Branson Globe, November 10, 2023

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November 10, 2023 • Volume 4, Issue #45

INSIDE:

• Around Town.... 12B • Churches.......... 10C • Classifieds......... 11C • Fun & Games.... 12C • Photo Gallery...... 8B • Voices ................ 1B • Weather........... 11A

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Four thousand American flags adorn the lawn at the Titanic Museum Attraction. (Photo by Janet Steinkamp) Free pancake breakfast benefits veterans – SEE PAGE 2A.

Too busy? ‘Tis the Season – SEE PAGE 1B.

TERRYS DISCOUNT TICKETS

BOGO TICKETS

(available on many shows)

HUGHES BROTHERS SHOW $22 EACH FAMILY PASS - $50

NO TIMESHARES, NO GIMMICKS, NO FEES!

Christmas lights are shining – SEE PAGE 1C

WEEKEND WEATHER:

Lovely weekend ahead! Highs in the mid-60s, and overnight lows in the upper-30s...just right for snuggling!

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Veterans and children of the Titanic remembered

BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer A local attraction has found a way to honor veterans and celebrate Christmas at the same time.

At the Titanic Museum Attraction, a sea of American flags greets passers-by. The American flags—a total of 4,000 of them—celebrate the

veterans who visit Branson.

The American flags fill Titanic’s lawn and run parallel with 76 Country Boulevard.

The flags serve, also, as a way to honor the veterans and active duty military personnel who visit the attraction and Branson, in general, and to remember the 48 mil-

itary personnel who were on board the Titanic’s maiden voyage. Of the 48 on board, 39 survived, while nine perished as the ship sank.

The 48 military personnel included 19 United States military members and the remainder were members of foreign military regimes. In

total, they represented five known wars.

During the month of November, the Titanic Museum Attraction is honoring the veterans by offering free admission to active duty and retired military personnel.

A military ID and driver’s license or ID card must be

provided. Other guests in the party will receive the regular military discount.

Beyond the American flags, in the western corner of Titanic’s lawn, stands a giant red Christmas tree, in honor of the children on board the Titanic.

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Few voters make vital decisions in Branson, Branson West polling

BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer and GARY J. GROMAN Independent Journalist Voter turnout was extremely light on November 7, as voters throughout the Ozarks cast their ballots for some important local issues.

To protect tourism in Branson, voters living within the Branson/Lakes Area Tourism Community Enhancement District (TCED) voted on whether to renew the 1% Tourism (TCED) Tax for another ten years.

Created in 2005, the Tourism Community Enhancement District is a 1% tax collected for the purpose of marketing the Branson Lakes Area. The TCED Tourism Tax and 25% of the City of Branson’s Tourism Tax provide the funds for marketing Branson. Over 88% of the total marketing within the TCED comes from the city of Branson. Since the

inception of the TCED Tax, Branson shows, attractions and businesses have seen the numbers of tourists increase to record numbers, along with a record amount of tourism tax revenues for the city.

This tax is primarily paid by tourists in our area and is used to market shows, lakes, attractions and more.

It helps to attract millions of visitors who support Branson businesses, thereby creating more jobs and improving our quality of life. The 1% retail sales tax is on all retail sales, except sales of food, sales of new or used motor vehicles, trailers, boats, or other outboard motors, all utilities, telephone and wireless services, and sales of funeral services, made within the district. The TCED covers the city of Branson, from Branson Landing to its western borders. In addition, it SEE VOTE, PAGE 3A

2023 Veterans Day Parade information Submitted to Branson Globe The Branson Veterans of America 913 is proud to once again host the 90th Branson Veterans Day Parade on November 11 at 11 a.m. This great event closes Veterans Week in a marvelous fashion. This year the parade will begin with a Stealth B-2 bomber from Whiteman Air Force

Base, doing a flyover down Branson Landing Boulevard. The route will remain the same as last year and will require some street closings. Please take note of the scheduled planned street closings. Downtown Commercial Street will be shut down at midnight on Friday, November 10.

Sycamore Street at College

Street will shut down at 8 a.m. as well as Sycamore at Long Street. Long Street will be closed from Veterans Boulevard to Branson Landing Boulevard, 8 a.m.

Branson Landing Boulevard will close at 10:45 a.m. You may view the parade from Commercial Street as well as Branson Landing Boulevard.

Salvation Army: Deadline nears to register for Christmas assistance

BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer For those in need of holiday assistance, the Salvation Army is taking applications for their Gifts of the Season program.

“This year we will be offering toys and the blessings of hope, love, joy and peace,” said the Salvation Army of Taney County’s website.

“We are expecting hundreds

of households to sign up for assistance this year.”

The Gifts of the Season program is designed for those in Taney and Stone counties with children age 0-16.

Registration must be done in person at the Salvation Army, 1114 Stanley Boulevard in Branson.

Those in need of a hand-up

this Christmas season may apply Monday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Friday 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Those registering for assistance must bring a valid photo ID of the custodial parent. Foster parents or legal guardians must have

certified papers. A Social Security card must be provided for each person living in the household. Please bring proof of address with the applicant’s name.

This can be a rental agreement, lease agreement, or a monthly bill dated September, October or November.

The Salvation Army handles

all registrations for the Angel Tree, Toy Shop and Shop with a hero. They will determine which program your child qualifies for at the time of registration. The Salvation Army participates in a local clearing house. Those families or individuals who duplicate services will be disqualified from receiving services.

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to address Christmas luncheon Dec. 13 Free pancake breakfast Hutchcraft Christian Women’s Connec- American Indians. His topic a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. Cost Submitted to Branson Globe held for area veterans Ron Hutchcraft, a tion, which is affiliated with will be “Scary Christmas, or is $17 each; please call 417BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer On Friday, November 3, area veterans were treated to a free pancake breakfast, held at the Branson Rec Plex Community Room. While enjoying food and fellowship, the veterans in attendance also heard several speakers who shared about their own experiences as veterans and dealing with the challenges veterans often face.

Speakers included Reuben Smith, Jacob Shirk, Rep. Brian Seitz, Stan Robinson and Dick Burkhalter.

The event was coordinated by Taney County Suicide Prevention Network, a project of Community Partnership of the Ozarks (www. cpozarks.org). Several other organizations were also on hand with resource information to help address the issues and concerns that can contribute to high rates of depression and suicide risk. All of these groups have representatives ready and willing to assist area veterans: • Wellness for Warriors, a CoxHealth initiative coordinated by Jacob Shirk that provides resources for veterans, active military, and first responders (visit www.coxhealthfoundation.com); • Veterans Administra-

tion county offices (contact JulieBatson@ va.gov); • Visions Ministry, providing prayer and scripture resources (www. visionsministry.org); • The Brook Wellness Center (www.thebrookwellnesscenter.org) If you know a veteran who didn’t make it to the breakfast, they can still reach out to these supportive organizations. Any veteran needing assistance or just someone to talk to is encouraged to contact these resource groups, or call the 988 crisis lifeline.

Several local veterans’ organizations, all of whom know the importance of fellowship and camaraderie with other veterans, always welcome new members—see Facebook pages for Veterans of the Ozarks; Branson Veterans of America 913; and American Legion 220. A Reboot Recovery program is also active in the Ozarks (www.rebootrecovery.com).

Coordinator Paige Davis with Community Partnership of the Ozarks was pleased with the excellent turnout for the breakfast and hopes to continue regular events, to serve those who have served our country and provide them with the resources and support they need.

sought-after speaker based in Arkansas, will highlight a Christmas luncheon on December 13 at the Pointe Royale Clubhouse, 142 Clubhouse Drive, Branson.

The event is sponsored by

Stonecroft.

Hutchcraft hosts a radio show called “A Word With You,” and has authored many books. He is an expert on cross-cultural communication, including with

Merry Christmas.”

Also featured at the event will be talented singer Robin Chenault, who will regale us with some Christmas favorites.

The event begins at 11:30

294-1287 to make reservations by December 11. The organization is non-denominational, and both men and women are welcome at the December luncheon.

Winter Youth Bluegrass Festival to be held Dec. 1 - 2

BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer Add a little bluegrass music to your holiday preparations by coming to the Branson Bluegrass Winter Festival, December 1 and 2 at the Branson Event Center, 4230 Gretna Rd. in Branson. Musicians of all ages, individuals as well as bands already performing together, are invited to build their skills at instrumental and vocal workshops, meet other musicians, participate in

jam sessions, and just have fun.

The festival is sponsored

by Ozark Mountain Music Association and Greater Ozarks Bluegrass Society, both of which are dedicated to preserving traditional and bluegrass music in new generations. Both days will feature instrument workshops including beginner workshops; vocal workshops; and jam sessions. Friday evening will be a band scramble and square dance;

on Saturday evening, the festival will conclude with a variety show.

Doors open at 10 a.m. both days. Pre-registration is not required for workshops and activities; but youth bands wishing to perform should visit Ozark Mountain Music on Facebook for the link to sign up, as well as the list of amazing local and visiting instructors who take time from busy performance schedules to share their expertise at the festival each

Fundraising Hope pay

campaign is for updates

BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer After nearly a three-year battle and a lot of hard work, the House of Hope was recently granted a Special Use Permit that enables them to officially operate their Warming Center, located in downtown Branson, each winter.

The Warming Center allows those with no place to call home a safe and warm place to sleep on nights that the temperatures drop below freezing. It also provides those

overnight guests with dinner, breakfast, a warm shower, an opportunity to do laundry and a sense of belonging.

The Warming Center can now house 47 people on any cold winter night.

Obtaining the Special Use Permit came at a high cost, as there were many expensive repairs and updates required for the Warming Center. The staff at House of Hope found themselves having to build a new bath-

year. Each day’s instrumental workshops will include fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo and bass, with the 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. workshop specifically dedicated to beginners, so if you’ve always wanted to learn or improve, don’t hesitate to come!

Festival passes are $25 at the door for the entire festival, $15 for Friday only, and $20 for Saturday including the evening variety show; a show-only pass is $10 for Saturday evening.

helping House of to Warming Center

room with two stalls and a shower, add a drop ceiling, and many other upgrades, both inside and outside of the facility.

To help with the costs associated with the repairs and updates, the House of Hope has begun a unique campaign, “Sponsor a Cot.” “Each cot represents a portion of the overall bill due for the Warming Center,” a recent newsletter stated. “We have estimated that

$500 per cot in the center would bring us to our first fundraising goal. Would you prayerfully consider donating $500 for our project.”

Those wishing to help House of Hope reach their fundraising goal and help pay the balance due on the Warming Center updates can reach out to Tracy at hopehousebranson@gmail. com, or drop by the House of Hope, located at 217 Veterans Boulevard in Branson.

Tax assessment petition drive gaining signatures

Speaker Reuben Smith (Photo courtesy Paige Davis)

www.PattySilliman.com

Submitted to Branson Globe A petition drive calling for a ballot question regarding the freeze of property tax assessments for qualifying senior citizens in Taney County is gaining momentum, approaching 1,000 signatures as of last week.

Taney County resident Josh Smith, who is spearheading petition efforts, said that number puts the petition effort approximately 600 signatures from the goal, allowing for verification of

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voter registrations, and encourages those who support the initiative to get their name on a petition soon.

The tax assessment freeze is part of Missouri Senate Bill 190, which addressed tax relief for seniors; the bill was signed by the governor last summer, but that particular portion must be approved on a county-by-county basis to take effect, something Smith wants to make sure people understand. He became

interested in the situation after realizing how many senior citizens, including some family members and friends, have downsized to move to the Table Rock Lake area for retirement and are on a fixed income, meaning they do not stand to profit from surrounding development and may have budget shortfalls if assessments keep rising.

Smith has also been monitoring developments in other counties, of which five have so far passed some form of the assessment freeze. Some have added restrictions or adjustments to the bill originally signed by Governor Parson,

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such as age requirement alterations or property value considerations, including a recent contentious meeting in neighboring Christian County that did eventually result in adoption of the bill. Smith is happy to share his research and field questions about the bill’s content; contact him at 417-334-3872 or via the NextDoor app.

Petitions have been and will continue to be available at locations and events around the area; one business where they can be found regularly is Jan’s Hairshop, easily accessible at 827 W. Main St., Suite 103, in Branson.

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Silver Dollar City Foundation announces a ‘Honey’ of a new Executive Director Submitted to Branson Globe The Silver Dollar City Foundation is pleased to announce Mindy Honey as Executive Director, effective Nov. 6.

Honey assumes the role from John Baltes who is retiring after leading the Foundation for 26 years.

Honey brings more than 15 years of experience as a community advocate to her new role, most recently

serving as Director of Community Relations for the Skaggs Foundation where she helped facilitate $7.1 million in grants to improve health and wellness in Stone and Taney counties.

Prior to her position with the Skaggs Foundation, she served two years in Media Relations at Cox Medical Center Branson and seven years with the Branson Tri-Lakes News.

She says some of her most

impactful work in those roles revolved around children, so she’s so excited to continue those efforts with the Silver Dollar City Foundation.

“John worked so incredibly hard to set the Foundation’s footprint in our communities,” Honey says.

“What an absolute honor it is to step in and do what I can to take Silver Dollar City Foundation into the future.”

Honey is especially excit-

ed about growing the Care For Kids program, which has raised more than $2.3 million for local children since it began in 2006.

“I’ve always had a soft spot for kids. When you make a difference in their life, it changes their entire trajectory,” she says. “Silver Dollar City Foundation comes alongside children, their schools, and their families. I’m thrilled to carry on

that important work.”

Baltes says he’s comforted knowing the Foundation is in creative and capable hands with Honey at the helm.

“This will be a smooth, exciting transition,” he beams. “She’s going to step right in to make what we’ve created even better — pushing the Foundation into the future and helping it soar to have an even bigger impact Mindy Honey (Special to Branson Globe) on families in our area.”

Branson Globe toy and food drive begins Monday, November 13

BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer The Branson Globe will once again hold our annual toy and food drive throughout the holiday season to help our neighbors in need.

Each year our Branson Globe readers generously donate new toys and nonperishable food items to help the less fortunate in our community.

Toys that are collected

are delivered to the Salvation Army for their annual Toy Shop distribution. Toys collected after the distribution days are given to House of Hope and to help other families provide gifts for their children who would otherwise have nothing on Christmas morning.

