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Brook Wellness Center presents Heart for Recovery Awards at annual banquet

By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer

The Brook Wellness Center cel ebrated its annual Heart for Recov ery Awards ceremony at a banquet on Friday evening, September 23.

Thirty-seven awards were present ed, representing the wide variety of

individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and others who actively support recovery from substance abuse and mental health issues in southwest Missouri. The event, held at Sanc tuary of Hope Church in Branson, also serves as a fundraiser for The

Brook, as sponsorships and silent auction proceeds combine with grants and partnerships to help en sure that no person in need of coun seling and other recovery support is ever turned away.

2022 Terry Award winners announced

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

The 2022 Terry Awards were held on Sunday.

The formal event, held at the Branson Famous Theater, featured entertainers arriving via limousine and walking the red carpet, having been treated to a VIP reception pri or to the awards ceremony.

The 2022 Terry Award winners were:

• Female Vocalist of the Year: Ashley Stanton (Branson Fa mous Theater)

TERRY AWARDS,

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THE SUN SETS ON ANOTHER SUMMER – A beautiful sunset on Table Rock Lake (Photo by L. Vivian)

SEE HEART FOR RECOVERY, PAGE 12

Instrumentalist of the Year, Catherine Haygood (via Facebook)

Ozark traditions celebrated with music at Old Country Fair

By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer

The Weddings at the Homestead venue east of Branson was filled with traditional Ozarks music, dance and stories on Saturday, Sep tember 24, as the Society of Ozark ian Hillcrofters hosted the Old Country Fair and Music Festival.

The fair highlighted traditional music, with impromptu jam ses sions happening all afternoon as well as performances by the Stone County Ramblers, Missouri 65, Missouri Strings, and students

from Ozark Mountain Music As sociation’s traditional and blue grass camps. There was also a square dance party.

Guests could also browse ven dor tables including local crafts and the work of authors Tom Koob, Tom Parnell and Moody’s Ozarks Traveler.

Founded in 1931 in Eminence, Missouri, the Society of Ozarkian Hillcrofters welcomes anyone in terested in Ozarks history and in SEE OLD COUNTRY FAIR, PAGE 13

Barn Quilt Class to be held October 15

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Anyone who has done much driving across the country, particu larly on state highways or through rural areas, has likely noticed beautiful patchwork designs paint ed on barns and other structures. If you’ve ever wondered who paints those, or what patterns are used, the Stone County office of the University of Missouri Extension has the perfect class for you!

On Saturday, October 15, a Barn Quilt class will be held at the Blue Eye Community Center, 138 St.

Hwy. EE in Blue Eye, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Class size is limited to 24 participants, so pre-registration is a must. The class fee of $45 covers all supplies. Participants should bring a bag lunch, and light snacks will be provided.

What exactly is a barn quilt? It’s a 2 ft. x 2 ft. square quilt block pat tern, painted on wood. Individuals and groups across the country dis play the patterns, often on barns, and there are even “quilt trail” maps in various areas; a quick online search will yield some in

teresting road trip ideas. The class instructor will provide patterns to choose from.

To register, visit the Stone Coun ty Extension office on the second floor of the Stone County Court house in Galena; register online by searching “Barn Quilt Class Stone County Missouri,” or call 417357-6812. Deadline to register is October 12, and your paid regis tration holds your spot in the class and reserves your supplies.

Plan to have fun and learn a skill that helps preserve a legacy!

Branson area businesses and individuals named to 2023 Best of Missouri list

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

A number of Branson individ uals and businesses were named the Best in Missouri by the Mis souri Magazine. The magazine lists the ‘Best’ in Missouri in dozens of categories, all nom inated and voted on by read ers. Nominations began in June of 2022 and voting began in mid-August.

A red carpet event honoring the Best of Missouri will be held on April 27, 2023.

Local winners from Taney and Stone Counties in the Best of Missouri competition include:

• Commercial Bank: Central Bank

• Electrical Repair and Ser

vice: Lightspeed Electrical

• Home Lighting: The Light house Gallery

• Resort: Big Cedar Resort

• Breakfast: Billy Gail’s

• Desserts: Andy’s Frozen Custard

• Family Restaurant: Pickin’ Porch Deli

• Most Romantic Restaurant: Top of the Rock

• Vietnamese Food: Thai Thai Cuisine

• Dentist: Branson Family Dentistry

• Mall/Shopping Center: Branson Landing

• Attraction: Silver Dollar City

• Christmas Show: Miracle of

Christmas/Sight and Sound

• Dinner Show: Dolly Parton’s Stampede

• Male Vocalist: Jeff Brandt

• Scenic Spot: Top of the Rock

• Songwriter: Billy Yates

• Boat Sales: American Water Sports, Kimberling City

• Collector Car Auction: The Branson Auction

• Campground: Port of Kim berling Marina and Resort

• Coffee Roasters: Ozark Mountain Coffee

• Wedding Photographer: Jas mine Monteleon Photography

The Branson Globe congratu lates all of the winners of the 2023 Best of Missouri competi tion!

Local musicians from Mountain Grove Schoolhouse and other area jam sessions are always glad to jump in and play for a party. (Photo by Cindy Thomas)

Blessing of the animals church service at St. Mark’s: Pets of all faiths welcome!

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All family pets are invited to bring their humans to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (second church on the right) at 3 Northwoods Drive in Kimberling City on Tuesday, Oc tober 4 at 5:30 p.m. to join churches around the world in celebrating the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.

Your humans may socialize be fore the service, but make sure you

keep them on their leash. You may stay in your vehicle throughout the service or bring a chair for your human to sit in outside of your car or truck. Your family will be given a booklet to follow along with the readings and scriptures, and after the service you will come to the front of the parking lot where the Reverend Anne Cheffey will give a very spe cial blessing for each family pet.

You are welcome to bring pho

tos of pets that do not travel well or play well with others so they can be blessed, too. The church booklet can be a nice reminder of this event for your family scrapbook.

So remember, if it slithers, perches, hops or scampers, put it on a leash or in a carrier and bring it to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Kimberling City to be blessed. Call 417-338-5488 for more infor mation.

New Life Temple Women’s Ministry to host tea party Oct. 3

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New Life Temple Women’s Ministry will be hosting a tea party with guest speaker Sara Forhetz, October 3 at 6:30 p.m., at 3077 S. Bus. U.S.-65, Hollister, MO. All ladies are invited. Please RSVP at 417-334-7231 or email nltem ple82@yahoo.com

Sara Forhetz is with global faith-based humanitarian organi zation, Convoy of Hope. She re cently joined the Convoy team as national spokesperson and lead re

porter. Before coming to Convoy, Sara spent 17 years as an Emmy Award winning television news reporter and anchor.

Sara is also a wife and a home school mother of three kids. She loves to swim, bike, run and often competes in triathlons.

Pets of the Week

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

TURNER is a 2-year old-male. He is a bit skittish at first until he gets to know you. He does enjoy chin scratches and a nice pet. He would prefer not to be around small children as they seem to scare him. He came in with his broth er, Meeko. His previous owner moved and couldn’t take Turner.

Sara Forhetz (Special to Branson Globe)

But most of all, Sara is a fer vent follower of Jesus Christ. She speaks to leaders and churches all across the country and around the world. She is passionate about helping others walk fully in their calling, and she encourages every one to mentor someone.

Branson to be featured on world-renowned board game

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

Branson will soon be monu mentalized in an exciting new way.

A representative of Top Trumps USA, a division of Has bro, addressed the members of the Branson Board of Aldermen

on Tuesday to announce the cre ation of a Branson edition of the world famous game Monopoly.

The company is asking for input from the community on who—or what—should be in cluded on the Monopoly board.

“Because Branson has been

a favorite of my family and so many others as a family-friend ly destination, we want to rec ognize the locals as well and all the things you love about your city,” explained Top Trumps USA representative Katie Hub

IGOR is a 3-year-old male Terrier mix. He was found as a stray. He gets along with some dogs but not all. This guy is quiet, laid back and very loving.

H.K. Silvey honored at Hootin’ & Hollarin’ Festival

By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer

A legendary Ozark County res ident was honored as Grand Mar shal for Gainesville, Missouri’s an nual Hootin’ & Hollarin’ Festival, September 15–17. At age 89, H.K. Silvey continues to impact younger musicians throughout the Ozarks, including several who studied with him at traditional music camps.

Actually, Silvey wasn’t supposed to learn to play the fiddle at all. He was learning guitar, but his Uncle Jesse’s fiddle was off limits until his Aunt Beulah decided to take a risk and let him practice it when his uncle wasn’t around. Jesse wasn’t fooled, though; somehow, he fig ured out the covert practicing was going on and during a “play-party” when H.K. was 14, surprised him by handing him the instrument to play.

Silvey graduated from Gaines ville High School in 1952, and then spent many years working in the aeronautics industry, first with Boeing in Wichita, Kansas, and later with Martin-Marietta Corpo ration in several states. He likes to tell people that if they ever get to the moon, to look for his name; he worked on Saturn rockets at Mar tin-Marietta, and in 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts left behind a mark er with names of employees who worked on the project.

During those years, Silvey mar ried Judy and they had four chil dren. He also traded his fiddle—an

inexpensive one his mother bought him—for a guitar, and then de ciding he wasn’t cut out for fancy guitar playing, traded that for a Gustav August fiddle he still owns. In 1959, the $395 price tag was a splurge, but the instrument is now worth several thousand dollars.

The family moved back to Ozark County in 1973, where Silvey start ed a dairy business in the Longrun community, worked in the county road and bridge department, and served as a county commissioner. He also taught fiddle through the National Endowment for the Arts and at week-long music camps in Branson. The camps continue through Ozark Mountain Music Association, but H.K. is no longer physically able to play much and sadly, many of his former musi cian colleagues have passed away. However, his legacy—and theirs— continues through students who learned from him.

Two of those students, Brett

Dudenhoeffer and Casey Overturf, joined Silvey on stage for a musi cal tribute during the September 15 ceremony. “Words can’t begin to describe how much of an impact H.K. has had on my life and my love for music,” said Dudenhoef fer. “When I was nine years old go ing to fiddle camp for the first time, I was so scared being one of the youngest ones there. To this day he always reminds me of when I came to my first lesson asking to learn ‘something new and fast.’”

Overturf studied with Silvey for several years, including a Nation al Endowment of the Arts project through Mizzou during her senior year of high school. “We’d listen to old recordings on cassettes, and he would work through the songs slowly with me while dipping win tergreen Skoal and telling quaint tales of days gone by,” said Over turf. “I treasure the time I had with him and hope to pass on the knowl

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Dave Says... An uncomfortable situation

twice what I’m making now. I did not send in a resume or fill out an application for the job that was just offered. They came directly to me, and it was a huge surprise. I don’t have a contract with my current em ployer, but they are good people and I want to handle things well and do the right thing. Can you help?

Jenny

ful about how things worked out, you had no intention of misleading them or causing problems. On top of all that, promise to do everything possible to make the transition as easy as you can.

be surprised, and a little disappoint ed, I’d be happy she has the chance to take such a big step up.

