By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Branson celebrated the latest in a series of special days honoring the entertainment legends who put our town on the map. Monday, August 8, was de clared Mel Tillis Statesiders Day, honoring the late musical icon who made Branson his home for many years. Tillis, a nationally known recording artist and mem ber of the Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame, was a Branson favorite. Following a hugely successful career as a re cording artist that spawned dozens of top-ten hits, Tillis built a theater in Branson, where he entertained thousands of people each night.
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First Baptist Church back-toschool bash offers fun for all
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By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer First Baptist Church offered area residents a fun way to cele brate the end of summer with their annual back-to-school bash. Held at Branson’s RecPlex, the 16th annual back-to-school bash offered a fun-filled evening for area families, while giving them a hand-up on getting the kids ready for a new school year. The funfilled family event provided each child with a backpack, filled with school supplies. Families also enjoyed swimming in the city’s AquaPlex, inflatables, hotdogs, popsicles, games, music and more. New this year was a climb ing wall, a favorite with kids and adults alike! A professional motorcycle and BMX stunt show entertained the crowds. Families were given laun dry detergent to offset the higher costs of keeping clothes clean, and, most importantly, First Bap tist Church staff and volunteers were on hand to pray for and with each family in Approximatelyattendance.2,700 people attended the event, the most in recent years, according to Terry Brown, Associate Pastor of Com munity Ministries at First Baptist Church. “We served 2,550 hot dogs, gave away 2,250 popsicles and gave away 1,400 sets of backpacks and school supplies,” noted Brown. When asked why the church continues to offer this and oth er outreaches, Brown explained, “My favorite thing is smiles on The inflatables were popular with all of the kids at FBC’s back-to-school bash.
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Submitted to Branson Globe The Branson Veterans of Amer ica 913 is proud to announce the First Annual Veterans Appreciation Day, to be held Sunday, August 28, 2022, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Bran son Rec Plex Soccer Field, 1500 Branson Hills Parkway, near the west parking lot. This will be a spe cial day to honor all veterans and their families with an afternoon of entertainment, games and food. From 1 to 3 p.m., a barbecue meal catered by Kim’s BBQ of Kirbyville and sponsored by Bran son Bank will be available. Each veteran will receive a meal ticket for themselves and their immedi ate family when they check in at the event. There will also be food trucks available (meal tickets do not apply) throughout the afternoon. A great line-up of entertainers will be performing, and a kids’ play area will have face painting, games and bouncy inflatables. There will be a dunk tank, where good aim might allow someone to dunk a local dignitary, plus a raffle, with many great gifts already donated. Even with the various veteran-fo cused activities and groups through out the area, some veterans are still not aware of, or don’t realize how to access, available services or take advantage of fellowship opportuni ties. To help remedy this situation, there will be vendor and informa tion tables including the local Vet eran Service Officer, VA Clinic rep resentatives, Branson Veterans Task Force, Patriot Riders, Woof for Vets, GUMI Camp, Branson Memorial Gardens and more. Along with the other festivities happening throughout the after noon, BVA 913 will host a car show sponsored by Tri Lakes Rat Rods and Customs. Share the word, bring your lawn chairs and plan on a great time honoring our veterans for their service to our country! Donations are welcomed to help offset the cost of this event and assist veterans in need. For more information, contact Dick Bur khalter at 219-395-4367, or Bob Sarver at 417-294-0728. Learn more about BVA 913 at www. bransonveteransofamerica.com.
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Proposed Ozarks scenic byway awaits local approval
A proposed 375-mile-long sce nic byway is headed to several communities for public meetings and a vote of approval. The Sce nic Missouri group submitted the proposal, called “Ozark Run,” to the Missouri Department of Transportation, which is autho rized to create a state system of scenic byways to preserve cultur al, natural, archeological, rustic, historic or recreational roads for the traveling public. The proposal involves six routes (Missouri Routes 21, 185, 106, and 19, and U.S. Routes 63 and 160), 11 counties (St. Louis, Jefferson, Franklin, Washington, Iron, Reynolds, Shannon, Ore gon, Howell, Ozark and Taney), and eight incorporated towns (Hillsboro, Sullivan, Caledonia, Centerville, Ellington, Eminence, Alton and Forsyth). The route runs from St. Louis south to the St. Francois Mountains, across the Ozark National Scenic Riv erways, west past Bull Shoals Lakes, and ends near Branson. Each governmental agency lo cated along the proposed route will receive a “Written Notice of Intent” requesting a public meeting be held within the next 30 days. The local cities and counties then must approve or disapprove the scenic byway designation through their communities. The application requires 100% local government approval before it’s taken to the Missouri Highways and Transpor tation Commission for approval and official designation. More information about the proposal is located at ozark-run-proposed-scenic-bymodot.org/ way. Anyone interested in pro viding feedback is encouraged to contact their local government agency.
Big Cedar employee celebrates his retirement...at age 97
Johnny Morris, founder of Bass Pro Shops and Big Cedar Lodge, with Emil Martinka, at his retirement party (Special to Branson Globe)
By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer A long-time employee of Big Cedar Lodge has retired. Emil Martinka, the longest-ten ured employee of Big Cedar, re tired, at the age of 97. Martinka began his employment at Big Ce dar Lodge as a shuttle driver 28 years ago. He later worked as a gardener. Most recently, Martin ka worked at Top of the Rock. A history buff, Emil could often be found in the Ancient Ozarks Nat ural History Museum. “I love Big Cedar. It’s been a wonderful place for me all of these years,” said Martinka. “I love the 28 years that Johnny and Jeanie put up with me. They have been very good to me all of these years.”Atrue American hero, Martin ka served his country as a part of the United States Navy during World War II. Martinka lived for many years in Minnesota before moving to the Ozarks and becom ing an integral part of the Big Ce dar family. Big Cedar honored Martinka with a monumental celebration as he began his retirement.
Meet Kuma, Our August Pet of the Month Kuma is a little over one year old. He loves to play with his toys and is very friendly and energetic!
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AIDEN is a 4-month-old male. He looks so handsome in his tuxedo. This loving boy enjoys being held and is full of kitten energy. He was born at the shelter and although we’ve grown attached, it is time for him to find a forever home.
Branson Public Schools hosts GOCSD Innovation Summit
silent auction items and then hear a great program featuring special guest speaker Daniel Ritchie, a former MMA fighter who strug gled with opiate abuse following an injury. Now living successful ly in recovery, Ritchie shares his story to encourage and inspire others. Popular Branson comedi an Terry Sanders will also be on the program, and a special awards ceremony will recognize the many great people and groups working throughout the 417 community to facilitate recovery. All proceeds from tickets and the auction will go to The Brook Scholarship Fund, helping provide SEE BANQUET, PAGE 39
DAPHNE is a 1-year-old female hound mix. He was found as a stray. This little girl is just so sweet and shy. She just wants to play a little then be in your lap cuddling.
Submitted to Branson Globe The 2022 Greater Ozarks Coop erating School Districts (GOCSD) Innovation Summit was held Au gust 4 and 5 at the Branson Conven tion Center. The Innovation Summit is Southwest Missouri’s Premier Educational Conference that brings academic development and leader ship enhancement sessions to over 50 Missouri school districts. Dr. Michelle Brenner, Director of Technology for Branson Public Schools, served as the Innovation Summit Coordinator, making 2022 the fourth year Branson has hosted the event. Current Branson High School Technology Practicum stu dents served as the technical team for the conference. These students helped run the technical needs for the presenters during the breakout sessions. Keynote speaker Dr. Bill Daggett shared his vision for cre ating future-focused schools, while keynote speaker Kim Bearden chal lenged attendees to continually cre ate a climate and culture of success. Several Branson teachers and instructional coaches presented on topics of expertise and led round table discussions at this year’s event. Tracie Gones, presenter and attendee, says, “Presenting at the GOCSD Innovation Summit is al ways an honor. After meeting with teachers from all over Southwest Missouri, I’ve come away feel ing blessed to work in an amazing district that is already doing great things for kids, but also inspired to try some new ideas in my class room this year.” Over 800 educa tors, including superintendents, building administrators, technical directors and teachers were in at tendance, learning and preparing to best serve all students for the upcoming school year.
