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Senior Center benefits from songwriting contest Sept. 26

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By Brenda Meadows Staff Writer Prince Ivan (Brydon Brett and Aaron Ellsworth) hosted the finalists from HOOKED! Songwriting Contest 2020 at the Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater on September 26. While introducing new songwriting talent and artists to the area, the event is a fundraiser benefitting the Branson-Hollister Senior Center.

Prince Ivan, along with a panel of judges, selected 10 finalists from 45 entries submitted. Finalists were: D’nadre Bell, Darby

Fundraiser for Vets: Branson Star Theater hosts. Page 2

Huge Success:

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Autumn Daze results wow downtown. Page 3 Branson Prayer March participants pause for prayer at CVS. Approximately 200 marchers joined this inaugural event. (Photo by Phil Thomas)

The Great Pumpkin:

Utah gourd tips the scales at 1,825. Page 18

WEATHER...page 17 After a warm weekend, a cold front invades the area.

Branson Prayer March 2020: Five miles of prayer and unity

By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer On Saturday afternoon, September 26, the Branson Prayer March joined in united prayer with events in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the nation. On the 5.2-mile route along 76 Country Boulevard and through downtown

Branson, residents and faith leaders from Branson and surrounding communities were joined by people attending from as far away as Wichita and Kansas City. Other visitors waved and honked in support as they drove by in their cars.

Organizer Gena Hedgepeth said approximately 200 people par-

ticipated, and nearly 50 of those walked the entire route. They were led by Patrick Callahan and others who took turns carrying Callahan’s large wooden cross. Shuttles provided by local churches and ministries carried a supply of waSEE PRAYER MARCH, PAGE 8

Darby Dougherty won first place and received the $500 cash prize, a one-song recording package and the title of the HOOKED! 2020 songwriting champion.

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Tickets on sale for fundraiser to MoDOT to close 65/60 benefit USA Veterans Hope Center flyover ramp Oct. 2 - 5 Submitted to Branson Globe Tickets are on sale for a dinner and show fundraiser benefitting USA Veterans Hope Center, October 9 - 10 at The Captain’s Table Restaurant, (Formerly Doc’s) 892 S. State Highway 165, Branson.

“I could see an urgent need for additional assistance for veterans that the VA was seemingly not able to provide due to staffing and other restrictions,”

Founder Almer Jackson said. “Both properties are in good condition, so no repairs or upgrades are needed at this time. As we’re celebrating the new doors God has opened for our organization, we thank you for your continuous and generous support.”

Reservation times for the catered meal are 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Showtime, featuring event sponsor Nashville Roadhouse Live with Stevie

Woods, is at 8 p.m. each of the two nights in the Branson Star Theatre, 3750 W 76 Country Blvd. There will be drawings that include show tickets, vacations, cash and more.

Tickets for the fundraiser are $40 and can be purchased at the Branson Star box office (417) 320-3418, or call 417-320-3418 and online at bransonstartheater.com. RSVP by October 8 and receive two free raffle tickets.

Submitted to Branson Globe A bridge sealing project will close the northbound US Route 65 to westbound US Route 60 flyover ramp in Springfield from 8 p.m. Friday, October 2 until 6 a.m. Monday, October 5.

MoDOT says contractor crews will clean and seal the bridge deck and driving surfaces, a preventative maintenance measure that will extend the life of the bridge.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area. A signed detour will direct drivers on northbound 65 to exit at Battlefield Road and proceed to southbound Route 65, and then to westbound Route 60.

For more information, check out MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map: www. traveler. modot.org/map.

Recycle Center open, for now Submitted to Branson Globe The City of Branson is assisting the Taney County Commission as they make plans to take over recycling operations for the county. As part of this transition, the City of Branson has temporarily reopened the Recycle Center located at 550

Compton Dr. until Taney County can assume operations.

As part of this transition, there will not be offsite drop locations. All recyclables will need to be brought directly to the Recycle Center. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

One lane of Hwy. 165 to close Oct. 8 After a catered dinner, guests of the fundraiser for USA Veterans Hope Center October 9 and 10 will attend a special show at The Branson Star Theatre. (Special to Branson Globe)

BRANSON, Mo. – One lane of the Highway 165 bridge across Table Rock Dam and auxiliary spillway will be closed for a routine bridge inspec-

tion from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Oct. 8. Flaggers will be present to assist with the flow of traffic, but motorists should plan for additional travel time.

COVID-19 in Stone and Taney counties, by the numbers: (As of 09/23/2020. Data provided by TCHD and SCHD websites) CONFIRMED POSITIVE CASES TANEY COUNTY 956 STONE COUNTY 401

RECOVERED CASES TANEY COUNTY 743 STONE COUNTY 312

DEATHS

TANEY COUNTY 28 STONE COUNTY 5

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47th annual Autumn Daze deemed a huge success

By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer By all accounts, the 47th Annual Autumn Daze, Branson’s yearly Crafts Festival, was a tremendous success, with excellent attendance and record numbers of vendors.

“We usually have 80 to 85 vendors,” said Jessica Luthardt, Director of the Downtown Branson Betterment Association. “This year we had about 100 vendors.

We were definitely up from last year. Many vendors were seeking festivals that weren’t cancelled, so we had several new vendors this year. I thought it was very well attended.”

The beautiful early fall weather, the excellent crafts on display,

the delicious food available, and the fabulous entertainment all contributed to the Autumn Daze success, as did the fact that many of the visitors were, indeed, shopping.

“Some of the returning vendors and I discussed that this year’s attendees were looking to shop and spend their money,” Luthardt explained.

“Sometimes you get more people, but they aren’t serious shoppers.”

