Branson Globe, November 18, 2022

Annual Veterans Day parade wraps up Veterans Week in Branson

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

The annual Branson Veterans Parade, held each year on Veter ans Day, is the unofficial close of the Veterans Week activities.

This year marked the 89th year that the city of Branson celebrat ed Veterans Day. Many bundled up and braved the cold, as they

watched the parade make its way through downtown Branson.

Spectators enjoyed the near ly 70 entries—marching bands, classic cars, floats and more— all paying tribute to those who fought for our rights and free doms. Those watching clapped and cheered as veterans passed

by on foot or on a float.

A highlight of the Veterans Week events, this year’s parade was again directed by Branson veteran Bob Sarver, who has served as parade director for the past decade.

See pictures from this year’s parade on page 37.

Milton will seek a second term as city’s mayor

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

Branson

has announced his plans to seek reelection.

Milton, who beat incumbent Edd Akers in the bid for mayor in April of 2021, made the announce ment on his Facebook page, Mil ton for Mayor, on Tuesday.

“I am proud to say that over the last two years as your mayor, we

Thousands of American flags adorn the grounds of the Titanic Museum Attraction during Veterans Week. (Photo by Janet Steinkamp) SEE MORE ABOUT VETERANS WEEK IN OUR SPECIAL SECTION BEGINNING ON PAGE 33.

Mayor Larry Milton

Mayor Larry Milton (FILE)

Convoy of Honor celebrates freedom during Veterans Homecoming Week

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

As many annual visitors arrived in the Branson area for Veterans Homecoming Week, another group was also rolling into town. The Convoy of Honor, including big rigs, RVs, and personal vehicles decorated in patriotic themes, be gan arriving on November 5 to set up base camp at Black Oak Moun tain Amphitheatre in Lampe, near Table Rock Lake and Branson. The event was coordinated by Mona Miller, also known around the Branson area for bringing volunteers together to assemble and deliver Thanksgiving meals to area police departments, sher iff’s departments, fire departments and ambulance crews. She enjoys

serving those who serve our com munities and defend our freedoms.

Although attendance was lower than expected, mostly due to antic ipated weather concerns for those driving long distances, enthusi asm was high. A few participants remained in their home state until after Tuesday’s election in order to vote in person, arriving in Branson on Tuesday evening or Wednes day. Many veterans joined in the activities, and Convoy of Honor participants, some of them veter ans themselves, turned out in sup port of Veterans Week activities including Friday’s parade.

A highlight of the week was the Hootenanny held Tuesday eve ning, November 8, at Veterans SEE CONVOY OF HONOR, PAGE 12

Bob Sarver to turn over Veterans Day parade helm for 2023

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

Branson’s annual Veterans Day parade is recognized as one of the nation’s largest and best-attended, but it doesn’t happen without ded icated volunteers. For 10 years, that behind-the-scenes preparation has been coordinated by Branson Veterans of America 913, with numerous volunteers under the leadership of Parade Director Bob Sarver. After this year’s parade, however, Sarver is turning over the reins to another veteran, Mike Kremper.

Since BVA 913 assumed re sponsibility in 2012, Sarver has worked tirelessly in the leadership role to make it a good one. “I start ed in February each year, emailing previous participants and sending

out information so groups could plan,” said Sarver.

Band teacher Philip Thomas has brought students to march in the parade for several years from Galena High School and, as of this year, Forsyth High School. He complimented Sarver for always being organized and providing plenty of information in time for participants to make plans. Thom as said the parade is a highlight of his students’ marching season, as they learn a lot from chatting with veterans, who always thank the young people for coming.

Part of a successful parade is watching for details, such as en suring there are no large gaps that could compromise safety and cause spectators to wonder what’s going on. If that happens, Sarver

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Stone County Christmas assistance available

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

Stone County residents in need of Christmas gifts for their chil dren are invited to sign up now. Applications for Stone County Christmas Assistance are being accepted through December 1. To register, visit www.sscfpd.org or visit the Facebook page Unite Table Rock Lake for more infor mation.

Unite Table Rock Lake is also reaching out to those in the com munity who can help them to bless others this holiday season.

“There are so many ways you can help,” explained a represen tative of Unite Table Rock Lake. “We appreciate prayer, volunteer ing time, being a donation loca tion or doing a ‘Pop Up’ event to

collect donations, sharing social media posts or donating to help purchase items for the store.”

The post continued, “When Love Inc. closed their doors in late 2020, Unite Table Rock Lake volunteers in our community took over this program for Stone Coun ty. Together, with folks like you and our community, over 975 chil dren in each of the last two years were blessed with Christmas gifts in our local community. We expect the need to be even greater this year. The same is true for food and hygiene needs at our new 24X7 People’s Pantry, located in front of Ignite, at 19585 Mo 413 in Reeds Spring.”

Unite Table Rock Lake will hold ‘Teen Toy Drive Tuesdays’

at the State Farm/Branson Bank/ Keller Williams Building, located at Highway 13 and Highway DD in Branson West. That location, along with Generations Bank in Kimberling City will be collecting gift wrap, tags and tape.

This year’s Kimberling City Christmas parade is set for De cember 3 at 3 p.m. and will in clude a toy drive, as well. The organization is especially seeking gifts for teens and infants and al ways appreciates bikes.

For more information on the toy drives, visit the Southern Stone County Fire Protection District website, www.sscfpd.org or Unite Table Rock Lake’s Facebook page. For information on the Christmas parade, visit www.ckcmo.com.

Several big rigs made it into town as part of the Convoy of Honor. (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)

hops on a golf cart or calls police officers on bicycles to go encour age the participant to catch up. With such duties,

been rare for

Bob Sarver (Photo by K.D. Michaels)

Youth bluegrass winter festival coming to Branson

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

Attention, bluegrass fans—save the date now for the Branson Blue grass Winter Youth Festival, De cember 9-10 at the Branson Event Center, located in The Shoppes at Branson Meadows, 4230 Gretna Rd. in Branson.

The festival will offer workshops for bands and individual instru ments and will culminate in a live show featuring different bands on Saturday evening, Dec. 10.

Although the festival encour ages young bands, and the work shops help youth learn and enjoy traditional Ozarks bluegrass music

instruments, all ages are welcome! There will be experienced bands to listen and learn from, and possibly a few special guests dropping by. Watch the Ozark Mountain Music Association and Greater Ozarks Bluegrass Society Facebook pages for updates as the schedule details develop.

Salvation Army accepting applications for holiday assistance

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

The Salvation Army is now reg istering families for their Christ mas Assistance Program, as they gear up for the holidays.

“This year we will be offering toys and the Blessings of Hope, Love, Joy and Peace,” said Lisa

Roberson, Salvation Army Corps Administrator and Pastor. “We’re expecting hundreds of households to sign up for Christmas assistance this year.”

Families can register at the Sal vation Army Church, 1114 Stan ley Boulevard in Branson. Office

is open 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Mon day through Friday. The original cut-off date for registration was Friday, November 18, howev er, applications will be accepted through Thanksgiving week, ac cording to Roberson.

SEE SALVATION ARMY, PAGE 11

Elevate Branson to hold 15th annual Thanksgiving meal

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

Elevate Branson is again host ing a Thanksgiving Dinner for those in the Branson area.

The 15th Annual Love Your Neighbors Thanksgiving Day event is designed for those living in ex tended-stay motels or apartments, or for anyone who might be spending Thanksgiving alone this year.

After offering a drive-through event the past two years, due to the Covid pandemic, Elevate Branson is excited to get back to their original design for Thanksgiving Dinner— an opportunity for Elevate Branson and their volunteers to not only feed their neighbors, but to visit and have fellowship with them, as well.

Elevate Branson’s annual Thanks giving event began with founders Bryan and Amy Stallings hosting Thanksgiving Dinner in 2008, and the tradition continues today. It is an opportunity for our communi ty to come together to make this event a success—by volunteering to prepare or serve food, clean up, or by donating various Thanksgiving foods or paper goods or the money to provide those items.

“Community participation is essential for the success of this event,” said Bryan Stallings. “With relationship building as the focal point, this is a great opportunity for our community to serve individuals in our area who don’t have the abil

Meet Remi, Our November Pet of the Month

ity to cook a Thanksgiving meal of their own, or celebrate it with loved ones. We invite everyone to be a part of this special event, whether that’s attending, volunteering or be coming a sponsor.”

This year’s Love Your Neigh bors Thanksgiving Day event is set for Thursday, November 24, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., a change from previous years’ eve ning mealtime. Dinner is held at the Our Lady of the Lake Cath olic Church Parish Center, 202 Vaughn Road in Branson. For more information, contact Ele vate Branson at 417-335-9915 or visit their website, www.elevate branson.org/thanksgiving/.

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.

Remi is a Border Collie mix and is a bundle of energy! She loves to play with other dogs and meet everyone she passes. She enjoys long walks every day and her favorite toy right now is baby Yoda!

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Holiday Home Tour will benefit local charities

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

Neighbors and Friends of Table Rock Lake are excited to once again present their Christmas Tour of Homes. The 21st annual event will be Friday and Saturday, December 2 and 3, 2022. Fea tured homes are open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Proceeds benefit local charities serving Taney and

chased for $20 through Novem ber 30 at Kimberling Area Li brary, Harter House Kimberling City, and Rhodes Price Chopper Branson. On tour days, tickets may be purchased for $25 at the Library or at the Tour homes.

This year’s tour will showcase four holiday-decorated homes in the Lake area. Ticket holders have the option to tour all the homes, as well as to shop for unique crafts and gifts at the Gal leria; visit the Market Place for delicious baked goods; and en joy lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Holiday Café, all located at the Kimberling Area Library. There will also be a Hospitality Room open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Library on Tour dates, featur ing basket drawings and compli mentary coffee and cookies.

Over the past 20 years, the Tour along with other Neighbors and Friends fundraising events has raised over $500,000 to ben efit charities in Taney and Stone counties. Many individuals and businesses help make this hap pen, including unique contribu tions such as a pianist who gives special concerts to benefit the fundraising effort. The funding process involves a committee meeting in January where NFTL members review applications and determine the number of charita

ble organization grants based on monies raised, followed by an awards luncheon.

This is a wonderful opportu nity to be inspired by beautifully decorated homes and meet new friends while helping our neigh bors right here in the Ozarks. “When I learned the Tour benefits

charities that help area children, I wanted to be in on it,” said Susan York, whose home is one of those featured this year. “As a teacher, I’ve seen so many children who need help just getting the basic supplies they need to succeed at school.”

For more information, includ

ing a list of charities that have applied for grants, visit www. nftrl.org. In the event of unpre dictable Ozarks winter weather or other unforeseen circumstanc es, updates will be posted on the website or on the Neighbors and Friends of Table Rock Lake Face book page.

Holiday decor you’ll see during the Christmas Tour of Homes presented by Neighbors and Friends of Table Rock Lake. (Photo submitted by Susan York)

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Dear Dave,

I lost my job a couple of

Dave Says: Being hounded isn’t the issue

years ago. As a result, I ended up in about $25,000 of debt through credit cards and a consolidation loan. Now I have a great job mak ing more than I’ve ever made before, plus a car loan for about $13,000. The older debts went to collections, but I’m not being hounded by collectors at this point. I want to get control of my mon ey and do things the right way, so how should I handle things?

Mike

Dear Mike,

Well, being hounded isn’t the

issue. Morally, you owe the mon ey. You took money under agree ments that you’d pay it back, and that means you need to pay it— both the old and new debts.

