Branson Globe, Oct. 28 - 29, 2020

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October 28 - 29, 2020 • Vol. 2, Issue 25

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Violet Hensley celebrates 104 years with visit to Silver Dollar City

By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer Local celebrity Violet Hensley visited Silver Dollar City on Friday, two days past her 104th birthday.

Hensley, a native of Arkansas, has performed at Silver

The Greatest Show: Music production takes stage Oct. 31 – Page 2

SEE HENSLEY, PAGE 11

Still Going Strong:

Branson guitarist Mike McAdoo – Page 14

P.O.W. Network:

See how this group is helping families. – Page 18

WEATHER...page 21 Rain continues through Thursday with moderating temps.

Veterans Memorial Garden on W. Highway 76 offers a place to remember and reflect. (Photo by Phil Thomas)

Branson gets ready to celebrate America’s veterans, Nov. 5 - 11

By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer Anyone who knows Branson, Missouri, knows the town’s national reputation for celebrating United States military veterans and thanking them for their contributions to the freedoms we enjoy. Even though 2020 has been a hard year, that isn’t stopping Branson from hosting its annual Veterans Week, November 5–11.

Local veterans’ groups, the Chamber of Commerce and community Veterans Task Force, and P.O.W. Network will join in seven days of special events, culminating in one of the country’s best and largest Veterans Day parades on Wednesday, Nov. 11,

at 11 a.m.

An overview of the week’s activities is as follows: • Veterans Village, daily at Ballparks of America, including free mess hall lunch for veterans; special recognition of World War II vets on Nov. 6; Korean War vets’ lunch on Nov. 8 sponsored by Veterans Task Force • Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, daily at Welk Resort Theatre • Vets for vets USO-style show • Reunion for World War II veterans and their families, Nov. 5 at the Americana Theatre

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POW/MIA remembrance service, Nov. 6 at 8 a.m., at Vietnam Memorial Wall Vietnam vets’ reunion, Nov. 6 at Westgate Resort Sandbox party for Gulf veterans, Nov. 7 at Mel’s Hard Luck Diner Homefront Hero spouse luncheon, Nov. 7 at Branson Meadows Veterans’ tribute Sunday worship service with Barbara Fairchild, Nov. 8 at Branson Famous Theatre 24th Annual Military Gala, SEE VETERANS, PAGE 13

Violet Hensley with longtime friend and Silver Dollar City performer Terry Sanders (Facebook, used with permission)

Branson Globe offices move to new location Effective November 1, the offices of the Branson Globe have a new location. The new physical address is 2460 S. Business 65, Suite 106, Hollister, MO 65672. The mailing address is P.O. Box 652, Hollister, MO 65673. The phone number 417-334-9100 - is unchanged.

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King’s Chapel to present ‘The Greatest Show’ Oct. 31 - Nov. 1

By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer King’s Chapel Branson invites the community to Music City Centre on Saturday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 1, for The Greatest Show. Showtime is 7 p.m. both

evenings, and doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free.

The musical stage production will combine video with live dancers and lip sync to present some of the greatest hits and hottest art-

ists, past and present. Following a theme of popular trends and driven by selections from the hit movie, “The Greatest Showman,” the SEE GREATEST SHOW, PAGE 9

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Parks & Rec Halloween events extended through Saturday

This week’s inclement weather has created changes to the Branson Parks & Recreation Department’s Halloween Hayride and Haunted Barn schedule. The events have been extended through Saturday, October 31.

“We didn’t want anyone to miss out on these fun events because of the weather, so we are extending them through Saturday as well as adding more time slots,” said Branson Parks & Recreation Director, Cindy Shook.

The Halloween Hayride is designed for families and children 12 and under. The hayride runs from 5:30

p.m. to 7 p.m. each night and 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets must be purchased online in advance to reserve a spot.

The Haunted Barn is designed for those 12 and over who are seeking a scare! The Haunted Barn will run from 7 to 9 p.m. and will stay open to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

For more information on these events and to buy tickets online visit https://www.bransonparksandrecreation.com/734/Halloween-Hayride-Haunted-Barn or call the RecPlex at 417-335-2368.

Table Rock Networking Group holds thank you luncheon for first responders

Submitted to Branson Globe Table Rock Networking Group sponsored a thank you luncheon on October 24 in honor of Branson’s first responders.

Police, 9-1-1 personnel, fire fighters and paramedics were served lunches made by Andi’s Snack Shack, bags filled with water bottles and brownies, furnished by Price Chopper, coffee and kolaches furnished by Elevate

A scene from “The Greatest Show” at King’s Chapel (Special to Branson Globe)

Branson and Cedar Creek Coffee, plus other goodies and coupons from area business sponsors.

The event was held in the parking lot of The Mansion Theatre.

Table Rock Networking Group consists of business owners and representatives. The group meets each Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. in room 104 at the Victorian Village, 3044 Shepherd of the Hills Expy., Branson.

COVID-19 in Stone and Taney counties, by the numbers: (As of 10/21/2020. Data provided by TCHD and SCHD websites) CONFIRMED POSITIVE CASES TANEY COUNTY 1,216 STONE COUNTY 649

RECOVERED CASES TANEY COUNTY 940 STONE COUNTY 551

DEATHS

TANEY COUNTY 31 STONE COUNTY 10

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College of the Ozarks named Best Pets of the Week Culinary School in Missouri Life Tri-Lakes Humane Society, Reeds Spring Submitted to Branson Globe POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks was named Best Culinary School in Missouri Life magazine’s Best of Missouri contest in the Nov-Dec 2020 issue.

The Keeter Center, located on the campus of College of the Ozarks, is a multi-functional dining, lodging and event center just three miles from entertainment and shopping in Branson, Missouri.

The Dobyns Dining Room at The Keeter Center is an award-winning restaurant that provides a unique Branson dining experience. The Keeter Center is unique from other Branson restaurants, and as the largest workstation on campus, it is an integral part of the College of the Ozarks Work Education Program with more than 350 student workers.

Due to COVID-19 guidelines and to ensure the safety of students and guests, The Keeter

Center now offers their menu selections and campus-produced specialty groceries for curbside pickup and outdoor dining. Food lovers choose from lunch and dinner menu selections that highlight the traditional farm-to-fork cuisine for which the restaurant is known. Curbside Pickup is simple and convenient with an online ordering process.