Dear Dave, I need your advice. I just accepted a new job in a field I love three weeks ago. Yesterday, I was recruited and offered a position by a huge company for the same kind of position, and they pay more than

Dear Jenny, Long story short, I think you take the new job. Now, how do you handle this with your present em ployer? With total honesty, respect and a lot of gratitude. Walk into your boss’s office, and lay out the whole situation truthfully. Let them know what has happened, how it happened, and while you feel aw

In uncomfortable scenarios, it’s always a good idea to try to put yourself in the other person’s shoes. Let’s pretend you own a business, and you just hired a young lady. A few weeks later, someone comes in, completely out of the blue, and offers her more than double what she’s making with you. I can tell you what would happen at my company. I’d tell her to take it. I’m serious. I mean, as an employer I’m certainly not going to double her income that quickly. And while I’d

If an organization cares about its people, and one of those team members has the opportunity to significantly increase their in come—and they’re not break ing a contract or promise in the process—this type of scenario is perfectly reasonable, even if it’s a little inconvenient for the current employer in the short term. I know it’ll be uncomfortable for you, Jenny, but they can’t realistically expect you to pass up a chance to do what you love at double-plus what you’re making now.

Congratulations!

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Stock Market Insights: Playing catchup

with Shannon S., who could outrun me backward. He took off, and I tried catching up to him the whole race. He was already drinking McDonald’s orange drink by the time I crossed the finish line. I think the Federal Re serve can relate to my race.

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

Ihad to make up points on the throwing events. It was field day at my elementary school, and I’d been paired in the running event

On September 21, the Fed raised interest rates by 75 basis points for a third straight meeting bringing the federal funds rate to 3.0-3.25%, up from 2.25- 2.5%. Chairman Pow ell surprised the markets by saying they will continue their aggressive rate hiking rates to eventually 4.6%, according to Yahoo Finance.

It’s not just our central bank.

Eleven central banks worldwide met in the last few days to discuss raising rates. As of this writing, Sweden, Switzerland, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Taiwan raised interest rates higher than analysts expected. The inflation caught them off guard, and they usually follow the lead of the U.S. Fed.

If the Fed hadn’t insisted infla tion was “transitory” (temporary) last year and started dealing with the inflation immediately, we’d be in a better place today. Instead, they are playing catchup, trying to chase down inflation not seen in decades because they called

it “transitory” (temporary) and watched it get out of control. They hope that raising rates will make borrowing money too expensive, slowing the economy down and the inflation along with it.

The high rates affect every part of our economy, especially the housing market. As a result, more Americans are choosing not to sell their homes. According to Redfin Corp, the number of newly listed homes report on September 11, 2022, showed a 19% drop in hous es being listed year-over-year.

I still don’t see a recession this

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The recent cooler mornings have made it easier to work in my herb garden. After my cof fee and devotional time and before pulling out my computer to work, I head out to dig, trim and plant for a little exercise and hopefully some

Reflections: Call it like God sees it

herbs to use fresh or dry for later.

To the average person driving down the street or neighbor cruis ing by on their golf cart, that spot might not look like an herb garden. When we bought the house, the former owner apparently had good intentions for a large raised area outlined with railroad ties, right in the middle of the front yard, but he hadn’t followed through. Except for a few peonies, an urn, and a lit tle statue, the area had been taken over by Bermuda grass with a few competitors, mostly crabgrass, here and there. (See a previous “Re flections” about that devilish grass winding around the landscape tim bers and doing its work in the dark.)

I determined that was going to be my herb garden, and I started calling it that, to more than a few raised eyebrows from the neigh bors. Three years later, I have a nice bed of mint, some catnip, a few lavender plants, rosemary and oregano. There are a few new pollinator-friendly flowers, and the peonies are better cared for. I also have a long way to go; at least half of the bed still needs a LOT of work. But it’s an herb garden.

In Romans 4:17, the Apostle Paul talks about Abraham: “He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed—the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not.” Abra

ham was far too old to have much faith about being a father, but God promised he would be the patriarch of a chosen nation. There were twists and turns along the way, but God was true to His word.

I’ve heard that verse misused in some destructive ways, as nameit-claim-it teachers applied it to ev erything from new cars to full bank accounts, and some folks bailed on faith when it didn’t happen for them. However, I believe there’s a deeper meaning we can grasp and hold onto. Yes, God is a God of miracles. Jesus displayed that, calling Lazarus’s body “asleep” after four days in the tomb and commanding him to come out. But

I think the verse also refers to the potential of every individual, again displayed by Jesus as he called Pe ter a foundational stone of the Early Church (Matthew 16) and assured the disciples they would continue his work (John 14).

When we come to faith in Christ, He accepts us as we are. We may have baggage from past trauma or a sinful lifestyle, addictions, or oth er issues to deal with, but in God we are a new creation, a powerful witness, ready for the Holy Spir it to use. He will complete what He started! Like my herb garden, it will take work, but with God’s help, we can speak confidently about ourselves as He sees us!

Been Thinkin’ About... The hopeful ‘Good Old Days’

Mid-September is often a time of reflection for me. The weather has started to turn. Rain replaces a hot summer sun. On cool afternoons, the sky looks a little clearer. The sumac and sassafras are just beginning to change. It is a reminder of an end of all seasons.

BY JOSHUA HESTON StateoftheOzarks Media & Design

Sixteen years ago, it was also the beginning of StateoftheOzarks.

Just a week ago, we celebrated the anniversary of the company with the sixth annual StateoftheOzarks Fest. Sixteen years ago, I “start ed” StateoftheOzarks by taking the first version of the magazine website online to the grand fanfare of… myself. No one else knew it existed or cared. Times change. Times also pass. The “good old days” are a common theme here

in the Ozarks: a return to a simpler age when life was slower and prob lems were few. It is an elusive idea.

I was reminded of that the other morning having gotten onto You Tube to watch Bugs Bunny car toons. In so doing I stumbled upon a short film from 1960. It was a government piece dedicated to Convair’s B-58. There in the film — amid old-time images of classic

cars and hairdos and our celebrat ed simpler time — was a mach-2 nuclear bomber. A super-weapon of a modern age gone mad.

There has always been dark ness and fear and the question of tomorrow. In the end, it is not the memories of a carefree past but rather the reminder that past gen erations faced similar obstacles and survived that gives us hope.

Breakfast at Tiffany’s: Can God use a dead pumpkin?

I forgot about my little pumpkin. We got a major heat wave and by the time I remembered my pump kin and went out to check on it, it had shriveled up and died.

BY TIFFANY GRAVETT Staff Writer

Afew months ago, I walked out in my yard and noticed that a pumpkin plant had begun to grow, probably from a rotten pump kin I had thrown out into the junk pile last fall. The vine had climbed up my fence, and hanging from it was one little pumpkin the size of a baseball. At first I was excited to see it growing, but life got busy and

A couple of weeks later, I was in my yard again and noticed sev eral little pumpkin plants that had sprouted just a few feet away from my little dead pumpkin. I couldn’t figure out where on earth they had come from until I realized that when my first pumpkin had died in that scorching heat, the seeds had un dergone a drying process that made them perfectly suitable to be replant ed. After that huge summer heat wave, there had also been several days of heavy rain. Missouri weath er….go figure. As the days went on and I saw my little miracle garden quickly becoming a pumpkin patch,

I decided I wasn’t going to let this one die like I had that first pump kin plant. I watered them every day and made sure I kept the bugs away. Now, there are several healthy little pumpkins growing in my personal surprise pumpkin patch.

This got me thinking more about that dried up little pumpkin. Had it lived….sure, I would have been able to proudly show off my one surprise pumpkin. I could have put it on my front porch for all the neighborhood to see. Or I could have made a pie out of it to share with my family. But when it died and God sent the rain to fall upon those dried out seeds, they spread out and brought about new life. Now there are enough pumpkins growing not only to bless myself and my family, but I could make

several pies for my friends, or give my neighbors a pumpkin to dis play on their own porches.

Do you ever feel like that dried up little pumpkin? Do you feel forgotten and neglected? Have the dreams you once had for living a happy and fruitful life died in the scorching heat of a cruel world? Maybe you find yourself asking God, “Why didn’t you save me from this pain?” Let me reassure you that there is more hope for you than you ever imagined, my friend!

When Jesus died, the world thought it was the end of him. Sa tan and all his armies must have rejoiced to see this so-called Savior of the world come to an end. But take note of some of the very words spoken by Jesus before his death,

“Truly, truly, I tell you, unless a

kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a seed; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.”

John 12:24

Three days after his death, Je sus rose again and truly showed himself to be the savior of not only those who knew him, but of every generation to follow!

The world might have beat you down and made you feel unworthy, but when you let God rain upon you with his loving kindness, he will turn death and despair into a thriving garden! Instead of asking why God let you suffer, ask Him, “How do you plan to use my suf fering to bring life and hope to oth ers?” Your pain does not have to be without purpose. Let God take what seems dead and broken and turn it into a thriving garden of life!

BY REP. BRIAN SEITZ

MO House District 156

Last week I took a vote to sup port Missouri farmers and agricul ture. Some Republicans argued

Capitol Report: First week of special session

that we should be against this tax credit for the ag industry, but a no vote could have had devastating consequences. Voting no would have potentially harmed our state’s number one industry, and allowed the opposition party to engage in “horse trading” of conservative bills that I champion including stopping Critical Race Theory and Saving Women’s Sports. I voted with the majority of Republican legislators to support the ag indus try and all Missourians.

Our Missouri State Constitution,

Article 1-Section 35 states in part, “Agriculture which provides food, energy, health benefits, and securi ty is the foundation and stabilizing force of Missouri’s economy.”

It is my opinion that the benefit to Missouri farmers, and therefore ALL Missourians, with lower and/ or stabilized food prices during these hard economic times is of greater benefit than “stopping a tax credit for the sake of stopping the tax credit.”

In part, House Bill 3 extends the expiration of the meat processing facility tax credits and also amends the definition of the Family Farms Act. Other credits, some of which as single issue bills I may not fully support, will at the very least ben

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year, but the first few months of 2023 could have some challenges.

The market has given up a lot of the

efit Missourians without harming the economy.

The bill’s sponsor said, “This bill is tailored right now towards family farms and smaller busi nesses.” He noted agriculture is a self-sufficient industry but could use assistance now because of rising interest rates, greatly in creased input costs, and drought conditions in some parts of the state. He said, “The stars are lining up as they did in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s in what was considered the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression for agriculture.”

A strong agricultural economy is something that helps not only the 156th District, but the entire state.

I am continuing my pursuit of

ground it regained. The S&P 500 is 3% from a new bear market low. So, we could have another month of difficult market days until it starts swinging positive after the mid-term election.

the Majority Caucus Whip po sition in order to better serve the citizens as a member of the lead ership team.

Need to contact my office?

Please call my office at 573-7511309 if we can ever be of assis tance to you or stop by our office in Jefferson City in room 116-5. I or my legislator assistant Perla Lauderdale are happy to help.

For truth, justice and the Amer ican Way!

I am here to serve.

Brian H. Seitz State Representative of the 156th District

201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 116-5 Jefferson City, MO 65101

Telephone: 573-751-1309

In the accounts I manage, I am moving away from the financials, reducing my foreign stock expo sure, and increasing my positions in U.S. large-cap value, small-cap, and mid-cap stocks.

I didn’t win any medals on that field day. As one of my bios says, I wasn’t “known for foot speed.” At that point in my life, sarcasm was my only real skill, and Ms. Maples didn’t give me any points for sar casm. Instead, she deducted points for it. Learning to be less talk and more action took me a while. I hope the Fed learns to do that, too.

Have a blessed week!

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BY PAT LAMB Columnist

Social Studies in school in cludes so much that it is virtually impossible for a stu dent to obtain all that is needed to become a good citizen through studies taught there alone. Par ents must step up and help chil dren form attitudes, gain knowl edge, and put into practice those things that make up a person who fits well into our society. At best, teachers can only skim the sur face of important knowledge that children need.

