Branson Globe, December 2, 2022

Reeds

The Reeds Spring Wolves will play for the Class 3 football title on Saturday, December 3. RSHS defeated Sullivan 49-20 in the state semifinal.

“I’m so proud of everything that

they’ve done this year,” said head coach Andy McFarland.

James Dowdy scored three touch downs for the Wolves. Blandy Burall, Tracen Cobb, Adam Lewis and Addi son Abshire also scored touchdowns.

“I told them this is the first time in

Championship

school history we’ve ever been there. Let’s not be satisfied with just mak ing it, let’s go win,” McFarland said. The championship game will be played against Cardinal Ritter at the University of Missouri at 11 a.m. on December 3.

Annual Branson Globe toy and food drive underway in

Remembering Pearl Harbor

Remembrances to be held at Clay Cooper Theatre, American Legion Post #637

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

Eighty-one years ago, just before 8 a.m. on Sunday, December 7, 1941, Japanese warplanes struck, suddenly and without warning, the U.S. Naval base at Pearl Har bor in Honolulu, Territory of Ha waii. All of the eight battleships in the harbor were damaged, four were sunk; the USS Arizona was not able to be raised and remains part of a national memorial site. The attack also destroyed several cruisers and other ships and 180 aircraft, and 2,403 Americans died, with another 1,178 wounded.

Because the attack was on a neu tral nation with no official declara tion of war—Japan wanted to pre

Stone, Taney counties

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By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer The Branson Globe is holding their third annual toy and food drive to help make the holiday a

The Reeds Spring Wolves won their state semifinal football game over Sullivan 49-20. (Special to Branson Globe)

Haygoods Christmas Show is a phenomenal experience

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

One of Branson’s most popular shows is The Haygoods, a group of six siblings that have taken Branson by storm. The wildly tal ented family of musicians and vo calists are known for pulling out all the stops in their Branson show, and their 2022 Christmas Show is no exception.

As the Haygoods celebrate their 30th season in Branson, they’re giving the audiences a remarkable Christmas performance that is big ger and better than ever.

“We’ve re-worked multiple segments of the show and added brand new segments, as well. New costumes, new music, new special effects,” said Timothy Haygood. “Catherine has a brand new harp solo. She floats on a cloud of mist and performs a stunning version of Silent Night, arranged by a Dis

ney Orchestral arranger we work with. Catherine also has a segment where she changes her dress in stantly five times, and plays every instrument on stage within about a minute and 30 seconds! We also have an all new finale with mas sive spark waterfalls, Banjo Claus does some crazy stuff, there is a new acapella song, and lots more!”

Traditionally, the Haygoods cre ate two new shows each year—a regular season show and one for the holidays. With all that’s new in the 2022 Christmas show, there are some pieces that are audience favorites and remain a part of the show each year.

Said Timothy, “ ‘Mary Did You Know’ will never leave the show. Dominic’s version is unlike any thing else you’ve ever heard. He gets a standing ovation every per

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Taneyhills Library receives generous grant

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

The Taneyhills Library was a recipient of a grant from the Stan ley and Elaine Ball Foundation, through the Central Trust Com pany. The Foundation was creat ed to assist charitable organiza tions in Greene, Christian, Stone and Taney Counties. Grants are awarded for charitable uses and purposes, with the foundation’s primary focus being to enhance educational opportunities and to provide for disadvantaged chil dren.

The $25,000 grant will be used for the library’s eBook subscription, as well as the sum mer reading program and to add more children’s and young adult books.

“It is important that we con tinue to upgrade the children’s book collection and offer educa tional children’s programs,” ex

plained Library Director Marcia Schemper Carlock. “A few years ago we purchased a laptop lab for teaching computer classes. And, the in-library programming, such as summer reading, has experi enced tremendous growth. Over

summer’s program.”

Schemper-Carlock and the Taneyhills Library remain grate ful to the Stanley and Elaine Ball Foundation for their help, this year, and in the past.

“We were blessed to have been

Stone County Loaves and Fishes set to begin in January

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

A group of area churches and volunteers have banded together to make sure Stone County will once again hold their wintertime Loaves and Fishes program, of fering a hot meal each night of the week for anyone, either dine in or carry out.

The program is free to the pub lic. Meals will be served January 2 to March 31, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

• Monday meals will be served at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 30 James River Road in Kimberling City.

• On Tuesday, come to Our Lady of the Cove Catholic Church, 20 Kimberling Bou levard, Kimberling City.

• The site of the Wednesday evening meal is Ignite Church, 19585 Mo. Hwy. 413 in Reeds Spring.

• First Baptist Church is where the Thursday meal is served. Their address is 161 Heaven’s Way, Kimberling City.

• Friday meals are served in two locations—the United Methodist Church of Kimber ling City in the Kimberling City Shopping Center, and

Life Song United Methodist Church, 331 State Hwy. 78 in Reeds Spring.

• On Saturday, meals are served at the Church of Christ, 7 Northwoods Drive in Kim berling City. Sunday, go to the Reeds Spring Communi ty Church, 37 Leighs Way in Reeds Spring.

Everyone is welcome to attend; no qualifications are needed. If Reeds Spring School is canceled, there will be no Loaves and Fish es that night.

For more information, contact Dennis at 785-564-0523.

Pictured, left to right: Karen Hall, Central Trust; Steve Kneeshaw, Taneyhills Li brary; Marcia Schemper Carlock, Taneyhills Library; Patty Johns, Central Trust; and Jason Flores, Central Trust. (centraltrust.net)

The Haygoods Christmas Show, on stage at the Clay Cooper Theatre (Special to Branson Globe) SEE HAYGOODS CHRISTMAS,

Concerned Women for America Christmas Luncheon planned

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The Taney County Prayer/Action Chapter of Concerned Women for America (CWA) Missouri invites area women to join them for their Christmas Luncheon on Tuesday, December 13, at 10 a.m. The lun cheon will be at Grandma’s Café, 1315 W. 76 Country Blvd., Branson. Special guest speaker for the lun cheon will be Michele Dean, Exec utive Director of Christian Action Ministries. Since 1984, CAM has helped to combat food insecurity in Taney County. Last year, they pro

vided more than 40,000 individual cases of assistance, including nearly 500,000 meals and more than 2 mil lion pounds of food distributed.

Prior to joining CAM, Michele served as children’s director at Tri-Lakes Christian Church and as Marketing Director at Faith Com munity Health. She has a deep love for God, her family, and her com munity, and is a shining example of doing the Father’s business through serving others. Her enthusiasm and giving spirit will inspire you!

CWA suggests inviting your pas

tor’s wife to the luncheon, maybe even paying for their lunch if you can. Pastors’ wives do so much for congregations and communities, and CWA would like to honor them with a small gift of appreciation at this meeting.

Cost for the soup/salad luncheon is $15 including taxes and tip. Please also bring $1 to donate to Christian Action Ministries. RSVP by Satur day, December 10, to CWA Mis souri Southern Area Director Haven Howard, havenhoward01@gmail. com, or by text at 417-263-0425.

Two area parades offer holiday fun this weekend

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

This weekend will offer a great op portunity to get in the holiday spirit with two exciting Christmas parades.

The annual Kimberling City Christmas Parade and Tree Light ing Ceremony are set for Saturday, December 3 at 3 p.m. The day’s festivities include cocoa and cook ies, and a photo op with Santa. Wrap up the day with the annual tree lighting ceremony at dusk at

the Port of Kimberling Marina. For more information, visit their website, www.ckcmo.com.

The 74th Annual Adoration Pa rade and Lighting Ceremony will take place in Branson on Decem ber 4. The long-standing event begins with the lighting of the Ad oration Nativity Scene on Mount Branson, above Lake Taneycomo at 5:30. The lighting is followed by the annual parade, featuring

bands and floats sharing the “Rea son for the Season.” The parade runs along Branson Landing Bou levard and through parts of down town Branson.

The City of Forsyth Christmas parade will be held the following weekend, on December 10 at 2 p.m. For more information, con tact the Forsyth Chamber of Com merce, via their website, www. forsythmissouri.org.

Pets of the Week

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

our neighbors that need a hand-up to have a brighter holiday season. We ask for your help again. Please con sider donating new toys and stock ing stuffers and non-perishable food items to help those in need.

Items may be dropped off at The Flagstore, located at 114 S. Com

mercial Street, Motel 6 at 1023 W. Main Street in Branson, The World’s Largest Toy Museum at 3609 West 76 Country Blvd., and the Branson Globe Office, 2460 S. Business 65, Suite 106 in Hollister.

Food donated will go to Christian Action Ministries, as well as being used to fill the blessings boxes in Branson and Hollister. Toys will be given to the Salvation Army for

their annual toy distribution event.

Toys and food will be collected through December 23. Please help us spread the word as we work to gether to make the holidays merry for our neighbors in need. For more information, or to become a dropoff site for this year’s drive, please contact the Branson Globe at info@ bransonglobe.com or KD at kdmi chaelsbranson1@gmail.com.

Viper is a 6-month-old female. Viper and her four litter mates came from a hoarding situation so they haven’t been socialized much. In the time they have been with us, they have made a lot of progress from bouncing off walls to letting us pet them. With more work and love, the Furious Five (from Kung Fu Panda) won’t be so furious.

Meet Bubbles

Our December Pet of the Month

O’FALLON is a 3-year-old male Kelpie mix. He was owner relinquished. This guy likes other dogs but not horses, cats or chickens. He has the best ears ever and is ready to hear your voice.

Bubbles is a 5 year old Chihuahua, he loves to sing with the sound of the Police and Ambulance sirens. He loves to take sun baths. He has more clothes than his Mom and Dad.

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Barbara Fairchild is guest speaker at YES! Church meeting and luncheon

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The OH YES I CAN! Women’s Ministry at YES! Church, 360 Emer son Rd., Branson West/Reeds Spring welcomes Barbara Fairchild as guest speaker at the December 13 meeting and luncheon. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. with worship leader, Sami Johnson. All women are invited to attend!

A beautifully decorated luncheon will be served in the fellowship hall immediately following the service. To reserve a seat for the luncheon, please text or call 417-335-1189 before Dec. 11. There is no charge. Merry Christmas from the OH YES I CAN! Women at YES! Church. You will be blessed by the minis try of Barbara Fairchild. “Everything I do revolves around my belief in God. Even though I was raised in the church throughout my childhood, a relationship with Jesus Christ be came very personal to me one Sun day morning in August 1971. On my knees in a church in Nashville, Ten

nessee, Jesus Christ invaded my life! That’s the best way I can describe that encounter.”

“I was pursuing a country music career at the time, and I have enjoyed many years and made wonderful life long friends in that field of music. But nothing compares to the exceeding greatness of knowing Jesus Christ as my Lord! God had some plans in mind for me that I would never have dreamed of. And that part of my life is still being written every day!”

“When I became a Christian I couldn’t stop talking about Jesus and still haven’t! I talked to everyone who would listen and lots of folks who wouldn’t! I heard someone once say, ‘Baby Christians will make some messes, but I’d rather have a nursery than a graveyard.’ I’ve learned a lot about sharing Christ with others since those early days. You don’t have to steamroll people to share the love of God with them. Without a doubt, they will feel that love if you extend it to them because God won’t

let it come back empty handed.”