Food collected is donated to Christian Action Ministries, who help those fac-

ing food insecurity in our community. Additionally, we stock the area Blessings Boxes in both Branson and Hollister with food to help area residents in need.

New toys and gift items and nonperishable foods can be dropped off at several area businesses. Drop-off points include The Flagstore (114 South Commercial Street in Downtown Bran-

son), Motel 6 (1023 West Main Street, Branson), The World’s Largest Toy Museum (3609 West 76 Country Boulevard in Branson), Scotty’s Trout Dock (400 Boxcar Willie Drive, Branson) and the Branson Globe Office (2460 South Business 65, Hollister).

The Toy and Food Drive begins on Monday, November 13, and runs through

Friday, December 22.

The staff of The Branson Globe sincerely thanks you,

our readers, for your kind generosity during this holiday season!

Pets of the Week

Tri-Lakes Humane Society, Reeds Spring Call (417) 272-8113 or visit tri-lakeshumanesoc.org

Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce wins state awards Submitted to Branson Globe Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce in Kimberling City was recently the winner of three “Best in State” Awards of Excellence from the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Missouri (CCEM).

Table Rock Lake Cham-

ber won for its 2023 Vacation Guide, 2022 Stone County Community Guide, and its weekly member e-newsletter, The View. Table Rock Lake Chamber was the only Chamber in the state to receive three awards.

The awards were present-

ed at CCEM’s annual conference held October 25-27 in Columbia, MO. “It is such an honor to be recognized by our state Chamber Federation organization,” said Table Rock Lake Chamber President/CEO Sheila Thomas. “It was truly a surprise to

win three awards, and quite a testament to the hard work of our Chamber team. They take their commitment to our membership and our community very seriously, and while it’s wonderful to be recognized, it’s our impact on our community that is important to us.”

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above the water line and red below that line.

The color red was also chosen, according to the Titanic Museum Attraction website because it “expresses love, joy and celebration. It encourages

engagement and instills trust, hope and confidence. Just what the world needs now.”

Inside the Titanic attraction guests will find ten beautifully decorated green trees and hundreds of red

teddy bears, creating a festive Christmas atmosphere.

Branson’s Titanic Museum Attraction is located at 3235 West 76 Country Boulevard. For tickets or information, call 417-334-9500.

The TCED Tax Renewal was the only thing on the ballot for Branson voters, with 581 people (69.33%) voting to renew the tax, and 257 (30.67%) voting against the renewal.

In Branson West, voters

took to the polls to decide three questions.

On the Branson Water Works Question, 46 people (73%) voted Yes, while 17 (27%) voted No. The Branson West Mari-

juana Sales Tax issue passed, with 52 Yes votes (81%) and 12 voting No (19%).

The Branson West Public Safety Sales Tax issue passed, with 41 voting Yes (64%) and 23 (26%) opposed.

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The 25-foot tree is decked out in red. That color was chosen because the hull of the RMS Titanic was painted in two colors—black

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covers a small area of Stone County, including Indian Point and Silver Dollar City.

Out of 9,823 registered voters, turnout was only 8.54%.

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Opening ceremonies kick off Veterans Homecoming Week

BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer The official kick-off of Veterans Homecoming Week is the opening ceremonies, held each November 5.

This year’s event, held at the Americana Theater, was standing C.J. Newsom entertains the room only, and veterans crowd. (Photo by K.D. Michaels) and their spouses and

families flocked to the theater for entertainment and information.

The special annual event included words of gratitude to our nation’s veterans, as well as important information on the week’s upcoming activities and events.

The evening highlight

was a variety of musical performances by a host of talent including Rose Wilcox, Dalena Ditto, C.J. Newsom and others.

The lobby was filled with vendors, each with unique items geared toward the veterans.

The opening ceremo-

nies indicate the beginning of Veterans Homecoming week, a week set aside to honor our nation’s heroes and remember the sacrifices they made so that we can be free.

Branson has set aside November 5-11 to celebrate our veterans for

the past 27 years.

See more pictures in our Veterans Week Gallery, pages 8 and 9B.

Special group of veterans celebrated at Sand Box Party at Mel’s Hard Luck Diner

BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Mel’s Hard Luck Diner was filled to capacity on Tuesday morning with veterans and their spouses enjoying the annual Sand Box Party and breakfast. It is an event that has occurred for each of the last ten years.

Dee Elledge is the organizer of the Sand Box Party.

“It is an event for veterA capacity crowd of veterans and spouses for the annual Sand Box Party at Mel’s Hard Luck Diner. ans of the Persian Gulf War, (Photo by K.D. Michaels) Iraqi Freedom, Afghanistan, etc. “said Elledge. We do allow our other veterans to come in. We believe that if

they can team up with some of the younger ones, some of the ones from these wars, maybe it will help them. It will help with the 22 suicides a day we’re seeing from these veterans. And, if the spouses can team up and help the spouses of the younger veterans, too, it will help cut down on the divorce rate among these veterans.”

Dee said the turnout for this year’s event is exceptional.

“It’s bigger than it was last year,” Elledge noted.

“We just think it will keep on growing.”

Elledge shared her gratitude to the owners and staff at Mel’s Hard Luck Diner, located in the Grand Village, for hosting the breakfast event “Mel has just been phenomenal,” said Elledge.

“He picks up the whole bill for this. Mel is one of my biggest supporters. He helps me with anything. He’s always there. It’s all about our soldiers and taking good care of them.”

Out of the mouths of babes...

Collected by TIFFANY GRAVETT, Staff Writer These sisters (Chloe, age 10; Charlee, age 3) know their gospel music ....

Chloe eating a biscuit: Mom, where’s the honey at?

Charlee: In the rock! *** Chloe was being sassy and getting in trouble.

Charlee: Hey, Chloe Joee, let me tell you bout my Jesus and let my Jesus change your life. *** The kids all had a cup of hot chocolate while doing school this morning. Josie headed out of the room to get more marshmallows.

I asked if she ate them all.

She said, “No. The hot chocolate was so hot that all the marshmallows fainted.” *** Yesterday was the memorial ranch rodeo for my grandpa, and Nona spent a lot of time visiting that little building that serves food. I just realized this morning on our drive to church that she thought that building was called “The Confession Stand.” Leave with a clear conscience and a chili dog! *** Rose: What’s zero plus zero?

Me: 0 Rose: REALLY??

-Rose, age 6

*** Levi: Can you play with me?

Me: Sorry buddy, I have to go to work.

Levi: Maybe you could get fired. Then, you could hang out with us.

Me: But if I get fired, I might not be able to buy any Christmas presents!

Levi: Hmm, that’s true.

Me: What do you want for Christmas?

Levi: A truck. A cool one.

-Levi, age 4 *** Malachi was playing with his stuffed dog, Doglas (yes, Doglas). Doglas hits Alligator and in his most shocked reaction says, “DOGLASSS!! We choose kindness in this house!!!”

-Malachi, age 3 *** Little girl after asking Jesus into her heart at camp….

Ms. Cynthia, my heart feels so clean but my skin is so dirty. Can I go shower?

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Skyler gets a surprise at POW Network’s fundraiser

BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer As part of Branson’s Veterans Homecoming Week, many supporters and friends of POW Network enjoyed dinner at Pizza Ranch on Tuesday evening, November 7. A portion of each buffet purchase for the evening was donated to help fund the group’s activities during the week and their year-round behind-thescenes efforts to help families

who still do not have answers regarding a loved one listed as POW or MIA. In addition to many people who intentionally chose to eat at Pizza Ranch to support the fundraiser, other diners, including veterans in town for the week, simply happened upon the event during their visit to Branson, and were glad they did when they realized what was going on.

You gotta love the look of excitement and surprise on Skyler’s face when he learns what Jonathan Taylor has for him! (Courtesy POW Network)

A fun and exciting part of the evening was a big surprise for 11-year-old Skyler, the young man who has made it a personal mission to meet and thank as many veterans as he can. In addition to giving them a handmade gift, he invites them to go fishing with him on Bull Shoals Lake near his family’s home in Ozark County east of Branson.

Following the unfortunate loss of Skyler’s fishing gear to theft several months ago, area veterans, businesses and friends chipped in to replace items and build his collection so he could host even more veteran friends. On Tuesday evening, though, the adventure went to a new level as Skyler received the gift of a pontoon boat.

The boat was donated by Jonathan Taylor, a veteran from El Dorado Springs, Missouri. Taylor said he had not been using the boat a lot, and after meeting Skyler, he felt that would be the perfect home for the 24-foot pontoon. The boat’s wide

gates for dock access will be easy to outfit for mobility equipment, and it is already equipped with a fish finder.

Taylor first presented a rod holder and accessories to the puzzled recipient, asking, “Where do you think these should be used?” before handing him an envelope of pictures; and Skyler’s delight when he realized what was happening brought applause from onlookers.

Traffic and parking were problematic for actually bringing the boat to the event, so Taylor made sure pictures, paperwork and accessories This generous gift will allow Skyler to take even more veterans on each excursion.

“I might have to come down and fish with him sometime soon,” Taylor said.

Follow Skyler’s Fishing Adventures on Facebook, where you can also enjoy a video of the surprise. Learn more about POW Network activities, and see how you can help with this important effort, at www.pownetwork. org.

Skyler with the picture of his very special pontoon. (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)

Even veterans with mobility issues will be able to go fishing with Skyler on the pontoon donated by Jonathan Taylor. (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)

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Promoting leadership through campus care at Cedar Ridge Intermediate School Leave something better than you found it. That’s what students from Branson’s Cedar Ridge Intermediate are doing through their second Annual Campus Care Initiative.

Cedar Ridge Intermediate Principal, Dr. Stacie Thompson, says this project began last school year as their building focused on what respect looks like, sounds like, and feels like. “Campus Care is just one way our students are able to show respect and responsibility by taking care of their school,” says Dr. Thompson. “We believe that each individual has a responsibility and desire to ensure our school is a place where students can learn and feel safe; keeping an orderly, positive and safe environment is one way we can accomplish this.”

Every class at CRI has the opportunity to serve as a Campus Care class throughout the school year. Each month, one class from fourth, fifth and sixth grade serve as the Campus Care classes.

Students have participated in campus clean-ups, planting flowers, organizing the lost and found, recycling, positive notes for encouragement, and updating the student bulletin boards in the cafeteria.

Students brainstorm with their teacher to come up with their own plan for that month and are able to select the time/ day they would like to complete their activity. Signs are posted at the entry of each grade level in Cedar Ridge Intermediate noting the Campus Care classes for the month.

Dr. Thompson states, “Campus Care continues to serve as a way to empower students to respect our school and our community.”

Branson Jr. High School to present ‘Joseph and the

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Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ Branson Junior High invites the entire family to their performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The show will run November 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. in the Branson High School auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at the door for only $5 per person. Cash or check only.

College of the Ozarks to host pianist Forrest Wakeman for guest artist recital November 10 The College of the Ozarks Music Department will host pianist Forrest Wakeman in a guest recital on Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Newman Recital Hall.

Forrest Wakeman is a performer, composer, producer, worship leader and keyboard player based in the West Michigan area. He has played for over 20 Broadway national tours, including Wicked, Les Miserables, Waitress, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Book of Mormon.

“Forrest Wakeman is a versatile musician that I was able to meet for the first time this spring,” said Dr. Clara Christian, associate professor of music. “He wears many hats and excels at all of them – conducting, teaching music theory and piano, and performing. I’m thrilled he gets to come visit College of the Ozarks and share his gifts and talents with our music students here.”

Wakeman’s performance will include the following, a collection of music in the “minimalism” style: • Metamorphosis 1, by Philip Glass • China Gates, by John Adams • Battlestar Sonatica, by Bear McCreary • Vexations, by Eric Satie • The Book of Sounds, by Hans Otte Hollister recognizes November students of the month The Hollister R-V School District recognized four students at the November board of education meeting as students of the month for November. Students recognized were: • Hollister Early Childhood Center: Rebecca Teran-Ciocan (kindergarten)

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ROUND 1 VS. EAST NEWTON: W ROUND 2 OPPONENT, MT. VERNON: L • Hollister Elementary School: Sophie Mitchell (Fourth Grade) • Hollister Middle School: Landon Ramirez (Seventh Grade) • Hollister High School: Sofia Davis (12th Grade) Reeds Spring High School Students of the Month Congratulations to Students of the Month Reece Bratz, Cassie Waters, Kenleigh Weaver, Rocky Reed Reeds Spring High School fall sports season comes to an end Reeds Spring High School’s fall sports season ended at the state cross country meet on Saturday, November 4. Three Wolves ran the race in Columbia. Sophomore Max Hirschi placed 52nd in the boys race and sophomore Connor Love was 109th. In the girls race, sophomore Kaylee Geniuk finished 120th.

Football: The RSHS football season ended on Friday, November 3, with a 45-13 loss to Mt. Vernon in the district semifinal. The Wolves finished the year with a 7-4 record.

Reeds Spring Intermediate School Learners of the Month Learners of the Month are: Ava Behn-Schneider, Delaney Patton, Elliott Linegar, Heydi Lopez, Olyvia Huff, Wren Stever, Clark Taggart, Mackenzie Baker, Peyton Clopton, Reuben Anderson, and Liam Quiroz.

Reeds Spring Middle School recognizes Character Students The character word for October was Responsibility. Character students recognized were: Trinity Clevenger, Aleksey Smith, Brandon Wattenbarger, Ben Katzer-Hayden, Bobby Brand, Desirae Coleman, Brynlee Halford, Chloe Clevenger, Jackson Beaman, Ethan Linegar, William Strieby, Ezekiel Kelson, Layah Probstfeld, Kaden Evans, Levi Callahan, Kaleb Atkinson, Syriana Cooper, and Pearce Birlew.

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Unwrap the magic of Christmas at Big Cedar Lodge Submitted to Branson Globe • Christmas Nature at Night on the Lost Canyon Cave & Nature Trail: Get ready to experience the Ozarks after dark at Top of the Rock and join us for a 2.5-mile journey through Nature at Night! Enjoy this unique light tour experience with awe-inspiring displays resembling historic Native American scenes along with traditional holiday vignettes.