I’d start by running two debt snowballs. Let’s do one for the car and any other active debts you have first since the collectors ar en’t after you about the old, dead debt. Then, smallest to largest, start knocking out the debt that’s in collections. When it comes to these guys, reach out and get an agreement in writing detailing ex

actly how much you owe and the monthly payment amounts. Re member, do not give any of these folks direct access to your bank accounts.

There’s no upside to not paying what you owe. It’s an integrity issue, it’s a legal issue, and it’s a credit issue. Did I mention it’s an integrity issue, Mike?

You want this stuff out of your life. If you don’t take care of it, I guarantee it’ll come back to haunt you somewhere down the road!

— Dave

Stock Market Insights: Get Along Shirt

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

at Steadfast Wealth Management

You will wear the Get Along Shirt until you learn to get along.” I have some friends whose two kids are con tinually fighting. To the shock of the kids, the mom pulls out a 4X tee shirt that says “Get Along” with a big red heart and

puts it over both kids. They had to wear it until they learned to get along. Last week’s midterm elections gave us a mixed gov ernment, the political version of a big Get Along Shirt for the Republican and Democratic parties to wear together. These next couple of years should be interesting.

There are still some key races not yet decided as I write this, but it looks like we’ll have a mixed government, where more than one political party controls the House, Senate, and presi dency, which the market views as a positive. The Republicans will likely take the House, but control of the Senate will be un decided until the Georgia runoff

election on December 6, which could go either.

Historically a Republican Congress under a Democrat President has been the strongest environment for the stock mar ket. The second best scenario is a split Congress (with a Presi dent from either party) which has produced above-average re turns. Eighteen out of 18 times, stocks have done well in the year following midterms since 1950, according to LPL. Of course, that doesn’t guarantee it will this time, but I am hopeful.

As a result, I am tilting a little towards Value style in the ac counts I manage and favor the Energy and Health Care sectors. Republicans controlling

the House would be a mar ket-friendly outcome regardless of what happens in the Senate. The markets prefer political gridlock because the opposing party keeps the administration and the extremes on both politi cal sides in check.

A result of the Republicans controlling the House is that they would most likely strike down any attempts at tax hikes and be more restrained in gov ernment spending. They could also affect the regulatory agen da, which would be more favor able for financials, energy and healthcare. On the other hand, a negative of a GOP House would be their resistance to raising the

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BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS Staff Writer

During Veterans Home coming Week in Branson, many events focus on “faith, fam ily, freedom,” inspiring plenty of thought and reflection.

This year, in a poignant moment at the POW/MIA remembrance ser

Reflections: Speak up

vice, I was struck by the importance of speaking aloud things we value, to keep them from fading into dis tant memory. Attendees were invited to stand and speak names of family members and friends whose fate re mains unknown, and reminded to speak of them often, to keep their memory alive.

This concept applies to our faith as well. Romans 10:9 says, “If you con fess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” It’s not a magical incanta tion; it’s a statement of belief, using the speech and hearing sections of the brain to reinforce what our heart tells us is true. In Psalm 89, the psalmist reminds himself and others, “With

my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.”

Jesus reinforced the concept in Matthew 10, sending his disciples out to preach. In fact, He took it a step further, telling them they need not worry about exactly what to say, be cause the Holy Spirit gives the right words at the right time. Paul and Si las, chained in a Philippian jail, sang aloud of their faith in God, and many of Paul’s letters reference speaking to one another to teach and encourage.

Schoolteachers have for centuries used speaking aloud to help students remember everything from multipli cation tables to grammar. My Sunday school teachers led classes in reciting scripture aloud. My mom helped me recite Bible verses aloud when I had

fears and anxiety. A current popular worship song encourages worshipers to “speak the name of Jesus” over every situation, reminding ourselves Jesus cares for us and is ready to help us regardless of what we’re facing. Does this mean we won’t have problems? No; Jesus’ speech in Matthew warns that witnessing for Him may bring persecution. Sadly, American Christians are sometimes ridiculed for publicly speaking biblical truth or sharing their faith. Keeping these things to ourselves, though, can cause us to question them; whereas speak ing aloud reinforces our trust, en courages other believers, and tells people unmistakably, where we stand.

Just as speaking POW/MIA names reminds us to pass their stories to future generations, speaking aloud teaches our chil dren that faith is more import ant than popularity. It is illegal in North Korea, for example, to teach one’s own children the Bi ble; yet some people who have escaped—and lived to tell about it—have said their parents’ bold ness in defying the law convinced them the Bible must be worth while, if it was worth dying for. Personally, I’d rather have my kids hear me speak the truth than have them wonder why I didn’t, or worse, abandon it themselves. So, please Lord, give me boldness and the right words to speak up.

Been Thinkin’ About... The day before winter

BY JOSHUA HESTON StateoftheOzarks Media & Design

Traffic snarled in the late Branson afternoon, and I had to be in Republic for setup at the Metaphysical Fair. Truck win

dows rolled down, country music on the radio. The day had been hot, blustery, unsettled. Checking a weather app, I noticed below-freez ing temperatures and a predicted three days’ “wintry mix.” A con flicting rise of emotions, com pounded by exhaustion. “It would be nice if summer lasted longer,” I thought, before catching myself.

It’s already near-mid-Novem ber. Summer has no business here anyway. Having grown up beneath the shadow of the Great Lakes’ weather system — the same weather system that pushed the

Edmund Fitzgerald and her crew of 29 beneath the icy storm waves of Lake Superior 47 years ago this day — my childhood winds of summer were always long gone before now.

Headed north on the big road, traffic thinned slightly. Air condi tioning on. The sun closed near the horizon line but temperatures did not drop. An incongruity struck me; not even six o’clock but the darkness in the east rose. The Greeks called the dusk “Astraus,” and personified the idea as a god. His children were the four winds

and tonight two of them, Boreas the north wind and Zephyr the west wind, were clearly talking to one another.

The oaks alongside Highway 65 burnished to subtle maroons, leav ing the vibrancy of autumn far be hind. Tall roadside grasses were a wash of sepia, the overlooked raw umbers and burnt siennas of the crayon box that were my mom’s favorite colors. Clouds coming in, a strange Dutch Renaissance palette of tattered edges and pinks and blues. Thoughts turned to a carnival’s raspberry cotton candy,

once, long ago, the pinks of the spun sugar turning to a crystal blue where I had taken a bite.

Metaphysics are a strange thing, the word also of Greek or igin, meaning “after or behind or among the study of the natural.”

The old discipline is at times far removed from today’s grab bag of things esoteric and interesting ly odd. But ahead, in Republic, the incandescent brightness of the convention hall, the soothing smell of sage and incense, and the faces of newfound friend waited. On this, the day before winter.

Train Up a Child: Experience in the best teacher

how many times have you heard that “kids are so ungrateful” for what they have? Could it be that the reason for both of these concerns is that children don’t realize what goes into the act of providing and caring for them?

learn about the effort that goes into obtaining the wanted item or items. They learn how to do chores, save money, and most of all they will have a greater ap preciation of what they receive.

they can do to help around the home. What are some of those things???

BY PAT LAMB Columnist

Have you noticed that many times our children don’t seem to know how to do some of the simplest things? Also,

Many times I have heard grandparents say, “I just can’t resist giving things to my grand children when they ask.” My thought is that they shouldn’t be asking in the first place. We need to teach children to pro vide for themselves as much as possible. In doing so, they

There are many things that children can do to help out. Even very small children can do simple chores. Older chil dren learn much from tasks giv en to them. When a child asks for money (which they actual ly shouldn’t be doing unless it is a necessity for school, etc.) there are certainly many things

Children can sweep or vacu um. They can wash windows. They can wash dishes, sweep the garage, pick up things, help repair broken things, organize their play area or room, have a yard sale in a safe community, pull weeds, rake leaves, sweep sidewalks, clean the refrigera tor, mow the lawn, etc. The list goes on and on. Not only do they learn the value of work, but they will appreciate what

they get much more than if the money is just handed to them. They learn that “money doesn’t grow on trees” as my folks used to tell me.

It isn’t surprising that many times the children will take better care of what they have earned. Sometimes they even change their minds and decide that the thing they wanted isn’t that important after all! We do our children a great disservice when we just give them things when they have no effort in volved!

BY LAURI LEMKE THOMPSON, Columnist

You cannot walk into a de partment or hobby store this time of year without spying a sign for sale that reads “Thankful Grateful Blessed.” Some add em phasis: Very Thankful, Incredibly Grateful, Unbelievably Blessed. Another states Truly Blessed. I am all of those things. Yet I’m

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debt ceiling, which could cause the U.S. to flirt with defaulting on its debt which is a negative to

Discontented, unsatisfied and unhappy?

becoming a bit bothered by the signs. Why?

When the message is posted ev erywhere, it begins to seem glib, like a pat answer. If not applied, perhaps shallow and even meaning less? I have to wonder: Will these just be popular attractive signs to display or reminders to genuinely appreciate what we have?

Years ago, I was tasked with finding autumn items to cheer up our office break room. I returned from shopping in frustration to tell my boss “Halloween decorations are out in abundance and even Christmas has popped up. But it seems retailers completely skip fall and Thanksgiving.”

That has changed and I’m glad.

the markets.

The most significant outcome of the Democrats controlling the Senate is that they would have an easier time confirming nominees who have a tougher regulatory

We now can choose from a wide array of such bric-a-brac; I can get a charming picture of an ap ple-filled truck or a lovely sign de picting pumpkins with fall leaves, perhaps with a grinning scarecrow. The problem is it’s too simple to put up a plaque declaring “Give Thanks” while I do everything but.

If I were completely honest, some days my sign should say “Discontented unsatisfied and unhappy.” I wonder how visitors would react if that were hanging on my front door? They would proba bly head the other way, knowing I would not be very good company!

“Thanks isn’t shallow Polly anna-ism,” writes Ann Voskamp, award-winning author of “One Thou

stance (for example, coal and green energy). The market would view this as a negative.

I was talking this morning with my cousin Carrie about the “Get Along Shirt Consequence,” and

sand Gifts.” She goes on to assert that developing consistent genuine thank fulness to our Maker will change us, thus changing our corner of the world – which sometimes seems filled with negative, even bitter people.

I find practicing gratitude is a discipline. For me, counting my blessings and naming them one by one (as the old hymn says) helps me focus on God’s gifts and not take them for granted. I have been following Voskamp’s advice, i.e. jotting down each gift as I recog nize and think about it, no matter how small the gift. And I’m con vinced it has indeed changed me.

My goal in this article is not to be critical or over-analyze mere decorations. They are something

she can’t use it with her kids be cause “blood would be shed!” It would be fun to put Nancy Pelo si and Mitch McConnell in a Get Along Shirt to see what would happen. It might have the result

pretty to display before the Christ mas season, right?

Right. But would it hurt to take a moment to evaluate our attitudes? I hear lots of grumbling from folks – oh wait, is one of those grum bling voices I’m hearing my own?

While at times I find it easy to be content and appreciative, at other times it is a determined act of the will for me to overcome com plaining to say:

“Right now, I will choose to re place this gripe with gratitude.” So all those words on plaques don’t have to be just words, but useful reminders. And thanks-giving, of course, is highly appropriate and greatly recommended way beyond Thanksgiving Day.

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Have a blessed week!

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Idon’t know about you, but personally, I have a love-hate relationship with Black Friday and Cyber Monday. I mean, don’t get me wrong—it seems pretty great at first: belly full of stuffing, new fall trends on sale, Christmas shopping done early, decom pressing after too much time with that one relative . . .