Barbara Fairchild has been sing ing since she was five years old. The phrase “To see her is to love her,” is really true of Barbara. Her sincere love for people and her vi brant personality make everyone around her feel good. Her Sunday morning worship service which first began in Branson in 1992 has inspired thousands of visitors from across the United States. Those who attended the service can testify to the life-changing effect Barbara and her husband, Roy Morris, have had on their lives.

However, after 25 years of doing the Sunday service and performing in their own show in Branson, they began to feel a change was coming. So after much prayer and several confirmations, the time had come for God to set their calendar to where he wants them to be. They are now more flexible and open to travel and take concert dates and ministry opportu nities outside of Branson. Roy still

does “The Statler Brothers Revisited Show” (a tribute to the Statler Broth ers), but his schedule gives him time to travel with Barbara when needed. They will continue to hold “A Tribute to Veterans” Service during Veterans Homecoming Week in No vember. Veterans affectionately gave her a name that she treasures, “The Veterans’ Sweetheart.” Roy and Bar bara share a strong love and commit ment to work tirelessly for Veterans’ causes and passionately state their feelings. “We owe it to our Veterans to honor them and let them know we haven’t forgotten the sacrifices they made. We have to pass this knowl edge on to our younger generations. Our heritage is a sacred gift that must be cared for or it will be lost.”

Barbara’s had many exciting ac complishments in her country music career and from her involvement in gospel music. She’s been nominated twice for the prestigious Grammy Award: one for her No. 1 country record, “The Teddy Bear Song,” and

“Lullaby for Teddy” in the children’s music category. She has appeared on many television shows and specials. Currently, you can see Barbara on the RFD-TV Network on two of their most popular shows, “Country Fam ily Reunion” and “The Wednesday Prayer Meeting.”

Among Barbara’s extensive mu sical recordings two of her most treasured experiences are amaz ing recordings she did with Can dy Hemphill Christmas and Tanya Goodman Sykes in the group, HEIR LOOM in the early ‘90s. The group’s beautiful voices were critically ac claimed in such albums as “Apples of Gold,” and “Uncommon Love.” Barbara realized a long-time dream along with two of her best friends in country music on August 12, 2003, when Sharon White, Connie Smith and Barbara joined Sharon’s hus band, Ricky Skaggs, who produced their album, “Love Never Fails.” “It doesn’t get any better than that for me,” says Barbara.

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YES! CHURCH, REEDS SPRING, MO

Dave Says: Are debit cards safe for online purchases?

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

Dave,

I use a debit card for all my regular, day-to-day purchases. However, I use a credit card for plane tickets, big ticket items, or when I shop online because some one told me it’s easier to dispute purchases when they’re made with a credit card. Are you putting your checking account at risk by using a debit card for these types of pur chases?

Wendy

Dear Wendy, I don’t know who this “some one” is, but they’re a lousy fi nancial advisor. The firm of Someone, They Said, and I Heard? That’s a financial plan ning company you don’t want to work with. A debit card has the exact same protections for fraud that a credit card has. It does come out of your check ing account, but the bank has to put it back once you dispute the

charge and prove your dispute. It may take a day or two, but they’ll get it done.

I’ve used a debit card for de cades, and I haven’t owned a credit card since way back in my dumb-with-money days. I’ve never had any problems using a debit card, and I’m not going to make the mistake of playing around with debt ever again. I hope you won’t either!

— Dave

Stock Market Insights: December bragging

win the World Series. So if De cember were a baseball player, it would be bragging about its stock market stats too.

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

It ain’t bragging if you can back it up.” Dizzy Dean is one of the greatest baseball players in Major League Base ball history. He said this famous quote before the 1934 season about how many games he and his brother would win that year as pitchers. Dizzy said, “me and Paul’ll win 45 games this year,” and the St. Louis Cardinals will

The markets like December. Investors and financial advisors are more bullish (optimistic) in December than in any other year. The American Association of In dividual Investors survey shows that for the last 20 years, investor confidence has been higher in De cember than in any other month.

Maybe it’s because people believe in the so-called Santa Claus rally. But the truth is that historically, the stock market doesn’t become an above-aver age performer until after Christ mas, during the last few days of December and the beginning of January.

Since 1950, the S&P 500 in dex has averaged a monthly gain

of 1.55% in December, making it the third best month of the year behind November and April. It might be because it’s followed by a solid January, which is his torically positive with an aver age monthly gain of 1.07% since 1950, according to the Stock Trader’s Almanac.

I feel optimistic about this De cember too, even though there are significant risks in play this year. Most notable are a declin ing housing market, continued inflation, and an aggressive Fed eral Reserve (Fed). While these risks aren’t going away anytime soon, the stock market could go into year-end with some gains if it follows its historical pattern.

Markets may have their work cut out for them this December, but I like the odds. The reason is I know the S&P has been posi

tive in December 74% of the time since 1928, which is more than in any other month, ac cording to Bespoke Investment Group. I think momentum is a deciding factor, and the markets have some.

Dizzy Dean backed his brag ging up. In the 1934 season, the Dean brothers won 49 games, 30 for Dizzy and 19 for the rookie Paul, and the great St. Louis Car dinals did win the World Series. Another great Dizzy Dean quote is, “anybody who’s ever had the privilege of seeing me play knows that I am the greatest pitcher in the world.” I hope the markets have that kind of confidence and end up backing it up too. Have a blessed week!

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BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS Staff Writer

The New Testament gives two accounts of the birth of Jesus Christ. I’ve been studying the book of Matthew lately, so it made sense to pause over his ac count as the community prepares for the Christmas season.

Reflections: Faithfulness for the future

Unlike Luke’s account, which tells of the angelic message to the shepherds, Matthew describes the visit of the magi who came looking for the newborn King of the Jews, bringing gifts. Naturally, they in quired at the palace in Jerusalem, saying, “We have seen his star when it rose and have come to wor ship him.” This, of course, set off Herod’s curiosity—and jealousy.

Reading the passage, though, set off MY curiosity—how did the magi know a Jewish king was to be born, if they weren’t Jewish? How did they know to look in or near Je rusalem? And what was going on with the star?

Much of the answer lies in the Old Testament. Scholars have re

searched the term “magi” dating back to the 7th century B.C. It refers to groups of skilled peo ple in many locations known for studying astronomy, interpreting dreams, and monotheistic wor ship. They may have influenced Abraham’s family, among others, to seek the Creator of the universe. Some scholars believe Balaam was one of these respected “wise men,” although he got sidetracked with the idea of making money by curs ing Israel. As the Babylonians con quered nations to build an empire, they took the best and brightest captives to add to their own knowl edge base.

Enter Daniel. As a captive in Babylon, he earned respect for

his God-given ability to interpret dreams, even saving the lives of other magi by doing so. As that re spect grew, he likely shared with his colleagues the writings of Is rael’s prophets such as Isaiah and Jeremiah. Through Daniel, other wise men may even have known of Balaam’s Messianic prophecy (after the attempts to manipulate God didn’t work), recorded in Numbers 24: “A star shall come out of Jacob, and a scepter shall rise out of Israel.”

Daniel trusted God, even when his thrice-daily prayers meant de fying the king. That led to even more respect as God miraculously delivered him from the lions’ den. And when Daniel had questions,

Been Thinkin’ About... Thanksgiving rain

the angel Gabriel brought a mes sage that included a timeline for future events. All this may have in fluenced the magi who were look ing for a Jewish king, saw a partic ularly bright star, and brought gifts which likely provided financially for Joseph to take his family away from Herod’s murderous scheme.

Daniel didn’t know his faith fulness would affect future gener ations of wise men. He just did it because it was the right thing to do. When we risk cultural pressure or unpopularity because of our faith, we have no idea who’s watching— often our own kids and grand kids—or how God will use them to do great things. Faithfulness is simply the right thing to do.

BY JOSHUA HESTON StateoftheOzarks Media & Design

The rain falls heavy Thanks giving Day morning as I drive to the gym. Green traffic lights reflect in the windshield. Water rush in the gutters. The air is surprisingly warm, contrasting

with winter winds only two days prior. This is a contemplative southern rain, likely presaging a cold winter but for now trickling gently over the Arkansas mistletoe while red squirrels sleep in high nearby nests. Thoughts turn to el egant, high-ceilinged homes with wide, dark-plank floors, glasses of brandy by the fire, a long-legged American foxhound curled into a warm ball next to woolen sock feet. I grip the steering wheel for the turn past the cemetery and shake my head. These aren’t my memories.

Back in the old days, the South began at the White River. And,

earlier than that, Taney County once would have been in Arkan sas had not ambitious Missouri farmers lobbied to have in-state access to a riverboat port by way of Forsyth. The Ozarks have al ways been a strange crossroads, a fact largely paved over by modern tourism but still kept alive off the piney byways not far-removed from modernity. As long as you know where to look.

Forty-four Thanksgivings. That’s a lot of roast turkey, a lot of jellied cranberry, a lot of white bread sage dressing. Thanksgiving will forev er remind me of my grandma’s in Iowa, a simple ranch house atop a

high hill, ancient silver maples in the back yard, pies cooling in the breezeway, and strange afternoon shadows etching into my mind amid the dark cedars and the row of abandoned horse-drawn farm equipment that was lined in a row past the burn barrel and the row of poplars and the maple trees named for my great aunt and uncle. Long ago, someone had used that high-seated rake one last time before unhitching here on this high hill that faced the western winds coming from the Dakotas. Long ago, someone had hitched up his overalls and walked away. Did he know it was for the last time and

Train Up a Child: Choosing gifts for children

that the tall prairie grass would re claim his work and a dark-haired, oft-wondering Illinois boy would take his seat some generations lat er? The silhouettes of the season are unforgivable. The onrushing winter. The smell of turkey and a mound of whipped mashed po tatoes with more than one stick of butter and enough salt to give a cardiologist a heart attack. The loving hands that made that meal have now gone on to a place where I am, currently, unable to follow. I pull into the gym parking lot. “Focus Josh. There’s work to be done.” And after that, some white bread sage dressing to bake.

BY PAT LAMB Columnist

When our children were young, there were some

Christmas days that my husband and I would look at each other in bewilderment as we watched our children open their presents, set them aside, and start playing with the cardboard boxes they came in! We had put much time and effort into selecting what we thought was just the right gift, yet they enjoyed the boxes more than what they had contained. It is easy to spend a good deal of money and time and still not come up with the right gift.

We all like to see children have

fun and be happy on Christmas morning. It is a temptation to overspend to make sure that the children will not be disappointed. Sometimes we buy a gift, and then not feeling sure we chose the right gift, we go and buy another gift. Where does it stop?

It is great to give a gift that the kids really like and can enjoy. It is even greater if they can have fun and learn something valuable at the same time.

Money spent on educational toys is money well invested. It is

unfortunate that there are also toys on the market that have little or no learning value and break easily. Those toys are a waste of money. Some last only a few minutes. We, as parents and grandparents, need to use wisdom in deciding whether the toy asked for by a child is real ly the best purchase. I have never been excited over some Disney creations. They may be all right but what do they really teach? I see very little, if any, learning val ue in some of them.

Barbie dolls may actually have a negative effect on children. Af ter all, what kind of goals do we want our children to have? I was glad when our daughter decided that she did not want to encourage our granddaughter to get excited about Barbie dolls. Someone gave our granddaughter a Barbie book when she was small. I was aston ished when I read it to her and found what the book was about. Barbie was sad because she wasn’t

BY LAURI LEMKE THOMPSON, Columnist

Astory about a young Afri can boy was told by author Sharon Jaynes. As Sharon told it, the boy’s teacher explained to her class why Christians give gifts at Christmas.

