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OZART features art from Missouri and Arkansas youth

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Lake Queen sails the waters of Lake Taneycomo for the last time as she approaches the ramp where she will be loaded onto a truck for the over-the-road trip to Lake Sunapee in New Hampshire. Watch for the full story

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By Gary J. Groman, Independent Writer The 2021 candidate list for the Branson Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 9, 2021, is final.

The race for mayor, Ward I and

Precipitation moves in this weekend.

December 15, 2020. After that, the ballot position depends on the date and time of registration.

In order of their ballot position, the candidates running for a twoSEE CANDIDATES, PAGE 10

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Ward III Alderman have multiple candidates, with only Ward II being uncontested.

The order on the ballot was determined by lottery for all registering on the first day of registration,

Submitted to Branson Globe WonderWorks Branson announces the winners of its 2nd youth art contest, called OZART. The winners of the contest will have their artwork on display for one year in the OZART: Missouri & Arkansas Youth Artists’ Gallery, located inside WonderWorks Branson. Winners will also receive four complimentary tickets to WonderWorks so they can see their art on display in the gallery.

This year’s winners are: • Abril, third grade, Schofield Elementary, Art Title: Dark Night • Adalynn, third grade, Schofield Elementary, Art Title: Crooked • Justice, fifth grade, Schofield Elementary, Art Title: Fierce Eye • Kaedin, fifth grade, Schofield Elementary, Art Title: Mountain Side View • Belle, fifth grade, Schofield Elementary, Art Title: Tie Dye Eye • Harper, first grade, Schofield El-

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2021 Historic Owen Theatre Season Kicks Off With ‘TherallyMarvelous Wonderettes’ Submitted to Branson Globe together to entertain their el (musical advisor), Sean Neil The Branson Regional Arts Council has selected a marvelous production to kick off their 2021 season of musicals and plays at the Historic Owen Theatre in downtown Branson.

“The Marvelous Wonderettes” is a jukebox musical comedy by Roger Bean. This exciting musical has played off-Broadway at the Westside Theatre in New York, and is now playing at the Historic Owen Theatre in Branson from January 28 through February 14, 2021. The show, which features pop songs from the 1950s and 1960s as a vehicle to tell its story, pays homage to the high school Songleader squads of the ‘50s. When called upon to perform at their senior prom as a last minute replacement, Springfield High Songleaders Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy and Suzy,

classmates in four-part harmony.

The musical includes the songs “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid,” “Lipstick on Your Collar,” “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me,”, “It’s My Party” and “It’s In His Kiss (The Shoop Shoop Song)” and over 25 more beloved tunes that audiences will love!

The production at the Historic Owen Theatre is directed by Jacob Estes, and stars Tami Cooper (as Suzy Simpson), Mesa Mitchell (as Cindy Lou Huffington), Caitlin Secrest (as Betty Jean Reynolds) and Macy Watts (as Missy Miller). Swing actresses for the production are Liz Sambol and Seanna Bounds.

Production crew includes Karie Dykeman, Kim Hale, Lisa Murphy (producers), Justin Ables (artistic director), Delyla Ueb-

Myers (stage manager), Caitlin Secrest (vocal captain), Lorie Best (assistant producer), Pamela Meadows (lighting design), Mac Hill (technical and sound director), Jacob Estes (choreography, costume and wigs), Corey Mitchell (set design), and Jim Barber (marketing, BRAC Executive Director).

All seating will be socially distanced, so when a patron selects an available seat online, they can be assured that the seats in front, behind, and on either side of their party will be left vacant. This reduces the maximum capacity of the theatre to approximately 25 percent, so shows are expected to sell out in advance. Online reservations can be made now at BransonArts.org/tix or by calling the Historic Owen Theatre box office at 417-336-4255.

‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’ include, from left, Macy Watts, Mesa Mitchell, Caitlin Secrest, and Tami Cooper.

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Family celebrates anniversary, new member of the family Dr. Mike Hynes and his wife Jane celebrated 65 years of marriage with the birth of their 21st great-grandchild, late on December 31. Their granddaughter Karen Dutchover, and her husband Josh, announced the arrival of their daughter Liliana to celebrate the end of the year 2020 in style. The new arrival joins her three brothers. The family lives in Amarillo, Texas, where Josh is the youth minister at his local Catholic church, and Karen is a social service counselor working with families in need. The Hynes’ family, which now numbers 55, recently celebrated a pre-COVID-19 family reunion in Branson. (Special to Branson Globe)

Taney County Health Department releases COVID-19 vaccination plan Submitted to Branson Globe The Taney County Health Department (TCHD) is notifying the public of an expansion in the qualifying categories for COVID-19 vaccination. This expansion follows Governor Parson’s announcement today that local public health agencies may begin vaccinating these additional groups in the order outlined below. Vaccinations of individuals in these groups will occur as soon as TCHD receives vaccine. TCHD is expecting to receive its first doses of the vaccine next week.

Effective immediately, nonpatient-facing public health infrastructure, first responders, emergency management and public works, and emergency services sector are eligible for vaccination.

This category includes all employees working in law enforcement, fire and rescue services, emergency medical services, emergency management, and public works.

High-risk individuals in the following categories became eligible Monday, January 18: SEE VACCINATION, PAGE 12

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Three area parks team up to enhance the family experience in Branson

Submitted to Branson Globe In seeking ways to enhance a family’s experience when they visit the Branson Lakes area, Ballparks of America is announcing a partnership with White Water and Silver Dollar City for the 2021 summer season, which runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The partnership, a first-time venture, is designed to give families entertainment options with flexibility since ball playing often comes with changing schedules.

