Branson Globe, November 11, 2022

Branson has a special Tony Orlando ‘Yellow Ribbon’ moment

By GARY J. GROMAN, Independent Journalist

At its November 8, 2022, meeting, the Mayor and Branson Board of Aldermen celebrated a special “Yellow Ribbon” mo ment. They honored long-time Branson resident, entertainer and patriot, Tony Orlando, with a proclamation and Key to the City.

After proclaiming Branson, Missouri, as “the most patriotic city in America,” Branson Mayor

Larry Milton declared November 8, 2022, as “Tony Orlando Yel low Ribbon Day. Immediately after that, the mayor presented Tony with a Key to the City.

“It’s been a long time com ing,” Mayor Milton said. He acknowledged Tony’s uncondi tional support of veterans “every day of every year” and his repre sentation of Branson throughout the nation. “Tony Orlando lives in Branson, Missouri, his heart

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Branson citizen recognized as hero

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

A Branson resident has been called “a true hero” after he saved a family from a burning car.

Branson resident Shane Chil dress helped four people to exit their vehicle following a serious car accident recently. Childress also used fire extinguishers to help put out the fire.

Childress was awarded the ‘You’ve Been Caught Doing Something Good’ Award at

Branson’s Board of Aldermen meeting. Mayor Larry Milton presented the award to Childress, noting that Childress was receiv ing the award due to his heroic actions and quick response in helping to rescue the family “in cluding a baby from a fiery car crash.”

Assistant Police Chief Eric Schmitt added that Childress’ actions were “truly just heroic,” while reiterating how difficult

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Activist Marcus Boyd building autism awareness partnerships in Branson

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

A new voice will soon be added to autism awareness efforts in the Branson area and across Missouri.

Marcus Boyd is an award-winning activist who has turned his person al autism spectrum experiences into opportunities to help others maximize their potential. He is currently building relationships with nonprofits and visiting with community leaders, in preparation for moving to the Branson area as his home when not traveling or speaking.

Marcus Boyd was born into a large family with limited resourc es. Although he was nonverbal and exhibited symptoms of autism, there was much less information available during the 1980s, partic ularly to families with challenging social and financial circumstances. He did not receive a proper diag

nosis until age 10, when he began receiving only limited services at school while growing up in New York and Atlanta. He even recalls well-meaning family members taking him to prayer meetings and baptisms, in the sincere but mis guided belief that mental health issues were demons. Fortunately, he was eventually referred to the Marcus Center for Autism Treat ment in Atlanta, which specializes in helping people on the autism spectrum find a career path, and reach their potential as valuable contributors to society.

In 2017, a PR worker for the Center encouraged him to begin using his relationship skills and humor to spread awareness and encourage others, telling him, “You’ve been set apart for a rea son.” Starting with local school boards in the Atlanta area, his

Brian Seitz retains his seat in the Missouri House

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

Missouri voters cast their ballots on Tuesday in the state’s General Mid-Term Election.

In the area’s only contested race, State Representative Brian Seitz (R) retained his seat as the Representative for the 156th Dis trict, defeating opponent Ginger Witty. Seitz received 8,730 votes compared to Witty’s 2,480.

Eric Schmitt (R) led the race to a seat in the U.S. Senate, with 55% of the vote. Schmitt will re place the retiring Roy Blunt. Eric Burlison (R) won the U.S. House Seat for District 7. Scott Fitzpatrick (R) was elected State Auditor in Tuesday’s election. Missouri became the 21st state to legalize the possession and use of marijuana for those 21 years of age

and older, with a statewide vote of 53.1% in favor and 46.9% opposed.

Taney and Stone County vot er turnout was moderate in this election with 47.63% of registered voters in Taney County heading to the polls. Slightly more Stone County voters cast ballots, as 54.8 % of the county’s registered vot ers participated in the November elections.

Branson Landing tree lighting draws large crowd

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

Hundreds flocked to the Branson Landing on Saturday for the annu al lighting of the Branson Landing Christmas Tree.

Situated in the center of the shop ping and dining complex, the Bran son Landing Tree stands 63 ft. tall— or approximately five-and-a-half

stories in height. The beautiful stateof-the-art tree features a phenomenal animated lighting display, with lights choreographed to six different songs.

The evening event featured KOLR 10’s Tom Trtan, as master of ceremo nies. Joining Trtan were members of Sonshine Dance, along with Tracy Deskin, a hearing impaired and deaf

sign language translator. Even Santa made a special appearance.

Those in attendance enjoyed hot cocoa and treats from Kilwins.

The Branson Landing Tree is sponsored again this year by the Bank of Missouri. This is the third year the tree has been on display at the Branson Landing.

Branson hosts Tri-Lakes Educational Summit

Submitted to Branson Globe Branson Public Schools hosted the second Tri-Lakes Educational Summit on November 7. The event welcomed nearly 1,100 certified staff members, paraprofession als and administrators from Blue Eye, Branson, Forsyth, Hollis

ter, Kirbyville, Reeds Spring and Taneyville school districts for a day of professional development.

Branson’s Director of Technology and Digital Learning, Dr. Michelle Brenner, organized the Summit, with a team of Branson’s technolo gy practicum students helping to run

the events of the day. “This is a great event that allows the local Tri-Lakes districts to get together and share best practices,” says Dr. Brenner. “We are close geographically, but love the opportunity to collaborate with our local colleagues.”

Breakout session topics included student-centered learning, positive parent engagement, encouraging student leadership, post-secondary preparation and more. Roundtable discussions with assistant princi pals, librarians, and elementary and secondary teachers provided opportunities for collaboration be tween districts. Former educator and current author and speaker, Todd Whitaker, delivered the key note address on excellent class room management.

Marcus Boyd is pictured, second from right. (Courtesy A Rowe Management)

Attendees listen to keynote speaker Todd Whitaker. (Special to Branson Globe)

Forsyth Area Chamber recognizes area nonprofits at monthly luncheon

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

Forsyth Area Chamber of Com merce held its monthly luncheon on Tuesday, November 8, at the Lake Taneycomo Elks Lodge, 12951 Hwy. 160. The meeting focused on thankfulness for area nonprofits who give to the com munity in many ways.

Following welcome by Cham ber President Rose Backlin, the Pledge of Allegiance, and prayer, attendees enjoyed lunch catered by Kim’s BBQ of Kirbyville as several representatives shared about their organization’s goals and current needs:

Lake Taneycomo Elks – This local affiliate of the Elks National Foundation provides grants to help many community groups, includ ing Boys & Girls Clubs; a Freedom Riders toy run; and veteran-related causes such as GUMI Camp.

Forsyth Lions Club – This worldwide humanitarian organi zation helps people, particularly children, with vision screening and corrective eyeglasses. They are currently seeking volunteers to donate a few hours helping screen scholarship applications.

The Brook Wellness Center – With overdoses in Missouri up 44% over last year, The Brook wants to change the lives of chil dren, teens and adults struggling with addiction. They partner

with funding sources and have a scholarship program, so nobody is turned away. The Brook is cur rently accepting donations and volunteers to provide Thanksgiv ing dinner for client families and Christmas toys for children. They also hope to soon be able to pro vide recovery housing.

Church 3:16 – Located at the corner of Hwy. 160 and Coy Blvd. near McDonalds, the church’s goal is to be genuine and authentic and a light to anyone who needs help. They are big supporters of the local schools.

Gift of Hope – Started in 2004

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Respiratory illnesses on the rise

Taney County Health Dept.

Respiratory illnesses such as the flu, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) are being diagnosed earlier than normal this year, especially in children. A respiratory illness is an infection of the lungs, airways, sinuses or throat. Respiratory illnesses can happen year-round and tend to increase significantly during the colder months, as people spend more time indoors.

Respiratory illnesses can be prevented by good hand washing, staying home if you are sick, and getting vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19. Currently, there is no vaccine for RSV. Please call the Taney County Health Department to schedule your appointment for a vaccine today: 417-334-4544.

According to the Center for Disease Control, the flu and COVID-19 have similar symp toms, making it hard to tell which one you have. A symptom that

may be unique to COVID-19 is the loss of taste or smell.

Symptoms include:

• Fever

• Chills

• Headaches

• Cough

• Muscle soreness

• Fatigue

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

• Shortness of breath

• Runny nose

• Sore throat

RSV can infect anyone but is most dangerous in infants and the elderly. The symptoms of RSV are like a cold, and can be severe including fevers and wheezing. Some cases may require hospi talization, but most infections run their course within one to two weeks. If your baby is unusually tired, breathing rapidly or has bluish fingernails, call 911 or go to the ER immediately. For more information see www.taneycohealth.org

Pets of the Week

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

CHARM is a 1-year-old female. She’s is a little bashful but has warmed up to the staff and is one of our favorites. She’s playful and sweet. This girl is ready for a forever home.

SANFORD is a 1-year-old male Labrador Retriever mix. He and his three brothers were owner relinquished. Their previous situation was not good and they are all pretty shy. The boys will take a bit of time and a lot of love to come out of their shells. They do love to Run and play now that they are comfortable and safe at the shelter. They get along well with other dogs.

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POW/MIA remembered in Veterans Week sunrise service

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

The POW/MIA Service of Re membrance, an important part of Branson’s Veterans Homecoming Week each year, was held Tues day, November 8, at Welk Resort in Branson. Attendees gathered at 8 a.m. by the traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall which now re sides at the resort and is open for public viewing during Veterans Week each year. For many veter ans, families, and friends, locating names for a few minutes of reflec tion is an important part of their Veterans Week experience.

Following opening remarks by P.O.W. Network Chairman Mary Schantag, the colors were posted by Branson High School Air Force JROTC Color Guard, followed by the National Anthem sung by Sonya Godfrey and opening prayer led by Terri Howard. Schantag recognized POW/MIA family members and then introduced guest speaker Dave Arzani, U.S. Navy 1970-1978.

Arzani began by thanking Schantag and P.O.W. Network volunteers for their tireless efforts to obtain information and recog nition for families still waiting to know the fate of their loved ones. He then shared stories from his mother’s memories as a civilian prisoner of war—stories he never knew until he himself enlisted in the Navy, when his mother broke down emotionally as her memo ries flooded in.

Arzani’s mother was a teen ager in Hong Kong when World War II escalated in the Pacific fol lowing the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor; her father, Arzani’s grandfather, was with the British merchant marine. When the Japa nese used poisoned water to force the surrender of Hong Kong, his

mother became very ill with chol era; this was a blessing in disguise as she was taken prisoner along with other girls, women and young boys, but she was not harmed as no enemy soldiers wanted to touch her. However, she did not entire ly escape the horrors of captivity. Her journal entries, which Arzani

shared for the first time in a pub lic speaking setting, told of young captives being forced to witness the torture and execution of an American pilot. They had little food except rice, refusing to eat the meat provided because it came from babies killed by the Japanese. Another journal entry told of be

ing forced to kneel on sharp rocks for refusing to bow to the sentries; she vented her anger by cursing at them in Chinese. She also some how managed to read, on the sly.

Arzani shared about his moth er’s frustration with people who desecrate the American flag, as

It seemed appropriate for the sun to start breaking through the morning cloud cover during the singing of “Amazing Grace.” (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)

POW Network Chairman Mary Schan tag welcomes attendees to the ser vice. (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)

This display gives an opportunity to look up names alphabetically for locating them more easily on the Vietnam Memorial Wall. (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)

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Dave Says: Don’t buy until the first one sells

to Greenville, South Carolina, in a couple of months, and then sell our current home in Febru ary or March after she gets things wrapped up with her job. We are a little worried, though, because of all the things we’re hearing about the housing market crashing. Could you speak to this, please? Nick

active and frenzied as they were several months ago? No. But you have to remember, the last couple of years have been crazy-strange times for the housing market.

