Branson Globe, Volume 1, Issue 118

“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6

Always FREE! Your source for local news and entertainment

Aug 5 - 6 , 2020 • Vol. 1, Issue 118

Taney County Health Dept confirms two more COVID -19 fatalities

INSIDE...

60th Anniversary:

Shepherd of the Hills to celebrate. Page 3

Johnny Morris:

Conservationist acquires Dogpatch USA. Page 12

Fixer Upper back:

Popular show resumes in 2021. Page 15

WEATHER...page 17

Highs in the 80s to low 90s, with a chance of rain Friday and Saturday.

In traditional style, the Branson High School Class of 2020 tosses their hats into the air. (Special to Branson Globe)

Pomp in unusual circumstances: pandemic doesn’t stop Class of 2020

By Brenda Meadows Staff Writer At 9 a.m. Saturday, August 1 the Branson High School Graduating Class of 2020 walked onto the Pirates Football field for the last time. It was the graduation that almost didn’t happen. The ceremony took place months after the actual graduation date that had been scheduled in May. Graduating seniors expected they would complete their last year after a couple of weeks when

schools announced they were closing due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Students just did their assignments from home and waited for the date they would return to classes as scheduled. Those hopes were squelched when the pandemic spread, and it became necessary to close schools completely. For the seniors, the closure included cancelling proms, graduations and traditional activities associated with the last year of high school.

2020 Graduate Kimberly Steele said she was “bummed” when she found out she could not go back to school.

“But, at the same time I knew, what else can you do you just have to go with it,” she said.

“What has been the best and worst part of this year is, the best part has been my art studies at school and hanging with my best friend and the worst part has SEE CLASS OF 2020, PAGE 2

Submitted to Branson Globe The Taney County Health Department (TCHD) is sad to report the deaths of two Taney County residents due to COVID-19. This brings the total number of deaths in Taney County from COVID-19 to five.

The fourth individual was a male in his 80s. The fifth individual was also a male, in his 70s.

“We are heartbroken to confirm two more deaths in our county from COVID-19,” said Lisa Marshall, Director of the TCHD. “We want to express our sincerest condolences to the patients’ family and loved ones.”

Currently, two-thirds of the cases reported in Taney County are related to community spread, which means they are not linked to other positive cases of COVID-19.

The TCHD is strongly encouraging residents and visitors to take precautions to slow the spread of COVID-19 by wearing a face covering, social distancing, washing your hands frequently, and staying home if you are sick.

If you are showing symptoms of COVID-19, testing is still available through your primary care physician and the CoxHealth virtual visits at: www.coxhealth.com.

Symptoms of COVID-19 include: SEE COVID DEATHS, PAGE 5

2 • Aug 5 - 6, 2020

LOCAL

• CLASS OF 2020 Continued from page 1

been homework and not being able to see my peers during the Covid-19 quarantine.”

When 2020 graduate Hunter Kearney-Doyle was told there would be no school temporarily because of the virus he was “immediately happy” because he didn’t have to be at school.”

“But as the days turned into weeks, and the weeks into months,

Kimberly Steele wears the mask distributed to all members of the Branson High School Class of 2020. (Special to Branson Globe)

bransonglobe.com

I started to get sad realizing that I wouldn’t be able to have the same experiences as the seniors before me,” he said. “At one point I did not think graduation would be possible, but I knew that our administration was working diligently to make it happen.”

The administration did put a lot of effort into making the last days of the school year for the Class of 2020 special, and memorable.

To make up for lost memo-

Members of the Branson High School Class of 2020 were seated the required social distance during graduation. (Special to Branson Globe)

ries, Branson High School hosted a complete “Senior Week,” July 27-August 1.

Activities included traditional senior events, Senior Awards Night, activity recognition, prom at the Hilton Convention Center, graduation practice and painting Senior Hill. The week culminated with the graduation ceremonies on August 1.

“We were very happy,” said Sandra Steele, Kimberly’s mom.

“Branson dedicated one week for honoring the seniors and letting them have their time. We were very grateful. And the weather was perfect for graduation morning.”

Kimberly and her best friend didn’t participate in all activities.

They decided to do an ‘anti-prom’ and went shopping, out to dinner, to the movies at the IMAX and watched a rerun of the Avengers, ate ice cream and spent time together before they start their next chapter in life.

For Hunter, who is majoring in political science at the University SEE CLASS OF 2020, PAGE 3

COVID-19 in Stone and Taney counties, by the numbers: (As of 7/31/2020. Data provided by TCHD and SCHD websites) CONFIRMED POSITIVE CASES TANEY COUNTY 329 STONE COUNTY 84

RECOVERED CASES TANEY COUNTY 103 STONE COUNTY 49

DEATHS

TANEY COUNTY 4 STONE COUNTY 1

bransonglobe.com LOCAL

• CLASS OF 2020 Continued from page 2

of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, the best part of 2020 was getting to spend his senior year with people he had grown close to throughout his four years at BHS. The worst part would be not getting to finish “my high school track career.” And one of his cross-country coaches is in quarantine after being exposed to COVID-19.

“I am still weighing my options as far as next year due to the fact that many of the meets have already been canceled and some of the other extracurriculars I will be participating in have conflicting schedules,” Kimberly is thankful to be able to graduate with her class.

“We were hopeful that we would have one,” she said. “A lot of schools didn’t get that opportunity. As far as going to college in the fall, I’m taking some time to just figure it out and right now I’m working.”

For Hunter, the way his graduating class handled the 2020 upheaval brings a source of pride.

“I just want to let everyone know that the class of 2020 is a living testimony that a bad situation doesn’t make you who you are,” he said. “It’s about what you do with a bad situation that makes you, you.”

Aug 5 - 6, 2020 • 3

The Shepherd of the Hills hosts 60th anniversary show August 8

by Karen Halfpop, Digital/Production Director The trail that is nobody knows how old has been winding through Ozark Mountain Country and into the imaginations of visitors from all over the world as The Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama. This summer, that production celebrates its sixtieth anniversary with a special show at 8:30 pm, August 8, in the Old Mill Theatre.

According to a release, the Old Mill Theatre opened to guests for the first time on August 6, 1960.

That first night, the production boasted 35 actors and “a handful of horses.” Today, that show casts 90 actors, sharing a football field-sized stage with horses, mules, donkeys and sheep. They all work together to bring the 1907 novel The Shepherd of the Hills to life in the very same location where the story was written by Harold Bell Wright.