Sip on hot beverages and be surrounded by twinkling lights and a festive spirit while connecting to the great outdoors. (Adult price range: $39-$44, Child prices start at: $19).

• Home For The Holidays self-guided light tour: Guests will take a journey in their vehicles through the story of Christmas and down to the Big Cedar property. Featuring a record number of twinkling Christmas lights, these festive displays are sure to add cheer to the season. Hot chocolate, walking s’mores pop, and twinkling souvenirs are available for purchase.

Reservations are highly recommended as driveup availability is not guaranteed. Check-in for the activity is at the Big Cedar entrance off of the roundabout. November 10-December 30, 5 p.m.10 p.m., $40/Cars and SUVs, $60 for mini bus

• Holiday tram ride: Snuggle up with a warm cup of hot cocoa and sit back and relax on Big Cedar’s twinkling tram tour through our newly expanded holiday light display! Take in the festive sights around Big Cedar Lodge on our unique tram rides while enjoying a complimentary hot chocolate or cider and a traveling s’more on a stick! Guests will be surrounded by the magic of Christmas while creating lasting memories with friends and family. Tram pick-up and drop-offs will be at Swimmin’ Hole Lawn from 6 p.m.-9:40 p.m. ($25/ overnight guests | $30/public day guests).

• Home for the Holidays Ice Rink: Join us on the Swimmin’ Hole Lawn to experience the “all-weather synthetic” ice rink at Big Cedar Lodge! Enjoy the lights show every quarter hour after dark — this dazzling performance features the Center tree and surrounding area coming to life with spectacularly choreographed music and lights display. This magical moment creates a Winter Wonderland you don’t want to miss! ($15 for overnight guests, $20 public day guests). November 10-November 20: Weekdays 4 p.m.-9 p.m. | Weekends 12 p.m.-9 p.m..

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January 5-February 5: Daily | 4 p.m.-9 p.m.

• Tree lighting ceremony: Gather with your family and friends for this classic holiday event at Big Cedar Lodge! Join us as we light up our Big Cedar Christmas tree each Saturday from November 11 through December 16 and again on December 24.

Santa will make a stop at the event every week and one special child will get to light the Christmas tree with him. Following the lighting, kids will have the chance to sit on Santa’s lap and receive a special gift.

• Cocktails in the kitchen: Shake up your Tuesday and Thursday afternoons with a one-of-a-kind activity sure to be top shelf. Learn mixology, enjoy delicious pairings, and discover behindthe-scenes insight at the upscale Osage Restaurant’s Chef’s Kitchen.

Experience the art of the craft cocktail at Big Cedar Lodge this season!

(Seating is limited and reservations are required; must be 21 years of age or older). November: Hot Coffee Drinks; December: Hot Tea Drinks.

• Shop with an elf: We in-

vite kids to step into Santa’s workshop full of gift items to choose from for Mom, Dad, brother, sister, grandparents, or anyone else they wish to surprise on Christmas morning! Together with their elf, kiddos will experience selecting a gift, boxing it in Christmas cheer, enjoying a cup of Santa’s favorite hot chocolate, and a walking s’more!

Check in at the Adventure Hut in Family Wonderland on the Swimmin’ Hole Lawn ($40 per gift).

• Baking with Mrs. Claus: Join Mrs. Claus and Santa’s Elves on Saturdays in November and December for a day of baking and decorating Christmas cookies! You will decorate your very own chef’s apron and hat to keep.

We will enjoy Christmas songs, stories and games.

All kids receive a cozy critter, water bottle, and their crafts to keep. ($90 per child. Kids-only event, ages 4-12 welcome). Open to the public.

• Boho hat and leather burning workshop: Join us on Sunday afternoons from 3-4:30 p.m. as guests create their own stylish hat and leather masterpiece!

Guests can choose from

a variety of items such as key chains, coasters, wallets and hats to burn their very own designs. Accessories are supplied to help with creating your one-ofa-kind hat. ($70 per person, Ages 16-plus).

• Special visits from holiday friends: Santa, his elves, and Mrs. Claus bring holiday cheer to Big Cedar Lodge with photo opportunities, ornament painting, breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus, cookie baking, and more.

Even the Grinch & Cindy Lou Who will be visiting Fun Mountain to spread Christmas cheer and play games! Your reservation includes a professional photo with our special guests. Event prices vary.

(Open to the public).

• Holiday crafting: Kids and adults can enjoy

guided DIY classes like Kids Craft & Play, Paint & Pour, charcuterie board building with wood burning, holiday centerpiece creation, kids’ crafts, and wreath making for your door. (Open to the public).

• Ugly sweaters and PJ parties: Join Santa’s elves and the Grinch for kid-friendly fun at Big Cedar with the Kids’ Club PJ Party and The Grinch’s Ugly Sweater Party. Enjoy crafts, snacks, and a cozy atmosphere. $90 per child, ages 4-12 welcome. Compete in Big Cedar’s Bakery Wars by showcasing your favorite cookie recipe. Win titles for the best-tasting cookie, best marketing, and best presentation in this family baking competition. (Open to the public).

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Table Rock Lake Chamber presents community awards at annual Lake Splash Event Submitted to Branson Globe The Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce presented four community awards on October 27, during the 2023 Lake Splash Community Awards Program and Annual Banquet held at the Chateau on the Lake Resort, Spa and Convention Center.

The Guardian Award recognizes a first responder (law enforcement, firefighter, paramedic/EMT or 911 dispatcher) and their fearless and unselfish service in helping keep the community safe. The award was pre-

sented to Todd Lemoine, Kimberling City Chief of Police. Todd was recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty when a Kimberling City resident was experiencing a difficult time.

Since Todd took the reins of leadership, the Kimberling City Police Department has instituted community outreach programs such as Coffee with the Chief and National Night out.

The honoree for Business of the Year was Ignite The Grills and More Store, a business that has continued

to grow and provide excellent service to the community. Located in Branson West, Ignite The Grills and More store owners, Kirt and Cynthia Brown, have worked to build a business that not only provides quality products but also gives back to the Table Rock Lake area. This business supports area schools, law enforcement and veteran causes.

Talking Rocks Cavern operator, Bruce Herschend, was presented with the Trailblazer Award. This award recognizes an individual who has forged

the path for others in the Table Rock Lake area, has demonstrated invaluable leadership either in business or community development in the past (at least 10 years ago), and influenced the community in a positive manner. Bruce has been a tireless advocate for area caves which directly impact the water quality of area lakes and streams. In addition to his environmental work, Bruce has built multiple businesses that have contributed to the local tourism economy for many years.

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Table Rock Lanes to open November 11 in Reeds Spring

BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer As of this weekend, families in the Branson West/ Reeds Spring area will have a great new choice for fun and food. A grand opening is planned on Saturday, November 11, for Table Rock Lanes, located at 19711 Missouri Hwy. 413 in Reeds Spring. A ribbon cutting is scheduled for 11 a.m., and all-day specials will include special bowling prices for everyone and a FREE game for veterans, plus restaurant specials and free cake.

There will also be giveaway drawings for a free birthday party package and free T-shirts; and free face-painting for the kids.

Located at 19711 MO413, Table Rock Lanes offers 14 bowling lanes with new scoring equipment, a classic arcade, two pool tables, new dart boards, air hockey, and TVs throughout the center to catch your favorite game. There

is also a brand-new party room that can be reserved for birthday parties and events. Also, check out The Alley Cafe featuring pizza, burgers and wings along with beer and wine options.

Cosmic bowling under the black lights will be offered on Friday nights. With something for everyone, Table Rock Lanes is sure to become a favorite spot for families and friends for all types of events.

Owners Chris and Sheri Coffman met in Branson West during the set-up phase of the Walmart store many years ago, and after living several different places for work, returned to the area 10 years ago. Chris continued to work for Walmart in Springfield until his retirement from the company, and they became involved in the Reeds Spring community where their two youngest daughters graduated from Reeds Spring High School.

They also operated a resort in Kimberling City.

Upon selling the resort property earlier this year, the Coffmans decided the vacant bowling alley building was a good fit— they enjoy interacting in the community and like to keep busy! Formerly Millennium Bowl, the previous business focused on league-based play, but the Coffmans envision Table Rock Lanes as a fun gathering place for families Table Rock Lanes is set to open and friends. League play Saturday (Photos from Sheri will still be offered, with Coffman, Table Rock Lanes) winter leagues starting soon, but there will also For more information be evening hours for fam- about this new famiily bowling. Table Rock ly-friendly entertainment Lanes hours are 11 a.m. to center and ultimate bowl9 p.m. Wednesday, Thurs- ing experience, visit www. day and Sunday; Friday tablerocklanes.com; call and Saturday hours are 11 417-272-0028; or email a.m. to 11 p.m. info@tablerocklanes.com.

“We are thrilled to bring this exciting new entertainment option to Reeds Spring,” said Chris and Sheri. “Our goal is to create a fun and memorable experience for every guest who comes through our doors.”

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Reflections: ‘Tis the Season

BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS Staff Writer round Branson, it seems there are people literally hired to effect overnight transformation between October 31 and November 1 from harvest festival and Halloween decor to a Christmas won-

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derland. My husband and I went shopping yesterday to fill our Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes; and I just received my Advent study guide from the Proverbs 31 Ministries First5 app.

In addition, my calendar for this week is filled with Veterans Week events; I look forward to welcoming these heroes. And I’m running behind on the 30-day “gratitude challenge” in connection with Thanksgiving, but having conversations with my family about when, where, and how to celebrate. Travel

with “Baby Gil” is a challenge for our son’s family, but oh, how excited we are that he’s doing so well!

Last November was an entirely different scenario as we desperately prayed our daughter-in-law could hang on with the pregnancy until Gil had a chance at viability. (Add “dedicated NICU staff” to the list to be thankful for!)

So, ‘tis the season—for lots of things!

I love keeping fall decorations themes going through Thanksgiving, and I got a good laugh out of the meme of a turkey

pushing an inflatable Santa aside, saying, “Wait your turn.” But I have to pause and ask, am I truly thankful? Can I honestly give thanks to our Heavenly Father in everything, as 1 Thess. 5:18 says?

I try to start each day by writing in my prayer journal something I’m thankful for, and I’ll admit some days are tough as I see hard things going on in my family, neighborhood and the world. But that passage doesn’t tell us to scrounge up a fake good attitude about hard stuff—to me, it means that even in the hard

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stuff, I can and should be thankful for the blessings I have experienced, and most of all for God’s gift of His Son and the hope of eternity with Him. Even when we don’t know the health outcome yet, or as we await news from friends in Israel, we can be thankful God is not surprised, and know that He is always good.

This week offers a great time to be thankful for our veterans and the freedoms they fought to preserve, and to find ways to reach out and encourage those I meet.

I am truly thankful to live in the U.S.A., and this week

is a reminder to speak up about faith and core values and make sure our veterans and those currently serving are not doing so in vain.

And as I dive into that Advent study, I am reminded to be thankful for Jesus—His first coming to earth; the daily comfort of the Holy Spirit; and His anticipated return.

So yes, ‘tis the season— to be busy, for sure, but hopefully not too busy to thank God for His blessings; to thank a veteran; and most of all, to remember Jesus really is the reason.

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he framers of the Declaration of Independence made their commitment to its principles, saying, “And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm Reliance on the Protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.” Yet even as they signed their names,

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it was the commitment of the Military* at places like Lexington, Concord, Ticonderoga, and Bunker Hill that breathed the very meaning into its words and provided the hope of realizing its promise.

From Valley Forge to Yorktown, it was the commitment of its Military that won America its freedom.

From Yorktown to Iraq and Afghanistan, it is Her Military’s commitment that preserves that freedom.

Without that commitment, the Declaration of Independence would have been just another piece of paper.

America would not have come into existence, long

endured, or have had any hope for a peaceful and prosperous future.

It is a sad fact of life that politicians and those in power start wars. It’s the Military, their families, and the people of the nations they represent who bleed, die, suffer and otherwise pay the price of those wars.

Each day, our Military pays the price and does their duty. And what a price it is, a price not only in lives lost but bodies and families maimed forever, both physically and mentally. How can they do it day after day?

Why would they risk their lives and be willing to pay the “price?” An Ole Seagull

would suggest that it is because of their “commitment,” being true to an oath taken, their fellow Military brothers and sisters, and honor.

The Military’s Commitment begins with the oath each takes the day they enlist. In taking that oath, each Soldier commits that they “will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic”; that they “will bear true faith and allegiance to the same”; and “obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over them.”

From the outset, the Mil-

itary’s Commitment is to obey the President’s orders and those of the officers appointed over them. They don’t get to vote on whether or not the President is right or wrong, to pick where or when they fight, or which orders are obeyed or not obeyed. It makes no difference whether the war is popular or not with the public. The Military’s Commitment is to fulfill their oath and do their duty no matter what the personal cost or sacrifice is to themselves.

Although the Military’s Commitment to their fellow members is not part of any official oath or document, SEE OLE SEAGULL, PAGE 6B

Been Thinkin’ About...The close of the season often more pain. Far easier to leave that door closed and remain loud and callous, telling ourselves that the sensitive, the hopeful, the quiet and the self-doubting are the weak ones. The superficial veneer of society, headlong rushing into the

BY JOSHUA HESTON, Stateoft- next everything, covers a heOzarks.net Online Magazine myriad of hurts.

The mid-autumn air is ndings are bittersweet warm at dusk, stars twinthings, memoirs to our kling into view in an indigo own mortality. Ignorance sky. Sweet gum trees and tells us our important things sycamore along the railroad last forever. Hubris tells us in downtown Hollister are our important things are the still, still as if frozen in auonly things that matter. Nei- burn and red, strange energy ther are true, thus making real in the air. Silvery streamendings uncomfortable. The lined train cars slow before hurt is real, open door to the Hollister railroad station, introspection, humility and a Santa in dark crimson wait-

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ing to board. Train engines are massive things, all shadow and light and complicated gravity, seeming to pulse with life and power all their own. I’ve seen the Branson Scenic Railway more times than I can count but on this night the train feels alive with a history all its own. I know the passengers inside are modern-day tourists and local families but the moving shadows tell something differently.

Hollister was once a small but high-class railroad town, once, long before the mundane individuality of minivans and casual clothing. This depot was once crowded with travelers, now forgotten shadows of the

past. On nights like these, it is easy to believe those shadows aren’t so long gone after all.