Social studies include the study

Train Up a Child: Children need help with social studies

of history, government, citizen ship, geography, economics and political science. Schools gener ally have separate courses to cov er each topic, but actually all of the topics necessarily overlap.

Parents can help teach good citizenship by first setting an ex ample of being a good citizen. They need to obey laws and point out to children what the laws are. Many young people do not know until too late that certain things are against the law. In addition, they often wonder why the laws are, in their sight, so unnecessary. Reasons for laws should be point ed out to children at a very young age.

I am amazed at how many of my GED students did not know the branches of government or the responsibilities of each branch. The system of checks and balanc es is so very important, yet many young people think that our pres ident makes all of the decisions.

A 30-minute session with a child can teach these important facts that help enable a child to under stand the workings of our govern ment.

When families go on vaca tion, children can trace the trip on maps. When they write letters to relatives or friends, they can locate where the letter is going on a map. When news items are discussed about foreign lands, a globe or world map should be available in the home for the chil dren to locate those countries. These things all help a child with geography.

A thrifty family automatical ly teaches economics. When a child is taught to wait to purchase an item when it is not a fad, that child is learning the principle of supply and demand. When an older child is given a clothing allowance and made responsible for budgeting and purchasing his/ her own clothing, that child is

learning economics.

Many children have a negative attitude toward politics and it is suspect that they have picked up this attitude at home. Adults need to be very careful about their comments concerning elected of ficials when children are present. It is really impossible to teach a child to respect authority, gov ernment and love for our coun try when all they hear is nega tive comments about it. Parents need to tell stories from history of sacrifice of many who have worked and fought for our coun try, so their sons and daughters will develop an appreciation for where we live. There are many in our society now who would do away with our Constitution. Chil dren need to be taught at home about how our Constitution came about and how successfully it has worked in the past.

Children should watch some news and documentaries on TV,

but parents need to be very selec tive in what they have their chil dren watch. Older children need to watch or listen to news at least one time each day and discuss with adults what they hear. Most would agree that there is much on the news that younger children should not be allowed to view. That said, it is, in a way, fortunate that the news is repeated so many times each day. This allows par ents to watch it first and then se lect the portions they think would be good for the children to see.

Leaving the teaching of social studies entirely to the schools is a bad idea. Just as journalists pick and choose what they report ac cording to their opinions, so tea chers cannot help but emphasize what they believe and deemp hasize what they do not believe. Parents need to take charge of the learning of their young children and teach children to think for themselves.

Fundraisers benefit the Branson Warming Center at House of Hope

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

A fundraiser puts Branson’s House of Hope another step clos er to being able to provide ser vices to those in need this winter.

House of Hope benefitted from a fundraising concert featuring the music of Dawson Hollow recently.

“The concert was a huge suc cess,” said House of Hope’s Mel anie Sawatzki. “Vintage Paris provided a relaxing, enjoyable evening atmosphere, complete with beer from Turkey Creek Brewery and dinner from Deck Pizza Company. Dawson Hollow put on an incredible show, keep ing guests entertained throughout the evening and undoubtedly col lecting new fans in the process.”

Approximately 150 people were in attendance, enjoying food, beverages, music, drawings and more.

“The funds raised from the concert will be used for various permits to reopen the warming center and to begin construc tion,” Sawatzki explained. “We are so grateful to Dawson Hollow for coming out and bringing our community together in such a

special and unique way. A huge thank you also goes out to Vin tage Paris for generously hosting the event and putting so much ef fort to make sure it was a success ful fundraiser. We are thankful for the community around us that is willing to step in and do what it takes to love others.”

Next on the agenda for House of Hope is a fundraising golf tour nament, set for October 2.

Said Sawatzki, “It will be held at Branson Hills Golf Course, with a shotgun start at noon. The tournament is a four-man scram ble. Golfers may sign up for a team on our website, houseofho pebranson.org.”

Following the tournament, golfers will enjoy dinner at the clubhouse and many prizes will be raffled.

“Participating golfers will have the chance to win highly valued prizes, including a golf cart and excellent seats to a Chiefs game,” noted Sawatzki. “Funds raised at the golf tournament will directly benefit House of Hope and aid greatly in the construction and re opening of the Warming Center.”

Skaggs Foundation hosting online auction, prom event and race for royalty

Submitted to Branson Globe

Let the bidding begin. Skaggs Foundation’s annual online auc tion is now open for bidding. More than 80-plus items are up for grabs, ranging from overnight stays, date nights, dinner certificates, fuel cards, great tech items, wine bas kets and much more. The online auction is open now through Oct. 6 on SkaggsFoundation.org.

“This is our third annual online auction and it has become one of the most, if not the most popular online auction in our community,” says Skaggs Foundation President Meghan Connell. “Our auction is a great opportunity to start your hol iday shopping or treat yourself all while supporting a great cause.”

Bidding is as simple as 1-2-3. Visit SkaggsFoundation.org, set up an auction account, and start bidding. The online auction is part of Skaggs Foundation’s Prom

Take 2 fall fundraiser.

Prom Take 2 also includes a Race 4 Royalty with nine in credible supporters vying to be crowned Prom Take 2 King and Queen. Race 4 Royalty candidates are Ben Morris, director of Cox Medical Center Branson Cancer Center; Dr. Dayna Jett, a physician at the Family Medicine and OB clinic at Cox Branson; Marietta Hagan, project coordinator for the Substance Use Initiative, a proj ect of CoxHealth; Angie Smith, patient safety facilitator for Cox Branson; Dr. Sue Head, chairman of the Cox Branson board of di rectors and VP for cultural affairs and dean of character education at College of the Ozarks; Mike Tuck er, branch manager of Arrowhead Supply Company in Hollister; Dr. Emily Edwards, optometrist at the Vision Clinic Branson; Kirk Elm quist, VP of business development

for HHM Facility Management and strategic contractor for Bran son/Lakes Area Chamber of Com merce and CVB; and Edd Akers, former Branson mayor and direc tor of Ozarks Mountain Country Cares. Visit SkaggsFoundation.

org to check out their hysterical campaign videos and learn more about each candidate.

The last element of Prom Take 2 is an in-person event like nothing else. The event is set for Oct. 7 at Chateau on the Lake and includes

a DJ, dancing, prom photos, a live auction, fun games and the crowning of the 2022 Prom King and Queen. Table sponsorships and tickets are still available. Visit SkaggsFoundation.org or call 417348-8998.

• HEART FOR RECOVERY

Following a welcome and open ing prayer, attendees enjoyed a delicious Mexican meal and a pre sentation of The Brook Story, in cluding its history and past success stories as well as goals for the fu ture including an outpatient center, women’s recovery housing, and more counselors and partnerships.

Popular Branson comedian Ter ry Wayne Sanders provided hilar

• BOARD GAME

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bard. “And, of course, thank you for opening your arms every year to the millions of families that come out here. We want to repre sent what the locals love, along

ious entertainment, incorporating Corey Roebuck of Taney County 100 Club alongside Sanders’ sig nature Barney Fife character in an impromptu sketch. Sanders also shared his personal journey of the importance of community helping his family cope with the loss of their oldest son in a tragic accident.

Featured speaker for the eve ning was Daniel Ritchie, who shared his story of recovery after his success as a mixed martial arts fighter was derailed by substance

with what the tourists love about Branson on this edition.”

“We want to hear from you,” Hubbard continued. “Who do you want to see on this board? Who do you think those icon ic Boardwalk and Park Place squares should be? Submit your

abuse. Ritchie also emphasized the importance of faith and com munity to living successfully in recovery.

Following Ritchie’s message, Stan and Rosie Robinson, who serve as Chaplain/Clinical Direc tor and Project Director for The Brook Wellness Center, present ed the 417 Heart for Recovery awards. In wrapping up the eve ning, the Robinsons introduced several graduates of The Brook Wellness Center program, includ

suggestions to Branson@Top Trumps.com. Deadline for sub mission is October 21.”

Hubbard noted that the com pany will be selling spots on the board to area businesses, adding that there are various levels of participation.

ing some staff members and peer counselors, whose lives are testi monies that recovery is possible.

The Robinsons reiterated The Brook’s faith-based approach as a key to long-term success, but emphasized that people of any or no faith background are welcome.

“If someone messes up on their plan, we help them pick up and get going again. People need to hear someone say, ‘It’s going to be okay,’” said Rosie. “Our goal is to show the love of Jesus.”

“We also look for local chari ties,” said Hubbard. “We want to represent those on the Communi ty Chest squares.”

The Branson Monopoly is only the second edition done in the state of Missouri, the first be ing Kansas City, which will be

The Brook Wellness Center cur rently has two locations, the For syth location at 10726 St. Hwy. 76, Suite G in Powersite and the Branson West location at 10944 St. Hwy. 76, Branson West. Learn more about The Brook, including how to get help for yourself or a loved one and also how to become a financial partner to help provide valuable services to those who need them, at www.thebrookwell nesscenter.org, or call 417-5278877.

available next month.

The iconic celebrity “Mr. Monopoly” was on hand at the meeting, posing for photos with Branson Mayor Larry Milton, the Branson Board of Aldermen, and members of the community.

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promoting the group’s five-fold mission statement:

• To secure proper recognition for the region

• To protect Ozarks wildlife

• To conserve natural beauty of historic spots

• To perpetuate its history, folk lore and traditions

• To teach our own people the value of our Ozarks heritage

The Society partners with oth er local groups for special events

and awareness, including the College of the Ozarks Ozarki ana Collection, the Rose O’Neill home, and the Ozark Mountain Music Association, among oth ers. Proceeds from Saturday’s fair will help fund scholarships to continue teaching traditional Ozarks music to a new generation of youth.

Learn more about the Society and how to become a member by visiting https://societyofozarkian hillcrofters.com/contact, and stay up to date on future events by fol lowing the Facebook page.

huge area appreciation

Oct 1- oct 15

$10

adult admission

kids free 12 & under

Friends and fans of music legend raise money for local nonprofit

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

family friendly musical comedy

Branson’s hit offBroadway musical!

Meet a talented, enthusiastic family... quirky, flawed and hilariously imperfect. Become the congregation and enjoy over 30 classic gospel tunes.

area appreciation applies to residents in: in missouri : taney, stone, christian, douglas, ozark & greene in arkansas : carroll & boone

Applies to resident & one guest. Not valid with any other offer. Subject to availability.

Friends and fans of Branson musical icon Larry McFaden got together recently to remember the legend and to raise money for a great cause.

McFaden was remembered with a special street festival and

recently, celebrating the life of the remarkable man—a talented musician, a golf enthusiast, and an avid reader. The community came together in a big way to hon or McFaden. Proceeds from the event were given to the Taneyhills

Greg McFaden and Debbie Olson of the Jukebox Winos present a check to Marcia Schemper-Carlock of the Taneyhills Library, in memory of musician and avid reader Larry McFaden. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)

Library for the purchase of new books.

“I thought the day was abso lutely incredible for everybody coming together in his memory,” said Greg McFaden, of the event in memory of his father. “It was very humbling to know that he touched so many lives. It was just overwhelming. It was a great day of everybody coming togeth er and just having a good time. It was also a very emotional day, and we’re just glad that we were able to do something good with it.”

“The energy, all day, was just very caring, very giving,” added

Debbie Olson. “There was a great spirit there.”

Friends and fans of McFaden raised $1,000 during the day’s event, which was presented to the Taneyhills Library.