Co-owner and general manager of The Shepherd of the Hills, Jeff Johnson said, “We have been inviting all our prior cast members to the Anniversary Show. We would love to have a large turnout of families and cast members who have memories of

the show growing up.” Johnson has a personal connection to the show himself. His grandfather, Bud Jackson, played the part of Doc Coughlin from the mid-1960s until 1988.

“I grew up watching the show with my family, so this night means a lot to my family and me,” Johnson said.

Former cast members can receive a free ticket for themselves and one guest to the Anniversary Show. Additional family members can get tickets for half price. To claim their tickets, former cast members should call the box office at 417-334-4191 and verify their

name and the part they played.

Tickets are on sale for the August 8 sixtieth anniversary show at www.theshepherdofthehills. com, or by calling The Shepherd of the Hills box office.

Ticket prices range from $39.95 to $55, with a dinner and show option available for adults.

A gang of Baldknobbers make their way along a trail during a production of The Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama. (www.theshepherdofthehills.com)

4 • Aug 2 - 4, 2020

LOCAL

bransonglobe.com

bransonglobe.com LOCAL

• COVID DEATHS • • • • • • •

Continued from page 1 Fever or Chills Cough Fatigue Muscle or body aches Headache New loss of taste or smell Sore throat

Aug 2 - 4, 2020 • 5

• • •

Congestion or runny nose Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea For more information contact the Taney County Health Department at 417-334-4544, visit www. taneycohealth.org, or follow the department on FaceBook, Instagram and Pinterest pages.

Nearly 200 employees are furloughed at Branson resorts Hometowndailynews.com Nearly 200 people have been furloughed or have lost their jobs entirely due to COVID-19 at Wyndham resorts in Branson.

Club Wyndham says losses from the coronavirus outbreak

are to blame, noting that customer travel has been down, and phased re-openings haven’t helped either.

Of the employees separated in early July and last week, 126 separations were considered permanent.

Love, Inc. to help Stone County families with school supplies Submitted to Branson Globe The nonprofit Love, INC will provide free school supplies and backpacks to Stone County families in need on Friday, August 7 during the Stone County School Readiness Fair.

The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Reeds Spring High School. Families who pre-registered can pick up their supplies any time in that window. Fam-

ilies who did not register are asked to come after 11 a.m.

In addition to school supplies, students can also receive sports physicals, dental screenings, and immunizations.

New shoes and socks will also be provided.

Masks are required for anyone in fifth grade or older.

Contact Love, INC at 417336-7056 for more information.

n’s o s n a Br amily F !

Pass

#1

If you are looking for entertainment, there’s no beer place than Presleys’ Country Jubilee. At Presleys’ there’s a lile something for everyone, no maer how young you are or where you call home. In 2020 Presleys' is celebrating 53 years on Hwy 76, so come and see what an evening of music and fun can do for you and your family.

SAVE!

$

6

OFF 2 ADULTS OR FAMILY PASS

www.PRESLEYS.com

417-334-4874

Coupon valid only at Presleys’ Box Office.

Not valid with any other discounts or offers.

Expires December 19, 2020

Free school supplies and backpacks will be available at the Stone County School Readiness Fair. (Submitted to Branson Globe)

BGLB20

“Branson’s Original Show On The Strip!”

6 • Aug 5 -64, 2020

OPINION

bransonglobe.com

Train Up a Child: Children learn in different ways

By Pat Lamb Studies show that we tend to raise our children the way we were raised in spite of any training in child-rearing classes we may have received along the way. Without realizing it, we tend to think that our children will learn the same way we learned without taking into account the differences in inherited traits and personalities. We can be much more effective in parenting (and grandparenting) if we can understand the differences in the way children learn.

Some children tend to learn better by hearing information while others learn better by see-

Pat Lamb. (FILE)

ing or doing. Educators classify children as auditory, visual,

Kim Rohde Publisher (417) 872-2951 lkimrohde@yahoo.com

Brenda Meadows Editor & Staff Writer (417) 231-7601 info@BransonGlobe.com David Stoltz News Correspondent (228) 355-2900 ltcdls@gmail.com

Gary Groman, a.k.a. The Ole Seagull Columnist Emeritus KD Michaels Staff Writer (417) 251-2776

kdmichaelsbranson1@gmail.com

Rob Doherty Account Representative & Distribution Manager (504) 583-8907 robd@bransonglobe.com Karen Halfpop Digital/Production Director production@ BransonGlobe.com

Letters to the editor that are sent via e-mail and are fewer than 400 words are given preference. Published or unpublished letters become the property of the newspaper and will not be returned. All letters must include name, address, and verifiable phone number.

or kinesthetic learners. Actually, all children learn in each of these ways, but most are dominant in one or two of the ways.

Auditory learners learn best by having a story read to them rather than reading it for themselves. They like to have music going most of the time and would rather have someone tell them what to do than read instructions for themselves. They are often musically inclined and can learn better when things are set to music. Auditory learners might learn multiplication tables more easily if they are set to music. In my opinion, many children have not developed listening skills and do not fall into this category.

Visual learners learn better with charts and graphs or demonstrations. They need to see how a word looks to decide if it is spelled right, and they will probably learn their spelling words by writing them over and over rather than just saying them over and over. They will be the individuals who take a lot of notes when they are in high school or college. They need to be shown how to do things rather than just being told. Charts for daily chores work well for these children. They probably won’t just take a person’s word for something. They will probably want to see for themselves

BransonG lobe

whether something is right.

Kinesthetic learners like to use their bodies and do active things. They are usually the children involved in sports.

They learn best by doing projects. They like doing play-doh projects when they are young.

When they are older, they are the ones who like the social studies and science projects that involve making things. An example of using a kinesthetic method to teach in school might be to have students stand and turn a certain number of degrees right or left to learn about degrees in a circle. At home, boys will love to do fix-it projects with dad. Girls will like cooking or other projects involving action.

Observance of children will give clues as to how they best learn. When children constantly doodle and draw pictures, you can know they are the visual learners. The very active children are usually the kinesthetic learners and it is important to keep them busy with projects. Quiet children may be the auditory learners as they are listening for sounds in nature or listening to others. No two children are the same. Good parents and teachers will learn to observe the differences and capitalize on the way that children learn best.

(The comments on these pages are the opinions of the writer, and not necessarily those of Branson Globe, or its staff. Want to weigh-in? Have something to say? Share it with us in your own Letter to the Editor. See submission guidelines in lower left corner of page 6.)