Robert Stricklin, executive chef at The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks, established both the American Culinary Federation (ACF) and apprenticeship programs at College of the Ozarks. Stricklin has been interviewed by dozens of high-profile media venues and was featured in Plate magazine, Feast magazine out of Kansas City and St. Louis, and is regularly featured in 417 Magazine out of Springfield. College of the Ozarks also hosted Andrew

Zimmern — TV personality, chef, writer, and teacher — at The Keeter Center’s Dobyns Dining Room restaurant in 2017 and was featured on his show, “The Zimmern List.”

People are eager to learn about the farm-to-fork concept that is subscribed to by the College, and Stricklin is passionate about educating students in all aspects of food production and preparation through the culinary arts program.

“Now what I consider success is not the awards that you receive but the information and the knowledge you pass on to the younger generation.

Nothing pleases me more than teaching someone how to do something and then eventually seeing that person master it better than you,” Stricklin said.

Call (417) 272-8113 or visit www.tri-lakeshumanesoc.org

KIT is a 10-month-old male. He was found as a stray and was pretty skittish at first but he has done a 180 degree turn and is friendly and relaxed. He is very pretty and such a great cat. Come by the shelter and meet this guy. You could be a good fit.

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Temporary lane closure on W. 76 Country Blvd on Thursday Submitted to Branson Globe The westbound lane of W. 76 Country Blvd., including the sidewalk, between the Titanic and Gretna Road intersection, will be temporarily closed to traffic on Thursday, October 29, 2020, beginning at 8:00 a.m. for the instal-

lation of a Christmas tree. Traffic delays are expected in this area during this closure which is expected to be complete by 2:00 p.m. depending on the weather.

Signs will be in place to direct traffic around the lane closure.

Motorists are asked to be aware of

signage, traffic cones, work crews and pedestrians in the marked Work Zone.

For questions regarding the project, please contact the City of Branson Public Works & Engineering Department at 417-3378559.

ROCKY is a 7-month-old male Labrador Retriever mix. His owners are moving and couldn’t take him. This guy is a very good dog and listens well. He would do better in a home with no children and will be a great companion on your evening walks.

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Missouri Life is a six-time International Regional Magazine Association (IRMA) “Magazine of the Year” award winner.

The magazine’s philosophy has always been centered on quality content at its core and is the only subscription-based state-

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wide magazine in Missouri.

Re-established in 1999 by Greg and Danita Wood, Missouri Life continues to set national circulation records for magazine retention time.

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Train Up a Child: Seven words that could change the world 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 Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone in the world had good manners and an attitude of humility? There are seven words that could create a humble, repentant, and thankful attitude.

They are words that every child should learn to use intuitively. They are words that would do away with rudeness and self-centeredness. They are “excuse me,” “I’m sorry,” “please,” and “thank you”.

To say “excuse me” and “I’m sorry” in a meaningful way requires an attitude of repentance. It requires an individual to put the other person’s feelings before one’s own feelings.

It also creates within a child an attitude of caution in the use of words or actions that may be offensive to another. It requires giving up one’s own desires for the benefit of those in the immediate vicinity.

The word “please”, when said in a meaningful way, requires an attitude of humility.

Rather than feeling above a person to demand something for self, an individual must lower self to a position of “if you think I am worthy, I request a favor of you.” The very act is a demonstration that the person saying the word considers him/ herself in a lower position than the person to whom the request

yet parents often forget to do so. If all children were taught to say these words, they would grow up with better attitudes and everyone would get along with each other. People who are humble do not put themselves above others. People who appreciate what they get are not people who demand more and more of others. People who appreciate what they have are not constantly trying to get more at the expense of others. People

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who are humble do not put others down.

Using the seven words named are simply a matter of good manners. We know that the basis of all good manners is kindness and consideration of others. It is such a simple and easy thing to teach children to use these words and mean them. Wouldn’t it be nice if parents, teachers, grandparents, and other adults in positions of influence would help to change our world by doing so?

is being given. It is a “magic word” that causes the person being addressed to be more apt to give the favor than if it were demanded.

Obviously, the words “thank you” express appreciation when said in a meaningful way. As we observe children who are required to say these two words, we often see them pause just a bit before they are spoken. In this time of pause, a child is forced to realize that something is owed to the person doing the favor. As the child realizes this fact, he/she also realizes, although perhaps unaware of it, that their enjoyment of the favor is dependant on the other person. In this respect, humility is fostered in the same way that saying “please” fosters humility.

It is so easy to teach children to say these seven words,

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Branson Police urge safety during Halloween season Submitted to Branson Globe Branson Police are reminding families to keep health and safety in mind this Halloween season.

This year, Branson Police encourage alternative activities that are more low risk. Some of those include the following: • Carve or decorate pumpkins outside while social distancing with neighbors or friends.

• Have a virtual Halloween costume contest.

• Set up an outdoor movie night with the family.

• Plan a Halloween scavenger hunt for children. Give them lists of Halloween-themed items to look for while they walk outdoors admiring Halloween decorations.

• Consider carefully planned

organized events like the Branson Parks & Recreation Halloween Hayride & Haunted Barn.

If you decide to go trick-ortreating, here are some safety tips to remember: • Purchase flame-resistant costumes, and make sure that masks do not obscure vision.

• Make sure children are always visible by using flashlights, reflective material and glow sticks.

• Trick-or-treat as a family and only approach well-lit homes.

• Only accept prepackaged candy • Don’t assume motorists see you; they probably can’t.

As always, if you see anything suspicious call 911.

Rally planned November 8 at Faith & Wisdom Church Submitted to Branson Globe Dr. Cecil Todd will lead a rally entitled “Lord, Heal Our Land” at Faith & Wisdom Church on Sunday, November 8 at 10:30 a.m. Faith & Wisdom Church is located at 3950 Green Mountain Drive in Branson. The rally is free and open to the public.

According to Pastor Carol McSpadden of Faith & Wisdom Church, “the purpose of the special service is to call America to repentance and prayer, beginning with our church, and to help bring healing to our beloved country.” Special honor and recognition will be given to all veterans who attend the service.

Todd, founder and president of Revival Fires Ministry in

Branson West, has been in ministry for more than 70 years. According to a news release, Todd has been asked to provide Bibles for new recruits into the armed services. So far, 3,700 Bibles have been provided to recruits at Ft. Benning, Georgia, and another 5,000 have gone to recruits at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. Ten thousand more Bibles are currently being printed for Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Illinois.