Luthardt added that planning for the following year’s Autumn Daze begins as soon as the current year’s event commences, so plans are already underway for the 48th annual Autumn Daze, scheduled for September 16-18, 2021.

The Downtown Branson Betterment Association is now gearing up for the 13th annual Ladies Picadilly Gala Fundraiser, slated for Thursday, October 22, at the Chateau on the Lake.

This special event features appetizers, wine, a three-course dinner, and silent and live auctions.

“Picadilly is a really fun evening with the women in our community,” said Luthardt.

“This year’s theme is Safari.

Ladies can purchase their tickets by calling 417-334-1548 or emailing me at admin@downtownbranson.org.”

Shoppers enjoyed exceptional deals at this year’s Autumn Daze.

(Photo by K.D. Michaels)

Legacy Academy’s ‘Mom Prom’ tickets still available Submitted to Branson Globe Legacy Academy PTA will host its second annual fundraiser, “Mom Prom,” Saturday, October 3 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Stone Castle Conference Center and Hotel in Branson.

“Mom Prom” is open to ladies age 18 - 100, and there’s no need to actually be a mom to participate. The event is a night full of fun, to dress up and enjoy entertainment, sweet treats, giveaways and dancing.

Just a few tickets remain for this fundraising event. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased by going to https://legacyacademypta.simpletix.com/e/56877.

Legacy Academy is a non-profit, private Christian school based in Branson. The school offers a classical education.

For more information about Legacy Academy, visit https:// www.fbcbranson.com/legacyacademy

Record numbers of booths at the 47th Annual Autumn Daze. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)

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Dougherty, Jaidyn Laborde, Jessica Zitting, KENNADI, Larry Doran (Karen), Lily Hosick, Travis Howard, Trevor Venerable and Zachary Simpson.

Second place winner received $300 and third place received $100. Three artists selected from 10 finalists were Darby Dougherty, who won the first-place spot with her song “Wasted Time.” Second place went to D’nadre Bell for his song “Undeserving” and Jaidyn Laborde’s song “You’re My Kind of Christmas” garnered her third place. The audience was involved in assisting celebrity judges select the top three winners.

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D’nadre Bell is the Hooked 2020 second place winner and received the $300 prize.

The 10 performed the songs they submitted and competed for a $500 cash prize, a one-song recording package and the title of the HOOKED! 2020 champion.

Jaidyn Laborde was third place winner and received $100.

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Brydon Brett and Aaron Ellsworth of Prince Ivan.

Prince Ivan also entertained while hosting and interacting with the celebrity judges. And, in the meantime, is already preparing for next year’s contest.

“The best part is that all proceeds go to a great cause - the Branson-Hollister Senior Center and you will be nurturing creativity and artistic originality in the Ozarks,” Brett said.

“This year’s HOOKED! was a huge success. We couldn’t be more grateful to everyone who supported it, especially Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater and the Branson-Hollister Senior Center. We have big plans for expansion next year. We can’t wait.”

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Train Up a Child: Helping children with fear

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By Pat Lamb Many children have fears. Right now, they may be having fears about what they hear adults saying about the Corona virus. They may be having fears about changes at school. In addition, when they hear parents raise their voices to each other, they have inward fears that parents cannot or will not take care of them.

Even adults are displaying symptoms of fear concerning the Corona virus.

Many are staying in and afraid to go anywhere. Children hear adults talking about whether or not to wear masks. To a young child, these things they hear conjure up visions in their minds of things we adults can hardly imagine. They may think of the virus as a monster that they cannot see. We need to be careful about not only what we say when children are listening, but also how we say it. Since children have limited vocabularies, they often judge by tone of voice.

When children see the changes that have taken place in school, they may be afraid they might forget the new rules. “What if I get in trouble?” “Where is that virus?”

“What if I get sick?” These are questions they may have in mind.

This not only affects their emotions, it also affects the learning process. It is hard to concentrate with so much on the mind.

As simple as it may seem, one way we can help children with fear

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is to keep a calm voice. Another way is for parents to give assurance to their children that they will be there to protect them as much as possible. (It is not wise to say,

“Everything will be alright”, because we don’t know that is true.

Children are smart enough to know it may not be true as well.) Right now, it is a good idea to let the children know that most children do not get sick with the virus. However, some will be worried about their grandmothers and grandfathers. I suggest you let the children talk to their grandparents often, if possible.

Hearing their voices is a reassurance that they are okay.

There are many uncertainties in life that we cannot control. It is good that children learn this fact.

Many have found the best comfort in their prayer life and faith. This time in our life is a good time to teach children about the love of

God and that He wants the best for them. Nevertheless, we have a choice as to our beliefs and actions because He created us that way. There are many good programs available on the Internet for children to learn about God. Even if church attendance is restricted at this time, there is an unlimited amount of Spiritual education available for both children and adults if we simply tap into it.

Our lives will always have challenges and uncertainties. Some may be even worse than what we are now facing. Helping children cope with these uncertainties is perhaps the most important thing we can do to train up our children in the way they should go.

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City of Branson welcomes code enforcement officer

Courtesy of Branson Police Department The Branson Police Department welcomes Code Enforcement Officer Norman Teed to its ranks.

Teed is from Phelps, New York where he served as a certified Code Enforcement Officer and Fire Marshall since 2001.

Code Enforcement’s primary roles and responsibilities include all property maintenance and nuisance inspections covered in City Codes regarding the elimination of debris, overgrown or littered lots, abandoned or derelict vehicles and other property maintenance violations that result in keeping Branson safe and presentable. It also works to eliminate blight and prevent vacant structures from becoming unsightly or dangerous throughout the City of Branson.