Your source for local news

@BransonGlobe

BransonGlobe

@BransonGlobe #Branson Globe

bransonglobe.com

Department of Natural Resources awards $6.8 million from Volkswagen Trust JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is disbursing $6.8 million from the Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Environmental Mitigation Trust to qualifying entities across Missouri. The funds will reduce pollution by helping to cover the replacement costs of 150 heavy-duty diesel vehicles.

The 150 vehicles being replaced using Volkswagen Trust funds include: • 69 school buses totaling $3.2 million • 30 government trucks totaling $1.33 million • 49 nongovernment trucks totaling $1.54 million • One marine project totaling $580,000 • One cargo project for $128,000

“Replacing these vehicles is expected to reduce more than 1,200 tons of nitrogen oxide emissions over the lifetime of the replaced vehicles, making the air cleaner and healthier for all of our residents,” said Carol Comer, director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

The department accepted applications for the replacement of school buses and the repowering or replacement of transit and shuttle buses, government and nongovernment-owned commercial trucks, locomotive and marine projects, and airport and cargo equipment using Volkswagen Trust funds. The application period, which ended May 31, 2020, was extended from the origSEE VW TRUST, PAGE 11

Blunt optimistic a compromise can be reached this week on stimulus package WASHINGTON, DC – United States Senator Roy Blunt is optimistic a compromise can be reached this week on another economic stimulus package in the battle against COVID-19 and its impact on the economy.

Blunt, a Republican involved in the negotiations, insists Senate Republicans and House Democrats are not that far off, even if the Senate approved a $1 trillion package to counter the House $3 trillion measure.

“We’re never going to outspend Democrats in the House,” Blunt told reporters during a weekend stop in St. Joseph. “They put $7 ½ billion for child care subsidies, I put $15 (billion), they say, maybe we need $40 (billion). Now, this is the number they thought should be $7

½ billion 90 days ago. So, part of this is just politics. It’s election-year politics. We’re 90 days from a presidential election.”

After a visit to Mosaic Life Care, a medical center in St. Joseph, Blunt told reporters there are three sticking points: how much federal unemployment assistance should be allocated, whether state and local governments should be provided assistance, and whether COVID-19 liability protection should be extended for businesses and groups.

An additional $600 weekly federal payment to unemployed workers ended at the end of July.

House Democrats included nearly $1 billion of aid to state and local governments; the Senate did not.

SEE STIMULUS, PAGE 9

and entertainment

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

info@BransonGlobe.com • Phone: (417) 334-9100 • Fax: (417) 334-3767 • 1447 US Hwy. 248, Suite EE, Branson, MO 65616 BransonGlobe.com

Help Support Branson local businesses @bransonlocalbusinesses.com

STATE

Aug 5 - 6, 2020 • 7

8 • Aug 5 - 6, 2020 STATE

bransonglobe.com

MDC to offer online beginning camping class on August 13

By Dan Zarlenga, Missouri Dept of Conservation St. LOUIS, MO.—There’s never been a better time to take a “staycation” than now. One very accessible, inexpensive, and fun family outing is a camping trip.

But for those new to camping, the initial startup might seem intimidating.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is presenting a free online program to make getting a start with camping easy.

MDC naturalists will present Beginning Camping Thursday, Aug. 13 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for ages 10 and up. It’s especially tailored for novice campers and designed to take the mystery out of spending a night in the woods.

From getting out early to beat the crowds on the trails and rivers, to staying up at night counting the stars, camping is a great way to get out and discover nature. It also creates lasting family memories.

The class will explore all the

important aspects, starting with places to camp in the St. Louis region. Participants will learn about different types of tents and how to set up a campsite, along with some special considerations when camping in areas where bears might live. Of course, campers need something to sleep in, and the program will also cover the various kinds of sleeping bags available.

Finally, the class will look at it techniques for preparing meals in the great outdoors, from cooking over an open campfire to using a propane stove. Outdoor safety considerations will also be explored, like identifying poisonous plants and mushrooms, and venomous snakes.

Beginning Camping is a free virtual program, but advanced online registration is required at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/ ZXB. Attendees will receive an invitation and program link by email from WebEx the day of the program.

bransonglobe.com STATE

Teacher workshop to show how pollination can be used as an educational tool

By Francis Skalicky, Missouri, Dept. of Conservation WINONA, Mo. – Plant pollination by insects provides a variety of economic, environmental, and aesthetic benefits to humans. On top of this, it can be a great teaching tool, too.

Teachers can learn how pollination can make their curriculums grow at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Teacher workshop “Building a Pollinator Garden for your Schoolyard Using Discover Nature Schools.” This workshop will be from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 13 at MDC’s Twin Pines Conservation Education Center, at 20086 U.S. Highway 60 near Winona.

At this workshop, educators can learn about MDC’s free Missouri-based Discover Nature Schools Units and MDC staff will explain how these units can help transform a pollinator garden into a classroom.

“If you are not able to take a field trip this year, why not bring the field trip to you and your school through this place-based project,” said MDC Conservation Educator Mary Beth Factor. “During these unique times, bringing the outdoors to your classroom is a great way to continue your

• STIMULUS

A family camping trip is an ideal opportunity for bonding and discovering nature. MDC will present Beginning Camping Thursday, Aug. 13 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. It’ a free online class for ages 10 and up.

Aug 5 - 6, 2020 • 9

Continued from page 7 Senate Republicans included liability protections to businesses and groups which reopened during this coronavirus pandemic; the House did not.

Both and Senate and House include another round of $1,200 stimulus checks.

Some deadline pressure is growing for negotiators. The Senate is scheduled to leave Washington, D.C. after Friday for its annual August recess.

Blunt doesn’t see that as a problem though, saying negotiations over such proposals normally come together in a 72-hour period.

“You just need to decide when that 72 hours is, so you can do whatever’s necessary to finally bring these bills together,” Blunt said. “They’re different in money, but they’re not different in much else.”

MDC staff are following COVID-19 protocol to protect all participants in this workshop.

This workshop is limited to seven teachers. Staff will be wearing masks and hand sanitizer will be

provided. All materials used will be disinfected prior to the start of the workshop and after each use.

People can register for this workshop through the MDC teacher portal page, which is found at mdc.

mo.gov/teacher.