Said Marcia Schemper-Carlock, Library Director, “We are so ap preciative of this generous dona tion. The money will go to pur chase the books Larry loved, new best sellers.

McFaden’s son, Greg, is hoping the street festival will become an annual event—just not in August.

“It was so hot,” said McFaden. “We learned a lot from this first event. We’re thinking maybe Oc tober next year.”

Area gardeners enjoy ‘Light Up Your Fall’ workshop

By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer

Gardening enthusiasts from several communities around southwest Missouri and north west Arkansas gathered at New Testament Christian Church in Reeds Spring on Saturday, Sep tember 24, for “Light Up Your Fall,” the fall workshop present ed by Master Gardeners of the Ozarks.

For beginners and experienced gardeners alike, the annual fall and spring workshops are a chance to connect with and learn from other gardeners, win fun garden-themed raffle prizes, and shop the plant sale and vendor tables for new items to try.

Following a delicious break fast provided by MGO members, the workshop kicked off with “Preserving Heritage Seeds,” by Chad Cassady of Forsyth. His presentation was much more than a “how-to” on seed saving, as he shared about his interac

tions while doing missions work and learning from communities who valued seeds as a way to preserve heritage and pass leg acy to future generations. His experiences led to the founding of White River Seed with a vi sion for community garden de velopment and community seed libraries, currently located at the Forsyth and Taneyhills libraries.

Kelly McGowan, field spe cialist with the University of Missouri Extension in Greene County, shared about growing lavender in Missouri. Her pre sentation included tips based on research in several communities, including the botanical gardens in Springfield, for how to suc cessfully grow this beautiful crop for fun, pollinator benefit, and profit.

After a delicious lunch catered by Lillee’s of Nixa, Master Gar dener Sue Rendall of Lawrence, Kansas, shared “Gardening for

Pollinators.” Attendees gained ideas for expanding their gar den’s appeal to a variety of pol linators, as well as ways to keep pollinators safe and healthy and contributing to successful gar dens and crops.

The day’s presentations wrapped up with a panel Q & A for the speakers to answer audi ence questions. As always, attend ees lingered to finish shopping and chat about their plans to go home and apply what they learned.

Follow Master Gardeners of the Ozarks on Facebook or at www.mgozarks.org, and mark your calendar now for the Spring Workshop, scheduled for Satur day, March 11, 2023, at Faith Lu theran Church in Branson. Also check out the 2023 schedule of regular monthly workshops to be held at Kimberling Area Library (www.kalib.org) and Taneyhills Library (www.taneyhillscommu nitylibrary.org).

Gardeners from beginning to Master filled the New Testament Christian Church gymnasium to enjoy educational presentations and connecting with old and new friends. (Photo by Cindy Thomas)

Branson and Texas entertainers join forces for spectacular show on October 4

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

The best in Branson and Texas entertainment will join forces for a special show on Tuesday when the Heart of Texas Roadshow comes to Branson.

The Heart of Texas Roadshow will feature traditional country music with a Texas-type theme, including plenty of steel guitar and fiddle music. The production will showcase top talent from both Texas and Branson in one spectac ular afternoon performance.

“We feature three legendary acts who have all had fifty-plus year careers and several chart-topping songs in Tony Booth, Mary Lou Turner and Barbara Fairchild,” ex plained Heart of Texas’ Tracy Pit cox. “We have been doing Heart

of Texas Roadshows for over 30 years, primarily in the Texas market. We started branching out about 15 years ago and have done performances already in Tennes see, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois and Missouri this year. We have also taken the show to Ireland, Scot land, Sweden and England.”

Pitcox is no stranger to Bran son, having brought motorcoach groups of country music fans to the music mecca for more than 30 years.

“I brought my first bus tour to Branson in 1990, and I haven’t missed a year,” said Pitcox. “We started with 55 people each tour, and now we bring 110 people at a time.”

Pitcox began his country music

career as a disc jockey at a local country station, at the age of 15.

“I began booking classic coun try acts in 1990, primarily in the central Texas area,” Pitcox re called. “We started a couple of monthly Opry-style shows and then began booking various other venues, as well. We formed Heart of Country Records in 2000 and started recording projects with various label artists including Hank Thompson, Ferlin Husky, Johnny Bush, Darrell McCall and Jody Miller. It was a mix of those legendary acts and then newer artists doing hard-core country, including Justin Trevino, Amber Digby, Georgette Jones and Tayla Lynn. We built and maintain the Heart of Country Music Museum in Brady, Texas, as well. I get to make a living doing exactly what I

love. Country music has been real ly good to me.”

Pitcox shared some details about the upcoming Roadshow.

Said Pitcox, “Tony Booth is based in Texas and has enjoyed a great career with songs like ‘Keys in the Mailbox,’ ‘Lonesome 7-7203,’ and ‘Cinderella.’ He is celebrating his 60th anniversary in country music and was just hon ored at the Terry Awards with the Pioneer Award. Mary Lou Turner has recorded two country albums for Heart of Texas Records and is working on a new gospel al bum now. She has enjoyed a tre mendous solo career and scored several hits with Bill Anderson, as well. She has been in Branson for over 30 years, working with Boxcar Willie, Buck Trent and the Grand Ladies Show. Barbara Fair

child recorded the million-selling ‘Teddy Bear Song.’ She is one of the funniest and most entertain ing ladies in the business. She has worked our shows in Texas for the last 20 years and has even been featured on our Heart of Texas cruises.”

Barbara Fairchild will also be joined on stage by her husband and fellow entertainer Roy Morris, a featured member of the Statler Brothers Revisited Show at the Hamner Variety Theater.

The Heart of Texas RoadShow is set for Tuesday, October 4, at the Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre, 3455 76 Country Boule vard. Show time is 2 pm. For tick ets or more information, call 417336-0888. Tickets are only $20 per person.

“We are very excited to be at the Mickey Gilley Grand Shang hai Theatre this year,” said Pitcox. “Theater manager Cindy Thomas and Mr. Tan invited us to use their theater, and with our Texas-Mick ey Gilley connection, it is certain ly a good mix for the Heart of Tex as show!”

News briefs from around the Branson/Tri-Lakes area

Volunteers needed for Volunteer Income Tax Assis tance Program in Taney County

University of Missouri Ex tension is looking for volunteers to provide free tax help for the 2023 tax season (2022 tax year) in Taney County. Become a tax volunteer and make a difference in your community.

Jody LeMaster, Taney County VITA site coordinator, says, “Last

year we helped over 1,000 folks in our area with their federal and state taxes. The more volunteers we have the more people we can serve, the more we can serve, the more likely we will be able to re ceive grant funds to keep the pro gram going.”

The IRS sponsors the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This program offers free tax help across the country for people with low-to-moderate in comes.

To find out more, call the Uni versity of Missouri Taney County Extension office at 417-546-4431 or email taneyco@missouri.edu. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, you will need to submit a volunteer application which we are happy to mail to you.

Tanger Outlets Branson announces 2022 Tan gerKids Grants

mitment to support education and strengthen the local com munity, Tanger Outlets Branson announced its 2022 TangerKids Grants recipients. Local winners include Cedar Ridge Elementary for Literary Love program, Bran son High School for Job Olympics program and Reeds Spring Inter mediate School for the Literacy Balanced Small Groups program. These programs will provide books for the library, create read ing environments for the students, and help students with disabilities prepare to transition to adult life.

top priority at Tanger,” said Tanger Outlets Marketing Director Karen Foutch. “It’s humbling to see the impact of these grants, which were requested directly by Southwest Missouri teachers for projects that enhance learning environments and support students’ success both in and out of the classroom.”

As part of a continued com

This fall, Tanger centers will fund $160,000 in classroom in vestments across its communities through the TangerKids Grants program. More than half of grant funding is allocated to teacher-led initiatives designed to support more inclusive classroom environ ments for underserved schools and student populations.

The annual program is open to public and private schools from pre-K to grade 12. This year’s winners were chosen from numer ous applicants within the South west Missouri area.

“Creating opportunity for all is a

In addition to awarding 4,000 grants locally, Tanger Outlets Branson recently launched its in augural TangerKids Day. Tanger Branson team members visit ed Branson High School, Cedar Ridge Elementary and Reeds Spring Intermediate School to present winners with a check and celebrate the schools’ educators and students.

To learn more about TangerKids Grants, please visit grants.tanger outlets.com.

Learn Hands-Only CPR on Oct. 20 for free

Be prepared to save a life. Reg ister for the hands-only CPR class on Oct. 20 while there is room. The Rotary Club of Hollister and Taney County Ambulance District are partnering to save lives. You

Reeds Spring Intermediate receives a TangerKids grant. (Special to Branson Globe)

are invited to invest one hour to partner with us.

Hands-only CPR can buy pre cious time to save a life until trained medical personnel arrive. About 40 people each hour have a cardiac arrest while not in the hos pital (350,000 people a year), and nine out of 10 of those individuals will not survive.

Classes will be held at the Taney County Ambulance District, 106 Industrial Park Drive, Hollister. (Park in the rear of the building.) Class is from 9-10 a.m.

Registration link for Hollister Hands-Only CPR: https://hol listerareachamberofcommerce. wildapricot.org/event-4823371/ Don’t miss 17th annual SSCFPD Chili Cook-Off

A community wide event to benefit the SSC Firefighters Auxil iary will be held Sunday, October 2 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Reeds Spring High School. Thirty-two

delicious kinds of chili will be available and judged by special guests. Also enjoy fried pies, 30plus booths, cake walk, silent auc tion, raffles, games for kids and much more. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for kids, and ages 3 and under are free. Come on out Octo ber 2, join in the fun, and support the SSC Firefighters Auxiliary. For more information, visit www. sscfpd.org.

College of the Ozarks hosts ‘At Your Service’ art exhibit through Oct. 4

Lindsay is on display at College of the Ozarks through Oct. 4, in the Boger Art Gallery. Located inside the Jones Learning Center, the Boger Art Gallery is open Mon day-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The exhibit, titled “At Your Ser vice,” displays a blend of pots, vessels, and earthenware made by

Suze Lindsay.

“Lindsay’s stoneware pots sub tly suggest anthropomorphic form and character as she manipulates by altering, stacking, and com bining parts to create functional forms with personality. Suze dec orates her pieces by patterning and painting slips and glazes, and then fires the pieces in her salt kiln,”

displayed on Lindsay’s website. Branson receives ‘Best Race Site’ award from Powerboat Nationals

The City of Branson was voted the best race site of 2022 by Pow erboat Nationals staff and race teams after racing four times in 2022 on Lake Taneycomo.

The work of pottery artist Suze

“Bouquet Vase” by pottery artist Suze Lindsay (Special to Branson Globe)

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Powerboat Nationals is an en tertaining event filled with the world’s fastest inshore powerboats that turn Lake Taneycomo into a thrilling track as pilots maintain

top speeds to race each other for the win. There are over 25 teams in Powerboat Nationals who travel throughout the United States com peting in different cities and sites. They voted Branson as the best.

“The hospitality and support from the City of Branson, the

Chamber and CVB, Branson Landing plus the many shows, at tractions, outdoor adventure and spectators are unmatched,” said Powerboat Nationals Managing Director, Dan Bunting. “We look forward to returning to Branson in 2023 and for many years to

come,” Bunting said.

The award was presented to Mayor Larry Milton and Saman tha Gutting, Senior Vice Presi dent/Chief Sales Officer for the Branson Chamber and CVB at an awards banquet that was held at Missouri Ridge Distillery in Bran son, Missouri.

