forgive several times. I actually find this to be more powerful and beneficial to our personal

growth. It’s one thing to forgive in a moment of pain and emotional distress. It is a completely different experience to forgive with full understanding, knowing that you were possibly wounded for selfish reasons and to gather your strength and set yourself free with forgiveness.

The most powerful and permanent events in our life are when we are given the opportunity to choose. This is grace at work in you. You must choose growth, love and forgiveness.

You must also choose to live. It is your choice to wake up and focus on the day before you and the tasks at

hand. No matter how hard we wish to go back to an event or situation and make it right, we simply cannot. The door of the past is closed to us. We cannot fix the past, but we can learn from it and build a better future. There is so much power living in the present moment. Take a deep breath and let go today. The future is much closer than you know.

If you are enjoying my articles, I invite you to order my new book, “The Love Journey.”

To learn more or pre-order your copy, please visit hshaygood.com.

“Love is a journey, not a destination.”

From the City of Branson: At the Speed of Business

our residents make in our work should be easy to follow, understand and see firsthand in your day-to-day lives. It’s our responsibility to provide a meaningful return on the investment you make in our community.

cation with all staff—leading us to today’s momentum to build a solid foundation to tackle the “big rocks” our City faces.

ing public safety – we are proud to be hard at work in serving our outstanding community.

Transparency and accountability:

BY CATHY STEPP Branson City Administrator

As we reach the midway point of 2023, I want to share an overview of the many recent accomplishments occurring in your local government. With revitalized leadership on many fronts, and with the support of our City’s elected leaders, we have championed a new approach at City Hall of working at the “Speed of Business – not Government.”

As City Administrator, it is my top priority to provide transparency and accountability to Branson taxpayers. The investment

Over the past months, we’ve made great strides in reforming processes at City Hall to deliver better outcomes and services to our community. Our internal culture is now stable with clear expectations and open communi-

Our city departments are actively working on many significant capital projects to improve the quality of life for residents, all while ensuring our millions of visitors enjoy their visit. From addressing neighborhood water system improvements, improving public parks and recreation facilities, repaving roads, and enhanc-

Despite these huge successes, we’re only getting started. It will be a busy summer and fall in Branson! Here are some headlines:

• The launch of ClearGov Transparency Platform is underway and designed to allow for increased access of City financial information available online to the public.

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friend? He sticks closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:24). Are you sick? He is “Jehovah-Rapha, Healer” (Exodus 15:26). Are you burdened by your sin? He is the “Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world” (John 1:29).

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• Capital Projects Tracker is a new online GIS tool that allows citizens to follow dozens of major City capital improvement projects in real time.

• New technology is being implemented to modernize and transform our City’s internal operations to enhance usability of city services for all departments, citizens and the community at large.

Fire Station #4:

• Designating this long-anticipated project as a top priority, we placed this project on a fast-track and recently celebrated groundbreaking last month.

• With a target opening of spring 2024, this new fire station will reduce fire and emergency response times throughout Branson.

New Police Station/White

What do you need today? Instead of focusing on those needs, try focusing on the “I Am” instead. As the old chorus says: Turn your eyes upon Jesus. Look full in his wonderful face. And the things of earth will grow strangely dim In the light of his glory and grace.

House Theatre renovation:

• A successful auction of the surplus items in the theatre raised more than $64,000 for the City to put back into a much-needed new police station.

• Demolition is expected fall 2023, with construction to commence early 2024. Compton Flood Protection Wall:

• With groundbreaking launched in June, construction will take just over a year to complete with an anticipated project end date in September 2024.

• This project is entirely funded by $13 million in state and federal grants, saving taxpayers millions.

Stay tuned for future developments and projects in our City! When we are all pulling in the same direction, there is no limit to the success we can achieve for our community!

Nashville-based artists join Branson friends for local performances

BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

Nashville-based musical artists will be joining their Branson friends for shows in the Branson area next week.

Nicole Witt, who hails from Springfield, Missouri, will be in Branson on Tuesday, July 11. A talented singer-songwriter, Witt graduated from Glendale High School. She wrote her first song at 16 years of age. Witt graduated with a BA in Music from MIZZOU. She and husband Joel Witt have been living in Nashville for the past 25 years.

Witt has written songs for many musical artists, including George Strait, Rodney Atkins, Terri Clark, Mandisa and many more. She has received many accolades for her writing and song credits on TV and films, as well.

Witt has spent the last ten years writing songs and touring, along with building a small business as an artist, songwriter and mentor.

She has performed over 200 dates opening for Kenny Chesney, Old Dominion, Trace Adkins, Billy Currington and others.

Witt will join Branson favorites the Jukebox Winos on stage at The Nest on Tuesday, July 11.

The Jukebox Winos are a popular Nashville/Branson group with a unique flavor of original songs and timeless classics. Jukebox Winos member Greg McFaden

was raised in Nashville and began playing drums at the age of eight. He later learned rhythm guitar and has a degree in audio engineering to go along with his many years of musical experience. Debbie Olson is a native of Branson. Olson began singing just 10 years ago and shares the message “It’s never too late to follow your heart’s desires and share your God-given talents.” Olson has written poetry

for many years and more recently began focusing on songwriting.

Also joining Witt and the Jukebox Winos for the July 11 performance is Natalie Grace Witt, an actor, singer and songwriter. A graduate of Marymount’s Musical Theater program in New York City, Witt is working one her debut EP, a project she describes as having a pop/country sound.

This special concert is set for

Tuesday, July 11, at 7:30 at The Nest, located at 800 State Highway 248, Building 3A.

Another Nashville based singer/ songwriter Kristen Budde will be performing throughout the area. Budde, a talented vocalist and musician, writes songs that are thoughtful and honest. Her music is a blend of Americana and folk, and her voice has been described

New Branson show features well-known illusionist

BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

Ben Blaque will be bringing his magic show to the Copeland Theater beginning this month.

Blaque is an international television and live-stage performer, who has been amazing audiences with his phenomenal illusions and daring crossbow mastery for more than 15 years.

Blaque, who hails from Springfield, MO, began his career at the

Kirby Van Burch Show here in Branson. Blaque went on to tour six continents with the Illusionists on Broadway production company, as well as touring the USA with the “Hellazapoppin’ Freak Show.”

Blaque has many television credits to his name, including appearances on The Go Big Show, Masters of Illusion, Britain’s Got Talent and America’s Got Talent. He also was honored to receive

the coveted Merlin Award for the Best Variety Act in the USA.

Ben Blaque’s stage performance features a variety of crossbow mastery and magical illusions, ranging from beautiful to dangerous. He performs a wide range of impressive acts throughout his show.

Ben is grateful for the opportunity to return to the Ozarks roots and his Branson family, in introducing his show at the Copeland Theater.

Tickets for Ben Blaque’s Magic Show can be purchased online, by email or phone, or at the Copeland Theater box office. Discounts are offered for veterans, first responders, senior citizens, AARP members and local residents. For tickets visit CopelandTheater.com or email tickets@Copelandtheater.com, call 417-332-5338, or drop by the theater at 4230 Gretna Road.

Learn to make a difference at Empower Forward Symposium

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Would you like to help transform your community by building programs that combat poverty and empower people to take positive steps in their own lives? Plan now to attend Empower Forward, a three-day symposium hosted by Elevate Branson, August 16-18. The symposium goal is to facilitate giant steps forward in community transformation by equip-

ping leaders with the resources needed to effectively combat poverty and empower communities through relationship building. Attendees will learn how to build community-centric programs that keep hope, dignity and purpose intact for recipients. You’ll gain insights, tools, and step-by-step guides to help launch your initiatives with empowerment-based, research-proven practices.

The symposium will draw on the experience and expertise of respected local leaders and charity initiative experts, including Peter Herschend of Silver Dollar City and Herschend Family Entertainment, Barb Houser of KPM CPA’s and Advisors, Nathan Mayo of True Charity Initiative, Pastor Jonathan McGuire of Bridge of Faith Community Church, Dan Prather of FORVIS National Nonprofit

Group, Pastor Thomas Wright of Standing by the Door Ministries, and grant writer Heather Zoromski. Attendees will learn to identify and address root causes of poverty, examine how substance abuse impacts those causes, see local programs at work at Elevate Branson and Bridge of Faith Church, and learn to navigate practical details such as branding, board development and funding that can hinder

success if not properly managed. Several packages are available for attendance and lodging. Learn more at https://elevatebranson. org/symposium/, or email Matt. Grindstaff@ElevateBranson.org. If you’ve been looking for a way to get involved in community transformation, or need help taking your ideas to implementation, this is the event for you, so mark your calendar now and plan to be inspired.

Start a business or take one to the next level: Elevate Entrepreneurs information session July 12

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Would you like to make your business idea a reality, or take your fledgling business to the next level with sound financial principles and promotional ideas?

Or are you interested in learning how you can increase your annual income with a side hustle, but aren’t sure how to begin? Thirty-nine percent of adults in

the U.S. have a side hustle as a way to earn money aside from their regular income.

You can find this information and much more through the Elevate Entrepreneurs program at Elevate Branson. Elevate Entrepreneurs offers comprehensive resources and education to help provide tools necessary to expand financial margin through the creation of a side-business,

or to take an idea to reality of a business you’ve wanted to try.

By graduation at the end of the 12-week course, you’ll have a business plan complete with a competitor analysis and a jump start on your financial projections. We’ll also introduce you

to industry experts who can help set your side-business up for success.

Learn more about Elevate Entrepreneurs by attending a free, no-obligation information session on Tuesday, July 12, at the Elevate Branson campus, 310

Gretna Rd. in Branson. Sessions are available at 10 a.m. or 6 p.m. Visit https://elevatebranson.org/ elevate-entrepreneurs/ to sign up, or for more information, contact Chris.Hunter@elevatebranson.org.

Family Fun since 1967!