“Everyone attending this special service at Branson’s Faith & Wisdom Church on Sunday, November 8 will be given the opportunity to help with the Bible effort for these new recruits,” said Todd.

Todd will be joined for the service by gospel recording artist Lydia Abbot.

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Join the fun at Candy Lane, then see The Greatest Show

By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer King’s Chapel, Branson, invites area families to Candy Lane, a safe, fun alternative to traditional Halloween festivities this year. Candy Lane will be held Friday, October 30, at 6 p.m. at the church’s Music City Centre, 1839 W. 76 Country Blvd., Branson.

In addition to plenty of candy treats, kids will experience an edu-

cational journey through a series of decorated rooms, each with a different theme. Activities will include a costume contest, face painting, and games.

The $2 admission also includes a mini show in the church’s theater.

According to a news release, The Greatest Show, is a musical stage show featuring the hottest artists of yesterday and today. The show

be performed Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1 at 7 pm.

Superstars such as Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Russell Dickerson, Elvis and many, many more will be imitated, accompanied by video and a stage full of dancers.

Popular numbers from the hit movie, The Greatest Showman, will be featured.

Doors open for The Greatest Show at 6:30 pm. Admission is free.

The show is presented by King’s Youth of King’s Chapel Branson.

King’s Chapel moved to the Music City Centre location in 2019, following extensive remodeling to outfit the building as “100 percent church and 100 percent quality theater experience,” according to marketing director Barbara Shirkey.

To help ensure a safe experience, all events will be held in accordance with local ordinances concerning COVID-19 precautions.

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production culminates in a finale emphasizing positive choices and a gospel message.

The Greatest Show is an outreach project of King’s Youth, the youth ministry of King’s Chapel.

“It’s a tough time right now, with many school social activities being changed due to COVID-19 and kids spending more time online,” said youth pastor James Reynolds.

“We are excited to present a positive alternative to less wholesome Halloween weekend activities.”

Reynolds said the youth have enjoyed creating the production, and other area youth are welcome to get involved and audition for future projects. “We want teens to know church can be a fun place,” he said.

The next project for King’s Chapel will be Jesus: The Christmas Experience. Showing during weekends in December, the

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Broadway-style musical is a Christmas adaptation of Jesus: The Experience. It was written by campus pastor Chris Davis, whose musical stage productions have been performed worldwide. Visit the King’s Chapel Branson website, https://kcbranson.com/branson-shows/jesus/, for dates, times, and ticket information.

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‘Trunk or Treat’ at Branson United Methodist Church

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Submitted to Branson Globe Branson United Methodist Church welcomes trick or treaters October 31 from 5 to 7 p.m., at the parking lot as the church becomes a drive through Trunk or Treat! Located at 1208 W. 76 Country Blvd. parents can drive their autos filled with costume-clad youngsters through our trunk or treat area. Treats will be handed out as they pass

by, keeping them safe from the COVID pandemic.

Each driver will be given a ticket to enter a drawing for three $50 gift certificates for a Thanksgiving turkey dinner. Winners will be chosen on November 7, 2020 and will be notified at that time from the completed ticket information .

Treats will be handed out until gone, so be sure to come early!

Frightful Feline Friday Oct. 30 at Mochas and Meows

By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer Mochas and Meows, Branson’s popular cat cafe, is offering a special type of fall fun.

October 30 isFrightful Feline Friday at Mochas and Meows.

For $20, guests can visit the cat cafe for family-friendly entertainment. Beginning at 6 pm, those in attendance will enjoy crafts and cocoa in the cafe. At 7 pm, they will move into the

lounge to enjoy a movie and popcorn and to cuddle with the cats.

In order to social distance, only 12 guests will be allowed admittance so purchase your tickets now.

On Sunday, November 1, Mochas and Meows will celebrate their first anniversary, with festivities from 11-3. The anniversary celebration will include live entertainment, face painting, drawings and a special dog adoption event with dogs from the Shepherd of the Hills Humane Society, as well as other fun activities for the entire family.

For more information on either event, stop by Mochas and Meows at 3265 Falls Parkway, Suite V, in Branson, or call 417289-2280.

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Dollar City each fall for the past 50 years, with 2020 marking the first season she has not been a part of the fall lineup.

Hensley, born in 1916, learned to play the fiddle in 1928 at the age of 12. Four years later, she learned to make fiddles by watching her father as he crafted the musical instruments. Both playing and making fiddles have been lifelong passions of Hensley.

In the late 1960s, with folk music steadily increasing in popularity, Violet caught the attention of Grammy award-winning songwriter and musician Jimmy Driftwood, and the owners of Branson’s Silver Dollar City. She soon joined the Silver Dollar City cast and helped market the business to bring even more people to the Ozarks.

In addition to performing at

Silver Dollar City each fall, Hensley has been a featured performer at the National Folk Festival and appeared on the television shows The Beverly Hillbillies, Captain Kangaroo and Live with Regis and Kathie Lee. Hensley turned 104 on October 21, with family members present.

While visiting Silver Dollar City this past weekend, Hensley was presented with a beautiful artificial hand-carved pumpkin

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featuring her likeness. She also stopped to visit many of her friends, before performing with the park’s Homestead Pickers.

(Editor’s Note: All of us at the Branson Globe are just tickled pink to wish Violet a very happy birthday!)

Violet performing on Friday with SDC’s Homestead Pickers (Facebook, used with permission)

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All About Me, U-Haul to hold ‘Truck or Treat’ at Midtown Plaza

Submitted to Branson Globe Lifelong area residents and longtime business co-owners, sisters Joyce Johnston and Susie Romine, invite everyone in the area to shake off those COVID blues and join them in a night of fun this Halloween at the 1st Annual All About Me

and U-Haul “Truck or Treat” at the Midtown Plaza in Hollister.

There will be multiple stations for kids to have fun, get some treats, show off their costumes and maybe even get a fright or two.

When asked where the idea of a “Truck or Treat” came from,

Mrs. Johnston said, “It started with my granddaughter and assistant manager at All About Me, Cameryn Gray. She heard that all other trunk or treat events were being canceled and that many people were not going to participate in the tradition because of the recent pandemic. Cameryn felt terrible for all the little ones that have costumes and no where to show them off, so she approached us about hosting a trunk or treat at All About Me/U-Haul. Well after discussing the idea with the family and then the other business in the plaza, we got such positive feedback we just knew we had to do it.” But, why the name “Truck or Treat?” Mrs.