“The gift is an expression of our joy over the birth of Jesus, and our

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going to get to model in a show

Gift giving ‘101’ for 2022

friendship with each other,” she said.

The boy brought the teacher a gift that season: a seashell dis playing lustrous beauty. “Where did you ever find such a beautiful shell?” she asked.

The youth told her that there was only one spot where such ex traordinary shells could be found. He named the place, and it was a bay several miles away.

“Why, it’s gorgeous,” she ex claimed. “It’s wonderful, but you shouldn’t have walked all that way to get a gift for me.”

His eyes brightening, the boy re sponded: “Long walk part of gift.” He had learned a valuable les

until another model broke her leg, and she got the job after all. Are we teaching our children to profit

son, had he not, about what it means to give from the heart? Perhaps we could learn from Sharon’s story. For most people on your list, you will probably buy at a local store or order something online, and that’s fine. But also to consider:

• Making a scrapbook, com memorating cherished memo ries of something you did to gether in 2022.

• Baking or cooking something special.

• Creating any other type of homemade gift.

• Writing notes or letters, telling the person what you like and appreciate about them.

by the misfortune of others? We need to consider, also, that many toys are made overseas. We may want to wash or sterilize some before the children play with them. They may be made in factories that are not sanitary and come on ships

• Preparing a coupon book with services you are offering them; the recipient can “cash in” their cou pons with you in coming weeks. One way to approach this is to recall the early years when you had little or no money to purchase gifts. What did you come up with instead? Hopefully, you won’t say “Oh, I just put it on credit cards and went into debt!” Given infla tion, 2022 might make the “little or no money” situation a reality, so the suggestions here may be help ful for more reason than one.

I have prepared all of the above as gifts over the years, so I could flesh out my general ideas with detailed examples, but I trust your

a long way. Someone told me that they worked one Christmas sea son unpacking toys that came from overseas and a big blue bug flew out of a box. Everyone was sent out of the room while it was fumigated. The children who got those toys not

own personal relationships, your personality and your imagination will fill in the blanks.

As encouragement, I’ll only say this: In many cases the person who received a gift from me in which I had invested my time, talent and energy, expressed surprised grati tude – and it sounded heartfelt.

A couple people said it was one of the best gifts they had ever re ceived. Hint: The most impactful were the personal notes highlight ing what I like and respect about them. I remember at least two in dividuals who said it was the nic est thing anyone had ever done for them (and it cost me nothing).

Happy gift giving!

only got toys that bugs had been on, but had also been sprayed with insect killer.

Let us keep our emotions un der control and carefully think through the selection of gifts for our children.

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

To paraphrase that iconic phrase from the epic film, “Gone With the Wind,” an Ole Seagull would say, “ ‘Frankly, folks, I don’t give a damn’ about the marketing of any community that rejects a tourism tax for itself and, for the most part, has others paying for its marketing. They have no skin in the game.”

In doing his due diligence re garding the current marketing differences facing the City of Branson, the Tourism Communi ty Enhancement District (TCED), and the Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, the Ole Seagull came up with these “Do you know” questions. For him, their answers provide an interest ing perspective to be considered. The questions are:

1. Do you know that the Branson Lakes Area Tourism Enhancement District (TCED), as required by its enabling legislation, is very explic itly defined and shown on a TCED Map displayed on its website?

2. Do you know that the city of Branson is in Taney County and is within the TCED?

3. Do you know that Kim

berling City, Branson West, and Reeds Spring are in Stone County but not within the TCED?

4. Do you know that the Village of Indian Point is in Stone County and is the only incorporated city or village in Stone County within the TCED?

5. Do you know that when the voters within the TCED approved a 1% retail sales tax for marketing, the ballot language said it was “for the purposes of promoting tourism in the district [TCED]”?

6. Do you know that the Ole Seagull recalls that at about the same time, give or take a few years, that Branson was voting for retail taxes to promote tourism, that voters in the areas of Kimber ling City, Branson West [Lakev iew], and Reeds Spring Stone County rejected a tourism tax?

7. Do you know that if a Bran son resident went to the Branson Hills Walmart Super Center to purchase a $219.00 Shimano Fish ing Reel, they would pay an addi tional $2.19 in retail TCED Tax for marketing within the TCED?

8. Do you know that if a Kim berling City, Branson West, or Reeds Spring resident went to the Branson West Walmart Super Center and purchased the same reel for $219.00 that they would pay $0 retail TCED Tax for mar keting within the TCED?

9. Do you know that if a Bran son resident spends $2,000 per year on non-exempt retail items, such as but not limited to school supplies, children’s clothing, etc., in Branson, they will pay an additional $20.00 in retail TCED Taxes per year for mar keting within the TCED?

10. Do you know that if a Kimberling City, Branson West, or Reeds Spring resident spends $2,000 on non-exempt retail items, such as but not limited to school supplies, children’s clothing, etc., within their city, they will pay $0 in retail TCED Tax for marketing within the TCED?

11. Do you know that, in just the three years of 2019-2021, over $692,500 of TCED market ing funds was, in an Ole Seagull’s opinion, primarily used to market

areas not in the TCED such as Kimberling City, Branson West, or Reeds Spring, etc.?

12. Do you know that according to Sheila Thomas, the President/ CEO of the Table Rock Lake Cham ber of Commerce said, “The TCED decided several years ago that pro viding the local funds to us through its contract with Branson CVB was not only acceptable but wise since we effectively double our marketing spend by capturing the state dollars that would otherwise not be avail

able to us. If we did not apply for Stone County’s portion, the money would go unused?”

13. Do you know that when Thomas was asked, “What per centage of that money was spent to promote tourism in the TCED?” she responded by saying, “100%. We market Table Rock Lake as a visitor destination, and its proxim ity to Branson.”

14. Do you know that the Tourism Enhancement District

‘Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn!’

One of Branson’s

popular and preferred shows is crushing hunger

Submitted to Branson Globe SIX® will be holding their an nual area appreciation and food drive December 1-30. Help SIX® crush 2021’s goal of 4,323 lbs. of donated, nonperishable food items. All donations will benefit Christian Associates. Dubbed “an Orchestra of Hu man Voices,” these multi-talented brothers sound like a band using only their mouths! One of Bran son’s premiere shows, SIX® of fers something for everyone with their high energy musical interpre tations: utilizing a palpable rhyth mic bass, driving beatbox style percussion, and an impeccable vocal blend that they’ve been de veloping since they were children.

Renowned for their cutting-edge vocal performances and exciting stage presence, SIX® has repeat edly received accolades as “Best

Show,” “Entertainers of the Year,” “Vocal Group of the Year” and more since arriving in Branson in October of 2006.

Performances of SIX® at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand The ater are 3 p.m. or 8 p.m. For tickets and more information, call the box office at 1-877-SIX-SHOW.

Area Appreciation will run Dec. 1–Dec. 30 for the following counties:

• In Missouri: Barry, Chris tian, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Ozark, Polk, Stone, Taney, Webster and Wright.

• In Arkansas: Baxter, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Fulton, Izard, Madison, Marion, Newton, Searcy, Stone and Washington. Monday, Wednesday and Fri day shows are at 8 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday shows are at 3 p.m.

AN ORCHESTRA of HUMAN VOICES

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College of the Ozarks Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble to perform Christmas concert Friday, Dec. 2

Submitted to Branson Globe

The College of the Ozarks Con cert Band and Jazz Ensemble will perform a Christmas concert on Friday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Royal Oak Forum at The Keeter Center.

The concert is free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served.

“This year will be a little differ ent in that both the C of O Jazz En semble and Concert Band will be performing, as opposed to just the Concert Band in years past,” said Kevin Powers, associate professor of music and director of the bands.

“The Jazz Ensemble will be per forming some absolutely fantas tic Christmas swinging big band tunes that I have no doubt people will really enjoy.”

A special solo performance will take place at the concert: the C

of O Concert Band, along with professor of trumpet Bob Smith er, will give the world premiere performance of “For Which We Stand,” a patriotic concerto for trumpet.

“Bob is a world class trumpet performer,” Powers said. “I can’t wait for everyone to hear this mag nificent piece of music.”

The Christmas Concert is a re vered tradition at College of the Ozarks, and Powers, on behalf of all the dedicated musicians, ex pressed anticipation of the event.

“I hope this concert reminds ev eryone what the true meaning of Christmas is — the birth of God’s son and the gift of salvation for everyone who chooses to receive Jesus Christ as their personal Sav ior,” Powers said. “This is going to be a very special night, and I look forward to seeing everyone!”

FIND US AT 2805 GREEN MOUNTAIN DRIVE, BRANSON!

Running all day

By Stephanie Callahan, Owner/Lightspeed Electrical

Everyone has heard the warn ings…

“Be careful with space heat ers—they are a fire hazard.” Is it because they can set the curtains on fire if they are too close? Is it because they are hazardous when used with an extension cord? Yes and yes. But there is an even bigger reason.

Callahan, Owner/Light speed Electrical

a space heater (15 amps). Nor mally, both receive their power supply from a 15 amp circuit (NEC requirement). The light is using 20% of the circuit’s avail able amperage (power) while the space heater is using 100% of it. No wonder that it heats up!

Space heaters (and infrared heaters) have long run times, meaning they run continuously all day. This means that the cord will get hot, the receptacle will get hot and the device itself will get hot. WHY? Let’s compare the continuous usage of: a light fixture (which draws 3 amps) to

Once you understand that, it also makes sense how a thin brown extension cord (rated to handle less than that 15 amp load) will not only heat up, but melt. If you must use a space heater, do not let it run all day, and make sure it is NOT on a thin brown extension cord. If you need solutions for this or other electrical problems, call the team at Lightspeed Electri cal, 417-239-5050.

Stephanie

Easy Shortbread

By KERRY DAWN GREEN

This easy recipe is so tasty!

• 1/2 lb. unsalted butter, softened

• 1/2 c. powdered sugar

• 1 tsp. vanilla (I use vanilla paste)

• 2 c. flour

• Pinch of salt

Mix ingredients well, but do

not over mix. Put in a 9x9 baking sheet. Pat down evenly and pierce with a fork randomly. Bake at 300° until just slightly starting to turn brown.

Slice immediately, allow to cool in the pan.

Store at room temp. or in refrig erator.

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth: Change kids’ health, change the future

Submitted to Branson Globe

When you give to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, 100% of your donations help local kids. CoxHealth provides our operating budget, which means no money is taken from your donations or pro ceeds for administrative costs. This allows us to do more for the kids in our community. Your donation allows us to:

• Help over 100,000 kids every year in southwest Missouri and north central Arkansas.

• Help families with medical travel expenses for out-oftown appointments.

• Assist uninsured children and families that have insurance but cannot afford the high cost of their deductible, co-pays and

out-of-pocket medical expenses.

• Provide children with pre scriptions and special medical equipment, like wheelchairs, leg braces, hearing aids, and more that they need.

• Cover a child’s CoxHealth hospital and therapy bills.

• Provide life-saving equipment for area hospitals and ambu lances.