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

Dear Dave, My wife and I are looking to move from Washington, D.C.,

Dear Nick, Your emotions and things you hear can creep up on you. I get that. But the fact is, there are still four buyers out there for every house that’s up for sale. Now, are the buyers and the market as

I’ve been in the real estate busi ness since 1978, and I’ve never seen anything like it. Usually, it takes about 90 days to sell a house. You’ll get some offers, and none of them will be at full price, but everyone will have time to think about things. That’s normal, and it’s probably a lot closer to how things will work themselves out for you now in Greenville. But in any economy, my advice

to you would be don’t buy anoth er house until yours has sold. If you end up with two house pay ments and your old house is sit ting empty while you’re having to pay for the mortgage, taxes, util ities and all the upkeep to make sure it’s ready to show, you’re going to become what’s known as a motivated seller. I don’t want you to just give it away, but you’ll need to be very careful to make sure the timing on this deal makes sense.

Personally, I wouldn’t buy an other house until the first one sells.

— Dave

Stock Market Insights: Stop talking

our soda cans. I’m still freaked out about it thirty years later! Some times it’s better for everyone when a guy stops talking. On November 2, 2022, the Fed chairman should have stopped talking too, because the longer he spoke, the worst the market reacted.

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

Please stop talking! My high school science teacher ex plained in detail how a fly carries small particles from everything it lands on and probably was just sit ting on roadkill before landing on

Going into this month’s Fed meeting, markets were looking for a sign that the Fed might be ready to slow down their raising rate campaign. Everything was going well after the meeting until Chair man Powell kept talking and scared investors. Here’s how it went.

At 1 p.m. on the day of their meeting, the Fed released a state ment saying they had raised rates

by 0.75% as expected but suggest ed its future decisions would be taken with consideration of how their actions were affecting the economy. Stock prices jumped, and bond yields fell at this seem ly good news of a possibly slower pace in December or February, but that hope was short-lived.

At 1:30 p.m., Powell met with the press and was more negative than the committee’s group statement. He said they might slow rates, but the Fed might end up going higher than they’d previously predicted. So he was much more negative than people were expecting.

The message was received, and stocks quickly dropped. In the final

hour and a half of that market day, the DOW fell 1.6% (505 points), the S&P 500 lost 2.5%, and the tech-heavy NASDAQ fell 3.4%. All because of a news conference.

As a side note, if I am ever tak en hostage, please don’t let Jerome Powell negotiate my surrender. Powell makes the aunt in Pollyan na look like a Care Bear.

It has been a rough market year, but I’m still hopeful the remaining weeks will be better. November and December have been histor ically good for the market. Also, historically markets do well after mid-term elections.

There are definitely some fac SEE STOCK MARKET INSIGHTS, PAGE 8

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Sometimes a Bible pas sage can be puzzling, until suddenly, it makes more sense. One of those is Matthew 21, paralleled in Mark 11, describ ing Jesus on His way to Jerusa lem after spending the night in

Reflections: Make it fruit season

Bethany. He apparently missed breakfast to get an early start, be cause both passages say, “Jesus was hungry.” Seeing a fig tree in leaf, He looked for a fig, but He didn’t find any.

When Jesus didn’t find a fig, He said to the tree, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again!” And the tree withered.

That’s where the passage gets a bit hard; I have a little trouble with a “hungry” Jesus whose ac tions seemed unfair to the tree.

His disciples seemed amazed as well, especially given Mark’s ad ditional detail that “it was not the season for figs.” Then I heard a speaker comment on the passage and did some further reading that

helped give better understanding. The problem was that the tree was in full leaf. It looked like it should have figs, but it didn’t.

In both passages, Jesus an swers the disciples’ questions with a lesson about faith. Mark records an additional detail about forgiving others just as we want God to forgive our own sins. It seems the idea of fruit is part of a larger picture, as Jesus was train ing his disciples to continue the work of building the Kingdom after He was no longer physical ly with them.

How were the disciples to do this? John chapter 15 records Je sus’ analogy of a vine and again, fruit. To have fruit, a branch

must stay connected to the vine. If the nutritional path between the branch and the vine isn’t functioning, there will be no fruit and the farmer will prune that branch. Jesus explained that His followers must stay connected to God and in turn, produce fruit.

He also warned it would not be easy. Before ascending to heaven after His resurrection, Jesus told the disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit, their source of power—and ours—even in hard times.

The faith Jesus describes in the Matthew and Mark passages is a fruit of staying connected to God and praying according to His will. Paul’s letter to the Ga

Been Thinkin’ About... Cold Eureka

food, my hands freezing, and it was raining. There was not a tour ist in sight, though occasionally a dark car would wind past me, tires splashing on the street. I kept steadying my camera to take ad vantage of the moving headlights in my low exposure shots.

end gets a little fuzzy but what we do know is that rich Union industrialists and war veterans invested heavily here during the late-19th century, turning the steep hillsides into a wonderland of Victorian charm.

the history, the gardens, and the aforementioned food. In summer months, it is hard to find parking.

latians describes fruit produced as we yield to the Holy Spirit: Love, joy, peace, patience, kind ness, goodness, faith, gentleness, self-control. Those things, when operational in a believer’s life, re sult in the best fruit of all as they attract other people to Christ.

It’s easy to devote an hour on Sunday to appearing religious, but I want to be careful I’m not all leaves and no fruit. Along with Jesus’ object lessons with the fig tree and the vine, He had tough words for Pharisees who were all about the letter of the law but not truly seeking God. Real fruitfulness goes deeper, and I need the Holy Spirit’s help to make my life a season for fruit.

BY JOSHUA HESTON StateoftheOzarks Media & Design

I t was maybe five years ago this week on a cold, rainy night. I was in Eureka Springs, photographing downtown, more for the fun of it than anything else. My belly was full of Thai

Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is a unique place. Officially found ed in 1879, the history goes back much further. Here there are stories of magical healing spring waters, a Civil War “hos pital” built into a bluff, and In dian tribes naming the valley as a magical place of truce. The space between history and leg

The Great Depression, World War II, and the automobile age would devastate Eureka Springs’ economy until progressive (and well-off) investors coupled with then-disenfranchised hip pie culture of the Vietnam War era began buying up properties, creating a tourist place unlike any other in the Ozarks. I love the place for the architecture,

Another dark car passes me and my camera, tires making soft sounds in the night. Fog rises from the dark. Just after Hallow een, a fake skull and weird Ve netian masks stare balefully back at me from a storefront window. I’m sure it is above freezing — no ice is forming — but the air feels far colder. My fingers are numb. I have finished my wan dering, standing beside a dark creek that flows beneath half of downtown. The funnel cake stand is closed. A sudden wind

gust knocks a round of catalpa leaves to the ground in a rush, along with a torrent of raindrops. I turn and look up.

High above, the Basin Park Hotel is lit in ghostly multi-color spectacle. The old turn-of-the-cen tury hotel is, of course, haunted. What isn’t haunted these days? It’s also a long, mostly uphill walk back to my room, undoubtedly warm and dry and possibly next to a whiskey bar. That was all back in something like November 2017, a year that should be far in my fu ture, now something from my past. Moments in time, lost, but not forgotten.

Train Up a Child: How to raise UNGRATEFUL children

BY PAT LAMB Columnist

How many times have we heard adults complain about

children not appreciating what they have? I’ve heard it over and over. When those remarks are made, they are often made suggesting that it is all the fault of the children that they don’t appreciate what they have. With Thanksgiving approaching, perhaps we should think a little deeper on this subject. Perhaps it is not the fault of the children, but rath er how the children are being raised. Following are some things that I believe contribute to children not being as thankful as they should be:

1) Parents and others always praising their children. No one is perfect all the time. When children hear over and over how wonderful they are, what motivation is there to improve?

2) Giving awards that are not earned. Earning awards develops appreciation for the effort that is put forth. They mean much more to children if earned than if they are not earned. Children can of ten sense that they did not deserve what they got.

3) Giving children too much. When things are earned, they mean much more to a person. Working for something gives it more value.

4) Intervening to keep children from suffering the consequences of their decisions. It is hard to watch children suffer the consequences of their decisions, but that is the way they learn. When someone al ways comes to the rescue, children grow up expecting that and are not as careful as they should be about the choices they make.

5) Lowering standards of be havior. “Oh, that’s all right. I know you meant well!” I’ve heard this said many times when the action was definitely not all right. Chil dren need to face the consequenc es of their choices. One person shared with me that when their children did wrong, she required them to write a paper telling why that particular thing was wrong. That’s an excellent idea!

6) Social promotion. When

More ‘Train Up a Child’: Now read how to raise thankful children

Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!

For His mercy endures forever.

Psalm 118:29 NKJV

We’ve probably all heard comments about the “un grateful” children of today. It’s too bad that the children get so much blame for being ungrateful when it is mostly the fault of those who are raising them! Here are some ideas of how to raise “grateful” children:

1. Don’t praise children too much.

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children are promoted from grade to grade without having met the requirements of that grade, they grow up thinking that life is that way. As adults, they come to be lieve that they should get a pay check whether they do their work or not. Having taught GED class es, I can attest to the fact that it is cruel to promote a child when they haven’t achieved what they should

Praise should be for specific things. When a child is constantly told how special s/he is, they begin to believe it. They feel no need to try to im prove. After all, they have been told they are wonderful the way they are.

2. Children should not be giv en too much. Yes, they should be given birthday and Christmas presents, but when they earn what they get, they appreciate it more. They develop a feeling of appre ciation for what it takes to obtain

have. They just get in deeper and deeper and are unable to cope. Those who think they are doing the child a favor are truly wrong. The child often comes to think they are dumb and inferior to others.

There are other examples of how we are teaching our children, perhaps unknowingly, that they should get things whether they are earned or not.

As Thanksgiving is arriving, let us rethink some of the things we are doing with our children.

what they have, and they are more selective about what they want. Many children are capable of do ing yard sales in a safe commu nity, working to earn money by doing chores, checking sales slips for errors, etc. “Necessity is the mother of inventions!” We don’t give children enough credit for what they can do.

3. Teach children how to work. They can do chores for neighbors and fix things around the house.

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tors to dance around, which is why I believe active investment management is best, especially during times of volatility. Don’t focus on the day-to-day market news, especially news confer ences, and stay focused on your investment plan and reaching your long-term goals.

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They can go to work with parents to see what the parents have to do to earn money to support them.

4. Teach them to improvise. When they don’t have exactly what they want, many times what they have can be used to accom plish the activity.

5. Insist that they write thank you notes or tell a giver “thank you” for what they receive.

6. Help them plant and care for what they planted to raise vegeta

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bles. Many things can be raised in pots on the patio or deck. Children learn about what it takes to pro vide their food.

7. Take children to visit a food plant to see people working to provide the food that goes on the shelves at the grocery store.

These are a few simple things that can be done to help children appre ciate what they have. When they sit down to eat and say “thank you” to God, they can really mean it!

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

Christmas and money— now there’s a combination that can send anyone spiraling. When you’re trying to take con trol of your money, saving for an emergency fund is a crucial part of the process. In fact, it’s so im portant that at Ramsey Solutions, the emergency fund makes up not one, but two of the seven Baby Steps. After you’ve saved $1,000 in a starter emergency fund (Baby Step 1), and you’ve paid off all debt except the house (Baby Step

Christmas is NOT an emergency

2), we recommend saving three to six months of expenses in a fully funded emergency fund (Baby Step 3). Then, once you have a fully funded emergency fund, it’s time to keep it safely tucked away . . . you guessed it: in case of an emergency.

But what do you do after you’ve reached this money milestone? Next, it’s important to make sure your emergency fund doesn’t be come a crutch for non-emergen cies. (Spoiler alert: Christmas is not an emergency.)

I know, I know. The hustle of the holiday season can sometimes feel like an “unexpected” money prob lem. From kids’ Christmas parties at school to last-minute white ele phant gifts, even if you technically know that Christmas happens ev ery year, unpredictable expenses can cause more panic than a little snow in the south.

But don’t worry, I’ve put togeth

er a list of tips to help you (and me) keep that emergency fund safe this holiday season.