The Branson Police Department welcomes Code Enforcement Officer Norman Teed to its ranks.

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To read more about Branson’s Code Enforcement services or to report a suspected nuisance violation online, go to the city’s website at http://bransonmo. gov/211/Code-Enforcement.

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ter for participants and assisted with transporting marchers back to their cars.

At each of several stops along the route, a local pastor led in prayer. Jay Scribner, former pastor of Branson First Baptist Church, introduced each pastor and the

prayer focus for each stop. Prayers included the following: • Stop 1, Branson Star Theater, prayer for humility and repentance, asking God to heal our land. Led by Cary McKee, of CORE. • Stop 2, Walgreens, prayer for unity and increased recognition of God’s work in the

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community; prayers against the evils of drugs, crime, sex trafficking, and abuse. Led by Tom Willcox of First Presbyterian Church.

Stop 3, Ripley’s Super Fun Zone, prayer for salvation of loved ones, strengthening of families, solutions to the coronavirus pandemic, and an

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end to abortion. Let by david Patrik of Tri-Lakes Christian Church.

Stop 4, Apple Tree Mall, prayer for compassion and kindness toward one another, respect and reconciliation between races, and healing in communities torn by violence and injustice. Led by Glenn Art, Crossroads International.

Stop 5, United Methodist Church, prayer for state and local leaders. Let by Chuck Puckett of Covenant Life Church.

Stop 6, CVS, prayer for religious freedom, for pastors

A marcher carries a banner.

and churches to have boldness and Christians to stand firm in the Word of God, showing Jesus Christ to a troubled world.

Led by Jim Carriker, Branson Nazarene Church.

Stop 7, North Beach Park, prayer for President Trump, Vice President Pence, and Attorney General Barr; for the Supreme Court and the nomination of a new justice; prayers of intercession for military and law enforcement; prayer for peace and security in the nation. Led by Jay Scribner, retired pastor.

The crowd prays at Stop 2.

At each stop, marchers received a prayer card to continue praying as they walked. At the final stop, Branson vocalist Susan Hudson Carman led in singing the national anthem and “God Bless the U.S.A.” Special prayer was also held at the finale for law enforcement officers in attendance.

“The sense of unity was amazing, to hear the agreement in prayer,” said participant Kay SEE PRAYER MARCH, PAGE 9

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Scribner. “It was a real blessing to hear the prayers going up to our Heavenly Father.” Another

Jay Scribner served as emcee, and Gena Hedgpeth organized the event.

marcher had intended to fly to Washington, D.C., but decided to attend the Branson event instead due to pandemic travel concerns. “I’m glad I came,”

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prayer events. Christian Action Ministries held a mid-day Prayer and Share, and candlelight prayer and worship was held at the large cross north of

Branson Saturday evening.

Branson Globe photos submitted by Cindy Thomas, Phil Thomas, K.D. Michaels, and David Stoltz.

Jim Carriker leads in prayer at Stop 6, with sun gleaming off a Branson water tower in the background.

A cheerful reminder!

Branson Prayer March organizer Gena Hedgpeth gives instructions to helpers before the march begins.

Worshippers enjoy a twilight service at the cross north of Branson.

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Assault and burglary suspect Doyle Wayne Shelton, Jr. arrested

Doyle Wayne Shelton, Jr. (Courtesy Taney County Sheriff’s Office)

Courtesy of Taney County Sheriff’s Office On September 24, at approximately 2200 hours, Sheriff Chris Degase, Sheriff of Douglas County received information that Doyle Wayne Shelton Jr was hiding at a residence in Ozark County in the Theodosia area.

Shelton had been on the run for two weeks after being charged with assault and burglary.

At approximately 2300 hours, Sheriff Degase, Deputy Harley, K9 Amigo and Deputy Nelson surrounded the residence with Ozark County Deputies Miller, Hannaford and Bales.

Sheriff Degase knocked on the door and a male subject came to the door and when

asked he advised Wayne Shelton was in fact in the residence.

At that time Shelton attempted to exit several doors on the rear of the building but soon found he was surrounded. Shelton failed to come to the door and surrender after Sheriff Degase yelled into the residence in an attempted to get Shelton to surrender peacefully. After some time, Sheriff Degase and Deputy Seth Miller entered the residence where they located Shelton and took him in to custody without incident.

Shelton surrendered peacefully. He was taken to the Douglas County Jail. Douglas County Sheriff’s Department was assisted by deputies from Ozark County.

Sheriff Degase credits the Citizens of Douglas, Ozark and Taney Counties for the apprehension of Shelton. Without the phone calls reporting sightings, this arrest would not have happened.

Sheriff Degase would like to thank Taney County Deputies and Deputy Carl Pride for chasing down sightings of Shelton in the Protem area on September 23. Sheriff Degase would also like to thank the Ozark County Deputies who assisted in taking Shelton into custody.

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Ewww... kids can learn why it’s okay for some animals to be slimy Courtesy of Missouri Dept. of Conservation CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Being slimy, squishy and squirmy may not seem like desirable traits for humans, but for some animals they’re essential for survival.

Kids wanting to learn why it’s good some creatures are squirmy and slimy should sign up for Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free virtual kids’ program “Slimy Nature.” This online program, which is designed for ages 7-11, will be from 5-5:45 p.m. on Oct. 6 and is being put on by the staff of MDC’s Cape

Girardeau Conservation Nature Center. People can register for this program at: https://mdc-eventweb.s3licensing.com/Event/ EventDetails/174536 Being slimy may seem like a disgusting trait to humans, but it’s a necessary part of some creatures’ lives. Earthworms, for instance, breathe by passing oxygen and carbon dioxide through their skin. For the oxygen to get through the skin and into the worms’ system properly, there needs to be moisture on the skin so the worms produce mucus to keep their bodies moist and slimy.