• Fund the following education al programs:

◊ WASTED: Anti-drinking and driving program

◊ Never Shake a Baby: Dedicat ed to preventing shaken baby syndrome through education

◊ CARDIAC Kids: Identifies area children and youth at risk for developing health problems

◊ Bicycle safety ◊ Water safety ◊ Car seat safety

• Financially support the Cox Health Child Life Program, which provides fun activities for children during their hos pital visits to help provide a sense of normalcy.

• Fund the CARE Mobile, a mo

bile medical unit that provides basic health care services to uninsured and underinsured children.

• Provide meal trays for families with children hospitalized at CoxHealth and meal vouchers for families of infants staying in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

• Help children with all illnesses

and injuries, including cancer, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, cere bral palsy, prematurity and ac cidents, among others.

• Assist in funding local schoolbased telemedicine.

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, 3525 S. National Ave., Suite 203, Springfield, MO; 417269-5437, coxhealthcmn.com.

These businesses encourage you to THINK TWICE

The Brook Wellness Center is excited to be partnering with Think Twice, an organization that uses single-use disposable breathalyzer units to help individuals make re sponsible decisions about whether they are safe to drive after alcohol consumption at a bar or restaurant.

The Brook is assisting with the ex pense for the breathalyzers for up to 15 Branson-area bars and other ven ues that sell alcohol.

Learn more about the Think Twice program, including party kits for your private event, at www. duiprevention.org.

Vintage Paris is participating. (Special to Branson Globe)

Guy Fieri’s Kitchen & Bar is participating. (Special to Branson Globe)

Reader’s Corner: Read to remember and to keep history alive

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

Recently, I’ve been involved in several conversations, with contexts varying from Veterans Week to schoolteacher friends to volunteers at museums, regarding the sad lack of historical knowledge among today’s coming-of-age young people. Such

knowledge isn’t just about memoriz ing names and dates; it’s about why and how certain events happened, so we can honor those whose leadership and sacrifices helped preserve free doms we enjoy now, and can recog nize threats to freedom and work to prevent history’s worst disasters from repeating themselves.

One of the best ways, arguably THE best way, to keep history alive is by teaching our youth to read well. A recent “Reader’s Corner” addressed the internet’s effect on the brain, and I recently witnessed this firsthand, watching my schoolteacher husband grade papers exhibiting that few high school students really know how to research a topic thoroughly and write a clear, cohesive essay about it. While the internet obviously opens up new possibilities for research, it also pres ents challenges: students rarely scroll past the first page of information and

are missing out on the brain con nection of reading print, physically taking notes and engaging with the information—and it shows.

Next week presents an important opportunity to engage with history: Wednesday, December 7, is the 81st anniversary of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, resulting in massive losses to the U.S. Navy and precipi tating the U.S. entry into World War II. Yes, you can read a quick histor ical summary online, but consider taking time to delve into personal stories of people who were there and

survived—their numbers are rapidly dwindling, but some have left their story by way of a book. The website https://pearlharbor.org has a curat ed list of “Best Books about Pearl Harbor,” many written by survivors or their families; local libraries also have some on their shelves.

One title I personally own and rec ommend is “All the Gallant Men,” the story of Seaman First Class Donald Stratton, who in spite of serious burns over two-thirds of his body managed to haul himself hand-over-hand by rope from the USS Arizona to a neigh boring vessel. His story, written with co-author Ken Gire, is an intimate look at Stratton’s emotions, the long period of recuperation, his decision to re-enlist in the Navy, and why all of it matters in the long run.

Challenge yourself to commem orate this important historical date by reading something about it, sharing it with your children and grandchildren if at all possible. As a society we must not let reading skills die. Read to remember.

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Taneyhills Library announces two new classes during December

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

The Taneyhills Library has an nounced two upcoming classes for the month of December.

An Intro to Wet Felting is set for Saturday, December 3. This is a hands-on class, led by Erin Sawford. Students will learn the basics of wet felting wool. Saw ford will walk students through the process, starting with wool batting, and each student will create their own handmade felted wool bookmark.

The Wet Felting class is geared towards youth ages 7 and up; however, children ages 4-6 can

participate, with the help of a par ent. Adults are also welcome to participate in the class, set for Sat urday, December 3, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the used book store conference room, in the lower level of the Library. Cost is $10 per student and includes supplies.

Registration is required. To register, call the library at 417334-1418 or visit the library web site, thlibrary.org.

A lunch and learn class, set for December 8, is entitled Power of Attorney—Who, What, Why and When. Presented by local attor ney Cody Fenton, the class will

help you understand the role of power of attorney.

Fenton not only specializes in estate planning, but he also serves as alderman for the City of Bran son in Ward Two, and is a Taney

hills Library supporter.

The Power of Attorney Class is set for Thursday, December 8 at 1 p.m. in the Stanley and Elaine Ball Tech Room. There is no ad mission, but class is limited to 25

participants, so registration is re quired. You are welcome to bring your own lunch.

To register, visit the library website, www.thlibrary.org or call 417-334-1418.

to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

During Ozark Mountain Christ mas, the volunteers at Branson’s Veterans Memorial Garden invite

you to stop at the Garden, located at the intersection of 76 Country Blvd. and Roark Valley Road. Many families make a visit to the Garden part of their Veterans Homecoming

Celebrate Christmas memories at Branson’s Veterans Memorial Garden

Week, and several have already made it a meaningful part of their holiday visits, particularly those who lost a veteran loved one during the past year.

Administrator Jana Evans said visitors will enjoy several recent new additions to the Garden. One very noticeable change is the new flag plaza located near the entrance, thanks to a generous grant from White River Valley Electric Co operative. In addition to the U.S. flag and P.O.W. flag, the plaza now holds the Missouri flag along with a flag featuring all six military service

branches. The gazebo has a fresh coat of paint, adding to the dignity of the location. Christmas Letters of Hope, Peace, and Joy, given by the Christmas Coalition, are on dis play with the Christmas tree. And the Garden’s Rose Row has a new memorial bench in honor of the late Brenda Meadows, a veteran whose efforts in honoring and serving oth er veterans are fondly remembered by many people in Branson.

Next spring, visitors will be greet ed by 1,000 new pansies and 600 new tulips, planted this fall by volunteers.

The Veterans Memorial Garden

was founded by the late veteran Ben Kinel in 2008 with help from Mas ter Gardeners and a lease agree ment with Silver Dollar City for the corner property. It is maintained by Master Gardeners and other car ing volunteers, led by Evans, who moved to Branson as an entertainer but found the Garden a wonderful way to give back to the communi ty. The Garden is beautiful all year, as different areas are in bloom in the changing seasons, making it a wonderful place for family remem brance ceremonies or just a pause to remember any time of the year.

Fundraiser planned December 17 at Pointe Royale for Veterans Memorial Garden

Submitted to Branson Globe Branson’s Veterans Memorial Garden and Pointe Royale would like to invite the community to a fundraising event to be held Sat urday evening, December 17, at Pointe Royale Country Club. Event proceeds will benefit the Veterans

Memorial Garden, located at 76 Country Blvd. and Roark Valley Road in Branson, and the Pointe Royale Employee Benevolence Fund, which assists employees go ing through a serious illness or oth er hardship.

This fun and classic Christmas

Dinner and Show will feature vocal ist Jana King Evans, who also serves as volunteer administrator for the Veterans Memorial Garden. Evans, originally from Texas, spent many years in Nashville singing on many hit records with Neil Diamond, Garth Brooks, and Kenny Rogers.

As an avid gardener and the daugh ter of a U.S. Marine, giving to the community by serving the Memorial Garden was an easy decision.

Cocktail hour will begin at 5 p.m., followed by dinner buffet served at 6 p.m. and entertainment starting at 6:30. Ticket price is $25 for the din

ner and show. RSVP on Clubster, or call the Grill at 417-334-8599. Santa’s Hat will be passed at the event for those wishing to make a cash donation. You can also donate toward maintenance and supplies for the Memorial Garden at www. veteransmemorialgarden.com.

Veterans Memorial Garden (Photo by George Kurland)

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, Har ter House in Kimberling City, and

Rhodes Family Price Chopper in Branson. The days of the event, tick ets are $25, and are available at the li brary 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.

City of Hollister helps provide warmth with Mitten Tree

Join the City of Hollister in col lecting hats, gloves, mittens and scarves this holiday season. Help us keep others warm this winter. Bring your donated items to Hol lister City Hall, 312 Esplanade Street, and help decorate the Mit ten Tree. Donations will be accept ed through January 6, 2023.

Art of Comics takes center stage at SMAC Gallery

The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will pres

ent a unique solo exhibit featur ing the work of Anthony Hunter, a local artist and cartoonist, “Ze mara and the Sovereign Beast.” The exhibit will feature art from his latest graphic novel of the same name. Copies of sever al versions of the actual comic book will be available. The show will run from December 2-31 in the SMAC Gallery, located in side the SMAC Art Center at 7 Downing Street, Hollister. The opening reception will be Fri day, December 2, from 6-9 p.m. Comic Force, a Branson comic book and game store, is sponsor ing the reception.

Hunter has been creating “Ze mara and the Sovereign Beast” as an online weekly serial adven ture comic strip for the past year. He then combined the strips into a comic book. His inspiration

has been other action, adventure stories such as “Flash Gordon, A Princess of Mars,” “Star Wars” and “The Adventures of Indiana Jones.”

Hunter has always wanted to create cartons and comic. He acquired a bachelor’s degree in animation from Collins Col lege in Tempe, Arizona before moving to Hollister. In 2012 he created a classic cartoon com ic strip called “Silent Sillies.” He has also designed characters for various businesses and was the cartoonist for a kid friend ly zombie comic book called “Lamebrains.” Hunter also cre ated a comic book for the City of Branson and has appeared in magazines and newspapers. For SMAC he leads the Cosplay Fig ure Drawing Night every fourth Tuesday and is on the SMAC

board as treasurer.

Both viewing of the exhibit and attending the reception are free and open to the public. The Vintage Paris Coffee kiosk will be on hand and a full appetizer bar will be available for opening night. This year, SMAC is high lighting worthy nonprofit orga nizations. This month, we are spotlighting the Christian Ac tion Ministries (CAM). In 1984, Branson area churches and com munity leaders formed CAM to serve as the local outreach food pantry. Since that time, CAM has provided emergency food to people experiencing temporary crisis in Taney County. Between its Branson Pantry, Forsyth Pantry and mobile distribution to eastern Taney County, more than 38,000 people received four

days’ worth of emergency food last year.

Clay Cooper’s Country Express holds toy drive through Dec. 4

Bring an unwrapped toy val ued at $15 and see Clay’s show for FREE. One gift valued at $15 or a $15 cash or check donation will allow one person in FREE for Clay’s show. Must have val id driver’s license. All proceeds will benefit local children – Gift of Hope. “Let’s make Christmas special for our local kids.”

The following counties are in cluded in this promotion:

Missouri: Barry, Christian, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Ozark, Polk, Stone, Taney, Web ster and Wright

Arkansas: Baxter, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Fulton, Izard, Madison, Marion, Newton, Sear cy, Stone and Washington.

Also, area appreciation tickets are $15 through December 2 for these shows: Dean Z and Hot Rods & High Heels. For more information, phone 417-332-2529.

Branson PD shares crime prevention and shopping safety tips

• Lock your vehicle and put valuables in the trunk (don’t leave them visible for easy targeting).

• Don’t leave your purse, wal let, phone, or firearms unat tended in your vehicle.