Brook Wellness Center banquet planned for September 23 By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer The Brook Wellness Center will host its fourth annual Heart for Recovery 417 Awards Banquet on Friday, September 23, 2022, at Sanctuary of Hope, 1790 Bee Creek Road in Branson. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for this special annual event. Cost for banquet tickets is $40 per person, and registration is at ner,events.www.thebrookwellnesscenter.org/Alongwithadeliciousdinattendeescanenjoybrowsing
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By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer Forsyth Area Chamber of Com merce members heard some excit ing fall plans and new opportunities at the regular monthly luncheon Tuesday, August 9, at Lakeside Event Center in Forsyth. Following welcome by Chamber President Rose Backlin, the Pledge of Allegiance, and prayer led by Pas tor Jeramie Hinson of Church 3:16, Backlin reminded attendees about the current membership drive which includes a discount for first-time busi ness members. Charyl Soyland then presented information about the Har vest Moon Festival, planned for Sat urday, October 1. The festival has out grown its Main Street venue, and the Chamber is excited to partner with the city using a great new venue, Shoals Bend Park at Cornerstone Lane and E. St. Hwy. 76, with its recently im proved facilities and restrooms. Again this year, the festival will in clude a car show sponsored by Finish Line Performance, plus several new vendors and an exciting new activity, Highland Games, based on Scottish influence and heritage. Contact the Chamber office for more details and mark your calendar to be there! Both tourism and new resident numbers continue to increase, with the Forsyth area promotional card in Missouri welcome centers. In an other exciting development, the fall 2022 season of popular area Creed ence Clearwater Revival and Eagles tribute bands will be held in Forsyth. Lakeside Event Center will host the bands in a dinner show featuring a local Forsyth restaurant. Watch for exciting details coming soon! Special speaker for the luncheon was Todd Ghys with Amazon. He shared about a partnership program available to rural communities and coming to Forsyth. The program is already in 10 states and currently expanding to Missouri, Arkansas and Michigan. In the program, local small businesses utilize their exist ing infrastructure, vehicles and em ployees to serve as package drop-off points and assume responsibility for delivery by 8 p.m. daily in a 10-mile radius from the community. Ghys emphasized that this is not about increased Amazon sales but rather allows a connection point for local businesses with packages already en tering the community. There are no start-up costs or contracts, and once businesses have their background checks, basic liability insurance, a secure facility, and meet OSHA reg ulations, they can increase their rev enue significantly without additional costs. They can also advertise their business via flyers or delivery vehi cle signage. The program has already enabled some participating business es to keep employees busy through slower seasonal times. The number of businesses needed is based on current delivery needs in Forsyth; for more information, businesses can contact the Chamber office. After the speaker presentation, Roxane Amundsen introduced Philip Thomas, new band director for For syth schools for 2022-23. Mr. Thom as thanked businesses, churches, and individuals whose support during the summer was a great help with band camp, and shared his vision for growth in the band program, includ ing increased involvement in area marching festivals as well as local parades and community events.
Forsyth Area Chamber offices are located at 157 Main St. and can be reached at 417-546-2741 or info@forsythmissouri.org.
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My 1976 Monte Carlo was a lead sled. The paint was flaking off behind the doors. To shut the driver’s side door, you had to lift it as you swung it because it sagged from the weight. The vi nyl top hadn’t completely rotted off, but it was blistered pretty bad. Those vanity plates with “RBaker” on them drew your eye. It looked rough but that car could run. That Monte was better than it looked. I think the market is better than it looks, too. Watching the news can be de pressing. The problem is that fall ing stocks make good news head lines. Positive economic signs are boring and probably too technical for most viewers. So, we don’t al ways get a balanced view. Sometimes it is hard to distin guish between perception and re ality. Here’s some reality,
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Dear Dave, My wife and I have plans to enter the mission field as soon as we have paid off our debt and get a full emergency fund in place. We only have about $12,000 in credit card debt left, and we don’t own a home, but my father does not want this debt to stand in our way. He has offered to pay off the credit cards, and make it a loan where we would pay him back over time. It is a tempting offer, but we both feel strange about accepting it. What do you think we should do? -Brandon Dear Brandon, Your dad sounds like a gener ous, good-hearted man. But con sidering the goal you and your wife have, I want you to think for a minute about the spiritual im plications of a situation like this. Proverbs 22:7 says the borrower is slave to the lender. Now, the Bible doesn’t say debt is a sin, but it definitely discourages debt, and it teaches us to live our lives dif ferently than the rest of the world. That’s the case when it comes to handling money, too. If you do this, you’d be turn ing your dad into your creditor in a very real sense. That’s going to make family dinners taste differ ent, because you’ll be eating with your lender instead of just good old dad. Money has a way of changing the family dynamic, and it’s al most never for the good. Sudden ly, you’re getting raised eyebrows if you buy something for yourself because even the nicest, most gen erous folks have opinions. If it were me, I’d say thanks, but no thanks. There’s no way I’d be in financial debt to my dad. Now, if he were to offer to make paying off your debt a gift—one that was given with no strings at tached to help you two get into the mission field quicker—I’d be okay with that and I’d be deeply grate ful and honored. But I would never tell you to go into debt to a parent. Your dad is probably thinking it’s better for you to be in debt to him rather than some uncaring bank or credit card company. But I just wouldn’t want to do anything that might jeopar dize your relationship. — Dave
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Brown’s wife spoke to the com mittee in the hope of using her family’s experience to break the stigma associated with mental health and to play a role in pre venting more such tragedies. She said the stigma surrounding men tal health issues must be addressed as a root of the problem.
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Brown’s wife told the committee. She added, “We cannot expect someone who has experienced a trauma to be approached the same. They don’t have the same set of coping skills that people without trauma have, so training would be high on the list, I would think, of things to be important.”
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The Missouri Veterans Com mission Executive Director agreed that the state’s rate is among the worst in the country.
The First 5 Bible study of the book of Judges is appropri ately titled, “What A Mess.” Judg es describes Israel’s cycle of sin, followed by forced subservience to nations they had failed to drive out of the land. The Canaanites had pursued wickedness for gen erations, and although some indi viduals chose to honor God and were spared, one example being Rahab, in general, the Israelites were to completely destroy the oc cupants of the land. Problem was, they didn’t obey. God knew Israel would have trouble maintaining their identity as His chosen people if they min gled with pagan cultures, and they did. Condensing the story, their disobedience meant they sinned, they suffered, God mercifully raised up a hero for a few years of shaky peace, and the whole thing happened again. Even the heroes fell into temptation, Exhibit A be ing Samson. Samson’s mother was told by an angelic visitor that she would bear a son who was to be raised as a Nazirite, designated for a special purpose and devotion to God. To make sure they got it right, Sam son’s father, Manoah, prayed for confirmation and again, an angel showed up to explain the rules: No unclean food, no wine or other strong drink, and no razor used on the child’s head. His parents tried, but somehow, Samson either didn’t understand the importance of his identity or didn’t care. In Chapter 14, his insistence on a Philistine bride sounds like a stubborn toddler, but some less obvious things are also concerning. The route he took led through a vineyard, likely in cluding the winepress, vats of fer menting juice, and a place to en joy the results; not unlike today’s brewpubs and wineries but not the best choice for avoiding alcohol. He also encountered a lion and used his supernatural strength to kill it, but later touched the car cass, which rendered any Israelite unclean. Finding some bees had moved in, he ate the honey, dis regarding the rule about unclean food, and shared it with his unsus pecting parents. We know how Samson’s sto ry ended. He had some moments when “the Spirit of the Lord came upon him,” but overall, his story is one of unwise relationships and general lack of respect for the rules that should have set him apart for God’sFortunately,purpose.there’s a better ex ample. In Luke chapter 1, anoth er set of parents were promised a baby. This child, John, was also to be set apart for God’s purpose; the cultural context assumes a Na zirite vow. Given John’s unusual lifestyle and willingness to call out people for their sin, he embraced his calling, even though it meant prison and eventual martyrdom. In Matthew chapter 11, Jesus tells his disciples, “Among those born of women, there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist. But I tell you, He who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater thanWhat?John.”Of course, John the Baptist was great, but can we be as great as John? The gospels give an explanation. Followers of Christ must be set apart, even if it means persecution or martyrdom; Jesus said the world will hate his followers as it hated him. At the Last Supper, Jesus prayed for his followers to be “in the world but not of it,” just as he himself had a purpose to accomplish and was not deterred by opposition. We can be great, like John, but it wasn’t easy for John it won’t always be easy for us, either.
“Military leaders need man datory education on how trauma physically changes your brain,”
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He said, “It’s meant to shine a light on mental health issues and suicide that we’ve got in the State of Missouri and what we can do with it. It begins with the veteran community but it also goes back to what happens in each one of our communities across the state. It doesn’t matter whether you live in the metro or whether you live in rural Missouri. The issues are still there and we see it all the time.”