Summer Special

$67 Family Pack

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This year, Josh and Devin Sonnenfelt were chosen by the Taney County Extension council and Taney County Farm Bureau orga-

Taney County Farm Family for 2023 chosen

Fairground on June 24, 2023, Myka Braschler, of the Taney County Extension Council, presented Josh and Devin Sonnenfelt with an award certificate and checks from both organizations to help cover their expenses at the state fair.

nization to represent Taney County at the Missouri State Fair on Farm Family Day, Monday, August 14, 2023. At the Demolition Derby held at the Taney County

Josh Sonnenfelt grew up spending time at his grandparent’s farm during the summers, helping his grandpa. When he met Devin three years ago, those summers were a distant memory, but it didn’t take him long to catch the farming and cattle showing bug. So much so that the couple purchased a farm near Bradleyville to expand their operation and get closer to their off-the-farm jobs. Three years later, Josh and

Devin now manage a cow/calf operation at Follow Thru Farms, aptly named for the phrase that Devin has heard all her life and incorporates into the farm every day. Their farm consists of registered Red Angus and Simmental cows, from which they keep the heifers to show and grow the herd and sell breeding-age bulls. They produce and sell their own USDA inspected farm-raised beef, most of which is sold to the local community.

Josh and Devin take care of the day-to-day feeding, animal care, bookwork and other responsibilities. Their children all grew up loving the farm life. The older children have left the farm to pursue their careers while their

youngest daughter, Brynli, age eight, remains at home and continues to show cattle and help with the day-to-day chores. They also have several other family members and friends that lend a helping hand when needed. Josh and Devin say they feel truly blessed to have so many willing to help them with their dream.

Devin serves as the Senior Business Development Specialist at White River Valley Electric Cooperative while Josh serves as a Sales Specialist for Herrman Lumber. Between their full-time jobs and taking care of the farm, Josh and Devin like to spend time showing cattle, fishing, hunting, or spending time with friends and family at the lake.

Get out and play! It’s a firecracker of a July for Branson Parks & Recreation

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It’s summertime in the City with Branson’s Parks & Recreation offering a long list of outdoor

activities or indoor sporting fun throughout the month of July.

Sensory Swim, July 10 and 24, 12-2 p.m.: Sensory Swim is a

free and quiet time at the Branson AquaPlex designed for individuals with Sensory Processing Disorders and differing abilities to enjoy

the AquaPlex. The event is free, but pre-registration is required. A parent or guardian must be present with each participant.

SPECTRAPOP Night Swim

with PRINCE IVAN! Friday, July 21, 7:30-10:30 p.m. for $5. Season passes and coupons are not eligible.

Branson AquaPlex FREE

SWIM DAY! Wednesday, July 26, 12-6 p.m. sponsored by State Park Marina. Bring one non-perishable food item per person. For more information about summer activities, or to register, go to bransonparksandrecreation.com, call 417-335-2368, or email bransonparksinfo@bransonmo.gov.

The Sonnenfelt family (Special to Branson Globe)

The New York Times report: In Branson, Missouri, a two-wheeled fix for the commuter blues

BY RICHARD FAUSSET, The New York Times

Much of the affordable housing in the tourist town is far from its famous entertainment strip. One solution: motor scooters offered for no money down.

Christie Schubert fired up her new motor scooter — Taiwan-

ese-made, with mod midcentury Italian lines — and zoomed off to work on a Friday night in Branson.

It was here, amid the brassy country-music variety shows with their tributes to the troops and salutes to the flag, that Ms. Schubert, 43, once blazed a path of excess and poor choices. Eventually, she

was evicted, her car was repossessed, and she found herself living at first in the woods, and later in one of the old motels around the city’s entertainment strip. By some estimates, close to 20 percent of the people living in Branson are homeless or staying in motels. They are workers and

drifters, service industry strivers, some struggling with addiction, some raising children under trying circumstances.

These days, Ms. Schubert, who is recovering from drug addiction, has a new job as an usher at a local theater. And, miraculously, she has the new scooter, a model called a

SYM Fiddle, the benefits of which she described in the most Branson-like of terms.

“It feels like freedom,” she said. Ms. Schubert is barely getting by on her paycheck, but she was able to finance her scooter with no money down and no credit check as part of a new program launched by a nonprofit group, Elevate Branson, that seeks to alleviate the city’s interrelated transportation and housing challenges. Such problems are shared by many rural communities, but in Branson, they have been exacerbated.

The Branson Housing Authority runs one 40-unit property for older adults and disabled people. Locals say developers are generally less interested in building housing for low-wage workers than custom vacation homes. Much of the affordable housing that exists is a long way from the jobs on the strip.

“You can find affordability, but then you’re five, 10, 15, 20, 30 miles away from your job,” said Jonas Arjes, interim head of the local chamber of commerce and visitors bureau.

That leaves many of the workers who power Branson with a tough choice. They can live on the outskirts, with long commutes. Or they can live in town, in the motels. But even for motel dwellers, getting around can be difficult. There

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Tiffany Allen pulls away on her new scooter outside of Elevate Branson in Branson. (Photographs by Chase Castor, The New York Times)

Schubert was able to finance her scooter with no money down and no credit check as part of a new program launched by Elevate Branson, a nonprofit group.

Reader’s Corner: Yes, Your Honesty

BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

Occasionally an oldie but goodie pops up in my memory or my writing notes, usually triggered by either a life event or something I’m reading or working on. This week, it was “Yes, Your Honesty,” a short story by George Papashvily, who immigrated to the United States in the 1920s with his wife Helen. The story is excerpted from his book, “Anything Can Happen,” about his experiences

as an immigrant acclimating to his new home.

In the story, George and his friends are enjoying a Sunday at the park after a hard week of work—George worked in a dry-cleaning plant long before OSHA regulations, making fresh air a welcome treat. His friends decide to pick some flowers from a tree. Although George protests harming the tree, he is considered guilty by association when a policeman shows up.

The friends decide to use the services of a man they call “Fixer,” who advises them to take the easy route of paying a small fine. George, however, believes it would be wrong to say he is guilty when is not, and takes a day off work to appear in court. There he mistakenly addresses the judge as “Your Honesty” rather than “Your Honor;” hence the story’s title. The broken English of his first-person account adds to the authenticity, and the courtroom conversation’s

outcome is well worth tracking down the book in a used bookstore or the story excerpt online.

The story fit nicely with my study of the book of Job in the Bible. Job’s friends can’t figure out a reason for his troubles other than that Job must have acted unrighteously, triggering God’s anger; but Job insists this is not the case.

The story also is a reminder of the temptation to take the easy way out of sticky situations, regardless of whether it is the

best way. It’s also a tribute to the sincerity and work ethic of immigrants to the U.S. following World War I and World War II. Those immigrants knew what life was like under harsh dictators and were willing to work hard and contribute in their new country.

In the current cultural climate, a look back at stories from those periods of U.S. history when honesty, moral values, and hard work were a respected norm might help us regain some valuable perspective.

‘Singing and Seasons’ Luncheon to be held at Pt. Royale

Submitted to Branson Globe Ashley Dawn, Female Vocalist of the Year in 2022, will sing at the “Singing and Seasons” Luncheon sponsored by Christian Women’s Connection

on Wednesday, July 12, at the Pointe Royale Clubhouse, 142 Clubhouse Dr., Branson. She is in her fourth year with Branson’s Famous Baldknobbers. In addition, speaker Connie Har-

ris will address the Seasons of Life. Call 417-294-1287 to reserve a spot. Cost is $17. The event is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries and is nondenominational.

Taneyhills Library to host open chess tournament July 29

Submitted to Branson Globe Taneyhills Library invites area chess enthusiasts to join coach Phil Thomas and this summer’s chess class for a community open chess tournament on Saturday, July 29, at the Library, 200 S. 4th St. in Branson.

The tournament is open to all ages and levels of experience, with possible brackets determined by number of registrants and their

ages and experience levels. First through third-place medals will be given. Check-in and orientation will begin at 8:30 a.m., with six rounds of play starting at 9 a.m. There will be a break for lunch, and the tournament is expected to conclude at approximately 4 p.m.

It is recommended that if you do not have a chess clock, you should download one of the free chess

clock phone apps and familiarize yourself with using it, setting it for 30 minutes with 5-second delay. Available apps include ChessClock by Chess.com or Chess Clock (Merkmatics).

Entry fee for the tournament is $7 per person and includes lunch. Register by Monday, July 24, at www.taneyhillscommunitylibrary. org, or call 417-334-1418.

Taneyhills Library launches new online program

BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

The latest in a long list of services provided by the Taneyhills Library is an online service.

In addition to the books and DVDs the Taneyhills Library offers for members to check out, a membership also offers access to emagazines, ebooks, online and audiobooks through Libby, their online service.

Recently, the Taneyhills Library launched a new online service that is more extensive and has more online audiobooks available that

Libby currently offers.

Known as hoopla, this new service offers something for everyone, including children. Parents will appreciate the parental control feature that can be used to set up age-appropriate content guidelines for their children.

The hoopla service offers on-demand access, with the only waiting time being the few minutes it takes your download to complete. This new service gives library members access to music, documentaries, TV shows and cartoons.

Both Libby and hoopla offer apps for smartphones, tablets and Kindles. The hoopla program was made possible thanks to a fundraiser from Embers Cigar Lounge and eMbers Cigar Club of Hollister.

Taney County is one of the last counties in Missouri without a public library. This summer, voters who live within the Branson and Hollister School Districts will have the opportunity to change that. Vote YES for a Public Library on the August 8 election.

Chess class at Taneyhills Library (FILE)

Why me?

By Stephanie Callahan, Owner/Lightspeed Electrical

Homeowners who have bought new or recently built homes often ask, “Why does my new house need electrical repairs already...shouldn’t it be perfect? How does it happen?

Code standard.

REASON 1: The general contractor used his own guys to wire in everything instead of hiring an actual ‘electrical’ contractor. Although new construction wiring is among the simpler of the electrical tasks, things often get overlooked or mis-wired by ‘non-electricians’ (like proper grounding and 3-way switches).

REASON 2: If the home was built outside the city limits, then no permit or inspection was required...meaning no building inspector walked behind the builder to make sure everything was done as per the National Electric

REASON 3: Sometimes the builder only commissions the minimum install - nothing extra. For example, the code says that there should be outlets placed every 6 feet in a living room, and the new owner wants a flat screen TV over the mantle. He will need a recessed outlet behind where the TV hangs.