• Travel with just one credit card so if your wallet is sto len, you don’t have to cancel all of them. Criminals can spend thousands of dollars in a matter of minutes once they have your cards. Time is on your side to cancel quickly.

• Be aware of your surround ings and don’t leave your purse unattended in your cart or look away!

• Report any suspicious per

sons or activity to 9-1-1. Follow our online shopping safety tips to help keep your money and identity safe.

If you shop online, protect your financial information, use retailers you know, and update your device security software before shopping. If deals sound too good to be true, they proba bly are!

• Never save your credit card information to the account. Storing this information makes it easier for criminals to hack or access the data to your accounts.

• Ensure your security software on your devices is updated before you begin shopping.

• Keep your passwords and login information secure.

• Beware of “bargains” from companies that you don’t know. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is! Shop companies that you know and trust. Double check the ad dress line if you follow links

for deals.

• Only shop on SECURED WEBSITES, you can tell from the lock in the address bar or at the bottom of the screen.

• Don’t shop on public Wi-Fi. Criminals can access your devices and personal infor mation this way!

It’s always a good reminder to check your accounts for fraud af ter the holidays. Check in every few days and make sure there are no unknown transactions. If there are, make a report to your financial institutions and/or cred itors right away.

Be sure to share these tips with your family and friends, espe cially the elderly that are often targeted for these situations.

Source: BPD, National Crime

Prevention Council, FBI, FTC, Norton

City prepared and ready for winter weather events

As winter approaches and the temperatures get lower, the City of Branson is prepared and ready for any winter weather that may impact the 250 lane miles of roadway inside city limits.

The City of Branson reminds residents to limit travel if pos sible when winter weather hits. If you have to be on the roads, make sure to slow down and give salt trucks and other City vehi cles plenty of space to operate.

The City of Branson began preparing for winter weather events in November when the snow plows and salt spreaders hold an annual winter weather

training to practice snow routes and safety procedures. The City has a team that constantly mon itors incoming weather. At the sign of any freezing precipitation, city plow drivers will immediate ly pretreat bridges and other high priority areas. Street crews will work 24 hours a day, on rotating 12-hour shifts, on the City’s 10 different snow routes. Every cityowned street will get treated and cleared of snow.

The City has plenty of material to treat roads with two salt barns that, when full, have a combined total of 1,200 tons of material that includes road salt, rock chips and mixed material the city uses depending on the type of weath er event. The City also has the ability to produce salt brine, beet juice and calcium chloride mix tures for pre-treating roadways. For more information about

how the City of Branson prepares for winter weather and clears lo cal roads, visit the Winter Weath er Preparedness section on the City’s Public Works/Engineering section of its website, Branson Mo.Gov or call 417- 337-8559.

Public service announcement from Taney County Assessor, Susan C. Chapman

Beginning on January 1, 2023, the Taney County Assessor’s of fice will no longer be appraising/ filling out personal property lists or business personal property lists over the phone. An original signa ture is required on the form.

Please keep this in mind when you need waivers for the Department of Revenue to license a vehicle; it will no longer be a quick turnaround if you have not prepared.

Citizens will need to fill out and sign the forms that are mailed to them or fill out online and sign electronically. If you have lost your list, we can mail or email you another copy to fill

out. You can come to the asses sor’s office to pick up a list and/ or drop one off.

An original signed copy must be on file in the assessor’s office in or der to do waivers (electronic signa tures from the online filing system are considered legally binding). Sending an emailed or faxed signed copy will NOT be accepted.

It is the citizen’s responsibility to update their address should it have changed. This can be done by send ing an email stating your name, old address and the new address you would like to change it to. Please include a phone number and ac count number (if you know it) with your request in order to expedite the process. Mail your change of address to .PO. Box 612, Forsyth, MO 65653, or email it to Asses sor@TaneyCountyMO.gov.

Thrivent to host free business owners’ Lunch ‘n Learn events

Financial Foundations—Your Blueprint to Thrive— will be held Dec. 6 at 11:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 1970 W. State Hwy. 76, Branson.

Let’s learn about solutions to help your business:

• Increase personnel retention.

• Create a retirement plan for you or your workforce.

• Create a succession plan. And more!

Your host for this session is Rickie Derks. Join me in person over a bite to eat (my treat!) or virtually on Zoom at 11:30 a.m. in my webinar stream.

Reserve your place today. For

information to RSVP to attend in person or register for the 11:30 a.m. Zoom webinar, please call 660-951-8787 or email rickie. derks@thrivent.com.

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

College of the Ozarks Bobcat GOLD program re news agreement with Missouri National Guard College of the Ozarks held a campus ceremony on Nov. 18 honoring the renewal of the Mem orandum of Agreement between College of the Ozarks and the Missouri National Guard. This agreement establishes the authori zations and procedures governing the College of the Ozarks Bobcat Guard Officer Leadership Devel opment (GOLD) Program.

Established in 2018, the College of the Ozarks GOLD Program is the latest of five Missouri Army National Guard (MOARNG) GOLD programs throughout the state. The Bobcat GOLD Program prepares eligible students to com mission as Army officers in the MOARNG upon graduation.

The ceremony was held at the College of the Ozarks William S. Knight (WSK) Center for Patriot

ic Education. Attending the event were College of the Ozarks facul ty, staff, and students. The current Adjutant General of the Missouri National Guard, Major General Levon Cumpton, and College of the Ozarks President Brad John son were present to reaffirm the memorandum.

“The Bobcat GOLD program stands as a creative leadership and service partnership between Col lege of the Ozarks and the Missou ri National Guard,” Johnson said. “It is an honor and a delight on this 18th day of November 2022 to re

iterate our commitment to the pa triotic mission of the College and our partnership with the Missouri National Guard in a formal way through this ceremony.”

Cumpton reaffirmed the part nership between the Guard and the College and encouraged those in attendance.

“It’s a part of who we are, it’s a part of our American culture, to stand up for what is right,” Cump ton said. “We’re a freedom-loving nation and back to what College of the Ozarks represents, what’s right, I don’t think there is any bet ter college to represent that. I’m so very proud of you. I’m proud to be a part of this. I’m proud of our young men and women who com mit to defend our nation and sup port our state when called to duty.”

James P. Keeter School of Engineering at C of O re ceives accreditation

The six-year-old engineering program at College of the Ozarks

has been granted accreditation this fall by the Engineering Accredita tion Commission (EAC) of ABET.

College of the Ozarks designed The James P. Keeter School of Engineering with accreditation re quirements in focus. A cornerstone of the ABET criteria is identifying the needs of the constituents, par ticularly employers, and then de veloping a program to meet those needs. The program was estab lished in 2016, and the first engi neers graduated from the College in 2020.

An engineering program must have graduates to apply for ac creditation, so after the first engi neering class graduated, the engi neering faculty began submitting the formal accreditation request paperwork. Due to the pandemic, ABET delayed the College’s ac creditation visit until 2021.

James P. Keeter was a longtime board member and supporter of College of the Ozarks, and his

wife, Julie Keeter, serves as a cur rent board member.

The accomplishments and mile stones of the program during the first six years are noteworthy. The Bachelor of Science in Engineer ing prepares students for a wide range of engineering jobs in the industry and for specialized grad uate programs in engineering and related fields. Graduates of the College’s engineering program are encouraged to take the Funda mentals of Engineering Exam, and their pass rate is higher than the national average. Following the completion of four years of engi neering work and passing a second exam, graduates may apply to be come licensed engineers.

The program’s graduates so far have gone on to a wide variety of positions, depending on their interests. Some of the graduates have pursued further education,

Maj. Gen. Levon Cumpton, and C of O President Brad Johnson sign the agreement (Special to Branson Globe)

completing master’s degrees, and one graduate is in a Ph.D. pro gram. College of the Ozarks is the

only Work College in the United States with a four-year engineer ing program.

Miracle on Wolf Lane scheduled for December 10

Reeds Spring High School will

host “Miracle on Wolf Lane,” a free community event featuring crafts, games and snacks on Saturday, December 10, from 1-3 p.m. The event will take place at the Reeds Spring High School Commons.

Families can decorate orna ments while eating sugar cookies and drinking hot chocolate. Stu dents in the RSHS Cornerstone class designed this event so fami lies could spend some quality time together without having to spend money.

Hollister’s Garrett Snyder signs with C of O

Caleb Gurule and Charlie Taggart.

Reeds Spring School Foundation seeks nominations for community award

Each year, the Reeds Spring School Foundation presents the Wolf in the Darkness Award to one community member. The ideal candidate is someone who serves others and makes the community better without seeking attention.

“The recipient should be shocked to receive this award be cause they have seldom, if ever, been recognized,” said founda tion board member Jason Barnes. “This is an honor and celebration of a life well-lived.”

The recipient will be recog nized at the Reeds Spring School District’s Excellence Awards Ban quet in April. If you would like to nominate someone, please fill out the form at www.rs-wolves.com/ wolfdarkness.

Reeds Spring Primary School Character Students of the Month

Novembers character word is Citizenship. Recognized were Ti tus Smith, Ellie Bayliff, Daniel Alonso-Aleman, Jaxon Barker, Tallon Meeks, Ryan Smith, Orion Turner, June Frieze, Cora Craven,

Hollister High School senior Garrett Snyder signed his letter of intent to continue his education and athletic career in basketball at College of the Ozarks. Garrett is pictured here with Coach Steve Shepherd. (Special to Branson Globe)

Reverend Thomas Martin Jack son was born on December 22, 1940, in Bollinger County and de

parted for heaven on Monday, No vember 21, 2022, from Cox Hospi tal in Branson, MO. He was the son of the late Reverend Verdell and Freda Mae Jackson of Bollinger County and brother to the late Rev erend David V. Jackson.

He is survived by his wife, Sue Smith Jackson, who he married in 1959 in Fredericktown, MO; a son, Bradford (Margaret) Jackson of Spring, TX; a daughter, Mar cia (Ron) Bohn of Branson; and five grandchildren: Brad (Mon tana) Jackson of Marietta, GA; Marquel Moser of Branson, MO; Marlessa (Ryan) Thompson of

Saint Charles, MO; and Ethan Jackson and Lauren Jackson of Spring, TX. Also surviving are nine great-grandchildren: Harper Grace, Ashlynn Psalm, and Silas Thomas of Marietta, GA; Giovan ni Markus, Godric Martin and Ga briel Maxwell of Branson, MO; and Grayson Thomas, Gabriella Sue and Annabella Rose of Saint Charles, MO.

Also surviving are his sisterin-law, Marcia Jean Jackson; two nieces, Jill (Matt) Coomer; and Er ica (Nathaniel) Molter, all of Farm ington, MO; one brother-in-law, Melvin (Joyce) Smith of Marine, IL; three sisters-in-law, Auldeane Cates of Bonne Terre, MO; Annette (Jim) Bisbee of Saint Charles, MO; and Patricia Smith of Omaha, AR; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by three brothers-in-law: Leamon, Marvin and Denzil Smith.

Thomas Jackson has filled many roles in his life in addition to being a husband, dad, fatherin-law and PaPa, and he did it all

with excellence.

1958-1968: He served in the lo cal community as a pastor.