But what’s wrong with this picture? For one, you probably weren’t considering the obvious risks of holiday impulsive shop ping, not to mention slick market ing tactics and bad spending hab its. Half the time I feel like I’ve outsmarted this consumer-culture phenomenon, and the other half . . . Well, like a wise little league baseball coach once said: “You can’t win ‘em all, kid.”

Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Make the most of these marketing schemes

We’ve all made our share of shopping mistakes on that fateful weekend after Thanksgiving, but not this year, my friends. Today, I’m sharing six money-saving tips that will make these sales work for you, not the other way around.

1. Choose budgeting over browsing. Yep, you already knew this one was coming. And sure, this may seem like overkill for one tiny weekend of shopping, but the truth is: Structure sets us free. Just like your monthly budget puts you back in control of your money, making a Black Friday budget gives you the freedom to de cide how much you spend on who and what (and when and where and why).

2. Map it out. Most of my Black Friday and Cyber Monday fails have happened because I didn’t have a strategy ahead

of time. After you’ve listed your buying goals in the bud get, decide which stores and sites should take priority. Will you shop for big-ticket items only? Will you buy gifts for others first, then make per sonal purchases second? Do what makes sense (and what you can afford), then stick to the plan.

3. Flag your favorite emails. We all know there are an ob noxious amount of ad emails coming your way as the big weekend approaches. That marketer’s mama didn’t raise no fool! But you can take the power back by starring the ones you’re interested in and deleting the ones you’re not. This way, you won’t be tempted to click, scroll and buy before the sales even be gin. Take inventory now, and revisit your flagged favorites

after you’ve had some turkey and time to process.

4. Shop for quality over quan tity. On this iconic weekend of spending, lots of deals are going to seem epic. But before you buy into every offer you see, use “quality over quanti ty” as your centering mantra. Go ahead, take a cleansing breath and repeat after me: “Namaste away from point less purchases.” You do not need 47 candles from Bath & Body Works. You may, how ever, want to restock your fancy shampoo while it’s on mega sale.

5. Use the two-year rule. Buy er’s rush feels great in the mo

ment, but you want to be wise about the future. Ask your self, Two years from now, will I still be enjoying this purchase? If the answer is no, you may want to reconsider.

6. Debt is always a no. No mat ter where you find yourself in your financial journey, Black Friday and Cyber Monday shouldn’t reverse your prog ress. That cozy cashmere sweater is tempting as cool er temperatures creep in, but it’s going to get ugly real fast when the new year also brings with it a new credit card bill. Turns out you can still go broke while “saving”

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17th Holiday Food Harvest will provide needed help, November 23

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

Each year, a special group of area professionals join forces with a local radio group to help their neighbors in need during the Holiday Food Harvest. This year marks the 17th year that the TriLakes Board of Realtors has part nered with the Ozarks Dynacom family of radio stations to provide needed food for area food pantries.

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To register, you must have a val id photo ID for the custodial parent (certified papers for foster parents or legal guardians, if that applies), a Social Security card for each person living in the household and proof of address with the appli cant’s name (such as current utility bill, bank statement, or a copy of current lease or HUD paperwork. If

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him to actually get to watch the parade, although he is grateful for drone coverage provided this year. He’s looking forward to turning such things, along with the myri ad organizational details, over to

“Across Stone and Taney coun ties, nine grocery stores—Country Mart in Forsyth, Branson and Hol lister; Harter House in Hollister and Kimberling City; Rhodes Family Price Chopper and Sunfest in Bran son; and the King Food Saver and Walmart in Branson West—will be participating in the area’s larg est one-day food drive,” explained Janet Bezzerides of Boeker Group

you are unable to provide all need ed documents, you will not be able to complete the application.

The Salvation Army is pleased to provide assistance to children ages 0 to 16, residing in Taney or Stone County. The Salvation Army does participate in the local clearinghouse, in order to prevent duplication. Families or individ uals who duplicate services will, unfortunately, be disqualified from receiving services.

Kremper for the 2023 parade.

“Mike has been following me around this year, taking notes, getting acquainted with the job,” said Sarver. “I’m confident he will do great. I’m looking forward to just riding along on the BVA float, enjoying interacting with the crowds.”

Real Estate, representing the TriLakes Board of Realtors. “Cash donations are multiplied by ten as the charities can shop at the Ozarks Food Bank in Springfield at a steeply discounted rate.”

All food collected and money raised goes directly to the Salva tion Army, Christian Action Min istries and Christian Associates. Last year’s event brought in over $21,000 and more than 11 tons of

non-perishable food items.

This year’s Holiday Food Har vest is set for Wednesday, Novem ber 23. From 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., volunteers from Tri-Lakes Board

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Village. Several decorated big rigs and vehicles were parked near by, and Soup Mama was on hand cooking for those present. Found ed by Cherise Moser as a way to support the People’s Convoy Northeast Route, the Soup Mama Kitchen has grown to many volun teers and donors who serve groups traveling in convoys and hosting

special awareness events to stand up for freedom.

Dr. Dale Smith served as master of ceremonies for the Hootenanny, which featured opening inspira tional music by Steve Spurgeon; music by several local Branson entertainers; special guests, and patriotic speakers. Wednesday morning, November 9, Convoy of Honor participants held a patriotic “stroll” through Branson, as trucks and RVs were joined by several private vehicles displaying flags and greeted by flag-waving by standers.

A scheduled Friday evening Gong Show-type “honk-out” was canceled as some participants headed out right after the Veterans Day Parade due to weather con cerns, but a coordinator for Mis souri participants said events will continue to be held periodically; visit the People’s Movement – Re source Information page on Face book for updates.

The Wayne Massengale/Melody Hart family provided musical entertainment. (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)

Local entertainers contributing to the evening (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas) Dr. Dale Smith was master of ceremonies. (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)

Steve Spurgeon enjoys using his mu sical talents to inspire patriotism and honor veterans and first responders. (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)

Meatloaf

By KERRY DAWN GREEN

It’s so warm and filling.

• 1 lb. ground beef

• 1 c. panko bread crumbs

• 1 yellow onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 eggs

• 2 tsp. salt

• 1 tsp. pepper

• 1/2 c. ketchup

Sauce

• 1/4 c. ketchup

• 1 Tbsp. brown sugar

• Salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder to taste.

Mix well and shape into a loaf on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 30 min., top with ketchup sauce and bake for another 10 min.

*Cooking times may vary; in ternal temp should be 160°.

Neal named Out of this World Teacher

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

Kelly Neal was selected as the most recent Out of this World Teacher. Kelly is a sixth grade teacher at Branson’s Buchanan In termediate School.

“It is such an honor to receive this award, especially knowing the nomination came from a former student who is now in high school and his brother, who is in my sixth grade class this year,” says Neal.

Central Bank teamed up with Legends 106.3 to honor teachers who go above and beyond to help their students reach for the stars and to make learning fun for each student. Each month, a teacher is selected and honored as the Cen tral Bank Out of this World Teach er. The teacher is featured live on The Upside on Legends 106.3, and receives gifts from Famous Dave’s Barbeque, Heroes Tastes and Taps, and Central Bank. The teacher is

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of Realtors will be stationed at various grocery stores, collect ing food and cash. A link on the website www.branson4u.com, will allow you to make financial contributions online, beginning on Monday.

also presented with a commemo rative plaque from The Sign Man and a selection of gifts from Leg ends 106.3.

Neal appeared on KRZK’s Up Side Morning Show with host Josh Clark for her award presentation. Central Bank Marketing Director, Brandi Beebe, presented Neal with a plaque as well as a gift basket. Neal says, “Teachers are some of the most dedicated people I know, and to have organizations like Cen tral Bank and KRZK recognize us for our hard work, really shows what we do for children is appre ciated out in the community. I am proud to be a Branson Pirate!”

To nominate your favorite teacher, visit legends1063.fm and click on the promotions tab. Scroll down to find Out of this World Teacher and tell them why your teacher should be the next Out of this World Teacher.

Said Bezzerides, “It’s such an honor for me to work with such great people. Realtors start calling me weeks ahead of time, claiming their right to stand out in the cold on the day before Thanksgiving, in order to help. We appreciate all the donated air time and real time from the radio stations and our members.”

Brandi Beebe of Branson Bank with Kelly Neal, sixth grade teacher at Buchanan Intermediate School (Special to Branson Globe)

3 warning signs

By Stephanie Callahan, Owner/Lightspeed Electrical

How do you know when it’s time to replace an outlet/re ceptacle? The easy answer is ”when it’s not working.” How ever, an outlet can be work ing and a potential hazard at

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the same time due to a couple factors that you may not think about. Here are three signs that you need to replace an outlet:

• Loose outlets. Have you ever plugged in a cord only to have it fall out of the re ceptacle? Age and repeated use can cause the internal parts of an outlet to loosen up. This in turn creates a situation where your plug is loose and wiggling or fall ing out. This is the exact environment where an arc can occur. Think of an arc as a tiny electrical explo sion that occurs when elec tricity has to jump from one conductor (plug) to another (terminal).

• Char marks. I suppose this

seems like a no-brainer, but I have seen so many recep tacles with obvious char marks still in operation that I need to mention it. Char or burn marks occur when there has been an ‘arc’ of electricity. An arc causes extreme heat and has often damaged the interior of an outlet. It may still be oper able, but it is not safe.

• Two-prong receptacles. If you see an outlet with room for two prongs, it is a sign that there is no grounding present. Three-prong plugs were mandated by the Na tional Electric Code in 1969 (53 years ago). If you see these outlets in use any where, (see picture) know that they were never meant to last that long and are dan gerous for many reasons.

If you have questions about the age or safety of any of the electrical components in your home, it never hurts to ask. Call the team at Lightspeed Electri cal at 417-239-5050. We have answers.

Stephanie

RIDING IN STYLE – Two veterans enjoy the sights of Branson with a unique mode of transportation: a military-style motorcycle with a side car. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)

Camp Howze MVPA: Restoring vehicles, building lives

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

Anyone attending Branson’s Veterans Day parade on No vember 11, or visiting Veterans Village and events during Veter ans Homecoming Week, likely noticed several vintage military vehicles on display. Military Ve

hicle Preservation Association affiliate groups across the nation and around the world enjoy tak ing their projects to parades and other special events to keep histo ry alive and educate new genera tions of young people.

One such group, Camp Howze MVPA from Whitesboro, Texas,

drives to Branson for Veterans Week each year. Members spend the week attending various re unions and setting up vehicles for display, where veterans enjoy reminiscing about the equipment used during their service years. Camp Howze members also vol unteer wherever and however they are needed; the entire team attended the World War II and Korean War reunion to chat with veterans, help serve refreshments, and assist veterans with photo ops on a MVPA member’s vintage military motorcycle. The group of 25-plus brought nine vehicles/ pieces of equipment. Vehicles are individually owned and restored; currently, group members have 45 restored pieces.

Camp Howze MVPA gets its name from the World War II Army base near Gainesville, Tex as, activated in 1942 as one of the Army’s largest training cen ters. One of the divisions training

there was the Army’s 103rd “Cac tus” division, inspiring the MVPA group’s cactus logo.

“We started as an MVPA affili ate group, but we’ve evolved into historians,” said public relations manager Brad Meeks. “Our goals are to honor veterans and educate

youth.” The restored vehicles are a way to engage youth in aspects of history that, sadly, often get lit tle time in school curriculum; and the hands-on visual helps encour age youth considering a career in mechanics or engineering to look

.