Johnston answered, “Well that came from my daughter-in-law Wendy. She suggested since we do U-Haul why not call it “‘Truck or Treat.’”

What can everyone expect?

“Of course, safety is our first concern so everything will be contact free and those handing out treats or prizes will be wearing gloves. We will have several stations that each business will decorate and embellish. There will be a few surprises for the little ones and photo opportunities for the parents. Since this is a family affair for us, our theme will be the Addams Family, so if you see Morticia, Gomez, Uncle Fester and the rest, be sure to say hello.”

Everyone please show your community spirit, and come join the fine folks at Midtown plaza and have some fun this Halloween on Saturday, October 31 from 5 pm to 8 pm. For those attending, please watch for little ones and enter safely at 2460 south business 65 and exit on Walnut Street.

If any other Hollister business or organization would like to participate, please contact Joyce or Cameryn at All About Me Tanning and Salon. The phone number is 417-334-2151.

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Nov. 8, 5 p.m.; $55 reservations required; hosted by P.O.W. Network, featuring USMC birthday celebration, fireworks, dancing and entertainment Veterans’ tribute show hosted by Clay Cooper Theatre

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Korean War veterans’ mini reunion, Nov. 9 at Stone Castle Hotel • Veterans’ tribute show hosted by Barbara Fairchild and Roy Morris, Nov. 10 at Yakov Theatre • 88th Annual Veterans Day parade, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. in downtown Branson Several other local theatres are

offering special veteran discounts during the week. For more information, see https://veteransshow. com.The Veterans Memorial Museum, celebrating its 20th year this year, also offers discounts and is free to WWII veterans. See the online Branson Bugle, https://www. bransonchamber.com/the-branson-bugle/, or call your favorite

shows or the Branson Chamber of Commerce at 417-334-4084.

Local ordinances regarding COVID-19 safety will be observed at all venues. Most events are free to veterans but may request an RSVP; some have a charge for nonveteran family members. Due to last-minute changes that may be necessary due to COVID-19 pre-

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By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer Popular Branson musician Mike McAdoo began his musical career at an early age.

“My mother was a piano player,” said McAdoo. “She inspired me to play music. I started playing guitar at age ten and took

Oklahoma to Branson and began a musical journey in this town that has spanned more than 30 years, with no signs of slowing down.

“I was hired by Shoji Tabuchi and spent two seasons playing for him. For a good portion of

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Branson guitarist Mike McAdoo still going strong lessons for six years. I started playing professionally in 1977, playing in clubs, traveling and doing road gigs. Then I heard about an opportunity in Branson in 1986, playing for the Buddy Green Show.”

McAdoo made the move from

the 1990s, I was the guitarist for the Osmonds and played 2,000 performances with them,” McAdoo, who plays not only guitar but also five-string banjo, explained. “From 2010 to 2014 I was the guitarist for The Texas Tenors. We played in Branson and all over the USA, and I did their first PBS special with them.”

A career highlight for McAdoo came in the spring of 2009

when he had the opportunity to travel overseas to entertain the troops.

Said McAdoo, “I was playing for the Country Tonite Show, when we made the trip with Tony Orlando to the Middle East. We played an outdoor concert in Baghdad, then a couple of days later we played a concert in Ramstein, Germany, and also went to the Landstuhl

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Hospital to play for our wounded troops.”

In addition to performing on stage, McAdoo is a sought-after studio musician, who has worked with many top entertainers.

“I have been fortunate enough to record with Boxcar Willie, George Hamilton IV, Rex Allen Jr., the Osmonds, The Texas Tenors, Barbara Fairchild, Jim Stafford, John Davidson, and The Moffatts, to name a few,” noted McAdoo. “I have also recorded about ten CDs of my own. My latest project is a tribute to the Eagles, called ‘Dark Desert Hiway.’ I have always been a fan of the Eagles and have studied their music since the 1970s.”

McAdoo has also recorded four original tunes that can be found on iTunes, in a project entitled “Too Hard to Get.” Like many guitarists, McAdoo credits the legendary Chet Atkins for influencing his mu-

sical style. He also picked up some guitar licks from another source.

“A super-talented guitarist named Doyle Dykes taught me how to play the Chet Atkins’ style of guitar back in the early ‘70s,” said McAdoo. “I have two different CDs out as a tribute to Chet. Another influence was Don Felder who was with the Eagles for many years. He was very nice in answering several messages from me. He, himself, was also a big Chet Atkins fan.”

McAdoo performs each July at the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society event in Nashville.

This Christmas season, McAdoo’s work can be heard on the ALG Gospel Network.

“I added some guitar and bass to an existing track for a lady, Terri, whose video will air in the Christmas season,” said McAdoo.

“I also have an original Christmas song that will air on the ALG Gospel Network too.”

When not busy performing or recording, McAdoo enjoys spending time with his family.

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Mike and his wife, Kim, who accompanied him to Branson in the 1980s, will soon celebrate 36 years of marriage. Kim is employed at the Better Business Bureau in Springfield. The couple are parents of grown daughter, Mikayla, who followed her father into the entertainment business

and performs as part of the popular Shepherd of the Hills play.

Mike McAdoo still finds time to share his talents locally with Branson audiences.

“I now play three nights a week at the Branson Craft Mall on Highway 165,” explained McAdoo. “In the back

Oct. 28 - 29, 2020 • 15 of the venue is a stage called the Pickin’ Porch Grill. I play on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings, from 5 to 6:45.”

For more information on Mike McAdoo’s performance schedule or his recordings, feel free to email him at mcadoo@ centurytel.net.

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Frightful fun as Dracula haunts Historic Owen Theatre Submitted to Branson Globe Bram Stoker’s classic tale of Dracula comes to life this Halloween weekend as the Branson Regional Arts Council presents William McNulty’s thrilling stage

Nate Schaefer, left, as Dracula, with Aline O’Neill, as Lucy, in the BRAC presentation of Dracula (Submitted to Branson Globe)

adaptation of this horrifying novel.

Performances for the PG-13 rated thriller are scheduled for Thursday, October 29 (7 pm); Friday, October 30 (7 pm and 11 pm); and Saturday, October 31 (2 pm and 9 pm).