1. Start saving now. Some of you have been saving for months, or maybe even all year. But if you haven’t, don’t freak out. You’ve still got a little time. Take a deep breath, and look at your monthly budget. Make small adjustments wherever you can to create a plan for your Christmas expenses.

2. Build a budget for seasonal spending. Write down every person (and party) you’ll need to spend money on, then as sign a dollar amount for each item on your list. Don’t forget to create wiggle room in other ways, too. For example, if you need more money to spend on holiday travel, consider mak ing an agreement with your spouse that you won’t buy each other gifts this year.

3. Plan B is always an option. In this case, B stands for baking!

If the holiday budget is getting tight, try gifting a homemade loaf of bread and a handwritten note to a few people on your

list. If cookies mean a lot to Santa, a tasty treat made with love will feel like a warm hug to your family and friends.

4. Trim the excess. Traditions are

Christmas extravagance (Shutterstock)

is in Branson, Missouri, and his home is in Branson, Missouri. It’s about time Tony had a key to his home in Branson, Missouri,” Milton added, as he presented Tony with a Key to the City.

In accepting the Key to the City, Tony said, “I have lived in this city now for 33 years. I have received many wonderful rewards and recognitions etc., including the White House, but this is home. This is where I have decided to live my life. I never moved. I said the day I saw you, Clay [Clay Cooper], that this would be where they bury me. Why is that?

“I found out very quickly that the soil that’s underneath this building and every building in Branson is rich for family, for God, and patri otism. Those three values are what

make this the most important city in the country if we can continue to be a beacon of light and hope for America, and we are.

“Why? Because we are the most patriotic city in America. That is not a made-up line. When you walk through the halls of Congress and you mention Branson, Mis souri, two things come to mind – the shows that are put on here and its heart for this country and for our military. There isn’t a place that shines light louder; a beacon of light that comes out of this city that reaches around the world now...I can’t speak on behalf of veterans without talking about this town.”

He gave a short history of his in volvement with developing a free show for veterans during Bran son’s Veterans week and the par ticipation of Box Car Willie at its inception. He describes a meeting in “the bakery” over Jim Stafford’s

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the rescue was.

According to reports, the car was fully engulfed in flames less than a minute following the rescue.

“Shane is a great example of a member of the Branson commu nity who thinks of others before himself to help keep our commu nity safe,” the mayor said. Bran son Assistant Police Chief Eric Schmitt said Childress did more than assist.

“What this gentleman did was truly just heroic. He didn’t just assist; he went into a car that was fully engulfed in smoke, and that’s very, very nasty stuff if you’ve never been around actu

al fire smoke,” Schmitt said. He emphasized Childress’ important move to keep the vehicle’s door open.

He said Childress had to “force the door open from inside.” He ex plained why Childress pushing the door open was key to the rescue.

theatre where the initial meeting establishing the show took place and his opinion of Box Car’s con tribution to it. He said, “In his

The assistant police chief called Childress “a true hero” and explained that “a severely injured person” wouldn’t have survived had he not forced the door open. Additionally, Schmitt said the car was “fully engulfed about 45 sec onds after that.”

memory I accept this incredible key.”

Tony Orlando is shown with his key to the city. Pictured left to right: Aldermen Fenton, Denham, Howden, Cooper, Tony Orlando, Mayor Milton, Alderman LeBlanc, City Administrator Stepp and Alderman Rodriquez. (Photo by Gary J. Groman)

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by employees of Deerland Pro biotics, Gift of Hope provides a backpack program in Taney Coun ty schools and coats and hygiene items to children in need. Their Cents of Pride stores allow students to buy needed items with points earned for good behavior at school.

Skaggs Foundation – Created when the former Skaggs Commu nity Hospital became part of the CoxHealth system, the foundation provides grants to area nonprofits as well as raising money for its own programs, including support for cancer patients.

Faith Community Health –FCH provides comprehensive health and wellness services for the uninsured and underinsured, including preventative care and an income-based pharmacy. With an estimated 10,000 people in Taney and Stone counties going without needed care for financial reasons, the goal is to make more people aware of their services.

Christian Action Ministries – With food pantry locations in Branson and Forsyth, CAM helps food-insecure families throughout the county. A current opportunity to help is by attending the Festi val of Trees fundraiser at Branson Landing.

Program chairperson Roxane Amundsen also congratulated Forsyth FFA members for anoth er excellent showing in national competition, including McKenna Carter who placed ninth in the na tion in Forestry.

Upcoming community events include the Forsyth Christmas parade, Saturday, December 10, at 2 p.m., and the Chamber Gala, February 4, at the Elks Lodge. The December 13 Chamber luncheon will be a white elephant gift ex change, along with music by the Forsyth High School band.

For additional information about the nonprofits who shared at the luncheon, or any upcoming events, contact Andrea McCotter at the Chamber office, 417-546-2741.

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great, but you don’t have to do something just because you’ve always done it that way. If you typically spend money on a fancy Christmas card, maybe this is the year you decide to share a fun Instagram post in stead. Or if you host an annual holiday dinner, ask everyone to pitch in potluck style this time. The people who love you will also love to help you.

5. Think experiences over expenses. Like every classic Christmas movie teaches, the holiday season is really about community and connection. Try a new activity or experi ence that doesn’t cost money, like volunteering at a food bank as a family or hosting a game night for your neighbor hood. There are tons of ways to spread holiday cheer without

using your emergency fund. Now I don’t know about you, but that’s a list I’m excited to check twice. You’ve been good all year saving money in your emergency fund, and I don’t want you to undo your hard work with last-minute holiday expenses. Accidents and unexpected emer gencies don’t stop for our favorite seasons. So, keep your emergency fund wrapped in a big red bow— for when you really need it!

Rachel Cruze is a two-time #1 national best-selling author, finan cial expert and host of The Rachel Cruze Show. She has appeared on Good Morning America, TODAY Show and Live! With Kelly & Ryan, among others. Since 2010, Rachel has served at Ramsey Solutions, where she teaches people to avoid debt, save money, budget and how to win with money at any stage in life. Follow Rachel on Twitter, Ins tagram, Facebook and YouTube or online at rachelcruze.com.

Ozark Mountain Friday Nights to host next concert November 18

The Farnum Family of Gale na, Missouri, invite you to join them Friday evening, November 18, for the next Ozark Mountain Friday Nights concert. The pro grams are FREE to the public and feature a variety of musical styles along with a special guest for each program. Concerts are held at New Testament Christian Church, 21016 Main St., Reeds Spring. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. show.

The November 18 show will feature 18-year-old Dillon Mas sengale, local country singer who performs in Branson with his parents, Wayne Massen gale and Melody Hart, and his brother, Garrett. Dillon has just finished recording his second album; his first album includes a duet with Rhonda Vincent per formed in 2021 on the Grand Ole Opry. You’re sure to enjoy Dil lon’s musicianship and his awe some baritone voice.

The concerts are provided through the support of area busi

nesses and individuals including Talking Rocks Cavern, Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure, Stuck on Branson, DCB Con struction LLC, Rustic Timbers Furniture, Bones’ Stones Land scaping, Lefty’s Pump & Drill ing, Lakeland Pharmacy, Wire Road Rebuilders, and Wagner & Associates LLC, with more new sponsors being added. See www. FarnumFamily.org for updates and information.

The Farnum family themselves appear on each show, including Benjamin on guitar, Hannah on fiddle, Maggie on bass, Matthew on vocals, mom Trish on piano and pennywhistle, and dad Norm on 5-string banjo. If you enjoy Hannah’s award-winning fiddle music, check out her Facebook Live show, “Fiddlin’ Friday at Five,” where Hannah and Ben jamin play and sing listener re quests via the Farnum Family Facebook page.

Ozark Mountain Friday Nights are held select Friday evenings through the fall and winter, ex

cept for December. Dates for 2023 include January 27, Feb ruary 24, and March 24; check

the Facebook page for updates in the event of bad weather, or call 417-337-3432. Hope to see you

there to liven up the winter with some free family fun!

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Mel’s Hard Luck Diner hosts Sandbox Party for Veterans

Some special veterans enjoyed a delicious treat on Monday during the Sandbox Party at Mel’s Hard Luck Diner. Mel’s, located in the Grand Village, hosted the special event serving a complimentary meal to veterans who served in the Gulf War or later. The annual event is presented by the POW Network. The Sandbox Party is an opportunity for veterans of the Gulf War (1990-1991) or subsequent conflicts to come together for fellowship and to enjoy a tasty meal, courtesy of owner Mel Bilbo and his staff. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)

Big welcome to Veterans

The official kick-off of Branson’s An nual Veterans Homecoming Week was held on November 5, with the opening ceremonies at the Americana Theater. A packed house of veterans, their spouses and other family mem bers attended the event, which in cluded some vital information on this year’s Veterans Homecoming Week events, as well as a stellar lineup of fantastic entertainment. At right, entertainers taking time from their schedules to celebrate and honor the veterans during the opening cere monies included (from left to right) Dalena Ditto, Roy Morris, and C.J. Newsom. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)

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well as those who criticize the choice to use the atomic bomb, pointing out that the bomb pre vented many more lives being destroyed by continued war. How ever, typical of many of the Great est Generation, Arzani’s mother was able to move on; he recalls her advising another prison camp survivor, “Don’t blame an entire nation for the actions of one group of people.”

Following Arzani’s moving pre sentation, Mary Schantag placed the remembrance wreath as Sonya Godfrey sang “Amazing Grace” and Terri Howard led prayer.

An important part of the service each year is the bell tolling cere mony. Attendees speak aloud the

names of POW and MIA family members, friends, and military service comrades, including those later determined KIA, as the bell tolls for each name spoken. Sev eral veterans’ voices broke as they shared names of friends. Mary Schantag reminded those gathered to continue speaking the names often, keeping the memories alive.

Following retirement of the col ors by the JROTC Color Guard, “Taps” was played by David Op perman, USMC.

The Service of Remembrance is a reminder that many families still do not know the fate of their loved one. Help these families get the closure they so desperately want and need by supporting the work of P.O.W. Network; visit www. pownetwork.org to get involved.

Branson High School Air Force JROTC provided color guard for the service. (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)

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Festival of Trees underway at Branson Landing

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

Christian Action Ministries, one of the area’s best known and most active not-for-profit organizations, is again holding a special fundrais er throughout the holiday season. Festival of Trees is underway at the Branson Landing. Visitors can purchase completely decorated Christmas trees, donated and dec orated by local businesses, church

es, nonprofits or individuals, or can shop the store’s large selection of wreaths, decorative sleds and other holiday decor. All proceeds benefit Christian Action Ministries, which works to eliminate food insecurity among area residents.

Last weekend marked the opening of Festival of Trees. The event was kicked off in style with a VIP reception.

“The event was amazing,” said

CAM Director Michele Dean. “We had a full house, over 150 attend ees. Special guests included Sherry Herschend, Hollister Mayor Lamar Patton, Hollister City Administrator Rick Ziegenfuss, Jeff Long, Kids Across America, Lilly’s Landing, Barnabas Prep, Myer Hotels, Min dy Honey and Grace Nash from the Skaggs Foundation, Scott Earls from the Branson Vacation Chan nel and the Master Gardeners.”

Dean continued, “We raised $45,000. After opening week end, we have estimated around $55,000. Our main goal this year was to raise awareness of food insecurity in Taney County. The funds contributed at the event will be an added bonus to help us care for families in need.”

Festival of Trees runs through December 4, and is located at the Branson Landing, in Suite 1105. Hours are Monday through Satur day, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, 12 until 6 p.m.

Festival of Trees in an annual fundraiser for CAM. (Photo by K.D. Michaels) Dozens of beautiful trees (Photo by K.D. Michaels)

Dances with Ivory: Native music performance coming to Branson

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

Copeland Theater welcomes Na tive American musician Dr. Lisa Cheryl Thomas, also known as “Dances with Ivory,” for a Thanks giving week series of performances featuring piano, Native flute, voice, Native storytelling, and songs

based on original tribal melodies. The concerts will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 22 and 23, and Friday, November 25. Performance time is 2 p.m. each day. Copeland Theater is located at 4230 Gretna Rd. in Branson.