One of the vintage military vehicles from Camp Howze MVPA in the Branson Veterans Parade (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)

One of the vintage military vehicles from Camp Howze MVPA in the Branson Veterans Parade (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)

have accomplished a number of positive changes for city staff, local businesses, and most impor tantly, the people,” said Milton in the Facebook post. “My first ac tion as your mayor was to remove the mask mandate instituted by the previous board and mayor. As promised, during my first cam paign, I carried your voice to City Hall, and assured our Branson residents that freedom and liberty will always be championed and defended in our city.”

Milton noted that another pri ority for him has been supporting area law enforcement.

Said Milton, “Knowing that public safety is our communi

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money. So, whatever you do, don’t convince yourself you’re saving if you’re actu ally spending and going into more debt.

Boom! There you have it. Six steps that set you up for spending (and saving) success. Let’s make sure you and I both have no re

ty’s top concern, your mayor and board have increased pay for our police officers to be competi tive with surrounding commu nities. Prior to this increase, we were paying our police sergeants $10,000 less, annually, than they could receive somewhere else, and the previous board wondered why we struggled retaining and recruiting new officers. These in creases will now provide us the opportunity to properly staff our police department.”

Other accomplishments that the city has realized in the 18 months that Mayor Milton has been in office include starting the construction process for Fire Sta tion #4, located off of State High way 165, near Pointe Royale, as well as the recent purchase of the

grets (or “no ragrets” for fans of “We’re the Millers”) this shop ping season.

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White House Theater, which will be used as the city’s Public Safety building.

Of the purchase, Milton said, “This saved our taxpay ers $7,000,000 and we will have our new police department years ahead of the original plan of building a new facility. Our police officers are very excited about this.”

Milton shared in the Facebook post that one of his goals was to change the culture at City Hall, noting that the City Directors and employees now enjoy working in “an open, collaborative environ ment where good ideas are re warded and employees are able to speak their minds.”

A new Finance Director and a Consumer Advocate were both

hired, and with their help, the City is making great strides in continuing to improve the quality of life for Branson residents and business owners, as well as work ing with those who hope to build a new business or expand a cur rent business in our area.

“One of my goals, as your May or, has been to hear the communi ty say ‘If you are thinking about building or starting a business, Branson is the place you want to go.’ We are working to ensure that can happen, both now and in the future,” Milton explained.

Milton spoke of other accom plishments, including the imple mentation of the ‘You’ve Been Caught’ program, recognizing outstanding acts by local citizens, and demonstrating “open and

transparent government” in the city.

“I have worked to stay true to the traditions and culture of Bran son, by supporting Ozark Moun tain Christmas and issuing a proc lamation declaring Branson as the ‘Most Patriotic City in America’,” said Milton. “Most importantly, over the last two years, I’ve lis tened to the voice of the people, served in the way you have asked me to, and led our city towards a brighter future. I’ve been honored to serve as your Mayor these past two years, and I’m excited about the opportunities we have ahead of us if we keep working together.”

Mayor Milton concluded his Facebook post, saying, “I’m humbly asking you to Vote Mil ton for Mayor on April 4, 2023.”

Reader’s Corner: ‘Lucky Enough’ to read this book

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

If you were in Branson during Veterans Homecoming Week, November 5-11, there’s a good chance you saw or heard Eddie Beesley. It’s hard to miss an out going, curly-haired bilateral am putee tooling around in his very

maneuverable wheelchair, wheth er greeting friends at the Military Gala and Vietnam veterans’ re union; singing at the World War II/Korea reunion or the Convoy of Honor; or chatting and sing ing at Veterans Village. So, fol lowing up on last week’s “Read er’s” theme of honoring veterans

through reading, you really ought to read his book.

“Lucky Enough” is Beesley’s story of a poor Oklahoma farm boy turned Marine. He hoped to become sports scholarship mate rial but didn’t receive encourage ment from his high school coach, so he turned to the Marines as an

opportunity to make something of himself. He established himself as a leader and landed in Vietnam.

The book weaves Beesley’s Vietnam story with a much-later story of a 1995 visit to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Vietnam story, of course, leads to the fateful day when he stepped on a land mine, resulting in grievous injury to himself and injury or death of friends includ ing his commanding officer. As his Memorial Wall visit progresses, it takes him back to his feelings of guilt over not having prevented the tragedy as point man; turning to his training to fight back from nearly bleeding to death; his recu peration back in the U.S. even as recovering soldiers encountered a devastating less-than welcome home, being spat on and ridiculed by war protestors.

In a brighter turn of events, the support of his wife, Connie,

during the Washington trip takes him back to how they met and decided to get married. He also includes the journey of locating the wife of his commanding of ficer, facing his feelings of guilt, and building a friendship with her and the now-adult baby girl she was carrying at the time of her husband’s death.

This book is a personal glimpse into the physical and emotion al battles faced by any wounded soldier, but particularly difficult for some Vietnam veterans. Bees ley now spends much of his time offering hope and encouragement to other wounded warriors, giving out free copies of his book to help them realize a full, happy life is possible.

Connect with Beesley, or ob tain a copy of the book for your self or a veteran who needs it, at ebeesley@sbcglobal.net or on Facebook (Ed Connie Beesley).

News briefs from around the Branson/Tri-Lakes area

Twenty-first Christmas Tour of Homes is Decem ber 2 - 3

The Neighbors and Friends of Table Rock Lake present the twen ty-first Christmas Tour of Homes, December 2 - 3. Homes will be open to tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a hospitality room at the Kimberling Area Library open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In addition to the tour of homes, this year’s event includes a market place with baked goods and more, a galleria of crafts and unique gifts, and a holiday cafe, serving lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Hospitality Room will in clude drawings for gift baskets, and complimentary coffee and cookies.

Tickets are $20 in advance, and are available through November 30 at Kimberling Area Library,

Harter House in Kimberling City, and Rhodes Family Price Chopper in Branson. The days of the event, tickets are $25, and are available at the library or at any of the featured homes.

Children under the age of 12, photos and videos are prohibited.

All proceeds from the Christmas Tour of Homes benefit the chari ties of Stone and Taney counties.

The Brook Wellness Cen ter partners with MSU Care Clinic

The Brook Wellness Center has announced a new partnership with the MSU Care Clinic, a joint ven ture between Mercy Healthcare System and Missouri State Uni versity. The goal of MSU Care is to increase healthcare access to uninsured adults, ages 18 to 64, who are at 200 percent of the pov erty level.

MSU Care provides free care and medication to enrolled pa tients, and offers learning opportu nities for healthcare students with hands-on clinical practice.

For more information about this partnership, contact The Brook Wellness Center at 417-527-8877.

Annual Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt is December 9

The Branson Parks & Recre ation Department is hosting its third annual Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt on Friday evening, December 9, 2022, at the Branson Community Center located at 201 Compton Drive.

Santa’s elves have once again dropped candy canes all over Eiserman Park, and the Parks Department needs your help to find them all. Crafts and games will be available along with deli cious goodies provided by Parlor

Doughnuts before hunting for can dy canes. Prizes will be handed out to those that find some special candy canes.

The candy cane hunt is offered to kids, ages three to 12 years old. There are two sessions to choose from at 5:30 p.m. and the second at 7 p.m. The cost is $5 per person and you must pre-register online. Everyone is asked to bring their own flashlight for the hunt. Don’t miss out on this fun and unique holiday event!

For more information on these events and to buy tickets online, vis it the Special Events section on the Parks & Recreation’s website Bran sonParksandRecreation.com or call the RecPlex at 417-335-2368.

Table Rock Lake Rotary Club supports holiday as sistance programs

The Rotary Club of Table Rock

Lake donated over $1,000 to support four holiday assistance programs in Stone County. Those programs are United Table Rock Lake’s Shop with a Hero, Shirley Mease’s an nual Thanksgiving Dinner in Reeds Spring, the North Stone County Food Pantry, and the Southern Stone County Food Pantry.

Rotary Club of Hollister receives

school’s commu

nity spotlight award

The Hollister R-V School Dis trict presented the Rotary Club

Table Rock Lake Rotary Club (Special to Branson Globe)

communities with promoting the benefits of and improving their community forest.

is currently accepting monetary donations only in order to provide gift cards to families in need.

Local blind author wins awards for poetry, fiction, memoir,

nonfiction

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of Hollister with its Community Spotlight Award for November at the recent board of education meeting. Dr. Brian Wilson, Su perintendent of Hollister Schools, presented the award on behalf of the school district.

“A school district as small as ours cannot do it all by ourselves,” Wilson stated. “The members of the Rotary Club of Hollister un derstand that we truly are better together, and they go above and beyond to serve our students and to serve our community.”

Parks Department awarded forestry grant for chain saw training

The City of Branson’s Parks & Recreation Department has been notified that it will be awarded a Community Forestry Cost-share grant from the Missouri Depart ment of Conservation for chain saw training. Community Forestry Cost-share is designed to assist

The Community Forestry Costshare will help the City of Branson by training staff in safe operation of a chainsaw. This training will help keep Branson’s many for ested areas healthy and safe by learning how to properly manage the trees and with staff knowing safe use of chainsaws, fewer to no injuries related to chainsaw use is expected from trained personnel.

For more information about the City’s parks, trails and TreeKeep ers program, visit the Parks & Trails section of the Parks & Rec reation’s website, BransonPark sandRecreation.com.

MoDOT, MSHP, regional safety advocates highlight dangers of traffic incidents with mock exercise

To bring attention to the hazards of working along busy highways,

the Missouri Department of Trans portation, Missouri State Highway Patrol, local law enforcement, emergency response partners and safety advocates across the Springfield region will hold a spe cial training exercise. This course has been RESCHEDULED to Tuesday, December 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Strafford CDL Testing Facility, 6951 State Highway OO, Strafford.

The traffic incident management exercise will simulate the response to overturned trucks, both large and small, using the skills and traf fic management techniques target ed in the National Traffic Incident Management Responder Training course.

Make an impact this holiday season

For over two decades, the com munity has supported Branson students through the Christmas Assistance Program. The district

If you or your group could make this holiday season more joyful for families within our communi ty, please return the form (found at http://bit.ly/3EdE2Tv) along with your monetary donation by November 21. Reach out to bran sonchristmas@branson.k12.mo.us with any questions.

Ronda Del Boccio, a blind au thor from Lampe, Missouri, won several writing awards this fall from the Ozarks Writers League (OWL) and Yorkshire Publishing. Del Boccio won first place for her lyric poem, “Receiving Mir acles Every Day,” which tells the Hollister Rotary Club

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story of her rescue cat learning to receive love. Her travel, his torical, western, novel opener, romantic adventure, and inspi rational romance stories also earned her awards.

“I’m especially surprised and honored by the poetry award, since that’s what I write least,” said Del Boccio. “Entering writ ing contests gets my creative juices flowing.”

Members of OWL elected Del Boccio president of the organiza tion. She is also president of the Table Rock Lake Lions Club.

Del Boccio has authored and co-authored several books. Her contributions appear in dozens of books, periodicals and web

sites worldwide.

The Ozarks Writers League is a regional nonprofit organi zation for both published and pre-published authors interested in writing and other creative pur suits. They offer two live confer ences and various virtual events throughout the year. Find the complete winners’ list and learn

more about the organization at OzarksWritersLeague.com.

Del Boccio also received sec ond place from Yorkshire Pub lishing for her memoir about pandemic life. See the full list of winners and learn more about this publisher at YorkshirePub lishing.com.