For more information about this workshop, contact MDC Conservation Educator Mary Beth Factor at MaryBeth.Factor@mdc. mo.gov (link sends e-mail).

SIZZLING SUMMER SPECIAL! Teachers can learn how they can incorporate the pollinating activities of insects like monarch butterflies.

2 FOR THE PRICE OF 1 thru AUG 31 Not valid with any other offer. Exp. 8/31/20

science investigations. Plus, the grant money associated with these curriculums can be used towards building your outdoor learning space.”

Teachers will learn about different types of pollinators, what type of pollinator garden options are available and how to use local resources to fulfill your plan. There will be time given during this workshop for teachers to create a threeyear plan in preparation to give to administrators, complete with a timeline of progress completion outlined by our participants.

Blunt said many of his fellow Senate Republicans question the need for the bill and he says if one is to pass, it will need bipartisan support.

“So, this will be done by some number of Republicans and enough Democrats to get to 60 in the Senate,” according to Blunt.

Though Senate Republicans backed the last $1trillion-plus package, Blunt expects some to vote against this latest round of relief.

“Well, I think Senate Republicans are probably reverting back to a normal pattern where some of my Republican colleagues never vote for anything that spends money,” Blunt said, “That’s actually a workable strategy as long as somebody else will vote for what spends money.”

Showtimes: 3pm or

8pm

Call for Tickets: 877-SIX-SHOW 1600 West 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO theSIXshow.com

10 • Aug 5 - 6, 2020

STATE

bransonglobe.com

Some want masks required for Missouri prison staff

O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Recent coronavirus outbreaks at Missouri correctional facilities are prompting some advocates for prison inmates to urge the state to require face coverings for staff.

The Missouri Department of Corrections reported Monday that 539 prisoners and 122 staff members across the state have tested positive for COVID-19. The majority of those cases have occurred in recent weeks at four facilities; 354 of the 539 cases are considered “active,” as are 76 of the 122 cases involving staff. Active means the sickened person has not recovered or died.

Prisons across the U.S. have been the sites of several outbreaks, and Missouri is among the states that do not require prison staff to wear face coverings. Hedy Harden, chairwoman of Missouri CURE, a St. Louis-based prisoner advocacy organization, said people who work at prisons are those most likely to introduce the virus to the facilities.

The lack of a mask requirement for staff “is a big complaint from the prisoners,” Harden said. “That’s where they’re going to catch it, from people who come and go every day.”

Corrections department spokeswoman Karen Pojmann said Missouri is doing well compared to many other states in containing the virus. In fact, the rate of positive tests among prisoners, 1.5%, is far lower than the positive rate among tested Missourians overall, 9%, she said.

Pojmann said in an email that Missouri Vocational Enterprise, which provides job training for inmates, makes 3,000 fabric face coverings per day that are given to staff and inmates, as well as other state employees. But there is no requirement that staff or prisoners wear them.

That’s in line with the state’s policy in general under Republican Gov. Mike Parson, who has encouraged Missourians to take precautions — including wearing masks — but who has declined to make it a requirement,

even though the number of coronavirus cases across the state has risen sharply since the state’s economy reopened in mid-June.

Multiple new daily records for confirmed cases were set over the past two weeks, and Missouri reported 1,047 new confirmed cases on Monday. The virus has claimed 1,255 lives in the state.

Nationally, more than 84,000 prisoners and more than 17,000 corrections staff members have tested positive for the virus, according to the COVID Prison Project, which tracks cases. The project’s database shows that 780 inmates and 47 staff members have died from the virus. Just one inmate has died in Missouri, in April.

Among all states, Missouri ranks in the middle for per capita coronavirus cases among inmates, according to the project, and the state ranks 11th in per capita testing.

Rates of known infections vary wildly across Missouri’s 22 correctional facilities. Some have no cases at all, and 15 have had fewer than a dozen cases among inmates.

But some have seen recent surges — active cases include 34 inmates in Bonne Terre, 41 in Boonville, 55 in Pacific and, most notably, 205 cases at the women’s prison in Chillicothe. Thirteen of the 19 staff cases at Chillicothe also are considered active.

The outbreak at Chillicothe that began in mid-July prompted the state to require corrections officers there to wear masks in housing units, recreation areas and other areas “where social distancing cannot easily be maintained,” Pojmann said.

The state has safeguards in place at all prisons, Pojmann said, including limiting contact and quickly isolating prisoners showing symptoms. N95 masks and gloves must be worn in isolation units and when interacting with anyone who has tested positive. Also, face coverings are required in certain areas such as visiting rooms and medical units.

bransonglobe.com STATE

• VW TRUST

Continued from page 7 inal March 31 deadline due to COVID-19.

The department offered awards to applicants who own diesel-powered vehicles or engines with 1992-2009 engine model year to replace those vehicles with new diesel, alternative-fueled, or electric vehicles or engines. Government applicants are eligible to receive up to 75 percent of a new engine’s cost, or 50 percent a new vehicle’s value.

Nongovernment applicants are eligible for up to 40 percent of a new engine’s cost or 25 percent of a new vehicle. Similarly, owners of school buses are eligible to receive cost shares ranging from 20 percent up to 80 percent of a new school bus’s cost, based on project specifics.

Awarded applicants must permanently remove the old vehicle or engine from service, which

reduces harmful nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions produced by older diesel engines.

In 2019, the department funded 199 projects totaling over $7 million. Of those projects, 150 were school buses. Additionally, two diesel-powered school buses are being replaced with electric buses in 2020.

In 2016, the United States filed and settled complaints against Volkswagen entities alleging violations of the Clean Air Act. Volkswagen allegedly sold approximately 590,000 diesel vehicles with 2.0- and 3.0-liter diesel engines in the United States containing specific computer algorithms and calibrations that caused the emissions control system of those vehicles to perform differently during emissions testing. During normal vehicle use, the cars emitted levels of NOx significantly above the EPA compliant levels. All states, includ-

ing Missouri, elected to become beneficiaries of the Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Environmental Mitigation Trust. Missouri

received more than $41 million for Missouri-specific projects to reduce NOx from heavy-duty diesel sources.

Aug 5 - 6, 2020 • 11 For more information on the Volkswagen Trust, please visit dnr.mo.gov/env/apcp/vw/index. html.