Based on family historical mate rials and confirmed by DNA testing,

Lisa Thomas is an enrolled citizen of the Sovereign Cherokee Nation Tejas. Her native name, given to her by the Chief upon establishing her official tribal enrollment, is Da nalasgisgv Unegv gola, translated as Dances with Ivory. It was inspired by conversations with tribal leader ship about her skills and interests.

Thomas’s interest in music be gan as a child, when her father purchased a piano for the family while serving as music minister for First Baptist Church of Hope, Arkansas. She now holds a Doc torate of Musical Arts degree in piano performance from the Uni versity of North Texas, and her performances of Native American music have included the Smith sonian’s National Museum of the American Indian; the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; and numerous conventions of mu sic teachers’ associations, as well as appearances with renowned symphony orchestras in the U.S. and abroad.

Her success, however, has not come without hard work. As a pi ano performance major, Thomas became intrigued by the Indianist album, a collection of classical pieces based on tribal melodies, and was inspired to do further re search for a doctoral dissertation. In her research, as well as her ef forts to located printed copies of

the music, she had to go up against the “cultural elite” in the fine arts society of Boston and other cities, many of whom considered Native music to be “wild” and definitely outside the box. She persevered, and her professors at North Texas not only were impressed with her work but have encouraged her to share it across North America and in many other countries.

Dr. Thomas’s work has helped awaken a new interest in First Nation indigenous music and culture; she has been named a Fulbright Scholar and continues to give both formal concerts and educational lectures.

Information about Dr. Lisa Cheryl Thomas and other Native American artists, including links to their recordings, has been com piled by Ivory Artists, a nonprofit devoted to preserving and pro moting Native American fine art. Learn more at https://www.ivo ryartists.org/lisa-cheryl-thomas/. Plan to add this inspirational per formance to your Thanksgiving week calendar!

News briefs from around the Branson/Tri-Lakes area

Hollister Santa Train is making a change

The Hollister Chamber of Com merce Santa Train event has be come so well attended it has had make some changes. Each year the number of children and their families coming out to visit Santa continues to increase. Now with 300-plus children, it is not possi ble to allow the children adequate time to visit with Santa on the

Branson Scenic Railway train. So, the HACC has found it necessary to make some permanent change to this decades old tradition.

We would like to introduce “Santa In The Park” on Sunday, December 4 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Due to Covid restrictions, the Chamber used Chad A. Fuqua Me morial Park to at least have some sort of activity for our local chil dren. The event was so huge and

well received, that we felt it was time to make the switch.

John Hagey, Chairman of the Chamber, spoke about the arrange ments. “This is such an important event for the children in our com munity that we knew we had to come up with a new plan. Thanks to the combined efforts of the City of Hollister and our HACC mem bers, we are prepared for a large turnout with lots of children!”

Currently, we are accepting sponsorships to help fund our event. There will more details to follow in the coming weeks. Check our website at www.Hol listerChamber.Net or follow us on Facebook.

Showboat Branson Belle Christmas Cruises underway Cruise. Dine. Be entertained this Christmas. Take a cruise aboard

the Showboat Branson Belle this holiday season until Dec. 31. Dine on a delicious 3-course meal and be entertained by 5-star perform ers with live music, singing, danc ing, comedy, magic and more. It’s the perfect getaway so close to home and the only cruise of its kind on Table Rock Lake.

Cruses sail at noon, 4 & 8 p.m. Make your reservation today: silver dollarcity.com or 417-336-7171. Be prepared to save a life: Learn Hands-Only CPR, Nov. 17, for FREE Register for the FREE hands-on ly CPR class to be held Nov. 17 be fore the class fills up. The Rotary Club of Hollister and Taney Coun ty Ambulance District are partner ing to save lives. You are invited to invest one hour to partner with us. Class is from 9-10 a.m.

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 at the rear of the building.)

Registration link for the No vember 17 Hollister Hands-Only CPR is https://hollisterareacham berofcommerce.wildapricot.org/ event-4823373.

Local author to hold book signings in Branson

Join author Kimberly Steele for a book signing of her book, “Through the Storm,” a story of a

mom’s personal journey through the grief of the loss of a child and how faith got her through it.

The following are dates, times and locations for Kimberly’s book signings:

Friday, November 11 from 2 p.m.-4 p.m.: Downtown Branson at Enchanted Memories Custom Engraving & Unique Gifts, 106 West Main Street (across from Dick’s 5 &10).

Wednesday, November 16 from 12 p.m.-2 p.m. at Abby’s Tour ist Trap (next to Dutton Theater), 3452 West 76 Country Boulevard. United Methodist Women present $4,000 donation to Christian Action Ministries

The United Methodist Women of the Branson United Methodist Church recently presented chari

table donation of $4,000 to Chris tian Action Ministries of Branson.

According to United Meth odist Women president Wanda Nicol, the UMW seeks out local programs whose mission is serv ing the underserved and assist that mission with funding.

Christian Action Ministries (CAM) is the primary food pantry for Taney County. CAM recently kicked off their annual “Festival of Trees.” Paid sponsors deco rate their tree and donate them to CAM, and CAM sells the tree during the December event held at the Branson Landing. This is one of their biggest fund raisers.

The United Methodist Wom en are a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ and to develop a creative, supportive fellowship and to expand the concepts of mission through participation in the glob al missions of church.

The Branson United Methodist Church UMW operate the Thrift Shop, located at 1208 West 76 Country Blvd., providing a loca tion for people to purchase good used clothing, housewares, jew elry, books, toys and electronics.

The Thrift Shop has been in busi ness for over sixty-two years and is staffed totally by volunteers

from the church. Funds received from the sale of merchandise are used for expenses only, and everything left supports commu nity missions. The Thrift Shop always welcomes donations to help support their mission.

For more information about the UMW or the Thrift Shop, please contact the church office at 417334-6423, by email at churchof fice@bransonumc.org, or on the web at www.bransonumc.org.

gifting shoppers with extended Black Friday hours this season! Visitors looking to save on the best gifts and holiday styles can stop by the center for the deepest discounts of the year all week end, starting Friday, Nov. 25, at 6 a.m.

Tanger Outlets

Branson announce 2022 Black Friday Weekend

Tanger Outlets Branson is

Tanger Outlets are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24. Weekend hours are Friday, Nov. 25, 6 a.m.–9 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 27, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

Black Friday hours may vary; please check with individual stores to confirm opening hours.

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Adventure Cave Tours host Stone County Fire Department training

Submitted to Branson Globe Adventure Cave Tours (ACT) invited Stone County Fire De partment and Rescue Team to participate in training on Sun day, October 16, to make sure Adventure Cave Tours, located at 423 Fairy Cave Lane, is as safe as possible.

“I am grateful for the time they spent explaining protocols and procedures, so we can keep our guests and staff safe,” John LaRance, ACT Manager said. During this event the Res cue Team went over Adventure Cave Tours safety procedures. The Rescue Team gave some great ideas on how to improve

implements in the safety plan. “We got to see improvements in their emergency gear, so that our staff can know what to ex pect,” Bruce Herschend, owner said.

Many of the Rescue Team had been in the wild caves be fore they were opened for guid ed cave tours. Adventure Cave Tours is just one of many caves across the country that hosts these missions to keep safe ty procedures up to date. One of the many great moments of this training exercise was that the Rescue Team got to fully experience the muddy and fun challenges that make Adventure Cave Tours a wild experience.

At Adventure Cave Tours, guests can choose between a two- or four-hour tour that in cludes all the gear needed; hel mets, lights, gloves, water and snacks are provided. The fourhour tour includes four caves and costs $139 a person, and a twohour tour includes two caves and costs $89 a person. Discounts are available for Stone and Taney County residents.

Adventure Cave Tours is open Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Fri day and Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Reservations can be made at ad venturecave.com or by calling 417-294-5516.

Reader’s Corner: Honor the service of our nation’s heroes by reading

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

With Veterans Week under way in Branson, many people’s thoughts rightly turn to the sac rifices made by members of our nation’s military. As history goes on, blurred by time and unfor tunately, by limited presence in school curricula as it competes for schedule space with technol ogy and career prep, the conflicts in which these heroes fought be come a distant memory or just something we sort of know hap pened, but don’t feel connected with.

But . . . books. There have been some amaz ing war movies over the years, often stunning in their accurate depictions of how campaigns or battles were actually planned and carried out. I wonder, though, if sometimes the suspense of watch

ing the action crowds out the fact that these were real people, people who made life-or-death decisions, acted heroically and courageously, and if they lived to tell about it, were never the same again. That’s where a well-writ ten book—often the inspiration for some of the best movies—can give extra understanding, more time to ponder what shaped those people and their courage, or more detail about how they later pro cessed what they encountered.

Thank you for reading the

“The Red Badge of Courage” and “For Whom the Bell Tolls” were some of the most impactful study units of my middle-school and high-school years. Much lat er, during the 2000-2001 school year, I noticed one of my son’s friends, whose parents were both Army officers, reading “Black Hawk Down.” That young man is now an Army officer himself, and his father, General Harold Greene, was the officer killed by sniper fire in Afghanistan in 2014.

That book is on my list to re-read in honor of that family, who two decades ago I knew simply as friends from Christian women’s events and our sons’ baseball team, but whose lives revolved around our nation’s defense and who ended up making the ulti mate sacrifice.

Recently I was given a paper back entitled “Hero of Hacksaw Ridge,” about conscientious ob jector Desmond Doss, whose ac tions as a medic saved many lives

in the World War II battle of Oki nawa. That little book inspired me to watch the movie, which I hadn’t seen, and to dig out a cou ple of other books about World War II that have been sitting on my shelves for a while.

Those are just a few of many quality books about our military heroes. Perhaps someone you in teract with in Branson this week can suggest one they feel is par ticularly well-written. Choose one, and as you read, be thankful.

Library Thrift Store holds open house on Monday

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

The Taneyhills Library Thrift Store is now open on Mondays. The store, located in the lower level of the library, helps provide necessary funding for the library, resulting in needed services to area residents

The Library Thrift Store invites everyone to visit them on Monday, November 14, as they celebrate the addition of Monday to the schedule with a ‘Grand Opening,’ beginning at 10 a.m. Join the Thrift Store staff on Monday morning for donuts and coffee, while supplies last.

Mention this article and receive 15% off everything, store wide, in this Taneyhills Library Thrift Store on Monday, Novem ber 14 only.

The Taneyhills Library is lo cated at 200 South 4th Street in downtown Branson.

15th annual ladies’ event a success for DBBA

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

It was a festive and fun-filled night as the ladies of Branson gathered at Chateau on the Lake for the 15th Annual Ladies Picca dilly Gala.

The Gala, the biggest fundrais er of the year for the Downtown Branson Betterment Association, included a silent auction, enter tainment, a delicious dinner, door

prizes and more. The highlights of the evening were the horse race in lieu of a 50/50 drawing and the highly anticipated Powerball Auc tion.

The theme for this year’s event was the Derby Party, and many women donned beautiful dresses and over-the top hats, in keeping with the theme.

Hosts for the fun evening were

Jim Barber and Stan Bess. Dan Keeton was the event’s celebrity host. Bankers were Dustin Jones and Kyle Smith. Several area men served as mafia men, assist ing with the auction and helping the evening to run smoothly. This year’s mafia men were Jeff Justus, Tristan Rogers, Ryan Burt, Pierce Evans, Chad Thomas, Bob Chap man, Paul Norman, Jason Rous san, Rod Glaze, Don DeHart, John Hagey, Todd Alden, Pete Peterson, Belvie Kootz, Ed Ellison, Jason Schaedig, Chris Snow, Jeremy White and Monte Hill.

Jessica Luthardt, Director of the Downtown Branson Betterment Association, dedicated to the pres ervation and marketing of Bran son’s downtown area, expressed her appreciation to event sponsors, table sponsors, hosts and mafia, as well as all who helped guarantee the success of the popular event.