Annual Breakfast with Santa is December 10

Santa will make a special visit to the Branson RecPlex for the Branson Parks & Recreation De partment’s annual Breakfast with Santa presented by McDonald’s, on Saturday, December 10, 2022.

Three sessions are available at 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The cost is $6 per person, and preregistration is required. Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, juice, milk and coffee provided by McDonald’s, fol lowed by a special visit with Santa himself. Everyone is wel come. All children ages 12 and under will receive a gift from

Santa.

To register online for this event, go to https://secure.rec1. com/MO/branson-mo/catalog. For more information or ques tions, please contact the Branson RecPlex at 417-335-2368 or visit the Special Events section of our website, BransonParksandRec reation.com.

Baldwin named MoDOT State Construction and Materials Engineer

The Missouri Department of Transportation has named Bran di Baldwin as its new State Con struction and Materials Engineer. Baldwin is a graduate of the Uni versity of Missouri and a state licensed professional engineer. She has worked in MoDOT’s Northeast District, Central Of fice and Central District. She will take on her new responsibil ities effective immediately.

Since 2019, Baldwin has served as the project director responsible for delivering the

design-build project for the new Missouri River Bridge on Inter state 70 at Rocheport.

“Brandi has 17 years of expe rience in progressive construc tion, utilities and design-build work with the department,” said MoDOT Assistant Chief Engi neer Eric Schroeter. “We know she will bring the same level of excellence in her new statewide role as she has demonstrated in her other positions at MoDOT.”

As state construction and ma terials engineer, Baldwin will work within the directive out lined by the 2023-2027 State wide Transportation Improve ment Program (STIP) to deliver efficient and innovative trans portation projects with quality inspection and testing to ensure the best use of taxpayer’s dollars. Of the $10 billion in federal and state revenues budgeted in the five-year STIP, the plan details $7.69 billion in road and bridge construction contractor awards, averaging approximately $1.5 billion per year.

“I am excited to have the opportunity to build upon the strong foundation of the Con struction and Materials Division by harnessing the successes of the past to move MoDOT into the future,” Baldwin said. “My focus will be on safely and ef ficiently delivering this largest program of projects in MoDOT’s history.”

Ronda Del Boccio with her guide dog, Glamour (Special to Branson Globe)

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

Branson couple graduates from WGU Missouri with master’s degrees

Cheyenne and Corey Lovelace II, who are married and reside in Branson, recently graduated from WGU Missouri – each with a Master of Science in Management and Leadership. The couple par ticipated in the nonprofit, fully on line university’s commencement ceremony in St. Louis last month, where they and hundreds of other graduates were recognized and celebrated for their achievements.

After Cheyenne and Corey Lovelace graduated with their bachelor’s degrees together in 2017, they thought they were done with school forever. In a turn of events, they decided to continue their academic journey together. Both completed their master’s de grees in 2022 in less than one sixmonth term – all while working full-time and raising a child.

“It is so amazing to have gone

through this higher education jour ney with my husband by my side,” said Cheyenne Lovelace while re flecting on her and her husband’s academic journeys. “WGU made this process easier than I ever could have imagined. From balancing working full-time, raising a 2-yearold, and dealing with a busy life, our program mentors and instruc tors supported us through it all and made going back to school and earning another degree a reality.”

Branson School District’s Focus Groups seek community input

The Branson School District in vites the community to participate

in Focus Groups to seek input on the district. These meetings are in tended to gauge the community’s perspectives on the strategic goals of the district to inform future planning. All meetings are open to the public and will be held in the District Offices located at 1756 Bee Creek Road.

The meeting schedule is as follows:

• November 29, 2022 at 10 a.m. in the District Offices

• November 30, 2022 at 12 p.m. in the District Offices

• November 30, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the District Offices Please email zeligmant@bran son.k12.mo.us noting which meet ing you plan to attend.

FFA attends National Con vention in Indianapolis

The National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Convention was held in Indianapolis, Indiana, earli er this fall. With just under 70,000 attendees at this year’s conven tion, Branson High School’s FFA

had great representation. Three teams of four competed in the Na tional FFA Quiz Contest, with one of the teams placing 17th. While attending the First Ses sion of the Convention, FFA members experienced the opening ceremonies and heard from 4-time Olympic gold medalist and key note speaker, Tamika Catchings. Branson FFA also visited Fair Oaks Dairy during the Conven tion.” At Fair Oaks we were able to tour their facility where they raise and milk over 35,000 dairy cows,” says FFA Adviser, Nicole Crocker.

During the Career Show and

Expo, FFA members were able to explore more than 300 exhibitors representing agriculture, manufac turing, colleges, fundraising and the U.S. Armed Services. “There’s something for everyone; members can discover many agricultural careers and explore opportunities in postsecondary job training and education,” says Crocker. Chapter advisers also gather ideas and new materials for their classrooms.

Branson FFA is led by Aaron Magnuson and Nicole Crocker. The FFA motto gives members 12 short words to live by as they experience the opportunities in the organization: Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.

Pastries with Pops held at Buchanan Elementary Students at Buchanan Elemen tary were all smiles as they en joyed the Pastries with Pops event last week. Before school began,

Corey and Cheyenne Lovelace (Special to Branson Globe)

Branson FFA (Special to Branson Globe)

learners spent time with their fa thers, grandfathers and positive male role models in their lives.

“Pastries with Pops is an annual tradition we’ve coupled alongside the book fair for years, allowing us to partner with families,” says Buchanan Elementary Principal, Dr. April Hawkins. “They con nect with their special learner over

breakfast, and then shop the book fair together. It was such a won derful event, and we appreciated the amazing turnout supporting students.”

November Teacher Proud Tuesday honoree announced

November’s Teacher Proud Tuesday honoree is Jeremy En gle, first-year Physical Education teacher at Cedar Ridge Elementa ry. “Coach Engle has been on fire to take on his dream job as a PE teacher,” says Cedar Ridge Ele mentary Principal, Dr. Michelle Collins. “Coach Engle has high expectations for student participa tion, success and sportsmanship. He is skillful in highlighting indi vidual student strengths and uses these connections to build rela tionships with all students.”

Nominate an outstanding teach er today! Nominations from the community, students and col leagues are accepted through this link: https://bit.ly/3KypLTT. We’re looking forward to celebrat

ing our teaching staff through this initiative!

Gibson Technical Center

Professionals of the Month recognized

Each month, Gibson Technical Center recognizes two students for outstanding work. October’s Pro fessionals of the Month are Na than Bauman and Evan Diaz.

Bauman is a senior from Reeds Spring who is enrolled in our Cu linary Arts program. He loves cooking and is looking forward to studying Culinary Arts and sus tainable farming after high school. Diaz is a senior from Hollister

Jeremy Engle (Special to Branson Globe)

Nathan Bauman (Special to Branson Globe)

who is enrolled in our Culinary Arts program. He loves the chaos of a professional kitchen and is looking forward to attending C of O to study Culinary Arts.

Gibson Technical Center is part of the Reeds Spring School Dis trict and also serves students from 10 other districts in Stone, Taney, and Christian counties.

Erin Hawley, Hollister, chosen as Miss Hard Work U. 2022

Erin (Ren) Hawley, of Hollis ter, Missouri, was chosen as Miss Hard Work U. in the College of the Ozarks 2022 Homecoming Coro nation Ceremony on Nov. 3, 2022. This year’s theme was “Continu ing Our Legacy.”

Hawley is a senior agricultural development major.

Hawley’s court included first runner-up, Ncuti Ishimwe, senior biblical and theological studies major, of Columbia, Missouri.

Second runner-up was Kara Ford, senior allied health science major, of Nixa, Missouri. Third runner-up was Kat Anderson, junior biblical

and theological studies major, of Crane, Missouri. Fourth runner-up was Megan Botta sophomore public relations major, of Roach, Missouri.

Over 25 C of O workstations nominated candidates for Miss Hard Work U. The candidates worked together as a group, along with Elevate Branson, to serve meals to the community.

Hollister staff member of the month for November

The Hollister R-V School District recognized Shay Bone at the No vember board of education meeting as staff member of the month.

Mr. Bone is the grounds direc tor and assistant transportation director for the district. Dr. Sean Woods, Assistant Superintendent of District Operations, shared that the district does not normal ly recognize department directors with this award (it is saved for other district personnel), but Mr. Bone has done such an amazing job that district leaders wanted to recognize him. “Mr. Bone is al ways thinking outside the box to save the district money anywhere he can. When he does that, those extra dollars are able to support the education of students in other ways,” Dr. Woods shared.

Hollister students of the month for November rec ognized

The Hollister R-V School District recognized four students at the No vember board of education meeting as students of the month for Octo ber. Students recognized were:

• Hollister Early Childhood Center: Savannah Mitchell (kindergarten)

• Hollister Elementary School: Zoey Howard (4th grade)

• Hollister Middle School: Ash leyn Galdamez Guevara (7th grade)

• Hollister High School: Kather ine Schaefer (11th grade)

Student wins local competition in Lions poster contest

Brandon Wattenbarger, a sev

Evan Diaz (Special to Branson Globe)

(Left to right): Erin (Ren) Hawley, Michaela Meiners, Jena Schwartze, Esther Rea, Ncuti Ishimwe, Megan Botta, Kat Anderson, Madeline Lingle, Emily Phillips, and Kara Ford (Special to Branson Globe)

Left to right: Shay Bone, BOE President Andy Penrod (Special to Branson Globe)

Left to right: Schaeffer, Guevara, How ard, Mitchell (Special to Branson Globe)

enth grade student at Reeds Spring Middle School, has taken the first step to become an internationally recognized artist by winning a lo cal competition sponsored by the Table Rock Lake Lions Club.

Wattenbarger’s poster was among more than 600,000 entries submit ted worldwide in the annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest. All members of the TRL Lions Club voted. They chose this poster for its originality and artistic merit.

Continuing a more than 30-year tradition, Lions Clubs International is sponsoring the program to em phasize the importance of world peace to young people everywhere.

“Lions are all about vision, both in terms of eyesight and in terms

of a vision of peace and service for our world,” said TRL Lions Club President Ronda Del Boccio, “This competition invites our youth to en vision a peaceful world.”

Del Boccio said she was im pressed by the expression and creativity of the participating stu dents. “It is obvious that these young people have strong ideas about what peace means to them. I’m so proud that we were able to

provide them with the opportunity to share their visions.”

Wattenbarger’s poster now ad vances to the district level. “Our club is cheering for Brandon as his poster advances in the competition, and we hope that his vision will ulti mately be shared with others around the world,” Del Boccio said.

One international grand prize winner and 23 merit award win ners will be selected. The grand prize includes a cash award of $5,000 and will be recognized at a special awards ceremony at Lions Day with the United Nations. The 23 merit award winners will each receive a certificate and a cash award of $500.

TRL Lions Club member Ma rie Tesreau honored Wattenbarg er alongside his art teacher, John Williams, on November 10 at Reeds Spring Middle School.

For additional information about Lions Clubs International Peace Poster Contest and media resources, visit www.lionsclubs. org/peaceposter.

Reeds Spring Primary School Character Students of the Month

October’s character word: Re

sponsibility

The RSMS Leaders of the Pack, a student-council-type group, or ganized the assembly. It included the national anthem, performed by the high school choir, “God Bless America,” sung by RSMS teach er Tricia Weydert, an interpretive dance by RSHS senior Sophia Brown, and a reading of “Old Glory” by RSMS student Maggie Sullivan.