The partnership will give every registered player a five-day ticket to White Water water park, a tropical oasis that is 13-some acres of family-friendly water rides, located next door to Ballparks of America. Additionally, participating players and their families will have access to exclusive ticket pricing to both White Water and White Water’s founding attraction, the famed Silver Dollar City 1880s-style theme park. There will also be a players-only option of a discounted upgrade to a two-park, five-day ticket.

This game-changing addition to the Ballparks of America tournament experience will help Ballparks of America to continue encouraging important principles to practice among young players: the value of family time spent together in a memorable surrounding, good sportsmanship and teamwork.

In addition to exclusive ticket pricing, Ballparks of America is renaming two of its tournaments.

“The Mid-Summer Classic” which runs from July 9-15, will be renamed the “Time Traveler Showdown” for Silver Dollar City’s cutting edge, spinning roller coaster, Time Traveler. “Bring the Thunder” which runs from July 27-29, will be renamed the “KaPau Plummet Klassic” for White Water’s most exciting and thrilling waterslide.

Silver Dollar City and White Water are committed to planning special events at their parks for each of the newly named tournaments.

“This partnership will provide families more opportunity to play together while visiting the region.

We are excited to be part of this offering—one that includes discovering adventure at our internationally-awarded properties,” said Angela Davis, Director of Sales, Silver Dollar City Attractions. “The citizens of Silver Dollar City Attractions welcome Ballparks of America, the players and their families with open arms and look forward to making their stay even more memorable,” Davis said.

Ballparks of America schedules games in a way that gives participants plenty of time to enjoy Branson and turn what is already a great tournament experience into fun for the entire family. In an SEE PARKS, PAGE 12

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Pets of the Week Tri-Lakes Humane Society, Reeds Spring

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CASPER is a 7-month-old female. Her owner brought her in with her sister Piper, because she had too many cats to care for. Casper is shy but should come around with some love and patience. This black beauty is ready for a forever home.

SPRUCE is a 1-year-old male hound mix. His owner didn’t have enough room for this guy so he ended up at the shelter. He is a playful boy and is looking for someone to play with. He does well with other dogs and cats.

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Branson entertainment special to air worldwide Jan. 30

Submitted to Branson Globe BDS Productions of Chapman, Kansas, has announced its second worldwide broadcast featuring entertainers from Branson and will air on January 30 at 7:00 pm CST. The one-hour special is entitled, “We Are Branson and We Miss You.” The show features some of the top performers in Branson including the Petersens, Baldknobbers, Matt Gumm, New South, the Duttons, the Bretts, Jerry Presley, Terry Sanders and Todd Bradshaw.

BDS Productions released its first worldwide broadcast in 2020 featuring Branson performers. For 2021, BDS Productions has again donated its commercial time to faith-based organizations including Boys Town, Samaritan’s Purse, Great Awakenings, Ron Rhodes, Cindi’s Hope, Global Train, American Family Association, Right Track, Todd Braschler Ministry, KJIL Radio, Focus on the Family, Love Worth Finding, Homestead Ministry, Salina

Rescue Mission, iEmpathize, Mercy Ships and Grand Country.

In 2020, BDS donated its commercial time to faith-based organizations and asked the faith-based organizations to share the date and time for the production with the loyal supporters of the faith-based organizations and to the missionaries stationed overseas to allow the missionaries to host watch parties worldwide. The program was a tremendous success as it was available to a potential television viewing audience of 57 million people but also online to missionaries hosting watch parties in the United States and all around this planet. BDS is following the same format for 2021 as it was a tremendous success. You can view the 2021 broadcast at 7:00 pm CST on January 30 by going to www.wearebranson-usa.com.

This is not a pay-per-view. You can watch the program at no cost to you.

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Train Up a Child: Encouraging young readers First Amendment to the United States Constitution 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.

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By Pat Lamb Getting a child interested in reading at an early age is imperative to producing good readers for a lifetime. Most children are eager to learn to read unless something has happened to discourage them.

It makes them feel “big” and like older sisters and brothers or their mom and dad. When this eagerness is present, teaching reading is easy.

Some children, however, need some extra “oomph” to get them started reading or to stimulate them to want to read more and more.

Of course, the first thing for any reader is to learn the alphabet and the sounds of the letters. I remember teaching kindergarten near the Navajo reservation when I had the children say the letters of the alphabet each morning as I pointed

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to them. We also said sounds for the letters. Then, each day during rest time, I allowed the children to take books to their mats. By the end of the school year, children were popping up like popcorn and excitedly exclaiming, “Teacher, I can read!” I had also had group times with the children and put together words in the word fami-

lies such as “cat, hat, sat, mat, pat, rat, bat, fat, rat, tat, and vat.” I was careful to put no pressure on them to force them to learn to read.

Had I tried to force them to read, they would not have enjoyed it so much. I was privileged to have this same group of children to teach in second grade, and they tested well above the national average in spelling. One little Navajo boy always kept a book on the corner of his desk. As soon as he finished his math or other work, he would grab his book and start reading.

Two years before when he started kindergarten, he did not know how to speak English. Reading helped him speak English as he learned about the things written in the books.

One way to stimulate interest in

reading is to sit with the child, and write a story that the child dictates and make it into a book. It should be a real-life story. I did this with my three-year-old granddaughter about picking raspberries. She illustrated the book with crude pictures. We read the book together several times. She soon had it memorized. She would sit on the couch with her legs crossed under her and read the book aloud over and over by herself.