Branson is home to many sport ing events each year ranging from baseball and gymnastics to ar chery and cornhole. You can find the complete schedule for upcom ing sporting events in Branson at ExploreBransonSports.com on the Upcoming Event section.

Branson Schools celebrate National IT Professionals Day

was September 20, and the district celebrated this special day for the first time ever. Our Technology Department is made up of eight technicians and led by Director of Technology & Digital Learning, Dr. Michelle Brenner. This team makes sure our classrooms and of fices run smoothly each and every day. Thank you, Team Tech, for keeping us connected!

Branson hosts first ‘Good Dads-Strong Schools’ event

The Technology Team deployed Chromebooks to every student. (Spe cial to Branson Globe)

National IT Professionals Day

Dads created a family flag. (Special to Branson Globe)

Cedar Ridge Elementary host ed their first Good Dads-Strong Schools event last week. CRE welcomed a cafeteria full of pos itive role models eager to engage in ways that strengthen their fam ily unit.

Good Dads-Strong Schools is a

before-school breakfast program focused on helping fathers and their kids become more connected in a way that is both fun and sup portive of education. The program aims to encourage fathers by pro viding inspiration, resources and events to help dads be the best they can be.

Cedar Ridge Elementary prin cipal Dr. Michelle Collins put it best: “Parents showing up for their kids is a win every time.”

During the event, Dads creat ed a family flag to highlight their family’s special gifts. Dads also spoke words of high value and complimented their students. Stu dents connected with bonus family members who provide support.

Plan to attend the next Good Dads-Strong Schools event on Oc tober 27 from 7:15-8 a.m. at Cedar Ridge Elementary.

BCPAAA fundraiser at Pizza Ranch a success

THANK YOU to our commu nity for showing up to “back the blue” this week at Pizza Ranch!

The Branson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (BCPAAA) enjoyed serving the guests, retired K-9 Tygo stopped by to greet everyone, and numer ous police officers were on hand to visit with patrons.

The fundraiser brought in around $1,600, and 100% of all funds raised by the BCPAAA support Branson Police Depart ment personnel. The Pizza Ranch benefit will go to both the police employee benevolence fund and toward the department’s Annual Employee Awards Ceremony and Banquet.

The BCPAAA is comprised of graduates of the Branson Citizens Police Academy. The BCPAAA is a nonprofit organization that goes above and beyond to help support and recognize the great work of the Branson Police Department.

Chief of Police, Jeff Matthews said “The department is very grateful for BCPAAA’s support and partnership. Their continued

support of the department and our community is making a positive impact difference. We are honored to serve a community that backs the blue and celebrates our offi cers and professional staff regu larly.” For more information about BCPAAA, a 501(c)(3), contact Cris Bohinc at 417-294-2661 or crisbohinc@gmail.com.

Register now for Table Rock Lake Rotary Club 5K Walk/Run

Register now for the Table Rock Lake Rotary Club 5K Walk/Run to be held Saturday, October 15 to benefit the Rotary Nonprofit Grant

Program. The event to be held at the Port of Kimberling, 201 Mari na Way, Kimberling City, will be gin at 8 a.m.

Registration is $30 per person, which includes a T-shirt. The reg istration fee for students ages 1320 is $20; 12 and under are free. Register online at https://rebrand. ly/2022Rotary5K. Registration is required by October 1 to guaran tee a T-shirt.

Cash and medals will be award ed to the top three male and female finishers. There will be raffle priz es for participants. Please bring canned goods for the food drive. Leashed pets are welcome. Local fundraiser will ben efit Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Benefit the Badge

The Branson Area Lodging Asso ciation will hold their October 2022 membership luncheon on Tuesday, October 18, from 11:30 a.m-1 p.m. at The Chicken House, 2421 W. 76 Country Blvd., Branson.

Fogle Enterprises and Branson’s Best Restaurants are sponsoring the meal for the monthly lun cheon, featuring their new brunch buffet. In return, they will be ac cepting donations for their fund raiser, “Boobs and Badges,” with proceeds to benefit Breast Cancer Awareness Month and/or Benefit the Badge.

For more information on how to donate or to start your own fund raiser, please contact Christine Bartlett at 417-334-0754, ext. 102; or email Christine at groupsalesb br@gmail.com.

Darryl Strawberry to speak at Ozarks Teen Challenge anniversary celebration

Baseball legend Darryl Straw berry will be the keynote speaker at the 15th annual banquet and silent auction for Ozarks Teen Challenge, Saturday, November 12 at the White River Conference Center in Springfield.

Event information, tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at www.OTCbanquet. com.

BCPAAA holds fundraiser (Special to Branson Globe)

Out of the mouths of babes...

By TIFFANY GRAVETT, Staff Writer

Driving home one evening, my husband was acting goofy. My teenage son looked at him and said, “I want to laugh, but I’m also afraid it would encourage you.”

My son was having trouble connecting to the internet, and his sister laughed at him. He looked at me and said, “Mom, tell her to stop cyber bullying me!”

Jacob (4) was throwing his food away one evening and as a good dad, I had the discussion about how sometimes homeless people have to eat out of the trash, and he should eat what he has. The next night he was throwing most of his plate in the trash again and when I asked what he was doing, he replied, “I’m feeding the home less people.”

When my son was about four years old, he was doing some thing he wasn’t supposed to so my husband told him, “No TV.” Next

thing we know, we hear sounds coming from his room, so my hus band went upstairs to see what he was doing. He was watching a car toon movie on his portable DVD player. My husband told him, “I said, No TV”. Ethan told him, “Papi, this is a DVD. TV starts with the letter “T.” DVD starts with the letter “D.” My husband just looked at him and walked away. Who could argue with that?

Driving home one night last week, I told Ashlynn (11) to look at how pretty the moon was. We started talking about stars and other things.

Ashlynn: Oh, yeah, Mom, the apocalypse is gonna happen again this year!

Me: Ashlynn, do you know what “apocalypse” means?

Ashlynn: Yeah, Mom, it’s where the moon goes in front of the sun.

Me: (Dying laughing) Nope, that’s not what apocalypse means. That’s when the zombies come.

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You mean eclipse?

Ashlynn: Oh, yeah! That’s what I meant!

I came home from work one day and found my daughter, Sar ah (3), crying and washing her face frantically. When I asked her

what she was doing she said, “My brothers said I was ugly so I’m try ing to wash the ugly off!”

We were on vacation at the beach, sitting in the hot tub. My daughter, Imra (3), said, “I don’t want to leave. I want to live on the beach. I think Mama wants to live here, too.”

Branson-Hollister Senior Center Carnival/Circus Party (Photo by George Kurland)

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

BHS Senior named 2023 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

ship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,250 Na tional Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be of fered next spring.

Senior counselor at Branson High School, Dixie Bailey, recent ly announced that Warat Nathan Vijitbenjaronk has been named a semifinalist in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Branson Sophomore named FBLA National Social Media Ambassador

Clara Dean, has been named So cial Media Ambassador, Videog rapher 1. Dean was selected from over 250 applicants nationwide.

The Social Media Ambassadors work with the national officer team to strategize social media content, produce graphics and vid eos, and maintain the social media accounts of the National Center and regions. In a recent social me dia post, the National FBLA said, “These individuals have proven to be dedicated leaders who are ready to serve our membership.”

sional social media environment,” says Branson High School FBLA Adviser, Alisa Cornelison. FBLA helps high school students prepare for careers in business through ac ademic competitions, leadership development, and educational programs.

Branson FCCLA Students attend Life Skills Fair at Missouri State

Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of over 16,000 Semifinalists in the 68th annual National Merit Scholar

The National High School Fu ture Business Leaders of America (FBLA) have announced the offi cers for the 2022-23 school year.

Branson High School sophomore,

The FBLA High School na tional officer team is supported through student leadership of Na tional Councils. Each officer has a National Council focused on sup porting their role within FBLA.

As a National Council member, students have the opportunity to serve participants throughout the entire organization and make an impact on their membership ex perience. “The Social Media Am bassadorship provides a unique opportunity for students to make a visible impact at the national level and gain experience in a profes

The Branson High School Fam ily, Career and Community Lead ers of America (FCCLA) students had the opportunity to attend the Missouri State University Life Skills Fair earlier this month. The Fair is a lesson in financial reality. Students are given a set amount of

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“money” and visit several booths where they learn to budget and spend wisely. Students also par ticipated in sessions on leadership skills, community service and public speaking.

FCCLA is a Family and Con sumer Science student organiza

tion that encourages individuals to serve their community, home and school. The organization plans a social activity each month, par ticipates in regional, state and na tional meetings, and STAR Events competitions. Several Community Service projects are planned each year. FCCLA is under the advise ment of BHS Family and Consum er Science teacher, Elicia Chen.

Branson HS now offers exciting, new Pirates Esports Program

Branson High School students can now participate in the NEW! Pirates Esports Program. Esports is an exciting and inclusive en vironment for students to learn teamwork, communication, prob lem-solving and leadership, all while representing their school on a competitive stage.

Esports officially stands for electronic sports, not to be con fused with video games. Esports is organized, competitive gameplay between two teams, governed by its own set of rules and guidelines.

The Pirates Esports lab is now complete with 24 stations, and over 70 participants. Practices

and competitions are underway in Rocket League, Overwatch and Super Smash Bros. The Es ports Pirates will compete during the fall, winter and spring seasons during the 2022-2023 school year.

Two members of the district’s Technology Department serve as Pirates Esports coaches. Michael Gones has assumed the role of Program Coach while Brandon Shields serves as Gaming Coach. Miranda Ascone, librarian at Bran son High School, is the program’s Coordinating Coach.

Stay up to date on all things Branson Esports by following them on Twitter @BransonEsports and subscribing to their TwitchTV Channel to watch live competi tions this season.

College of the Ozarks hosts 15th annual White Coat Ceremony

Twenty-one nursing majors in the class of 2024 received their white coats. (Special to Branson Globe)

The Armstrong McDonald School of Nursing (AMSON) at College of the Ozarks recently held its 15th annual White Coat Ceremony. Twenty-one members of the class of 2024 were coated.

The event was held in the Royal Oak Forum at The Keeter Center while the parents and other guests watched via livestream.

During the Nurses White Coat Ceremony, two sets of siblings were able to attend. The senior stu dents Clayton Snudden and Janelle Staal handed the white coats to their junior student siblings Au tumn Snudden Walters and Emily Staal. Both sets of siblings attend the College of the Ozarks Nurs ing program. Following are junior nursing majors from this area who received their white coats at the 15th annual White Coat Ceremony: • Elli Boldman Chase from Point Lookout, MO

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• Brooke Roberts from Blue Eye, MO

• Emily Wright from Ozark, MO

• Josephine Jordan from Nixa, MO Hollister Band takes first at marching festival

tition, the band also swept the cap tion awards for visual, music and general effect.

The band will travel to MSU on October 1 to participate in the largest marching festival in the area, Ozarko.

Hollister golfer takes third place at tournament

Hollister High School Senior, Alaina Robb, took third place in the Cassville Lady Wildcat Invitational Golf Tournament held at the Cass ville Country Club on September 22.

Reeds Spring HS Homecoming King and Queen announced

Bonga, FraLynn Fredrick-Patten, and Matthew Greenwalt.

