The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness – Lamentations 3:22 – 23
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November 29, 2024 • Volume 5, Issue #48
INSIDE:
Branson Globe readers are thankful and grateful
• Around Town.... 10B • Churches............ 9B • Classifieds......... 10C • Education........... 6B • Food.................. 8C • Fun & Games.... 12C • Pets for Adoption �� 3A • Obituaries........ 11A • Voices................. 1B • Weather........... 11A
PLUS:
Everyday is Thanksgiving – SEE PAGE 1B
FESTIVAL OF TREES – Festival of Trees (in Suite 1205 at the Branson Landing), is open Sunday through Thursday from 12 to 6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through December 7. Pictured are Michele Dean, Executive Director of Christian Action Ministries and volunteer Sherry Herschend. (Photo by George Kurland)
Area tradition Branson Market Days – SEE PAGE 1C.
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BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many people pause to reflect on the things they are thankful for. We asked our readers to share their thoughts during this special time of year. Corinne said, “I’m pretty grateful for the dog we rescued from the Taney County Animal Shelter. Her name is Pearl, and she never fails to make me laugh!” Nancy shared, “I am thankful for my home and the friends and family that God has blessed me with.” Said Douglas, “My family and Jesus Christ,” while Gail stated, “I am thankful that God has not forsaken my family.” Carrie shared, “I am most thankful for life, warmth, health, food, home, God, family and best friends.” Valerie is thankful for “Our sweet twins that we get to share the holiday with.” Said Phyllis, “I am thankful for my family to be in good health and being able to have food on our table to say thanks over together.”
Tracie noted, “I’m thankful for my family and friends and also my fur babies. I am also thankful that we are all healthy and free. I am very thankful for our veterans!” “I am thankful, not just on Thanksgiving but every day of the year,” said AnnaLee. “I try to make sure I thank God every day for food and shelter. He has also blessed me with my beautiful family. At the holidays we think back on our loved ones who are no longer with us, but we know that heaven is sweeter with them there. Every day that I live, I am blessed.” Donna, a newlywed, shared, “I am so grateful t have a second chance to have a wonderful man in my life. To have two daughters is a bonus. God has been very good to me.” Becky is thankful for “Friends and family that have been so wonderfully supportive and helpful during my hospital adventures and recovery from heart valve surgery this past year.” SEE THANKFUL, PAGE 4A
Songwriter’s powerful words remain a big part of Ozark Mountain Christmas BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer A song written by a local songwriter several years ago remains an anthem for Branson’s Christmas season. “The Ozark Mountain Christmas season had just been announced and Bud, my husband, being the Shepherd of the Hills marketing director, said, ‘We sure need an Ozark Mountain Christmas song for our Branson town.’ Branson was just coming into its ‘Music Show Capital of the World’ prominence. Well, I said, jokingly, ‘OK, I’ll just write one.’ I was kidding,” explained songwriter and vocalist Lynda Lynn. “We were on our way to Nashville to represent the Shepherd of the Hills for the American Bus Association Convention at Opryland. As we traveled along the way, I got to thinking more serious-
ly about it. We then stopped to have lunch and suddenly I grabbed a napkin and started writing: ‘A child was born to Mary—He was a special one. He came to save His people - Christ the newborn son.’ Wow! I think I may have something here!” Lynn, an award-winning songwriter, continued, “As we traveled, the chorus was popping up in my head, as well. Then, here comes ‘Come share the love, Come share the joy.’ Then came, ‘Come be with us at Ozark Mountain Christmas.’ Lynda and Bud arrived in Nashville, where they stayed at Opryland Hotel. While Bud spent his days in meetings, Lynda continued to work on her song, writing it down on Opryland Hotel stationery. In the eveSEE SONGWRITER, PAGE 11A
From the left, Blue Angels Pilot #8 Lt. Commander Lilly Montana, Hollister Mayor Lamar Patton, Branson Mayor Larry Milton, and Blue Angels Pilot #7 Major Scott Laux on the ramp at Branson Airport (Photo by Gary J. Groman)
Blue Angels visit Branson Airport; tickets available for Wings of Pride Air Show BY GARY J. GROMAN, Independent Journalist Two United States Navy Blue Angels Demo Team pilots, Pilot #7 Major Scott Laux and Pilot #8 Lt. Commander Lilly Montana, visited the Branson Airport
(BBG) on Friday, November 22, 2024. It was a preliminary visit before the Blue Angels performed at the airport on August 3031, 2025, as the featured performers in the Branson Wings of Pride Air Show.
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During their visit, the Blue Angel pilots toured the airport, met with air show representatives and local public officials, and spoke with the media about their first-ever appearance in the SEE BLUE ANGELS, PAGE 10A
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