REASON 4: The original builder installed basic outdoor lighting, but the new homeowners want brighter security lighting outdoors. Also, many people would rather have more decorative fixtures or recessed can lights installed in place of what is there.

If you need modifications (or repairs) on your new home, the team at Lightspeed Electrical is here to help. Call us at 417-2395050.

Stephanie Callahan, Owner/Lightspeed Electrical

BY JOHN

Memories from the Homestead: A closer look – Hall Photo No. 330

through around 1920.

Today, I’ve selected an image that happened to be released to the public in 1909 as a commemorative “Shepherd of the Hills series” of picture postcards. Take a look, here’s Hall No. 330.

gimmick upon the release of No. 330 and truly believed that Jim Lane was real and really lived in this home! Hall would photograph the cabin at least six more times before his folks moved out in September 1915.

Last week I gave ya’ll a look at the life and career of Peoria, Illinois, native George Hall, a photographer with a great talent, remembered for documenting much of our Taney and Stone County growth with his camera from 1906

Labeled as the “Jim Lane Cabin” this first of twelve “Shepherd” themed photos was actually the residence south of Dewey Bald that George and his family moved into in February 1906. A few weeks before the Halls arrived, the cabin home experienced a remodel getting a new roof, completed by neighbors Will Powell and Charles Ross. The Halls had purchased the farm from Mathias Shearer who had moved to Gretna. It was Shearer who was the prototype for Harold Bell Wright’s Jim Lane in the novel. The fans fell for this

During another photo shoot of the home, Hall had assistance from his sisters who dressed up as Sammy Lane and Mandy Ford, two of Wright’s popular characters. Today these valuable images are considered scarce; about a year ago I was fortunate and grabbed No. 330 when someone placed it for sale on eBay. On the back of it, “Shepherd of Hills series” is stamped on the left side. A lot of folks ask exactly what happened to the famous cabin? Well, when the Halls moved out, the Faucett family (another native

Taney County family) moved in, and the home burned to the ground July 22, 1922, while they were residents. In 1937 a new “replica” Jim Lane Cabin was built along the new highway to Marvel Cave, not far from where the original had stood. Today Olive Garden sits at this site along Hwy 76. The “replica” Cabin was destroyed in 1993.

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my late husband quickly bonded over their love of the game and also sang together in the Statler Brothers’ Revisited show in Branson. Roy was Ron’s first pick when he started putting together the lineup for the quartet.

Roy and Barbara have a natu-

Next week I’ll pick out another of George Hall’s “Shepherd of the Hills series” photos and tell you what I know. By the way, visit my friends at the Branson Centennial Museum at 120 South Commercial St. They have an excellent collection of Hall’s fabulous images, truly a wonderful gift to our community.

ral flare for entertaining and bring laughter, music and their passion for the ministry to their concerts. If they are appearing anywhere in your area, do yourself a favor and go out to see these two. If you would like to have them at your church or other events, you can contact Roy at royboy5@msn. com or call 417-334-6400.

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

George Hall’s real picture postcard released in 1909, the Jim Lane Cabin, number 330, was the first of twelve images depicting scenes from Harold Bell Wright’s best seller “The Shepherd of the Hills.” (Photo courtesy of John Fullerton)

Customer service is the top priority at Precision Garage Door

BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

Precision Garage Door service

is the premiere place in southwest Missouri for the purchase, installation, or repair of your garage door.

Precision Garage Door opened in 1999 and has since expanded to include 115 locations.

“I opened the Southwest Missouri market in October of last year,” said Don Coday, owner and operator of Precision Garage Door. “Our primary office, warehouse and showroom is at 1605 North Highway CC in Nixa. We also have an office and showroom on the west side of Highway 65, at 108 Wintergreen Road in Branson.”

A native of the Ozarks, Coday was raised in Springfield, and holds a degree in Business Administration from Evangel University. He currently makes his home in Branson West.

Said Coday, “For 15 years, I helped other home service businesses market themselves, prior to managing a ten-state home service business that’s based in Southwest Missouri. Last year, I purchased the territory and brought the highly customer-focused garage door services of Precision Garage Door to Southwest Missouri. We sell, install and repair residential garage doors and garage door openers. Each of our technicians was born and raised in Southwest Missouri and all have been professionally trained, have years of garage door experience, and keep the customer and their desires at the focus of everything we do.”

Coday continued, “Our goal for every appointment is to make a friend, complete a safety inspection, and provide options so the homeowner can pick the kind

of repair they want. Options can range from a simple repair of a single broken part to a full rebuild with commercial grade parts to make the garage door better than new, with a seven-year parts and labor warranty. Our trucks are a ‘warehouse on wheels’ and most repairs are completed same-day.”

With true customer-service dedication Coday and his team answer their phones 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

“We typically begin our repair appointments between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., and never charge extra for Saturday appointments. We rest on Sundays,” said Coday.

Although relatively new to the Southwest Missouri area, Precision Garage Door has already received much recognition, including the Angi Super Service Award, HomeAdvisor Top Rated Service

2023 Branson Terry Music Awards nomination

ceremony July 12, open to public

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The 2023 Branson Terry Music Awards will announce their 2023 nominees at the Branson Famous Baldknobbers Theatre, 645 State Hwy 165, Branson, on July 12 at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

The nominee ceremony is the prelude to one of Branson’s most celebrated evenings, the Branson Terry Music Awards. Our hosts for the nominee ceremony will be award winning gospel singer Chuck Hancock and the multi-talented award winning entertainer Barbara Fairchild.

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The Branson Terry Music Awards is a 501(c)(3) organization and committed to promoting fellowship, live entertainment and the industry in the area. Our

nonprofit has assisted many in this community through scholarships, hardships and more. For more on the Branson Terry Music Awards, visit our Facebook page.

Provider, more than 90 Five-Star Reviews on Google, and the 2023 Gold Winner for the category Garage Door Company in the Best of Southwest Missouri.

To learn more about Precision Garage Door, visit them online. Their website is www.precisiondoorswmo.com and their Facebook page can be found by searching, Facebook.com/PrecisionSWMO.

“When there is a larger, unexpected repair or a desire to purchase a new garage door, we offer

12 months, same as cash, or low interest financing,” Coday noted.

“Garage doors have become the new front door of a home, and make up an average of one-third of the curb appeal of a home. Schedule a time to visit with one of our door designers, either at your home or in our showroom, to see the thousands of different color and style combinations available. We can even virtually show what your new door(s) will look like on your home before buying.”

Branson-Hollister Senior Center offers variety of activities

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Bringing people together to stay active, socialize, enjoy balanced meals and even kick up their heels is what the Bran-

son-Hollister Senior Center is all about. Those who visit the Center speak of making friends, sharing time with others –many who might share feeling alone later

in life. Participants find that the activities offered help keep them healthy and feeling younger – not to mention all the fun.

“Providing a friendly place to share a good meal is only one part of all we do,” said Traci Burrow of the management staff. “We are very social, too! It’s a great place to meet people and make new friends.”

For more information on anything from lunch to blood pressure checks, educational information, crochet, quilting, Weight Watchers, Zumba, yoga, dance club, nail hygiene and more, email Branson-Hollister Senior Center: info@bransonhollisterseniorcenter.com; phone: 417335-4801; or visit their website: www.bransonhollisterseniorcenter.com. The Branson-Hollister Senior Center is located at 201 Compton Drive, Branson.

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how the whole job situation plays out before making any big decisions. Then if you end up selling the house and moving, you might take $500 or so from savings to freshen up the kitchen a little bit.

— Dave

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would eventually occupy in the Bible; they were just faithful to convey them. Is your platform a Sunday school class or neighborhood Bible study of only a dozen or so people? Do it faithfully and well; you never know when one of the attendees may need exactly what God prompts you to share. Is your current platform your own family, as you lead devotions with your toddlers, tweens, or teens? When my kids were young, and I taught them the basics of music theory and gathered them around the piano for worship, I had no idea one of them would become a worship pastor.

Don’t worry about the size of your platform; it’s your faithfulness that matters!

A recent themed party, Western Days featured a chuck wagon chow with ribs and all the trimmings, topped off with peach cobbler and, of course, ice cream. (Courtesy City of Branson newsletter)

“Color me purple” was the theme as seniors observed World Elder Abuse Awareness Day last month. (Photo by George Kurland)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

By Chef Jeff Woodward, The Rogue Chef

Prep Time: 45 - 60 minutes

Yield: 4 individual servings

Ingredients - Pudding:

• 1 C Dates, pitted and chopped

• 1 tsp Baking Soda

• 1 C Boiling Water

• 1 C AP Flour

• 1 tsp Baking Powder

• ½ tsp Salt

• ½ C Butter, softened

• 1 C Sugar

• 3 Eggs

• 1 tsp Mexican Vanilla

• 1T Sorghum Molasses

Ingredients - Toffee Sauce

• 1 C Heavy Cream

• ½ C Butter

• 1 C Dark Brown Sugar

• 1 tsp Mexican Vanilla

• ½ C Sorghum Molasses

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease four 8 ounce ramekins.

2. In a small bowl, combine the chopped dates and boiling water. Let sit for about 15 minutes to soften the dates.

3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

4. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time. Stir in the Mexican vanilla and sorghum molasses.

5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter and sugar mixture,

alternating with the date mixture (including the liquid). Mix until just combined.

6. Pour the batter into the greased baking ramekins and smooth the top with a spatula.

7. Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. While the pudding is baking, prepare the toffee sauce. In a saucepan on medium heat, combine butter, dark brown sugar, Mexican vanilla, and sorghum molasses. Once the sugar has melted, add the heavy cream. Keep stirring until the mixture thickens.

9. Remove the pudding from the oven.

10. Take a knife and scrape the inside edges of the ramekin to loosen it from the sides. Flip the pudding upside down onto a plate. Tap the bottom so the pudding pops out of the ramekin.