Santa boards and the train roars to life, leaving Hollister behind. Across the way, the last art walk of the season is winding down as the breeze turns suddenly cold.

On the red brick promenade between the old fire station and the old bank (now pizza and salon), the city’s Christmas tree has been lit.

Another Santa, one much more familiar to the StateoftheOzarks community, lit the tree an hour ago before a crowd of cheering families.

The Hollister community is surprisingly tight-knit, an unspoken bulwark against a

strange and unknown future.

Old-world societies understood something we have forgotten at our own peril: Stories are our lifeblood.

Stories help us make sense of a world that is — quite frankly — impossible to understand. In the old days we relied upon the shamans, the medicine men, the druids, to tell stories and sometimes plead our case to the stars. Modernism replaced those priests of a sort with the radio and the television and the talking head gods to divide and lead and herd us this way and that. But the longing for storytellers to make sense of the dark still remains, now, at the close of the season more than ever.

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BY LAURI LEMKE THOMPSON, Columnist [This is part one of a twopart series on anticipating heaven.] or decades I firmly believed in the existence of heaven and, based on Jesus’ blood covering my sins, I knew I would go there someday. But my vision of what heaven would be like was so vague – nebulous and kind of like Neverland in the Peter Pan story.

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I think I understood what we would not have there (pain, tears and sin) but I had no idea of what we would have – or what we would do there.

The typical image of heaven many of us have unfortunately includes us wearing white robes, floating on clouds and playing harps – forever and ever, Amen.

About ten years ago, I had a Sunday school teacher who used a book called “Heaven” by Randy Alcorn. It was an eye opener, to say the least. I began to realize just how exciting heaven will be.

Alcorn purports that it is a huge misnomer that the Bible has almost nothing to say about our Forever Home – and that therefore we have no idea what it will

be like. False, he declares!

However, I asked myself, how much does God want me to focus on heaven?

You might have heard “He is so heavenly minded that he is no earthly good.” I did not want that. I did not want my head in the clouds.

Then I came across a statement by C. S. Lewis: “If you read history, you will find that the Christians who did the most for the present world were precisely those who thought most of the next.”

Dr. David Jeremiah points out that the word “Heaven” is in the Bible 500 times, which is a clue that God wants us to learn about it, and that He wants us to hone in on our anticipation of it.

Many times in Scrip-

ture, we are directly told to contemplate heaven. For example, in Colossians 3:2 it says, “Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.” (NKJV).

In Hebrews “They were longing for a better country – a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.”

Hebrews 11:16 (NIV).

And in II Peter 3, looking forward to the “day of God” (Christ’s return) is encouraged.It goes on to say “In keeping with His promise we are looking forward to a new Heaven and a new Earth.” [Of course, Christians will go to heaven either on the day of their death or when Christ returns.]

Dr. David Jeremiah in his book “Revealing the Mys-

teries of Heaven” states there is a danger in failing to ponder heaven: “When you forget that God has prepared a place for us in Heaven where we’ll spend eternity . . . we begin to try to create our own Heaven here on earth.

“We spend our money and our passions trying to build an environment that, somehow in the back of our minds, resembles …[what] we’ve heard about Heaven. We want to …… live in beautiful mansions and relax in gorgeous surroundings. We [also] tend to forget about the eternal consequences of our actions.”

In part two, I will tell you how grasping the realities of heaven have changed me – and how it can change you. Stay tuned.

Guest Voice: ‘Fear is nothing, my God is everything’

BY CARRIE ANNE MITCHELL, Writer Chick of the Ozarks t’s been a little while since I last wrote one of these. I’ve been on the prayer battlefield lately, praying for many things, making sure that faith takes center stage, while pressing into the throne room of Almighty God so fervently until nothing but my blood, sweat and tears has left an evidential mark of proof at my being at God’s feet, showing God that fear is nothing and that in desperate times of my asking, for the mighty move of God, that He sees, right now— my God, means everything to me.

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close and immediate family members, for my health, for my closest and dearest friends, for my hometown, for my career, for my business, for my finances, for my goals and dreams, for a soulmate, for my deep sorrow and sadness over losing loved ones, for spiritual wisdom over many things, for forgiveness for those I may have hurt, or have done wrong to during my life, for forgiveness for all my sins, iniquities, failures, shortcomings, transgressions, for forgiveness over bad choices and decisions I’ve made over my lifetime, and finally—most importantly—that Satan is immediately rebuked and prayed

out, and that Christ is given my full and complete attention and acknowledgement as Lord over my spiritual walk, and over my daily Christian life.

The battle as a daily prayer warrior is a hard fought one, hard pressed in with a lot of love and deep, reverent faith.

It is never an easy battle.

My grandmother used to say that pressing into the throne room of God takes courage, strength, mercy, faith and a whole lot of persistent deep and abiding love.

She also used to say that holding onto our breastplate of righteousness tightly, while being God’s prayer

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warrior on a daily basis, was worth every prayer prayed up to our Father in heaven.

I smile reflecting on those wise words from her. Looking back, she had more faith than I. Fear meant nothing to her. God’s divine love was her ultimate goal. The world mattered little to her.

God did. She was a godly lighthouse of truth.

It is those reminders of what she taught me and the amazing Christian example that she was to me, I lovingly referred back on this week after gathering up all of my concerns, worries and tears, laying every single one, reverently at His feet.

Our lives can get shaken up; they can be unexpected-

ly changed out of nowhere.

Satan can try with all his evil might to step in while our faith is caught off guard, finding a reason to reduce our faith to mere dust.

While we may be, at what may seem like, our worst, weakest and most vulnerable, most fearful time in our lives, we must never forget: The battle is God’s, not ours. Faith over fear is great victory in Him. God is with us. Great is our God whose glory, might and power reigns over us all, in truth, majesty and righteousness. God reigns over fear. Fear is nothing.

God is everything. We have absolutely nothing to fear knowing this.

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Train Up a Child: Knowing about the past can help children with the future

BY PAT LAMB Columnist

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t is unfortunate that many children are growing up with little or no knowledge of the past. If children are knowledgeable about the past, they are more apt to appreciate what they now enjoy. In addition, parents and grandparents can be

drawn closer to children as the children learn to better understand those older folks. Learning about the resourcefulness and sacrifices of the past motivates children to become more resourceful and less demanding of conveniences.

The Thanksgiving season provides a good opportunity to delve into the past as we teach children about the pilgrims, the first Thanksgiving, and the early lifestyles of parents and grandparents.

Grandparents can play an important role in assisting parents tell stories from their childhood. Unfortu-

nately, many older people seem to feel that their job is done and do not make the effort to help bring up children.

Grandparents need to tell children of their happy times as well as the sad times they have experienced.

Many older grandparents lived during the Great Depression. Personally, I remember seeing a soup truck come to our little town, Verona, MO, and people line up behind it for a bowl of soup. I remember the rationing stamps we had for sugar, gas and other things.

Many children find it hard

MindFlow: Black magic

BY DANIEL KOREN, is a local business owner and motivational speaker.

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hat if someone could cast a spell over you that would keep you from getting a good job, having a good relationship, or enjoying a peaceful life with your family?

What if you have done this to others and didn’t know you had?

The Bible account of our existence says that every-

thing in the universe came into existence with the power of the Word. He spoke and life began. Then He gave humans the power of the word.

We give life.

Or we speak black magic.

Things have been said to you that crushed your dreams or dimmed your hope. Things have been said to you that inspired you and supercharged your sense of purpose and motivation.

Words have the power of life and death.

We all know we need to say nice things. The key is that we not just know these things in our conscious minds, but that we get the concept of speaking life in our subconscious mind or

the limbic brain.

A key way people commit black magic is through gossip. Don Miguel Ruiz says that gossip “is pure poison.” In his book “The Four Agreements,” he says When we were children, we heard the adults around us gossiping all the time, openly giving their opinions about other people. They even had opinions about people they didn’t know.

Emotional poison was transferred along with the opinions, we learned this as the normal way to communicate.

Gossiping has become the main form of communication in human society. It has become the way we feel close to each other, because it makes us feel better to see someone else feel as badly as we do (37-38).

to believe that we could not have bubble gum because all the rubber was needed for tires for war equipment.

Children bought saving stamps to help fund World War II. The blackout nights, when everyone had to turn off their lights at a certain time for fear that enemy planes could see them and drop bombs, were scary times that should be told to children.

Children find it amazing that older folks did not have computers, cell phones and many other things they take for granted. They need to know how older folks

survived without running water, electricity and indoor plumbing. It was in my dad’s lifetime that automobiles were invented.

To imagine living without these conveniences is an exercise in creative thinking.

One very important subject to cover is the role of our military in securing our freedom. We are fortunate to live in an area where much attention is paid to our men and women who have fought for us. A veteran’s museum is an excellent place to take children.

Great books are available in local libraries to read to

children about Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, many schools are not including much about how this country got started. Teachers are so pressed to cover certain things that they often do not have the time to adequately cover this topic.

Making sure that children are taken to places to learn about the past, and telling stories from the past, go a long way in developing understanding and right attitudes in children. The attitude of gratitude and resourcefulness become bricks in the foundation that children need to face the future.

Have you ever noticed how little resistance you feel when talking to a friend about your problem with someone else, but to go the person who caused the problem seems like a huge battle?

By speaking in a compassionate way to the person who caused the offense, we can bring healing and life.

By speaking badly about someone behind their backs, we cast a spell over them.

Of course, we are not talking about magic and spells like one conjures up with “eye of newt and toe of frog.” These are the dark shadows we cast over others that they don’t know are following them. For example, if I told someone that you had embezzled money, that would change how others saw you. Those who heard my lie would now have an opinion of you that they may or may not believe. Still,

they have to overcome that image of you. If they see you with a couple hundred dollar bills in your pocket, that doubt might rise up in their heads as they test to see if the gossip they heard was true. It could be years before they rule out their doubts about you, all because someone spread a rumor.

Some of the gossip is true. Many people, especially in a small town, have a hard time building a new identity because their community keeps their past mistakes alive. Outliving gossip will take concentrated effort and a strong will not to take criticism personally.

Everyone will agree that gossip is not a healthy habit.

The key is realizing when it is a habit. To change a habit, you have to access the subconscious mind. The reports I have read say it takes 6670 days to change a habit.

That’s over two months of not talking about someone behind their back.

Of course, rather than learning a new habit of not doing something, it is easier to learn a habit of doing

something. For me, this has been the discipline of writing down good things about people every day.

Here’s a way of using words in a life-giving way: write down a positive summary statement about a person. Then record low-impedance data. A summary statement could be, “She is a thoughtful person.” That statement is vague and a could mean a variety of different things. Just like gossip, speaking well of a person should be highly specific. Low-impedance data would be something like, “She baked a cake for the neighbor girl’s birthday.”

One day I realized that if I had the power to hurt people with my words, then I also had the power to heal with my voice as well. You have this power, too.

What would our world be like if children could grow up without black magic around them and toward them? What would your workplace be like without gossip? What would your family be like if everyone gave life to each other?

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You are fat so you must be guilty of the sin of gluttony!

BY EVANGELIST TIM KIDWELL, Branson Church of Christ

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he word “glutton” is found only twice in the KJV (Deuteronomy 21:20; Proverbs 23:21). Likewise, the word “gluttonous” is only found twice in the KJV (Matthew 11:19; Luke 7:34). By comparison, the ASV, NKJ, and ESV include

Proverbs 23:20; 28:7; and Titus 1:12. Upon looking up “glutton” in a Bible dictionary and other references, we learn that the word means something far deeper than just someone eating too much at a meal, or being heavy in bodyweight.

In the Unger’s Bible Dictionary, “glutton” means, “(Hebrew from zalal), “to shake,” to “be loose morally.” A debauchee (one who is involved in debauchery - Deuteronomy 21:20; Proverbs 23:21); is “gluttonous” (Proverbs 23:20; 28:7), a “free liver,” one who is unrestrained (Matthew 11:19; Luke 7:34). The Internation-

al Standard Bible Encyclopedia defines “glutton” (zalel in the Hebrew) as: “To shake or pour out, to be lavish, a squanderer.” (Deuteronomy 21:20; Proverbs 23:21). In Greek, (phagos), it is defined as “an eater, a glutton.”

The Holman Bible Dictionary defines gluttony as “...greedy and voracious eating... associated with stubbornness, rebellion, disobedience, drunkenness and wastefulness” (Deuteronomy 21:20). When Jesus was accused of being “a glutton and a drunkard” (Matthew 11:19) it was in the sense of being one given to loose and excessive living. Gluttony

makes one sleepy, leads to laziness, and eventually to poverty (Proverbs 23:21).

Properly understood, defining gluttony simply as being “guilty of eating too much” does not give an accurate picture of what God condemns.

Overeating is but a symptom of the larger problem of laziness, of being idle, of having a sense of entitlement, having loose morals, and being unrestrained. All these actions are condemned by God and are included in the meaning of “gluttony.” Many people in our society are not overweight and yet in numerous ways fit this definition. Once understood, all should exam-

ine themselves to make sure that, in this land of plenty, they are not gluttons.

Jesus said, “Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment” (John 7:24). Righteous judgment includes knowing the facts about a person’s medical condition. What do you know about their metabolism? What do you know about surgeries, sickness, or other health issues that may affect their ability to gain or lose weight? What do you know about the person’s effort to lose weight? Determining another person’s spiritual condition simply by their appearance/body weight is a sin!

Often when a sermon is preached against such sins as immodesty, use of tobacco, drinking alcohol, forsaking the assembly, etc., some try to justify these actions by saying; “People today are also guilty of eating too much, so how about preaching on gluttony? Isn’t that a sin, too?”

When sins such as debauchery, loose living, laziness, etc., are condemned (Acts 24:25; Philippians 4:6), then gluttony has been condemned!

Do not embarrass yourself by ignorantly accusing your preacher of ignoring this sin.

It just makes those who understand the topic wonder if you have something to hide.

Love and Marriage: When you heal, you show up differently

BY HEATHER HAYGOOD Columnist

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read a quote by Diana Mankin Phelps that says, “For every wounded warrior, there is a multitude of family, friends and communities who are forever

changed.” My papa was a World War II veteran, a purple heart recipient and a prisoner of war. Over the course of my childhood, I watched this quote come to life. In my younger years, Papa struggled with PTSD quite a lot. Despite that, he worked towards healing.