Brown’s daughter also addressed the committee. She said, “Unfortu nately I don’t have many answers or solutions. I just need everyone to understand how real this is and that it can happen to anyone.” The committee will meet again in August. Missouri recognized as leader in election security (HB 1878) As Missourians went to the polls on August 2, they did so with the knowledge that Missouri has some of the most secure elections in the country. Missouri’s election secu rity will be further strengthened on August 28 when House Bill 1878 takes effect to implement a photo ID requirement along with other election integrity measures. Because of the efforts of the Gen eral Assembly to approve House Bill 1878 during the 2022 General Assembly, the America First Policy Institute’s (AFPI) Center for Elec tion Integrity recently recognized Missouri as a nationwide leader in election integrity. A statement from the AFPI read, “States have adopt ed into law a variety of election integrity measures that now better protect every single legally cast vote and every legal voter.” Lawmakers approved House Bill 1878 earlier this year and
“Active duty suicides are at the highest since the Great Depression –176 confirmed or pending suicide deaths for active duty in 2021, 174 in 2020, 188 veteran suicides in 2019 and that’s just in Missouri, which is significantly higher than the national average or the general population’s suicide rates.”
The committee closed its hear ing with testimony from the fam ily of Lieutenant Colonel Matt Brown. Brown was a loved and well-known husband and father of three. He served in the Army National Guard, which included a 14-month deployment to Afghani stan in 2009, and was about to take command of the 203rd Engineer Battalion. He took his own life in November of last year.
House members are con cerned about the mental health of veterans in Missouri, and by how many of the state’s veter ans have committed suicide. The House Interim Committee on Vet erans’ Mental Health and Suicide recently held its first of four sched uled hearings. The committee’s first hearing focused on what is already available and what is being done to offer help to veterans. The committee’s chairman is a former U.S. Army 8th Special Forces Group Green Beret. He said part of his goal with the com mittee is to generate awareness of the issues veterans are facing and how they can be helped.
In discussing how serious this issue is in Missouri, the Depart ment of Mental Health’s Veterans Services Director told the commit tee that in 2019 the national veter an suicide rate was 31.6. Missou ri’s rate was 43.4. He told the committee, “Even though Missouri does not have the highest rate of veteran suicide, which is a plus, we are still very high – definitely in the top ten in the nation. Regardless of these rates we know that any suicide death, one or more is too many, so the goal is zero.”
The Missouri Veterans Commis sion Executive Director told the committee the commission launched a website in 2021 to provide resourc es for veterans and their families. Located at www.veteranbenefits. mo.gov, the site includes helpful in formation on mental health. The director said, “It’s one that we know is a priority so it is prominent on our portal.” He noted that the site has received 20,000 hits to date, but needs more. “It’s not enough,” he said. “We need more. We need more veterans, we need more families to know about this and know that it is a site that they can go to reach re sources that they need.”
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When children wake up in the morning and their clothes are ready for them, they don’t have the turmoil in their minds to start the
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There was a terrible crash. Sword connected with steel helmet. The man in medie val armor reeled. The fight ended. Attendants rushed to the ring, re moving steel. On the street, in the shadow of Ye Olde English Inn and the Edwardian-style railroad depot, the gathered crowd gasped. Blood poured down the knight’s face. “Told you it was a real fight!” bellowed the announcer. And the festival in the shadow of Ye Olde English Inn and the Edwardian-era railroad depot resumed. That was a moment in last year’s StateoftheOzarks Fest in downtown Hollister, Missouri. The Order of the Red Boar fought regularly throughout the day, eas ily making StateoftheOzarks Fest one of the most unusual fall fes tivals in the Ozarks. As Downing Street lines with nearly a hundred artisans, craftsmen, and small business owners, the backdrop of our anachronistic Tudor-style town fits the eccentricity we create to celebrate our often equally ec centric mountain culture. StateoftheOzarks Fest is Satur day, September 17, in downtown Hollister and you all are invited. The event is free. There will be tradition al craftsmen, contemporary artists, Ozarks history, local and unique food, Ozarks music, modern dance, cosplay and the aforementioned Eu ropean medieval combat. The men and women of the Order of the Red Boar are planning to attend. But as I thought about that mo ment last year, the battle and the blood, it made me realize we are all fighting battles of some kind. Perhaps it’s the battle to con vince others that what we do is meaningful. Perhaps it’s fighting for one more sale at the office. One more rep at the gym. One more breath at the hospital. We often live secluded and lonely, seeing only success in the fac es of others, only worry in the face in the mirror. Our lack of connection creates prisons for ourselves, prisons lived out in the open, always felt, but never seen. The truth is life is a strug gle from beginning to end. But life is a struggle made easier when we can gather, not as compet itors, but as friends. When we can know the person across the room — or across the street — has our back. When a moment of vulnerability is repaid, not with ridicule, but with understanding. Our willingness to gather, to share, to respect, these are things to make the world just a little less cold as the winds of change turn from the north. We know not the future. But we can invest in the present. I hope to see you at Stateoft heOzarks Fest.
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4. Any chores in the home that the child is to do the next day are explained so that the child is not surprised with added ac tivities that may interrupt his/ her plans.
Getting off to a bad start in anything is not a good thing, but it is especially important that children get a good start at the beginning of each school year. The start of the year sets the pattern of behavior for the remainder of the school year and possibly for years to come. Having a set pattern re moves uncertainty and much con fusion as children practice firm rules in the home. As those rules become habits, parents are more at ease and there is less worry on the part of both the parents and the children.Before school starts in the fall, parents need to sit down with chil dren and pray with them that they will do their best. Undue pressure should not be put on any child to make straight “A’s”. Rather, chil dren should be encouraged to do the best they can do with the abil ities God has given them. II Tim othy 2:15 is a good verse to use to impress children to do their best in school. If a child can understand that it is God who is to be pleased more than self, teachers, or par ents, studying becomes more im portant. This gives purpose and the proper attitude toward learn ing. The prayer instills a sense of seriousness about the importance of behavior and effort. Children need routine. They need the understanding that their behavior is acceptable, and they need to know that their parents are concerned with their well-being. Why not use the cell phone that most older children have to help them remember their routine? Our youngest son programs the cell phone of his sons to remind them of what they are to do and when they are to do it. They can then text him when the chores are ac complished. A good routine for children each school night might include the fol lowing: 1. Homework is done at a cer tain time and place; then, it is laid out in a special spot so the child will not have to hunt for it the next morning.
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When these things are taken care of, one of the parents checks in on the child at bedtime to be available to hear questions or comments from the child before hearing the prayers of the younger children. Older children may want to say prayers in private.
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3. Clothes to be worn the next day are laid out and ready to be put on.
2. Anything that is to be taken to school with the homework is placed along with the home work in a designated spot to prevent the scurrying around that often occurs in many homes as children frantically try to get ready to go to school.
When the listed items are done, the child can go to bed at ease knowing all is ready for the next day. That child knows that the right thing has been done and will have a sense of accomplishment. Both the children and the parents will rest better knowing that all is organized.
But one thing I do: Forget ting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:12-14 When God brings you into a new and victorious season, be on the alert for your past to come back and haunt you. Get ready to hear the shoulda-coul da-woulda’s whispered in your ear. It will be quite obvious if you pay attention, because you’ll notice an onslaught of similar triggers that remind you of how you failed and what you lost and how you should have done things differently. I’ll let you in on a little secret. If it smells like a dead horse, then it’s a dead horse! And if you are bombarded with accus ing thoughts, those thoughts come from none other than the accuser, Satan. His plan is to keep you looking back at your failures like a dog returns to its vomit. Such thinking will keep you from the growth and suc cess that God intends for you to experience. God has prepared a table for you in the presence of your en emies. Stop going back to the shack when God is calling you to palace life!
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4. Decluttr: Decluttr is a fast and free way to sell cell phones, tech, CDs, DVDs and games. The website uses a price generator for listings so you can turn old gadgets into new dollars—and purge your junk drawer of dusty, early generation iPods while you’re at it.
• First, gather the stuff you want to sell and make sure it’s in good condition. Dou ble-check that your gadgets work, clothes don’t have ma jor rips or stains, shoes don’t have holes, and bikes and home items are clean and repaired. The cleaner and newer it looks, the higher the chance of selling.
5. Mercari: Mercari helps mil lions of people across the U.S. buy and sell just about anything. With options for prepaid shipping labels and profits added right to your account, this app makes sell ing clothes, beauty items, shoes and household stuff super easy. Now, wherever you end up selling your stuff, remember two important words: safety first. Scammers want to take advan tage of you, so make sure you take precautions. Examine buy er profiles, question details that don’t add up, never mail a prod uct without getting paid first, and meet at a safe, public place. Also, never share your person al information with strangers. Instead, communicate through the app or selling website—not your cell phone or email. How to make more money with your online sales Creating a post to sell your
August 13 is apparently Na tional Garage Sale Day. I don’t know who invented it, but more power to them. We live in modern times though, and sell ing your unwanted stuff online can be way more profitable. So, if you’re not feeling like posting up in the heat from the crack of dawn until the last straggling thrifters stop showing up, let’s explore your online op tions. There are plenty of selling sites and apps that can turn your old stuff into someone else’s treasure. Here’s how to do it the rightHowway.to get started selling stuff
2. eBay: eBay is awesome for selling collectible items, electronics and vintage or antique pieces—like the Beanie Babies stuffed un der the bed. With auction and Buy Now options, you choose how buyers purchase your goods. Heads up: There are some fees with eBay, so read the fine print and list wisely, my friends.