The Hollister High School Marching Band took first place in Class A at the Pride of the Ozarks Marching Festival held on Sep tember 24 at Ozark High School. During the preliminary compe

Three Reeds Spring grads receive big scholarships

Three recent Reeds Spring grad uates have earned rootEd scholar ships that are worth up to $12,000 per year. The recipients are Abel

RSHS has a partnership with the rootEd Alliance, which aims to provide rural students with the con nections and support they need to achieve their educational and career goals. The organization helps to pro vide some funding for the school’s Student Success Advisor, Paige Cyrus-Ham. She meets one-on-one with every RSHS senior to discuss post-secondary options and how to pay for continuing education.

Reeds Spring Sports Roundup: Three runners earn medals at meet

Reeds Spring High School’s cross country team has been bring ing home medals from nearly ev ery recent meet. At Nixa last week, freshman Max Hirschi finished 18th overall, Evan Brandsma was 19th for the boys, and Jenna Ad ams was 15th for the girls. At East Newton, Adams was 20th, while Hirschi finished 7th, Connor Love was 11th, Brandsma was 16th, and Reed Thierbach was 23rd.

Tennis

The RSHS girls tennis team lost matches to Mt. Vernon, Nevada, and Clever last week.

Softball

The Lady Wolves softball team beat Hartville 14-7 and beat Auro ra 12-2.

Football

The Wolves improved to 4-1 with a 26-19 victory over Marsh field. James Dowdy caught two touchdown passes and threw an

Emma Spurling, Jazmin Rodri guez-Galvan and Abbigail Moulin (Special to Branson Globe)

Alaina Robb (Special to Branson Globe)

King Ben Fuller and Queen Logan Dickens (Special to Branson Globe)

Left to right, Bonga, Fredrick-Patten, Greenwalt (Special to Branson Globe)

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other to Addison Abshire. Blandy Bu rall threw two touchdown passes and rushed for another. The JV football team also beat Hollister last week.

Volleyball

The RSHS volleyball team beat Cassville 3-0 and Aurora 3-0. In the Aurora match, senior Kenn dy Brown surpassed 500 career

kills. The team also competed in the Strafford Tournament, beating Osceola 2-0, losing to Mt. Vernon 2-0, and splitting with Strafford 1-1. In the consolation bracket, the Lady Wolves beat Seneca 2-1 and lost to El Dorado Springs 2-1.

Girls Golf

At the Cassville Golf Invitation al, Reeds Spring’s Ellie Dunagan finished 8th overall. She is the first

golfer in school history to earn a varsity medal in a girls’ event.

Marching Band

The Wolf Pride Band compet ed in its first contest of the year at Ozark. During the preliminary competition, the band placed first in its class and was also recog nized for Outstanding Music and Outstanding General Effect.

Bass Club

The RSHS Bass Club competed at Pomme De Terre. Jace McMas ters and Dominick Willard fin ished second overall. Reeds Spring Primary School ‘Character Students of the Month’ recog nized

Every month, Reeds Spring Primary School recognizes kin dergartners and first graders who demonstrate the character word of that month. The character word for September was “Respect.”

Branson School District schedules parent/teacher conferences

The Branson School District has scheduled parent/teacher con ferences for all students, grades PreK-12, on October 19 and 20. These important meetings provide a snapshot of your students’ per formance and progress.

PreK through sixth grade fami lies are invited to attend a parent/ teacher conference on October 19 or 20 with your student’s teacher. Teachers will contact families to schedule a meeting.

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Seventh through twelfth grade families are invited to attend an arena-style parent/teacher confer ence at your students’ respective building on October 19 or 20. Stop in anytime from 3:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Appointments are not necessary.

The district requests that parents or guardians attend these sched uled conferences to receive an update on their student’s academic status.

Area appreciation planned for popular Branson morning show

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

One of Branson’s most pop ular shows is offering a special area appreciation for local resi dents.

Smoke on the Mountain will hold area appreciation beginning October 1. This hilarious show is best described as a Gospel music comedy. Set in North Carolina in 1938, Smoke on the Moun tain tells the story of the Sand ers Family Singers, performing at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Saturday Night Gospel Sing. The audience becomes a part of the congregation, as they enjoy the antics of this talented and entertaining family and sing along to their favorite gospel tunes.

“Not only is Smoke on the Mountain the only off-Broadway production in Branson, but it just won ‘Best Morning Show’ at the Terry Awards,” said Becky Blair, Advertising and Creative Direc tor of the IMAX Entertainment Complex. “It’s quite honestly the most funny, entertaining and endearing show I’ve ever seen in Branson.”

Smoke on the Mountain can be

seen Tuesday through Saturday mornings at 10:00 at the Little Opry Theater.

“Smoke on the Mountain has been here at the Little Opry The ater inside the IMAX for 13 sea sons,” said Blair. “But, because the show is so unique, and the in terpretations of the characters play so heavily into what each show becomes, as the cast changes, so does the performance. It’s practi cally a new show every year!”

Area appreciation for Smoke on the Mountain will be held October 1-15. A price of $10 for adult admission is available to residents of Taney, Stone, Chris tian, Douglas, Ozark and Greene Counties in Missouri, and Carroll and Boone Counties in Arkansas.

To receive area appreciation rates,

you must show a valid photo ID. Children 12 and under are free.

“For area appreciation, you can call and make reservations to get the best seats. And, you’re welcome to bring a guest, too,” explained Blair. “We’ll switch over to the Christmas version of Smoke on the Mountain, Sanders

Family Christmas, on November 1. This is a great opportunity to see Smoke on the Mountain be fore the holiday sequel begins.”

For area appreciation tickets or more information on Smoke on the Mountain at the IMAX Little Opry Theater, call 417335-4832.

Area appreciation is planned at Smoke on the Mountain (bransonimax.com)

Branson Globe Fishing Report: Week of September 28

By GARY J. GROMAN, Freelance Journalist

LAKE TANEYCOMO

The lake level at 6 a.m. on Sep tember 28 is 704.5. They are gen erating 17 MWh, megawatt-hours, for a release of 1250 cfs, cubic feet per second.

Guide: Duane Doty, Ozark Trout Runners

• Number of Guide Trips on Lake Taneycomo this week: 11

• General Rating of quality of

fishing for: Trophy Area: Good to Excellent

• Most Productive Lure/Meth od in Trophy Area: During the daylight hours, size 16 scud and size 18 midge. A little bit of a jerk bait bite first hour of day light and last hour of daylight. Night time, the DD Signature series 762 jerk baits.

• General Guide Comments: Four daytime trips this week and had trips every night this

week. The daytime has been a pretty good bite on scuds and midges in the trophy area over the gravel bars. The night bite has been producing giants on jerk baits. One night we boat ed seven over 20 inches in four hours. Started a trip at 5 a.m. in the dark on caught several fish early on jerk baits with two of them over 20 inches. Lots of browns up top staging for the spawn.

For more information or to book a trip with Duane, please contact him through www.OzarkTrout Runners.com or phone at 417-2948672.

Guide: Carolyn Parker River Run Outfitters

• General Rating of quality of fishing for: Trophy Area: Very good

• Most Productive flies/meth od in Trophy Area: Nymphing with ruby 2, rusty, or black cop

perhead midges, or hot hare’s ear. Streamer fishing with holo graphic green crackleback, JQ streamer, or tiger tail

• General Guide Comments: Catching quite a few really quality fish from 17 inches up to 22 inches.

River Run Outfitters is a full-ser vice Orvis Endorsed Fly Shop that provides guided fly fishing trips on Upper Lake Taneycomo using non-motorized McKenzie-style drift boats. This report contains ex cerpts from River Run’s full report. For the full detailed report, fly fish ing advice, and everything about fly fishing, visit them on the web at www.riverrunoutfitters.com or by calling 417-332-0460 or toll-free at 877-699-FISH (3474).

Guide: Phil Stone, Stone’s Guide Service

• Number of Guide Trips on Lake Taneycomo this week: 3

• General Rating of quality of fishing for: Trophy Area: Good; Fall Creek to Lilly’s Landing: Good

• Most Productive Lure/Method in Trophy Area: early in the morning a #14 midge 5’ under an indicator is working well and when the sun gets up, switch over to drifting an egg and scud.

• Most productive Bait/Method out of Trophy Area: Trout Mag

Reader’s Corner: Local author shares life lessons through Christian fiction

By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer

It’s always a privilege to meet local authors and learn about their work, and Julie Bradley Garrett is no exception. Garrett, a retired teacher, recently realized her dream of writing a Christian novel with the publication of “The Lot tery Winner.”

In the story, 18-year-old Dam aris Kelly of Linn, Missouri (real place, fictional characters), wins a $960 million lottery jackpot. Poverty no longer an issue, she indulges previously impossible spending impulses as well as giving generously, but hopes to escape media attention by taking an around-the-world ocean liner

cruise. She befriends two unlikely traveling companions who show her the world during 22 port stops. They also open her eyes to the un seen world, including beauty but also danger, evil and hopelessness abounding in some of the world’s wealthiest locations. She learns the essence of true love and is forced to make painful decisions, as she learns that no matter how great the wealth, tragedy is often its silent partner.

Julie Garrett’s own life experi ences, along with teaching, also include leading worship, songwrit ing, writing newspaper editorials, and Civil War reenactments, plus a love for travel and adventure. She

is presently a keyboard player for her church and an avid student of history. A long-time fan of John Steinbeck, who was once told by a professor that he would become an author “when pigs fly,” Garrett enjoys incorporating a flying pig symbol and the phrase, “Ad astra per aspera” (A difficult road leads to the stars) into her printed work. She also believes in sharing faith in appealing ways; as she puts it, “Using romance as a vehicle for the gospel.”

“The Lottery Winner” is avail able on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Kindle. Watch for Julie at lo cal book-signing events, and stay tuned for a sequel coming soon!

Taneyhills Library offers Spanish class for children

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

The Taneyhills Library is of fering children the opportunity to learn basic Spanish.

A seven-week class for stu dents ages seven and up begins on Thursday, October 6, at the Taney hills Library.

Taught by retired Hollister Spanish Teacher Susie CookKnapik, the class will teach basic

Spanish numbers, letters, days of the week, and simple sentences. It is an excellent way to introduce children to a new language.

Class dates are October 6, 13, 20 and 27, November 17 and December 1 and 8. The one-hour class begins at 10:30 a.m.

Cost for the class is only $10 per student, and the class is lim ited to 20 students. Registration

is required. To register, visit the website, www.THLibrary.org or call the library circulation desk at 417-334-1418.

Tips from a traveler

As the Taneyhills Library continues to offer a variety of interesting classes for all ages, Library Director Marcia Schemper-Carlock shares hints and sugges tions in a recent class entitled Savvy Travel Tips. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)

net under an indicator is still working well. Drifting a night crawler is also producing good numbers of fish

For further information or to book a trip with Phil, please contact him at Stone’s Guide Service through www.ozarksfishin.com or call 870715-2754.

Guide: Justin Brand

• Number of Guide Trips on Lake Taneycomo this week: 2

• General Rating of quality of fishing for: Fall Creek to Lil ly’s Landing: Average; Lilly’s Landing to Scotty’s Trout Dock: Good

• Most productive Bait/Method out of Trophy Area: Pink power bait [Worm] on a float.

• General Guide Comments: Caught a few fish dragging a night crawler from Fall Creek to Trout Hollow this week, but the pink power bait [Worm] is still the king this week.

For more information or to book a trip with Justin, please call 580-2848150.

TABLE ROCK LAKE

The lake level at 6 a.m. on Sep tember 28 is 910.37. The Summer Power Pool is 917.0.