• Sectional youth leader & co-owner of The Banner-Press weekly newspaper prior to moving to the St. Louis area

• President of the Southeast Mis souri Press Association

• Alderman of Marble Hill

• Rotary Club Man of the Year

• Community Leadership Award from Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce

1968-1975: United Pentecostal Church International (World Evangelism Center) in various capacities:

• General Youth Division as pro motional director

• Administrative assistant in Church Administration to the General Superintendent

• Editor of “Word Aflame” pub lications

1975-1979: He served as a Pastor of Tri-County Pentecostal Church in Cutler, Illinois, and was Home Missions Director for

the state of Illinois.

• While living there, he received his pilot’s license and enjoyed flying and playing golf.

1979-1982: He served as Pres ident of Texas Bible College in Houston, Texas.

1983-2010: United Pentecostal Church International (World Evangelism Center) in various capacities:

• Administrative assistant in Church Administration to the General Superintendent

• General Conference Coordi nator

• Member and Secretary of the Ministers Retirement Board

• Human Resources Director

• Member of RCMA; received Presidential Award and be came President

While at WEC, he and his wife were privileged to make many trips, both at home and abroad.

He retired in 2010 and he and his wife, Sue, moved to Branson, MO. In the past eleven years they enjoyed many cruises with close friends, several road trips, and entertaining friends in their hometown.

A celebration service for Rever end Thomas Martin Jackson, with visitation at 11 a.m. and service at 12 noon, was held on November 26, 2022. Ford & Liley Funeral Home, Marble Hill, MO, was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in Bollinger County Memo rial Park Cemetery, Highway 51, Marble Hill, MO.

REV. THOMAS MARTIN, 81, BRANSON

Feeding Heroes: Police and fire departments receive Thanksgiving meals

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

Mona Miller of Branson believes in supporting local heroes, especial ly around the holidays when law en forcement, firefighters, and ambu lance services may be needed more frequently due to increased travel and events. Following a busy week coordinating the Convoy of Hon or during Veterans Homecoming Week, Miller, herself an Army vet eran, went right to work gathering food donations from local business es and setting up the community kitchen at Stagecoach RV Camp ground to assemble meals. Several park residents and friends serve on Miller’s team of volunteers.

This year, meals were prepared for the Branson Police Department, Taney County Sheriff’s Department, Western Taney County Fire Depart ment, and Hollister Police Depart ment. The complete meal of roast turkey and dressing with all the fix ings—cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, macaroni salad—couldn’t happen without donations from the event’s supporters, said Miller. Turkeys were purchased with con tributions from A Step Above Real Estate, Built Right Construction, Builders’ Supply, Kiwanis of the Ozarks, and Ron’s Auto Sales. Sev eral individuals prepared side dish es; Price Chopper of Branson donat ed pies; Country Mart of Branson

provided tea; and Country Mart of Hollister donated bakery cakes dec orated with the logo of each depart ment receiving a meal, plus a cake with the Stagecoach RV Park logo for the volunteers.

“This means a lot to our officers,” commented a spokesperson for the Hollister Police Department as Miller and volunteers carried in and arranged the food. “It’s great for them to know how much they are appreciated.”

After several days of hard work collecting donations, preparing turkey and other meal items, and boxing up food for pickup or deliv ery, Miller isn’t quite done, as she prepares one more meal—this one with a few special extras for the volunteers and friends who help make it all happen. “We’re a fam ily,” she said. “This is something I love doing and will continue as long as I can.”

Each department served, plus the volunteers, received a cake customized with their logo, courtesy of Country Mart, Hollister. (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)

Mona Miller preparing a meal box for delivery (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)

Last weekend to support Christian Action Ministries through Festival of Trees

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

One of the biggest fundraisers of the year for Christian Action Ministries is about to end for the 2022 season.

This annual event, running from early November to early De cember, is a beautiful display of Christmas trees, wreaths, holiday decor and much more. The stun

ning, unique trees and wreaths are sponsored by local businesses, organizations or residents, and are then sold with all of the proceeds benefiting Christian Action Min istries.

Christian Action Ministries helps those in need in Taney Coun ty, providing necessities for those suffering from food insecurity.

According to the CAM/Festival of Trees website, “Many Taney County residents are facing re cord-high food, energy and gas prices, and for our food pantry guests, this means difficult choic es have to be made to make ends meet. A 2021 study points out that 46% of pantry visitors had to choose between food and utilities,

38% had to choose between buy ing food or paying for medicine or medical care, and 34% had to choose either paying for housing or food. In 2022, we are experi encing even larger numbers. Each month, we have seen an over 50% increase from last year.”

While most of the trees on dis play have been sold, there is still a

wide selection of decor and other items from which to select.

Located at the Branson Land ing, Suite 1105, the sixth annual Festival of Trees is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Sat urday, and 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday. This Sunday, December 4, is the final day to attend Festival of Trees for the 2022 season.

Christmas Bash at First Baptist Church Branson is this weekend

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

First Baptist Church of Branson invites the community to partic ipate in their annual Christmas Bash.

The fun-filled indoor event of fers something for the entire fam ily, including games and crafts, a bounce house for kids, pre-eye exams for kids, Jobs for Life in

formation, an appearance by the Chick-Fil-A Santa Cow, and plen ty of prayer and encouragement.

First Baptist Church is partner ing with Christian Action Minis

tries to provide each family with a box of groceries, while supplies last.

The 13th Annual Christmas Bash is set for Saturday, Decem ber 3, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in

the Life Center of First Baptist Church. Admission is free and all ages are invited.

First Baptist Church is located at 400 South Sunshine Street in Branson.

Annual Holiday Food Harvest food drive helps three local charities

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

The Holiday Food Harvest again provided much needed re sources to three area food pan tries.

The Tri-Lakes Board of Real tors joined forces with Ozarks Dynacom’s family of radio stations to collect non-perish able food items and cash to help those in need in Taney and Stone Counties. Preliminary totals from the event indicate seven tons of food and just over $33,500 in cash divided between the Salvation Army, Christian Action Ministries and Christian Associates of Table Rock Lake.

“Prior to the partnership of the radio stations and the Re altors, in 2005, when I got my real estate license, the Realtors had their own food drive, help ing the same three charities,” explained Janet Bezzerides of Boeker Group Real Estate, rep resenting the Tri-Lakes Board to

Realtors. “It was a natural mar riage and has made a synergy of effort. As far as I know, this is the area’s largest single-day food effort.”

Realtors volunteered their time to collect food at nine area grocery stores on the day before Thanksgiving, collecting food and cash.

“The weather helped and the turnout was great,” said Bez zerides. “Just what we always expect on the biggest grocery shopping day of the year.”

Bezzerides explained why she and the other realtors continue to give of their time to guaran tee the success of this annual event.

“We do this year after year because the Bible says that ‘To whom much is given, much is required.’ Because we, as real tors, are blessed by the members of our community and want to give back in a meaningful way,” Bezzerides noted. “Because, by allowing these charities the means to reach out into the dark

corners of our community, we may be a part of changing a life, helping a small boy or girl be able to concentrate on their studies, or give a lonely senior the ability to relax and not wor ry about their next meal. And, because my mom, who grew up dirt poor, taught me that no mat

ter how little we have, someone has less, and that we are all in this together.”

Bezzerides shared her appre ciation to all who helped make this year’s event so successful.

Said Janet, “Thank you to ev eryone who stopped by the nine SEE FOOD HARVEST, PAGE 42

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Visit Christmas Village at Bridge of Faith

By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer

Bridge of Faith Community Church invites the community to the annual Christmas in the Vil lage in Rockaway Beach on Fri day, December 2, and Friday, De cember 9. The festivities will be 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. both evenings.

On December 2 there will be opportunities for visits and photos with Santa, along with caroling; December 9 will feature a live Na

tivity, focusing on the true mean ing of Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. Both nights will offer a festive community atmosphere.

The Rockaway Beach location of Bridge of Faith Thrift Shop will be open, and there will be “flash sales” throughout the evening offering great discounts on various catego ries of merchandise. Free hot choco late and hot cider will be served, and White River Coffee will be open for those wishing to purchase a special

ty coffee drink or any of the shop’s other popular menu items.

Bridge of Faith is located at 296 Lake St. in Rockaway Beach. Use the church parking lot, and park ing attendants will be on hand to answer questions and direct guests to the festivities.

Check the Bridge of Faith Face book page for updates should in clement weather be a possibility; after all, it’s the Ozarks! Hope to see you there!

Junior Auxiliary of Taney County offers unique holiday experience

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

The Junior Auxiliary of Taney County enjoys a longstanding tradition of offering local chil dren a memorable holiday expe rience.

This year, the Junior Auxiliary of Taney County will again host Santa’s Gift House, an opportu

nity for area children to shop for gifts for their loved ones. Gifts, generally unique and handcrafted by JATC members, are available for purchase by the children at a remarkable price of only 50 cents per item. This year’s gifts for purchase include gumball machines, candy jars,

bath salts and much more. Each child has a JATC “elf” that will help the child shop, and gifts are wrapped following the shop ping expedition. Direct from the North Pole, Santa himself is hop ing to make an appearance at this year’s event.

Children from Pre-K through

the fourth grade are invited to at tend the event, and registration is not necessary.

Santa’s Gift House is set for Saturday, December 10, 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Branson United Methodist Church Family Life Center, located at 1208 West 76 Country Boulevard in Branson.

Christmas Village at Bridge of Faith

JATC elf shops with a child (FILE)

Final opportunity to see the Bretts

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

After 23 years of providing Branson audiences with amazing entertainment, the Brett Family is nearing the end of an era

The multi-talented family reigned as one of Branson’s most popular shows for many years. In recent years, they limited their schedule to the holiday season with A Brett Family Christmas, one of the town’s premier Christ mas productions. The Brett Fam ily—parents Tom and Andrea, along with their adult children Breanna, Bryden and Garon—are nearing the end of their final full Christmas season.

“Even though we won’t be doing full Christmas seasons in Branson anymore, the family is excited about continuing to ex pand our music, our creativity and

the family legacy in new ways,” said Tom Brett.

Added Bryden Brett, “We’ve always said that Branson is our headquarters but the world is our stage, and we feel like it’s time to deliver even more on that. Soon, we’ll be introducing a new fam ily brand and website where you can keep up on all of the exciting things that each of us is doing to continue growing the Brett family footprint in Branson and beyond, so be on the lookout for that.”

There are just a few more days to experience A Brett Family Christmas at Dick Clark’s Ameri can Bandstand Theater. The family takes the stage Monday through Saturday at 10 a.m., with their final performance slated for Saturday, December 10. For tickets, visit their website, www.thebrettsshow.com.

11th annual Turkey Trot raises money for nonprofit

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

Hundreds of people dodged the raindrops on Thanksgiving morn ing to participate in Branson’s an nual Turkey Trot.

Held at the Branson Landing, the 5K Walk/Run is a longstand ing holiday tradition, and the 11th annual event did not disappoint.

“We had over 800 runners, which was up from last year,” said Sharena Snadon Naugher. Naugh er and her husband Shane serve as race directors.

“Last year’s event raised $10,000, and we’re hoping for at least that this year, after ev erything has been tallied,” said

Naugher. “This was our 11th year of the event, and we have raised $75,000 to date, over the 11 years that went back into the communi ty. This year, all the proceeds are going to the Gift of Hope for their backpack program.”