Top row (left to right); Akiko Williams, Tayte Huff, Charlie Conner, Jeremiah Hoover, Clara Burk, Miguel Contreras

Bottom row (left to right): Tae bor Price, Lucy LeMaster, Jules Schneider-Behn, King Loza, Ab bi-Gwen Patrick, Finley Sullivan

Reeds Spring students recognize Veterans

Students showed their apprecia tion for the men and women who have served our country during a Veterans Day Assembly at Reeds Spring Middle School on Thurs day, November 10.

Iraq war veteran Dr. Todd Bak er spoke to students about his ex periences and the sacrifices that our servicemen and women have made and continue to make.

Veterans who attended the as sembly each stood and were rec ognized. A slideshow also recog nized the Reeds Spring School District staff members who are veterans.

Art teacher John Williams, seventh grader Brandon Wattenbarger, and TRL Lions Club member Marie Tesreau (Special to Branson Globe)

Veterans and students recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the Reeds Spring Middle School Veterans Day Assembly. (Special to Branson Globe)

A Night of Honor: 26th Annual Military Gala

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

Beautiful decorations, music, dancing, memories and renew ing of friendships filled the ball room at Chateau on the Lake on Wednesday evening, November 9, as veterans, active military, families and friends gathered for the 26th Annual Military Gala and Banquet, coordinated by the P.O.W. Network each year.

Under direction of Master of Ceremonies Lt. David “Mac” McAllister, USN (Ret.), the Colors were presented by Veterans of the Ozarks, and Susan Heimbach sang the National Anthem. World War II Veteran Alice Cain, celebrating her 100th birthday with family at the Gala, led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Chaplain Capt. Caleb Dunnam, MOARNG, gave the invocation.

A poignant highlight of every Gala is the POW/MIA candle light remembrance, each attendee

speaking the name of a POW or MIA soldier and lighting a candle in their memory. A special white holiday tree holds dog tags with names of Missouri soldiers known to have been POW or still listed MIA, and a commemorative table holds the photo of a family still awaiting closure about their loved one, symbolized by the table’s empty place setting. The honored absent guest this year was Captain David Hrdlicka, listed as POW in Laos in May 1965.

Following traditional formal toasts, a delicious dinner was served, followed by the 247th United States Marine Corps birth day cake cutting with David Op perman, USMC, presiding. During intermission, many guests enjoyed the pleasant evening outdoors watching fireworks by Aaron May field of A.M. Pyrotechnics, before moving into the evening’s special recognitions and presentations.

P.O.W. Network Chairman Mary Schantag thanked all those who made the evening possible, including sponsoring individu als and businesses. She also rec ognized World War II veterans present: Alice Cain, who served in 1944-45 in communications, and Capt. Winsor Morrison, who served in Hawaii and later became a physician with the United States Public Health Service. Dr. Morri son had the privilege of delivering the first baby born in Alaska after it became a state in 1959.

Schantag presented the Patrio tism Award, an annual special trib ute since 2002 to someone whose commitment and spirit of giving in the community is exceptional in scope and time spent. For 2022, the honor went to David McAllister, whose 24 years of service in the Navy encompassed many differ ent assignments and achievement

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The commemorative POW table includes special symbolic items and a photo of the evening’s honored family. (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)

Meeting WW II Veteran Alice Cain was a pleasure. (Photo by Marlene Pacillio)

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

Each year Branson’s Veterans

Veterans Village creates welcoming atmosphere for Veterans Week

Village, located at Ballparks of America, 1000 Pat Nash Drive, is a welcoming gathering place for veterans, active military, first responders, and other patriots and their families during Veterans Week. The Village, which was open daily through November 10, was the site of many group pho tos and informal get-togethers last week, and a place to hang out be tween shows, reunions and other scheduled activities.

The Village offered a day room

for relaxing with provided snacks and coffee. There was plenty of gospel, country, and patriotic music, as veterans and friends brought their instruments for in formal jam sessions as well as special numbers, and local enter tainers occasionally dropped by. A free lunch for veterans at the Mess Hall was sponsored by area restaurants and businesses. Local veteran organizations and caring volunteers staffed the registration and information desk.

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awards, and his wife, Kathy, also a 14-year Navy veteran. The McAl listers are regularly seen volunteer ing with Veterans of the Ozarks; P.O.W. Network; and the Asia Sail or Westpac’rs Association. “Mac” serves as master of ceremonies for several reunions and special events during Veterans Week each year.

Veteran service organizations were on site to assist with any par ticular needs and guide veterans in accessing resources available to them. Organizations support ed veterans through fellowship, PTSD assistance, and service an imals; as well as practical things like home improvement, invest ments, or even a more comfort able therapeutic mattress. Many of these businesses have local storefront locations as well.

If you missed coming by the

Returning to the mic, McAllister presented a special award to Rear Admiral Jeffrey Penfield, USN (Ret.) for his work with Camp Valor Outdoors, which provides outdoor experiences for veterans. Adm. Pen field also served as President of the Mess for the evening’s festivities.

A tribute was given to this year’s designated special honorees, military pilots. Pilots in attendance were rec

Village last week, mark your cal endar for November 5 through 10 next year and check out the Vil lage as a home base for your visit to Branson.

The day room is a great place to relax.

ognized, and McAllister shared sto ries highlighting the service not only of pilots themselves but the aviation community as a whole, including crew members and ground crews. For stories about pilots and other special recognition groups over the years, visit www.veterantributes.org.

In closing, Susan Heimbach’s stir ring rendition of “How Great Thou Art” was met with a standing ovation and many attendees singing along on the final chorus, followed by the benediction by Capt. Dunnam and retirement of the colors. Many guests stayed to enjoy dancing to music provided by veteran Matt Duncan of Artistry Entertainment, who also pro vided music for the cocktail/dancing hour prior to the Gala.

Mark your calendar now for next year’s Gala, November 12, 2023, and don’t miss the special evening of honor, fun and memories.

Special music and jamming in the day room (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)

(Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)

Quilts of Honor presented during Veterans Week

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

Alice Cain, a World War II veteran from El Dorado Springs, Missouri, had a busy Veterans Homecoming Week in Branson. In addition to celebrating her 100th birthday by leading the Pledge of Allegiance and meet ing dozens of other veterans and new friends at the Military Gala and Banquet on November 9, Cain was honored with a “quilted hug of gratitude” by Table Rock Quilts of Honor on November 10.

Several family members at tended the presentation held at the Radisson Hotel in Branson, includ ing twin daughters Meridith Horn er, who flew in from California for the week’s activities, and Marlene Pacillio of Nixa; their spouses; and several grandchildren.

Cain served in the Army during 1944-45, stationed in New Mex

ico where she worked in com munications. Her children and grandchildren were unanimous in praising her work ethic and com mitment to family over the years. Her first husband, also a veteran, passed away when the twins were toddlers, and she later married Virgil Cain, a Purple Heart recip ient who served at Normandy in World War II. After Mr. Cain’s death, Alice remained active in her community and until recent ly, used her own crafting talents to crochet afghans for family and community causes.

Table Rock Quilts of Honor members also participated in the Veterans Day parade, with two pickup truck beds filled with quilts on display. Extra quilts are always carried in case the group meets a veteran who would like to have one, and this year, members pre sented a veteran from Oklahoma with a quilt he admired as he was

in the parade behind the truck. Quilters have had a busy fall with presentations in the area. In addition to several presenta tions with families at area restau rants, 11 veterans were honored with quilts at a recent meeting of Branson Veterans of Amer ica 913: David Orchard, Army 1960-1964; Alex Penrod, Navy 2017-2022; Bob Smither, Army 1984-2008; Brandon Ticnor, Ma rines 2014-2020; Gary Yaden, Air Force 1966-1994; Ronnie Walles, Army 1998-2007; Jack Mustard, Army 1958-1978; Reid Bohner, Army 2006-2014; Fred Bruns, Navy; Robert Robertson, Navy; and Denny Lauderbille, Army. In September, 101-year-old Jack Hamlin of Springfield received a quilt at one of the “concerts on the lake” sponsored by Veterans of the Ozarks.

For more information about Quilts of Honor, including how

to nominate a veteran, visit the Table Rock Quilts of Honor Face

book page or the national web site, www.quiltsofhonor.org.

Alice, pictured here with Table Rock Quilts of Honor members, enjoyed wrapping up in her new quilt and promised it would go right onto her bed at home. (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)

The Quilts of Honor group displayed quilts during the Veterans Day pa rade. (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)

World War II and Korea Veterans share reunions during Veterans Week

cent conflicts in greeting the guests of honor and serving refreshments. A crowd favorite volunteer was of the canine variety, as Hugs Project mascot “Lily,” dressed in her sailor suit, greeted veterans. Lily made lots of new friends by sitting up tall for a handshake and attention.

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

As part of Branson’s Veterans Homecoming Week, a reunion for World War II and Korean War vet erans was held Tuesday, November 8. Lt. David “Mac” McAllister,

USN (Ret.) served as master of cer emonies for the afternoon gathering at Stone Castle conference center.

Volunteers from P.O.W. Network, Military Vehicle Preservation Asso ciation, the Hugs Project and other groups joined veterans of more re

Three World War II veterans at tended this year: Bill Carlisle, Navy, who served in Okinawa; Dwain Bell, Army, who served in the Phil ippines and Okinawa; and Dale Higgins, Navy. Higgins was Grand Marshall for the Branson Veterans Day Parade on Friday, November 11. Several family members were present in honor of World War II veterans recently deceased or un able to travel. Eight Korean War veterans were in attendance, along with family members.

As McAllister made his way around the room with the micro

phone, veterans shared briefly from their experiences, with a common theme of “We just did what we had to do.” A few mentioned narrow escapes, such as a kamikaze attack barely missing their ship. After re turning home, most who survived without serious physical injuries were determined to make the most of their lives and went to work in factories, starting businesses, get ting more education, and raising their families.

Vietnam veteran Eddie Beesley provided musical entertainment, including crowd-pleasing Big Band hits and other songs popular during the World War II era. Beesley, a bilateral amputee since age 19 due to a land mine incident in Vietnam, brought extra applause with his original song “California Angel,” as many could relate to his tribute to a supportive wife. Brooke Burger,

attending with a veteran parent, also sang patriotic music for the enthusi astic audience.

After the introductions and enter tainment, there was plenty of pic ture taking. Veterans were invited to share a photo with a MVPA mem ber on his vintage Army motorcy cle, as they made their way out of the meeting with promises of “See you next year!”

World War II Veteran Bill Carlisle and Lily pose for a photo with a MVPA volun teer and his vintage military motorcycle. (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)

A World War II and a Korea Veteran swap stories. (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)

At the beginning of the parade route, a local family stood holding an American flag, as a way to honor our veterans.

Team Freedom participated in the annual parade.

Veterans Parade Grand Marshall, Dale Higgins; marching with the flag (All pho tos this page by K.D. Michaels)

Bearing our colors; ready to strike up the band

Branson mourns the loss of talented entertainer, Kirk Hunter

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

Branson is mourning the loss of a member of the entertainment family. Kirk Hunter, a gifted vo calist and dynamic entertainer from Branson’s Hot Hits The atre, passed away unexpectedly.

Originally from Detroit, Hunter had made Branson his home since 2005, and starred in the Motown Downtown Show, as well as his own show, a Tribute to Marvin Gaye and The Masters of Soul.