11. Drizzle the toffee sauce evenly over the warm pudding, allowing it to ooze down the side and soak into the pudding.

12. Serve warm, drizzled with additional toffee sauce.

GO ROGUE by serving with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence.

If you’d like Chef Jeff to make this dessert, or any other meal, for you, please contact him at www. TheRogueChefBranson.com

Stuffed Onions

BY KERRY DAWN GREEN

These are great on the grill. Drop them directly into the hot coals for 30-45 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef

• 4-6 large sweet onions

• Celery, diced

• Salt

• Pepper

• Minced garlic

Instructions:

Cut the root and top ends of the onion carefully and remove the

outside paper skin. Cut the onions horizontally across the middle. Carefully remove but the two outside layers of the onion and set aside.

Dice one of the onion middles and add to the beef along with the seasonings. Mix well and form into balls to stuff into the center of each onion bottom half. Place the top back on each onion and wrap tightly in heavy duty foil.

Place in the grill and enjoy!

Updates to the community from Elevate Branson

A note from Bryan Stallings, Founder - Elevate Branson

We recently celebrated Independence Day and all that it means to have freedom in America today. At Elevate Branson, we celebrate “freedom” in more ways than one. Our programs are focused on liberating our neighbors from the cycle of dependency and equipping them with the freedom that comes with having the capacity to earn what they need to increase their quality of life. We also walk alongside them as they take next steps – developing authentic relationships rooted in the love of Jesus, the one who ultimately grants us our true freedom in Him. We certainly don’t take our freedom lightly around here! We’re thankful for the opportunities we have afforded to us to serve our neighbors in this community.

Read about some of the ways you can get involved in restoring freedom to our neighbors in need.

Playground update

and explore.

Summer school fun in the sun

Speaking of our Elevate Kids, our summer school programming continues through the month of July with even more exciting educational, creative, and sensory opportunities for our kiddos. Field trips to College of the Ozarks and Amazing Pets are in the line-up for this month, along with exciting art projects and opportunities to increase their reading comprehension skills. We love spending time with our Elevate Kids every

Construction on our nature-immersive playground is well underway and coming along well. Concrete has been laid for our basketball/pickleball court and fencing has been installed around that area as well. Soon we’ll have stepping stones, a fossil dig, rock-climbing walls, and more for our Elevate Kids to enjoy! We’re looking forward to providing a fun, safe place for them to play

Monday-Wednesday!

Elevate Community update Engineering is complete for Elevate Community and our infrastructure plans have been approved by the City of Branson. Currently, the State of Missouri’s Department of Housing and Urban Develop-

ment is reviewing our site plans, and once approved, construction for Elevate Community will go out to bid through the City of Branson. We’re getting one step closer to breaking ground on this long awaited project each and every day!

Tiny house at Elevate Community (Special to Branson Globe)

Playground under construction (Special to Branson Globe)

Summer school fun (Special to Branson Globe)

BY GEORGE KAMEL, per-

finance expert, and host of The EntreLeadership Podcast,

August 12 is apparently National Garage Sale Day. I don’t know who invented it, but more power to them. We live in modern times though, and selling your unwanted stuff online can be way more profitable.

So, if you’re not feeling like posting up in the heat from the crack of dawn until the last straggling thrifters stop showing up, let’s explore your online options. There are plenty of selling sites

Selling stuff online is the new garage sale

and apps that can turn your old stuff into someone else’s treasure. Here’s how to do it the right way.

How to get started selling stuff online

The process is simple, but there are a few things you’ll need to prep and decide before you start rolling in the dough.

• First, gather the stuff you want to sell and make sure it’s in good condition. Double-check that your gadgets work, clothes don’t have major rips or stains, shoes don’t have holes, and bikes and home items are clean and repaired. The cleaner and newer it looks, the higher the chance of selling.

• Next, take clear, well-lit pictures of your items.

• Then, decide if you’d rather complete sales by meeting buyers at a public place or

shipping items from the post office. There’s no right or wrong way—just do what’s convenient for you. Where to sell stuff online

Here are a few of my favorite resale sites in no particular order:

1. Facebook Marketplace: Facebook Marketplace is free (thanks, Zuck), and on top of that, you can list your items in local buy/sell groups to expand your reach. With local pickup and shipping options, people can find and buy your listings from just about anywhere—and you can vet them before meeting.

2. eBay: eBay is awesome for selling collectible items, electronics and vintage or antique pieces—like the Beanie Babies stuffed under the bed. With auction and Buy Now options, you choose how buyers purchase your goods.

Heads up: There are some fees with eBay, so read the fine print and list wisely, my friends.

3. ThredUP: ThredUP is a consignment style site where you mail them your items, then they do all the work and give you a cut of the sale. My wife loves ThredUP because she can pack up a giant box of old clothes (and by old, I mean last season, which is apparently already out of style), and it conveniently gets picked up from your front door.

4. Decluttr: Decluttr is a fast and free way to sell cell phones, tech, CDs, DVDs and games. The website uses a price generator for listings so you can turn old gadgets into new dollars—and purge your junk drawer of dusty, early generation iPods while you’re at it.

5. Mercari: Mercari helps millions of people across the U.S. buy and sell just about anything. With options for prepaid shipping labels and profits added right to your account, this app makes selling clothes, beauty items, shoes and household stuff super easy.

Now, wherever you end up selling your stuff, remember two important words: safety first. Scammers want to take advantage of you, so make sure you take precautions. Examine buyer profiles, question details that don’t add up, never mail a product without getting paid first, and meet at a safe, public place. Also, never share your personal information with strangers. Instead, communicate through the app or selling website—not your cell phone or email.

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

Back-to-school season: Whether you and your family have been looking forward to it or dreading it for weeks, it’s officially here. And let’s just say back-to-school shopping will be expensive this year. Not only do you have a lot to buy, but there’s also that whole inflation thing happening.

But even though your list may be a few miles long, these five back-to-school shopping tips can

It’s almost that time again: How to save money on back-to-school shopping

help you prioritize your spending so you can save money—and I think we all want a little more of that right now. So, let’s get started.

1. Make a back-to-school budget.

Once you’ve created and prioritized your list of back-toschool needs, it’s time to make a budget. Remember, a budget gives you freedom to spend. When you make a budget and stick to it, you’re telling every single dollar of your hard-earned income where to go (and where not to go).

As you set up your budget, make a new budget category for school-related expenses that happen every single month, like after-school care or club fees. Then, make a separate budget line item for the other back-toschool expenses that will be a one-time thing, like three-ring binders and Lisa Frank-themed

notebooks. (Let’s bring those back in style, okay?)

2. See what clothing and supplies you already have.

At the end of last year, your kids cleaned out their cubbies, desks or lockers and brought home a very interesting mix of trash, refrigerator-worthy drawings and still-useable supplies. If you kept any of that good stuff, can you use it this year?

Same with clothes. Don’t feel like you have to buy a whole new wardrobe before school starts, no matter how much your kids want you to. Shop your kids’ closets first. What still fits? What doesn’t? Are there any hand-medowns from your older kids? All this sorting will definitely take some time, but in this case, time spent is money saved.

3. Use dollar stores for some back-to-school shopping.

If you know me, you know I’m a big fan of dollar stores—

and they’re a game-changer for back-to-school shopping. Sure, you’ll see plenty of junk, but you might be surprised at some of the hidden gems you find.

For one, they often get random shipments of name-brand items that sell at other stores for up to four times the dollar store price. And certain items, like clipboards, poster board, planners and pens, are just as good here as anywhere else.

4. Take advantage of the deals.

Get. Those. Deals! Consignment shops, garage sales, thrift stores and Facebook Marketplace are all great places to find used items. And, as if Goodwill’s prices aren’t good enough already, they usually have at least one half-off day every month.

And here are some other ways to get a good deal: Take advantage of back-to-school sales, use your favorite store’s app to get special offers, or find stores that

price match (like Office Depot, Michaels, Kohl’s and Target).

5. Limit your kids’ extracurricular activities

This one’s not just for back-toschool shopping—it’s something to keep in mind all year long. Kids today can join clubs and programs for pretty much any and every interest you could possibly imagine. But letting them do everything might end up costing you everything in your bank account.

If you want to trim the extra spending, think about cutting back on the extracurriculars. See what your family budget can handle, then limit the number of extracurricular activities you’ll take on this year. It’ll save you time and money.

And this one’s big for me: Don’t forget about putting your kids to work. Yep—we’re talking about having them earn a com-

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Out of the mouths of babes...

BY TIFFANY GRAVETT, Staff Writer

“Mom, sometimes I love you more than Jesus…but sometimes I don’t.” -Jeremiah, age 4

Me: Love God and love people, Jeremiah.

Jeremiah: ……Oh! I love myself then!

-Also Jeremiah, age 4

Alex: I need to take my antibiotics.

Zac: To stop your Germans? -Alex, age 5, -Zac, age 3 (littlehoots.com)

Cara informed me (Dad) that Mommy is in charge and I’m just like a kid.

“Mommy says you don’t braid my hair good. And, you also don’t put sunscreen on me good. You’re not good at anything.” -Also Cara, to her Dad

Upon opening the door on a humid day….

“It feels like the sky just sweated on me.” -Hailey, age 9 (littlehoots. com)

Was catching fireflies with my

nephew from Louisiana. He hadn’t seen them before. He told his mom, “Look! They have a little flashlight!” -Rys, age 4 or 5 Malachi and Nicholas were playing with water guns in the kiddie pool. Malachi was squirting Nicholas. Nicholas tells him “if you don’t quit squirting me I’m going to dunk you in the pool like they baptize people!”

I took my daughter, Oakleigh (age 5) to the Crane pool, and got us all set up by the baby pool. A little girl that Oakleigh was playing with (probably age 5) came over to me and asked, “What’s your name? Are you Oakleigh’s grandma?” I wasn’t flattered.

Amelia, giving me a hug before she left on a 4-day trip with her dad:

“It’s ok, mom. I’m only going to be gone for three weeks and then I’ll be right back home!”

-Amelia, age 4

Bedtime prayer….