For children who have learned to read and like to read a great deal, it is important to see that the correct reading material is provided. In my opinion, many children’s books have little or no value other than saying words. There

ful either. Some people looked to President Trump’s team to overturn election results, while others hoped a new administration might bring new hope; last week’s incidents in Washington, D.C., showed neither side of the aisle has their act together. Other people counted on a vaccine to get their social lives, school, worship services, and employment back, but questions surround the distribution of the vaccine and its possible side effects.

The short of it is that while we can hope and do our best, we can’t

look to anything or anybody for perfect solutions. About the only certainty, one we do well to admit, comes from the wisdom of the priest in the movie “Rudy,” whose counsel includes the famous line, “There is a God. I’m not Him.” That simple truth gives hope.

The author of Hebrews discusses our inadequacies under the law, gives the inspirational list of faith heroes in chapter 11, and then encourages us, “Therefore we

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Reflections: Fixing our eyes on Jesus

By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer Let’s be honest. It’s been a little hard to come up with anything encouraging to say about 2021 so far. My New Year’s resolutions so far revolve around trying to stay healthy and not saying what I think in response to the idiocy on social media.

Remember those predictions as 2020 approached, stuff like “year of perfect vision” or “looking forward with clarity?” Yeah, right.

By the time 2020 was over, we were glad to see it go. But with

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the animosity of the election and COVID-19 restrictions dragging on, 2021 isn’t looking too hope-

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Is ‘We Believe’ a key to Branson’s future success?

By Gary J. Groman, a.k.a. The Ole Seagull Most tourists originally come to Branson with the expectation of having fun and creating unforgettable memories by experiencing everything they believe Branson is—family entertainment, shows, attractions, shopping, lakes, natural beauty, a slice of Americana, and more. An Ole Seagull believes that as important as the “things” that Branson offers are to fulfilling our guest’s expectations, what will bring them back to Branson, again and again, is that unique Branson spirit and the way they are treated while doing those “things” as our guests.

Many years ago, Branson developed a document called the “Branson Promise.” It does two things.

It provides our visitors with an

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also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us” (12:1).

That looks pretty tough in today’s circumstances, but v. 2 goes on, “Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Yes, looking back at 2020 and ahead to 2021 can be depressing; numerous local and national sources cite an uptick in mental health issues over the past year.

Our hope absolutely must be in Jesus. Any vision for 2021 must come by fixing our eyes on Him. Our country, our generation, are not the first to know trouble. The hymn, “Be Thou My Vision,” attributed to Irish poet St. Dallån Foregall and translated to English in 1905, recalls St. Patrick’s fight

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expectation transcending “things” and “activities” and reminds those of us who have the duty and privilege of interacting with our guests what it is that makes Branson so unique. The following are 11 things we told our prospective guests that “We Believe”: 1. A vacation is not an escape from reality but a connection to what is real—you, your family, for religious freedom in Ireland and is still applicable today: Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Naught be all else to me, save that thou art Thou my best thought, by day or by night Waking or sleeping, thy presence my light Be thou my wisdom, and thou my true word I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord Thou my great Father, and I thy true son Thou in me dwelling and I with thee one Riches I heed not, nor vain, empty praise Thou mine inheritance, now and always Thou and thou only first in my heart High King of heaven, my treasure thou art High King of heaven, my victory won May I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s sun Heart of my own heart, whatev-

tled in the lakeside beauty of the Ozark Mountains.”

An Ole Seagull would suggest, especially amid these trying times, that Branson’s future depends on more than effective marketing and providing our guests with fresh, new things and activities to do.

It’s also dependent on the ability to give those guests an experience that incorporates the fulfillment of those “beliefs.”

His prayer would be that through a smile, extended courtesy, patience, graciousness, and giving what is expected “and then some,” these “beliefs” would become an integral part of ensuring that every Branson visitor has a special, memorable, fun-filled, and wonderful experience that will bring them back to Branson again and again.

laughter, music, pure fun, and doing the things you really want to do together.

2. You deserve to take a break from your regular life while preserving the security and comfort that comes from feeling ‘right at home.’

3. The best experiences are live and personal. They affect you— and you affect them. The most memorable experiences have always been personal and unique, spontaneous and unexpected—not planned or manufactured.

4. In families and that vacations can belong to everybody in the family.

5. In our American values and celebrate them every day, respect for God, the individual, patriotism, faith, hope, optimism, family, courage, generosity, and opportu-

nity for all.

6. We believe in the home.

7. That new people aren’t strangers, just friends who haven’t visited.

8. That every guest can be a part of our Branson family. From headline performers to the folks who sell the tickets, we invite you to become part of the fun we create every day as the families who built this community.

9. That world-class entertainment doesn’t need to cost a worldclass fortune!

10. That money is hard-earned, and we respect the work that sits behind every dollar spent by our guests. We still think it’s possible to be surprised about how much money can buy, especially in Branson.

11. In Branson, Missouri, nes-

er befall Still be my vision, O ruler of all Through the lens of our faith in Christ, 2021 can start to look a whole lot better.

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are many good books that can help shape the character of a child.

A good rule of thumb for any reading material selected for children is to have the child read one page of the selected book. If five words are missed on that page, the book is too difficult and an easier book should be selected. It is important that children have books on an easy enough level to enjoy reading. It is human nature to want to repeat those things that are enjoyable. It is also human nature to want to avoid those things that are difficult or unpleasant.

A child who can read fluently discovers a whole new world. It is easy to teach a child to read if we are patient and reflect the joy of reading through our own actions.