Hunter, who came to Branson from Myrtle Beach, South Car olina, in 2005, had made his liv ing in the entertainment field for more than four decades. Hunter had a long list of favorite enter tainers, but in a recent interview, explained who inspired him most.

“For me, it was Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder,” said Hunter. “Those were the two I was into, as far as soloists go. Group-wise, there were the Temptations and the Four Tops.”

In the same interview, Hunter shared his thoughts on perform ing in Branson.

Said Hunter, “I enjoy Branson because of the people. We have that baby boomer crowd coming in, and people just love what we do. We love our job here, and I would do it for free. That’s the one thing, like with the Marvin Gaye Show, the people tell me that what they love so much is it is so intimate. It’s almost like a family reunion. We have fun with the audience. We clown around, and we’re blessed to do this. It’s our way of giving back.”

Many shared their thoughts of Hunter online, as they heard the news of his passing.

“I just heard the news that Kirk had passed,” said entertain er K.B. Jacks. “I’m in shock and saddened to the core. Kirk was my buddy and performed with me in Branson when I was there as Garth. He was an amazing

person, a great friend, and was extremely talented. He will tru ly be missed. RIP, my friend. We will meet again.”

Said Donna Sallee, “I met Kirk in Branson with Jeff Sallee, when he worked at the Hughes Brothers Theater. He was a great friend and I will never forget our times with him. I’ll never forget his hugs and kind words. He will be missed by everyone that knew him.”

Sade Shine posted, “I am truly at a loss for words right now. My coworker of 11 years has passed on and it’s definitely a great loss to the Branson community, as well as the Motown Downtown Show. Rest up, Kirk Hunter. You will be truly missed.”

A number of Hunters co workers and friends shared their thoughts about this gifted enter tainer with the Branson Globe “I first met Kirk when they brought the Temptations to our

theater, God and Country The ater, back in 2017,” said Darwin ‘Texas Dar’ Schmitz. “Work ing spotlights with their show for three years, three afternoons a week, I got to become great friends with the guys, and in time, I became ‘a brother,’ and got to know them like family. The things I remember most about Kirk Hunter and the guys were all the stories up to bring ing the Temptations Show to our theater. Oh, if those Green Room walls could talk. RIP, Brother.”

Media professional Carrie Anne Mitchell shared, “Kirk Hunter and I met in 2016 when I began my media marketing com pany. After doing a show review and interview with him, we be came fast friends, and we always kept up with each other—him following what I was doing and me following him and his awe some Motown shows. Some times he would call me right

before a show, just to say hello and see how I was, and the con versation would always end with ‘I gotta go on stage now, Carrie Anne, I’ll talk at ya later.’ We loved to talk about our favorite things—Branson, Motown and singing. He always encouraged me to keep on with my singing, which really meant a lot to me. Kirk Hunter was one of the nic est, kindest, sweetest souls, and one of the most hard working and talented Branson entertain ers I’ve ever been blessed to get to know, as well as one of my longtime, treasured, dearest of friends for eight years. Branson, Missouri, has certainly lost a treasure indeed.”

The entertainers and the staff at Branson’s Hot Hits Theatre were all deeply impacted by the news of Hunter’s passing.

Andre Shepard shared the stage with Hunter, and noted,

“Otis Williams of the Tempta tions used to say when he’d look at the other guys in the group, he knew that each one made him feel very confident that every time they went on stage, it was going to be a great show. Kirk and I would do shows together, just the two of us. He’d say we were a great One, Two punch!”

Said entertainer Eddie

Stovall, “We go way back. We had a lot in common, both being from the South. We talked about the way we were raised and our family values. He was just an overall good guy, and he’ll truly be missed.”

Fellow performer Louis Clark said, “I’ve had the pleasure to have shared the stage with Kirk from September 2020 to Octo ber 23 of 2022, here in Branson, Missouri. Never a dull moment with Kirk. He was a realist. Top-

Nationally known comedian with ties to Branson, passes away

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

A comedian with ties to Bran son has passed away.

Nationally known comedian Gallagher passed away on No vember 11. Widely known for smashing watermelons on stage, Gallagher was one of the most recognized comedians in the 1980s and 1990s.

In 2006, Gallagher had a lim

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at possibilities in the military.

In addition to History Alive programs at schools, Camp How ze MVPA volunteers display pieces and interact with guests at Wings Over Dallas and other air shows. “You might say we’re the ‘ground force’ for the Commem orative Air Force,” said Meeks.

At CAF events, visitors can spend time between takeoffs and landings, or waiting their turn for a flight, browsing historical mate rials, hearing a presentation, and viewing ground vehicles of the same era as the historic aircraft.

Learn more about Military Vehicle Preservation and Camp Howze MVPA, or arrange for a historical presentation for a school or other group, at www. camphowzemvpa.com.

ited engagement of shows at the Moe Bandy Theater, located across the street from Walmart and the Branson Mall on Bran son’s famous 76 Country Boule vard.

Gallagher could often be seen standing along the Branson strip, in front of the theater, smashing watermelons as a way of promot ing his shows.

notch singer and entertainer. Would give you or anyone the shirt off his back. What I admired most about my friend was he told it like it was. I’ll miss my friend and brother. Get some sleep now, bro!”

The Branson Hot Hits The atre will hold a special memorial show in honor of Kirk Hunter on November 21. Show time is 7:30

pm, with pre-show refreshments served at 7 p.m. The show will be a compilation of all of the shows at the Branson Hot Hits The ater—Motown Downtown, Doo Wop and More, Golden Sounds of The Platters, Patsy to Patsy, Dean Martin and More, and Soft Rock/James Taylor Tribute.

Tickets are only $15, and all

ticket sales from the evening as well as donations collected will go to Hunter’s family to pay for his final expenses. Reservations are suggested but are not re quired. To reserve your tickets, call the box office at 417-3377426. Branson’s Hot Hits Theatre is located at 206 S. Commercial Street in downtown Branson.

Locals inducted into Reeds Spring Hall of Fame

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

More than 100 attended a recent ceremony honoring the latest inductees into the Reeds Spring Hall of Fame.

Since beginning in 2015, the Reeds Spring Hall of Fame has gained 63 members. This year, in their 10th Hall of Fame Cere mony, new members were wel comed. All members inducted at this year’s service were in the Legacy Builder category and are known for ‘building an endearing and enduring legacy.

The ceremony was held at the New Testament Christian Church in Reeds Spring.

Three generations of the Blevins Family were inducted into the Hall of Fame. The fam

ily has spent decades doing ma sonry work for Johnny Morris at Dogwood Canyon, Big Ce dar Lodge and Bass Pro Shops.

Andrea Chavez was select ed because she inspires staff, teachers and students in her role as Intermediate School Principal in the Reeds Spring School District.

Carrie Padilla was selected as a Hall of Fame member because of her 17 years of service with the Stone County Fire Protec tion District Auxiliary, where she serves as president.

Hank Smythe was honored for his service on the Stone County Planning and Zoning Committee.

Bud and Lynda Lynn were

honored to be welcomed into the Hall of Fame. Dr. Lyn da Lynn is an award winning songwriter who has been writ ing music since 1992. Bud was honored for his nearly 40 years of work in the Ozarks’ Tourism Industry.

Reeds Spring graduate and Vietnam veteran David Maul din and his wife Ginger were on hand to facilitate the annual transfer of the Hall of Fame’s Traveling Quilt of Honor from the Gary Lewis family to Bud Lynn.

The Hall of Fame commit tee expressed their gratitude to the New Testament Christian church for providing facilities for the event.

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Jim Holt is pictured with Hall of Fame inductees Bud and Lynda Lynn. (Special to Branson Globe)

Faith Community Health announces capital campaign

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In the coming months, Faith Community Health (FCH) will call 1232 Branson Hills Parkway home. “We have been located in the heart of Branson since 2010. Our current building was in need of repairs and maintenance with the investment outweighing the benefits” said Anne E McGregor, Interim Executive Director of the charitable clinic, which provides health services and medications to the medically underserved from the communities of Stone and Taney counties. “Our board made the good decision to pursue options elsewhere and prioritized location and convenience.”

The new location, on Branson Hills Boulevard off Highway 65, gives access to individuals com ing from all points across the two-county area. “The board rec ognizes that access to medical care is pivotal in the management of ill ness, both chronic and non-chron ic. The members using Faith Com munity Health have prioritized time as a value; we are happy to be able to honor that with a location that addresses the concern,” said Lisa Marshall, FCH Board Chair.

“The cost to renovate the site was not anticipated in our annual budget.” McGregor shared. The non-for-profit clinic estimates the investment to be approximately $100,000. “We have begun a cam paign to raise the needed funds in under 60 days, leaning on mem bers of our community to join in the effort. We believe that FCH serves the entire community by serving with excellence the work ing underinsured. The move to a new location will only enhance FCH’s presence in that effort.”

To make a donation to the “Car ing for our Neighbors in a New Home ‘’ campaign, please visit the FCH website (https://www.faith communityhealth.org/) and click the donate button. The clinic has already raised half of the needed funds and hopes to have the entire amount realized by December 1.

Faith Community Health is a charitable medical clinic which serves the underinsured and un der-resourced in Stone and Taney counties. Patients benefit from af fordable, income-based access to primary care, mental health, vision and prescription services.

For more information about ser

vices or to learn how a business can gain access for employees, please visit the website: https:// www.faithcommunityhealth.org/.

FCH Board Member Babette Fogel (above) and FCH Board President Lisa Marshall (below) write scripture on the floor of the new clinic. (Special to Branson Globe)

Holiday season events set for Johnny Morris properties

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

The Johnny Morris Foundation Conservation Attractions will kick off the holiday season in style this weekend.

A Wine and Dine Tasting Din ner is set for November 19 at 5 p.m., at the Canyon Grill at Dog wood Canyon. Enjoy a compli

mentary beverage prior to expe riencing a delicious five-course, chef-inspired menu, paired with a unique selection of wines from premier wine companies to com plement the meal. Enjoy dinner by a warm fire, with a waterfall view for this prestigious event, which begins at 5 p.m. Cost is

$135.75 per person. Saturday’s event features wine from the Pris oner Wine Company. A second event, to be held on December 10, will feature Booker and Meiomi wines.

For more information, vis it https://dogwoodcanyon.org/ event/wine-dine/.

Scuba Claus makes his debut on November 22, each Tuesday and Friday night through Decem ber 23, at Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquari um. Enjoy hot chocolate while you listen to Mrs. Claus reading “‘Twas the Night Before Christ mas” and enjoy Scuba Claus as he

spreads Christmas cheer under water, diving in the Great Barrier Reef. Prices vary depending on package selected. Events are held Tuesday and Friday nights, at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Visit https://wondersofwildlife. org/holidays/ for more informa tion.

Branson Police Department again participates in No Shave November

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

You may be noticing some physical changes on a number of the Branson Police Department officers and staff. According to a Facebook post, the Branson Police Department is once again taking part in No Shave No vember. For a minimum donation of $50, the normally clean-shaven

officers or employees can wear a well-maintained beard throughout the month of November.

Women are allowed to participate by adding blue color to their hair during the month of November.

No Shave November began in Branson in 2019. Each year, the BPD raises money to help a mem

ber of the law enforcement com munity. This year, all money raised will be presented to Margo Wheel er, wife of Taney County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Matt Wheeler. Margo is currently battling stage 3 colon cancer.

The public is encouraged to get involved in the No Shave Novem

ber project by challenging an offi cer to participate and paying his $50 minimum donation. To make that challenge, simply send the Branson Police Department a message via Facebook. You may select the offi cer to challenge. If you don’t have an officer or staff member in mind, one can be selected for you.