Guide: Eric Prey, Focused Fish ing Guide Service

• Number of Guide Trips on Table Rock Lake this week: 6

• General Rating of quality of fishing for: Dam area: Fair; Mid lake area: Good; James River area: Excellent; Lower White River area: Excellent; Upper White River area: Excellent

• Most Productive Lure/Method: Drop Shot rig continues to be most consistent but better fish are coming on a Jewel Football Jig.

• General Guide Comments: With the water temperature cooling down, fish are on the move back shallow; even with that being said, the most consistent bite continues to be deep with a drop shot rig around 30’ deep. Look

for fish to be on gravel points on the bottom or suspended in the trees at that 30’ depth range. Better fish are being caught on Jewel Football jigs, both Pee Wee Football and Heavy Cover Football jigs; most of these fish are on rock and gravel points form 15’ - 25’ deep. If you choose to fish a jig you have to

commit to it, you won’t get a ton of bites but the ones you catch will be better fish. The top water bite has slowed with the passing cold front over the past couple of days; a few fish can still be caught early and late on Whop per Ploppers and Buzz Baits, but the bite is not nearly as strong as it was before the front came

through. Give the fish a little time to adjust to the cooler tem peratures and the top water bite will be back on.

For further information or to book a trip with Eric, please contact him through Focused Fishing Guide Ser vice by either calling 417-860-4743 or through the website http://www. focusedfishing.com

Gospel Singer Songwriter Association award winners announced

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

The Branson Gospel Singer Songwriter Association recently held their annual awards ceremo ny and banquet. The 20th Annual Gospel Music Awards presenta tion was held on September 24 at the Best Western Landing View conference Center.

Award winners were:

• Male Vocalist: Brian LeeMasters

• Golden Pen Songwriters Award: Jeni Hill

• Instrumentalist: Robert Stringer

• Female Vocalist: Jaimee Brewster

• New Horizon Female Vocalist: Dona Kilmurray

• Interpreter of the Year: Tracy Deskin

• Creative Interpretation/Dra ma: Steve McAllister

• Audio/Video/Editing: Brian and Danelle LeeMasters

• Video Production: Teresa Rayburn

• Administrative Assistants: Sheri Chandler Irby and Teresa Rauch

• Young Artists: The Hill Boys

• Group of the Year: The Hills

• Gospel Song of the Year:

“The Best is Yet to Come,” written by D.K. and Sherrie Brewster, performed by Brian LeeMasters

• Gospel Artist of the Year: Brian LeeMasters

The first D.K. Brewster Spir it Award was given to Brian and Danelle LeeMasters.

The ALG James Marvell Open Heart Award was presented to

Randy Plummer.

A special award was presented to ALG Gospel Network founder Roy Young. The BGSSA week ly television program airs on the ALG Network.

Many Helping Hands Awards were presented to those behind the scenes who help make the minis try and weekly television show successful.

“Many entertainers and special guests were there, and presented awards,” said BGSSA Co-founder

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edge he gave me.”

Branson musician Eric Green, a College of the Ozarks music gradu ate who plays fiddle, bass and guitar in local show settings, was also a fid dle camp student. “I love H.K.,” said Green. “I learned so much from him.”

“He knew a ton of tunes,” said Luke Thomas, another fiddle camp

Sherrie Brewster. “They included The Yearys, Brian Pendergrass, Randy Plummer, Stevie Lee Woods, Eddie Stovall, Kristy Mc Connell, Vicki Sue Paxton, Karen Berka, Keith and Kathy O’Neil, and ALG Founder Roy Young.”

The evening event included a special video tribute to D.K. Brewster (Co-founder of the BGS SA) and James Marvell (Associ ate Producer of the ALG Gospel Network), both of whom recently passed away.

alumnus who earned a violin perfor mance degree and serves at The Hill Ministries in Shawnee, Kansas, where he continues the traditional music leg acy by transforming the church’s wor ship team into a gospel bluegrass band for special events.

Thanks to groups like OMMA and ongoing festivals like Hootin’ & Hollarin’, the legacy of hard-working Ozarkers enjoying a good play-party is likely to continue for years to come!

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• Production Show of the Year: Reza—Edge of Illu sion (Branson Famous The ater)

• Little Big Show: Dalena Dit to Country Evolution (IMAX Lil Opry Theater)

• Steel Player of the Year: Gene Mulvaney (Grand Country Music Hall)

• Fiddle Player of the Year: Abby Dutton (The Dutton Family Theater)

• Instrumentalist of the Year: Catherine Haygood (The Haygoods, Clay Cooper The ater)

• Comedian of the Year: Jor dan Gabriel (Doug Gabriel Show, Branson Famous The ater)

• Keyboard Player of the Year: Lyman Clark (Nash ville Roadhouse Live, Bran son Star Theater)

• Vocal Duo of the Year: Tif fany Sassanella and GiGi

Hutchins (Comedy Jamboree, Grand Country Music Hall)

• Drummer of the Year: Dino Phillips (The Haygoods, Clay Cooper Theater)

• Gospel Group of the Year: The Blackwoods (Americana Theater)

• Band of the Year: Rhine stone Mafia (Grand Jubilee, Grand Country Music Hall)

• Entertainer of the Year: Amber Campbell (#1 Hits of the 60’s, Clay Cooper The ater)

• Male Vocalist of the Year: Michael Frost (#1 Hits of the 60’s, Clay Cooper Theater)

• Tribute Show of the Year: Jerry Presley’s Elvis Live (God and Country Theater)

• Matinee Show of the Year: Elvis—Story of a King (Americana Theater)

• Morning Show of the Year: Smoke on the Mountain (IMAX Lil Opry Theater)

• Lead Guitar Player of the Year: Grant Moody (Bran

son’s Famous Baldknobbers, Branson Famous Theater)

• Living Legend: Tony Orlan do

• Pioneer Award: Denny Yeary

• Humanitarian of the Year: Joann McDowell (All Access Branson)

• Lifetime Achievement Award: Lena Hughes

(Hughes Brothers Theatre)

• Texas Pioneer Award: Tony Booth

• Texas Pioneer Award: Rob ert Gallagher

Said Terry Beene, founder of the Terry Awards, “This show was probably one of our best. I was just blown away by the entertainers. They show me so much love, and I hope we show

them as much back. I am hon ored to be able to honor them each year. Our show is growing and getting better every year. I just want everyone to know that the Terry Awards is all about the entertainers. I don’t want it to ever be about me.”

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

Inflation

It’s a constant news headline,

How to fight inflation through year’s end

the joke of every meme, and the word we curse under our breath every time we have to put the fan cy bacon back on the shelf and grab the generic turkey bacon in stead. Whether we want to admit it or not, inflation is here, and it’s sticking around, folks. But first, what even is it?

All you need to remember here is the basic law of supply and de mand. Oversupply means prices go down. And undersupply means prices go up, AKA inflation. But what I want to remind you is that

even if you can’t control how much inflation rises from month to month, there’s still plenty of ways you can beat inflation without re sorting to turkey bacon. Get your priorities straight

Now, the first thing to do is make sure the most important things in your budget are covered. No, I’m not talking about your Amazon Prime membership. I’m talking about what I call your Four Walls: food, utilities, shelter and transportation. So, here’s my plan for how to beat inflation and keep your Four Walls strong!

How to save on food

1. Shop at the cheapest grocery stores. If you really want to cut back on your bill, rethink where you shop. In the U.S.,

some of the cheapest grocery stores are Aldi, WinCo Foods, Food 4 Less, Costco, Walmart and Trader Joe’s.

2. Cut out the wants, and only buy the items you need. You need breakfast, lunch and dinner— you don’t need that fresh wa termelon that costs $7 because someone else cut it for you. If your grocery bill is out of hand, take a serious look at your needs versus your nice-to-haves.

3. Use cash-back apps and cou pons. Use cash-back reward apps, like Ibotta or Fetch Re wards, to help you save. While rebates don’t give you a dis count up front, the cash-back savings will add up. And don’t knock the power of the O.G.

paper or digital coupon either. But remember, never spend just to save. Don’t buy name brand just because you get cash back. Do the math and buy the most affordable option that gets the job done.

How to save on utilities

1. Don’t run appliances unless they’re full. Your husband spilled coffee all over his pants—again. But instead of washing those soiled khakis alone, wait until you can run a full load. And when it comes to the dishwasher, the same thing applies (but to be clear, don’t put pants in there).

2. Program your thermostat. You can save as much as 10% a year if you drop your thermostat down 7–10 degrees for eight hours a day. So turn down the thermostat before you head out the door.

3. Use less. This is a no-brainer, right? One of the best things you can do to save on utilities is to simply use less. Even the little things like turning off the lights can do a lot to keep you from using more.

How to save on housing

1. Be a smart renter. Getting a roommate (even if they’re quirky) can cut your rent in half—or more. And if you know you want to stay in the place you’re in right now,

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see if your landlord will drop your monthly rent if you sign a 16-month or 18-month lease.

2. Make sure your house pay ment isn’t more than 25% of your monthly take-home pay. You don’t want to be house poor at any time, and definitely not with inflation on the loose. Making sure your house pay ment isn’t eating up too much of your income will help you have enough breathing room in your budget to live.

3. If you’re buying a house, save 20% for a down payment to avoid PMI. The more money you have for a down payment, the better— because it’ll lead to a smaller mortgage. Plus, saving 20% will save you from having to pay pri vate mortgage insurance (PMI), which will lower your monthly mortgage payment!

How to save on gas prices

1. Use apps to track the cheapest gas prices. You don’t have to

waste gas driving around town looking for a good deal. Just use an app like GasBuddy or Waze to find the cheapest gas prices in your area.

2. Shop around for auto insurance rates. It’s always worth seeing if you can score a cheaper auto insurance rate. If you can lower your yearly premium by $375, that would free up more than $30 in your budget each month!

3. Carpool. Hear me out. I know you like to fly solo, but car pooling to the office, to school or to the kids’ soccer game is a great way to build some hu

man connection while saving money too.

Now, that’s a lot. But don’t let it all overwhelm you—you’ve got this! Prices going up just means you have to rework your budget. So, keep an eye on things, track what you spend, and make tweaks as you need to. Then tell those ris ing prices to kick rocks and pound sand—because you’ve got a plan to fight inflation.

*George Kamel is a personal finance expert with a countercul tural approach to money. He’s the host of The Fine Print podcast and The EntreLeadership Podcast on

the Ramsey Network. Since 2013, George has served at Ramsey Solutions, where his goal is to help people spend less, save more, and avoid consumer traps so they can

make the most of their money. Fol low George on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook or find out more about him online at ramseysolu tions.com/personalities.

Ceremony acknowledges Hartville, Missouri, as the population center of the nation

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Small towns and communi ties have always been the heart of this nation, but on Septem ber 21, 2022, that was brought to light in nearby Hartville, Missouri, through a special cel ebration hosted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad ministration and the U.S. Cen sus Bureau.

The placement of a Nation al Marker, acknowledging the population center of the USA, is held every ten years fol lowing data collected and pro cessed by the Census Bureau after each census. Attending the ceremony in acknowledge ment of the importance of this location, were the South ern-Missouri (SOMO) Aglow International Leadership Team. SOMO Director Dee Bopp of Branson explained, “We have

long claimed this part of the nation as the ‘heartland,’ mean ing that this Ozarks region, the people, the families, the love of country and honor for our God, stand for the very principles on which this nation was founded! We believe this region, includ ing Branson, represent those standards.