You will be hard pressed to find someone that has anything but respect for him.

He was admired and more than that loved. Boots was a living example of who we can become when we surrender to God’s love.

While this quote is in reference to veterans, the truth of this quote is applicable to the human experience. We are all interconnected and our ability to heal directly correlates to what we create in the world.

What about the mother who suffered sexual abuse and is dealing with her trauma and self-worth issues while building her daughter’s trove of love and self-esteem? What about the father whose own dad abandoned the family when he was a child and who is wading through the pain of abandonment while simulta-

neously trying to build trust in his son? When we heal, we impact the world differently.

We are no longer the walking wounded. We have become the conquering warrior.

“Healing is a choice. It’s not an easy one because it takes work to turn around your habits. But keep making the choice and shifts will happen.” ― Yehuda Berg If we choose healing, our marriage looks and feels different, our children are impacted by it, and the life that we can build after healing is more meaningful. When we

speak, people listen. When we love, people change. We can read all the self-help books and go to therapy, but we hold the key to the doorway leading to change and growth. The key is choice.

Healing doesn’t just happen. You must choose it. I would rather build my dreams in strength with the lessons I learned from healing than to allow old wounds to color my life.

This is why I wrote The Love Journey. I want you to heal. I want you to boldly chase your dreams. I want

The merits of apple cider vinegar (ACV) [Part 1]

BY JODY JOHNSON GODFREY Wellness Design Specialist

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pple cider vinegar has been a cooking and a medicinal “staple” for a

very long time, but the average person probably has no comprehensive idea of the true or intrinsic value of this vastly “overlooked” life extender/enhancer.

ACV is a digestive healer as well as “a gut health remedy.” Infesting ACV helps your gut to function the way it is supposed to by regulating the acid level and augmenting the “friendly flora” production which, among other things, leads to overall improved and easier digestion. Just mix a

couple tablespoons into four ounces of water or grape juice and drink every morning. If you don’t like the grape juice, any juice can be substituted or just add to same amount of water and add honey or an artificial sweetener to make it more palatable; my choice is stevia for the sweetener as it is natural.

ACV is also utilized as a diabetes (Type 2) remedy, as it can lower blood sugar by 34% when taken after a high carb meal!

And, who would have thought that ACV could make warts disappear? Saturate a cotton ball in ACV and tape it over the wart.

It seems the highly acidic composition of this wonder treatment has particular enzymes for eradicating or killing the wart. The offender will turn black, then fall off, usually, inside of a week.

ACV can also enhance circulation.

This was chronicled in a 2016 study

published in the journal “Evidenced-Based Complimentary and Alternative Medicine.” It showed that ACV improves circulation in varicosity patients. The source suggests mixing ACV with witch hazel and then rubbing in a circular motion on the affected area.

ACV also serves as a safe alternative for exterminating weeds. Fill a spray bottle with pure and undiluted ACV, but to make it even more powerful for stubborn

your dreams to come to fruition without being tainted by past hurts. Healing needs to happen first.

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weeds, add some Dawn dishwashing soap and pure lemon juice to ramp it up.

ACV also relieves mild sunburns. You may add it to your bath water or do half cool water; half ACV and just spritz it on, however do not put on your face as it could get in your eyes. Always dilute with 50% water and only use on mild sunburns!

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ear Dave, My husband and I want to do a live-in and flip real estate purchase. The idea is to buy a fixer-upper and rent out the basement to help with the mortgage payments. How do you feel about ideas like this?

Erin

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ness analysis. You’ve got to have a plan in place, and you’ve got to figure out the worst-case scenario. Part of this is determining whether you can survive if things fall apart. In this case, the worst case is that you can’t get a renter, and the house doesn’t sell. It puts your family in jeopardy, so to me it’s not an option.

Want my honest opin-

ion? I think you’ve both got a case of house fever right now. The possibility I just mentioned isn’t a rare occurrence. Lots of people have had the same idea, with the best of intentions, and still wound up in a big mess. I love real estate. I mean I really love real estate. And I’ve flipped more than a few houses in my day. But the particu-

lars of this deal make me a little nervous. If you and your husband are willing to accept the possibility of things not working out like you planned—and the fact you might have to take additional jobs for an unknown length of time just to make ends meet—then it might be a play. But for me? Nope. I don’t like putting myself into these kinds

of situations.

When I was much younger, I was willing to do all kinds of dangerous stuff and ignore the risk. But going broke decades ago knocked that kind of thinking out of me in a hurry.

Any deal that runs the risk of leaving you bankrupt, or the victim of a foreclosure, just isn’t worth it, Erin.

—Dave

Stock Market Insights: Don’t be the pouty kid – seeing the U.S. economy’s reality

DR. RICHARD BAKER, AIF®, is the founder of and an executive wealth advisor at Fervent Wealth Management. https://www. facebook.com/Dr.RichardBaker

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used to have a friend with a pouty kid. I remember seeing a picture of the kid crying while sitting in the middle of its dumped-out Halloween candy. He had everything he wanted and still wasn’t

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don’t care to spend a lot of money on store bought whitening remedies, try the ACV DIY for this, first.

Take a cotton swab and dip in ACV. Then take the swab and rub a small amount over your teeth. You won’t see the results, immediately, but over a period of time, it will remove stains. Not only will it whiten your teeth, but the

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it is there. It is an inherent part of the military brotherhood, providing the mo-

happy. Let me explain how investors are doing the same thing right now.

Last week’s Commerce Dept. report showed that the U.S. economy is hitting its stride, so why are Americans so pessimistic about the economy? There is too much focus on emotions and not enough on reality, which is affecting the stock market.

Here’s some positive reality.

• The GDP is rocking. Last week’s Gross Domestic Product third-quarter report was 4.9%, which is more than double what it

was for the second quarter and higher than before the pandemic.

• The job market is back to normal.

The same goes for the job market. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, just barely above what it was in December 2019.

• An end of the earnings recession. It looks like the third-quarter earnings are at a 5% year-over-year increase in S&P 500 earnings and twice that if you take out energy stocks.

The U.S. economy is in a good place, but Americans are feeling negative.

Here are some negative emotions.

• Consumer confidence declined again in October 2023 for the third consecutive month.

• 63% of people in a recent Wall Street Journal survey rated the strength of the U.S. economy as “Not so good/Poor.”

That negativity has carried over to the average American’s investment strategy. There have been three months of stock selling, leaving stocks at nearly oversold levels according to value.

Stocks were negative over 2% in October, making it the

third negative month in a row.

I think Americans are still concerned with rising grocery and gasoline prices.

There is also a lot of negativity about our political situation and the wars in Ukraine and Israel.

The good news is that from a seasonal market perspective, November has been the strongest month since 1950 for stocks. The November-December combo is the best two-month period since 1950. Lastly, November-April is the strongest six-month period of the year since 1950.

Undoubtedly, 2023 has

been challenging with its economic and war surprises. But with an unemotional and balanced view of the economy and the markets, I see some positives that may push stocks higher by yearend. Stick with your longterm investment plan, and don’t get caught up in the short-term negativity.

So, all that to say is, don’t be the pouty kid! It’s easier to dwell on the negative things around us than the positives. America, keep your head up. Things are better than you think.

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ACV enzymes will also heal any gum issues, ongoing. It can soothe fungal infections such as thrush and to reap some of the oral health benefits, gargle 50% water and 50% ACV, but be sure to brush afterwards to remove the acid.

ACV also aids in weight loss by making the feeling of being “full” last longer.

“ACV helps in weight loss by reducing appetite and

maintaining the satiety after meals much longer.” This was cited by Luisa Peter, MD to Reader’s Digest. A good dessert or “meal chaser” would be a small container of yogurt, a squirt of ACV in it and a tablespoon of honey (long as you aren’t diabetic as the honey drastically raises blood sugar).

As well, ACV can soothe nasty stings such as bee, wasp, and even jellyfish. A

few drops in a cotton ball and directly applied will soothe pain and neutralize swelling, immediately. The acids undo the effects of the particular venoms as well as keeping further toxins from releasing into your skin!

If you seem to be cursed with a habitual “sweet tooth,” ACV can help out, drastically! Mix it with a little honey and grape juice and you will get a potion

that very much inhibits the urge to partake in heavy desserts, and this concoction has very few calories.

ACV itself only has three calories per tablespoon. And as an extra bonus, you get many essential vitamins and minerals such as potassium, magnesium AND fiber.

Skin blemishes (acne) will be banished with ACV. Dilute it 25 to 50% with water or aloe vera juice and apply

with a cotton ball. ACV contains acetic acid, lactic acid, citric acid and succinic acid all of which are known to inhibit the growth of Propuonibacterium acnes, which is the most common. Using this same concoction is said, as well, can minimize the scarring from acne!

Stay tuned for Part 2 next week with the remaining ACV medicinal/practical uses.

tivation that empowers the Military to do their duty in the face of fear, loneliness and the constant horrors of war.

Throughout our history, it has been the Military’s Commitment that has preserved our Nation and changed the course of his-

tory. At once, it is a perfect illustration of what it means to be true to your oath and that genuine commitment comes at a price. What a

blessed Nation America is that her Military has always been willing to pay that price. * As this column uses,

“Military” it refers to all members and Veterans of America’s Armed Forces, past, present and future.

Thank you for your service!

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Why buying or selling a home helps the economy, your community

BY HEATHER TANKERSLEY, REALTOR®, provides services for residential, commercial, land and lake properties in the Branson Tri-Lakes area.

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f you’re thinking about buying or selling a house, it’s important to know that it doesn’t just affect your life, but also your community.

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) releases a report every year to show how much economic activity is generated by home sales. The chart below illustrates that im-

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As the visual shows, when a house is sold, it can make a big difference in the local economy. The impact comes largely from the workers required to build, update, and buy and sell homes. Robert Dietz, Chief Economist at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), explains how the housing industry adds jobs to a community: “The economic impact means housing is a significant job creator. In fact, for every single- family home built, enough economic activity is generated to sustain three full-time jobs for a year, per NAHB research And one job for every $100,000 in remodeling spending.”

Housing being a major

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job creator makes sense when you consider there are many different industries involved in the process. A recent article from Fortune notes housing activity could have a more robust impact than you think due to the many ways it’s tied to the economy: “Housing has three direct linkages to economic activity (GDP): the construction of new homes, the remodeling of existing homes, and that of housing transactions. consider the activity associated with home sales – think broker fees, lawyers, etc. – which are a sizable contributor to housing’s GDP footprint.”

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So, when you make a move in the housing market, you’re not just meeting your own needs, you’re also making a positive im-

pact on the community.

Knowing this can give you a sense of empowerment as you make your decision this year.

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A Veteran’s Voice: My brother beside me POEM BY SHAWN MURPHY (Photo courtesy Angie Murphy)

I’m next to my brother, right beside him for years And our lives have been made up of laughter and tears I’m right here beside him, with not one regret We devoted ourselves from the day that we met We spend our days quietly, here under the sun Such a beautiful change from the battles we’ve won We don’t have to fight now and don’t have any tears No longer going out to battle the enemies we feared

Another look at the 4,000 flags on the lawn at the Titanic Museum Attraction (Photo by Janet Steinkamp)

Our families still gather and still share all their love Still enjoying their time with us, though it’s never enough We watched our kids grow to be the people they are Though most of those memories have been made from afar If only they knew what we feel for them now Through our time spent apart after our lives were laid down They come here to thank us for the courage we had They come here respectfully to honor our flag And somehow they smile through the tears that they shed Remembering the oaths that we took from the day that we met They know that we knew what their freedom would cost But, sometimes it seems like an impossible loss

Enjoying the Sandbox Party at Mel’s Hard Luck Diner (Photo by K.D. Michaels)

If my brother could tell you, I know that he would That it was worth it and he’d do it again if he could My brother beside me... just some names on a wall But, his name’s beside mine... together through it all GET FREE FOOD, GROCERIES, $10 GAS ON YOUR 1ST VISIT. CALL 417-337-3772

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Taney County Suicide Prevention Network provides valuable help to veterans. (Photos courtesy Paige Davis, Community Partnership of the Ozarks)

At the Sandbox Party (Photo by K.D. Michaels)

Rep. Brian Seitz speaks to veterans at the free pancake breakfast.

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Veterans attend a pancake breakfast and listen to speakers on veterans issues. (Photo courtesy Paige Davis, Community Partnership of the Ozarks)

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Above, The Ballparks of America (Veterans Village) was once again the location of the gathering of veterans as they were honored for their service. Several organizations and businesses made the veterans feel welcome. (Photo by George Kurland) At right, enjoying the yummy food at Mel’s Hard Luck Diner, host of the Sandbox Party. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)

Veterans of the Persian Gulf War, Iraqi Freedom, and Afghanistan team up with veterans of other conflicts for encouragement, support and fellowship at the Sandbox Party at Mel’s Hard Luck Diner. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)

The Day Room at Veterans’ Village was the gathering place for many veterans as they listened to the daily entertainment provided by many other veterans. Free beverages and snacks were provided throughout the week. (Photo by George Kurland)

Roy Morris and Barbara Fairchild shared patriotic and spiritual messages to the primarily veteran attendees. (Photo by George Kurland)

Branson headliner Dalena Ditto heads out into the crowd to have a little fun during the opening ceremony. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)

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Around Town: Here’s what’s going on in the Tri-Lakes HAPPENING NOW:

• Through Jan. 1, 2024 Come celebrate A Merry Country Christmas at Legends in Concert.

Then, from December 27 through the rest of the year we will perform our regular Legends in Concert show. Make plans now to join us at the iconic Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater for a rockin’ New Year’s Eve! The show starts at 9:30 p.m. and ends with a countdown at midnight. Per-

formances at 3 or 8 p.m. at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater, located at 1600 W. 76 Country Blvd. Call 417-339-3003 for tickets and information or visit www.legendsinconcert.com/branson.

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• 10 A free conference celebrating freedom in Christ and honoring veterans, 6 p.m. Point Royale Club, 142 Club House Rd., Branson. https://awaketotruth.com.