“A special thank you to all of our local businesses who gener ously donated great items for our auctions,” said Luthardt. “Also, many thanks to everyone attend ing this evening’s ladies’ night out. Remember to save the date for next year’s Piccadilly Gala, No vember 2, 2023. And, the theme of next year’s Piccadilly is a secret!”

A large crowd with big hats was the norm at the 15th Annual Ladies Piccadilly Derby Party fundraiser. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)

Hosts Stan Bess and Jim Barber with Jayme Tabuchi, Director of the Branson Humane Society (Photo by K.D. Michaels)

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

reading buddy program

Student representatives from Branson High School’s National Honor Society have kicked off their fall service project, serving as read ing buddies for Buchanan Elemen tary learners. During the school day, NHS members visit some of the district’s youngest learners to spend time reading together.

“The program is a service proj ect for the NHS students, as each NHS student is required to acquire a designated amount of service hours per month. However, I be lieve students also benefit from this program by reminding them of the importance of being posi tive role models to younger stu dents,” says NHS Adviser Julie Baker. “The elementary students gain a reading buddy who demon strates the enjoyment of reading and how reading provides a way for people to come together and

share ideas,” says Baker. The BHS National Honor Society is under the advisement of English Teach er, Julie Baker and Sophomore Counselor, Janae Schneider. Baker says, “I love this program because it shows two schools working to gether to benefit students through the joy of reading.”

Branson Teacher named 2022 McDonald’s Outstanding Educator

Branson Area McDonald’s own ers and operators, Andy and Jen nifer Ruprecht, have announced Stephanie Martin, Special Edu cation teacher at Cedar Ridge El

ementary, as a 2022 Outstanding Educator. Martin was nominated by a family member of a student she teaches and was honored with a classroom presentation.

“Being named a 2022 McDon ald’s Outstanding Educator is such an honor,” says Martin. “It is a privilege to spend my days serving our students alongside the most phenomenal team of admin istrators, teachers and paraprofes sionals.” Martin is grateful to the Ruprecht Organization for their commitment to the Branson com munity. “They consistently give to the students, staff and families of

Branson Schools,” says Martin.

The McDonald’s Outstanding Educator Awards honor educators who exhibit dedication to their students and contribute to the improvement of education. Each winner receives a $100 Visa gift card to use toward their class room, a Best Teacher Ever coffee mug and McDonald’s coupons to provide to outstanding students throughout the school year.

Hollister recognizes Na tional Family Literacy Day

The benefits of the recent Na tional Family Literacy Day stretch beyond literacy skills alone. Few things stimulate the mind as much as reading. Children — and indeed adults — who read possess active imaginations and are more cre ative because of it. Reading helps stimulate dialogue in the family. Children are more open with their parents when they enjoy a shared activity. For free reading adven ture packs for families visit https://

www.readingrockets.org/article/ reading-adventure-packs-families.

Hollister High School announces A/B Honor Roll

Hollister High School has an nounced students who earned A Honor Roll and B Honor Roll rec ognition for the first quarter of the 2022-2023 school year. Students must have all A’s for placement on the A Honor Roll and no grades lower than a B for placement on the B Honor Roll.

Students on the A Honor Roll in clude freshman Allie Archibeque, Hope Bangma, Mickayla Benzen, Kami Blankenship, Parker Brother ton, Michael Cox, Madison Dilday, Layton Donohew, Andres Flores, Eleanor Ford, Ella Green, Sidney Grogan, Isaiah Hampton, Kylie Kirk, Macie Laird, Molly McAfee, Maura Metzger, Hailey Perryman, Claytyn Peterson, Nathaniel Raine, Lola Smith, Mia Tepen, Wesley Tepen, Braden Williams, Macken

‘You’ve got a friend in me’ through Branson

Reading buddies (Special to Branson Globe)

Stephanie Martin along with Jennifer Ruprecht (Special to Branson Globe)

zie Williams, and Addison Wilson.

Sophomores include Abigail An derson, Candace Benedicto, Rachel Cummings, Dale Erickson, David Honey, Ethan Leblanc, Isabelle Par rish, Maya Retasket, Lauren Tiefry, Addison White, and Kendra Wilson. Juniors are Josie Arp, Chris Beau

champ, Isaac Bebee, Taylor Brown, Kelly Garceau, Ella McKinsey, and Faith Willis. Seniors on the A Honor Roll include Dawson Bethell, Ca leb Creger, Jordan Davis, Kassidy DeVore, Macy Everett, Zachary Friend, Avery Fulkerson, McKen zie Hamilton, Neka Holmes, Chris topher Jennings, Gracie Jennings, Ethan Jimenez, Emily Lehman, Mykayla McGeough, Keegan Pon

der, Blake Russell, Garrett Snyder, Samuel Teaster, Amis Warlick and Seth Weiand.

Students on the B Honor Roll include freshman Terry Adkins, Emalee Anderson, Sierra Atwood, Madeline Blackwood, Sarah Brady, William Browning, Alyssa Campbell, Shaila Canela, Tyler Carpenter, Adelyn Collier, Made lyn Dimetroff, Jacob Eck, Gloria

Flores-Ramirez, Canyon Frazier, Autumn Golightly, Sadie Gomez, Roman Halbrook, William Hasler, Johnathan Henderson-Haltom, Samantha Herrera-Rivas, Chance Hreha, Jadyn Hunt, Kason Isaacs, Connor Johnson, Gracyn Jones, Cason Kemp, Calvin Lamoureaux, Olivia Mings, Brandon Miranda, Jaelyn Mone, Nichole Moore, Maureen Robinson, Jasmine Stan ley, Kevin Tatum, Autumn Thom ley, Frida Wells, Bryson Whitman, and Easton Woods. Sophomores include Caroline Bell, Eliana Blitch, Orrin Bluto, Blake Brass er, Emily Burton, Bridgette Ed wards, Hailey Fiedler, Julia Gardner-Pickens, Grace Getman, Robert Givens III, Evan Harri son, Kate Heard, Hannah He bert, Aerial Hreha, Paige Hurley, Luke Jackson, Kassidy Johnson, Dylan Jones, Isabelle King, James Lopacinski, Cheyenne McCoy, Emily Menter, Katie Neil, Lu cas Nelson, Dakota Oster, Luke Phillips, Hannah Ponder, Sherie lys Rivera-Lopez, Cade Shimon, Benjamin Stevens, Kevin Teter, Miranda Woolstrum, and Ran dal Wright. Juniors are Anneliese Camp, Sarah Dearman, Isabella Dopko, Dominic Edmonds, Jadyn Escalante, Gracyn Franks, Jaidyn

Girdley, Jack Jackson, Damita Jones, Katherine Linn, Rian Mar tinez, Carlie Morgaridge, Zoey Nuss, Lillian Olson, Joshua Reed, Noah Richardson, Chaylen Rus sell, Kat Schaefer, Kyna Scott, Re nee Sutton, Tyra Weiss, and Olivia Williams. Seniors on the B Hon or Roll include Lyndsey Barnett, Anna Bloemker, Jordan Brand, Luke Calovich, Drake Campbell, Alisha Canela, Ronald Daniels, Evan Diaz, Ryland Franks, Bri sa Gere, Devon Girard, Carson Haefeker, Angel Hammond, Cris tina Hernandez, Gabrielle Hebert, Erin Hunter, Lindsey Jackson, Kortnie Johnson, Donald Jones, Kaylee Kellogg, Ayden Kimmel, Camden Krysl, Sadie McElhaney, Joel Nunez, Zackery Nuss, Dylan O’Rourke, Karsten Olson, Marlene Perez, Madison Pinson, Rachel Robinson, Jazmin Rodriguez-Gal van, Daylan Schwyhart, Kaitlyn Saint, Evan Scott, Elijah Small, Jayden Smith, Kyden Snyder, Car ter Southern, Renne Sutton, Silas Woodbury and Ethan Wright. Free Thanksgiving Meal at Reeds Spring Intermediate School

Gather around and join us for our

free Thanksgiving dinner—avail able to anyone on Thursday, No vember 24. A school district food service worker, Shirley Mease, and her family will prepare and serve the meal from 12-2 p.m. at Reeds Spring Intermediate School, 175 Elementary Road, Reeds Spring. If you are unable to attend in person, delivery is available. Please call Shirley at 417-3373414 before November 22.

Reeds Spring Elementary School Character Students of the Month

October’s Character Word: Re sponsibility

Second grade: Killian Hines, Dar ren Weiss, Ellie Matranga, Elsie Jones, Leighton Mease and Riley Peal

Third grade: Blakely Birlew, Caden Clevenger, Kinzie Devors, Braxton Booth and Trace Carr

Fourth grade: Easton Cole, Trey Calzaretta, Lucas Daymude, Zail ee Cober, Kyle Kingsley and Jax Ratliff

Reeds Spring Intermediate School Character Students of the Month

October’s Character Word: Re sponsibility

Vivian Swestka, Davie Cervant es, Raya Dillon-Marose, Bentley Ely, Chase Williams, Mackenzie Baker, Vivian Redington, Cody Lebow, Hayden Yartz, Jeremiah Jasso, McKenna Vahle, and Bris tol Welch

Reeds Spring Schools hon ored by Public Relations Association

The Missouri School Public Re lations Association recently hon ored Reeds Spring Schools with an Award of Excellence for a Mar keting Materials/Special Purpose Publication.

Last spring, the district mailed a magazine to all patrons, informing them about the April 2022 no-taxincrease bond issue. That proposal passed with more than 75% voter approval.

“It shows exactly what the

community would be interested in learning,” wrote one judge. “I understand the investments and ongoing projects.”

The Missouri School Public Re lations Association (MOSPRA) gives its members the opportunity to have their work evaluated by PR professionals and measured against industry standards.

“Creating this magazine was truly a team effort,” said Reeds Spring Director of Communica tions Ben Fisher. “While being recognized is nice, the real joy comes from knowing that our stu

dents and community will benefit from the projects funded by the no-tax-increase bond issue.”

RSHS inducts new mem bers into National Honor

Society

Reeds Spring High School in ducted 39 new members into the National Honor Society on Mon day, November 7. NHS recognizes students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Schol arship, Leadership, Service and Character.

Members of the RSHS chapter must maintain a 3.25 GPA and

perform five hours of community service each semester, including at least two hours of service to the school. Members are invited to join NHS during their sophomore through senior years.

Congratulations to these new members:

Reeds

Spring High School Students of the Month

Pictured from left to right: Levi Davis, Robert McGill, Leah Wyatt, Jurnee Dooley, Brayden Swanson (Special to Branson Globe)

Branson Pirates wrap up the fall 2022 sports season

Submitted to Branson Globe

The 2022 fall sports season has come to a close for our Pirate athletes.

Branson sports teams scored hardearned victories, learned from losses and grew as individuals and as teams through every practice and game.

Girls Tennis: “This team was such a joy to coach this season. We finished 9-5 overall, 6-3 in the COC Conference and won our own Branson Varsity Tournament. I was so pleased with the way the girls competed this season and they were just a very enjoyable group of people to be around. I look forward to the future of Branson Girls Ten nis,” says High School Girls Tennis Head Coach, Michael Draper.

Boys Soccer: “The 2022 edition

of Branson Boys Soccer wrapped up in the first round of Districts. This season saw a lot of young players learning how to compete in the COC and against one of the toughest schedules in Class 3 soc cer. The lessons that were so tough to learn this season are going to make the entire program stronger next season and into the future,” says Branson High School Boys Soccer Head Coach, Dave Brenner.

Branson Sweethearts Dance Team: Head Coach, Kristen Das to, says, “From performing at football games to being a part of pep assemblies, the Sweethearts are thankful for all the support they have been given this season. Along with other performances,

we revisited the very first piece our now seniors ever performed. As competition season is right around the corner, the Sweethearts are looking forward to every op portunity they are given to share school pride and team spirit!”