Challenge donations can be made via check, made payable to the Branson Police Academy Alumni Association with the memo: No Shave November and the Officer’s name. Checks can be dropped at the Police Department Records win dow. Payments can also be made to the BCPAA via PayPal.

College of the Ozarks Armstrong McDonald School of Nursing ranked No. 1 in Missouri

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The Armstrong McDonald School of Nursing (AMSON) at College of the Ozarks recently ranked as the top nursing program in Missouri for 2023, with a score of 98.85 out of 100 by RegisteredNursing.org.

“We are excited and honored to be recognized for this distinction,” said Janice Williams, nursing pro gram director.

“The success of AMSON is at tributed to God’s favor, dedicated and expert faculty/staff, the com passionate and hardworking char acter of our students, and excellent support from clinical partners.”

In October 2022, Registered Nursing.org released their annual

RN Programs Rankings – 2023 Edition, placing College of the Ozarks as the top nursing program in Missouri. Initiated in 2017, the ranking system categorizes the nation’s college nursing programs based on the results of The Nation al Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN exam), a post-grad uation screening test which en sures nursing graduates are pre pared for an entry-level nursing position. The ranking considers additional program features such as tuition cost, average program length, geographical coverage and other measurable factors.

The program has achieved out standing results since its inception

— earning consistently high scores on the NCLEX-RN exam, achiev ing a 100 percent satisfaction rate among employers, and 100 per cent job placement for graduates, often prior to graduation.

Founded in 2006, The Armstrong McDonald School of Nursing seeks to provide students with effec tive training while pursuing their mission statement: “To present a Christ-centered, biblically-based, character-driven nursing education program, while preparing qualified individuals for a spiritual role as a professional nurse, providing ser vice to Christ and humankind.”

Alumni consistently rate the nursing faculty as the top rea

Dr. Jerry C. Davis, C of O, honored by Dept. of Defense

Submitted to Branson Globe

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced that Dr. Jerry C. Da vis, chancellor of College of the Ozarks, was honored with a Patri ot Award in recognition of his ex traordinary support of the College of the Ozarks employees and fam ily members of those that serve in the National Guard and Reserve.

Davis was nominated by Cpt. Alex Eaton-Williams, assistant professor of military science at College of the Ozarks and mem

ber of the Army National Guard. The Patriot Award was presented to Davis by Williams during a per

formance of the College’s Patri otic Play, “A Flight to Faith,” on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022.

son for their success. The staff engage in a one-on-one pre ceptorship with the students to familiarize them with a typical

patient caseload, study for the NCLEX-RN exam, and prepare for post-graduation responsibil ities.

The Armstrong McDonald School of Nursing (AMSON) at College of the Ozarks recently ranked as the top nursing program in Missouri for 2023, with a score of 98.85 out of 100 by RegisteredNursing.org. (Special to Branson Globe)

Branson Globe Fishing Report: Week of November 16

By GARY J. GROMAN, Free lance Journalist LAKE TANEYCOMO

The lake level at 6 a.m. on No vember 16, 2022, is 708.24. They are releasing 2134 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/Method in Trophy Area: Black cop perhead and ruby 2 midges,

small scuds, holographic green crackleback

• General Guide Comments: Cold weekend. Had 21 ladies from the RRWFF Club fishing Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Everyone had a great time and caught fish!

River Run Outfitters is a full-service Orvis Endorsed Fly Shop that provides guided fly fishing trips on Upper Lake Tan eycomo using non-motorized McKenzie-style drift boats. This report contains excerpts from River Run’s full report. 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: 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: Still catching numbers of trout, with a few decent ones, drifting an egg and scud when the current is going.

• Most productive Bait/Method out of Trophy Area: Drifting night crawlers or a pink Trout Magnet under an indicator (6 ft).

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 16, 2022 is 909.87. The Summer Power Pool is 917.0. Guide: Eric Prey, Focused Fishing Guide Service

• Number of Guide Trips on Table Rock Lake this week: 3

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

• Most Productive Lure/Meth od: Drop Shot Rig, Football Jig & Swimbait

• General Guide Comments: With the massive change in the weather, fish have started to move into a winter pattern. Water temperature is still a little high for this time of year, but it has dropped into the upper 50s, and the bait fish are on the move into the creeks. Look for bait to be in the main channel of larger SEE FISHING REPORT, PAGE 45

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creeks and target them with a drop shot rig or a 3” swimbait fished in and around the shad. For further information or to book a trip with Eric, please contact him through Focused Fishing Guide Service by either calling 417-860-4743 or through the website http://www.focused fishing.com.

Guide Jordon Issacs, Freedom Fishing Guide Service

• Number of Guide Trips on Table Rock Lake this week: 2

• General Rating of quality of fishing for: Dam area: De cent; Mid lake area: Good; James River area: Decent; Lower White River area: Good; Upper White River area: Decent

• Most Productive Lure/Meth od: Jewel Scope Spin and ice jig in 15-30 ft. of water

• General Guide Comments: Overall decent fishing. The fishing has been a little tougher than normal, but if you start looking at mouths of creeks in deep water with an ice jig or a Jewel Scope Spin you can catch a few nice fish! I’m also noticing the crappie begging to get into the fall pattern. Suspended over deep water on channel swings, most of them caught on monkey milk maribou jig by wager baits.

For more information or to book a trip with Jordon, please contact him through Freedom Fishing Guide Service at https:// www.freedomfishingguide.com/ or by phone at 417-251-2322.

Taney County Health Department shares holiday food safety guidelines

Submitted to Branson Globe

To make sure your holiday fes tivities stay festive, and everyone stays healthy, the food safety ex perts at the Taney County Health Department would like to share the four core guidelines for food safety.

Clean. Bacteria spreads from kitchen items being dirty, so keep cutting boards, knives, utensils, counter tops and your hands clean. Separate. To decrease the risk of cross contamination, be sure to separate meat, poultry, fish and

eggs in your shopping cart, gro cery bags and refrigerator.

Cook. Use a food thermometer to measure the internal tempera ture of cooked foods.

Chill. Refrigerate foods quick ly to prevent bacteria growth, and

don’t defrost frozen foods at room temperature.

For more information, contact the Taney County Health Depart ment at 417-334-4544, or visit our website at www.taneycohealth. org,

BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA

FOREVER (PG-13)

FRI - THU: 11:20 AM, 3 PM, 6:50 PM

OZARKS: LEGACY & LEGEND IMAX

FRI - THU: 10 AM

TICKET TO PARADISE (PG-13)

FRI - THU: 1:00, 4:30, 7:10

BLACK ADAM (R)

FRI - THU: 12:20, 3:30, 7:30

TOP GUN: MAVERICK (PG-13)

FRI - THU: 12:30, 3:50, 7:10

SHE SAID (R)

FRI - THU: 1:40 P • 4:20 P • 7:30 P

MENU (R) 2:00 P • 4:30 P • 7:00 P

BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA

FOREVER (PG-13)

FRI - THU: 12:30 P • 2:00 P • 4:00 P • 6:30 P • 7:30 P

TICKET TO PARADISE (PG-13)

FRI - THU: 1:20 P • 4:10 P • 6:50 P

BLACK ADAM (PG-13)

FRI - THU: 1:40 P • 4:20 P • 7:05 P

LYLE, LYLE, CROCODILE (PG)

FRI - THU: 1:20, 4:00, 6:50

RUNNING THE BASES (PG)

FRI - THU: 1:00, 4:10, 7:00

TOP GUN: MAVERICK (PG-13)

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

PREY FOR THE DEVIL (PG-13)

FRI - THU: 2:00 P • 4:30 P • 7:00 P

SOLUTION to last week’s Sudoku

Today in history

• 1307 William Tell reputedly shoots apple off his son’s head

• 1477 First English dated printed book “Dictes & Sayengis of the Phylosophers” by William Cax ton at his press in London

• 1497 Portuguese navigator Vas co da Gama reaches the Cape of Good Hope

• 1626 St. Peter’s Basilica is con secrated, replacing an earlier basilica on the same site and becoming the world’s largest Christian basilica

• 1865 Mark Twain publishes “Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County”

• 1872 Suffragette Susan B. An thony is arrested by a U.S. Dep uty Marshal and charged with illegally voting

• 1916 British General Douglas Haig finally calls off the 1st Battle of the Somme in World War I after more than 1 mil lion soldiers had been killed or wounded

• 1928 Walt Disney’s “Steamboat Willie” released, first Mickey Mouse sound cartoon

• 1959 “Ben-Hur” directed by William Wyler and starring Charlton Heston premieres in New York City (Academy Awards Best Picture 1960)

• 1970 Linus Pauling declares large doses of Vitamin C could ward off colds

• 1978 In Jonestown, Guyana, 918 members of the Peoples Temple are murdered or commit suicide under the leadership of cult leader Jim Jones

• 1987 Cubs Andre Dawson is 1st player from a last-place club to win an MVP

• 1991 Muslim Shi’ites release hostages Terry Waite & Thomas Sutherland

• 1993 Black and white leaders in South Africa approve new dem ocratic constitution

• 2018 American missionary John Allen Chau killed on forbidden North Sentinel Island, Bay of Bengal by one of world’s most isolated tribe

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

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ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCI

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

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

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

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

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

EVERY FRIDAY ON SITE AT GUMI CAMP USA from noon until 2 p.m.: Licensed counselor/combat veteran available for group or private meetings • Free tour of the CAMP • Free meal provided by the Blue Star Mothers • Job placement assistance on and off site provided • Reflection and on-site workshops for spouses suffering from PTSD, mothers and fathers suf fering from a loss of a son or daughter due to combat and more. Please call, text, or email and let us know you’re coming. Tim Hadler, 417-559-3892 tmhadler@gmail.com For directions to the camp entrance, Google GUMI CAMP USA and tap di rections. We are here for you and your family’s needs.

IF MY PEOPLE, WHICH ARE CALLED BY MY NAME, shall hum ble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

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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FOR SALE: PRIDE VICTORY 4 WHEEL POWER SCOOT ER with a basket & cover. Also a Bruno hydraulic lift, all brand new. Asking $2,000. Call 417-739-1314.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

HOMES FOR RENT/SALE

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

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

FOR SALE: RED 1966 MUS TANG COUPE with a straight-six automatic. Fair condition and will consider trade. Asking 6K OBO. Phone 417-294-3104

FOR RENT: 2 BEDROOM/2 BATH CONDO, BRANSON. Great loca tion. $800/month. First month plus $650 deposit/application required. If interested, text 417770-3194 or e-mail scone20LLC@ gmail.com.

CONDOS/APARTMENTS

FOR RENT: 2 BED/2 BATH CONDO, $1200/month. Pools, club house, golf, game room, the aters, restaurants. Furnished or not. Call 541-252-3015

2 BED, 1 BATH APARTMENT in Hollister. $540/month, $500 de posit. No smoking, no pets. Must pass background check. $50 appli cation fee/applied to first month if accepted. 417-365-3836.

FOR RENT: 2 bed/2 bath apart ment in a good Branson location. All appliances included. $700/ month. 417-339-7777

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HELP WANTED HELP WANTED

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

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

BRANSON SCENIC RAILWAY: THE POLAR EXPRESS – Hiring hot chocolate and cookie servers, carolers, now through Dec. 23. Apply in person at Branson Scenic Rail way 206 E. Main St., from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

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

– John 3:16