• 11 Branson Veterans of America 913 hosts 90th Branson Veterans Day

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Parade at 11 a.m. Veterans Day. Parade begins with flyover of Stealth B-2 Bomber down Branson Landing Boulevard.

Scheduled street closings affected: Downtown Commercial St. will close at midnight, Friday, Nov. 10. Sycamore St. at College St. shut down at 8 a.m. and Sycamore at Long St. Long St. will be closed from Veterans Blvd. to Branson Landing Blvd, 8 a.m. Branson Landing Blvd. will close at 10:45 a.m. View parade

from Commercial St. as well as Branson Landing Blvd.

• 11 That Mentalist Guy’s 100th performance in Branson. Veterans are free and will receive a free gift to honor their service. Don’t miss this mind melting mental magic experience at Hamners’ Variety Theater, 3090 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway at 10 a.m. https://www. facebook.com/MentalKase.Ent. • 15 Women’s Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Pointe

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by Nov. 13 to reserve.

Stained glass, candles or woven goods? Two College of the Ozarks staffers will tell about the many lovely products available for purchase as Christmas gifts.

Kris Driskill will also share how she overcame worry and being a control freak. Come enjoy a great meal and inspiration talk -- plus have fun!

• 16 Learn Hands-Only CPR for FREE! Rotary Club of Hollister and Taney County Ambulance District are offering a one-hour CPR class to help save lives.

Class registration now open by going to this link: https://hollisterc h a m b e r. n e t / e v e n t s and scrolling down to Hands-Only CPR Class.

One-hour class held at Taney Co. Ambulance District, 106 Industrial Park Drive, Hollister, beginning at 9 a.m. Park at rear of building.

• 17 Grand reopening and ribbon cutting at Country Mart, Forsyth (15720 U.S.-160), at 10 a.m..

• 17 Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Lake Taneycomo Elks Lodge, 12951 U.S. Hwy. 160, Forsyth. https:// RedCrossBlood.org/ Forsyth • 21 Free Tuesday Talk at Branson Centennial Museum, 120 S. Commercial St., downtown Branson, at 12:30 p.m.

Robert McCormick, a photographer, author, friend of so many in Branson will present; “Abandoned Ozarks.” https://www.facebook. com/bcm1912/ • 29 Raffle for king size quilt; fundraiser for Branson Centennial Museum, 120 S. Commercial St. downtown Branson. Stop in today to purchase tickets. Tickets are $1 for 1 ticket; $5 for 6 tickets; $20 for 25 tickets. Drawing on Facebook Live Wed., Nov. 29 at 12 noon. www. facebook.com/bcm1912

DECEMBER

• 1 & 2 22nd Christmas Tour of Homes, presented by Neighbors and Friends of Table Rock Lake; featuring four holiday decorated homes, Marketplace, Boutique, and café: will be held December 1-2, 2023.

Event headquarters will be the Kimberling Area Library. The Library and two local grocery stores will sell advance individual tickets ($20 each) through November 30.

The library and featured homes will sell day-ofevent tickets ($25 each).

All raised monies support charities in Stone and Taney counties.

Information at: www.

NFTRL.org/hometour; NFTRL on Facebook.

• 3 Branson Jammin’ for Jesus concert will benefit SUITCASES FOR NEW BEGINNINGS. Free gospel concert, 2 p.m. at the Branson Famous Baldknobber’s Theater, 645 State Hwy 165. Will collect children’s duffle bags and diaper bags for children in foster care. Branson entertainer Randy Plummer, is featured Branson entertainer. Free admission with suggested donation of diaper bag or duffle bag. https:// bransonjamminforjesus. com.

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Some of the beautifully decorated trees at this year’s Festival of Trees (Photo by K.D. Michaels)

Festival of Trees underway at Branson Landing, plus more area tree lighting

BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer A unique, monthlong fundraiser provides much-needed money for Christian Action Ministries.

Festival of Trees is now open at the Branson Landing. The fundraising event offers a variety of uniquely decorated Christmas trees for sale, along with wreaths, the occasional sled, and other Christmas decor.

This year, Festival of Trees began with 45 decorated trees and 5 sponsored wreaths for

sale. Each tree is sponsored by a local business, church, organization, family or individual. Trees are decorated by the sponsor or by Festival of Trees volunteers. Some trees have already been purchased, but there are still many to admire -- and shop from -- in the store.

This year, the 7th Annual Festival of Trees event had several repeat sponsors, including Big Cedar and Titanic, as well as a number of new sponsors, such as White Mag-

nolia Realty, Victorian Village, Shady Acres Resort and Concerned Women of America.

Waunetta Howard, a member of the Festival of Trees Board of Directors explained more about the fundraising event.

Said Howard, “All of our money, 100% of the sales, goes toward buying food for our Christian Action Ministries in Taney and Stone Counties. It’s operated by volunteers, and everything in the store has been donated or sponsored, so all of the

money goes to buy food.”

Festival of Trees is located at Suite 216, across from H&M in the Branson Landing. Store hours are Sunday through Thursday 12 noon until 6 pm, and 10 am to 8 pm on Friday and Saturday. Festival of Trees runs daily -- with the exception of Thanksgiving Day -through December 3.

Tree lightings held as Ozark Mountain Christmas gets underway Three special holiday

events took place during the first weekend of Ozark Mountain Christmas, when three separate Christmas tree lightings were held.

On Thursday, Branson celebrated the 4th annual lighting of the Community Christmas Tree, located alongside the Ferris Wheel, as Ozark Mountain Christmas got underway.

A large crowd was in attendance at the free event which included a blessing of the tree and community,

holiday music from talented vocalist Rick McEwen, a countdown to the lighting, and an appearance by Santa Claus himself.

The theme for this year’s Community Christmas Tree is Evergreen and Ever Glowing. The tree pays tribute to one of the area’s most timeless appeals—a balance of nature and neon. It honors the combination of live entertainment and attractions and the natural beauty of the Ozarks.

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Area Entertainment: A Merry Country Christmas

BY LINDA PAGE Entertainment Writer

BY LINDA PAGE, Entertainment Writer A Merry Country Christmas at Legends in Concert gives you country and gospel by Brooks and Dunn, Kenny Chesney or Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, The Blues Brothers and Elvis.

Then, on the second half of the show there are country, gospel and Christmas songs.

First out were Brooks and Dunn with a little “Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” “My Maria,” and “Rockin’ Little Christmas.” Doug Brewin as Ronny Dunn and Larry Turner as Kix Brooks are longtime performers with Legends in Concert and both had been performing solo acts until they became friends and discovered they were fans of the country duo. They quickly formed a tribute act to Brooks and Dunn and the two feel it is an honor to represent the country hitmakers.

Clint Nievar was up next as Garth Brooks and gave the audience what they wanted with “The Thunder Rolls,” “Friends in Low Places” and, “Christmas

Truce of 1914.” Clint exudes the same energy and charisma as the real Garth.

Todd Bradshaw as Kenny Chesney got the crowd going with “When The Sun Goes Down,” “You Had Me From Hello” (this one brought couples dancing in the aisles), and, “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy.” Todd is a fan favorite here in Branson and has performed in numerous shows over the past few years. When he isn’t performing, Todd sells real estate.

Those crazy brothers, Jake and Elwood Blues, are always high energy and take on the intensity of the original brothers. Justin Sassanella as Elwood and Clint Nievar as Jake show their fierceness on “Rawhide”

and “Ghost Riders in the Sky” but show their gentler side on “Elwood Got Run Over By a Reindeer” and “Run, Run, Rudolph.”

Ryan Pelton performed some of Elvis’ classic gospel songs like “If The Lord Wasn’t Walking By My Side,” “Swing Down Sweet Chariot” and “Run On For a Long Time.” Ryan is an award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist and in 2001 was declared World Champion when he won the Worldwide Images of the King Contest in Memphis, Tennessee. He is a fan favorite here in Branson’s Legends In Concert.

The Christmas portion of the show included Elvis’ “Blue Christmas” and “I’m Dreaming of a White

Christmas” sung by Ryan; Todd as Kenny Chesney sang “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”; and, Doug and Larry sang the beautiful “O Holy Night.” The Christmas standard “Mary Did You Know” was sung by Larry Turner with help from the Legends Singers. All the performers came together to close the show with “Joy to the World.”

A Merry Country Christmas will run through December 23, and the regular Legends in Concert show goes December 27 through Clint Nievar as Garth Brooks January 1, 2024.

(Photo by Linda Page) Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater is host call 417-339-3003 or go to to Legends in Concert and LEGENDSINCONCERT. is located at 1600 W. 76 COM for dates and times to Country Blvd. You can reserve tickets.

Reader’s Corner: Check out the Festival of Trees at Forsyth Library

BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer Forsyth Library invites the community to their Annual Festival of Trees event, happening now through December 8.

Donations are currently being accepted of decorated trees of any size; other hol-

iday-themed items such as wreaths, centerpieces, quilts and other decorations are also welcomed, and the event is open to anyone who would like to donate and help support your local community library. The donated Christmas items are put up for silent

auction and will be displayed until Friday, December 8, when bids will close.

The Forsyth Library volunteers and board appreciate the many wonderful supporters of this event, including donations from local churches, businesses,

organizations, youth groups and individuals. “Our community has many very creative people,” said board member Mary Lou Drew.

“We have many smaller trees that would make a nice decoration for those in a nursing home or smaller

spaces. Last year we had a Kansas City Chiefs tree and wreath. You never know what will be brought in.”

Come on by and check out these wonderful Christmas treasures from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Bidding ends at 4:30

p.m., Friday December 8, so stop by often, bid on one or more, and hopefully you’ll end up taking your favorite home!

For any questions about donating, volunteering at the Forsyth Library, or other Library events and services, please call 417-546-5257.

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Memories from the Homestead: Harold Bell Wright’s long stay in Arizona the Imperial Valley area of southern California. After a few years, Tucson, Arizona, would become home, a location he would remain at longer than anywhere else.

It was the fall of 1915 while still in California and Wright and a friend had traveled by horseback

BY COWBOY JOHN FULLERto El Centro on a business TON, a native of Taney County, trip. On the way home, and a member of the Sons of they were struck by a car, the Pioneers. and unfortunately Wright s many of you are and his horse were dragged aware, the early be- for a distance which reginnings of the Branson sulted in serious chest and tourism scene are because rib injuries. His doctor of the huge popularity of diagnosed him with tuberHarold Bell Wright’s sec- culosis and demanded that ond novel from 1907, “The he relocate to a dry milder climate. This is what forced Shepherd of the Hills.”

Born in New York and Wright to the community of spending several years in Tucson, Arizona, near the Ohio, and then to our area Santa Catalina Mountains. of the Ozarks, it was imme- He had visited the area diately following the com- previously and it was here pletion of “The Shepherd during his recuperation that of the Hills” that Wright his ninth novel, “When A and his family relocated to Man’s A Man” was com-

A

pleted in April 1916.

Knowing that the Arizona climate would help greatly in his recovery, Wright searched the desert for a remote hide-away and found 80 acres for sale and soon another 80 that joined it, eight miles east of Tucson at what is now the southeast corner of East Broadway Blvd. and North Wilmot Road. Loving the layout of the land, Wright told his publisher that he needed time off to complete a new home, and while finalizing the details he wrote “Helen of the Old House.” Construction then proceeded on the home, a main house, Spanish style structures, a garage, guest house, and horse stables.

This would become the most productive setting of his writing career.

Wright had this to say in an interview once he was settled in. He stated,

Society of Ozarkian Hillcrofters host first Ozarks Bazaar Nov. 4

BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer On Saturday, November 4, the Society of Ozarkian Hillcrofters conducted their fall quarterly meeting, along with their first Ozarks Bazaar featuring Ozarks books and collectibles. If the enthusiasm among attendees was any indication as they enjoyed interacting with other collectors, browsing books, and looking for great finds, the Bazaar is sure to become a popular annual event!

Several authors of Ozarks-related fiction and nonfiction books were on hand to speak briefly about their work and sign copies.

Other vendors offered collectible memorabilia from the area, vintage books and magazine collections to sell or trade.

The featured speaker for the day was Dr. Brooks Blevins, who serves as the Noel Boyd Professor of Ozarks Studies at Missouri State University and is widely considered a leading authority on Ozarks history. His presentation, “How to Talk Ozark in 7 Steps,” had the

audience laughing, interacting and reminiscing; if your grandpa ever asked for the “extry piece o’ Grandma’s punkin pie” because it was “pure-dee larruping,’ ” or if you can correctly use “hull” as a verb and “poke” as a noun, you know why.

Dr. Blevins’s presentation helped attendees understand something of how the Ozarks dialect may have developed, as he referenced Old World speech patterns that took on

their own nuances, particularly in rural or poorer areas where there was a lack of contact with standard English.

Visit www.societyofozarkianhillcrofters.com or the Society of Ozarkian Hillcrofters on Facebook to read more about Dr. Blevins’ work and the other authors featured at the Bazaar, as well as information about joining this unique group dedicated to preserving Ozarks history and tradition.

Top: Ozarks collectibles; Below, attendees gathered for several author presentations and featured speaker Dr. Brooks Blevins, who engaged the audience in a fun quiz and reminiscing about “stuff my folks said.” (Photos by Cynthia J. Thomas)

“There is a majesty about the mountains, a charm of the canyons, a mystery of the desert that humbles a man and compels him to assert the very best that there is in him.”

His next novel came to be thanks to the influence of the Santa Catalina Mountains, which were clearly visible from his new home. Wright recalled a summer camping trip with his two older sons that took them north along the Tucson-Phoenix highway. They were told stories about lost mines, plus the impact of native Indians and Spaniards who had previously inhabited the area. Returning home excited with ideas, Wright and his wife made a return trip on horseback and work began on creating a story of a lost gold mine. This would become another one SEE WRIGHT, PAGE 9C

Harold Bell Wright at his Tucson, Arizona, property in 1925. He was one of their most loved citizens. (Photo courtesy of the Harold Bell Wright Museum, Pierce City, Missouri)

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Branson’s Flagstore owners value patriotism

Said Michelle, “Selling flags is meaningful to us as we are a patriotic family.