By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer One can’t see much TV or social media without realizing people these days say or do many things that just aren’t very smart. Every day brings cringe-worthy remarks from celebrities, politicians, or “influencers.” It’s a mystery how on earth some of these folks get their toothbrush to their mouth, let alone hold an important position.

A little research turns up a very good reason for the phenomenon: People are just plain getting dumber. The constant bombardment of visual news and entertainment is literally shutting down neuropathways in the brain.

A 2019 article in the Springfield News-Leader stated that less than half of Missouri’s students—48.7 percent—scored at or above grade level in reading, and a quick online search indicates Missouri is not the only state with problems.

In the 1990s, this writer tutored community college students whose test scores indicated they

were not ready for English 101.

The lab director prepared notebooks for practicing grammar and usage. His strict rule was that students could not simply insert needed punctuation, capitalization, etc. into the typed sentences, but must instead rewrite the entire sentence correctly. The director had done graduate research about the brain connection between writing and retention; I read his report, and I’ve never forgotten it. (My own kids probably wished I would, but they thank me now).

More recent research concurs.

A 2016 article, “Three Scientific Links Between Handwriting and Memory,” cites numerous studies about the connection. Even laptop note-taking is on a superficial level; quick, almost verbatim typing does not engage the brain in the selection process needed when capturing main points by hand. When reading, interaction SEE YOUR BRAIN, PAGE 16

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Child Abuse Prevention and Elimination Foundation Inc. welcomes new board members

Submitted to Branson Globe The Child Abuse Prevention and Elimination Foundation Inc. (CAPE) was founded in 2011 in response to the tremendous number of families in the criminal justice system feeling overwhelmed trying to understand how to help their child after

abuse. Many parents articulated an array of feelings—hopelessness, confusion, bewilderment, anger, shock, frustration, guilt— and wanted to know where to go for help. Unfortunately, some families were financially unable to provide the psychological care their child and family need-

ed—either because their insurance didn’t cover mental health needs or because they were uninsured. CAPE was designed to bridge the gap between funding and mental health care so that no child or family goes without the care desperately needed to heal from abuse.

The foundation operates by a volunteer board and who have professional backgrounds in psychology, law enforcement, Missouri Courts, social work, visual arts, government, business, and administration. Recently, the board welcomed new members Whitney Fears, Tami Bundy, Heather Sattazhan, and Denise Olmstead. These board members are active in their respective communities both personally and professionally.

The purpose of the CAPE Foundation Inc. is to provide services and finances to aid in healing and eliminating physical and sexual abuse against children. We strive to accomplish our goal by assisting child abuse survivors and their families in receiving therapeutic counseling by providing financial grants— whether that means paying for counseling when an individual or family lacks the ability to pay for counseling. Individuals and families in need of services will find an application and information on our website at http://www. capefoundationinc.org.

CAPE is funded by donations and fundraisers. One hundred percent of donation money goes to support therapeutic services for children and adult survivors of trauma and abuse. The CAPE Foundation Inc. is a nonprofit organization as designated by the Internal Revenue Service Code 501(c)(3) and is registered with the Missouri Secretary of State and the IRS as Child Abuse Prevention and Elimination Foundation, Inc. Information about donating may be found on our website or through Amazon Smile (Child Abuse Prevention and Elimination Foundation Inc.)

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Branson entertainer Sanders laughs for a living

By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer Comedian Terry Sanders always knew he wanted to be a part of the Branson entertainment scene.

Born and raised in nearby Mountain Grove, Missouri, Sanders visited Branson as a child.

“We were very poor, but we could afford to come to Branson because the first time we came here in 1965, Silver Dollar City was free,” Sanders remembered.

“That very day, I told my grandpa, Lee Sanders, that I wanted to be here—to perform at Silver Dollar City. Then we saw the Baldknobbers show, and I told my family I wanted to do that, too. We saw the Shepherd of the Hills outdoor drama and, of course, I wanted to be in that, too. So, the seed was planted early.”

As a youth, Sanders had the opportunity to talk to many professionals in the entertainment industry, and all advised him to get an

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education before he pursued such a challenging career, so after graduating from Mountain Grove High School, Sanders attended SMSU (now MSU) in Springfield.

“I got my fine arts degree, specializing in acting and set design,” said Sanders. “But before I graduated, I was already working in Branson.”

Sanders began his Silver Dollar City career in 1980.

“I started at Silver Dollar City working on a ride called Rube Dugan’s Diving Bell. It was a submarine ride,” said Sanders. “It was a lot of fun. At nighttime I was performing at the Corn Crib Theatre in “The Toby Show.” After three years in that show, I went on to the Wilkinson Brothers Country Music Show, which was the newest and hottest show in town.

I was with them until July 1986.

They shut down, so I was asked to be the resident comedian for the

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Braschler Music Show. I was with them for 17 years.”

Throughout those years, Sanders also performed his one-man comedy show across the Midwest and continued to develop unique, new comedy characters, many of which he still uses. Sanders was also approached by The Vacation Channel to star in his own television show, “Branson Country,” as Terry the Tour Guide. The show would continue for 19 years.

“I left the Braschler Music Show in 2002 and joined the Grand Jubilee Show. I was with them for three years, then was with the Branson Brothers for three years,” said Terry. “For the past 19 years, my family and I have been in “The Shepherd of the Hills” outdoor drama. Our youngest son, Evan, and I are still in the play.”

Additionally, Sanders has performed at Big Cedar Lodge for 15 years where he hosts wagon rides

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and plays multiple characters, as well as writes, produces and stars in all of the property’s holiday productions. As Barney Fife, Sanders has supported the Muscular Dystrophy Association for the past 15 years during their annual fundraising lockup.