Slugs, another well-known slimy creature, are covered in a thin layer of mucus that helps them retain moisture. This slime also protects them from most predators because of the bad taste of the mucus.

MDC Naturalist Alex Holmes will explain the role slime plays in some creatures lives and will also lead participants in a handson experience. Students who wish to participate at home will be provided with a materials list prior to the program. Complete instructions for joining and participating will be e-mailed sever-

St. Louis area shooting ranges offer field to freezer deer processing classes Oct. 6 Courtesy of Missouri Dept. of Conservation St. LOUIS, Mo.—Deer hunting has a long tradition of providing food for the table. There are certain steps though that hunters should take to ensure they are preparing and handling their deer meat safely.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering opportunities for deer hunters in the St. Louis area to learn the essential skills of field dressing at two Field to Freezer classes Tuesday, Oct. 6. Both will be presented at its St. Louis area Shooting Ranges and Outdoor Education Centers; August A. Busch in Defiance and Jay Henges in High Ridge.

Each class is free, will run from 6-8 p.m., and is open to ages 11 and up.

In addition to covering field considerations, the courses are designed to help hunters to save money and gain satisfaction by processing their own deer after the hunt.

Each program will cover the steps necessary to enable hunters to process deer meat for themselves. MDC staff will discuss the field dressing process

and demonstrate how to skin and butcher a deer in simple, easy steps. The presentation will include information on the equipment needed, safety considerations, and demonstrate how to get deer meat ready for safe storage and preparing it for the table. Participants will learn tips on how to make sure their venison is the best quality possible.

Both Field to Freezer programs are free and offer identical content, however advanced online registration is required at the respective links: Jay Henges Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center, 1100 Antire Road, off the I-44 #269 exit in High Ridge; https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z6X August A. Busch Shooting

Range and Outdoor Education Center, 3550 Route D, approximately five miles west of Highway 94 in Defiance; https:// short.mdc.mo.gov/Z6N Participants should note that as these are in-person programs they will be conducted outside to follow social distancing guidelines. For the safety of participants and our staff, MDC asks all guests to observe social distancing guidelines and maintain at least 6 feet from others. Bringing and wearing face coverings is encouraged when indoors, or any time visitors are unable to maintain at least 6 feet from others. Local ordinances requiring face masks will be observed where applicable.

al days prior to the program date.

More information about this program can be obtained by e-mailing Alex.Holmes@mdc.mo.gov (link sends e-mail).

Though this program is free, registration is required to participate using the sign-up link listed above. Registrants must provide an e-mail, so a program link can be sent to them. This program will include a chat-based question-and-answer period where participants can interact with the presenters.

Slugs are examples of slimy creatures you’ll find in nature. Find out why slime is important to some creatures at a Missouri Department of Conservation online program Oct. 6. (MDC photo)

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Bird buffet! Do-it-yourself ways to feed hungry birds

By Peg Craft, Missouri Dept. of Conservation If you’ve been appreciating birds a little more this year and want to go next level, check out how to feed birds as well as making homemade feed and a peanut feeder.

As winter approaches this year, think about a new form of family entertainment. Why not swap the television for a bird feeder? Feeding birds can be entertaining as well as a boost for our feathered friends.

To attract a variety of birds, set up several kinds of feeders to suit the feeding needs of dif-

ferent birds. Low platforms or ground feeding will bring in juncos, doves and sparrows. Higher platform feeders with sunflower seeds will attract cardinals, finches and chickadees. Hanging feeders will keep you entertained with the antics of woodpeckers and nuthatches.

By putting out a particular type of feed, you can choose the birds you want to attract. Black oil sunflower seeds are a good all-around choice, preferred by the goldfinch, cardinal, chickadee, purple finch, tufted titmouse and others. To attract a

clientele that’s a little different, hang some beef tallow in a suet feeder or mesh bag. Soon, you’ll see woodpeckers as well as nuthatches and chickadees.

If you don’t want to build or buy a feeder, simply spread your seed on the ground or on a deck.

You can also hang suet from the mesh onion bags you get at the grocery store. Also, keep a supply of water available. Birds need water for drinking and bathing.

You can cook up your own bird food from scratch! The Old Farmer’s Almanac has shared this recipe for junco cornbread, which is a favorite of hummingbirds.

Click to learn how to make a peanut bird feeder Ingredients: 3 cups cornmeal 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ cup fat (drippings or lard) 3 cups water Method: Mix all the ingredients together

and bake in a deep pan at 375ºF for 30 to 35 minutes. Reduce heat if bread looks as if it is forming a hard crust. May be doubled or halved. When done and cooled, place in mesh bags and hang outdoors!

Child welfare head resigns after 3 months JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The director of a division that oversees child welfare services in Missouri has resigned without explanation after only three months on the job.

Former Missouri Rep. David Wood, a Republican from Versailles, said that he is no longer the director of the Division of Children’s Services, which is part of the Department of Social Services.

He would not say why he left but said he signed a letter of resignation. A spokeswoman for Gov. Mike Parson said the office does not comment on personnel issues.

Department of Social Services spokeswoman Rebecca Woelfel said Joanie Rogers is now serving as interim director.

The division oversees child abuse and neglect issues, child care licensing, adoption and foster care for children.

Wood became director in midJune after resigning his House seat. He could not have sought re-election because of term limits.

At the time, he said he wanted to bring stability to a division that had five directors in seven years.