Face masks will be required inside the theatre venue, except when seated for the production.

Social-distanced seating will be implemented, and tickets are on sale now at BransonArts.org/ tix or by calling the box office at 417-336-4255. Admission for adults (18+) is $16.95, and youth (17 and under) are $11.45. Proceeds benefit the Branson Regional Arts Council, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

The novel Dracula, by Bram Stoker, was published in 1896 and has remained a classic story with many renditions. In the story, an intrepid band of vam-

pire hunters attempt to end an ancient evil, tying together Carpathian folk tales of the Nosferatu and the historical Voivode Vlad Tepes, known as Dracula. Stoker imagined a being of immense but evil cunning, a shape-shifting predator, and a power-hungry conqueror from an earlier age.

The novel, first presented as a stage play in 1927, has been presented all over the world and is the basis for the 1931 classic Dracula starring Bela Lugosi.

McNulty freely uses this stage play in his adaptation. Dracula has had many different incarnations – Lugosi played him with snake-like aristocracy, Gary Oldman as a tragic figure of epic overreach, and Christopher Lee as a controlling madman. This production of Dracula is closest to Stoker’s imagination: he is

a beast with two personalities, one all primal bloodlust, the other a time-displaced medieval dictator who lives to enthrall, enslave, and control.

In the play, Professor Van Helsing and his brave comrades must hunt down and destroy the profoundly evil Count Dracula.

But the Count is exceedingly resourceful, employing superhuman strength, psychic powers, and shape-changing to confound and frustrate his antagonists. Culminating in a wild and shocking confrontation between the King of Vampires and those who would rid the world of him, this adaptation is an action-packed, bloodsoaked retelling of Bram Stoker’s classic tale of horror.

Cast members of Dracula include: Alex Harris (Dr. Thomas Seward), Nate Schaefer (Count Dracula), Robert Hazlette (Pro-

fessor Abram Van Helsing), Somer Dean (Mina Grant), Joey Blackwood (Jonathan Harker), Greg Haywood (Robert Renfield), Jennifer Kersey (Miss Sullivan), Aline O’Neill (Lucy Westphal), Sean Myers (Norbert Griggs), Tucker Rullman (The Monster), Bethany Mecke, Lindsey Breeden & Taylor Haverstick (The Brides), and Londyn Mitchell (The Child).

The production team for Dracula includes Jacob Deck (director), Kim Hale, Karie Dykeman and Lisa Murphy (producers), Lorie Best (assistant producer), Karie Dykeman (stage manager), Pamela Meadows (lighting design), Mac Hill (sound technician), Lex Pearson (special technical effects), Jonathan Crum (costume design), Sara Williams (assistant), and Jim Barber (marketing).

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Skaggs Foundation provides more than 11K water bottles to area schools

Submitted to Branson Globe While local school leaders were making plans to safely bring students back to the classroom, Skaggs Foundation recognized a need and stepped up to help.

With water fountains throughout schools shut down for safety concerns, Skaggs Foundation found an opportunity to expand an ongoing project and provide more than 11,000 water bottles to students in Stone and Taney counties.

“Not every family can afford a nice water bottle for their child to take to school each day,” said Skaggs Foundation Director of Community Relations Mindy Honey. “Expanding our water bottle program to provide a sturdy aluminum water bottle to every student in school in Stone and Taney

counties is a small investment to protect the health of our area kids.”

“The donated water bottles go beyond the obvious benefits of providing a vessel for water to be accessible to students throughout the day,” said

A Branson student fills her Skaggs Foundation water bottle. (Special to Branson Globe)

Michelle Collins, principal at Branson Cedar Ridge Elementary. “It is a symbol of support, a relevant reminder that we are cared for and thought of by so many. Many of our students yearn for something to call

their own. They proudly display the Skaggs Foundation water bottle attached to their backpack. As our community continues to pull together to support one another, it is the ‘little things’ that make a

‘big’ difference. Thank you, Skaggs Foundation, for coming through in a BIG way for the students of Branson Schools.”

To learn more about Skaggs Foundation, visit SkaggsFoundation.org.

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P.O.W. Network serves missing soldiers, families

By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer As November approaches, many organizations in Branson are preparing to welcome veterans to Veterans Week, November 5–11. One of those is P.O.W. Network, which is sponsoring the 24th Annual Military Gala on Nov. 8 in addition to hosting a POW/MIA remembrance ceremony and assisting with many of the week’s events.

What some people may not realize though is that P.O.W. Network works tirelessly yearround to serve veterans who may never make it to Branson— some of whom have never made it home and news about whose fate has never reached their anxious families. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the group has worked since 1989, the last 25 years in Branson, to find and distribute information about soldiers missing in action or thought to have been captured and held as prisoners of war.

There have been prisoners or missing-in-action soldiers from

every conflict in American history, including fairly recent military operations in Iran, Afghanistan, Libya and Gulf War locations, although some of the highest known numbers were from Vietnam. Many young Americans wore Vietnam POW bracelets bearing names of known prisoners of war; others were listed as MIA, and some later changed to likely killed in action.

Some families have waited for decades hoping to finally and constructively process their grief and find closure. The Network helps families navigate the complex process of finding and accessing available government records or correspondence with foreign countries. Volunteers have amassed countless hours sorting and organizing any and all resources—photographs, old news stories, anything that might help. Those are summarized on the group’s SEE POWs, PAGE 23

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Missouri State to honor veterans at campus event Submitted to Branson Globe While old traditions look different in the time of a pandemic, there are many ways to say thank you.

Missouri State University will honor the Springfield community’s military veterans during a special event ahead of Veterans Day. The event will take place at 6 p.m. on Nov. 5 at Plaster Student Union. All veterans, family and friends are invited to attend.

Special features The Veterans Day celebration will feature the following: • Pride Band Performance Series: Salute to Our Veterans • Special playing of taps • Military branch service song • Special message from a member of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels • Special appearance by K9s for CAMO • Free package of all-American mix popcorn (cherry, blue raspberry and vanilla) to the first 1,000 attendees The university’s Veterans Day celebration is made possible by

presenting sponsor Central Bank/ Central Trust, with support from the Missouri State University Foundation.

Need to know before you go The event will require that each attendee wears a mask. Social distancing is encouraged.