Turkey Trot is sponsored each year by the Ozarks Running Club. A small team of dedicated volun teers spend much of the year plan ning and organizing the fun event. Local charities are invited to sub mit applications in hopes of being the beneficiary of that year’s event, and the selected nonprofit generally provides volunteers to help with the Thanksgiving morning walk/run.

Sharena and Shane shared their gratitude for everyone who helped make the event a success, and ex pressed their thanks to the runners, along with the hard-working and dedicated volunteers who gave their time to participate in or help facilitate this year’s Turkey Trot event.

Runners dodge raindrops at this year’s Turkey Trot. (Special to Branson Globe)

Some of those who helped make this year’s Turkey Trot a success (Special to Branson Globe)

Hundreds attend Elevate Branson Thanksgiving Day meal

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

Elevate Branson continued a 15-year tradition of providing a delicious Thanksgiving meal to those who live and work in the Branson area—those who might not have the means to cook their own meal or the desire to spend the holiday alone.

Hundreds attended the annual Love Your Neighbors Thanksgiv ing Dinner, despite some changes from previous years’ events. This was the first year the meal was again served in person, following two years of uncertainty with the COVID-19 pandemic. This year also saw a time change, with the meal being served at noontime, versus the previous evening meal time.

“Considering it was our first year back in person after two years of delivery and drive through, we had a great turnout, with several hundreds of our neighbors in at tendance,” said Oliva Darst, Vice President of Communications for Elevate Branson. “We received an incredible response from both our neighbors and our volunteers

‘Snowdeer’ set for two dates

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

A popular Branson entertainer is once again offering area residents and visitors a chance to watch a special production. Randy Plum mer’s Snowdeer Christmas Story production can be seen on two weekends in December.

“I wrote the story of Snowdeer in 2011, and by Christmas we put a cast together and recorded an audio version of the story that was released on CD,” Plummer ex plained. “Snowdeer Christmas sto ry became a production in 2012.”

Snowdeer Christmas Story is set for Saturday, December 3, and Saturday, December 17, at 3 p.m. at the Majestic Theater. Tickets will be on sale the day of the show at the theater box office. Adults 16 and up are $15; children 3-15 are $7; and two and under are free.

who had the opportunity to com mune together over a Thanksgiv ing meal. Connections were made, stories were shared and individ uals who didn’t get to share this Thanksgiving with their loved ones found belonging and new found relationships with others in

attendance.”

Darst attributes much of the suc cess of this year’s event to those who sponsored the Thanksgiving Day event, and those who gave of their time to help prepare, serve and clean up after the holiday meal.

“We express the deepest grati tude to our sponsors, who helped provide all of the supplies and food items needed to make this Thanksgiving possible, as well as our volunteers who chose to spend their Thanksgiving serving our community and fellowship

ping with our neighbors,” noted Darst. “Lightfoot and Youngblood Investment Real Estate Team was our 15th annual Love Your Neigh bors Thanksgiving Day event sponsor, and their generosity was paramount in making this year’s Thanksgiving a success.”

Hundreds gathered at the annual Love Your Neighbors Thanksgiving Dinner provided by Elevate Branson. (Special to Branson Globe)

Branson’s newest Christmas attraction: ‘Santa on the Dock’ offers new experience

By GARY J. GROMAN , Independent Journalist

How often have you stood in line waiting for your child to see Santa Claus? Then have the expe rience last long enough for them to quickly tell Santa what they want for Christmas before they are whisked off his lap for the next child to come up? Branson’s newest Christmas attraction, “Santa on the Dock,” offers an entirely different experience!

Santa on the Dock is a unique new Ozark Mountain Christmas activity that will create a special Christmas memory that will last for a lifetime of Christmases. My family and I, amid the sounds of Christmas and the many Christmas lights on Scotty’s Trout Dock, were eagerly anticipating Santa’s arrival. Suddenly, there was the sound of bells and a loud “Ho-Ho-Ho” com ing from out on Lake Taneycomo.

The excitement builds as Santa appears, coming across the lake in a “floating sleigh” and dis embarks on the dock to warmly greet the awaiting children and begin their unique and unforget table visit with him. As they gath er around him, he shares stories about the North Pole and how his reindeer got their names, reads them a story, and shares some “Santa Magic Tricks” before tak ing a seat in his sleigh.

Each child comes up “Candy Cane Lane” and sits with Santa in the sleigh and sits with San ta while they tell him what they want for Christmas and pose for pictures. In addition to the pho tographs that families may take, Santa’s elves take a picture of each group, put it on a Christmas orna ment, and present it to each fami ly, along with a coloring book for each child, as they leave the dock.

This Santa, Dave Ketchum, is worthy of the “Branson Stage.” Santa Dave has been a profes sional Santa Claus for 15 years, the last six in Branson. He is currently and has been a Santa at Bass Pro Shops over the past six years in both Springfield and Branson Landing. He was also a Santa on “The Polar Express” in Branson for five years through 2021.

When asked what he wanted children to get most from their experience with him, without hesitation, he said, “I want them to take away the magic of Santa and Christmas. You can see it in their eyes.” If my great-grand children’s experience is any in dication, he is very successful at doing just that.

He’s had many memorable vis its with children over the years. One of his most memorable and humorous was when a little boy came up to him at Bass Pro Shops. He leaned in and whis pered, ‘Santa, I’ll make a deal with you; if you let me take that Nerf gun that’s over there on that rack around the corner, you won’t even have to come to my house this year.’”

Santa on the Dock starts daily at 6 p.m. To provide a quality ex

Dauzat family from Louisiana posing with Santa for their “Christmas ornament picture” (Photo by Gary J. Groman)

BY RACHEL CRUZE, Ramsey

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

Christmas is supposed to be a season full of joy. And sometimes, you have to be intentional about protecting that joy. One thing that instantly puts the spirit of the season at risk is comparison, because it doesn’t just steal your joy—it steals your paycheck, too. One minute you’re scrolling through social media, then suddenly you’re impulse buy ing matching plaid outfits for the whole family because your friend posted pictures of her family in matching outfits, and you want your family to look festive and put-together too . . . and the spiral continues. (Been there.)

Comparison spirals almost al ways lead to spending. And for a lot of people, these spirals lead to debt, which is exactly what we don’t want as we head into the holidays. So, if talk of comparison spirals and un wanted debt already has you feeling grumpy, don’t turn into the Grinch

Love YOUR Christmas, not someone else’s

just yet. With a little thinking and planning ahead, there’s still time to make sure that this year, you love your Christmas and not someone else’s. Here are five tips to help you steer clear of those comparison traps and create a Christmas you love.

1. Have a family meeting. That’s right; it’s time for an old-fashioned family chat. Grab your spouse, kids, siblings, par ents—whoever you celebrate Christmas with—and tell them you’re doing a seasonal priority check and want their input. Find out which traditions are most im portant to your people, then cut out the traditions that are more draining than rewarding. Whatev er it looks like for you, reevaluate your holiday routine and eliminate things that aren’t life-giving.

2. Set boundaries with a budget.

Come on, you guys knew I wasn’t going to leave this one out! Now that you’re clear on your Christmas priorities, it’s time to

make a Christmas budget. The best thing about a budget is it cre ates boundaries and puts you in control, which means you get to decide where your money goes. You can cut out any expenses that aren’t important to you (like that subscription you never use or that elaborate Elf on the Shelf setup) to make room in the budget for things you do want to spend money on.

3. Put the extra money toward experiences.

Speaking of budgets, let’s talk about what to do when you have a little extra room in your Christmas budget. Why not buy some hot co coa, load up your family in the car, and go look at Christmas lights? Or you can give a few dollars to each of your kids and take them to pick out new ornaments for the tree. Or better yet, buy some cheap craft supplies and let them create their own ornaments. The point is to think about what would be fun for you and your family, then take

that extra money and turn into a memorable experience. (And re member: We’re trying to avoid comparison spirals, so you get bonus points if you don’t share the entire day on social media!)

4. Take a break.

In the spirit of creating margin this holiday season, be sure to build in rest for yourself. Setting aside time to slow down and relax is just as important as setting a budget and boundaries. Think about the love you’ll be able to share with others if you’re calm and rested during the chaos. This is an easy, effective way to be a good steward of your energy during Christmas.

5. Find the joy in generosity. One thing I know for sure is that generosity generates true joy, both

in your own heart and in others. And when you create space in your life, both in your calendar and your budget, you’ll have more opportuni ties to be generous. We were made to bless others, so find ways, big or small, for you and your family to give to others this holiday season.

Christmas is about joy. Remem ber, the joy you spread to your family, friends and community is directly connected to the joy you create for yourself—and it’s not selfish to want the holidays to be a life-giving experience for you, too. If you’ll take some time to make a plan and set a few bound aries, you’ll be celebrating a com parison-free Christmas this year.

And trust me, that’s a worth while investment!

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grocery stores last week, every one who donated online, and all the members of the Tri-Lakes Board of Realtors who upped the ante with their own little competition. Companies like Reece Nichols, Boeker Group, Keller Williams, Lightfoot and

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perience for each child, there is limited seating and a requirement for advance reservations. They may be made by calling 417-3344288 or in person at Scotty’s Trout Dock before 2 p.m. on or before the desired date.

Youngblood, Gerken and Asso ciate, Foggy River Realty and more all make this a part of their annual giving.”

Bezzerides and the realtors are already planning ahead for next year’s food drive.

“Each year, I look for ways to make it better,” said Bezze rides. “Just wait until 2023!”

Families should arrive at Scot ty’s Trout Dock for their “Santa on the Dock” experience no later than 5:45 p.m. While waiting to go out on the dock for Santa’s arrival, your family can go inside Scotty’s and enjoy free hot chocolate while sharing the Christmas spirit with other waiting families.

Justin Young, Youngs’ Lakeside Tire & Wheel

vent U.S. intervention in planned Southeast Asia invasions—it was later judged a war crime. Presi dent Franklin D. Roosevelt pro claimed the date “a day which will live in infamy,” and it has done so, as many veterans’ groups hold remembrance ceremonies on December 7 each year. The attack also precipitated the formal entry of the U.S. into World War II.

Local veteran David “Mac” McAllister shared the story of several of his family who were living near Pearl Harbor in 1941. His grandfather, William David Gow, worked as a carpenter for a government contractor and had moved his wife and daughters to the island, including David’s mother, Delores, who attended a U.S. Department of Defense high school. His father, Thomas McAl lister, a young soldier, had become interested in Delores.

On December 7, 1941, the Gow family were enroute to meet other family and friends for a day out ing when the attacks began. After checking on family, they returned to Honolulu where they were greeted by thick black smoke of the burning U.S. fleet; David said his mother was never able to erase that sight from her memory. His grandfather stayed on to complete his contract work, and Delores and Thomas McAllister eventually married, although Thomas strug

gled with what is now known as PTSD and the marriage eventually ended. William Gow, an amateur “techie” type, had 8mm movie footage of the attack aftermath, but it was confiscated by the U.S. government for investigation al purposes and never returned. Gow also recalled the unfortunate treatment suffered by innocent Japanese Americans subjected to searches of their tools; some were even returned to the U.S. main land for internment. His parents’ and grandparents’ memories have helped inform Mac’s own mili tary career and his commitment to serving other veterans around southwest Missouri.