“This now makes 42 years in the business,” Terry explained. “I always had multiple jobs. At one time, I had 12 jobs in a year. I average now five jobs a year.”

In 1989, Terry caught the attenSEE SANDERS, PAGE 14

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year term as mayor, their name, Branson address, date of filing, and time of filing are: • Karen Best, 7A Maple Court, 12/15/2020, 11:11 a.m.

• Marshall Howden, 106 Rose O’Neill Drive, 12/15/2020, 8:03 a.m.

• Edd Akers, 3104 Riverstone Drive, 12/15/2020, 12:20 p.m.

• Amber Thomsen, 113 N. Sunshine Street, 1/11/2021, 12:01 p.m.

• Larry Milton, 8 Willow Court 1/19/2021, 4:45 p.m.

In order of their ballot position, the candidates running for a twoyear term as Ward I Alderman, their name, Branson address, date of filing, and time of filing are: • Rod Romine, 725 Valley View Drive, 1/8/2021, 8:35 a.m.

• Clay Cooper, 101 Rose O’Neill Drive, 1/11/2021, 11:48 a.m.

• Jantzen Craine, 2958 Vineyards Pkwy - Unit 5, 1/15/2021, 3:32 p.m.

Ward II will have only one candidate on the ballot. His name, Branson address, date of filing, and time of filing is:

• Cody Fenton, 132 Sapling Drive, 1/19/2021, 8:13 a.m.

In order of their ballot position, the candidates running for a twoyear term as Ward III Alderman, their name, Branson address, date of filing, and time of filing are: • Julia King, 1612 Pointe Royale Drive, 12/15/2020, 8:20 a.m.

• Richard Allan Banks, 109 Oxford Drive, 12/18/2020, 11:00 a.m.

• Daniel Meenen, 273 Van Buren Road, 1/13/2021, 8:30 a.m.

• Dr. Ralph J. LeBlanc, 804 Sunset Road, 1/13/2021, 2:01 p.m.

• Ruth Denham, 338 Bramble Lane, 1/13/2021, 2:40 p.m.

With Ward II Alderman Larry Milton withdrawing from the Ward II race for Alderman, only two incumbents remain on the ballot, Mayor Edd Akers and Ward III Alderman Julia King. Akers is running amongst a field of five, as is King.

For additional information on the Branson Municipal Election, please contact the Branson City Clerk’s office by calling 417-3378522 or by email at lwestfall@ bransonmo.gov.

Those wanting to vote in the April 2 election must register to vote by March 10, 2021.

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ementary, Art Title: Elle the Owl • Luke, seventh grade, Thompson Homeschool, Art Title: Welcome to Dogsville • Keegan, third grade, Schofield Elementary, Art Title: Rainbow Sky • Morgan, fourth grade, Schofield Elementary, Art Title: Entitled • Keyiara, sixth grade, Richland Elementary, Art Title: Thinking About Music • Paige, kindergarten, Schofield Elementary, Art Title: Cat the Splat • Serenity, fifth grade, Schofield Elementary, Art Title: Underwater Aquarium • Stella, fifth grade, Tuck’s Homeschool Academy, Art Title: All Alone • Mark, kindergarten, Schofield Elementary, Art Title: I am Playing in the Leaves “Congratulations to the art con-

test winners,” said Brenda Dent, general manager at WonderWorks Branson. “We love to be able to encourage young artists and put their work on display. Their artwork will enrich our art gallery for all to see.”

Through December 18, 2020, youth in the area were invited to submit their artwork into the contest. The artwork will go on display in the gallery on January 22, 2021.

The theme of this year’s contest was “Time to Think,” which encouraged young artists to think and express their thoughts through art.

Each artist focused on creating art that is unique in concept, design, and execution. All winning artwork will help to expand the illusion art gallery in a special section that has been created to highlight youth art.

Encouraging youth to engage in art comes with many benefits. According to the National Endowment for the Arts, youth who engage in arts do better in school, are more optimistic, less likely to try drugs, and have higher school attachment.

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Additionally, youth who engage in art tend to have a higher quality of life, reduced stress, and feel more involved in the community.

“We are excited to put the artwork from these young artists on display,” added Dent. “Hopefully it encourages them and others to explore more art and express themselves in an artistic manner.”

Art contest submissions will be accepted again in the fall. In addition to the annual youth art contest, WonderWorks Branson offers STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities. They offer STEAM demos throughout, such as an egg drop, bed of nails and the art of origami.

Other STEM-related programs offered include virtual learning labs, science fair partnership opportunities, science fun facts and handson experiences with each visit.

Additionally, there is a military section that honors those who protect and serve our country. This space highlights STEAM-related

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job opportunities in the military and showcases some of the technology used in the Army. This section includes interactive exhibits, military artifacts and a theater showing of a short film, titled “American Pride.”

WonderWorks Branson also offers group activities, facilities rentals, homeschool days, birthday parties, scouting days and sensory days. Located at 2835 West 76 Country Boulevard, it’s the company’s sixth and largest location.

Some of the exhibits include a bubble room, Professor Wonder’s adventure, interactive sandbox, illusion art gallery and X-treme 360 bikes. The fun indoor amusement park offers 46,000 square feet of family friendly engaging activities, as well as two cafes. They are open 365 days per year, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with varying hours throughout the seasons, and when recognizing holidays and special events for current hours of operations, visit the website: https://

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average year, Ballparks of America brings over 12,500 people to Branson during a three-month season, while Silver Dollar City and White Water entertain more than two million guests annually.