“God, thank you for placing me in this family. You knew exactly what I needed. Amen. -Camden, age 7 (littlehoots.com)

Wheel service benefits provided by Young’s Lakeside Tire & Wheel

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There are many reasons to shop for new wheels for your car or truck. You might be looking to increase steering response or improve the handling of your vehicle, or you might be looking to improve the appearance of your car or truck. Whether you are in the market for a set of new wheels due to recent driving damage or you simply want to switch up your driving capabilities, we have a variety of wheels and rims available for purchase and installation. We carry a wide selection of wheel brands, sizes and styles for passenger cars, trucks and SUVs. Whatever we do not have avail-

able in our current inventory, we will special order upon request. All mounting and balancing will be done by our detail-oriented team of auto experts. When you are in the market for a new set of wheels, our staff will be happy to discuss the difference between bolt patterns and offsets, and the advantages and disadvantages of choosing steel, aluminum, or alloy wheels.

Young’s Lakeside Tire & Wheel proudly serves the wheel service needs of customers in Branson, Hollister, Kirbyville and surrounding areas. For service, phone 417-334-8473 or visit Young’s Lakeside Tire & Wheel at 947 E. State Hwy. 76 in Branson.

Let’s talk SMAC: Artist Amy Joy Hill discovered a passion for inks, now on exhibit

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Our solo featured artist in the gallery for July is Amy Joy Hill. She was an exception to the norm, having grown up with family who encouraged her artistic bent. Her mother taught painting with oils and even her grandparents were artists, though it was more as hobbyists. “Art was always a part of my world,” she said. “I can’t imagine a life without art.” After high school, Amy Joy earned a degree in education, “because that was the stable thing to do,” and started teaching soon after.

After teaching for a number of years, Amy Joy became a missionary to South Korea. She stayed on the mission field for five and a half years. While there, her brother was diagnosed with leukemia. “My family is close, and I took the news really

hard,” she said. “I processed my emotions about it in my art journal.” When she got back to the States, she was like an untethered boat, drifting through life. Of course, she worked, but Amy Joy just didn’t know what to do with art.

“I was lacking inspiration and direction and was struggling with Imposter Syndrome,” Amy Joy said. Personally, I haven’t met an artist who hasn’t gone through this at one time or another during their artistic journey. So if you have experienced this, don’t feel like you are alone. She coped with the support of her friends and family. “They were so supportive during this time,” she said. “Their prayers and support made such a difference.”

One day, while visiting her family, her mother brought out her latest art find—a set of al-

cohol inks. Neither her mother nor Amy Joy had ever used alcohol inks before, so they decided to play around with the set and experiment. They both loved playing with the pigments, but it was Amy who became enthralled with this new product. Her passion for alcohol inks was born and a passion to create was reignited. If you spoke with Amy Joy today, you would never know there was a time of self-doubt. She is a bundle of joy and an inspiration to be around. All it took was love, support, prayer — and alcohol ink!

Which brings us to Amy Joy’s upcoming exhibit, “Quietus of Potential.” SMAC will feature the art of Amy Joy Hill in a solo exhibit titled “Quietus of Potential.” The exhibit will run from July 7-29 in the SMAC gallery. The opening reception will be

held in conjunction with the First Friday Art Walk on Friday, July 7, from 6-9 p.m. Both the exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. Attendees may view the exhibit, tour the private studios, and enjoy complimentary refreshments. The Vintage Paris Coffee kiosk will also be on site.

Amy Joy explained that “quietus” is a synonym for death or regarded as a release from life. As we were talking about this idea, I imagined a tamper snuffing out candles, or the act of tamping down a campfire. “It’s all about choices,” Amy Joy said. “If we choose one path, the potential for the other is snuffed out.” How often do we have an idea or dream and for one reason or another choose not to pursue it. The potential for that dream dies. Amy Joy wants peo-

ple who see her exhibit feel inspired to be more intentional in their choices. “Hopefully, my art exhibit will allow the viewer to realize unearthed potential,” she explained. “Even possibly help usher in forgiveness and healing.”

Artist Amy Joy Hill (Special to Branson Globe)

AmVets GUMI Camp 4th of July fundraiser held

The AmVets Post 78 Ladies Auxiliary hosted a 4th of July GUMI Camp fundraiser and raised a total of $1,513. Pictured from left to right are president J.J. Massingill; GUMI Camp founder, Tim Hadler; and secretary/treasurer Joyce Theiss. (Special to Branson Globe)

American Cancer Society announces hall of famer Jackie Stiles as keynote speaker for walk

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American Cancer Society is proud to announce Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame recipient and cancer survivor Jackie Stiles as this year’s keynote speaker for the 2023 “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.”

“I am honored to be a part of the upcoming event to support breast cancer research,” said Stiles. “As a former Missouri State Bear, the Springfield area holds a very special place in my heart. I can’t wait to work alongside the team to make an impact against this life changing illness all while celebrating the brave survivors in the Ozarks.”

Jackie Stiles is speaking along-

side Ann Marie Bianchi who will share her breast cancer journey after being diagnosed in February of 2021 and will address the “what happens next” question for survivors and caregivers. She is currently going through active treatments and wants to make it her life mission to be an aid to

fellow breast cancer patients while teaching the importance of post-cancer lifestyle choices.

Event details include Shades of Pink Luncheon being held on September 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. hosted at the Oasis Convention Center. Luncheon will be followed by the “Making Strides

Against Breast Cancer Walk” held on October 21 at Hammons Field with a start time 8 a.m. followed by the after party until 2 p.m. The walk will include area favorite food trucks, bounce houses for families, and live entertainment from Brothers Roberson.

Jackie Stiles will be the keynote speaker at the 2023 ‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk”. (FILE)

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How to make more money with your online sales

Creating a post to sell your old stuff is a lot like making a dating profile. With so many fish in the sea—or coffee tables on the Internet—you need to make your posts stand out. Here are some of the best ways to spice up your listing and get a buyer’s attention.

• Add keywords to your posts and include a good description. This is important! Describe your items with keywords that people will search for. If you’re selling a living room rug, describe it as an area rug, throw rug, rectangle rug, Oriental rug or carpet— and you can even describe the color or brand name. This way people find your listing

understand why doing five extracurricular activities this fall just isn’t in the budget.

under a few different searches.

• Use bright, clear pictures. You don’t need a fancy camera to take good pictures of stuff you’re selling. Your cell phone will be fine. Make sure your pictures are clear and well-lit, and don’t include a distracting background.

• Price pieces to sell and be ready to negotiate. Search for

stuff like yours to see how other people priced the item. Asking too much money can turn buyers off, but too little means you’re leaving money on the table. And remember: Your stuff is only worth whatever someone’s willing to pay, so be open to best offers.

So, how good does it feel to make a few extra bucks and cre-

ate more space in your home?

Pretty darn good! It’s time to count up your cash, do a victory dance, and put that money where it needs to go. If you’re not quite sure how to spend it, try out a zero-based budget. Whether you’re working on paying off debt, investing for retirement, or even just saving up for next Christmas, your budget gives every dollar a job to do.

mission. When they see the value of hard work in exchange for those hard-earned dollars, they’ll

It’s all about that back-toschool budget.

You guys, getting ready to go

back to school can be stressful, but it’s so much better when you follow these tips—especially the budgeting part. So, before you start a school supply shopping spree, be intentional about cre-

ating a budget, finding the deals, and having conversations with your family about what you’re prioritizing this school year.

in control of your money during back-to-school season and all year long, check out “How to Make a Budget: Your Step-byStep” at ramseysolutions.com

FREE FOOD, GROCERIES, $10 GAS ON 1ST VISIT CALL 417-337-3772 World saw its hottest days on record this week

By Laura Paddison, CNN

This week saw the hottest global temperature ever recorded, according to data from two climate tracking agencies.

On Monday, the average global temperature reached 17.01 de-

grees Celsius (62.62 Fahrenheit), the highest in the US National Centers for Environmental Prediction’s data, which goes back to 1979. On Tuesday, it climbed even further, reaching 17.18 degrees Celsius. The previous record of

16.92 degrees Celsius was set in August 2016.

The European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service on Wednesday also tweeted that Monday’s global temperature was a record in its data set.

Experts warn that the record could be broken several more times this year. Robert Rohde, lead scientist at Berkeley Earth, said in a Twitter post on Tuesday that the world “may well see a few even warmer days over the next 6 weeks.”

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is a limited downtown tourist trolley and ride-share companies, but the latter can drain the pockets of the working poor. Plans for the construction of a monorail or a gondola on the strip, to move tourists and workers alike, have never materialized.

access to government agencies, and rides to doctor’s offices and other appointments.

The rough estimate that 2,500 Branson residents are homeless or live in motels comes from Elevate Branson’s grant applications, and is based, Mr. Stallings said, on participants in its meal programs, the number of motels in town and public school statistics of children with motel addresses.

“A lot of tourists, a lot of Midwesterners, come to Branson to celebrate America, the American way of life and Christian values,” said Mr. Stallings, who plans to soon build the city’s first tiny house community for low-wage workers. “Behind all that, though, we have this really struggling population that’s serving these tourists.

more than 450 working people on wheels. His fledgling project in Branson, an extension of the Memphis project, had fewer than 20 participants as of early June. But he envisions scooters everywhere.

The scooter idea was hatched by Elevate Branson’s executive director, Bryan Stallings, 56, who came to Branson in 1987 to run a karaoke recording studio. Later, he had a religious awakening and founded Elevate Branson with his wife Amy.

The couple began handing out meals to motel dwellers beginning in 2009, and still feed hundreds each week. They learned that Branson’s working poor need help with job training, medical care, financial literacy,

Mr. Stallings first heard about a scooter program for the poor in Memphis, where a nonprofit called MyCityRides has put

Early-adopting locals are already seeing benefits. A scooter owner named Ryan Booth, 31, lives 15 miles from his job at a place called Crazy Craig’s Cheeky Monkey Bar. “I’ve got an old car that’s about to blow up on me at any point,” he said. The workers are co-signers on their scooter loans along with Elevate Branson, making payments of about $160 per month toward eventually owning the vehicles outright. The nonprofit pays for scooter training, insurance, maintenance, repairs, a helmet and motorcycle jacket. At about $5 per day, Mr. Stallings said, it is a relative bargain, particularly compared with a round-trip Uber ride.