12 • Aug 5 - 6, 2020 STATE

bransonglobe.com

Bass Pro founder commits to preserve historic Dogpatch property as a nature experience for future generations to enjoy SPRINGFIELD, MO – Noted conservationist and Bass Pro

Shops founder Johnny Morris today announced the purchase of the

former Dogpatch USA theme park property, a beautiful 400-acre nat-

ural setting, in northern Arkansas’ Newton County.

While specific plans for the property remain in the early stages of exploration, any possible future development will be an extension of Morris’ signature experiences that help families connect to nature and each other. Natural beauty, quality craftsmanship, attention to detail and family fun are the

hallmarks of every project Johnny pursues.

“We are very excited to have the opportunity to restore, preserve and share this crown jewel of Arkansas and the Ozarks so everyone can further enjoy the wonderful region we call home,” said Morris, a lifelong resident of Springfield, Missouri. Johnny has worked tireSEE DOGPATCH, PAGE 13

Former Dogpatch USA theme park in Newton County, Arkansas.

(Submitted to Branson Globe)

bransonglobe.com STATE

• DOGPATCH

Continued from page 12 lessly to promote and share the natural beauty of the Ozarks with visitors from around the world. He added, “We’re going to take our time to restore the site, dream big and imagine the possibilities to help more families get back to nature through this historic and cherished place.”

The site is located near the legendary Buffalo National River, which flows through 135 miles of breathtaking natural scenery.

One of the few remaining undamned rivers in the lower 48 states, the Buffalo is the first river to receive special designation from the National Park Service. Today, the area is a popular destination for outdoor adventures including float trips, fishing, camping and mountain biking. The Dogpatch property is a short, scenic 35-minute drive from Big Cedar Lodge, a premier wilderness resort, just north of the Missouri-Arkansas state line in nearby Ridgedale, Missouri.

Initially constructed in 1967, the property formally known as Dogpatch USA operated as a theme park featuring a trout farm, horseback rides, and various amusement rides and attractions. During the height of its popularity in the late 60s, the

of the Ozarks and all who live here: • Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, a pristine 10,000-acre nonprofit wildlife reserve; • Big Cedar Lodge, America’s premier wilderness resort; • Top of the Rock Ozarks Heritage Preserve, featuring the popular Last Canyon Cave and Nature Trail as well as one of the most significant

Former Dogpatch USA theme park in Arkansas. (Submitted to Branson Globe)

destination attracted 300,000 annual visitors but attendance gradually declined before closing in 1993. While there have been numerous owners, the site has been vacant for the past several years with many of the remaining structures in a dilapidated state.

The property’s next chapter will be an ode to the heritage of the Ozarks and the abundant wildlife and natural beauty found here. One top priority is restoration of the large natural spring and bringing back to life the renowned trout hatchery and many future fishing opportunities.

Sometimes referred to as, “The Walt Disney of the Great Outdoors,” Morris has developed a series of significant nature-based attractions that celebrate the rich history and unique enduring spirit

Former Dogpatch USA theme park in Newton County, Arkansas.

(Submitted to Branson Globe)

•

•

collections of Native American artifacts ever assembled; Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium, voted “America’s Best Aquarium” by USA TODAY; Ozark Mill and Finley Farms, this historic site is scheduled to open on the banks of the majestic Finley River this

Aug 5 - 6, 2020 • 13 year in Ozark, Mo. Morris and his team are evaluating which buildings can be salvaged and restored while beginning to clear debris and dilapidated structures.

All access to the property is currently restricted as restoration work is underway. Additional announcements and updates will be shared as plans come together.

14 • Aug 5 - 6, 2020 NATIONAL

bransonglobe.com

Sorry, boomers: millennials and younger are new US majority

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Sorry, boomers. Millennials and their younger siblings and chil-

dren now make up a majority of the U.S. population.

A new analysis by the Brook-

Buck Newsome, left, a Baby Boomer, and his son, Chris Newsome, of the Millennial generation, as they pose for a photo while having lunch together in Newtown, Ohio. (AP Photo/Dan Sewell)

ings Institution shows that 50.7% of U.S. residents were under age 40, as of July 2019.

The Brookings’ analysis of population estimates released this summer by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that the combined millennial, Generation Z and younger generations numbered 166 million people. The combined Generation X, baby boomer, and older cohorts represented 162 million U.S. residents.

“To many Americans — especially baby boomers themselves — this news may come as a shock. For them, the term “millennial” has been associated with a youthful, often negative, vibe in terms of habits, ideolo-

gy, and politics,” William Frey, a senior fellow at Brookings’ Metropolitan Policy Program, wrote in the analysis. “Now, the oldest millennial is 39, and with their numbers exceeding those of baby boomers, the millennial generation is poised to take over influential roles in business and government.”

Those under age 40 are more diverse than the older cohorts, with almost half identifying as being part of a racial or ethnic minority. Past surveys show that the younger generations split from the older generations on issues such as immigration reform, criminal justice reform and environmental protection,

and the pandemic and recent racial justice protests are likely to galvanize the younger groups to promote an array of progressive causes, Frey wrote.

Millennials typically are defined as being born between 1981 and 1996. Baby boomers, long considered a primary driver of demographic and social change in the U.S. because of their large numbers, were born between the end of World War II and the arrival of the Beatles in the U.S. in 1964.

Squeezed between the boomers and millennials, Generation Xers were born in the late 1960s and 1970s. Members of Generation Z were born after 1996.

Annual Sturgis rally expecting 250K, stirring virus concerns

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sturgis is on. The message has been broadcast across social media as South Dakota, which has seen an uptick in coronavirus infections in recent weeks, braces to host hundreds of thousands of bikers for the 80th edition of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

More than 250,000 people are expected to rumble through western South Dakota, seeking the freedom of cruising the boundless landscapes in a state that has skipped lockdowns.

The Aug. 7 to 16 event, which could be the biggest anywhere so far during the pandemic, will offer businesses that depend on the rally a chance to make up for losses caused by the coronavirus. But for many in Sturgis, a city of about 7,000, the brimming bars and bacchanalia will not be welcome during a pandemic.

Though only about half the usual number of people are expected at this year’s event, residents were split as the city weighed its options. Many worried that the rally would cause an unSEE STURGIS, PAGE 16

bransonglobe.com NATIONAL

Chip, Joanna Gaines return to ‘Fixer Upper’ for new network LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chip and Joanna Gaines are returning to “Fixer Upper” as they build their new network.