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Motorists are reminded to watch for slow-moving farm vehicles on Missouri’s roadways during harvest season. (Courtesy MoDOT)

MoDOT reminder: Share the road this harvest season Courtesy of MODOT JEFFERSON CITY – This autumn, the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety wants to remind motorists to be on the lookout for slow-moving farm vehicles. Remember that farmers are just doing their jobs when moving equipment from field to field. It’s important that we be patient and drive carefully around farm vehicles.

Non-farm motorists may not immediately recognize farm equipment on roadways or be aware of the special hazards they present. Lighting and reflector locations on tractors, combines and other farm equipment are different from other motor vehicles. Loads on farm vehicles may be wider than other vehicles, which present special hazards for other motorists when left, right, rear and front projections are not easily recognizable.

The most common collisions occur when the approaching motorist hits a farm vehicle from behind (rear-end collision), or when a passing mo-

torist hits a farm vehicle that is attempting to make a wide left turn (left sideswipe).

The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety recommends these simple tips when driving around slow-moving farm machinery: • Be mindful that it’s harvest season and keep an eye out for machinery.

• Be patient and remember that farmers are just doing their jobs.

• Loads on farm vehicles may be wider than other vehicles, which present unique conditions for other motorists.

• Always pass on the left and only when you have clear sight distance.

• Always wear your seat belt.

It’s your best defense in any traffic crash.

• Keep your full attention on the road and put your cell phone down.

Buckle up and put your phone down. For more information, visit www.saveMOlives.com. #BUPD

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More than one-fifth of Arkansas children live in poverty, and 14% of households report sometimes not having enough to eat. (Courtesy of Public News Service)

Arkansas survey finds declines in poverty reversed by pandemic

By Nadia Ramlagan, Courtesy of Public News Service LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Arkansas’s poverty rate has trended downward over the past few years, but since the pandemic there’s been a sharp rise in hardship across the state, according to the latest data from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

Between 2018 and 2019, Arkansas’s poverty rate dipped slightly to 16.2%, and median household income increased.

Senior Policy Analyst at the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families Bruno Showers said the data offers a scenario that paints a bleak picture for residents - especially Black, Latino, indigenous and immigrant households hardest hit by the novel coronavirus.

“Our federal delegation really needs to step up,” said Showers, “when one quarter of Arkansans are having trouble paying rent, when more than one in five are having trouble feeding their kids.”

He said housing relief is a critical issue. The survey found this summer, 18% of Arkansans who live in rental housing reported they were behind on rent; 29% are behind on their mortgage payments.

In addition to budget cuts pol-

icymakers have been forced to make, Showers said he’s concerned the state’s unemployment trust fund soon may be unable to keep up with demand.

“The unemployment rate in Arkansas actually went up in August,” said Showers. “It went from 7% in July to 7.4% unemployment.”

According to the survey, 14% of adults reported their household sometimes or often didn’t have enough to eat in the last seven days.

Showers said with unemployment levels expected to climb, more families will fall back into poverty, without the resources to help them navigate a pandemic that could stretch on for years.

“Twenty-two percent of kids in Arkansas still live in poverty,” said Showers. “That’s with a 3% unemployment rate. What’s it going to look like at 7.4%?”

Experts say boosting vital assistance programs such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and housing assistance, extending enhanced federal unemployment benefits, and providing states and local governments with additional aid will help prevent further layoffs and cuts to core public services.

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Hospitalizations up 286% in outstate Missouri since June O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — The number of people hospitalized for the coronavirus has nearly tripled in areas outside of Missouri’s two largest metropolitan areas since the state reopened for business in mid-June, according to state health department data Tuesday.

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services’ COVID-19 dashboard shows the state’s northwest, southeast, southwest and central regions all reached record highs for virus-related hospitalizations on Monday, based on seven-day averages. All told, Missouri reported 1,094 hospitalizations, five fewer than a day earlier, when statewide hospitalizations peaked.

Excluding the St. Louis and Kansas City areas, hospitalizations have risen 286% in the 3½ months since Republican Gov. Mike Parson allowed Missouri to reopen on June 16. The seven-day average for hospitalizations outstate on June 16 was 161; on Monday it was 461.

That included a more than sixfold increase in central Missouri — 15 hospitalizations on June 16 compared to 96 on Monday — and a jump in the southeastern area from 18 cases in mid-June to 62.

Hospitalizations in northwestern Missouri jumped to 52 from 20.

In southwestern Missouri, the seven-day average for hospitalizations on June 16 was 99. It was 230 on Monday. Health care leaders in Springfield said last week that hospitals there were running out of staff and capacity.

Missouri Hospital Association spokesman Dave Dillon said other regions face the same concern. If the upward trend in hospitalizations continues, “you’d absolutely have to come up with some strategy to have the bed capacity to deal with it,” whether it be finding alternative space to turn into makeshift hospital rooms or sending patients elsewhere for treatment, Dillon said.

“Do you treat those people locally? Do you have capacity to do that? Or do the people who need the most acute levels of care go elsewhere for it?” Dillon said.

Hospital capacity is relatively plentiful in the St. Louis and Kansas City areas.

The St. Louis region, by far the state’s hardest-hit area in terms of total confirmed cases and deaths, saw hospitalization peak early in the pandemic, with 708 patients on May 1. By mid-June, hospitalizations had declined to 316. They’ve risen since then and as of Monday, 381 people were hospitalized in the region.

The Kansas City region had 115 hospitalizations on June 16, saw a peak of 285 on July 23, and his since seen a decline to 252.

Confirmed virus cases have risen nearly eightfold since the state reopened. Missouri had 16,414 confirmed cases as of June

16. Now, the state has reported 124,762 confirmed cases, including 1,356 new cases Tuesday. The state also reported 12 new deaths, bringing the total to 2,086.