Kristin Minturn bought her scooter with the help of Elevate Branson after having car problems.

Bryan Stallings

Reeds Spring School District hosts free All Sports Camp in June

Reeds Spring students in grades 3-6 were able to learn about all of the sports that the district offers through the free All Sports Camp, held from June 2730. For three hours a day, these young athletes took part in many sports, such as baseball, volleyball, basketball, football, golf, tennis, and track and field. High school coaches, middle school coaches, and high school students led the instruction. More than 100 students participated. In the top photo, Coach Jay Kaufman teaches baseball skills. In the bottom photo, students learned about track and field at the Reeds Spring All Sports Camp. (Special to Branson Globe)

College of the Ozarks Radio Station, KCOZ, honored by Missouri Broadcasters Association

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On June 3, 2023, students from the campus radio station, KCOZ, received recognition at the Missouri Broadcasters Association Awards Banquet held at the Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach. More than 200 awards were presented to Missouri’s radio and TV stations during the MBA Awards ceremony, and nearly 900 submissions were received. KCOZ was nominated for and won four awards.

This year’s awards included:

• Certificate of Merit in Social Media Star for the coordination of KCOZ’s multiple social media outlets by Raegan Moore, junior marketing major

• Certificate of Merit in Promotion for “KCOZ Summer Song,” which was produced by Elizabeth Phillips, senior allied health science major

• Certificate of Merit in Public Service Announcement for Campaign for “Daylight Savings,” which was produced by Raegan Moore

• Certificate of Merit in Documentary/Public Affairs for “Here’s What’s Happening,” which was produced by Judah Sawyer, senior theatre major “One thing that is important to keep in mind is that our students are competing against professionals from across the state,” said Josh Williams, KCOZ station manager. KCOZ can be found at 91.7 FM, streamed through www.kcoz.live, or on the app by searching “KCOZ radio” in the app store.

Registration open for foundation’s Wolf Howl Scramble

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You can enjoy a round of golf for a good cause on Monday, October 2. The Reeds Spring School Foundation will host the Wolf Howl Scramble at Pointe Royale in Branson (pictured at right).

The entry fee is $400 for a team of four. There are cash prizes for the winners, and several other prizes are available for on-course competitions.

The Reeds Spring School Foundation will use the proceeds to provide scholarships to high school seniors and classroom grants to teachers.

The tournament begins at 9 a.m. A boxed lunch is included. You can register at www.rswolves/scramble.

Pictured front row (left to right): Kat Anderson, Aubrie Fewin, Bekah Williams (student at School of the Ozarks), Reagan Moore and Liz Phillips. Back row (left to right): Josh Williams, Judah Sawyer and Carmen Bolding. (Special to Branson Globe)

BY PAT LAMB Columnist

Train Up a Child: Experience is the best teacher

One of the most important things parents can do is to make sure that their children have a large quantity and variety of experiences. Through experiences children learn to appreciate what others go through to provide their needs, gain a better understanding of the world around them, and increase their skill and knowledge.

Adults often exclaim that children do not appreciate what

they have. It is difficult to appreciate what is given to them if they put forth no effort to obtain it. Such experiences as picking berries or helping in a garden by pulling weeds give children an appreciation that no amount of lecturing could ever accomplish. They learn first-hand what it takes to provide those items. It is gratifying to see families picking berries together at Persimmon Hill Berry Farm in Lampe, MO. There are other places around the area where children can participate as well. Even gardening in flower pots or buckets in the yard gives some needed experience with plants and food provision. Experiences of watching production of food or other items in factories or plants provide understanding of effort that goes into providing our wants and needs. A trip to factories, a trip

to the Tyson chicken plant in Berryville, AR, or other places that produce items we use can be eye openers to children. They begin to understand that much work is involved in providing their needs. It is also a good lesson in science to see how machinery works. When families go on vacation, there are often places where children can take a tour and see how things are produced. Our grandchildren were able to tour the Jelly Belly fac -

tory in Fairfield, CA. That was a great thrill for them. It was especially nice when they were given some free candy at the end of the tour!

Children who are limited in experiences are usually limited in vocabulary as well. Without realizing it, new words are being used in almost every new experience a child may have. As children are allowed to participate, they enhance skills and

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Through experiences children gain a better understanding of the world around them, and increase their skill and knowledge. (Shutterstock)

Washington, D.C., TV for Branson city employee

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The Smithsonian Folklife Festival recently opened on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., and this year it features the Ozarks— celebrating Ozark life and culture.

Curtis Copeland, a Branson employee in Internet Technology also happens to be an expert historian. A high honor to be selected to emcee portions of the festival, Curtis is also privileged to be part of the

planning team for the event. With his vast knowledge of colorful history and his leadership style, he was selected to represent the festival on TV, appearing on “Good Morning, Washington.”

School of the Ozarks students sing ‘God Bless America’ at St. Louis Cardinals game

Submitted to Branson Globe School of the Ozarks students were asked to sing “God Bless America” before the first pitch of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball game on July 2. This is the first time S of O students have had the honor of singing at a Cardinals game. School of the Ozarks is a K-12 laboratory school operated under the umbrella of College of the Ozarks.

Ronda Fields, associate professor of vocal music, has a strong reputation for developing choirs of excellence. She has led choirs in the past that have performed at Cardinals games. Thirty-seven S of O students, seventh-12th graders, sang at the game last weekend.

Alumni, friends of the College, staff, faculty, and students enjoyed a time of fellowship together during a reception at the stadium. S of O students singing “God Bless America” is a special way of reflecting the College’s patriotic pillar and

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as “bringing life and light into a room.”

Budde has released three singles and is in the process of releasing her debut EP project.

Budde will perform at Saint City Sports Bar on Wednesday, July 12, 6 to 8 p.m. The show will be a Nashville Writers Round format, with much original music and some favorite cover tunes mixed in. Saint City is located at 3265 Falls Parkway, Suite Z.

Budde will also sit in with the Jukebox Winos at Malt and Barrel Brewing Co., 225 Cross Creek, Suite G on Sunday, July 9, 6 to 8 p.m., as she prepares for her solo performance in that location Friday, July 14, 7 to 9 p.m.

encouraging love of country.

“It is an honor that the Cardinals organization recognizes the achievements of our students, resulting in this invitation,” said Dr. Brad Doll-

off, dean of School of the Ozarks. “I love that this is an opportunity for students, parents, and alumni to gather for such a fun event and to witness this memorable occasion.”

City of Branson employee, Curtis Copeland (left) on “Good Morning, Washington” during the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Joining him (center) is Dr. Brooks Blevins of Missouri State University. (Courtesy City of Branson Newsletter)

Missouri Department of Agriculture launches 2023 Missouri Agriculture awards

Mo.gov

The Missouri Department of Agriculture is now accepting nominations for the Missouri Agriculture Awards. For centuries, Missouri farmers and ranchers have been providing our nation with food, fuel and fiber and have assumed the responsibility of investing their lives to provide for others while also giving back to this state’s economy. The award categories include Missouri Agriculture Education Leader and Missouri Food Ani-

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abilities.

Some experiences are a lot of fun as well as educational. The Butterfly Palace in Branson is a wonderful place to take children. It is so much fun to see those beautiful creatures flying around and the film shown there

mal Veterinarian.

“Through the Missouri Ag Awards, we would like to recognize those who stand out for supporting the efforts of our farmers and ranchers,” said Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn. “Their work focuses on protecting and promoting our food supply and they are great examples for future generations.”

Awards will be given in the following categories:

• Missouri Agriculture Education Leader Award will

is excellent. Mission trips for teenagers that many churches sponsor in the summer are wonderful! They certainly foster the understanding of how other people live. One church in the area is currently sponsoring a trip to Alaska. Another church periodically sponsors trips to the Navajo reservation to help there in Vacation Bible School.

highlight an educator or advisor in the Missouri school system who emphasizes the importance of agricultural education to our state’s youth while also advising them on becoming future leaders in the industry. This award recognizes teachers, advisors and leaders in primary, secondary and higher education systems. Nominees will be judged on the overall impact they have on upcoming youth in the agriculture system.

When we make sure children have a variety of experiences, we find that those experiences, themselves, do the teaching for us. Only a few words or comments are required to guide the children. No one has to tell a child how hard it is to provide blueberries to eat if that child has picked a quart or so of them! I doubt that as much food would

• Missouri Food Animal Veterinarian Award will highlight a Missouri food animal veterinarian who has shown expertise in veterinary care for the large animal/food production industry through surveillance for FAD and emerging diseases, someone who has demonstrated best practices for animal health and care and has led in innovative practices regarding the health and well-being of large animals.

be wasted once children learn what goes into providing it for them. Appreciation is naturally going to come! When teenagers prepare meals for the family, they are not apt to complain when Mom or Dad doesn’t have a meal on the table on time for them. They have learned that it is not so easy and they have a greater appreciation of the ef-

Nominations may be submitted using an online form at agriculture.mo.gov/awards and must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

For further information about the Missouri Ag Award categories, contact aginfo@mda. mo.gov with any questions. For more information about the Missouri Department of Agriculture and its programs, visit Agriculture.Mo.Gov.

fort of their folks. When teens see children living in hogans on an Indian reservation, how can they not appreciate what they have?

There is a great amount of opportunities for children to experience many things if we are alert to the possibilities. Those experiences teach far more than our words.

Farmers’ markets thriving since pandemic as shoppers, vendors form unbreakable ritual

By Andy Corbley, Good News Network

The number of farmers’ markets in the U.S. is increasing—as are the numbers of customers and the number of states choosing to celebrate them with an official ‘Farmers Market Week.’

The cheeriest place to buy your groceries not only survived the pandemic, they are thriving—despite lockdown policies in many states labeling them as “non-essential”, forcing a shutdown, while indoor supermarkets were kept open.