Branson High School Soft ball: Assistant Coach, Alexis Leon hart, says, “We had a great season filled with triumphs and learning moments. Our team was young, but never backed down from an oppor tunity to compete. Each player got better and saw growth within the span of the season. Summer weights and open fields paid off for a lot of them this season. We look forward to continuing building from this mo mentous year. Seniors: thank you for the commitment and drive you all brought to the program, you will be missed! Team accomplishments: Class 4 District 6 Runner-ups; placed 3rd in the Branson Invitational & Aurora Tournament. Records - Sierra

Dailey broke the following records: Career Hits, Single Season Hits, Doubles, and At-Bats; Sadie Lampe broke the single season RBI record and tied the single season Homer un record; All Conference Player: Sierra Dailey; All District Players: Sierra Dailey, Sadie Lampe, Jocelyn McQueen, Ally Dicken, and LeAnne Glenn; All Region Players: Sierra Dailey and Sadie Lampe.”

High School Volleyball: Head Coach, Francie McBride, says, “Fin ishing with a record of 19-12-3 we were so very proud of this group. While suffering season-ending inju ries to key players these girls com peted throughout the season showing great leadership and work ethic. I’m grateful for this group and the legacy they are leaving behind. We will great ly miss our seniors: Quinn Swofford, Brooke Williams, Reagan Culver and Allison Thomas, but also look for ward to a great group of returners.”

Junior High Volleyball: “Our

Junior High Volleyball teams had a great 2022 season. Both seventh and eighth grade teams finished in the top half of the conference and dis played great potential. The future of Branson volleyball is bright,” says Branson Junior High Volleyball Head Coach, Maddie Lachnit.

High School Girls Cross Country: “The Branson Lady Pi rates Cross Country team’s season came to an end at the Class 5 Dis trict 2 meet in Nixa. The Lady Pi rates overcame sickness and injuries to put up solid team performances at the Laker Invitational and the Gans Creek Classic. At the conference meet, each Lady Pirate runner set a new personal record or season’s best time,” says High School Girls Cross Country Head Coach, Gary Neal.

Boys Cross Country: “The Branson Boys Cross Country sea son wrapped up recently in Nixa, finishing 10th of 18 schools at District 2. Both Hunter Frazier and Tristen Bough raced well ahead of the pack, with Tristen finishing in the Top 20 to advance to State Fi nals for his third successive year. Our boys were seventh at the COC this year. We trophied at the Nixa Invitational in late September placing second. We return almost our entire roster of boys for next fall,” says High School Boys Cross Coun try Head Coach, Doug Furtkamp. High School Cheer: “Our fall

Row 1 (left to right): Avery Sadler, Ava Sammons, Jackson Sifford, Cooper Simkins, Aiden Walker, Hannah Williams, Mack enzie Wood, Madison Wood Row 2 (left to right): - Nathan Mitchell, Nicholas Morris, Jacob son Munday, Elizabeth Parrish, Reese Phelps, Maverick Porter, Lance Rosebrough Row 3 (left to right): Cailyn Kite, Haley Kusnetz, Talon Lem oine, Conner Mallick, Jacob Mal lick, Seberina Miller

Row 4 (left to right): Taylor Dardenne, Ciera Davis, Shelby Evans, Haley Guffey, Trace Had dock, Landon Hafar, Haven Hodg es, Joel Keithley, Row 5: (left to right): Jenna Ad

ams, Blaiklee Cagle, Addison Crane, Bobbee Carlile, Jacob Coulter, Josh ua Crabtree, Brack Cuzzort

Not pictured: Havik Arnall, Lindsey Keithley, Kate Kinzbach Two Reeds Spring School programs receive Skaggs Legacy

Grants

Reeds Spring Middle School students and Gibson Tech EMT students will benefit from Skaggs Legacy Endowment Grants.

The EMT program received $5,000 to cover the student mem bership fees for HOSA, an orga nization for future healthcare pro fessionals. The grant also allowed ten students to attend the Missouri HOSA leadership conference in Columbia, where they received training on professionalism, soft skills and teamwork.

“Receiving this type of sup port is monumental,” said EMT instructor Lacey Williams. “I be lieve this will help equip and em power our students to spread their wings and fly into their calling as healthcare professionals.”

RSMS received $5,000 for its Wolves Den Store. Students earn points for good behavior and can redeem those points in the store

for hygiene products, school spirit wear, school supplies, Christmas presents, and crafts.

“I am so grateful to the Skaggs Foundation for the wonderful gift of $5,000 that we will use to help meet our students’ needs,” said Wolves Den Store sponsor Cheryl Gibson.

Toy drive to be held at Reeds Spring Schools

Donation boxes can be found at every school in the Reeds Spring School District, to collect toys for the annual Miracle on Wolf Lane Christmas event, which will be held in December.

The goal of the toy drive is to collect enough donations to pro vide a toy to every child that at tends Miracle on Wolf Lane. Any leftover toys will be donated to help families in need.

Miracle on Wolf Lane is a proj ect organized by Reeds Spring High School students in the Cornerstone leadership classes and members of the Youth Empowerment Project. It is a free event for families to spend quality time together enjoying crafts, games,

Toys will be collected through the

Amy Brakhane and Cheryl Gibson ac cepted the Skaggs Grant on behalf of the RSMS Wolves Den Store. (Special to Branson Globe)

Preston Blubaugh, Lacey Williams, and Angel Dowdy accepted the Skaggs Grant on behalf of the GTC EMT pro gram. (Special to Branson Globe)

WonderWorks Branson offers variety of fun and educational activities to round out 2022

Submitted to Branson Globe

To finish out the year, Won derWorks Branson has a wide variety of fun and educational opportunities lined up. The pro grams will give guests a chance to celebrate and engage in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) activities, en ter a local youth art contest, and nominate local students for their achievements in school. There will be several unique opportunities for students of all ages to engage with.

WonderWorks Branson strives to offer unique programs that align with their mission of sparking the imagination and inspiring the next

generation of scientists, leaders and those with a creative mindset. There are activities for all ages and interests, with something for everyone. Their attractions en gage the mind and provide fun and memorable learning experiences.

Some of the special activities that will be available now through the end of the year include:

• Enter the youth art contest. Lo cal student artists are invited to enter the annual Art Con test for a chance to have their work displayed in the OZART: Missouri & Arkansas Young Artists Gallery inside Won derWorks. This year’s contest

theme is “Brought to Light.” Students, their parents, or their teachers can submit their artwork online: https://www. wonderworksonline.com/bran son/art-contest/.

• Acknowledge a student who has made great achievements. WonderWorks’ upcoming WonderKids program high lights student success in the categories of Strength through Adversity and Future Scien tist. WonderKids is a way to recognize students in the com munity who take an interest in science or who have pushed themselves beyond what they

thought was possible. Mis souri and Arkansas teachers are invited to nominate their students online at https://www. wonderworksonline.com/bran son/wonderkids/.

“There’s no better way to thank your team than by tak ing them to an upside-down, indoor amusement park for a fun outing! We’re gearing up to host some awesome parties and events this holiday season,” adds Brenda Dent, general manager of WonderWorks Branson.

In addition to all of the fun, educational offerings Wonder Works Branson is hosting this season, they’re also accepting group events and holiday par ties to celebrate the end of a great year. They offer numer ous private event opportunities, providing the perfect spot for businesses, schools, nonprof its, groups, homeschool co-ops, and more. There are three floors

filled with over 100 activities, team builders, and fun for guests of all ages. WonderWorks makes it easy for anyone to arrange a gathering, by working with them to find a custom plan that will meet their needs and budget. Those interested in planning an event or gathering can find more information online at https:// www.wonderworksonline.com/ branson/groups/event-venuesin-branson/.

WonderWorks Branson offers over 46,000 square feet of fam ily-friendly, engaging activities. The park offers group outings, birthday parties, facility rentals, reunions and more. Those who have at least 15 people in their group and provide at least a 48hour notice may qualify for a group rate. Group reservations must be made in advance. To get more information or to purchase tickets, visit the site: https://www. wonderworksonline.com/branson.

Branson Globe Fishing Report: Week of November 10

By GARY J. GROMAN, Free lance Journalist LAKE TANEYCOMO

The lake level at 6 a.m. on No vember 10, 2022, is 702.6. They are generating 0 MWh, mega watt-hours, for a release of 20 cfs, cubic feet per second.

Guide: Carolyn Parker River Run Outfitters

• Number of Guide Trips on Lake Taneycomo this week: 4

• General Rating of quality of fishing for: Trophy Area: Good

• Most Productive Lure/Meth od in Trophy Area: Ruby 2 or Black copperhead midg es, small scuds and sowbugs, black wooly bugger and holo graphic green crackleback

• General Guide Comments: Moving water is fishing best. 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 excerpts from River Run’s full re port. For the full detailed report, fly fishing 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: Duane Doty, Ozark Trout Runners

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

• General Rating of quality of

fishing for:Trophy Area: Good

• Most Productive Lure/Method in Trophy Area: Jerk baits ear ly. Scud and egg when water flowing.

• General Guide Comments: Good bite drifting eggs and scuds when water is flowing during the day. A decent jerk bait bite first hour of daylight. For more information or to book a trip with Duane, please contact him through www.Ozark TroutRunners.com or phone at 417-294-8672.

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: Drifting an egg and scud is producing the best.

• Most productive Bait/Method out of Trophy Area: Drifting a nightcrawler or a pink Trout Magnet 6’ under an indicator. For further information or to book a trip with Phil, please con tact him at Stone’s Guide Service through www.ozarksfishin.com or call 870-715-2754.

TABLE ROCK LAKE

The lake level at 6 a.m. on No vember 10, is 910.04. The Sum mer Power Pool is 917.0.

Guide: Eric Prey, Focused Fish ing Guide Service

• Number of Guide Trips on Ta ble Rock Lake this week: 5

• General Rating of quality of fishing for: Dam area: fair; Mid lake area: good; James River area: excellent; Lower White River area: good; Upper White River area: excellent

• Most Productive Lure/Method: Jewel Pee Wee Football Jigs, drop shot rig, Jewel Scope Spin

• General Guide Comments: The bite is getting better every day; bass are finally starting to move shallow and can be caught on Jewel Pee Wee Foot ball Jigs 15’-25’ deep on gravel

SEE FISHING REPORT, PAGE 36

Out of the mouths of babes...

By TIFFANY GRAVETT, Staff Writer

• I (Tiffany) told my nephew, Silas (9) that he is a celebrity because I use his quotes a lot for my column and that the next time he’s at a gas station he should pick up a newspa per. He responded, “Ummm, I think that if I go to a gas sta

tion I’d rather get a snack.” He didn’t know that the Branson Globe is free.

• Also from my nephew, Silas: His mom said that when she burps she gets really embar rassed. Silas responded, “When I burp, I have no shame!”

• Emma has been telling me each morning that “I don’t

need to be perfect to be amaz ing.” She’s 5 and has apparent ly learned that from preschool. Personally, I think it’s a pretty great little quote.

• When our daughter was much younger, she couldn’t say pret zels. She said “pencils.” One day she announced that she could say it correctly. So she

said “presents.”

• Oakleigh (5) recently had a double ear infection. She went to school and brought home a library book. I asked her if she could read it to me and read the title aloud…”Barbie - I Can Be President.” She looked at me and said “YOU’RE PREG NANT?!” I’m definitely not! Her ears must’ve been a little clogged because she also said, “Mom, can you hear my ears ringing? Do you hear that!?”

• Chloe (9): You’re just a baby Charlee Rae Charlee (2½): NO Co-ee! Rae

Rae’s a child of God.

• When my daughter was much younger, she couldn’t say ap ples so she called them peo ples. She would say she want ed to eat peoples!

• Phoebe (9): What’s Down Syn drome?

Me: Well, it’s where someone is born with an extra chromo some…like they got a little bit more than we did.

Phoebe: Uh, shouldn’t it be called up syndrome?