Chris served, just like our family members on both sides have served prior to him. Over the past four year, we have had customers become friends. We have been blessed to hear the stories from various veterans who come into our store. I enjoy meeting the veterans and first responders that come into our store very much. The stories they tell and the experiences The Flagstore is located at 114 South Commercial in downtown they share are astounding to Branson (Courtesy Michelle Cartwright) listen to. It is an honor to hear each one. It certainly reinfrom a 30-year career with the

BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer forces our patriotism.”

United States Coast Guard.

One of Branson’s most Equally important to the “We have owned the unique shops, located in Cartwrights as the value of store for four years now,” downtown Branson, is vetpatriotism is their love of explained Michelle.

“We eran-owned and operated. family.

All three of the adult purchased it right before the Chris and Michelle CartCartwright children live in start of the pandemic.” wright are the owners of The the Midwest.

Daughter MeBecause of their backFlagstore. A military family, gan lives in St. Louis, where ground, the Flagstore was the Cartwrights relocated to Branson from Jacksonville, the perfect business oppor- she is employed by the VA. Son Clay lives in Kansas Florida, after Chris retired tunity for the couple.

City, where he is a respiratory therapist for Children’s Mercy Hospital. Daughter Kaci works at Branson’s Great Southern Bank and helps out at the Flagstore when time allows.

The Flagstore is proud to carry a variety of items to meet the needs of their shoppers.

“All our pole flags are 100% Made in the USA,” noted Michelle. “That means that the materials and the flags themselves are made in the United States of America. Our flags are also FMAA certified, which means they are vetted by the Flag Makers Association of America, certifying that they are a USA made product. Also, the large selection of flags, garden flags, spinners and windsocks that can all be found in our store is unique to our area.”

Michelle and Chris have made a few changes in the store in recent months.

“We added a seating area where people can sit down in the front of the store where you walk in,” Michelle said.

“It is sort of like a walkin window display with a backdrop and carpet, where we rotate some of our store items through. We also started carrying switch mats.

These are different inserts you can put in a door mat. I have some garden flags that the mats coordinate with.

They are a fun item to carry.”

The Flagstore once again has a presence during Branson’s Veterans Week events.

“Chris is at Vendor Village with military flags, hats, pins and more,” said Michelle. “If someone has been to Vendor Village before, they might remember Gary Filkins who is a Vietnam Veteran, and his handdrawn military artwork applied to license plates, as well as signs. This year he

is unable to attend so we are selling his license plates and signs for him at our booth.”

“Also, for the second year running, there will be rubber ducks hidden at the Veterans Memorial Garden,” Michelle continued. “The ducks can be redeemed at The Flagstore booth at Vendor Village this week for a free hat of their choice.”

The Flagstore is located at 114 South Commercial Street in downtown Branson. For more information, call 417-334-1776 or email info@frontierflags.com.

The Flagstore is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the tourism season, and Friday through Tuesday during the winter months.

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Glenn Martin Jr., site manager for the Branson car wash, said that Take 5 Car Wash is unlike any other in Branson. From the use of Armor All cleaning products during the wash, the variety of wash treatments, unique detail centers using Amor All products, and using Take 5 memberships at any of Take 5 Car Wash’s 400 national locations provide a unique car washing experience.

Martin said the location at 200 Ozark Scenic Dr. in Branson Hills, just opposite the entrance to Aldi off Branson Hills Parkway, is ideal. It’s in a developing area that provides a convenient opportunity for those shopping in Branson Hills, Walmart, Target, and Aldi to get a car wash in conjunction with their shopping. Too,

Take 5 Car Wash with one of their two rows of Detail Centers (Photo by Gary J. Groman) the traffic on Branson Hills Parkway, getting into and out of the car wash, presents less of a challenge than the highly trafficked Highway 248.

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of the car wash, no one is waiting to give your vehicle a cursory wipe, here and there, with a towel. Instead, the customer can proceed to one of the many unique Take 5 Car Wash Detail Centers immediately next to the building. Each center has a powerful vacuum with two-sided access. That’s not unique.

What is, however, is the supply of Amor All Pro 5 glass cleaner, Pro 5 interior cleaner, and clean microfiber towels.

Customers can clean and detail their vehicle to their satisfaction with the confidence there will be no harm to the finish on their vehicle.

Take 5 Car Wash offers monthly, semi-annual, and annual membership plans permitting unlimited washes during the subscription period. Another significant and unique benefit of a Take 5 Car Wash membership is that members can use the membership at any of the over 400 Take 5 Car Washes throughout the country. “Locally,” besides Branson, Take 5 Car Washes can be found in Springfield, Nixa, Ozark and Harrison, Arkansas.

“It’s always the customer first,” Martin says, “and we do whatever we can to make sure that every customer leaves with a smile. Take 5 Car Wash, home of the Pro 5 Plus Car Wash by Armor All, is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Annual toy run will brighten holidays for many children

BY KD MICHAELS, Staff Writer A fun annual event will help provide a brighter holiday for many area children.

The Freedom of Road Riders Local Chapter 15 held their annual toy run on Sunday. The 34th annual event saw motorcyclists carrying toys, coats and gift items for children in need

from their staging area at Walmart on 76 Country Boulevard to the Taneycomo Elks Lodge in Forsyth.

Toys and items will be distributed to children in Taney County who may not otherwise have any gifts to open on Christmas. Last year’s distribution brought smiles to the faces of ap-

proximately 300 children.

Sunday’s Toy Run included 160 motorcycles plus additional vehicles and about 300 riders carrying toys down the highway to Forsyth, in preparation for the toy distribution day, set for December 9.

The Elks Lodge is welcoming donations of ad-

ditional toys for their distribution event, as well as volunteers to help set up and assist with distributing toys to area families.

Those wishing to volunteer, donate new toys or gift items, or to register for the toy distribution can contact Terri Williams at terri6536@gmail.com.

Santa welcomed folks to the 34th Annual Toy Run last Sunday. Snoopy the dog gets ready to ride with his “dad,” a member of Christian Motorcyclists Association. Motorcyclists collected toys, coats and gifts for area children in need. (Photos by Janet Steinkamp)

New Reeds Spring Park offers opportunities for entire community

BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Reeds Spring will soon be the site of an exciting new venue.

The Wolf Pack Park is being built for the community by the Reeds Spring School along with community sponsors.

A groundbreaking celebration was held on Tuesday at the site of the park, located on Morrill Lane, behind the Reeds Spring Mid-

dle School.

The Wolf Pack Park will include a three-mile biking trail, a nine-hole disc golf course, and six dedicated tennis courts. Additional features will include four dedicated pickleball courts, a basketball half-court, cross country and walking trails, and an alumni pavilion that seats 35, as well as concessions and restrooms.

The focal point of the park is a 20-piece inclusive playground. The playground will allow all children, regardless of their abilities, to play together.

“I’m thrilled to welcome you to this monumental groundbreaking event for our new community park,” noted Dr. Cody Hirschi, Reeds Spring School Superintendent. “Today is not just

about breaking ground but about planting seeds for the future where our community thrives in ways we have only dreamed of up until now.”

Hirschi thanked the members of the community who have supported the park project to his point and spoke of the need for sponsors to help the project come to fruition.

“It was inspired by Zach-

ary’s Playground in Lake St. Louis,” said Dr. Hirschi.

“A place where all children, regardless of abilities, can play side by side. We used to take our children to Zachary’s Playground. It was so impactful for our kids.”

The playground is inclusive, in that it is specifically designed to remove physical and social barriers, enabling all children, with or without disabilities or illnesses, to play together with friends and family. The playground will include ramps, transfer stations, high-back swings, stainless steel and molded

slides, special seating and hand-holds and much more.

Hirschi noted that there will be many opportunities for community involvement in the park including a variety of levels of sponsorship, such as Corporate Sponsorship, Legacy Sponsorship, Equipment Sponsorships, Donor Wall Sponsorships and much more.

Those interested in helping sponsor Wolf Pack Park are invited to contact Cy Bortner, Community Sponsorship Coordinator, at 417272-8173 Extension 4013 or via email at cbortner@ wolves.k12.mo.us.

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Pumpkin Spice Blondie Cheesecake with Pecan Caramel Topping

BY CHEF JEFF WOODWARD Time: 45 - 60 minutes Yield: 16 Ingredients for Pumpkin Spice Blondie: • 1 Can Pumpkin • 1 T Pumpkin Spice • 1 C Butter, melted • 2 C Dark Brown Sugar, packed • 2 Eggs • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract • 1 ¾ C AP Flour • ½ tsp Baking Powder • ½ tsp Salt Ingredients for Cheesecake: • 16 oz Cream Cheese • ½ C Sugar

• 1 T Vanilla • 3 Eggs Ingredients for Pecan Topping: • 3 T Butter • 1 C Dark Brown Sugar • 3 T Agave Syrup • 1 C Chopped Pecans • ½ C Heavy Cream Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 325º and spray a 8×8 pan with cooking spray or coat with butter.

2. Mix melted butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl.

3. Add eggs, pumpkin

purée, and vanilla. Stir vigorously until smooth.

4. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well incorporated.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out.

6. Combine cream cheese and sugar in a mixer until smooth, scraping sides occasionally.

7. Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time. Blend until smooth and pour over pumpkin batter.

8. Bake at 325º for 45 minutes or until golden

and toothpick comes out mostly clean.

9. Allow to cool completely, then cut into squares or circle shapes.

10. Add butter, brown sugar, pecans, and agave syrup to a saucepan and cook on medium heat for approximately 10 mins, until bubbling and thickened.

11. Stir in heavy cream and cook for approximately 2 more minutes.

12. Pour over cut desserts.

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Oatmeal Applesauce Bars

BY JANET STEINKAMP, Editor This simple, tasty cookie bar tastes like crumb topped apple pie. Enjoy as is or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or caramel topping.

Bar Ingredients: • 1 cup softened butter cut into small pieces • 1 cup brown sugar • 2 cups flour • 1 ½ tsp. cinnamon

• 1 cup old fashioned oats Filling Ingredients: • 2 cups applesauce • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 baking pan with a nonstick spray and set aside.

2. In a food processor (or use mixer), add butter,

brown sugar and flour.

Pulse/beat until mixture forms small, pea sized crumbs.

3. Add the 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon and oatmeal.

Mix just until incorporated.

4. Add half the oat mixture to prepared baking pan. Press mixture down with your hands to cover the bottom of

adding Pecan Caramel.

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the pan.

5. For the filling, in a small bowl, combine the applesauce and 1 tsp. cinnamon.

6. Spread the filling on top of oat mixture in the pan.

7. Sprinkle remaining oat mixture over applesauce.

8. Bake in a preheated oven for 40 - 45

minutes until golden brown.

9. Allow bars to fully cool before slicing.

Chill bars if desired.

Branson business owner has fond memories this Veterans Day

BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Laurie “Cookie” Payne is a local business owner.

Cookie is looking forward to the upcoming Veterans Day. It is a day that brings back special memories of her beloved great grandfather, Samuel Tabbytosavit.

“He was drafted into the Army on May 18, 1918, and was assigned to Company B, 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, American Expeditionary Forces at Camp Travis, outside of San Antonio, Texas,” Cookie explained.

“He departed the United States from Camp Mills, New Jersey, on June 19, 1918, for England and then on to France.”

Samuel was only in the service for just over a year, but he had a very unique job—he served as a Code Talker.

“It was used for communicating orders without the enemy being able to figure out what they were saying,” noted Cookie. “They used

the Native American language instead of English.

And this was a big contribution to winning the war.”

Following his time in the service, Samuel married Edith Poco and together they raised 12 children, eight grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

“They were both fullblood Comanche Indian,” Cookie shared. “My mother, Linda Tabbytosavit Smith was raised by Samuel and Edith. She has many stories from her childhood.

Samuel went into the construction field in Wichita Falls, TX. He passed away March 20, 1970, at the age of 73. I was eight years old when he passed. I remember him very well. He loved children and was a very kind-hearted man.”

In October 2008, Samuel

and the other Code Talkers were honored posthumously with the Congressional Gold Medal.

“It is the highest civilian award in the United States,” said Cookie. “It was for their service as Code Talkers during World War I. “ The medal was presented to the Comanche Nation in a special ceremony that Cookie and her mother Linda proudly attended.

Cookie is the owner and CEO of Gourmet Bouquet LLC, a business she has owned and operated for seven years.

“I am from Walters, OK,” said Cookie. “My husband and I moved to Branson in February 1990. My husband is in the construction field and is a master electrician.

We moved here 33 years

ago so I could pursue a singing and entertaining career in family entertainment.”

At Gourmet Bouquet LLC, Cookie and her staff create delicious and beautiful fruit arrangements, along with Belgian chocolate covered strawberries.

Gourmet Bouquet LLC is located at 827 West Main Street, Suite 106, Branson, in the Koi Garden Plaza, next to Bob Evans Restaurant.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit their website, www.mygourmetbouquet.com or find them on Facebook under Gourmet Bouquet.

Said Cookie, “We deliver. We have an amazing staff. We love what we do, and we love serving our community.”

Grandpa, Samuel Tabbytosavit (Special to Branson Globe)

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The Hughes Brothers Christmas Show (Special to Branson Globe) Submitted to Branson Globe The Ozark Mountains provide a magical backdrop for unforgettable holiday experiences. When it comes to celebrating Christmas, no place does it quite like Branson, where the entire town takes on a holiday glow and entertainers pull out all the stops to create festive events sure to please visitors of all ages. Holiday-themed performances from many of Branson’s most beloved talents abound; fans of

Don’t miss the 2023 edition of The Best Bets of Branson Live Talk Show, featuring Carrie Anne Mitchell and Shelley Carroll-Drew, at their new location, Premier Dance Academy at Turkey Creek Junction in Hollister, and streaming live on Facebook, Tik Tok, and Instagram, every Thursday at 11:15 am.

Our 2023 live talk show season is all about marketing, promoting and advertising everything about Branson & the surrounding Ozarks area, done from a unique 2-person, local perspective, with a fun, positive spin.

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every musical genre and era will find themselves enchanted by artistic and technical wizardry, amused by comic shenanigans and touched by the warmth and sincerity poured into each offering.