Thirty years ago, there were fewer than 2,000 open farmers markets in the U.S. Today, there are more than 8,600 markets currently registered in the USDA Farmers Market Directory, per the Farmers Market Coalition.

This nonprofit advocacy organization fought on behalf of farmers during the pandemic, presenting a spirited defense using scientific and common sense arguments to keep them going when state or local governments wanted to shut them down.

In lockdown-heavy cities like Chicago, the Green City Market on Saturdays has grown from 5,000-10,000 shoppers pre-pandemic to 8,000-15,000 today.

Part of the reason, Green City

Market’s organizer Taylor Choy tells the AP, is that supply chain issues which during COVID-19 increased the prices at supermarkets didn’t affect farmers markets that instead rely on local producers.

“The benefit to shopping at a farmers’ market is that it’s directly from the farm and so they’re not going to see the same type of supply chain issues (grocery stores have),” Choy told AP. “In fact, I’ve seen the cost of eggs at a grocery store increase, but then the price of our eggs at our market stayed the same.”

In Colorado, the Larimer County farmers market saw a 25% in-

crease in the number of vendors in the summer of 2020.

“Even in a global pandemic farmers market operators have worked tirelessly to innovate and come up with solutions to continue to serve their communities,” said Farmers Market Coalition’s Executive Director, Ben Feldman, that year.

“While farmers markets are among the safest places to buy food, the increased costs and time required to stay operational are major challenges for all markets nationwide. It is more important than ever to support our local farmers markets during this crisis.”

Farmers’ markets are thriving (Photo by Natalie Maynor)

Missouri Dept. of Health: Take precautions during dangerous heat and humidity

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The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) urges Missourians of all ages to take precautions as heat and humidity rise to dangerous levels.

Heat-related illnesses often affect the very young, the elderly and the chronically ill, but summer temperatures can also take a toll on healthy young and middle-aged adults. In 2022, 23 people died from heat exposure

in Missouri, ranging in age from two-83 years.

During prolonged periods of high temperatures, using air conditioning – either at home or by seeking shelter in a local cooling center – is the best preventive measure.

“Heat and humidity can place a lot of stress on the body,” said DHSS Director Paula Nickelson. “Heat exhaustion can come on suddenly, with little warning, and lead to heatstroke which becomes a very dangerous situation.”

During excessive heat, Nickelson urges Missourians to check on friends and neighbors, especially those who are elderly and chronically ill. To report a senior citizen or an adult with disabilities who is in need of assistance due to the heat, call the state’s toll-free abuse and neglect hotline at 1-800-392-0210, or make a report online. Medications, as

well as use of drugs or alcohol, can impair a body’s response to heat, making one more vulnerable to the heat.

Never leave a child or pet alone in a vehicle. Four of Missouri’s heat-related deaths in 2022 were individuals in vehicles. Even on a cooler day, the temperature inside a vehicle can rise by 20 degrees in 10 minutes and pose a real threat to anyone left inside. Stress, distraction and being out of a normal routine can all contribute to forgetting a child in a car seat. Check the back seat each time you exit your vehicle.

There are a number of steps individuals can take to stay cool including:

• Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water regardless of your activity level, and do not wait until you are thirsty to do so. Avoid sugary and alcoholic beverages; these actually cause you to lose body fluids.

• Wear appropriate clothing. Wear lightweight, breathable, and loose-fitting clothing that allows air circulation. When outside, consider wearing a hat and sunglasses to protect yourself from the sun.

• Stay cool indoors. Stay in air-conditioned places as much as possible. Find a local cooling center if needed.

• Schedule outdoor activities carefully. Try to plan outdoor activity for morning or evening hours when the temperature is coolest.

• Pace yourself. Reduce exercise or physical activity during the hottest part of the day, and take frequent breaks in the shade or in an air-conditioned place.

• Wear sunscreen. Sunburn affects your body’s ability to cool down and can make you dehydrated.

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• Prepare your home. Change air conditioner filters, and cover windows that receive morning or afternoon sun with drapes or shades.

• Stay informed. Pay attention to weather forecasts and heat advisories. Stay informed about the local heat index and adjust safety measures accordingly.

Knowing the signs and symptoms of heat related illness and how treat them is also important. Signs of heat exhaustion may include muscle cramps; heavy sweating; cold, pale and clammy skin; dizziness; headache; nausea or vomiting; and fainting or passing out. If you think you or a loved one are experiencing heat exhaustion, you should stop physical activity move to a cool place—preferably air conditioned, loosen clothing, and sip cool water. Seek medical attention immediately if you are

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Signs of heat stroke may include high body temperature (103°F or higher); hot, red, dry or damp skin; fast, strong pulse; headache; dizziness; nausea; confusion; or loss of consciousness. If you think you or a loved one are experiencing heat stroke you should call 911 immedi-

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ately. Heat stroke is a medical emergency. Move the person to a cool place—preferably air conditioned. Help lower the person’s body temperature with cool cloths or a cool bath until medical personnel arrive. Do not give the person anything to drink. For more information regarding heat-related illness and prevention, visit the websites of DHSS or the CDC.

have all my documents, a job, a place to stay, and support from my community at Elevate Branson. If you ever hit rock bottom and feel like there’s no hope, I believe Elevate can change your life. They’re here to help as long as you are ready to help yourself.”

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Code, permit the conduct of such shows in “Downtown Districts” with a Special Use Permit, and add the special standards applicable to granting the Special Use Permit.

The definitions of “Drag Show” and “Drag Show Establishment” will be put into Section 94-5 of the Branson City Code.

Under the proposal, a “drag show” is “a live entertainment performance in which characteristics

of men or women are exaggerated by an in-person adult or group of adults who impersonate male or female characters while wearing extravagant costumes, which may include clothes, accessories, makeup, or removable prosthetics, excluding prosthetics for limbs or eyes.”

“The impersonation by the adult or group of adults’ must occur for “more than 25 percent of the performance, and the performance is intended to subvert gender stereotypes. It must also include “jokes,

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references, dancing, singing, or any other conduct that depicts, describes, or relates to specified sexual activities, as defined herein or the adult, or group is paid for the performance, or patrons are charged, to attend the performance.”

A “drag show establishment” is an establishment at which more than 60 percent of live entertainment offered at the establishment qualifies as drag shows.”

Section 94-62(b) of the Branson Municipal Code will be amended to add “special use standards” that would apply to granting a Special Use Permit to conduct a

drag show. Among others, these include a requirement that “no drag show or drag show establishment shall allow minors to attend the performance, unless a parent or legal guardian allows the minor to attend the performance.” Further, no drag show or drag show establishment is “permitted within 600 feet of any religious institution, school, or public park, or any property zoned for residential use. Such distance shall be measured in a straight line without regard to intervening properties from the closest exterior structural wall of the establishment holding a drag

show to the closest property line of the religious institution, school, or public park, or the property zoned for residential use.”

Other Special Use Permit conditions require that all access to and from an “establishment holding a drag show shall be provided from a street classified as a thoroughfare,” that the “property on which such use is located shall have a minimum of 100 feet of street frontage,” and be “screened by a solid masonry wall, at least six feet in height along all interior property lines. Such walls may include the building walls where no yard exists.

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largest lenders of U.S. commercial property and construction loans, according to the Reuters article “Overexposed U.S. regional banks.”

If we have another banking crisis, the big banks are there to save the day, but to the detriment of small businesses who bank at suspect regional banks.

The Fed needs a regional bank stress test. Frankly, they were caught off guard by Silicon Valley Bank’s failure, and they are the ones we pay to monitor banks. The Fed hinted that it would be adjusting the stress tests to make them tougher. Let’s hope they add regional banks to the changes.

The market climbed after the bank report was released, even though markets still have to deal with the regional bank’s unknowns. Investing is a dance. Wise investors stay engaged but continually make adjustments as needed.

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commented about their visit to Ford’s Theater, “It was really impacting to be in the space where that [Lincoln’s assassination] actually happened.” She also enjoyed the National Spy Museum, somewhere she “definitely would want to go back again.”

Asked what elements of the trip she found most unexpected or surprising, Youngblood spoke profoundly about the personal application. At the Spy Muse-

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But the man’s words take me back. Yes, Star Trek has long been a herald for some vaunted, homogenous utopia. But just the same, the way the man said it reminded me of a thusfar undeniable truth in these mountains:

We may be whispered and shouted upon to change but deep within, somewhere in a regional

um, for example, she enjoyed a presentation by a current federal agent whose outlined the steps to his career, beginning with being a Youth Tour participant himself years ago. She was also impacted by the group’s visit to a working session of the House of Representatives. “It looks a lot different than it does when you see it on TV,” she said. “They’re just people, moving around the room, trying to get things done at their job. It showed me that we, as the people, have every opportunity

community of the subconscious, there is something ancient, recalcitrant, even puckish enough, that Ozarkers can take all that is new and shiny and fake-hopeful and get it down and dirty in the

to be in their shoes!”

Asked about the future, Alieah said she has always been interested in communications, and was impressed by ways the Youth Tour showed her that interest could lead to a career, possibly in cybersecurity. She appreciates White River Valley Electric Cooperative and plans to stay in touch, possibly looking for ways to volunteer. She will be a senior at The School of the Ozarks this fall, but has plenty of summer left to build on her

red dirt, making it our own, remaking it in our own strangely individualistic images.

Much — and I hope, for every generation to come — to the consternation of hopeful utopia.

Youth Tour experience; on June 24, she headed to Girls’ State, where she was excited to learn more about leadership and reconnect with some of the friends she made on the Youth Tour. She will also participate in a Rotary youth leadership program.

Youngblood summarized the trip by saying she appreciated the ways the organizers built in personal meaning. “What all those things meant to our ancestors, they still mean to us today,” she said.

Alieah Youngblood (Photo courtesy Alieah Youngblood)

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Around Town: Here’s what’s going on

JULY

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

7 Malt & Barrel Brewing Co. (225 Cross Creek Suite G), to host a Vinyl Pop-Up Shop at 6:30 p.m., featuring local vinyl enthusiast D.J. Vinyl Savior. Thousands of records available for trade or sale. Spend the evening listening to warm sounds of classic records. Pizza World will be offering a special vinyl-sized pizza for only $13. For information, 417-294-4307 or

email Holly@maltandbarrelbrewing.com.