• “Mom, I feel like taking a shower is an unreasonable re quest” -Lane (9)

• FISHING REPORT

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and rock mixed points. There is still a drop shot bite on grav el points as well; finding brush or rock piles will increase your success.

For further information or to book a trip with Eric, please con tact him through Focused Fishing Guide Service by either calling 417-860-4743 or through the web site http://www.focusedfishing. com.

God and Country Theaters in Branson announce 2022 Christmas shows

Submitted to Branson Globe Christmas with Elvis

Christmas with Elvis features Elvis Presley’s cousin, Jerry Presley, and his 14-piece band including horns and background singers. The first half of the show will be the gospel songs that El vis won his Grammy Awards for and the beautiful songs of Christ mas that bring joy to your heart. The second half will be a variety of Elvis songs that you all know and love. This is a performance like no other. Jerry recreates El vis concerts just as Elvis did them and his voice sounds like Elvis himself is singing. This is as close as you will get to seeing Elvis in concert.

We invite you to come and en joy the music of Elvis performed, as only Jerry can give you the complete Elvis experience. Don’t miss this must-see show while in Branson.

Christmas with Elvis is at Jerry

Presley’s God and Country The aters, 1840 W. 76 Country Blvd., Branson on Thursdays and Satur days at 7:30 p.m. On Tuesdays, Jerry recreates the Aloha from Hawaii concert at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call 417-334-6806. A Christmas to Remember

Featuring Young Original, sing ing everything from love songs and nostalgic classics and carols to favorite pop, country and mov ie hits, this new show is packed full of energy and creativity.

Enjoy the Christmas songs you want to hear, plus all the old-time favorites in exciting, new ar rangements. Don’t miss this live Christmas show with five voices in tight vocal harmonies and over 20 instruments.

A Christmas to Remember is at Jerry Presley’s God and Country Theaters, 1840 W. 76 Country Blvd., Branson, Fridays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. For tickets, call 417-334-6806.

Koreiba is new name to watch in motorsports

Submitted to Branson Globe Branson’s own, Alexander Ko reiba, 25, is a professional race car driver. The 2022 IMSA Prototype Challenge Race Series has truly shown this new, young driver’s tal ent and ability. Alexander’s deter mination and passion to become a race car driver has been relentless. Not coming from wealth, he has had to work tirelessly to find sponsors and funding in order to get in a race car—and now that he has—he’s proving on the race track what he’s known since childhood—Alexan der Koreiba was born to race. His support system of family (his par ents are veteran Branson entertain ers Gary and Kim Boyce Koreiba), friends, managers, race team, crew and sponsors have rallied around him to help make his dream a reality. Alexander really does have it all— undeniable talent, an incomparable work ethic, and an unsurpassed de termination to succeed.

In 2022, his first professional race

season, Alexander and his co-driver, veteran driver Memo Gidley, took the 2022 IMSA Prototype Challenge Series by storm. In their first race at Daytona International Speedway, in a triumphant return to the race track where he experienced a horrendous crash in 2014, Memo put the car on pole. One hour into the race, the rookie buckled in for his first profes sional race. After driving two of the three hours of the race, a third place podium finish had commentators proclaiming Alexander Koreiba to be “driving like a veteran” against some of the sports’ most talented drivers.

At their second race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Memo again put the car on pole. When he handed over the LMP3 Prototype car to Alexander, the AL Autosport with JDC Motor sports #23 was 17 seconds ahead of the second place car. In a scorching drive, Alexander brought the team’s first professional race win home 45 seconds ahead of second place.

Virginia International Raceway,

the racetrack that Paul Newman called “Heaven on earth,” brought its challenges, but Memo and Al exander rose to the occasion and made their third podium appear ance with a second place finish.

At the last race of the season at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Alexander and Memo brought home a second place finish and ended the season second in the points champi onship—an unheard of accomplish ment in a driver’s first season.

Alexander’s first professional race season has been more spectac ular than one would expect from a rookie driver, but the knowledge and experience that Memo Gidley has brought to the team has given Alexander exactly the type of race season he needed to make a name for himself in motorsports. As commentators Jeremy Shaw and Brian Till said at Daytona, “Alex ander Koreiba, our new race lead er, just puts the power down and rockets away!”

The #23 LMP3 Prototype car driven by Alexander Koreiba and Memo Gidley. (Special to Branson Globe)

Table Rock Lake Chamber presents community awards at annual Lake Splash event

Submitted to Branson Globe

The Table Rock Lake Cham ber of Commerce presented four community awards on November 5 during the 2022 Lake Splash Community awards program and annual banquet held at the Cha teau on the Lake Resort, Spa and Convention Center.

The Guardian Award recog nizes a first responder (law en forcement, firefighter, paramedic/ EMT or 911 dispatcher) and their fearless and unselfish service in helping keep the community safe. The award was presented to Miranda Hammons, a Stone County resident who volunteers as a SSCFPD fire fighter and has been employed by Stone County Emergency Services 911 for over 18 years. Hammons has been di rectly involved with saving mul tiple lives this year. During one event, three males were electro cuted, and she was able to keep the caller calm and have people on scene administer CPR via tele phone. Miranda stayed on the line until multiple other first respond ers arrived on scene. In another incident, Miranda received a 911 call from a very frantic person whose aunt had stopped breath ing. Miranda immediately kept the caller calm and proceeded to give CPR instructions over the phone for over 10 minutes. The family member regained life signs upon first responder’s arrival. EMS per sonnel said that because of Miran da’s actions, the patient survived a heart attack and was later released from the hospital.

The honoree for Business of the Year was Oakley Auto World, a business that has continued to grow and expand in the communi ty year after year. They offer out standing customer service through their auto sales and service depart ment. Oakley Auto World not only offers great autos and service, but they also show their loyalty and commitment to the community on an annual basis in many different

ways. They are always willing to assist and give to the community in helping with food drives, toy drives, back-to-school assistance and any other need that the com munity has. Roletta Oakley and her family love this community and they show it in many ways.

Silver Dollar City Publicity Di rector, Lisa Rau, was presented with the Trailblazer Award. This award recognizes an individual who has forged the path for others in the Table Rock Lake area, has demonstrated invaluable leader ship either in business or commu nity development in the past (at least 10 years ago), and influenced the community in a positive man ner. Lisa has worked at Silver Dol lar City for over 30 years, telling the stories of its heritage and com munity with flair. She has been a strong advocate for tourism in the region and has received national recognition in the attractions in

dustry for her work. She has re ceived several industry-leading international Brass Ring Awards for Public Relations efforts, mul tiple regional Addy Awards for radio writing and producing, and a National Academy of Television Arts and Science Emmy Award as co-producer of a 30-minute maga zine format program.

New Testament Christian Church was the recipient of the evening’s most prestigious honor, the Community Service Award This award has been given annu ally by Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce for over 40 years to an individual or an organization who, through unusual services and commitment, has improved one or more of the following characteris tics of the community: quality of life, economy, educational oppor tunities, beauty, serenity and safe ty. Established in 2017, New Tes

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Sheila Thomas, Jack Oakley, Scott Oakley, Eric Cantrell, Tracy Sheldon, Rolet ta Walt Oakley, Chris Horton—Oakley Auto World, Business of the Year; Lisa Rau—Trailblazer Award; Chad Gunther—Oakley Auto World; Miranda Ham mons—Stone Co. Emergency Services, Guardian Award; Sherry Bedore, Ron Rasmussen, Jerry Jenkins— New Testament Christian Church, Community Service Award (Special to Branson Globe) SEE

College of the Ozarks hosts annual Operation Christmas Child donation drive, Nov.

Submitted to Branson Globe College of the Ozarks will con tinue the annual tradition of pack ing boxes for Operation Christ mas Child by hosting drop-offs for the community and on-cam pus shoebox packing events from Nov. 14-21.

The Point Lookout drop-off location is in the Christian Min istries Building on the College of the Ozarks campus. Signs will be posted to direct participants to the drop-off. Shoeboxes will be ac cepted on the following dates:

• Monday, Nov. 14, 3-6 p.m.

• Tuesday, Nov. 15, 8-11 a.m.

• Wednesday, Nov. 16, 8-11 a.m.

• Thursday, Nov. 17, 3-6 p.m.

• Friday, Nov. 18, 8-11 a.m.

• Saturday, Nov. 19, 10-1 p.m.

• Sunday, Nov. 20, 1-4 p.m.

• Monday, Nov. 21, 8-11 a.m.

The Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child col lects shoeboxes — filled with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items — and delivers them to children in need around the world to demonstrate God’s love in a

tangible way. Since 1993, Opera tion Christmas Child has collect ed and delivered more than 178 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 160 coun tries and territories.

“Now more than ever, children around the world need to know that God loves them and there is hope,” said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse. “A simple shoe box gift opens the door to share about the true hope that can only be found in Jesus Christ.”

The College of the Ozarks Christian Ministries Department hosts the Operation Christmas Child events. Lori Simmons serves as community service co ordinator at the College.

“Having the opportunity to

share the gospel in this way is a gift,” Simmons said. “Each year I am amazed by the student vol unteers who share how they grew up packing Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes and want to con tinue to participate for the rest of their lives. Many of our students make the decision to volunteer af ter hearing shoebox recipients tell stories of how God used this gift to bring them to Jesus and change the trajectory of their lives forever.”

For many of these children, the gift-filled shoebox is the first present they have ever received.

Dr. Justin Carswell, vice pres ident of Christian ministries and dean of chapel, had the opportu nity to visit Grenada in 2019 and participated in handing out a total

of about 800 boxes to four differ ent churches. The children were excited, overjoyed and were able to forget their struggles for a moment.

“I loved seeing the joy and ex citement in the children’s faces as they received the shoebox,” Car swell said.

Carswell is pleased to continue with this tradition of service at College of the Ozarks.

“The partnership between the College and Operation Christmas Child provides our students an opportunity to share the gospel of Christ with children all over the world,” Carswell said. “The act of packing a shoe box, praying for the recipient, and being part of the collection process demonstrates to them how their dedicated purpose ful actions make a difference.”

With the community’s help, Op eration Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoeboxes to reach another 11 million children in 2022.

Anyone who would like to contribute to Operation Christ mas Child without leaving home can build a shoebox online at https://build-a-shoebox.samar itanspurse.org/view/1908f31020b0-45ba-b2b0-0e1b6f91276a

Two-day ReAwaken Conference draws thousands to Branson theater

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

Thousands showed up for a pow erful, two-day conference recently, as guests packed the house at The Man sion Theatre for the Performing Arts

The two-day conference has been taken across the country, with sold-out events in such places as Anaheim, California; Tampa Bay, Florida; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Dallas, Texas; and elsewhere.

Clay Clark’s “The Great Re Awakening Vs. The Great Reset” was held on November 4 and 5, with attendance of more than 3,000 each day. The conference was hosted by Clay Clark, host of the ThriveTime Show podcast. Clark was joined by former National Security Advisor General Michael

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tament is a church that serves the community by being a “Church for all of Stone County.” The building has become known as the gathering place for many organizations and community events and has become a community center for the area for large and small groups. With a 400seat auditorium, a full-sized gym, classrooms, and hallways lined

Flynn and a host of guest speakers, including Eric Trump and Mike Lindell. Other events have heard from such people as Pastor Greg Locke, Pastor Shannon Gilbert, Dr. Keith Rose, Jeffrey Prather, Sheriff Richard Mack, Senator Bob Hall, Attorney General Ken Paxton, Senator Wendy Rogers, Sam Sorbo and others.

Said Clark, “Before the lock downs, before the quarantines, be fore the mandates, there was a lot of discussion that there might be quar antines, curfews, etc. So, I’m a busi ness owner with a lot of time on my hands. I spent a lot of time research ing the arguments being made. I discovered that the model that said 2.2 million people would die from

with lockers, this year, the church opened its doors to house Reeds Spring Schools while district build ings are being renovated. It isn’t a typical church, and it’s more than a building—it is a place that serves the community and many ways.