Parking is available in Lots 4 and 19 (on John Q. Hammons Parkway) and Lots 18 and 22 (on E. Grand St.). Golf cart shuttles will be ready to take attendees to the celebration on first-come, firstserved basis.

For more information, contact donor relations and special events senior director Stephanie Smith at (417) 836-4143 or StephanieSmith@missouristate.edu.

Veteran Bears Missouri State is home to one of the largest populations of veterans and dependents pursuing a higher education in the state.

Almost 900,000 veterans across the country utilize military benefits to earn a degree.

MSU does its best to support and recognize each of its Veteran Bears.

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New scholarships available to business students thanks to gift from alumnus Submitted to Branson Globe SPRINGFIELD – Business students at Missouri State University now have more scholarship options available, thanks to a generous $1 million donation from Phillip (Phil) B. Roberts.

This gift to Missouri State’s College of Business establishes the Phil Roberts Scholarship Fund.

“A grateful heart gives back,” Brent Dunn, executive director of the MSU Foundation, said.

“Phil Roberts fondly recalls his

time at Missouri State and has passed down that love to his family. With this endowment he guarantees more students can attend college that couldn’t otherwise and ensures that they aren’t unnecessarily burdened

with student loans.”

About the scholarship The Phil Roberts Scholarship will be awarded to about 22 business majors per year in the amount of $2,000 each.

To qualify, a student must earn at least a 3.0 GPA in course work in the College of Business.

Preference will also be given to students demonstrating financial need.

About Roberts After serving in the military, Roberts attended MSU through the GI Bill. He worked hard and graduated from MSU in 1950 with a degree in finance and

general business.

Roberts shared his Bear pride with his three sons–Ralph, Ed and Ray Roberts–who went on to graduate from MSU as well.

Throughout his life, Roberts put his degree and leadership training to use as an entrepreneur, business owner and real estate investor.

Roberts, who resides in Independence, Missouri, established another MSU scholarship in 1983 in honor of Dr. Don Calame, a mentor of his. The Don Calame Student Fund has been awarded 152 times to 131 different students since it was created.

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Ashcroft: How to be educated, prepared on election day Missouri Secretary of State’s Office Jefferson City, Mo. — One week out from the Nov. 3 general election, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is outlining what Missourians can do to ensure they are prepared on Election Day. “With only a few short days before the presidential election, we’re highlighting some voting details to make sure Missourians are educated and prepared when they go vote on Nov. 3,” Ashcroft said.

Preparing to Vote Polls across the state open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Voters in line at 7 p.m. are entitled to cast a ballot.

Voters may check their voter registration and polling place by visiting GoVoteMissouri.com, scrolling down to the “For Voters” box and clicking “Check Your Registration.” Voters can report any registration or voting problems to their local election authority; contact information can be found at sos.mo.gov/lea.

Voters are encouraged to educate themselves on the candidates and issues that will appear on their ballot. Local election authorities provide sample ballots, which voters can study, fill out, and bring with them on Election Day to use as a guide.

Know the Polling Place Rules Missouri voters should be aware of Election Day laws.

Missouri election law (115.637 RSMo.) prohibits wearing political apparel to the polls, advocating for a candidate or issue within 25 feet of a polling place, or taking photos of ballots.

“We urge voters to leave political masks, t-shirts, hats, buttons and other apparel at home,” Ashcroft said.

Election Night Reporting: What to Expect The Secretary of State’s Election Night Reporting site is

available at enr.sos.mo.gov and will be updated throughout the night as local election authorities report results. The site will begin showing results once all voters have finished casting ballots.

Local election authorities may begin posting results prior to those results appearing on the Election Night Reporting site.

Election data such as the number of registered voters, the number of absentee/mail-in ballots cast, and historical election data can be found in the media toolkit provided at sos.mo.gov/ mediatoolkit.

Safety at the Polls Local election officials are preparing polling places to provide space between voters and poll workers, and providing other safeguards, like hand sanitizer, face masks and face shields for poll workers. Other options are available, too. Curb-side voting is also available; call your local election official for details.

“I want to assure Missouri voters that their local election authorities are taking many precautions to make voting in person safe and secure,” Ashcroft said.

“My office has distributed $4.5

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million and provided them with sanitizer, floor distancing strips, face masks, face shields and other items to assist with creating a safe

voting environment. Voting in person is the most secure way to cast a ballot and make your voice heard.”

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By Daryl Weather, Weather Forecaster What a weekend and week we have had! Remember all that rain I was complaining about not getting for a while? Well that sure has changed for us here in the Ozarks. All this precipitation will certainly help with the

drought conditions.

Today we get a break in the rain for the morning hours but it looks to return to the area this afternoon. Temps will be slightly warmer as well climbing into the upper 40s to lower 50s.

Thursday night rain will begin to move out of the area but we also will

have the chance for some really foggy conditions overnight. Then we come to Friday! For the sun lovers and warmer temp people, this will be the day for you. Partly cloudy skies with highs in the mid to upper 50s It looks like Halloween will be a great day with highs in the mid 60s and eve-

ning temps in the 40s. Plus don’t forget to set those clocks back 1 hour Saturday night before heading off to bed.

Sunday also looks to hold sunshine but temps not quite as warm as Saturday with highs only around 60.

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MDC offers autumn tips for native plant gardens

By Bill Graham, MDC Kansas City, Mo. – Native plant gardens offer gardeners color and textures requiring less watering and maintenance than non-native plants. However, they are not maintenance free. Some tending in autumn can help desired wildflowers

and decorative prairie grasses thrive the following summer. There are also steps that can help beneficial insects make it through winter, such as leaving leaves.

Autumn is a good time to start getting garden beds ready for next spring, said Alix Daniel, MDC na-

tive landscape specialist at the Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center in Kansas City. Daniel cares for trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and prairie grasses in Discovery’s Center’s extensive native plant gardens.

“Weeding is an obvious thing,” she said. “You don’t want the

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website at https://www.pownetwork.org/2004_index2.html.

The site also includes information such as what to do with a POW bracelet or how to get one, and shares when positive information surfaces or remains are found. There are also lists of movies and documentaries, plus educational student activities.

A lesser-known but also important issue addressed by P.O.W. Network is the Fake Warrior Project. That’s right— fake warriors: individuals who falsify or greatly exaggerate military service records or even steal identities in order to

gain recognition, pad a speaker resumé, or get benefits. One might ask, horrified, who would do such a thing. The answer is, more people than you might think, according to P.O.W. Network chairman Mary Schantag.