“To share these gems of the Ozarks with all our players and families will solidify Ballparks of America as the premier destina-

bransonglobe.com the vaccine can submit their information on the TCHD website at www. taneycohealth.org. The link is also available on TCHD’s Facebook page.

After completing the form, individuals will be contacted for further information and to schedule an appointment.

TCHD is currently expecting to receive the Pfizer vaccine, which requires two doses, 21 days apart.

Pfizer’s published data states that the vaccine reaches 95 percent immunity seven days after the second dose is administered.

“We are excited to bring this vaccine to our residents,” states Lisa Marshall, Director of the Taney County Health Department. “Something of this magnitude has never been done before, and we continue to ask for your patience and understanding.” tion for baseball families across the nation,” says Ballparks of America General Manager Scott Bailes. “As a 40-year native of the Ozarks, I cannot put in words my excitement regarding teaming up with Silver Dollar City and White Water,” Bailes concluded.

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Cancer Journey: Winter blahs and then some

By Cindy Thomas with Karen Halfpop Many people experience a feeling of letdown after the holidays, circling March 20 on their calendars and hiding behind garden catalogs with a cup of hot cocoa as winter weather sets in for the next several weeks. Add in the ongoing saga of COVID-19, and it seems even more depressing; add to that the discomfort of chemotherapy treatments, and, well, you wish you could hit fast-forward. This week we have some suggestions for breaking out of your own blah season by doing something to bless your friends going through cancer or any other condition that’s keeping them stuck indoors or not feeling the greatest.

Although everyone is getting a little tired of COVID-19 protocols, the nurse practitioner at Cox Cancer Center says they are actually a blessing in disguise for chemotherapy patients. The mask wearing, extra handwashing, and being careful when out in public are par for the course for those folks, so having everyone else doing them just keeps things that much safer. It still is a good idea to be cautious, though;

Karen is doing shopping and church online. If you do get out to socialize, make sure family and friends are not experiencing any symptoms or fever. Karen’s friends drop by and chat from a safe distance on the porch but don’t go inside.

Karen is managing fairly well, feeling much better, and you’re able to read this because she is getting work done in spite of a touch of “chemo brain.” That’s really a thing—it can make a person suddenly forget what they’re supposed to be working on, or make them slower at tasks they usually know well. Karen is grateful for a job that can be done flexibly and from home.

If you’re an employer, take note of these comments from Karen: “If you have an employee who is going through chemo and still trying to work, you have a VERY DEDICATED employee! Whether they are working from home, coming in and working between appointments, or on leave, you can help a lot just by being patient and encouraging. Lots of cancer patients are concerned about finances and letting them know they are valued, and you’re looking forward to them feeling bet-

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ter and being back with the team can make all the difference.”

If you’re a co-worker, you can sometimes watch for ways to help pick up slack or maybe offer to trade some duties. If those things aren’t practical, just try to give some extra grace and say a prayer.

Karen has been blessed by thoughtful friends who had some great ideas: One friend provided a link to a TV series, enough episodes to keep her busy during her next treatment. A gift of a streaming service or audio books is a wonderful way to help pass some long hours!

Another friend brought supper for Karen’s family from Panera Bread one evening; the chicken soup was just what she needed. Food is always a blessing, but ask your friend which days are toughest. Often, the SEE JOURNEY, PAGE 17

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tion of the director and producer of the long-running music and comedy television show “Hee Haw,” and was hired to film 13 episodes of that show, which aired in 1990.

For Sanders, that was a career highlight.

“For the first time ever, I was myself, Terry Wayne Sanders, but they created a couple of characters for me, too,” said Sanders.

Terry noted there have been other career highlights. “I was cast in two different films, “Foxfire Light” with Leslie Nielsen and Tippi He-

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Also, the years I have had the “Homer Lee and Friends” shows, each being a fundraiser for worthy causes.”

When asked which of the many characters he portrays is his favorite, Sanders responded, “All of my characters are my favorites, really.

At SDC I play four or five characters a day! At Christmas time I play Clarence Peabody, Santa’s helper.

In the music show and personal appearances, I love playing Homer Lee the maintenance man, Barney Fife, Grandma Beulah and Joan Rivers.”

The late Joan Rivers, the inspiration behind Sanders’ much-loved character, became a friend of Sanders and would remain so until her passing in 2014.

“I started out writing Joan, as a fan, but over the years she met my brother, Leland, who was a TV programmer, and became a family friend. We developed a wonderful

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friendship,” Terry noted. “She even made a special shout-out video for my “Homer Lee and Friends Reunion Show.” We saw her several times in concert and when she was in Springfield, she asked us backstage to visit. I bought a lot of her jewelry on QVC, and one day I received an offer from QVC to spend the day with Joan in Minneapolis.

I flew up there and spent the day with her and 15 others who were picked for this rare event. One of the highlights of my life!”

Rivers reached out in a very personal way, calling Sanders’ mother who was battling cancer, and then sending Sanders beautiful notes on the passing of his mother and later his brother. Said Terry, “Joan was a lovely and very giving person.”

In 1984, while working as part of the Wilkinson Brothers Country Music show, Sanders met the love of his life, Dede.

“We dated for four years and were married in 1988,” said Terry.

“God blessed us with two sons, Austin Cole Sanders in 1990, and Evan James Sanders in 1995. Evan has multiple jobs in the area and is a very hard worker! He now lives

bransonglobe.com on the family farm in Forsyth and is a great source of joy and strength!”

This past year, however, brought tragedy to Sanders and his family.