The series, which made the couple do-it-yourself celebrities, will be part of their Magnolia Network set to launch next year. The series aired for five seasons, until April 2018, on HGTV. “These past few years, we’ve continued tackling renovations and projects, doing the work we’re passionate about, but I don’t think either of us anticipated how the show would become such a permanent fixture in our hearts,” they said in a statement.

Two others shows were announced Tuesday for the Magnolia lineup. One showcases interior designer Brian Patrick Flynn, and the other features Texas entrepreneur Jonathan Morris telling the stories of “inspiring” small business owners nationwide, the network said.

The Flynn project is untitled, with the working title “Self Employed” attached to Morris’ show.

Previously announced Magnolia

series include “Bespoke Kitchens,” “Family Dinner” and “Restoration Road with Clint Harp.”

Magnolia Network, a joint venture between Chip and Joanna Gaines and Discovery Inc., will replace the DIY Network when it debuts in 2021. The launch date is dependent on the easing of a coronavius-forced production halt that has delayed most TV and film projects.

Joanna Gaines, left, and Chip Gaines Fixer Upper series will continue on new network. (AP)

Aug 5 - 6, 2020 • 15

16 • Aug 5 - 6, 2020 NATIONAL

• STURGIS

Continued from page 14

manageable outbreak of COVID-19.

“This is a huge, foolish mistake to make to host the rally this year,” Sturgis resident Linda Chaplin told city counselors at a June meeting. “The

government of Sturgis needs to care most for its citizens.”

In a survey of residents conducted by the city, more than 60% said the rally should be postponed. But businesses pressured the City Council to proceed.

Rallygoers have spent about $800

million in past years, according to the state Department of Tourism. Though the rally has an ignominious history of biker gangs and lawlessness, bikers of a different sort have shown up in recent years — affluent professionals who ride for recreation and come flush with cash. Though the rally still

features libertine displays, it also offers charity events and tributes to the military and veterans.

The attorney for a tourism souvenir wholesaler in Rapid City wrote to the City Council reminding that a judge found the city does not solely own rights to the rally and threatening to sue if the city tried to postpone it.

Meanwhile, the Buffalo Chip, which is the largest campground and concert venue that lies outside the bounds of the city, made clear that it would hold some version of the rally.

Rod Woodruff, who operates the Buffalo Chip, said he felt he had little

Heavy traffic on legendary Main Street in Sturgis, S.D. (Jim Holland/Rapid City Journal via AP)

bransonglobe.com choice but to proceed with the rally.

He employs hundreds of people in August and a smaller full-time staff.

“We spend money for 355 days of the year without any return on it, hoping people show up for nine days,” he said. “We’re a nine-day business.”

In the end, Sturgis officials realized the rally would happen whether they wanted it or not. They decided to try to scale it back, canceling city-hosted events and slashing advertising for the rally.

Jerry Cole, who directs the rally for the city, said organizers are not sure how many people will show up, but that they’re expecting at least 250,000.

Travel restrictions from Canada and other countries have cut out a sizeable portion of potential visitors, he said.

Others think the rally could be the biggest yet.

“It’s the biggest single event that’s going on in the United States that didn’t get canceled,” Woodruff said.

“A lot of people think it’s going to be bigger than ever.”

When the rally is over, every year the city weighs all the trash generated to estimate how many people showed up. This year, they will also conduct mass coronavirus testing to see if all those people brought the pandemic to Sturgis.

bransonglobe.com NATIONAL

Pandemic parody of `Goodnight Moon’ to be released in fall

NEW YORK (AP) — A popular online spoof of the children’s favorite “Goodnight Moon,” reworked for the coronavirus, will be published by Penguin Random House this fall.

The Penguin imprint Philomel Books announced Monday that “Good Morning Zoom,” written

by Lindsay Rechler and illustrated by June Park, is scheduled for Oct. 6. Currently self-published, “Good Morning Zoom” takes Margaret Wise Brown’s beloved bedtime story and turns it into a narrative about Zoom, bread baking, home schooling and other familiar parts of life during the pandemic.

Located on Branson Hills Parkway in Branson, MO

• Maintenance Free Living • Clubhouse • Discounted Membership at Branson Hills Golf Club • Amazing Location • Beautiful Valley Views

CALL NOW 417.239.0951 SummitRidgeBRANSON.COm

Rechler is a banking executive and mother of two who lives in Manhattan. Park is a graphic designer and illustrator who lives in Brooklyn. All author net proceeds will be donated to coronavirus relief charities.

“COVID-19 is a difficult topic, especially for young children,” Rechler said in a statement. “I wanted to tell my children a relatable story — a story that would help them become familiar with their new

everyday lives and within that story, touch upon what was happening in the outside world. I thought a lot about the contrast between quarantining safely inside versus what was happening outside my window.”

This cover image released by Philomel shows “Good Morning Zoom”

by Lindsay Rechler, available October 6. (Philomel via AP)

Your Branson Area Weather Source

NOW OFFERING LEASE TO OWN OPTIONS 55+ Gated Master-Planned Community

Aug 5 -6, 2020 • 17

Loving The Ozarks

Branson Area 5 Day Outlook

KEEP CALM AND WASH YOUR HANDS

WED

THU

FRI

82

86

88

Partly to Mostly Cloudy.

64

Partly To Mostly Cloudy Slight Chance For a Ashower

SAT

92

94

Mostly Sunny And Hot

Chance For Showers Or Thunderstorms

Mostly Cloudy Chance for Showers & T-Storms

68

SUN

70

71

18 • Aug 5 - 6, 2020 HISTORY

bransonglobe.com

Today in History: Movies, sports and more •

•

•

910 The last major Viking army to raid England is defeated at the Battle of Tettenhall by the allied forces of Mercia and Wessex, led

by King Edward and Earl Aethelred 1305 William Wallace, who led Scottish resistance to England, is captured by the English near Glasgow and transported to London for trial and execution.

1583 Humphrey Gilbert claims Newfoundland for the British crown - first

•

•

•

English colony in North America and the beginning of the British Empire 1716 Battle of Petrovaradin/ Peterwardein: Habsburgs under Eugene of Savoy defeat the Turks in a decisive victory 1812 War of 1812: Tecumseh’s Native American force ambushes Thomas Van Horne’s 200 Americans at Brownstone Creek, causing them to flee and retreat 1846 Oregon territory divided between US & Brit-

•

•

•

ain at 49th parallel 1858 First transatlantic telegraph cable lands at Trinity Bay, Newfoundland spearheaded by Cyrus West Field (will fail after 3 weeks) 1861 President Lincoln signs the first US personal Income Tax into law (3% of incomes over $800) 1864 Battle of Mobile Bay, won by the Union Army led

by Rear Admiral Farragut with the cry “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!”