“If someone’s story sounds too good to be true, it just might be false,” said Schantag. Visit https://www.fakewarriors.org for stories. The Network works with a team of active and retired military, law enforcement and historians to verify claims, check stories against actual records, and push for the prosecution of offenders in order to save valuable government benefits and agency resources for

Marine band send-off for Marines headed home from the South Pacific (courtesy Ralph LeMarr from the book “Follow Me: The History of the Second Marine Division in WWII”)

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falling over. “Also, don’t panic if you don’t see a wildflower bloom in the first year or two. A lot of them work on growing vegetative structure before flowering.”

Autumn is a good time to set native plant seedlings in gardens, she said.

When winter arrives, some plants do

well establishing themselves if seed is thrown on top of snow. The freeze and thaw cycles along with the moisture help seeds connect with soil. Some native seeds need freezing cold to prepare for spring germination.

Native plants can also serve nature in winter. Dried seeds atop flower stems are winter food for songbirds.

Also, many small animals and insects

use fallen leaves and plant stems as overwintering sites. Leaving leaves helps wildlife, said Carol Davit, executive director of the Missouri Prairie Foundation (MPF) and its Grow Native! program.

“Many caterpillars and pupae of moth and butterfly species overwinter in fallen leaves,” Davit said. “Insects roll up in leaves on

the ground, emerging in the spring as perennial plants begin to break dormancy.”

Leaf litter adds nutrients to soil and provides food for decomposers such as millipedes, snails, and worms. They help create soil, but they are also important food for songbirds.

“Many cavity-nesting bees make their homes in standing stems of native plants,” said Felicia Ammann Brundick, MPF Out-

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“Solitary bees will burrow through the pithy stems of wild hydrangea, shining blue star, and many other native plant stems to overwinter.”

For more information about native plant gardens, visit https:// short.mdc.mo.gov/Zc8. To learn more about the Missouri Prairie Foundation and the Grow Native! program, visit https://moprairie. org/ or send an email to outreach@ moprairie.org (link sends e-mail).

Alix Daniel, MDC native plant specialist, says strategically thinning aggressive native species from gardens in autumn can help slower-growing species thrive next summer. (MDC photo)

MDC experts say thin native plant gardens in autumn to give room for slower growing plants to become better established. But leaving leaves on the ground and plant stems standing provides winter shelter for benefit insects and small wildlife species. (MDC photo)

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Man wins $2 million after and a musket ball. The ammuni- COVID-19 protocols. And she pre- from some and condemnation from her husband, Eldon Thomas Admistakenly buying extra tion was measured at 0.75 caliber, ferred that her friends and family others, the Pioneer Press reported. kins, and her first husband, Edward not patronize a florist.

On Facebook, a grandchild, Amber Donald Wille, as well as a sister, making it British in origin. lottery ticket DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. (AP) — In what most people would consider a lucrative mistake, a Detroit-area man who accidentally bought an extra lottery ticket has won two $1 million jackpots.

Samir Mazahem, 56, of Dearborn Heights said he was saving numbers on a lottery app after buying a $2 ticket for the June 9 Mega Millions game. He then realized that he had purchased a second ticket with the same numbers.

“I was a little bummed but didn’t think much about it,” Mazahem said.

Until he recently logged onto the app and found he had two $1 million winners.

“I couldn’t believe it was real,” Mazahem said. “It took several days for the reality to set in that my mistake had paid off to the tune of $2 million!”

He recently claimed his prize and plans to buy a new house and save the rest.

Man with metal detector finds 222-year-old coin near church

EMBDEN, Maine (AP) — A man with a metal detector has found a long-hidden, 222-yearold coin under a few inches of soil outside a church in Maine.

Shane Houston, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was on a metal-detecting trip with a friend from New Hampshire when he found the coin earlier this month, the Bangor Daily News reported.

The copper penny, dated 1798, comes from the first decade of American-minted money in North America.

He said it was found on the grounds of a church in Embden where he had permission to use his metal detector.

The penny is not in pristine condition. Houston said it might fetch $200 but he has no intentions of selling it.

On the same trip, he also found an 1818 penny, a full wagon wheel

200-pound tortoise is back home after escaping Alabama pen

SARDIS CITY, Ala. (AP) — A 200-pound tortoise named Sparkplug that escaped from a pen in Alabama is back home after a journey across two counties and at least one soybean field.

Sparkplug, a 60-year-old African spurred tortoise that lived in an enclosure in Etowah County, pushed its way out of the fenced pen on Thursday. A motorist who spotted the animal on the side of the road took it to his 200-acre (81-hectare) spread in Marshall County, owner Ty Harris told The Gadsden Times in a story Monday.

Harris found out what had happened after using social media to spread the word about Sparkplug, but there was still the matter of finding the tortoise on the land where he’d been released.

A big, roaming tortoise leaves tracks, and area farmers were able to see where Sparkplug had plowed through soybean fields. The man who initially released Sparkplug into the wild found the tortoise and returned it to Harris on Saturday.

“He just had a couple of days out on the town,” said Harris.

Harris used to operate a wildlife sanctuary in the area and got Sparkplug from a family in New Jersey that couldn’t keep the animal.

Woman’s obituary: in lieu of flowers, ‘do not vote for Trump’ ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — An obituary for a Minneapolis-area woman who died at age 93 included one specific request for her mourners: Do not vote for Donald Trump.

Georgia May Adkins, of Inver Grove Heights, died of a stroke on Sept. 28 at United Hospital in St. Paul.

A pair of obituaries published in the St. Paul Pioneer Press included details of how she wanted to be cremated and then honored with an Oct. 16 church service under

“In lieu of flowers, Georgia preferred that you do not vote for Trump,” her Oct. 11 obituary read.

The request made the rounds on social media, attracting admiration

Westman, joined in on one of the conversations and said her grandmother was “fierce everyday and remains so through her legacy!”

Adkins was preceded in death by

son, daughter and stepdaughter.