Dr. David Warren, an infectious disease physician at the Washington University School of Medicine

in St. Louis, said the hospitalization data indicates that the spike in Missouri is due to more than aggressive and plentiful testing.

“It’s a pretty good indicator that there are people getting sick from SEE COVID-19, PAGE 16

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Best time to plant a tree? Probably now

Japanese and sugar maple trees in Bryn Mawr, Penn. Trees benefit our planet in so many ways, as well as providing us humans with beauty, food and shade. (Lee Reich via AP)

By Lee Reich, Associated Press Planting a tree is one of the best things you can do to help the planet, and these days it’s gotten easier.

There’s a better understanding now of what trees need, including when they should generally be planted (the fall).

Why plant trees? It’s well-known that trees mitigate global warming by taking in and storing carbon dioxide. Their shade can cool things down in summer. As windbreaks, they can slow heat loss. Their beauty and delicious fruits and nuts are other perks.

Experts used to recommend planting trees in spring. But that’s changed for most species.

With spring planting, there’s a danger that stems can start to grow before the roots are established in the ground. Fall planting helps avoid that. Stems can’t grow until they have experienced a winter’s worth of cold. Roots, on the other hand, grow whenever the soil temperature is above about 40 degrees, so they can still make use of summer’s lingering heat in the ground.

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onset of the virus, personal protective equipment is relatively plentiful, and ventilator usage is low.

Dillon urged Missourians to be proactive in taking steps to reduce the spread of the virus.

“The game is still doing those things that will allow us to manage through until there’s a solution,” he said.

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COVID, and they’re sick enough that they’ll show up to be in the hospital,” Warren said.

Dillon cited some good news.

The length of hospital stays is generally shorter than it was early in the pandemic, in part because care providers have a better idea of how to treat patients. Unlike during the

SEE TREES, PAGE 17

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James Patterson awards $500 grants to thousands of teachers NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of schoolteachers will receive $500 grants from author James Patterson to help students build reading skills, especially as schools struggle to adapt to the coronavirus pandemic.

“Whether students are learning virtually at home or in the classroom, the importance of keeping them reading cannot be underscored enough,” Patterson

said in a statement Tuesday.

“Reading teaches kids empathy, gives them an escape when they most need it, helps them grapple with harsh realities, and perhaps most importantly, will remind them that they are not alone — even if they’re unable to see their teachers, classmates and friends in-person,” he said.

The grant program is administered by Patterson and by Scho-

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with your pruning tools either.

Myth held that the tops of newly planted trees needed pruning to balance the loss of roots that occurred during transplanting. But many trees today are sold growing in containers, so they lose no roots at transplanting.

More important is that for every kind of nursery tree, the buds on stems, especially those near the tips, produce hormones that actually stimulate root growth. In general, limit any pruning to total removal of a few stems rather than lopping back many stems.

Once a tree is in the ground, staking is the traditional next order of business -- another practice needing reconsideration. Generally, don’t stake a tree unless it can’t support itself, if trunk movement causes the root ball to rock, or if wind might uproot the whole plant. Even then, support for any young tree should let the top move freely and allow for some wiggle of the trunk, all without causing abrasion where the tie or ties make contact.

The sooner the stake or stakes are removed, the sooner the plant can develop a strong trunk and root system. With most small trees, remove stakes after one year; larger trees might require stakes left in place for two years.

Watching year-to-year growth of a relatively small, young tree is satisfying. Before you know it, the tree will appear as a bold, beautiful and useful addition to the landscape.

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Smaller nursery trees establish more quickly in their new homes than larger ones, and usually outgrow them.

But you don’t need to dig as deep as conventional wisdom has held.

New research shows that tree roots take hold best in a cone-shaped planting hole only 2 to 3 times the diameter of the root ball, and no deeper than necessary to stand the plant at the same level as it stood at the nursery. Or higher, if a mound is needed for improved drainage. The shallow hole sets plants on a firm base of undisturbed soil that won’t settle with time.

The practice of dumping gravel or some other coarse material into the bottom of the planting hole to help drain away excess water is another dated notion. What results is the opposite of what was intended. A “perched” water table forms above the layer of gravel; it doesn’t drain until the upper layer becomes saturated.

Yet another myth that can be laid to rest is the recommendation to mix plenty of compost or other organic materials into the soil from the planting hole. The idea was to create a fluffy, rich substrate for the developing roots. But if you were a young root growing in such a place, would you ever want to leave? No. Spread compost and other organic materials on top of the ground as mulch.

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lastic Book Clubs, which will provide teachers 500 club points to go with the $500 from Patterson. Out of more than 100,000 applicants, 5,000 teachers will receive grants and club points.

Tuesday’s announcement marks the sixth installment in the Patterson Partnership for building home and school libraries. Patterson, one of the world’s best-selling novelists,

has given more than $11 million to teachers, along with millions he has given to bookstores, libraries and literacy organizations.

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Giant pumpkins smash Utah state record at weigh-off in Lehi LEHI, Utah (AP) — The Utah Giant Pumpkin Growers group has recorded eight pumpkins from the state this year that weighed more than 1,000 pounds, setting a state record.

The first-place pumpkin at the 16th annual event last Saturday in the city of Lehi came in at 1,825 pounds, KSTU-TV reported.

The hefty gourd was grown by

local farmer Mohamed Sadiq. It was the largest pumpkin to be grown outside of a greenhouse and the second largest pumpkin ever grown in Utah, event organizers said.

The event was an official weighing session for the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth, an organization that has made giant pumpkin growing a hobby with standards to ensure quali-

ty, competition fairness and education.

