“All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope.” – Winston Churchill
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Aug. 30 - Sept. 1, 2020 • Vol. 1, Issue 129
Drug drop-off boxes, take back events keep us, environment safe
INSIDE...
Park It:
Social distancing inspires teachers to create. Page 11
She’s a Doll...Really!
EMT honored by American Girl Dolls. Page 13
Firefighters’ Best Friend: Meet Kerith, the crisis response dog. Page 15
WEATHER...page 17
Milder temperatures with daily chances for rain.
Share a positive message, like “No evil shall befall you, Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling.” (Submitted to Branson Globe)
Local residents share positive experiences amid pandemic By K.D. Michaels Staff Writer When questioned about the impact that Covid-19, the resulting quarantine and continued social distancing have had on their personal lives, most are quick to mention things like loss of job, reduced hours or cancelled plans. The negative results of the pandemic are countless. However, there are those who have a very different view of
the quarantine we all lived under, and the effect it has had on their lifestyles. When the Branson Tri-Lakes area went into quarantine, churches were forced to close their doors. This development didn’t dissuade some for finding a way to worship. One such family was that of local entertainer Becky Hughes. “We started meeting with my parents, my sister’s family and my
mother-in-law to do our own Sacrament service and gospel study,” said Hughes, who quickly found an added bonus to the newfound church service. “One week my mother-in-law shared stories and information about some ancestors. This led to a weekly family history time, with each of the grandparents taking turns talking about differSEE POSITIVE, PAGE 8
By Branson Globe Staff American families accustomed to keeping outdated prescribed drugs or unused prescriptions “just in case I need it later” in a medicine cabinet with their toothbrushes, band aids and lotions. There are options to dispose of these through of a number of drug drop boxes where you can properly dispose of potentially dangerous drugs at no cost. The dates on a prescription bottle do not mean the drug prescribed has expired or has lost its potency. The dangers of these unused drugs are whose hands may find them, be it a child or a person who is drug dependent. “Fifty-three percent of misused prescription drugs come from family and friends,” said Marietta Hagan, population health project coordinator for the Stone and Taney Counties Substance Use Initiative. “The source of those prescription drugs is often the home medicine cabinet. One of the biggest contributing factors to prescription drug misuse is easy accessibility. Teens and young children can simply reach into a cabinet and get a free supply of drugs.” CoxHealth Pharmacy, in the SEE DRUGS, PAGE 10