George Kamel: Selling stuff online is the new garage sale
BY GEORGE KAMEL, personal finance expert and podcast host for the Ramsey Network
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Theonlineprocess is simple, but there are a few things you’ll need to prep and decide before you start rolling in the dough.
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• Next, take clear, well-lit pic tures of your items.
3. ThredUP: ThredUP is a con signment style site where you mail them your items, then they do all the work and give you a cut of the sale. My wife loves ThredUP because she can pack up a giant box of old clothes (and by old, I mean last season, which is apparently already out of style), and it conveniently gets picked up from your front door.
1. Facebook Marketplace: Facebook Marketplace is free (thanks, Zuck), and on top of that, you can list your items in local buy/sell groups to expand your reach. With local pickup and shipping options, people can find and buy your listings from just about anywhere—and you can vet them before meeting.
• Then, decide if you’d rather complete sales by meeting buyers at a public place or shipping items from the post office. There’s no right or wrong way—just do what’s convenient for you. Where to sell stuff online Here are a few of my favorite resale sites in no particular or der:
Many wines are offered at Lindwedel Winery, now celebrating their 15th anniversary. (Photo by Cindy Thomas) By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer In 1995, the Lindwedel family gave in to their love for the lake and scenic views by deciding to leave city life. Stephen, Kim, and their three daughters settled in the Ozarks on Table Rock Lake just outside of Branson. Inspired by visits to Missouri’s wine country in 2005 and 2006, Steve began thinking of ways to combine his chemistry back ground with his enjoyment of relaxing with family and friends, and the idea of Lindwedel Win ery was born. In 2007, they purchased a house and acreage west of Branson, overlooking the west end of 76 Country Bou levard through Branson and the Shepherd of the Hills Inspiration Tower. This month, Lindwedel Winery celebrates its 15th year providing area residents and tourists with a place to relax, take in the view, and enjoy deli cious handcrafted wines. Son-in-law Adam Jett got on board with the business by learning the craft of winemak ing, and for the past 10 years, many of the wines featured at Lindwedel Winery have been crafted there on site, featuring Missouri-grown grapes and oth er specially-selected fruits. The winery, located at 3158 St. Hwy. 265, has indoor and out door seating and offers live music through the spring and fall, with favorite local groups performing regularly. There are occasion al open dates; contact manager Lauren Lindwedel at 417-3380256 for information. Wine new bies can enjoy a “flight” of wine as a way to learn the subtleties of different flavors, aromas and colors; more experienced tasters can enjoy the variety as well or choose their favorites. Lauren Lindwedel said there are usually at least 15 wines to choose from, including an immensely popular blackberry. Their specialty Table Rock Red and Table Rock White are also popular. Snack items such as pretzels, breads and char cuterie boards are available for order, or patrons may bring their favorite snacks to enjoy with the wines. More recently, Lindwedel Winery has offered the portabil ity and convenience of canned wines, and after starting with fa vorites from other suppliers, has purchased their own canner. Lindwedel Winery also partic ipate in the Ozarks Tap & Pour Tour, which began its 2022-23 season July 1. This Spring field-based beverage passport in cludes many of the region’s most popular wineries, breweries and distilleries, and participants can
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Hollister’s Adopt-A-Teacher Program promises to be very successful
By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer
The Adopt-A-Teacher program is designed to offer support and encouragement to local teach ers through emails, notes, phone calls, cards, snacks, gifts and the occasional classroom visit. “Dr. Wilson, Superintendent of Schools, came up with the idea,” Connell explained. Knowing how difficult the last two and a half years have been for teachers, as we have gone through COVID, Dr. Wilson wanted to do some thing to support our teachers. Ad ditionally, we are living in a time where so many people are polar ized on so many different issues, that he wanted to do something to help unite our community.”
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A project designed to encour age local teachers is proving to be very popular. Just weeks after it was announced, the Hollister School Adopt-A-Teacher pro gram is off to a great start. “The response has been phe nomenal,” said Kim Connell, Communications Director for the Hollister School District. “With in just a few weeks of our initial announcement of the program, all of our teachers were adopted. We are overwhelmed by the support of our wonderful community.”
The Hollister School is teaming up with the Titanic Museum Attraction to introduce teachers to their special source of support, in a fun event.
Said Connell, “On August 15, all of our teachers will be paired up with the person who adopt ed them. They will partake in a progressive dinner, being catered by Char, as they go through the Titanic. There will be stations throughout the Titanic where we will have activities set up to help them get to know each other a lit tle better and to help the adoptees learn a little more about what our teachersConnelldo.”and the staff of the Hollister R-V School District wish to thank the community of Hollister for stepping up to sup port the teachers, and reminds those who missed out on adopting a teacher that there are still more ways to help. “All teachers have been adopt ed. However, if someone is still wanting to get involved, they can contact Dr. Wilson at bwilson@ hollisterschools.com or 417-2434005, and he will make sure they get plugged in,” noted Connell.
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Area Boy Scouts of America planning a fun, busy fall
By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer For wholesome fun, the chance to learn new skills, and lifelong friendships for children and youth, families can count on the Boy Scouts of America. Scouting benefits young people physically, mentally and socially, as they lay aside their electronic devices and get outdoors, developing valu able skills and leadership abili ties in Scout troops and patrols. Many people experienced their first exposure to a lifelong hobby or career by earning a Scout merit badge, and an Eagle Scout card is a lifelong ticket to fellowship as well as a respected addition to a resumé. Sara Earnhart, newly appointed district executive for the Ozark Trails Council serving 32 coun ties in southwest Missouri and Kansas, recently shared some ex citing events coming up around the area. During the first week of school in August, Scout leaders will present information in local ele mentary schools about Cub Scout membership. All new Cub Scouts will be invited to participate in “Hooked on Scouting,” a FREE fishing event to be held Saturday, September 17, at various loca tions throughout the area. This is a drop-in event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., where kids can learn tricks of fishing by moving from station to station, then spend time fishing. Plan on at least an hour to complete the various stations and have a chance to catch a fish. Each young participant will re ceive a free fishing pole as well. Multiple locations are available, so review the list below to select the one that works best for you and your child and pass the word to friends in other communities:
• Dewey Short Visitor Center, Table Rock Lake, Branson
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• Bass Pro Shops Headquarters, E. Kearney St., Springfield • Boy Scouts of America Camp Arrowhead, Hwy. DD, Marsh field • Ritchey Mills, Ritchey, MO
• Lakeside Park, Pittsburg, KS • Lions Club Park, Rolla, MO • Mammoth Spring Park, Mam moth Spring, AR Ozark Trails Council offices are located at 1616 S. Eastgate Ave. in Springfield. Several troops are available to families in Branson and surrounding areas of Taney and Stone counties, including a Cub Scout pack and two Boy Scout troops in Forsyth; a Cub Scout pack in Kimberling City; and two Cub Scout packs and three Boy Scout troops in Branson and Hol lister. If your child missed out on Cub Scouts, it’s not too late; many youth start their Scouting journey by joining a troop at age 11. Find a troop and get registered at www. beascout.scouting.org, just in time for plenty of outdoor fall learning and fun. More information is also available at www.ozarktrailsbsa. org or by calling 417-883-1636. Area Boy Scouts are getting ready for a fun fall. (Shutterstock)
By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, one of the Ozarks’ prime attractions, is celebrating the dog days of summer. You and your four-legged compan ion are encouraged to visit Dogwood Canyon for some special dog days fun. You will be entertained by live music as you visit the dog-friendly booths and enjoy food from a variety of food trucks. You and your pet will enjoy paw print crafts and the opportunity to pose for a special me and my pet photo.
One of the highlights is a dog show, presented by local dog trainers.
Dogwood Canyon celebrates dog days of summer
By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Branson will celebrate the end of summer this Saturday with a festive event—the Liberty Plaza End-ofSummer Concert. Headlining the event is CRC Music, a classic rock band, featur ing a trio of veterans. Additional performers include the Co Exist Duo (Kathy Eckert and Darrell Croy) and new artist Ivie Blake, performing her original music. “We will be selling a hot dog, chips and water combo for just $3,” noted Jessica Luthardt, Director of the Downtown Branson Betterment Association. “Mr. B’s is bringing ice cream to sell, and they will host an ice cream eating contest. Blake Walker will be doing a Big Bubble Blowout, blowing huge bubbles and putting people inside them!” Luthardt continued, “We will have a balloon animal artist, raf fles and prize giveaways. Branson Cafe is giving out cinnamon roll samples. Angie Sherrill is our event MC, and she has been putting this fun downtown event together.”
