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ly-friendly fun, all while supporting our dedicated students.” Reeds Spring Schools to break ground on community park As one construction project wraps up, another one begins at Reeds Spring Schools. The district will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking for Wolf Pack Park on Monday, October 30, at 11:30 a.m. Wolf Pack Park, a 125acre community park available to everyone, will be built behind Reeds Spring Middle School at Rendering of Wolf Pack Park (Special to Branson 345 Morrill Globe) Lane and will feature scenic walking trails, biking trails, a fully accessible playground, a picnic area, tennis courts, pickleball courts, a basketball court, and a disc golf course. Following the ceremony, attendees will have the unique opportunity to take a Jeep tour around the expansive park grounds, allowing them to visualize the exciting potential of this upcoming community space. The work on Wolf Pack Park is getting underway just as the district finishes the renovation project at Reeds Spring Primary School. The Table Rock Career Center is also under construction on campus. All of these projects are part of the voter-approved no-tax-increase bond issue passed in 2022. Hollister Band first in finals The Hollister High School Marching Band traveled to Missouri State University to compete in the Ozarko Marching Invitational. During the preliminary competition, the band placed third and received the caption awards for outstanding visual and outstanding color guard and advanced to finals. The band travels to Mokane, Missouri, on October 21 for the MO State Marching Association Championship and will perform their Glow Show at Tiger Stadium on October 24.
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New conference formed by Ozark Mountain area schools Six Ozark Mountain area high schools have formed a new conference. Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, Branson, Bolivar, Carl Junction, Logan-Rogersville, Marshfield, and West Plains school districts will compete in the newly named Ozark Mountain Conference. The Ozark Mountain Conference brings together districts that are similar in enrollment numbers, as well as shared values and community beliefs. “The formation of the new Ozark Mountain Conference enables Branson Schools to strengthen our activity and athletic programs while improving our student-athletes,” says Dr. Brad Swofford, Superintendent of Branson Schools. For the remainder of this school year, the six schools will work collaboratively in preparation for competing in the new Ozark Mountain Conference during the 2024-25 school year. Reeds Spring HS marching bands to showcase talent at Ozark Mountain Marching Festival Reeds Spring High School will proudly host the Ozark Mountain Marching Festival on Saturday, October 21. This event features an impressive lineup of 15 high school marching bands from across the region. Each participating marchReeds Spring HS marching band (Special to ing band has Branson Globe) dedicated countless hours to perfecting their routines, making this event a mustsee and hear for music enthusiasts. The Ozark Mountain Marching Festival schedule is as follows: • Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023 • Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Location: Reeds Spring High School General admission tickets are available at the following prices: • $10 for adults • $7 for senior citizens • $7 for students (with valid student ID) Your attendance not only ensures a memorable day of entertainment but also contributes to the continued success of the Wolf Pride Marching Band, as the festival serves as their most significant fundraiser of the year. “We are thrilled to host the Ozark Mountain Marching Festival and showcase the incredible talent of these young musicians,” said Wolf Pride Band Director Josh Garoutte. “It’s a day that promises outstanding performances and fami-
College of the Ozarks will host the fall retail open house on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Come celebrate with College of the Ozarks during the 90th year of student-made products. The tradition started with fruitcake in 1933. The student-made industries throughout campus will feature special promotions, fall merchandise, samples of recipes using student-made products, and more. At each of these locations, onlookers will be able to watch as the students make products and participate in live demonstrations. Demonstration times are as follows: • 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Peanut butter thumbprint cookies at The Keeter Center Gift Shop • 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. Milling demonstration and sampling • 12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. - Fruitcake butter cookies at The Keeter Center Gift Shop • 12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Milling demonstration and sampling
• 1:15 p.m. - 2 p.m. - Buttermilk pumpkin pie at The Keeter Center Gift Shop At the Edwards Mill, students will grind corn with our old-fashioned grist mill and create hand-woven baskets. While visiting the Stained Glass and Candle Shop, guests will be able to see students hand making stained-glass pieces and smell the many different candles offered there. The Ralph Foster Museum will be open to the public for people to visit and see the history of the College of the Ozarks in many unique artifacts. While visiting the beautiful College campus, guests will also be entered into a drawing for a fall campus gift worth $100. It will be comprised of different items, including the recently released C of O Cookbook. The College is also showcasing a few limited time seasonal products, such as pumpkin butter, orange cranberry chutney, and peach salsa. Products are available for purchase online at store. cofo.edu.
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