(US Civil War)

• • •

•

•

•

1882 Standard Oil of New Jersey is established 1884 Cornerstone for Statue of Liberty laid on Bedloe’s Island (NYC) 1905 First meeting of the Russian and Japanese peace commissioners takes place in US President Theodore Roosevelt’s home at Oyster Bay, New York 1914 1st electric traffic light installed in the USA on the corner of East 105th Street and Euclid Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio 1914 Battle of Liège: first battle of WWI, massive German assault on forts around Belgium city of Liège led by Erich Ludendorff 1915 The Latin-American Conference Convenes in Washington, with representatives from leading South American nations joining the US to discuss condi-

•

•

• •

•

• •

tions in Mexico 1918 World War I: the last German air raid on England occurs, with four Zeppelin airships dropping bombs in the Midlands and North East England 1924 “Little Orphan Annie” comic strip by Harold Gray is 1st published in the New York Daily News 1926 Houdini stays in a coffin under water for 1½ hrs before escaping 1932 Clyde Barrow and two associates kill Sheriff C.G. Maxwell and his deputy, Eugene C. Moore, the first time the Barrow gang kills a lawman 1953 Operation “Big Switch”; Korean War prisoner exchanged at Panmunjom 1957 Comic strip “Andy Capp” makes its debut 1962 Nelson Mandela arrested for incitement and

bransonglobe.com • • •

• • •

•

for illegally leaving South Africa 1964 US begins bombing North Vietnam 1966 Martin Luther King Jr. stoned during Chicago march 1974 US President Richard Nixon admits he withheld information about Watergate break-in 1981 US President Regan fires 11,500 striking air traffic controllers 1989 NASA Venus probe Magellan launched from Space shuttle, 1st to do so 1992 4 officers of the Los Angeles Police Department, acquttied on charges of beating Rodney King, are indicted on civil rights charges 2010 Group led by Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan & Pittsburgh attorney Chuck Greenberg is confirmed as winning bidder in court ordered auction of Texas Rangers MLB franchise (value $593m)

Movies & TV • 1953 “From Here to Eternity” based on book by James Jones, directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift and Frank Sinatra is released (Academy Awards Best Picture 1954) • 1957 “American Bandstand” premieres on network TV (ABC) • 1998 The American spinoff “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”, starring Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie, and Wayne Brady, debuts on ABC

EXP. 8/30/20

Music • 1966 Beatles release single “Yellow Submarine” with “Eleanor Rigby” in UK • 1967 Bobby Gentry releases her only hit “Ode to Billy Joe” • 1972 Moody Blues release

• •

“Nights in White Satin” 1975 Stevie Wonder signs $13M contract with Motown 1985 Establishment of a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is announced

Sports • 1936 American athlete Jesse Owens wins 200m in world record time (20.7), his 3rd gold medal of the Berlin Olympics • 1979 Philadelphia Phillies 3rd baseman Pete Rose collects NL record 2,427th career single in a 5-2 home loss vs Pirates • 1979 Willie Mays, Warren Giles, & Hack Wilson inducted in Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, NY • 1984 American super-hurdler Edwin Moses wins the 400m hurdles gold medal at the Los Angeles Olympics, his 105th consecutive race victory • 1999 St. Louis slugger Mark McGwire becomes only the 16th MLB player to reach the 500 home run milestone as the Cardinals lose 10-2 v San Diego at Busch Stadium • 2005 St. Louis Cardinals 1st baseman Albert Pujols becomes the first player to connect for 30 home runs in each of his first 5 MLB seasons • 2006 Warren Moon becomes the first black quarterback to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio; joined by Troy Aikman, John Madden, Rayfield Wright, Harry Carson and Reggie White • 2017 Jamaican sprint super-star Usain Bolt finishes 3rd behind Justin Gatlin and Christian Coleman in his final individual race, the 100m at IAAF World Championships in London

HISTORY

Birthdays • 1850 Guy de Maupassant, French author (Boule de Suif), born in Château de Miromesnil, France (d.

1893) • 1862 Joseph Merrick, “The Elephant Man”, born in Leicester, England (d.

1890) • 1911 Robert Taylor, American actor (Waterloo Bridge, Quo Vadis, Death Valley Days), born in Filley, Nebraska (d. 1969) • 1930 Neil Armstrong, American X-15 pilot and astronaut - 1st man on the Moon (Gemini 8, Apollo 11), born in Wapakoneta Ohio, (d. 2012) • 1945 Loni Anderson, American actress (Jennifer-WKRP in Cincinnati), born in Saint Paul, Minnesota • 1956 Maureen McCormick, American actress (Marcia-Brady Bunch), born in Encino, California • 1962 Patrick Ewing, NBA center (NY Knicks/Olympic gold 1992), born in Kingston, Jamaica • 1981 Rachel Scott, American murder victim (d. 1999) • 1982 LoLo Jones, American track and field athlete Weddings • 1956 Actress-singer Shirley Jones (22) weds film and stage actor Jack Cassidy (29) • 1964 Film director Mel Brooks (38) weds actress Anne Bancroft (32) at the Manhattan Marriage Bureau • 1971 Five-time Grammy Award singer Donna Summer [nee Gaines] (22) weds actor Helmuth Sommer • 1972 “The Addams Family” actor John Astin (42) weds actress Patty Duke (25) • 2015 Actress Jennifer Aniston (46) weds fellow actor

and producer Justin Theroux (44) at their home in Los Angeles Deaths • 1955 Carmen Miranda, singer/actress (Down Argentine Way), dies at 42 • 1959 Edgar Albert Guest, American poet and newspaperman, dies at 77 • 1962 Marilyn Monroe [Norma Jean Mortenson], American actress (Some Like It Hot), found dead of an apparent self-inflicted drug overdose at 36 • 1984 Richard Burton, Welsh stage and screen actor (Cleopatra, The Robe),

Aug 5 - 6, 2020 • 19 •

•

•

dies of cerebral hemorrhage at 58 2000 Alec Guinness, British actor (The Ladykillers, The Bridge on the River Kwai), dies of liver cancer at 86 2018 Charlotte Rae, American character actress, comedian, singer and dancer (Edna-Facts of Life), dies at 92 2019 Toni Morrison [Chloe Anthony Wofford], American writer (Tar Baby, Beloved, Song of Solomon), first African American woman to win a Nobel Prize (2010) , dies at 88

20 • Aug 5 - 6, 2020

CLASSIFIEDS

bransonglobe.com

TO ENSURE THE BEST RESPONSE TO YOUR AD...