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Concert to celebrate end of summer planned for Saturday in downtown Branson
The celebration will also feature wares from many downtown busi nesses, including Peddler Pete’s, SavageGear, glass sculptor/artist Mark Anderson, and more. “The event is free to the public, and we encourage people to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets to sit and listen to the music,” said Luthardt. The fun gets underway at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 13, and runs until 8 p.m. The concert is present ed by Lightning Pawn, MacADoo dles, Peter Engler Designs and Mr. B’s Ice Cream.
Dog Days is offered each Satur day in August, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with no additional cost over the Dogwood Canyon admission. Dogwood Canyon also has some new mealtime offerings this season. The Sunny Side Breakfast Tram Tour gets your morning off to a great start. You’ll enjoy a traditional break fast at the Canyon Grill, complete with a Bloody Mary and mimosa bar. Following breakfast, it’s time for a relaxing ride through Dogwood Can yon on the open air tram. The Dogwood Dinner Tram is the perfect way to end the day. Relax on a scenic ride through Dogwood Canyon, where you can enjoy some spectacular views before dining on a BBQ feast, served at a chuck wagon site, along a beautiful stream. With live music and delicious food, it’s an experience you won’t forget. The Sunny Side Breakfast Tram is offered Sunday through Thursday from 7:45 to 11 a.m. Dogwood Din ner Trams are available Friday and Saturday, 5 to 7:30 p.m. For more information on these or any Dogwood Canyon activi ties, visit dogwoodcanyon.org.
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By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Two music greats will team up for a series of spectacular shows this fall. Music legend Johnny Lee will join forces with recording art ist and actor John Schneider for a string of shows beginning this September.
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Johnny Lee and John Schneider will team up for fall performances
While they have been longtime friends, John and Johnny recon nected a few years back in Louisi ana and rekindled their friendship. & JOHNNY,
John Schneider, left, and Johnny Lee (Photo by K.D. Michaels)
Johnny Lee is no stranger to Branson. Having performed for the past few years with his friend and fellow music great, Mickey Gilley, Johnny is known for such hits as “Yellow Rose of Texas,” “Cherokee Fiddle” and “Lookin’ For Love.”
Probably best known for his portrayal of Bo Duke in televi sion’s “The Dukes of Hazzard,” Schneider is not only an actor but also a gifted vocalist. His time as an MCA recording artist in the 1980s garnered him a string of hits.Schneider last performed in Branson in the early 1990s, as a guest of country great Roy Clark. Since that time, Schneider has kept very busy. “I did a show called “Smallville” for a decade, and did a show called the “Haves and Have Nots” for nine years,” said Schneider. “But the greatest thing is my bride and I record an album a year, and we put the music from that album into the movies we make. So we make an album and a movie and a sound track every year. My wife kind of made me stop exploring my dark side in movies and get back into cars. So, we made “Christmas Cars.” Johnny Lee was the ballad eer, kind of the Waylon Jennings in “Christmas Cars.” Then we made “Stand On It,” which was a tribute to “Smokey and the Ban dit,” and Johnny’s in that. Then we made “Poker Run,” which is a sequel to “Stand On It.” We’ve been very busy, and we’ve toured a lot. During the pandemic, when places were closing, we wound up going and playing drive-in mov ie theaters. So, we added another element. We did the music for the movies, we did the movie, and then we showed the movie and did a concert at drive-in movie theaters. So, it was great. And that led to dirt tracks. “Poker Run” has a lot to do with dirt tracks. We’re actually on a dirt track in part of “Poker Run.” So that led to play ing dirt tracks with the band and showing the movie. I love doing that.”
The Salvation Army is help ing local children prepare for their first day of school with their Clothe a Child Program. The Branson Corps of the Salvation Army has been col lecting donations for a spe cial program designed to help clothe local children on the first day of school. The dona tions will be used to provide gift cards to a local store for the purchase of a back-toschool“Oftenoutfit.students will show up to school on the first day, not having their classroom sup plies because Mom and Dad have to make a decision—ei ther pay the rent, buy grocer ies, gas or school supplies,” explained Lisa Roberson, Sal vation Army Branson Admin istrator. “Our community has done a great job of helping provide school supplies. We want to take it a step further and help provide a new outfit.”
TERMS: 10% down day of sale, balance due 45 days or less at closing. Shown by appointment only or Open House Sunday Aug. 14th, 2PM - 4PM
SUV/TOOLS/OUTDOOR: 2014 Lincoln MKX, AWD with only 59,xxx mi., extra clean & well kept; Yard Machines 20” Push Mower; Husqvarna 445 Chainsaw (like new); Greenworks 80v. Battery Operated Chainsaw; Small Portable Air Compressor; Gorilla MPX 13 Multi Position Ladder; Wheel Barrow & Lawn & Garden Tools; Yardforce electric Leaf Shredder (New in Box); Skilsaws & Electric Hand Tools; Misc Wrenches, Sockets & Hand Tools; Black & Decker Poly Shop Cabinets; Poly Garage Shelves; 2 Wheel Dolly; Battery Charger; Shop Vac; Misc. Garage Items not Listed.
Salvation Army accepting applications for Clothe a Child Program
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Branson maintains a higher than average poverty rate. In 2019, according to Salvation Army records, the poverty rate in Branson was 16.7%, while the national average was 10.5%. Many of those at or be low poverty level are children, ages 11 and younger. The Salvation Army will be accepting applications for the Clothe a Child Program begin ning on Monday, August 15, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Parents must apply in person for this assistance and are required to have a val id photo ID, proof of residency for the past 30 to 60 days (util ity or phone bill and/or lease agreement), a Social Securi ty number for all adults and children in the household, and proof of school registration for children in kindergarten through 12th grade. The Salvation Army is locat ed at 1114 Stanley Boulevard in Branson. “I believe that for a child walking into a classroom, the way that you dress affects the way that you feel about your self, whether it’s your confi dence or your attitude,” noted Roberson.Formore information or to donate to the Salvation Army’s Branson Corps, visit their web site, salvationarmybranson.org or email midbransoncorps@ usc.salvationarmy.org. Your generous donations will help the Salvation Army provide back-to-school clothing for even more of our area children.
REAL ESTATE: 1,600 Sq. Ft. home built in 2004 in one of the most desirable areas of Reeds Spring! Beautiful home on big lot in nice, quiet neighborhood with everything you need! 3 bedroom, 2 bath, open kitchen & dining, living room, laundry room, 2 car attached garage, covered patio, private fenced back yard with mature shade trees, nice landscaping with ornamentals & storage shed. Don’t let this one get away!Not many available like this in the area! Especially this well maintained. City Sewer & Water, 2 blocks from Reeds Spring Middle School. Just minutes from the lake, Branson & only 45 minutes to Springfield. Property sells subject to probate court approval.
COINS & JEWELRY: (98) Silver ½ Dollars, W.L, Franklin, 64 Kennedy; Few Silver Quarters & Mercury Dimes; 1864 2 Cent Piece; (400) Wheat Pennies; (6) Silver Mint Quarter Sets; Few Mint Sets & Mint State Quarter Sets; Few Misc. Coin Sets; (13) Gold Rings, some with Genstones; Few Sterling Silver Rings, some Gemstones; Misc. Costume Jewelry incl. Rings, Necklaces, etc.