Lake Splash is the largest fund raiser for the Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce, and the success of this event would not be possible without business spon

Covid was false and that they were funded by Bill Gates. I discovered many other things, and my findings are all documented at www.timetof reeamerica.com/revelation. I met with the Governor of Oklahoma and members of Congress and senators, and I was assured by all of these elected officials that there would not be a lockdown, and there ended up being a lockdown.”

Clark, who could find no church open in which to take his children, turned the building that housed his business into a church, and began holding town hall meetings.

“The New York Times featured our business on the cover, making the debate ‘Are people putting profit over people?’ I became the

sors, including Port of Kimberling Marina and Resort and What’s Up Dock? Marina, Platinum Sponsors. Gold Sponsors were El Lago Mex ican Restaurant, and Table Rock Community Bank. Silver Spon

poster child for people that didn’t care about the health of others and only care about freedom.”

General Flynn attended one of Clark’s town hall meetings and the two became fast friends.

“I called General Flynn in 2021 and told him God had laid a burden on me to share the truth about med ical fraud and the Great Reset,” said Clark. “He said, ‘I know, but it has to happen in church.’ So, we agreed to do one event. We did one, and we had 7.1 million people stream that event, and we had 50,000 people request tickets. One event led to an other and then another and another.”

Clark, who takes no money or sal ary from the events, lets people set their own ticket price to attend the

sors included Branson Bank, Cox Health, Freedom Boat Club, Great Southern Bank, Ozarks Techni cal Community College, Sight & Sound Theatre, State Farm—Mau reen Darby, agent, and White River

initial event, wanting to get the truth out to as many people as possible.

“Eventually, it occurred to me that we were doing these events every month, so I committed to doing them through November,” said Clark. “Through this, I’ve become friends with Eric Trump and the Trump fam ily, Don Junior and Mike Lindell and others. Now we will be doing four of these events next year.”

Clark said many people in Bran son reached out to his organiza tion, asking them to bring a con ference to the area.

“We had been to Tulsa, Califor nia, Colorado, and we really wanted to bring it back to the Midwest for the final event of the year,” Clark

Valley Electric Cooperative. Triple Diamond Real Estate was the Des sert Sponsor, Hogan Land Title Company was the Cocktail Spon sor, and Scout and Petal was the Centerpiece Sponsor.

cheer season has been the best one yet. With nine seniors leading the way, we have had so much fun, created so many memories and accomplished everything we set out to do this fall. We will miss the seniors terribly. They have definitely left their legacy for

Branson High School Cheer. We wish them the best of luck and thank you seniors for everything you did for our cheer program,” says Varsity Head Cheer Coach, Stacy Alms.

Branson Junior High Football: Head Coach, Tucker Pierce, says, “The 2022 Junior High football sea son saw excellent growth out of both the seventh and eighth grade teams.

Both teams had big wins over con ference opponents which will be a building block for the future. The Ju nior High coaching staff is extremely proud of our athletes at Branson Ju nior High School.”

High School Football: “The 2022 Branson Pirate Football season was very successful in many ways. We had an unbelievable group of young

men that worked very hard to improve each and every week. They loved to practice hard and compete on Friday nights. Our players and coaches know what it will take to improve going forward, and we are excited about the challenges ahead. Branson Pirate Football has a bright future! We are very grateful to our seniors that set the foundation for the future of our football program,” says Branson High School Football Head Coach, Aaron Hafner.

Junior High Cheer: “With a ma jority new Junior High Cheer squad this year, the athletes grew from begin ners who were new to the sport to be able to master every cheer and dance we worked on. They also mastered higher-level stunts. We are excited to continue as a squad for basketball sea son,” says Branson Junior High Head

Cheer Coach, Sarah Yocum.

Girls Golf: Head Coach, Tim Long, says, “This was my 18th and final year of coaching Girls Golf at BHS and I couldn’t have asked for a better group of athletes. Their compet itiveness and willingness to improve their games was clearly a focus they had all season. Our varsity team’s highest finish was second place in the Reed Spring Tournament.”

Junior High Cross Country: “The Branson Junior High Cross Country team had a great season full of grit and enthusiasm. We had many athletes reach personal goals. The Ju nior High Pirates finished their season in Joplin at the COC championships where Alexis Carter earned All-COC honors,” says Branson Junior High Cross Country Head Coach, Tag Grisham.

audiences expanded to state offi cials and then across the U.S. and to other countries.

Boyd is now an award-winning motivational keynote speaker, working with individuals and organizations to amplify their communication, connection and confidence to make an impact and guiding clients to strength en their own leadership vision. He has a knack for meaningful connections with audiences, as his down-to-earth humor com pels them to laugh while they learn. Marcus is passionate about people, leadership, and autism, particularly regarding laws and benefits and helping communities fight for new programs, partic

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explained. The word I heard at the last conference was ‘disturbing’. People have found it disturbing to learn of the Great Reset agenda. About one third of the speakers are pastors. We have had three to four hundred baptisms at some events. We have a lot of emphasis on get ting back to God and being a strong believer of Jesus Christ.”

A powerful praise and worship session began each day, and a bap tism ceremony followed the confer ence, as many dedicated – or rededi cated – their lives to following Christ. Said Clark, “Professor Klaus

ularly for people who otherwise have no voice.

That passion is what brings Boyd to Branson. Missouri resi dents with autism and their fam ilies currently encounter lim itations with Medicaid benefits, and some of the most beneficial programs for people with autism are not available in Missouri. By raising awareness, Marcus hopes to encourage individuals and groups to implement more of the available assistance, including grant funding sources. “There are high-functioning people with autism in so many places—pro fessional athletes, the corporate world, raising families, and much more,” he said. “Unfortunately, Missouri presently has limited opportunities for people to be

Schwab has groups that meet an nually to discuss the Great Reset. We are at our meetings to dis cuss the Great Reawakening. So, we are the antithesis of Schwab’s Great Reset. So, I tell people it’s

trained for these types of things.”

Boyd hopes to help change that situation, starting in Branson and building partnerships statewide. He is currently coordinating schedules with Mayor Larry Mil ton and Branson city leadership to present his vision at a council meeting. He has been getting ac quainted with Elevate Branson staff and their mission of empow ering people to reach their full po tential. He also hopes to get better acquainted with Shay & Pals, a Branson foundation which raises funds to help local community venues become sensory-friendly and has helped with certifications for local police and fire depart ments, Branson Parks and Recre ation, and Boys & Girls Clubs in Branson and Forsyth, and assist

the Great Reset versus the Great Reawakening.

For more information on the Reawaken Conference, visit the website timetofreeamerica.com or text 918-851-0102.

ed with the sensory room at Ele vate Branson.

While in Branson, Boyd is staying at the Oak Grove Inn, lo cated near Elevate Branson and one of their community partners.

“I can’t say enough good things about Misty and John Perdue,” said Boyd. “Oak Grove Inn isn’t just a place to stay; it’s a place to find community. They already treat me like family.”

A few more interesting facts about Marcus Boyd—

He was the first African Amer ican man to receive five awards for autism activism;

He has received 13 awards for music production and composi tion, including being nominated for a Grammy as a producer;

He is the first person with au

tism to have his name mentioned in Forbes Magazine, and has been featured in numerous radio and television interviews;

He will be inducted in 2023 into the Library of Congress Black History collection as an au tism activist.

Boyd is available to speak to groups in the area and looks for ward to connecting with church es, school leaders, entertainment industry leaders for meet & greet sessions before and after shows, and more. Learn more at autis mactivistmarcusb.com, or contact Gary Sinatra of A Rowe Manage ment, 662-775-0394, for booking information. Consider inviting this personable and passionate young man to your platform to be a light for people with autism.

Officer Darold Donathan receives Big Heart Award from Rotary

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

Officer Darold Donathan of the Branson Police Department was recently recognized by the Bran son Hollister Rotary Club for his service to the community.

Donathan was presented with the club’s Big Heart Award. Of

ficer Donathan was honored for starting the Shop with a Hero program, where area children are paired with a local hero – police officer, firefighter, first responder or other emergency personnel –to pick out Christmas gifts for the child. The program not only pro

vides Christmas gifts for children in need but helps form bonds be tween children and area emergen cy personnel.

Donathan also created the Bran son Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy, a 12-week pro gram that gives local residents a

first-hand look at the work accom plished by members of the police force.

Said Dr. Emily Edwards of the Branson-Hollister Rotary Club, “We started giving the Big Heart Award a few years ago to Rotar ians and community members who are doing their part to make our community a better place. We wanted to recognize individuals who don’t normally get noticed for the good they’re doing for oth

ers. We each have opportunities to do our part, and they’re not all the same. But each effort matters and makes a difference. We’ve award ed individuals who provide meals for cancer patients, clean and do nate coats for kids in need, plant memorial gardens for all to enjoy, just to name a few. This award has become very dear to our club, and we look forward to continuing to bestow it on deserving individuals for years to come.”

Officer Darold Donathan with the Branson Police Department was honored by the Branson-Hollister Rotary Club. (Special to Branson Globe)

Citizens Police Academy provides behind-the-scenes look for citizens

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

The Citizens Police Academy is a 12-week program that offers handson experience to civilian commu nity members interested in finding out more about the Branson Police Department.

The Citizens Police Academy is a behind-the-scenes look at the Bran son Police Department, including patrol, narcotics procedures, crime scene processing, traffic enforce ment, crime investigation, accident investigation, SWAT and more.

Those participating in the Citi zens Police Academy have the op portunity to meet the BPD K-9 team and tour the police department.

At the conclusion of the academy, participants may ride along with a police officer and experience police work from an officer’s perspective.

Interested attendees must be 21 years of age or older, with no fel ony convictions. Priority is given to those living or working in Branson.

SOLUTION to last week’s Sudoku

Red Cross recognizes Veterans for service after service

Submitted to Branson Globe

This Veterans Day, Novem ber 11, 2022, the American Red Cross is recognizing veterans who continue their service in lo cal communities across the coun try.

At the Red Cross, many of these veterans say they are finding connection and purpose through service to others. “Through my experience in the military, serv ing others just comes naturally”, stated Jason Ramlow, who is a

fellow veteran, and Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces Re gional Program Manager. “Being able to continue to serve through the Red Cross has allowed me to honor my fellow service mem bers in all that I do.”

Over 20,000 Red Cross volun teers are veterans — making up 14% of our workforce.

To learn more about how you can give back in your commu nity this Veterans Day, visit red cross.org/volunteer.

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Officer Gambill with K9 Flex (Special to Branson Globe)

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Today in history

• 1620 Mayflower Compact signed by Pilgrims at Cape Cod, the 1st framework of govern ment in the territory that is now the USA [N.S. Nov 21]

• 1675 German mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz demonstrates integral calculus for the first time to find the area under the graph of y = f(x) func tion

• 1745 Bonnie Prince Charlie’s army enters England

• 1807 Washington Irving’s Sal magundi periodical publishedfirst to associate the name “Go tham” with New York City

• 1865 Mary Edward Walker, the first US Army female surgeon, awarded Medal of Honor

• 1918 WWI armistice signed by the Allies and Germany comes into effect and World War I hos tilities end at 11am, “the elev enth hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month”

• 1921 US President Warren G. Harding dedicates Tomb of Unknown Soldier at Arlington Cemetery

• 1939 Kate Smith first sings Ir ving Berlin’s “God Bless Amer ica”

• 1957 Sun Record’s release sin gle “Great Balls of Fire” by Jerry Lee Lewis; sells a million copies in first ten days

• 1959 1st episode of Jay Ward’s cartoon series “Rocky & His Friends”, featuring Rocket J. (“Rocky”) Squirrel and Bull winkle J. Moose. airs on NBC

• 1975 Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam removed from office by Governor General Sir John Kerr - 1st elected PM re moved in 200 yrs

• 1992 The Church of England approves the ordination of fe male priests

• 2004 Yasser Arafat’s death through unidentified causes confirmed by Palestine Liber ation Organization, Mahmoud Abbas elected PLO chairman minutes later.

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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.

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