Please make sure your ad is correct in the first issue in which it appears. The Branson Globe is responsible for one day’s charge of the space occupied by the error. If your ad is not correct, call us immediately to have it corrected.

SERVICES OFFERED

NOTICES & MEETINGS

SERVICES OFFERED

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 417–320-2055 See you there!

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL service and installation 0% interest financing 100% satisfaction guarantee. GOFF HVAC and Solar Energy 417-334-3681 goff-hvac.com 08/30 TABLE ROCK LAKE DOCK WATCHER. I’m the guy to call moving them in & out so you don’t have to. O- 417-858-1545 C- 417-365-1300 08/31 FREE ESTIMATES FROM ground up remodels roofs, deck, additions, pole-barns, flooring and complete build 5yr labor warranty 417-699-1635 08/30 ACE HOME IMPROVEMENT Heating & Air HVAC Service & Repair, Doors, Windows, Decks, Fences, Pressure Washing, Int & Ext. Painting, Siding, Roofing, Flooring, Tile & Drywall.

Handy-man Work!

Call Ryan 417-335-1347 08/30

TUTORING LIVE/ONLINE, doctorate-level teacher with over 30 years experience. Special Ed Certified Elementary - High School services. Can implement and design IEPs. Call (913) 568-2431.

08/14

DON’T PANIC ... SELL YOUR STUFF!

MISC. FOR SALE 12 CUP COFFEE MAKER, Bissell Vacuum Clearview, 2004 Ford Explorer manual/ book, and a cork/metal bulletin board. Prices range from $10 to $35. Please call or text (217) 774-7816.

08/14

Thank you for reading the Branson Globe!

HELP WANTED

CLASSIFIEDS

Aug 5 - 6, 2020 • 21

OFFICE HOURS 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday

DEADLINES FOR CLASSIFIEDS Wednesday’s paper: Tuesday 9 am Friday’s paper: Thursday 9 am Sunday’s paper: Friday 11 am Email: info@bransonglobe.com Call: (417) 334-9100 NOTICES & MEETINGS

bransonglobe.com

HELP WANTED CAREGIVER, FORSYTH AREA. Full or part time, days and evening shifts, or live-in.

Care for elderly couple, medication monitoring, supervised cooking and light housekeeping. Call 417-213-1783.

THIS COULD BE YOUR AD CALL 417-334-9100 TODAY!

NOW HIRING

DIMITRIS GYROS kitchen and service help. Apply in person only. 111 East Main St., Branson, Mo 65616

Do you love NATURAL HEALTHCARE?

HELP WANTED

Sales Position With Honey lease shop at Silver Dollar City.

Sunday - Wednesday on days when SDC is open.

Call 417-869-0233 or text 417-294-0805

THIS COULD BE YOUR AD CALL 417-334-9100 TODAY!

Are you a person who has had a successful career and is ready for a change?

Or are you great at your job but would like to own a business where you can control your time and the amount of money you earn?

HELP WANTED

STAY CALM AND PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD. (417) 334-9100 APARTMENTS

Would you like to help others achieve a lifestyle of wellness for the rest of their lives?

If this is you, I’m looking for six individuals to give my time and resources to help you live a life you love.

TEXT (417) 294-0805 with your name, cell phone and email address.

RVS

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY!

Furnished 1 bed 1.5 bath Apt. Call for details!

No smoking. No pets.

417-546-3334

Shepherd of the Hills Estates www.soheapts.com

HOLLISTER-BRANSON full time or vacation home, 43ft. RV, 5 slides, large deck, gazebo, patio, washer/dryer, quiet area. $39,500. 417-213-1783.

08/14 VEHICLES FOR SALE

RENT TO OWN AUTOS

1&2 BR APARTMENTS 1-1/2 BATHS, POOLS, REC. ROOM

$525 MONTH & UP

LOW Down Payment NO Initial Taxes & License Fees NO Credit Check FREE One Year Waranty on motor & transmission

Furnished Units Available, Lakeviews Available

RENT TO OWN YOUR AUTO TODAY

Shepherd of the Hills Estates

1119 E. State Hwy 76, Branson 417-335-5400 renttoownautosbranson.com

CALL 417-546-3334

www.soheapts.com

Support Our Local Veterans!

Are you a self-starter, who loves to lead and guide others?

Here’s how to apply for a place on my Business Team:

APARTMENTS

Find your next STAR EMPLOYEE here!

(417) 334-9100

22 • Aug 5 - 6, 2020 WORSHIP

bransonglobe.com

bransonglobe.com

WORSHIP

Aug 5 - 6, 2020 • 23

Worship Directory

You are encouraged to worship with us!

To advertise your church on our worship pages, please give us a call at the Branson Globe: 417-334-9100, or email info@bransonglobe.com.

Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.…

(Matthew 11:28-29)

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

(Jeremiah 29:11)

24 • Aug 5 - 6, 2020

Toys with Longevity B R A B I C K E V A B R A V O D

O N D I H R A V E R O I C C H S

U E T C H A S K E T C H E O T C

N I O Y L L E K N O E E T E H R

Y B S C E V E P A C N W S C U A

S R L L V K N E K O H M Y E L B

K A L E I N O E L E U M Y A A B

E B A S E S R P E R N N Y A H E

E A B N W S I L D I A M D L O S

D I T O M A S A N N O A C S O S

L A O O A L L Y A L A P A Y P S

E S O L S A I L L O L Y P O O K

Y N F L T E N L Y E D L B T U Q

E U N A E K K O D A R N O M I S

R G A B R I Y O N S E M M R U E

S P R A I B K R A C S A B A G G

K A L E I D O S C O P E S F I Z

Y C A B E C S S E C E R E S E E

SLINKY BARBIE FOOTBALLS HULA HOOP CAP GUNS CANDY LAND OLD MAID FARM TOYS HOT WHEELS CAP BOMBS BICYCLES DRUM SETS ETCH A SKETCH SIMON VIEW MASTER KALEIDOSCOPE CHECKERS GUMBY AND POKEY YOYO BALLOONS

bransonglobe.com