The number of Pearl Harbor survivors is rapidly dwindling, and the generation who recall per sonal conversation with parents about the war is growing older. It is more important than ever to pass on history, and how to learn from it, to new generations. Toward that end, Branson’s Clay Cooper The ater will host a remembrance cere

mony on Wednesday, December 7, from 9:35 to 9:45 a.m. The colors will be presented by Forsyth High School JROTC; the ceremony will include the Pledge of Allegiance, a Pearl Harbor commemorative video, and the playing of TAPS by local veteran Bob Smithers. No theater ticket purchase is required in order to attend the ceremony.

Another opportunity to remember this historical event will be on De cember 7, at 2 p.m., as Veterans of the Ozarks will host a remembrance ceremony at the Table Rock Ameri can Legion Post #637, located at 6 Woodland in Kimberling City.

If you are unable to attend a lo cal event in person, you may want to check out the remembrance ceremony at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans [nation alww2museum.org]. This moving program will bring to life the en during significance and legacy of this day, its heroic Medal of Honor actions, and its relevance today. Recordings will be made available after the live event.

The destruction of the USS West Virginia, December 7, 1941 (Official U.S. Navy photograph)

formance. Michael singing ‘Oh Holy Night’ is an awesome pre sentation. And, our light-up suit extravaganza is in the show, as well. All our instruments, clothes and the entire set are decked out in LEDs. It’s awesome!”

As with every Haygoods show, the Christmas show is a perfect blend of fun and faith.

“We always get people’s atten tion with the maximum amount of antics, staging and, of course, awesome music, and then leave them with the true reason for the season,” Timothy explained. “It is a formula that works very well on

today’s audiences.”

The Haygoods have enjoyed another very successful season at Branson’s Clay Cooper Theatre.

“It’s been extraordinary! We’ve sold out over 100 shows in 2022. Can you believe it? That’s got to be a record in Branson or something! We are turning away hundreds of people most shows, as we are sold

out completely, a week or two in advance,” noted Timothy. “We are incredibly grateful for the local support. Our show has become a massive success because Branson believed in us in the early years. Clay and Tina Cooper took a big chance on us a few years back and it has worked out incredibly well! We are so grateful to be at the Clay Cooper Theater. It is state of the art in every way, and Clay and Tina are the best folks to work with. They run a very tight ship.”

Just up the street from The Hay goods Show, Timothy’s wife is enjoying performing her Christ mas Show at The Hughes Brothers Theatre. Cassandre, ‘The Voice of an Angel’ is a phenomenal limited engagement show. The 2022 sea son was Cassandre’s 14th season in Branson and her second at the Hughes Brothers Theatre.

Cassandre’s Christmas Spectac ular features a wide variety of mu sic that spans the decades—coun try, pop, Broadway, gospel and more in the first half. The second half of the show is full of beautiful and inspirational Christmas tunes performed by Cassandre, who is joined on stage by her husband and her band.

“She is a phenomenal vocalist

and entertainer, and has carved a niche in Branson with her orches tra and incredible music arrange ments,” said Timothy. “We were so honored and thrilled to wel come The Johnson Strings to her band this year. They are absolutely extraordinary string players and musicians.

Cassandre performs Wednes days at 10 a.m. at the Hughes Brothers Theatre, with her last show of the season on Dec. 7. The Haygoods take the stage Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Clay Cooper Theatre.

During the off season, Catherine Haygood and most of her brothers enjoy traveling a bit, while Timo thy stays home and works in the office, preparing for the upcoming season.

Said Timothy, “We will take a week or two off and then jump right back into rehearsals. We have been working on our 2023 show for over a year now already. For our 31st season, we will be intro ducing new technology, segments and music into our show. Some of the tech we will be introduc ing to our stage will be the first of its kind in the USA. We aren’t slowing down a bit. You ain’t seen nothin’ yet, friends!”

(TCED) includes only a few very narrowly defined portions of Table Rock Lake? These are immediate ly around Indian Point and primar ily in the areas of the Chateau on the Lake, the Branson Belle, and the State Park Marina.

15. Do you know that the home page of https://www.visittablerock lake.com/ does not have a link to www.exploreBranson.com?

16. Do you know that an Ole Seagull believes that one will have to look very hard to find a refer

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one of the original recipients of the Ball Foundation in 2015, when we received $350,000,” said Schemper-Carlock. “The Taney hills Library Board used the funds to create our amazing children’s library. Thanks to the inspiration of Terry Chase Studios, this chil dren’s space is more than books. It’s a discovery zone of interactive activities and has become a popu lar playdate location.”

“One of the former foundation trustees has said ‘Taneyhills Li brary is the Foundation’s crown jewel,’ “ Schemper-Carlock add ed.” Thankfully, the trustees have graciously awarded our annual grant application since 2017. With their generous support, we have been able to provide a multi-pur pose destination for families. The Stanley and Elaine Ball Foun dation has made it possible for Taneyhills Library to make prog ress and expand library services for the entire community.”

SOLUTION to last week’s Sudoku

ence, if any, to www.explorebran son.com anywhere on the site?

17. Do you know that regard ing Ozark Mountain Christmas, Thomas is reported to have said, “I don’t believe that governmental bodies should issue edicts, to use your [The Ole Seagull’s] word, on what marketing should be...

We have three other governmen tal bodies in the district. None of them have said ‘we want this.’ I think we set a precedent by allow ing a governmental body, whose people will change over the years, to set marketing strategy?”

18. Do you know that the Ole Seagull, “Frankly, folks doesn’t

give a damn” what someone repre senting a community that rejected a tourism tax for itself and, for the most part, has others paying for its marketing, has to say about any “marketing edicts” issued by the governing body responsible for the majority of the funds paying for their marketing?

“But Seagull, as to you, these are rhetorical questions.” “Got him there!” ***

Editor’s Note: The comments on opinion pages are the opinions of the writers, and not necessari ly those of Branson Globe, or its staff.

BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA

FOREVER (PG-13) – FRI - THU: 12:10 PM, 3:30 PM, 6:50 PM

SERENGETI _ FRI - THU: 11 AM

OZARKS: LEGACY & LEGEND –FRI - THU: 10 AM

TICKET TO PARADISE (PG-13) FRI - THU: 1:00, 4:30, 7:10

STRANGE WORLD (PG) – FRITHU: 12:30 PM, 6:50 PM

STRANGE WORLD 3D (PG) – FRITHU: 3:30 PM

DEVOTION (PG-13) – FRI - THU: 12:20 PM, 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM

I HEARD THE BELLS

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

TOP GUN: MAVERICK (PG-13)

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

VIOLENT NIGHT (R)

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

DEVOTION (PG-13)

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

STRANGE WORLD (PG)

FRI - THU: 1:00, 7:10

STRANGE WORLD 3D (PG)

FRI - THU: 4:00 PM

THE MENU (R)

FRI - THU: 2:00, 4:30, 7:00

BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOR EVER 3D (PG-13)

FRI - THU: 12:30, 3:50, 7:00

BLACK ADAM (PG-13)

FRI - THU: 1:40, 4:20, 7:05

TICKET TO PARADISE (PG-13)

FRI - THU: 1:20, 4:10, 7:30

LYLE, LYLE, CROCODILE (PG)

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

RUNNING THE BASES (PG)

FRI - THU: 1:00, 4:10, 6:50

Today in history

• 1804 General Napoleon Bona parte is crowned Emperor of the French at the Notre Dame de Paris in a ceremony officiat ed by Pope Pius VII

• 1823 US President James Monroe declares the “Monroe Doctrine” opposing European colonialism in the Americas, arguing any European political intervention in the New World would be a hostile act against the United States

• 1845 US President James K. Polk announces to Congress that the United States should aggressively expand into the West, a widely held belief termed “manifest destiny” by newspaper editor John O’Sul livan

• 1859 Abolitionist John Brown hanged for murder, treason, and conspiring slaves to revolt at Charles Town, Virginia

• 1901 King C. Gillette begins selling safety razor blades

• 1927 1st Model A Ford sold, for $385

• 1929 First skull of Peking man found in the caves of Zhouk oudian, 50 km outside of Pe king, China. Later dated rough ly 750,000 years old.

• 1941 Japanese Marshal Admi ral Yamamoto sends his fleet to Pearl Harbor

• 1950 “I Robot” collection of sci-fi short stories by Isaac Asi mov published by Gnome Press in the US

• 1952 First human birth tele vised to public on KOA-TV Denver, Colorado

• 1968 US President Richard Nixon names Henry Kissinger security advisor

• 1976 Communist revolutionary Fidel Castro becomes President of Cuba, replacing Osvaldo Dorticós Torrado

• 1978 Neil Diamond & Barbra Streisand’s “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers” hits #1

• 1988 ESPN airs its 10,000th edition of ‘Sports Center’, making it the most televised cable program in history

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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.

IT’S SPAGHETTI SUNDAY! Join us for the Branson Masonic Lodge’s monthly spaghetti lunch on December 4, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Serving spaghetti and meat sauce with meatballs, salad, gar lic bread, dessert and drink—all you can eat for $8—at the Branson Ma sonic Lodge #587, 100 Chiefs Court, Branson. All proceeds support the Lodge and local community.

GRIEF SHARE SUPPORT GROUP. Branson United Method ist Church will again be offering the Grief Share Group on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. in the church library. This is a support group that meets week ly and is open to the community. Leaders of this group are caring people who have experienced grief and have successfully rebuilt their lives. Call Peggy at 417-334-3423.

FREE!

WEIGHT LIFTING BENCH with 200 lb. weights and a station ary bike. Call 417-230-0922.

HOMES FOR RENT/SALE

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

SERVICES OFFERED

FOR SALE

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

Call 417-739-1314.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

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!

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. ACE HOME IMPROVE MENT – Heating & Air HVAC Service &

FOR LEASE: NICE 3-BED ROOM, 2-BATH HOME. 167 Greenbriar Lane Hollister. Has fenced-in backyard, storage shed, large, covered patio and 2-car at tached garage, laminate flooring, custom window blinds. No smok ers. $1,400/Mo. Background app. fee $50. Call 417-337-0398.

FOR LEASE: NICE 2-BED ROOM, 1-BATH HOME. 185 Morningside Lane, Hollister. Has fenced-in backyard, 2-car attached garage, laminate floor ing, custom window blinds. No smokers. $1,000/mo. Back ground app. fee $50. Call 417337-0398.

CONDOS/APARTMENTS

APARTMENT FOR RENT: NICE BRANSON 1 bedroom/1 bath. All appliances included. $525/mo. No pets. Available 12/01 lease. 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 RENT: 2 BED/2 BATH CONDO, $1200/month. Pools, club house, golf, game room, the aters, restaurants. Furnished or not. Call 541-252-3015

COMMERCIAL SPACE

COMMERCIAL SPACE AVAILABLE FOR LEASE on Bus. Hwy 13, Branson West. Var ious sizes. 417-248-0062.

HELP WANTED

EDGEWATER COMMUNITY

CHURCH is a small nondenom inational church 27 miles west of Branson, MO. We are looking for an ordained pastor. Our website is available at edgewatercommuni tychurch.org. If interested, contact the church via email at edgewater church@yahoo.com.

POINT LOOKOUT NURSING & REHAB is excited to announce that we are currently hiring RNs, LPNs, CNAs, NAs, CMTs, house keeping, and dietary staff. We are currently offering a great benefit plan. We acknowledge Covid-19 vaccination exemptions. For more information, call 417-334-4105 or apply in person at 11103 Historic Hwy. 165, Hollister, MO. EOE

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