“On January 11, 2020, our oldest son, Austin, fell asleep while driving home and had a fatal accident,” Terry explained. “He was 29 years old. We are thankful and grateful and blessed, with our faith and literally thousands of people who have shown us incredible compassion over the last year.”

The young Sanders’ life was remembered and celebrated in a memorial service at the Clay Cooper Theater with over 1,300 friends, family members and fans in attendance. Austin got his own musical start at the age of four, when he learned to play fiddle from the Haygood Family. At the age of eight, he was featured in USA Today as “Darth Fiddler,” which drew even more national attention.

“The best offer came from Martin Short, who had just started a new TV talk show, so Austin and I flew to Los Angeles, and he made his TV debut,” Terry noted. “Later, SEE SANDERS, PAGE 15

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he crossed over to the electric guitar and created two bands, Venus of Willendorf, an improvisational jazz band with a heavy metal influence, and Snake Fighter, a die-hard heavy metal band. He was much like his father, with multiple jobs every single day, but he was the most compassionate young man, who had a beautiful heart and helped so many, even strangers.”

Sanders continued,” We talk openly about Austin, his life, and his death. There are so many people who have also lost a child, and they have reached out to us. We feel that it’s important to know how fragile life is and how it can all change in the blink of an eye. Love your family and friends wholeheartedly, make memories, take a lot of photos and videos, laugh and enjoy every second.”

In June of 2020, Sanders and his wife, Dede, embarked on a journey of a different type.

“For 20 years, we have had a rental home near our home in Branson. In December 2019, we started converting it into Grandma Beulah’s Airbnb, based on my character, Grandma Beulah,” said Sanders. “We opened it up in June of 2020, and it has been booked solid ever since. We are so thankful for this in the midst of the pandemic.”

Conveniently located in a quiet Branson neighborhood, the home was built in 1909 and has now been completely renovated and has easy access to Highway 65, as well as all of Branson’s popular shows and attractions. For more information on the Airbnb, please visit Grandma Beulah’s Facebook page.

This year Terry Sanders is as busy as ever.

“The 2021 season will find me at my usual haunts,” said Terry. “Silver Dollar City for my 42nd season, my sixth year with C.J. Newsom’s Classic Country and Comedy Show, the Shepherd of the Hills for my 20th season, and 16 years with Big Cedar Lodge. This also marks two years as the spokesperson for

Little Hacienda’s Taco Tuesday Live on Facebook every Tuesday, and of course, personal appearances throughout the year. You can go to our website, homerlee.com, for information on that. We now have the Airbnb, and my wife, Dede, has had an in-home daycare for 21 years, so I get to help her with that from time to time. The kids call me “Mr. Terry,” and I’m pretty funny around them, too. One of my favorite quotes from one of the kids came when their mom arrived to pick them up. I had had a costume fitting at our home,

and the child said, ‘Oh, Mommy, Mr. Terry has the prettiest new dress!’ “ For all of the success he has enjoyed through the years, Terry Sanders remains extremely humble and thankful.

Said Terry, “I want everyone to know how thankful, grateful and blessed we are to do what we do, to have our families and friends and the affection of fans around the world. Make every second count. Work hard, play hard, live big, be kind and laugh—laugh a lot!”

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Terry Sanders in a 1990 episode of Hee Haw, with music legend Roy Clark (photo submitted)

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east of the area Saturday into Saturday night with a return to a southerly wind. Cooler temperatures will continue though with highs continuing in the 40s across the area.

By Saturday night, a low will begin developing in the high plains ahead of an upper level system off the California coast. Broad southwest flow aloft ahead of the upper low and strong low level warm advection will lead to some rain chances over the area beginning

Saturday night. The surface front will approach from the west on Sunday with better rain chances moving into the area Sunday night.

There may be some low end instability over southern MO Sunday evening for some isolated thunder.

Highest rain amounts look to be southeast of the area into our southeast coverage area. Areas in the southeast coverage area do stand a good chance of seeing a half inch or more. The low will pull east of

the area on Monday, drawing cooler air in behind the low. Some lingering precipitation may have a rain/snow mix over central MO Monday into Monday evening, however little to no Winter accumulations are expected.

The upper level trough will eventually move through during the middle of the next work week and may bring with it additional rain chances.

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by highlighting or summarizing is similarly beneficial.

That same director’s research showed problems using supposedly educational TV as a babysitter. In the 1960s, kids looked forward to a half hour of singing along with Shari Lewis’s puppets or Miss Fran’s “Romper Room” friends. In the ‘70s, it was an hour of cartoons after school before playing outside with friends. With the advent of video recordings and “educational TV,” it became easier to provide visual entertainment rather than engage kids in active play or reading.

Video soon found its way into classrooms and even Sunday school. During the ‘60s and ‘70s, it was an occasional treat to see the teacher pushing the projector cart into the room; by the ‘90s the

VCR was a regular fixture; now, every kid has a Chromebook and most have a phone.

Without even going into the physical damage all that blue light does to young eyes, I’ll just recall my director’s concern. His research indicated the constant changes of topic on popular children’s shows like “Sesame Street,” jumping from scene to brightly colored scene, did not develop the neural processing needed to read and understand a book, placing kids who regularly watched those shows at a disadvantage in school rather than helping them succeed.

A 2016 report in “Medical Daily” states: “When researchers studied 276 children between ages 5 and 18, they discovered the more time spent in front of the TV, the thicker the frontal lobe region of their brains developed. It’s the same area that is known to lower lan-

guage processing and communication, which researchers suspect is why they also had a lower verbal IQ. But that wasn’t all; the hypothalamus, septum, sensory motor region, and visual cortex were all enlarged—these are where emotional responses, arousal, and aggression are processed.”