CISE:FURNITURE/HOUSEHOLD/EXERSamsung Washer & Dryer (very nice); Samsung 55” Flatscreen TV; Bose Wave Radio w/ CD Player; Lazy Boy Leather Recliner; Lazy Boy Upholstered Recliner; Dining Table & 6 Chairs; Nice Roll Top Desk; Huge Mid Century Lucite Table Lamp; Cannonball Full Bed w/ nice Beautyrest Mattress; Dresser; Small Chest of Drawers; Armoire Chest; Computer Desk; Misc. Tables & Stands; 2 Bar Stools; 4 Drawer File Cabinet; Desktop Computer & HP Printer; Horizon T81 Treadmill, (fancy & like new); Pro-Form XP400 Recumbent Exercise Bike; Sm. Lot Deco. & Pictures; Few Nic-Nacs & small Collectibles; Misc. Small Kitchen Appliances; Lots nice Pots & Pans & Cookware; Misc. Dishes & Kitchenware; Nice Corningware; Lots not Listed; Estate of Ralph Kozler: Real estate sells at noon. See website for more info and pictures
Retired Lt. Col. Dusanee “Dusty” Fenoglio recently returned to Branson and showed her friends the uniform she wore when she was enlisted in the Royal Thai Air Force many years ago. She donated her uniform to our local museum. by George Kurland)
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Cord Ends: Sometimes a wire pulls free of the cord end/plug and exposes the bare wire under neath. This happens when some one yanks the cord to unplug an appliance. Always grab the cord plug firmly when unplugging it from the receptacle. This happens a lot to charger cords whose wires are fragile to begin with. When the wires begin to pull loose, they can arc and start to meltdown the cord. Always replace cords whose wires are exposed. So, to recap: If you see bare wire or electrical prongs peek ing out from cords and plugs, be cautious. The team at Light speed Electrical Services is al ways available to answer your questions and help you make your home a safer place. Give us a call at 417-239-5050. Boo, By STEPHANIE BARNEY, Lightspeed Electrical Stephanie Barney
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Exposed wiring: During a re model or in a basement or unused room, there can be uncapped wires sticking out of the wall where a switch, receptacle or fixture used to be. These should always be capped off individual ly with separate wire nuts in case they are still ‘hot’ and power is running through them. Outlets: If an outlet is loose, a plug will hang halfway out of it, exposing the metal prongs. These exposed prongs have electricity running through them and can be an electrocution hazard if they are touched. The loose connection of the prongs inside the outlet can also arc and overheat, cause the outlet to melt. Loose and worn outlets should be replaced to prevent this.
Life is full of things we pre tend we didn’t see…a piece of toilet paper on someone’s shoe, someone’s underwear show ing above their low-rider pants, or spinach in your co-worker’s teeth. For the most part, none of those things are life threaten ing. Today I want to talk about something that we have all seen and probably wondered about: Exposed wire. There are many places this can occur in your home; here is what to look for: Power Cords: Power cords can become worn if things roll over them or they get pinched in a door or drawer. If there is ever bare copper wire showing through a cord, it is time to replace the cord or appliance.
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The Branson Parks & Recre ation Department is currently registering for Youth Flag Foot ball for students in kindergarten through third grades, which is designed to introduce youth to the fundamentals of football in a safe and exciting way. The seven-player teams will be able to practice once or twice a week at Cedar Ridge Elementary and Stockstill Park. All games will be held on Saturday mornings at Branson High School. Practices begin the week of Au gust 29, with the five-game season starting September 10. Individu al and team entries are accepted. Each participant will be provided a t-shirt, flag belt and flags. The deadline to register is Monday, August 29, 2022. For more information and to register online, go to the Flag Football section under Programs & Special Events on our website, orBransonParksandRecreation.comcalltheBransonRecPlexat 417-335-2368.
Pictured left-right: Debbie Redford (Hollister Rotary), Julie Zetina (SMAC), Jennifer Smythe (SMAC) and Wendy Youngblood (Hollister Rotary President). Registration now open for Youth Flag Football
Preventing Diabetes Lunch & Learn set for Sept. 14 More than 122 million Amer icans are living with diabetes or prediabetes. While there isn’t a cure for diabetes, the Center of Disease Control and Prevention says eating healthy, losing weight and being active can help. On Wednesday, Sept. 14, Skaggs Foundation’s 2022 Speaker Series continues with Preventing Diabetes Lunch & Learn at Branson Rec Plex. The luncheon features Dana Tindell, RN, BSN and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Spe cialist with CoxHealth Center for Health Improvement. “Come and learn the basics of diabetes prevention and how to make healthy choices for a health ier life,” says Tindell. Tindell will review the three general guidelines for preventing diabetes – guidelines anyone can work into their lifestyle. The luncheon is sponsored by First Community Bank of the Ozarks. (Photo by Rob Doherty)
Thrift Store hours: Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located at 310 Gretna Road, Branson Memoriees of the Ozarks presented at Branson Cen tennial Museum August 16
The Branson Centennial Mu seum and White River Valley Historical Society are hosting a presentation by Sherri Herschend about growing up in the area and her mother, Fannabelle, who de livered mail on horseback from Ike’s post office, made famous in the Shepherd of the Hills nov el and now restored at the home stead. The talk on Tuesday, August 16, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. is free to the public at the Branson Centen nial Museum, 120 S. Commercial St. in downtown Branson.
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Southern Missouri Arts Connection welcomes Hollister Rotary On August 9, Hollister Rotary members went to the Southern Missouri Arts Connection build ing on Downing St. in Hollister and learned about SMAC’s dedi cation to the arts.
Elevate Thrift Store: Purse sale through August 13 Come in and get your next purse to carry your items in style. All purses are 30% off through August 13. Stop in today and get your new purse at Elevate Thrift Store. All proceeds generated from Elevate Thrift Store help support all Elevate Branson programs and services.Elevate
The Branson Parks & Recre ation Department is currently taking registrations for fall co-ed Youth and PeeWee Soccer. Youth leagues are available for boys and girls who are between five and 15 years old. Practices begin on August 29, 2022. Teams will practice once a week, with all games on Saturdays starting Sep tember 17, 2022, and ending in late November. Individual and team entries are accepted. The deadline to register for the youth league is Tuesday, August 23, 2022. An introductory PeeWee pro gram is also offered for children who are three and four years old and will focus on teaching basic fundamentals and getting young players used to a team atmosphere. PeeWee teams will have two Sat urday practices beginning Sep tember 10, 2022, followed by six weeks of scrimmage games. The deadline to register for the PeeWee program is Thursday, September 1, For2022.more information on Bran son soccer leagues, including team and individual fees, and to register, go to the Youth Sports section un der Programs and Special Events on our website, BransonParksan dRecreation.com or register in person at the Branson RecPlex. School foundation seeks sponsors for golf tournament
The Reeds Spring School Foun dation plans to raise money for student scholarships and class room grants by hosting the Wolf Howl Golf Scramble on Monday, October 3. The golf tournament starts at 9 a.m. at Point Royale in Branson.Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses, which are tax deductible. For details, please visit www.rs-wolves.com/wolf howlscramble.
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The cost is $5 per person and registration is required. The lun cheon will be held in the commu nity room at Branson RecPlex, 1501 Branson Hills Parkway. Doors will open at 11 a.m. with lunch served at 11:30. To regis ter, visit SkaggsFoundation.org/ events/. Space is limited. Regis tration will close Sept. 12 or when capacity is reached. For questions, email Foundation@skaggs.net or call 417-348-8998.
Registration open for Fall Youth Soccer
Now registering for Fall Youth Volleyball at the RecPlex Registration is now open for the Branson Parks & Recreation Department’s 2022 Fall Youth Volleyball season, which is avail able for youth who are in first through eighth grades. This league offers a great oppor tunity to improve team and indi vidual skills and will provide a fun and exciting atmosphere for par ticipation in volleyball. The eightgame season will be played on Fridays and Saturdays beginning September 16 and ending October 30, 2022. Teams will practice each week beginning August 29. The deadline to register is Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Individual and team entries are accepted. For more information on this program, including fees and how to register online, go to the Volleyball section under Youth Sports on the Branson Parks & Recreation website, tactanyParksandRecreation.com.BransonForotherquestions,pleasecontheBransonRecPlexat417335-2368.
Ozarks Teen Challenge opens new Academic Building Ozarks Teen Challenge will cel ebrate the grand opening of their new Academic Building on Thurs day, August 25, at 4 p.m. Locat ed at 512 Purist Lane in Branson West, Ozarks Teen Challenge provides a 15-month, residential, faith-based substance abuse and behavioral rehabilitation program. Geared towards at-risk youth ages 13 to 17 who have been deal ing with life-controlling issues— such as substance use disorder, conduct disorder, and oppositional defiance disorder—Ozarks Teen Challenge provides an integrated approach, focusing on the person al, physical and spiritual growth of every student. Their compre hensive program provides young men with individual counseling and mentorship, a customized ac ademic track, leadership training, life-skills development, commu nity service opportunities, and an outdoor adventure and fitness pro gram that embraces the landscape, features and culture of the Ozarks. The celebration will begin at 4 p.m. and will include a dedication by Assemblies of God U.S. Mis
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Member benefits include:
College of the Ozarks Athletics introduces ‘Bobcat Kids Club’ The College of the Ozarks Ath letic Department is excited to in troduce the Bobcat Kids Club for the 2022-2023 sports seasons! The Bobcat Kids Club provides oppor tunities for fans up to age 12 to in teract with C of O athletes and be involved in athletic events. Made possible by Branson Bank, Fritz’s Adventure, The Track Family Fun Parks and the Bobcat Boost er Club, members will receive a wide variety of benefits and multi ple opportunities to enjoy an “upclose” Bobcat fan experience.