The group is hosting a second event at Hee Haw Farms in Pleasant Grove on Oct. 10.

This photo provided by Jim Seamons shows Mohamed Sadiq posing for a photo with his family and his 1,825 pound pumpkin at the 16th Annual UGPG Thanksgiving Point Weigh-Off. (Ryann Seamons via AP)

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Mahomes outplays Jackson to lead Chiefs past Ravens BALTIMORE (AP) — It wasn’t just that Patrick Mahomes threw for a ton of yards and four touchdowns.

Most impressive was how he did it.

Mahomes juked, danced, and jumped in and out of the pocket.

Sometimes he just dropped back and fired pinpoint throws downfield. He tossed shovel passes and flung it sidearmed.

The common thread was that just about everything he did worked for the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, who rolled past the Baltimore Ravens 34-20 on Monday night.

Mahomes put on a scintillating show while outperforming Lamar Jackson, who’s 0-3 against the Chiefs and 21-1 against the rest of the NFL as a regular-season starting quarterback.

With Mahomes leading the way, the Chiefs (3-0) emphatically ended the Ravens’ 14game regular-season winning streak while extending their own run to 12 games (including playoffs). Mahomes went 31 for 42 for 385 yards and averaged 6.5 yards on his four rushing attempts.

“They don’t give that guy a half-billion dollars for no reason,” Ravens defensive tackle Calais Campbell said. “He just made play after play. You’ve got to give him respect.”

Mahomes, who signed a 10year, $503 million extension in July, gave the Chiefs their money’s worth on Monday night, surgically shredding a Baltimore defense that had allowed only two touchdowns in its first two games.

“You got to give credit to Pat for leading the charge. He stepped up big,” Kansas City coach Andy Reid said.

Mahomes was not intercepted, and avoided being sacked. The Chiefs led 27-10 at halftime and held on to defeat Baltimore (2-1) for the third year in a row.

“The plays we ran, we got in the right situations,” Mahomes said.

“I thought guys executed at a very high level on those plays.”

In a duel between Mahomes, the 2018 NFL MVP, and the player who won that honor last year, Jackson was no match for the man SEE MAHOMES, PAGE 21

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) jumps to pass the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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AP Top 25: Big Ten and Pac-12 return to most unusual poll (AP) No. 6 Ohio State, No. 10 Penn State and No. 14 Oregon returned to The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday, weeks before they start playing, creating a Top 25 as unusual as this season.

At the top of the rankings this week, Clemson remained No. 1 with 55 firstplace votes, followed by Alabama at No. 2 with three first-place votes.

The rest of the rankings was rattled by the Big Ten, Pac-12, Mountain West and Mid-American conferences reversing course and deciding to play fall football after initially postponing because of COVID-19 concerns.

None will kick off until late October at the earliest, but the AP decided all FBS teams planning to play in

the fall would be eligible for inclusion in the Top 25.

Most voters put the most highly regarded teams from those late-arriving conferences back into their rankings, but not all did. A few stuck with only teams currently playing.

Further complicating voters’ task this week: Two top-10 teams lost to unranked teams at home Saturday.

No. 3 Oklahoma blew a big lead and fell to Kansas State. No. 6 and defending national champion LSU was upset by Mississippi State in coach Mike Leach’s debut with the Bulldogs.

“I write my ballot out by hand in the same notepad every week,” said Matt Baker of the Tampa Bay Times. “I’ve never crossed so many teams out as I did today. It looks like something my 3-year-old would have done, just in black pen instead of crayon.”

Oklahoma slipped to No. 18 and LSU dropped to No. 20. Mississippi State jumped in at No. 16.

Back at the top, Florida moved up two spots to No. 3, Georgia held on at No. 4 and Notre Dame benefitted from the upsets by moving up to No. 5 without playing. As a reminder that this season is anything but normal, the Fighting Irish were idle this weekend because of COVID-19 issues and won’t play next week either.

Then came the Buckeyes, who received four first-place votes. Ohio State is loaded and was a close No. 2 to Clemson in the preseason poll.

Still, 11 voters did not have the Buckeyes on their ballots, deciding to rank only the teams that have played.

“I actually changed my opinion on this and decided to only vote for teams that have played.” said Brett McMurphy of Stadium. “Once a team has played a game I will con-

sider them. Some of these 0-0 teams are obviously better (on paper anyway) than the teams I ranked, but until they play a game I won’t rank them.

At the end of the year, I will rank the best 25 teams — with no bias whether they played 7, 8 or 10 games.”

Others jumped right in with some adjustments.

“My rationale, such as it may be, was that I had voted for SEC teams the past few weeks before they played,” said Chuck Carlton of the Dallas Morning News. “To be consistent, had to vote for teams in the conferences starting next month.

That said, most of those schools are down somewhat from where I had them in the preseason polls, simply because other teams have a body of work now.”

Not every voter struggled with this week’s ballot.

“Honestly, it wasn’t too difficult,” said Nathan Baird of Cleveland.com. “I referred back to my preseason research as a baseline, but that was already a factor as I voted for SEC teams the past few weeks. Where I ranked teams previously, especially at the bottom of those polls, was irrelevant.”

This is unlikely to get easier, though.

No Power Five team has played more than three games so far, but by the time Ohio State is scheduled to play its first game, Clemson might have played five times.

Ohio State, left, and Michigan players line up at the line of scrimmage in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich.

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bransonglobe.com SPORTS During a 13-play, 75-yard drive that produced the game-clinching score, Mahomes converted a third-and-5 with an 18-yard pass and ran for 12 yards on a third-and-10. He flipped a sidearm 12-yard pass to Sammy Watkins to set up a first-and-goal at the 2, from where Mahomes tossed a touchdown pass to appreciative tackle Eric Fisher with 8:14 remaining.