She is survived by three daughters, a son, two stepdaughters, 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

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1420 Beijing is declared the capital of the Ming dynasty under the Yongle Emperor 1492 Christopher Columbus sights Cuba and claims it for Spain under the name “Juana”

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by Jonathan Swift is published by Benjamin Motte in London 1746 Peruvian cities of Lima and Callao demolished by earthquake, 18,000 die 1776 Battle of White Plains: George Washington retreats to New Jersey 1793 Eli Whitney applies for a patent on cotton gin 1864 Second Battle of Newtonia (American Civil War), Newton County, Missouri 1886 Statue of Liberty dedicated by US President Grover Cleveland, celebrated by first confetti (ticker tape) parade in New York City 1904 St Louis police try a new investigation method fingerprints 1919 Volstead Act passed by

US Congress, establishing prohibition, despite President Woodrow Wilson’s veto 1922 Italian fascists conduct the March on Rome, leading to the assumption of power

by Benito Mussolini 1922 First US coast-to-coast radio broadcast of a football game 1924 Miner M.de Bruin discovers the infant fossil skull, “Taung child” in a lime quarry in Taung, South Africa. Paleoanthropologist Raymond Dart identifies the fossil as a new hominin species, Australopithecus africanus.

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1936 FDR rededicates Statue of Liberty on its 50th anniversary 1954 Nobel Prize for Literature is awarded to Ernest Hemingway 1958 Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli elected Pope, taking name John XXIII 1965 Gateway Arch (630’ (190m) high) completed in St Louis, Missouri 1965 Pope Paul VI proclaims Jews not collectively guilty for crucifixion 1970 US/USSR sign an agreement to discuss joint space efforts 1986 The centennial of the Statue of Liberty’s dedication is celebrated in New York Harbor 1988 Microsoft co-founder

Paul Allen gives $10 million to University of Washington library 1992 Lee Jang Rim predicts that today would be the end of the world!

1994 Japanese space probe Sakigake passes Earth for 3rd time 2009 NASA successfully launches the Ares I-X mission, the only rocket launch for its later-cancelled Constellation program.

2015 World Heath Organization ranks Tuberculosis alongside HIV as world’s deadliest infectious diseases, killing 1.2 million (2014) 1941 “How Green Was My Valley” based on the novel

by Richard Llewellyn, directed by John Ford and starring Walter Pidgeon and Maureen O’Hara premieres in New York (Best Picture 1942) 1978 NBC’s premiere of Kiss’ acting debut, “Kiss Meets The Phantom of the Park” TV film

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2001 The indie cult hit “Donnie Darko”, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, is released 2007 “Bee Movie” premieres in the US and the UK

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1900 II Summer (Modern) Olympic Games, Paris, France: competition ends after 5 months; no opening or closing ceremonies conducted

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1961 Ground broken for Municipal (Shea) Stadium for NY Mets 1976 Billy Martin named AL Manager of Year (NY Yankees) 1978 Bobby Orr scores his last career NHL goal (vs Detroit Red Wings) 1997 NBA announces hiring of Dee Kantner & Violet Palmer as 1st women to officiate a major-league all-male sports league

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1893 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky conducts first performance of his Symphony Number Six in B minor, “Pathetique” 1971 John Lennon and Yoko Ono record “Happy Xmas (War is Over)” in NYC 2016 Disney and Alessia Cara release the song “How Far I’ll Go” for the film “Moana”

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1466 Desiderius Erasmus, Dutch humanist and theologian (The Praise of Folly), born in Rotterdam, Netherlands (d. 1536)

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1756 ALF [Gordon Shumway], fictional Melmacian Alien Life Form from the American sitcom “ALF” 1793 Eliphalet Remington, American firearms manufacturer (Remington Arms Co., L.L.C.), born in Suffield, Connecticut (d. 1861) 1842 Anna Elizabeth Dickinson, American orator (Joan of Arc of the Civil War), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1932)

born in Nashville, Tennessee 1955 Bill Gates, American businessman and billionaire (founder and CEO of Microsoft, richest person in the world), born in Seattle, Washington

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1914 Jonas Salk, American medical scientist (created the polio vaccine), born in NYC, New York (d. 1995)

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1915 Dody Goodman, American comedienne (Mary Hartman!, Max Duggan), born in Columbus, Ohio (d. 2008) 1917 Jack Soo [Goro Suzuki], Japanese-American actor (Flower Drum Song, Barney Miller), born in Oakland, California (d. 1979) 1926 Bowie Kuhn, American lawyer, sports administrator (MLB Commissioner 19691984), born in Takoma Park, Maryland (d. 2007) 1929 Airline Falconer, 1st child born in aircraft, born in the skies above Miami, Florida 1936 Charlie Daniels, American singer (Devil Went Down to Georgia), born in Wilmington, North Carolina (d. 2020) 1939 Jane Alexander, American actress (Betsy, Kramer vs Kramer), born in Boston, Massachusetts 1944 Dennis Franz, American actor (Buntz-Hill Street Blues, NYPD Blue), born in Maywood, Illinois 1948 Telma Hopkins, singer (Tony Orlando, Family Matters), born in Louisville, Kentucky 1949 Caitlyn Jenner [born Bruce Jenner], American decathlete (Olympic gold 1976), TV personality and prominent transgender figure, born in Mt Kisco, New York 1952 Annie Potts, actress (Mary Jo-Designing Women),

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1963 Lauren Holly, actress (Picket Fences), born in Bristol, Pennsylvania 1965 Jami Gertz, actress (Less the Zero, Crossroads, Solarbabies), born in Chicago, Illinois 1966 Andy Richter, American actor, comedian and writer (Conan O’Brien’s sidekick), born in Yorkville, Illinois 1967 Julia Roberts, American actress (Mystic Pizza, Pretty Woman), born in Smyrna, Georgia

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1972 Brad Paisley, American country singer (Collision of Worlds, Nobody’s Fool), born in Glen Dale, West Virginia 1974 Joaquin Phoenix, American actor (Gladiator, Walk the Line, The Master), born in San Juan, Puerto Rico 1978 Justin Guarini [Bell], American pop singer and actor (American Idol), born in Columbus, Georgia

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Creatures and Critters W R O L Y P P U P D N U O P O T

O O S E M O T O M Y L U L R W H

O C O N O O R E Y M L A N O O R

G Y R R O K N O S E A H O R S E

Y L O G Y O G N E X D D U F E E

E L E P N I P X U R Y D D E T L

C R I B B N G Y B W A S Y L I I

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E R O L E S D O I N T U P T A L

R O O Y B P E T O O H T E H R E

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