Elevate Branson’s ‘Up With Kids!’ program continues Have you noticed the Up With Kids! coin buckets stationed at dif ferent businesses across the com munity?Thanks to local business part ners and your spare change, Ele vate Branson is able to help em power the community and ensure the area’s underserved children have continued access to things they need for their body, mind and spirit—meals, educational re sources and healthy social interac tions, all year long. Be on the lookout for the Up With Kids! coin buckets stationed at the participating businesses list ed below: Apple Tree Mall, Arrowhead Building Supply, Arvest Bank, Auntie Anne’s, Big O’ Tires Bran son, Big O’ Tires Hollister, Branson Bank Gretna, Branson Bank The Falls, Branson Family Dentistry, Branson United Methodist Thrift Shop, Candy Emporium, Central Bank 248, Central Bank Branson West, Central Bank Downtown, Central Bank Hollister, Crazy Craig’s Cheeky Monkey Bar, Commercial Street Coffee, Curl Up & Dye, Famous Dave’s, Fat Donny’s Barber Shop, Fuddruck ers, Gettin’ Basted, Gourmet Bou quet, Grace Family Church, Great Southern Bank, Hook and Ladder Pizza, IMAX Branson, Jamaican Chicken Mobile Truck, JC Dry Cleaners, Local Flavor Branson, Lost Boys Barber Co., Main Street Café, Nature’s Wonders, Orlando Sun Tanning, Parlor Doughnuts, Pennzoil Lube, Pizza World, Po padogs, Rocky Mountain Choco late Factory, Ruby’s Food & Fuel, Sign Man, Shepherd of the Hills Trail of Lights, Sign Man, Silver Star, Starvin’ Marvin’s, Sunshine Signs, The Fudgery, The UPS Store, Thrive Chiropractic, Tim’s Headquarters, United Rentals, Vin tage Paris, Vision Clinic, Whitney’s World of Crafts, WonderWorks and Yummy Donuts
sions Director Malcom Burleigh and a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Table Rock Lake Cham ber of Commerce. The communi ty is invited to stop by and cele brate the occasion that includes a facility tour and refreshments fol lowing the dedication and ribbon cutting.“Itis such a joy to see the finish line of this project—which has been many years in the making— be in our sights! God has worked throughout the course of many years, through the faithful ser vice of several former leaders of this ministry, and in the hearts of those that make up our incredible community of supporters, donors and advocates to orchestrate this day to fruition,” Lowlan Breaux, Executive Director said. The new construction provides their students with a state-of-theart learning center, along with small-group and several counsel ing spaces that will provide opti mal environments for the young men enrolled to grow, learn and be readied for their futures. This new facility sits on over 200 acres of beautiful rolling Ozarks hills adjacent to Table Rock Lake, and this celebration marks the initial step of Ozarks Teen Challenge’s plan to expand the number of young men they can enroll in their long-term residential program.
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See the full statement below: The Honorable Governor Parson, On Aug. 8, 2022, a raid by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was conducted upon the home residence of a former Presi dent of the United States. This po litically motivated attack is more reminiscent of a banana republic than it is of the United States of America. If the federal government can commit such a brazen intrusion into the private residence of a for mer president, there is nothing to limit them from doing the same to the average American citizen ex cept for strong state governments that will stand against tyranny and in defense of the people. Due to the egregious nature of this federal government action, I ask you to publicly condemn it imme diately.
24 • AUG. 12, 2022 bransonglobe.com • NEWS ContinuedBRIEFSfrompage 23 • Bobcat Kids Club T-shirt (Sponsored by Branson Bank) • Passes for the Track Family Fun Parks & Fritz’s Adven ture • Free Admission to games for member and immediate fam ily • Invitations to special events and activities • Opportunities to participate as a Court Crew Member during games • Opportunities to be featured as our Bobcat Kids Club
The Bobcat Kids Club is FREE to join but a completed application is required. The an nual membership will run from August to the following July and encompass involvement in events throughout the year.
It is my hope that through this condemnation you would assure all Missouri citizens that they are safe in their homes, and in the state of Missouri, from federal government overreach.
To join the Bobcat Kids Club, complete the online registration at https://bobcats.cofo.edu/kids. For questions or more informa tion, contact the College of the Ozarks athletic office at 417690-2565 or via email at cpente cost@cofo.edu.
In a statement released earlier this week, Rep. Brian Seitz, R-Bran son, condemned the recently con ducted FBI raid of President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence and urged Governor Mike Parson to publicly condemn the action as well.
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• “Kid of the Game” on the court during home games
Long, Seitz react to FBI raid on CongressmanMar-a-LagoBillyLong is sued the following statement after the Federal Bureau of Investiga tion (FBI) recently raided Presi dent Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home. “Yesterday, the FBI took the unprecedented step of raiding the home of a former President of the United States,” Congressman Long said. “Given their history of falsifying FISA warrants against Trump officials, this raid is espe cially concerning. Using the FBI to unjustly go after your political opponents is totally un-American. This action was not taken against Hillary Clinton for deleting 33,000 emails from her private server, nor was it taken in a host of other in vestigations against Democrats, including Hunter Biden. I am ask ing the Department of Justice and the FBI to give a full account as to exactly what the required threat to national security was and if there wasn’t one why this search warrant was necessary.”
Charlie Pentecost, C of O Sports Information Director stat ed, “We are excited for this new venture to involve our younger Bobcat fans! We are thankful for the support of Branson Bank, Fritz’s Adventure, and The Track Family Fun Parks as we create ways for our athletes to have a positive influence on area youth. Our athletes are positive role models, and this is a great way for them to impact young fans through their sport. We hope to see the stands full of Kids Club T-shirts and we look forward to recognizing our young fans and getting them involved in the game day experience.”
bransonglobe.com AUG. 12, 2022 • 25 Vanilla Custard Bars
• 6 egg yolks, beaten 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
By KERRY DAWN GREEN I just tried these recently and WOW. Definitely a new fav at our house.
• 1 package of store-bought puff pastry, 2 sheets, thawed
• 1/2 cup water 2/3 cup caster sugar, or super fine sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cubed
• Powdered sugar Preheat oven to 350º and line two baking sheets with parchment paper; line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on both sides. Unroll puff pastry sheets and place onto lined baking sheets, us ing a fork to gently prick all over the dough, without piercing the bottom. Place baking sheets in the oven and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely. In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk, cream, butter, va nilla, and sugar over medium heat, and cook until little bubbles appear around the edge of the pan before it comes to a boil. Whisk a little of the hot milk mix ture into beaten egg yolks to temper the yolks, then, while the saucepan is still off the heat, whisk yolks into the mixture until combined. Return the saucepan to the heat and bring to a boil. While whisking continuously, cook for 30-60 sec onds, or until custard thickens. Pour thickened custard over puff pastry in a 9×13-inch baking dish, then top with the second sheet of puff pas try. (Trim edges to fit the dish.) Gently press down so the pastry adheres. Refrigerate the baking dish until custard is set for 3-4 hours. When ready to serve, dust with powdered sugar, slice and serve.
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer Regular Globe readers know I enjoy reading in general but also studying the Bible, evidenced by the weekly “Reflections” column. During the chaos of two years of COVID-19 restrictions, my own journey of elderly parent care, soar ing prices, and the general craziness of society, Bible study is an en couraging way to start the day and be equipped for whatever happens. Sometimes a good devotional guide comes in handy, and I’m currently benefiting from “Fighting Words: 100 Days of Speaking Truth into the Darkness,” by Ellie Holcomb. Anyone who is still alive and breathing is a potential target for discouragement, self-doubt, and other negativity, and this book of fers a great way to counter such thoughts. Holcomb, a busy wife, mom, and professional musician, shares from her own experience a brief daily devotional based on the best weapon against discourage ment: Scripture. To relate to the reader, she asks questions people may have felt but been hesitant to express, such as “What situa tion in your life feels too far away for God’s love to find?” or “Do you ever feel God can’t handle your honest prayers?” She offers verses to address such questions, plus memorization tips for having them ready to pull out as weapons against discouragement. For the long-time Christian be liever, some of the verses may be familiar, but the devotional may be a good reminder. For a newer be liever, or perhaps someone strug gling with recent pain, trauma, or loss, the verses and suggestions are spot on for combating doubt and anxiety. Holcomb also assures her readers there’s no shame in seeking professional therapy and reinforcing it with the scriptural concepts. The devotions are brief enough to easily incorporate into a daily routine, and there’s space to jot personal notes. The book would make a great gift for a new Christian believer, young mom, or someone experi encing life change like graduation or a new job. It’s available in the religious section of bookstores and through major online retailers.
Reader’s Corner: Speak truth with ‘Fighting Words’
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By TIFFANY GRAVETT, Staff Writer
bransonglobe.com AUG. 12, 2022 • 27 FREE FOOD, GROCERIES, $10 GAS ON 1ST VISIT CALL 417-337-3772 Out of the mouths of babes...