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There were an estimated 250 people in the seats consisting of immediate family members of Ravens players, coaches and front office personnel. They were scattered in several sections behind the Baltimore sideline.

They were far more animated than the cardboard cutouts of people behind each end zone.

INJURIES Chiefs: CB L’Jarius Sneed was ruled out in the third quarter with a collarbone injury. ... DE Alex Okafor (hamstring) was inactive. ... G Andrew Wylie was inactive and went to the hospital with a stomach issue, but was OK, Reid said.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) is hit by Kansas City Chiefs defensive ends Michael Danna (51) and Frank Clark (55) during the first half of Monday Night Football. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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whose resume also includes a Super Bowl MVP trophy.

Jackson completed 15 of 28 passes for 97 yards and ran for 83 yards, 30 of them on one carry during the Ravens’ opening possession. It wasn’t nearly enough against Mahomes, whose performance Jackson described in one word: “Outstanding.”

The Chiefs scored touchdowns on their first two possessions — one on a run by Mahomes, the other on a shovel pass to Anthony Sherman — for a 13-3 lead. Following that second score, Ravens rookie Devin Duvernay fielded the kickoff and sprinted down the right sideline for a 93-yard touchdown.

Kansas City followed with a three-and-out, but Baltimore simply could not contain Mahomes for long. After he got the ball back, Mahomes completed passes of 29 and 18 yards before hitting Tyreek Hill for a 20-yard score to cap a 73-yard drive.

A 49-yard touchdown pass from Mahomes to Mecole Hardman put the Chiefs up by 17 at halftime. The only other time Jackson trailed by that much at the break in an NFL game was last year, when the Chiefs held a 23-6 lead.

In this one, Kansas City pumped the brakes in the second half be-

fore Baltimore closed to 27-20.

That’s when Mahomes showed why he’s the league’s highest-paid player and arguably the NFL’s best quarterback.

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Warm today, with fall-like 60s the rest of the week

By Daryl Weather, Weather Forecaster Looks like fall has decided to move into the Ozarks! After a cold front moved through the area on Sunday and brought along showers

and thunderstorms, temps started to fall behind the front.

Today will be a bit on the warm side with highs around 80 or just above but another cold front will work its way through the area and

we will see temps drop once again.

Highs the remainder of the week should range from the mid to upper 60’s with overnight lows in the 40’s.

We have another shot at rain late Saturday afternoon into Sunday morning.

Taking a look into next weeks trends, we may see just a bit warmer temps. That’s several days out so I will be keeping an eye on that. Enjoy these fall temps and get out and enjoy if you’re able to.

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1940 47 German aircraft shot down above England 1942 Admiral Chester Nimitz’s B-17 finds Guadalcanal using National Geographic map 1946 22 Nazi leaders, including Joachim von Ribbentrop and Hermann Goering, are found guilty of war crimes and sentenced to death or prison at the Nuremberg war trials 1953 Earl Warren appointed Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court

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1968 1st Boeing 747 rolls out 1970 New American Bible published 1980 Iran rejects a truce call from Iraqi President Saddam Hussein 1980 Ethernet specifications published by Xerox working with Intel and Digital Equipment Corporation.

1988 IBM announces shipment of 3 millionth PS/2 personal computer 1990 The Dalai Lama un-

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• 1993 US General Colin Powell retires at 56 • 1994 Space shuttle STS-68 (Endeavour 7), launches into orbit • 1997 Hooters agrees to pay $2 million in discrimination suits • 1997 Microsoft releases Internet Explorer 4 Movies & TV • 1939 1st televised college football game (Fordham vs Waynesburg at NYC) • 1950 Radio’s “Grand Ole Opry” is broadcast on TV for 1st time • 1960 On Howdy Doody’s last show Clarabelle finally talks “Goodbye Kids” • 1960 “The Flintstones” the first animated sitcom created by Hanna-Barbera premieres on ABC in the US • 1984 CBS’ premiere of “Murder She Wrote”, starring Angela Landsbury • 1988 Robin Givens & Mike Tyson appear on Barbara Walter’s Show • 1991 Jerry Springer’s tabloid talk show “The Jerry Springer Show” debuts

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Birthdays • 1627 Robinson Crusoe, fictional character, according to Daniel Defoe • 1861 William Wrigley Jr., American industrialist (Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company) (d. 1932) • 1917 Buddy Rich, American jazz drummer and band leader (Buddy Rich Band-Away We Go), born in Brooklyn, New York (d.

1987) • 1924 Truman Capote, American author (In Cold Blood), born in New Orleans, Louisiana • 1928 Elie Wiesel, Jewish Auschwitz survivor and author (Night), Nobel Prize winner 1986, born in Sighet, Romania (d. 2016) • 1931 Angeline “Angie” Dickinson [Brown], American actress (Police Woman), born in Kulm, North Dakota • 1935 Johnny Mathis, American pop vocalist (“Chances Are”; “Wild Is The Wind”; The Twelfth of Never”), born in Gilmer, Texas • 1943 Marilyn McCoo, host/ singer (Solid Gold, 5th Dimension), born in Jersey City, New Jersey

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Deaths • 1948 Edith Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States, dies at 87 • 1955 James Dean, American actor and cultural icon (Giant, Rebel Without a Cause), and 1st actor to be posthumously nominated for a Best Actor Academy Award, dies in a car crash at age 24 • 1977 Mary Ford [Iris Colleen Summers], American vocalist, guitarist and actress (Les Paul, Queen of Outer Space), dies from complications of alcohol abuse at 53 • 1978 Edgar Bergen, ventrilo-

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