Dublin’s Irish Tenors & the Celtic Ladies couldn’t wait for the usual Nov. 1 kickoff, and jumpstarted the season with their Oct. 30 unveiling of A Celtic Christmas. They’ll deliver gorgeous renditions of Irish classics and traditional holiday favorites through Dec. 28 at King’s Castle Theatre, 2701 W. 76 Country Blvd. (417-3342500) Perennial favorites the Haygoods made their dazzling holiday-season bow on Halloween with The Haygoods Christmas Extravaganza, their annual knockout performance filled with beloved tunes.

Shows continue through Dec. 28 at the Clay Cooper Theatre, 3216 W. Highway 76. (417-339-4663) Holiday-themed performances from many of Branson’s most beloved talents abound for the rest of the year. ‘The Hits’ Christmas Show, delivering top tunes from multiple genres, airs through Dec. 15 at Branson Event

Center, 4230 Gretna Road.

(417-294-6070) The ever-popular Legends in Concert kicked off A Merry Country Christmas on Nov. 2 at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater, 1600 W. 76 Country Blvd. Conjuring Brooks & Dunn, Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks and other legends, performers will sing the fame-inducing hits plus favorite holiday selections through Dec. 23.

(417-339-3003) The Hughes Brothers Christmas Show, voted Best Christmas show 15 years running, delights audiences through Nov. 30, as the four brothers and their families offer songs, dances and moving stories explaining the symbols of Christmas at their Hughes Brothers Theatre, 3425 W. 76 Country Blvd. (417334-0076) The Knudsen Brothers, better known as SIX, for the number of singing siblings behind their distinctive “orchestra of sound,” perform their SIX Christmas Show through Dec. 30 at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater. (877749-7469) The Presleys, one of the first families of Branson, has been entertaining audiences for over 50 years

with their country, gospel and bluegrass blend, sprinkled with dollops of humor. They make it extra special with Presleys’ Christmas Jubilee in their Christmas tree-filled theater watched over by a pair of giant nutcrackers. Catch them through Dec. 15 at Presleys’ Country Jubilee Theater, 2920 W. 76 Country Blvd. (417) 334-4874) Saddle shoes, poodle skirts and duck tails populate Hot Rods & High Heels 1950s Christmas, a holiday homage to the birth of rock ‘n’ roll, though Dec. 30 at Clay Cooper Theatre, 3216 W. 76 Country Blvd.

(417-332-2529) Kings Castle Theatre is where you’ll find Branson’s Christmas Wonderland, the area’s largest holiday production, complete with a Rockettes-style chorus line and a magical sleigh ride. Through Dec. 31 at 2701 W. 76 Country Blvd. (888- 462-7267) Branson’s own “America’s Got Talent” stars and creators of two popular PBS Christmas specials visit Christmas traditions around the world in The Duttons’ Christmas Show, their multi-generational family extravaganza featuring Celtic fiddles, orchestral renditions of Christmas classics, winter fantasies coming alive and more surprises. Shows are through Dec. 13 at Dutton Family Theater, 3454 W. 76 Country Blvd. (417332-2772) The Emmy-winning Texas Tenors are back with Deep in the Heart of Christmas, featuring the best of harmony-laden country, opera and beloved holiday characters, at the Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre, 3455 W. 76 Country Blvd. through Nov. 29. (417-336-0888) It wouldn’t be Christmas in the Ozarks without the Clay Cooper Country Express Christmas, Cooper, his wife, Tina, and their extended performing family belting out rock, country, patriotic songs and other tunes, plus comedy galore, through Dec. 29 at the Clay Cooper Theatre, 3216 W. 76 Country Blvd. (877317-2604)

Set at the dawn of World War II, Sanders Family Christmas turns a soldier’s sendoff into a rousing, moving holiday celebration in North Carolina’s Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church — actually, the stage at Little Opry Live, 3562 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway.

Catch it through Dec. 30.

(417-335-4832) What would Christmas be without A Christmas Story? The Shepherd of the Hills’ Playhouse Dinner Theatre brings the beloved story of Ralphie Parker and his pursuit of a BB gun to life for old and new fans of the holiday classic through Dec. 26. 5586 W. 76 Country Blvd. (417-334-4191) Cassandré – The Voice of an Angel Christmas Spectacular features the team of vocalist Cassandré Haygood and multi-instrumentalist Timothy Haygood, supported by an array of soloists and dancers and the Stardust Band, now joined by the Johnson Strings. Through Dec. 7 at Hughes Brothers Theatre, 3245 W. Highway 76.

(800-422-0076) Showboat Branson Belle Christmas Cruises adds kid-friendly Santa’s Pancakes & PJs cruises to its Christmas Celebrate! and Carols on the Belle offerings, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30, 4800 State Highway 165. (417-336-7171) The Grammy-winning trio of Larry, Steve and Rudy Gatlin present their eagerly awaited, one-nightonly Gatlin Brothers Christmas show on Nov. 17 this year, at the Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts, 189 Expressway Lane. (417-335-2000) Matthew Boyce’s Retro Christmas Spectacular features Boyce, the Garland Girls and a certain special guest from “up North,” revisiting holiday classics from the Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, the Beach Boys and others, Dec. 10-14 at Americana Theatre, 2905 W. 76 Country Blvd. (417-544-8700) Anointed by Elvis Presley Enterprises 2013’s Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist, Dean Z has been shaking up audiences in Branson and worldwide for years.

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Catch Dean Z: The Ultimate Elvis, delivering his Christmas tribute to the King Nov. 6 through Dec. 13 at Clay Cooper Theatre, 3216 W. 76 Country Blvd.

(417-879-6060) As original as Dolly herself, Christmas at Dolly Parton’s Stampede is an extravaganza on horseback, complete with “visits” to the North and South poles, plenty of elves and a four-course dinner feast.

Through Jan. 5 at Dolly Parton’s Stampede, 76 W. Country Blvd. (417-3363000) A Shepherd’s Christmas Carol is the Shepherd of the Hills Homestead’s take on Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol,” including characters from its beloved Shepherd of the Hills production, in dinner-theater format through Dec. 25 at Shepherd of the Hills Playhouse Theatre, 5586 W. 76 Country Blvd. (417334-4191) Elvis’s cousin Jerry Presley, renowned for his performances as Elvis, is combining forces with the singing Blackwoods family for a joint extravaganza billed as Elvis LIVE! and the Blackwoods! Christmas Show. Catch it at God & Country Theaters, 1840 W. 76 Country Blvd. (417334-6806) Don’t miss An Old Time Christmas at Silver Dollar City, where a certain red-nosed reindeer leads the nightly Rudolph’s Holly Jolly Christmas Light Parade and the Broadway-style “Coming Home for Christmas” production brings Christmas traditions to life at Red Gold Heritage Hall. The Frontier Fa-lala Follies take place at the Silver Dollar Saloon and other attractions abound.

Through Dec. 30, 399 Silver Dollar City Parkway.

(417-336-7100) Of course, Branson can’t celebrate Christmas without one of its first performing families getting in on the fun. The Mabe family, aka Branson’s Famous Baldknobbers, are celebrating more than 60 years as entertainers, and they’re packing their holiday revue full of decades’ worth of country hits, magic, comedy and plenty of Ozarks spirit, through Dec. 30 at Branson Famous Theatre, 645 Historic Highway 165. (417-231-4999)

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Five-time champion Silver Dollar City nominated for ‘Best Theme Park Holiday Event’ in USA Today poll Submitted to Branson Globe Silver Dollar City is once again nominated for the 2023 Best Theme Park Holiday Event by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. In hopes of a sixth win, the 1880s theme park is appealing to loyal friends to vote every day, on every device at silverdollarcity.com/vote. Voting concludes on Wednesday, November 29, at 10:59 a.m.

CT. “This nomination highlights the world-class offerings of Silver Dollar City,” said Brad Thomas, President of the Silver

Dollar City Company. “An Old Time Christmas was carefully selected as a nominee by a national panel of amusement and theme park experts, USA TODAY 10Best editors and prestigious influencers from across the country.”

A five-time winner of USA TODAY’s Best Theme Park Holiday Event, Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas has grown to shine over 6.5 million LED lights, lining nearly every board on every building at the park. Just in the park’s Christmas in Midtown display alone — The City’s

most concentrated light display — illumination fills 70,000 square feet with 145 miles of lights, a total of 1.5 million lights! And, new for 2023, the theme park’s two-story canopy sky is filled with a towering bell display, gleaming bright red and gold.

Included with park admission, many of the park’s award-winning rides and attractions run at night, under the glow of the millions of lights and Ozark Mountain stars. The festival also includes two Broadway-style shows, a sing along steam train, festive saloon show,

additional kid-focused entertainment and hand-crafted Christmas heirlooms created by The City’s demonstrating crafts colony 100-strong.

The park’s restaurants and eateries change their offerings, too, with wassail, hot chocolate and warm apple cider served in various locations, along with holiday buffet options to choose from, including prime rib and a traditional turkey with dressing dinner.

“This is the liveliest and brightest Christmas season ever at Silver Dollar City,” said Brad Thomas, president

• WRIGHT

longer in the wilderness of the desert like it once was.

Due to his popularity, tourists were constantly present and the Wrights seldom had any privacy. He revealed to an interviewer that fans would picnic in his garden, swim in his pool, and even gather on the patio gawking through doors and windows to watch the family eat dinner.

This is when the family began spending more time away from home. Local realtors blamed Wright for the urbanization, but people immediately began to see the beauties of the desert that had previously been overlooked.

With a plan to return to California, it was in May 1934 when Wright bought 60 acres near Lake Hodges, thirty miles north of San Diego. The only way on to the property was by a private dirt road. Finally in May 1936, the Wrights sold their Tucson property.

It had been a productive time indeed. In the decade and a half as one of Tucson’s most loved citizens, ten books had been written

and released.

Remaining in California, Wright would pass away on May 24, 1944, at age 72. He had written a total of nineteen novels over a period of forty years.

What happened to the Tucson property? Well, it was sold a few times and was then subdivided in 1950. A group of local homeowners received approval from the family to name the development Harold Bell Wright Estates. It would contain seven streets which would be named for book titles and today the Harold Bell Wright Neighborhood Association includes 110 homeowners and a small park honoring Wright, located in the southwest corner.

Earlier this year when the Sons of the Pioneers and I were performing only a few miles away, Luanna and I spent part of an afternoon to visit this housing area. We drove all seven streets and made our way to the park. We look forward to visiting again in late January, Lord willin’.

As you know, I love the Arizona desert!

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of Wright’s most popular books, “The Man with the Iron Door,” released in August 1923. Of course, this had all the readers going crazy with curiosity. Was there really a lost gold mine with an iron door at its entrance somewhere in the Catalina Mountains?

The publicity that the Tucson community received from the success of “The Man with the Iron Door” was huge. It was during that time of the 1920s when several of Wright’s novels were released as films and things continued to thrive. In 1925 Sheriff Walter Bailey of Pima County partnered with Wright purchasing 20,000 acres 65 miles southwest of Tucson. This was the beginning of a busy horse and beef cattle operation that would be known as Cross Anchor Ranch. Wright’s writing continued.

By the late 1920s, things around Wright’s 160-acre property were changing.

Tucson was growing, the family property was no

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The Chief’s Kingdom Ozark Mountain Christmas Tree Lighting was held over the weekend in Branson’s Liberty Plaza.

The 30-foot-tall evergreen is covered in football helmets and arrowheads, nestled among a sea of red and gold.

The new tree is a collaboration of the Branson Christmas Coalition, City of Branson and the Downtown Branson Betterment Association, with help from a few vendors who are die-hard Chiefs fans. The tree celebrates the alliance between Branson and the Kansas City Chiefs naming Branson the “Official Vacation Destination of the Kan-

Vote for An Old Time Christmas at Silver Dollar City at silverdollarcity.com/vote (Special to Branson Globe) of the Silver Dollar City Company. “And, while we know how special this event has become for generations of our guests, we hope to have your help in winning this prestigious title a sixthtime. Please vote every day,

on every device, through the rest of this month!”

An Old Time Christmas presented by Humana rings in the holiday season through Dec. 30, and season passes for the 2024 season are on sale now.

sas City Chiefs.”

On Saturday, the famous Branson Landing Christmas Tree Lighting celebration was held.

The Branson Landing Christmas tree stands tall and proud on the Landing’s Town Square. Sponsored by Branson Bank, this is a 63-foot, state-of-the-art animated tree.

The tree towers above passersby, rising to a height of five and a half stories.

These three amazing trees are just a part of the reason Branson is known as America’s Christmas Tree City. Visit bransonchristmasinfo.com for a complete list of all of the beautiful and unique trees found and businesses and attractions throughout the city.

The spectacular tree at the Branson Landing was one of three trees lit over the weekend. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)

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God & Country Cowboy Church 10:30 am Sunday@ God & Country Theatre (On Hwy. 76 next to Applebee’s)

Pastor Ron Boldman Featuring

God & Country Cowboy church band & Special Guest Entertainers

HOLLISTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

155 Second Street Hollister, MO

Located just up the hill from Downing Street Everyone Welcome!

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On this date in history...

• 1885 German engineer Gottlieb Daimler unveils the world’s first motorcycle • 1911 Industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie forms Carnegie Corporation for scholarly and charitable works • 1933 Black Blizzard snowstorm-dust storm rages from South Dakota to Atlantic • 1938 Nobel for literature awarded to Pearl Buck (“Good Earth”) • 1950 Nobel Prize for literature awarded to author William Faulkner “for his powerful and artistically unique contribution to the modern American novel” • 1951 First long distance telephone call without operator assistance • 1954 Raising the flag on Iwo Jima: “Marine Corps War Memorial” unveiled in Arlington County, Virginia, dedicated to U.S. Marine Corps who died in defense of U.S. since 1775

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(inspired by 1945 Iwo Jima photo of servicemen raising U.S. flag) • 1969 “Sesame Street” premieres on PBS TV • 1975 PLO leader Yasser Arafat addresses UN in New York City • 1975 KC Royals release slugger Harmon Killebrew, ending his 22-year career • 1989 Germans begin demolishing the Berlin Wall

• 2012 The final U.S. Presidential election results are declared after Barack Obama wins Florida to defeat Mitt Romney 332-206 in Electoral College votes • 2014 Ethel Kennedy is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama • 2020 Word of the year is “lockdown” according to Collins English Dictionary

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