The study found that children raised in environments with video or TV in the background have poorly developed “theory of mind,” defined as “the ability to recognize their own and another person’s beliefs, intents, desires, and knowledge.” Is it then surprising that a whole generation of people now spew vitriolic comments on social media to people they don’t even know? Even people old enough to know better reach for their phone to type an angry or sarcastic response.

It’s scary when people get their social and cultural framework

bransonglobe.com from TV and social media headlines without even hearing the entire interview or reading the article. It’s even scarier that those same poorly informed people vote on decisions that impact others.

All is not lost, but we must act quickly. Venturing back into the classroom recently as an after-school program teacher, I was horrified that most first-graders could not sit still for a chapter of “Charlotte’s Web.” The few who could were in the school’s gifted program and, I learned upon questioning, had parents who—wait for it—read to them. Those same kids quickly picked up on the book’s themes of friendship and kindness.

Coincidence? I think not.

One little boy regularly buried his head in his arms, moaning that whatever story, game, or activity we were doing was “boring.” He just wanted to play Minecraft.

He couldn’t even enjoy outdoor

play but wandered around alone, muttering about video game scenarios. This kid was probably one of few who actually benefited from COVID-19—returning to school after weeks of shutdowns, he proudly informed staff that he knew how to separate an egg and proceeded to go through the motions. His grandma had actually taught the kid to follow a recipe and bake! He began participating more in class. Further conversation revealed his grandparents had also taken him fishing and—you guessed it—read to him.

So, if we want to rescue this country, let’s turn off the screens.

Read your news, and think it over for yourself instead of listening to endless TV commentary. And read books! Good books, including classics that require thought. An estimated 42 percent of college SEE YOUR BRAIN, PAGE 17

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graduates do not complete another book after graduation. They should, though; an Emory University study showed both immediate and long-term expansion of brain pathways after just nine pages of the book “Pompeii.” Parents and grandparents, get off your phone and read to your children! Reading leads to more advanced vocabulary, spoken word recognition, ability to connect written letters to sounds, reading comprehension, and fluency.

We can also demand change.

Regardless of whether, as some think, there is an agenda behind COVID-19, it is keeping many students isolated and online. If your child’s school is still virtual or even heavy on classroom computer use, consider enrolling your child in a reading group at the library or starting your own program, complete with incentives, at home. (City and county officials,

please, use masks or take temps or do what you need to do to open the library)!

Attend church; take notes. Use a print Bible and study the scripture references.

Join a book club; buy a printed copy or borrow one from the library.

Subscribe to a print magazine about something that interests you.

Reclaim your brain!

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patient doesn’t feel too awful on the actual infusion day, but the effects kick in about three days later. That might be the perfect time to offer to do some grocery shopping, bring a meal, or a pick up a load of laundry to do.

Next week we will check in on treatment number two. And to the folks who have reached out to say you’re also going through cancer, please know you are in our prayers.

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1947 1st commercial TV station west of Mississippi opens in Hollywood, California 1968 “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In” premieres on NBC 1987 Pennsylvania politician R. Budd Dwyer shoots and kills himself at a press conference on live national television, leading to debates on boundaries in journalism 2010 Conan O’Brien’s last The Tonight Show episode after a big controversy over the Tonight Show timeslot 2018 Netflix becomes the largest digital media and entertainment company in the world worth $100 billion

from a Winter League baseball game after hitting a batter 1968 NBA announces expansion franchise licences awarded to Milwaukee (Bucks) and Phoenix (Suns) 1973 George Foreman TKOs Joe Frazier in 2 rounds to win WBC & WBA heavyweight boxing titles in Kingston, Jamaica; Frazier knocked down 3 times in both 1st & 2nd rounds 1989 After winning his third Super Bowl as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, Bill Walsh retires 2006 Kobe Bryant scores 81 points in a 122-104 Lakers victory over the Toronto Raptors; second-highest game total in NBA history, behind only Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game (1962)

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1440 Ivan III, the Great, Grand Prince of Moscow and Russia (1462-1505) who conquered Lithuania, born in Moscow, Russia (d. 1505) 1561 Francis Bacon, Strand, statesman/essayist (Novum Organum), born in London, England (d. 1626)

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1645 William Kidd, Scottish pirate legend, born in Greenock (or Dundee), Scotland (d. 1701) date and place disputed 1788 Lord Byron [George Gordon Byron], English romantic poet (Don Juan), born in London (d. 1824) 1934 Bill Bixby, American actor, director and producer (Incredible Hulk, My Favorite Martian), born in San Francisco, California (d. 1993) 1955 John Wesley Shipp, American actor (Dawson’s Creek, One Life to Live), born in Norfolk, Virginia 1959 Linda Blair, American actress (Exorcist, Chained Heat, Savage St), born in St Louis, Missouri 1965 Diane Lane, American actress (The Perfect Storm, Lady Beware, Lonesome Dove), born in NYC, New York 1969 Olivia d’Abo, English-American actress (Wonder Years, Single Guy), born in London, England 2179 Hikaru Walter Sulu, Fictional Star Trek character, born in San Francisco, California

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1859 Johannes Brahms’ 1st piano concerto (in D minor) premieres in Hanover 1934 Dmitri Shostakovich’s opera “Lady MacBeth” premieres in Leningrad 1968 “Lady Soul” 14th studio album by Aretha Franklin is released (Billboard Album of the Year 1968) 1971 John Lennon and Yoko Ono record “Power to the People”

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1857 National Association of Baseball Players founded in New York 1951 Fidel Castro is ejected

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