6 - 9 Symposium Talent Branson Nationals, Branson Hilton Convention Center. symposiumtalent.com

7 Hollister 1st Friday Art Walk, Downing Street, Hollister, stateoftheozarks.net/showcase/firstfriday-art-walk/

7 EquipmentShare Summer Concert Series: Jeff FoxworthyThe Good Ole Days Tour. Black Oak Amp, Table Rock Lake, 1728 State Hwy H, Lampe. Doors: 6 p.m., show: 7:30 p.m. Free park-

ing. For more information, to buy tickets: Blackoakamp.com.

10 - 16 FASA Class C World Series, Branson RecPlex. playfasa.com

11 Leave a Legacy Luncheon, presented by Elevate Branson, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Elevate Branson Campus, 310 Gretna Road. Lunch provided. Make a resounding impact on our community for generations while taking advantage of taxable deductions through Qualified Charitable Donations and Required Minimum Distributions. RSVP today to learn about wealth planning and leave legacy that lasts. 417-3359915, https://elevatebranson.

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

14 - 17 Varsity Spirit Camp, Branson Hilton Convention Center. varsity.com

15 Elks Boat Poker Run, 1-6 p.m. $25 per entry. Designated stops: Old ‘Ahoys’ Dock, Goofy Goose, Lakeside Resort & Restaurant, Baxter Marina and Hideaway Marina. Winners announced at Elks Lodge following Poker Run with door prizes and 50/50 drawing. Meal at the Elks Lodge, RSVP by July 10: 417739-2414.

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15 Music on the Lake 2023 featuring Kirk Brown Blues Band (blues), 7 p.m., Kimberling City Shopping Center veteransoftheozarks.com

15 - 30 Silver Dollar City Summer Nights silverdollarcity.com

17 - 21 Student Life East 2023, Branson Hilton Convention Center. studentlife.lifeway.com

18 “Entertaining the Troops,” FREE July talk, sponsored by Branson Centennial Museum and River Valley Historical Society, covers history of USO tours and other wartime entertainment from WWII through Vietnam. Presentation at Branson Centennial Museum, 120 South Commercial Street, 12:30-1:30 p.m. See: www.wrvhs. org or call 417-239-1912.

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

22 - 23 Kidz Roc, Clay Cooper Theatre claycoopertheatre.com

23 - 29 Princess of America Pageant, The Mansion Theatre for Performing Arts. princessofamerica.com

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

27 Pickleball Party @ the Park. Stockstill Park (625 Stockstill Ln), 6-9 p.m. Open to the public. 12 courts: 3 hours. Beginner courts, organized open play, challenge courts. Bring your chairs. Branson Pickleball Club and Branson Parks Dept. - https:// www.bransonparksandrecreation. com/778/Pickleball

28-30 Vacation Bible School: “Pets Unleashed VBS” PreK5th grade at Faith Lutheran, 221 Malone St., Branson, July 28: 5-8 p.m.; July 29: 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; July 30: 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Register at FaithBranson.org, or call 417-334-2469 by June 15 for free summer fun gift bag or register before July 4 for free VBS t-shirt.

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

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

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

31 - 3 American Junior Golf Association Tournament, Buffalo Ridge Golf Course, Hollister. ajga. org

31 - 4 Branson UMC Heartland Day Camp for K-6th grade. (All campers must have completed kindergarten to come to camp.) Branson United Methodist Church, 1208 W. 76 Country Blvd. Five days of Christian camp led by experienced counselors. 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sign up in June and received 25% off regular price. Register online at https://www.heartland-

camps.org/branson-umc or call the church office: 417-294-7948.

AUGUST

5 EquipmentShare Summer Concert Series: Cinderella’s Tom Keifer Band with Winger & John Corabi (Live Loud Tour). Black Oak Amp, Table Rock Lake, 1728 State Hwy H, Lampe. Doors: 6

p.m., show: 7:30 p.m. Free parking. For more information, to buy tickets: Blackoakamp.com.

11 - 12 Cool Yule Bazaar, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Kimberling Area Senior Center, 63 Kimberling Blvd. Homemade gifts, crafts, direct sales and food trucks. To be a vendor, fill out the application at www. kimberlingareaseniorcenter.com

18 EquipmentShare Summer Concert Series: Justin Moore and Scotty McCreery with Avery Anna. Black Oak Amp, Table Rock Lake,

1728 State Hwy H, Lampe. Doors: 6 p.m., show: 7:30 p.m. Free parking. For more information, to buy tickets: Blackoakamp.com.

A fabulous 4th...

Clockwise, starting at top left: All decked out in red, white & blue; Winner of the Rockaway Beach Patriotic Dog contest; Fun in the sun makes you hungry; That’s the way to cool off on a hot July 4; When you look this good in your red, white and blue overalls, you’ve got to be having a great time; Just a girl and her patriotic dog; Pets and their people donned red, white and blue; and fireworks at Holllister. (Photos by K.D. Michaels)

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: Affordable Insulation Service, Bliss Gas Services, Gaga For Glitter, The Branson Show Awards, The Consignment Clothing Exchange, Flaming Margaritas Restaurant The Great Passion Play, The Krafty Kitty Farm, LKS Lawncare, MarieZ, METAGOLF, Michele’s Floral & Gifts, Mintex Appliance Service, The Nashville Roadhouse Theater, and SignsNow. Contact Carrie @ 573-795-1921, or Shelley @ 417-593-9815 to find out how to become a sponsor of our live talk show.

Family Crossword

Solution: onlinecrosswords.net/81904

Across

1. Coffee flavor

6. Not imaginary

10. Took a dip

14. Reed instruments

15. Soup vegetable

16. Cleveland’s state

17. Smooth

18. Tempo

19. Modernize

20. Shoelace hole

22. Matured

24. Aircraft with pontoons 27. Rogue

Olden Days Fun

Word find from Beck Museums of Branson

5. Slumbering

6. Burglarize

7. Get by

8. Biblical mountain

9. Caesar’s language

10. Sensitive

11. What time?

12. Staff officer 13. Temperament

21. Contaminates

23. Basil sauce

25. Extra 26. Batch

27. Hold tightly

28. Large artery

32. Copper coin

33. Tennessee ____ Ford

35. Pastry

37. Count calories

39. Picturesque

41. Digging tool

42. Above 44. Circle segment 47. Off the path 48. All ____!

51. Discontinued

52. Blooper 53. Adam’s abode

54. Traditional knowledge 55. Long tale

56. Submissive 58. Judge’s attire

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On this day in history...

• 1456 A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death

• 1534 European colonization of the Americas: first known exchange between Europeans and natives of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, in New Brunswick

• 1550 Traditional date Chocolate thought to have been introduced to Europe

• 1863 Orders barring Jews from serving under US General Ulysses S. Grant are revoked

• 1875 Jesse James robs train in Otterville, Missouri (east of Sedalia)

• 1928 Sliced bread sold for the first time by the Chillicothe Baking Company, Missouri, using a machine invented by Otto Frederick Rohwedder. Described as the greatest forward step in the baking industry since bread was wrapped.

• 1930 Construction begins on Boulder (Hoover) Dam

• 1936 RCA shows 1st real TV program (dancing, film on locomotives, Bonwit Teller fashion show and monologue from Tobacco Road & comedy)

• 1948 6 female reservists become 1st women sworn into regular US Navy

• 1949 “Dragnet” premieres on NBC radio; also a TV series in 1951 & 1967

• 1958 President Eisenhower signed a bill approving Alaskan statehood

• 1967 Doors’ “Light My Fire” hits #1, and The Beatles release single “All You Need is Love”

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• 1981 Sandra Day O’Connor nominated for the Supreme Court, 1st female Supreme Court justice

• 1981 The solar-powered aircraft, Solar Challenger, successfully completes a 163 mile flight across the English Channel

• 1987 Kiwanis Clubs end men-only tradition, vote to admit women

• 1987 Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North begins public testimony at Iran-Contra hearing

• 1990 1st ‘Three Tenors’ concert featuring Plácido Domingo, José Carreras and Luciano Pavarotti at Baths of Caracalla in Rome; recording becomes world’s best-selling classical record

• 1996 Nelson Mandela steps down as President of South Africa

• 2011 “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2”, the last Harry Potter film, premieres in London

• 2022 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces his resignation at Downing Street after pressure from, and mass resignations of his ministers

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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!

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

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!!

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

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.

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 417-598-3122.

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GROUP: IN AUGUST, 2023 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 641919-1533. The class will meet every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.in the church library.

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

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FERED: 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

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

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

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

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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.

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TWO SOFAS FOR SALE: 1 leather, teal color & 1 cloth, burgundy brown. Asking $150 ea. 417527-1826

AIR FRYER $20. Used Weber BBQ GRILL $150, in Kimberling City. Call 417-739-5321.

VEHICLE FOR SALE: 2005

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TRUCK. Very clean with extended cab. Call for details. Asking $5,800 OBO. 417-327-5546.

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

BRANSON ROOM FOR RENT for an individual, $450/mo. Private bath, garage for parking only (not for storage). No pets, druggies, no partners. Mature household. Laundry off site. First & last months’ rent plus $300 security deposit for total $1,200. Call 417-213-1927.

ROOMMATE WANTED: LOOKING FOR A SOBER/ CLEAN WOMAN to share a home on Truman Dr., Branson, with a non-smoking, mature woman. Two bedrooms, 1 bath. Home fully furnished. Raised (queen) bedframe, great storage capacity. Tight knit, safe neighborhood. Front and back porches. Can smoke outside only. No pets/ no kids. References. $500 monthly, utilities paid. $500 deposit. Please call 763-464-1672.

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

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

FOR LEASE: OFFICE AND COMMERCIAL SPACE on Bus. Hwy. 13 in Branson West. Over 1,000 sq. ft. available. Various sizes and reasonable rates available. Call 417-248-0062.

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

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