Dee Bopp continues, “Aglow International is a Transforma tional Kingdom Culture and we are committed to seeing God’s will done on earth as it is in heaven by raising up cham pions and warriors across the earth who will bring freedom to the oppressed while provid ing opportunities for everyone in our spheres of influence to grow into radiant relationships with each other, as well as, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.”

The unveiling of a red gran ite marker in recognition of the 2020 Census Bureau’s award for the Population Center of the USA was held in Hartville (pop. 584) and will remain per manently in that location, com memorating the findings and as a geographical landsite.

Robert Santos, U.S. Census Bureau Director, told local of ficials, “You’ll be famous for this wonderful designation for the rest of our nation’s history. The heart of America has been in Missouri since 1980. Previ ously located in Plato, in the neighboring county, it moved only 11.8 miles southwest from 2010 to 2020. It is the smallest distance shift in 100 years and the second smallest in U.S. his tory. We don’t expect the center to be moved from Missouri for many years to come!”

The National Monument placed in Hartville, MO (Special to Branson Globe)

Race in to give blood or platelets this fall, get a chance at a VIP racing experience

Submitted to Branson Globe

As fall approaches, the American Red Cross is asking the public to start the season off with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation. While the leaves turn, the need for blood never chang es. Those who give this fall play an important role in keeping the blood supply on track for patients counting on blood products for care – especial ly ahead of the busy holiday season.

Book a time to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767).

Thanks to Sport Clips Haircuts, all those who make a pit stop at a Red Cross blood drive through the end of September will be automatically en tered for a chance to win a VIP NA SCAR racing experience, including:

• Two tickets to a 2023 Sport Clips-sponsored race of the win ner’s choice

• Round-trip airfare for two

• Up to a three-night hotel stay

• Entry to a Sport Clips racetrack hospitality tent, if available

• $750 gift card.

Plus, those who come to give by the end of the month will also receive a coupon for a free haircut by email, also thanks to Sport Clips.* All those who come to give Oct. 1-31, 2022, will receive a $5 e-Gift Card by email to a merchant of choice.

Area upcoming blood donation op portunities: Forsyth

• 9/30/2022: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Elks Lodge, 12951 U.S. 160 Point Lookout

• 10/5/2022: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Pearl Rogers Dining Center, 100 Op

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portunity Avenue

• 10/5/2022: 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Pearl Rogers Dining Center, 100 Op portunity Avenue

How to donate blood

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED

CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at

check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain

height and weight requirements.

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health his tory questionnaire online, on the day of their donation. To get started, go to RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass.

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FRI - THU: 10:00 AM

SERENGETI

FRI - THU: 11:00 AM

THE WOMAN KING (PG-13)

FRI - THU: 12:20, 3:40, 7:00

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FRI - MON: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00 TUE: 1:00, 4:00

WED & THU: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00

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BULLET TRAIN (R)

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MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU (PG)

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TOP GUN: MAVERICK (PG-13)

FRI - THU: 1:00, 3:50, 6:50

Outlook Sept 30th Oct 2nd

Today in history

• 1659 Robinson Crusoe is ship wrecked (according to Daniel Defoe’s famous novel)

• 1791 Mozart’s opera “Magic Flute”, with German libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder, pre mieres at Schikaneder’s Frei haus-Theater auf der Wieden in Vienna, Austria

• 1846 Anesthetic ether used for 1st time by American dentist Dr Wil liam Morton who extracts a tooth

• 1862 Prussia Minister President Otto von Bismarck’s delivers his “Blood & Iron” speech

• 1934 Babe Ruth’s final game as a Yankee, goes 0 for 3

• 1935 George Gershwin’s opera “Porgy and Bess” premieres in Boston

• 1935 The Boulder Dam (later the Hoover Dam), astride the border of Arizona and Nevada, is dedicated by US President Franklin D. Roosevelt

• 1938 Treaty of Munich signed by Adolf Hitler, Benito Mus solini, Édouard Daladier and Neville Chamberlain, forces Czechoslovakia to give territory to Germany. Chamberlain infa mously declares “Peace for our time” on his return to London.

• 1942 Admiral Chester Nimitz’s B-17 finds Guadalcanal using a National Geographic map

• 1946 Twenty-two Nazi leaders, including Joachim von Ribben trop and Hermann Goering, are found guilty of war crimes and sentenced to death or prison at the Nuremberg war trials

• 1950 Radio’s “Grand Ole Opry” is broadcast on TV for 1st time

• 1955 American actor and cultur al icon James Dean is killed in a car crash aged 24

• 1960 “The Flintstones” the first animated sitcom created by Hanna-Barbera premieres on ABC in the US

• 1960 On Howdy Doody’s last show Clarabelle finally talks “Goodbye Kids”

• 1980 Ethernet specifications published by Xerox working with Intel and Digital Equip ment Corporation

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

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

CELEBRATE RECOVERY is a place to heal from your hurts, habits, and hangups. We meet every Tuesday night at 6:30 PM at Music City Centre, 1839 West 76 Country Blvd., Branson. For more information call 417–3202055 See you there!

IF MY PEOPLE, WHICH ARE CALLED BY MY NAME, shall hum ble 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

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE don’t burn trees. Please don’t burn your garbage and don’t burn yourself.

TOPS MEETINGS: Since 1993, the nonprofit organization Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets weekly on Tuesdays at the Kimber ling Area Library, 45 Kimberling Blvd. Weigh-in is from 4:30 to 5 p.m. with the meeting until 5:45 p.m. It is a community supported group to take off pounds for health and wellness. First visit is free. Vis it tops.org for meetings and general information.

GRIEF SHARE SUPPORT GROUP. Branson United Meth odist Church will again be of fering the Grief Share Group on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. in the church library. This is a support group that meets weekly and is open to the community. Past years have brought both men and wom en from all walks of life to this group and has been life changing for many! Leaders of this group are caring people who have expe rienced grief and have successful ly rebuilt their lives. All are wel come! For questions call Peggy at 417-334-3423. 0930

EVERY FRIDAY ON SITE AT GUMI CAMP USA from noon un til 2 p.m.: Licensed counselor/com bat veteran available for group or private meetings • Free tour of the CAMP • Free meal provided by the Blue Star Mothers • Job placement assistance on and off site provided • Reflection and on-site workshops for spouses suffering from PTSD, mothers and fathers suffering from a loss of a son or daughter due to combat and more. Please call, text, or email and let us know you’re coming. Tim Hadler, 417-559-3892 tmhadler@gmail.com

For directions to the camp en trance, Google GUMI CAMP USA and tap directions. We are here for you and your family’s needs.

BOOTH SPACE AVAILABLE –Branson-Hollister Lions Club will have a swap meet along with their indoor garage sale, Oct. 7 - 8. Rent ing booth space for both days, $20. Outside set-up on gravel, with in door restrooms and snack bar. Call 417-335-6618 or email bhlclub@ gmail.com

SERVICES OFFERED

ACE HOME IMPROVEMENT – Heating & Air HVAC Service & Repair, Doors, Win dows, Decks, Fences, Pressure Washing, Int & Ext. Painting, Siding, Roofing, Flooring, Tile & Drywall. Handy-man Work! Call Ryan: 417-335-1347

GARAGE SALES VEHICLES FOR SALE

BRANSON CREEK COMMU NITY GARAGE SALE. Buffalo Ridge Blvd. off Hwy. 65 going to wards the airport. Furniture, house hold, children’s items, antiques, art work, jewelry, home décor, dishes, books, clothes, bedding, sports and exercise items, tools, toys and games. Approximately 26 homes participating. Saturday, October 1: 8 a.m.- 2 p.m.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

1960 NASH METROPOLITAN, New Interior & paint, new tires, wheel cylinders and master cylin der, clutch master and slave cylin ders, runs and drives great. Yellow & White. $14,000. 417-593-1898.

1941 FORD 2 door sedan, Chevy engine, 350 trans, disc brakes, blue w/blue interior, good tires, $12,500, firm. 417-593-1898.

1980 SHAY (1929 Ford Roadster) Mustang Suspension, 4 Cylinder, 4 speed, Rumble Seat, low miles, mag wheels. Yellow/Black $14,500 417-593-1898.

RENT TO OWN AUTOS – LOW DOWN PAYMENT. NO Initial Taxes & License Fees. NO Credit Check. FREE One Year Warranty On Motor & Trans mission. Rent to Own Your Auto Today! 1119 E. State Hwy 76, Branson. 417-335-5400. renttoownautosbranson.com

LOCAL JUNK AND BRUSH REMOVAL – 417-324-0860. 417hauling.com. Discount for veterans/senior citizens/disabled. Residential and Commercial. Serving Greater Branson Area. CALL TODAY!

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALE – Friday, Sept 30 and Sat., Oct. 1 beginning at 7 a.m. No early birds. Variety of tools, garage items, furniture, music equipment, vintage items, house wares, appliances, yard tools, cookware and decor. 1100 State Hwy VV, Powersite, MO.

HOMES FOR RENT/SALE HOMES FOR RENT/SALE

HOUSE FOR SALE: 2 BED/2 FULL BATH HOUSE built in 1998 with an open floor plan. 1463 sq. ft. with attached garage, fire place. $240k. Location is off of Roark Valley Rd. & Hwy 76. Call 520-904-8828.

FOR RENT: 2 BEDROOM/2 BATH CONDO, BRANSON. Great location. $800/month. First month plus $650 depos it/application required. E-mail scone20LLC@gmail.com.

HOME FOR LEASE: FUR NISHED LAKE FRONT HOME with dock and swim deck in front of house. Four bedrooms, 4.5 baths. Two kitchens, six fireplaces, ten rooms and a four-car garage. Near Protem, Mo., on Bull Shoals Lake, 38 miles from Branson. $1,750/ month with dep. For more info and pics, call Don at 417-230-6679.

FOR RENT – AVAILABLE NOW. Great Branson location. 3 bed/2 bath with all appliances. At tached double car garage. No pets. $1,600/mo. Call 417-339-7777

HELP WANTED

THE ROSE HOUSE IS LOOK ING for a housekeeper to clean 20+ apartments. The job would include cleaning a certain number of apart ments daily, plus additional general housekeeping duties. $15-$20 an hour with negotiable work week (2040 hours). Call Lindy 417-230-9190.

POINT LOOKOUT NURS ING & REHAB is excited to announce that we are currently hiring RNs, LPNs, CNAs, NAs, CMTs, housekeeping, and di etary staff. We are currently of fering a great benefit plan. We acknowledge Covid-19 vaccina tion exemptions. For more in formation, call 417-334-4105 or apply in person at 11103 Historic Hwy. 165, Hollister, MO. EOE

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

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL $16-$17 Hour (Depending on Experience) Sup ports persons served as a mentor encouraging people to learn and practice skills needed to be suc cessful in their home and commu nity. $500 signing bonus. Great benefits! Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement plan, Life insurance, on the job training, paid time off. Completion of introductory period applies. Apply at http://develop mentalconnections.com/employ ment/ or come into our location at 1533 E State Hwy 76, Branson, Mo. 65616

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(Depending on Experience)Un der general supervision, performs skilled maintenance, repairs, and construction work to ensure that facilities are properly maintained and meet standards. Duties may fall into a variety of trades, in cluding carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, mechan ical, energy management, fire and life safety and keys/security systems. Great benefits! Medi cal, Dental, Vision, Retirement plan, Life insurance, paid time off. Completion of introductory period applies. Apply at http:// developmentalconnections.com/ employment/ or come into our location at 1533 E State Hwy 76, Branson, Mo. 65616

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. – John 3:16