• Watching TV with my blatantly honest 6-yr-old daughter Avery (who has no filter) when a commercial for prescription medication for obesity came on. She looked me dead in the eye and said, “Are you going to order this?” I said ‘no’ and she pats my stomach and shrugs and says, “You should at least give it a try!” Kids are ruthless! And for the record I was seven months pregnant with her 10 lb. brother. She’s lucky she’s cute!
• My daughter, Paislee (5), asked if she could have a cookie. I said sure, I don’t mind. She picks up the cookie, then sets it back down and says, “Not today, Satan!” then just walked away. I was cracking up but also thinking, ‘Oh, I feel you girl! The temptations are real!’
• Asher said he’d like to in vent a new kind of chil dren’s shampoo that glows so that Mommy will know for sure that he’s rinsed it all out.
• One day, I was watching my 7-year-old daughter from the door as she did some jump ing jacks. When she was fin ished, she flexed her muscles (or lack thereof on her bony figure), took a good look at her skinny arms, let out a sigh of disappointment and walked away sadly.
• My mom works at an ele mentary school and she had a little boy lay his head on her stomach and pat it then looked at her and said: “I just love you, big fat tum my!” He was so sweet.
• I told my 6-year-old son he was lying about something and that he’d better tell the truth. He then told me he couldn’t possibly be lying because if he was, his nose would have grown longer.
• While waiting for the ice cream truck one day with no luck, Kathryn (5), threw up her arms and said, “I think he’s in South Africa!”
• Today, my 8-year-old daughter asked me two very profound questions. “Does God have allergies?” and “Do caterpillars throw up?”
• “God’s love is so amazing! I don’t even have to be a princess for him to love me!” KB (7)
• Ava said she has an idea for a scary movie …“The Scis sors that Cut.”
• Poppa: Imra, you spilled stuff all over the couch! Imra (3): I know! I tried to pick it up but I couldn’t! See my little fingers?
Band students prepare to show parents and friends what they worked on during camp. (Photo by Philip Thomas) by Philip Thomas)
By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer Forsyth High School’s March ing Panther Band is gearing up for the new school year under new direction. Following last year’s retirement of long-time music director Aaron Drake, stu dents prepared to move forward for 2022-23 by working hard during a week of winds/percus sion rehearsals and a week of bandThecamp.new band director at For syth is Philip Thomas. Mr. Thom as has many years of experience teaching music in Arkansas and Missouri, including 12 years at Galena in Stone County from 2009 to 2021. He served during the 2021-22 school year as assis tant band director at Hollister, and said the successful program there inspired him to see the potential for the Forsyth band program. During the summer, several students enjoyed a trip to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, where they watched Drum Corps Interna tional competition and got some inspiration of their own to bring back for band camp. Mr. Thomas said the trip and camps have al ready shown him there are some great student leaders and excel lent musicians. He credited Ms. Christina Heisler, a Forsyth grad uate herself and former member of the band, for stepping in as sub stitute teacher for several months last year and keeping the students motivated. In an interesting turn of events, Ms. Heisler, who is trained as an English teacher, has accepted a position at Galena for next year. Ms. Brook Elsmore, who assisted with color guard last year at Forsyth, will continue to coach guard during 2022-23. Band camp wrapped up on Friday evening, August 5, with a demonstration for families and friends of a portion of the fall marching show, a compilation of patriotic music. “American Let ters” was composed by a former student of Mr. Thomas at Gale na, Jonathan Martin, who earned a degree in music from Evangel University and is now composing and arranging music, including arrangements that can be tailored to smaller or growing marching programs. At the demonstration perfor mance, several parents and com munity members expressed ex citement at the students’ progress so far. Mr. Thomas shared that he hopes to have the band partici pate in several community events
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Forsyth Band prepares for new school year
Practice, practice, practice (Photo
ALL PHOTOS: Forsyth band members are put through their paces at a recent band camp. (Photos by Philip Thomas)
bransonglobe.com AUG. 12, 2022 • 29 as well as marching competition events. Much research has shown that school music programs contrib ute to overall learning success and help students build leader ship qualities, as well as giving them skills they can continue to enjoy for a lifetime. Everyone is encouraged to support the local school music programs in their communities. Mr. Thomas ex pressed thanks to businesses and individuals who helped make band camp and the DCI trip a suc cess, including Southern Bank, Church 3:16, Forsyth First Bap tist, Save-A-Lot, Forsyth Country Mart, and private financial do nors, and said he is looking for ward to a great year. • FORSYTH BAND Continued from page 28
Johnny Lee and John Schneider kick off the new show at the Mick ey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre on September 4, with shows most Sundays through December 4. For more information and a complete schedule, visit the website, www. grandshanghaitheatre.com or call the box office at 417-336-0888.
Submitted to Branson Globe Olivia Newton-John, singer and actress, died Monday, August 8, after a long struggle with breast cancer. She was 73 years old. New ton-John is survived by her husband, John Easterling, who announced that she had passed away via her of ficial Facebook page, as well as her daughter, Chloe Lattanzi.
Dame Newton-John was born in Oxford, England, in 1948. At the age of five, she moved with her parents and her two older siblings to Melbourne. Her father, Brinley Newton-John, was a World War II codebreaker, and later the head master of Ormond College. Newton-John’s fans absolute ly loved her for her performance as “Sandy” in the 1978 musical Grease. Newton-John also won two Grammy Awards for her 1974 country single “I Honestly Love You” and the top single of 1982 with her pop hit “Physical.” New ton-John was also an advocate for breast cancer awareness and treat ment since her own first diagnosis in 1992. She was the founder of the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre in her hometown of Melbourne.
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John Schneider added, “Good time, great music. I’ll do some of the old ones from my first musical career, the MCA days, and then some from the new movies, so it’s gonna be great. My band kind of skews Southern Rock, so we may be a little louder than people are used to. My band is called the Stars and Bars.”
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When asked what the audience should expect from this new show, Johnny Lee responded, “It will be a good time. I’ll be doing the hits, and I have a new album out. I wrote most of the songs on it. It’s called “Everything’s Gonna be Al right.” I’m going to do a tribute to Mickey Gilley, too, but I haven’t got it completely worked out yet.”
Johnny has been in two of Schnei der’s recent movies, “Four to Go,” and “Stand On It,” so teaming up to do this show is a natural next step. “I am honored and delighted,” said Schneider. “Certainly no one can fill the shoes of Mickey Gil ley, especially in the Mickey Gilley Theater. I first met Mickey on the set of “Dukes of Hazzard.” He got caught in a celebrity speed trap, and we remained friends over the years. Johnny had him at the studio and Mickey was in the movie “Four to Go,” as well. He played Johnny’s prison bus driver. I was actually here in Branson a couple of months ago because my race car is actually with Scott Velvet at the car muse um. So, I was here in Branson, just overnight, delivering the race car. So, I’m looking forward to per forming in Branson again.” Since Johnny Lee and Mickey Gil ley wrapped up their 2021 season last fall, Johnny has been busy on the road. Said Lee, “I was in Biloxi, Mis sissippi last weekend, and I have a show coming up this week with Crystal Gayle. I’ve been in Texas a lot, just all over.” Lee also spoke of starting a new season in Branson without his friend and musical comrade Mickey Gilley. “I loved Mickey. Loved him like a brother. I just can’t believe he’s gone,” said Johnny Lee. “I had a lot of love for Mickey Gilley.”
Popular entertainer, Olivia Newton-John, dies at age 73
In addition to the fall shows with Johnny Lee, Schneider has a new movie to be released this fall. “It’s about a man who is a veteran, who orchestrates a way that he can die for his flag, die for his country,” Schneider explained. It’s called ‘To Die For.’ That’s what my short hair is all about. It comes out October 20, so be on the lookout for that.”
• General Rating of quality of fishing for: Trophy Area: Good to Excellent; Fall Creek to Lilly’s Landing: Good; Lil ly’s Landing to Scotty’s Trout Dock: Good; Scotty’s Trout Dock to Mouth of Roark Creek: N/A; Roark Creek to Dam: N/A
• Most productive Bait/Method out of Trophy Area: Pink worm under a float, worms drifted on the bottom. Some people are doing good on shrimp.
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• Number of Guide Trips on Lake Taneycomo this week: 6 trips this week.
• Number of Guide Trips on Lake Taneycomo this week: 14 trips • General Rating of quality of fishing for: Trophy Area: Ex cellent; Fall Creek to Lilly’s Landing: Excellent; Lilly’s Landing to Scotty’s Trout Dock: Average; Scotty’s Trout Dock to Mouth of Roark Creek: Good • Most Productive Lure/Method in Trophy Area: Peach mop flys fished on 6x tippet under a float Lilley’s jigs in peach sculpin and olive and uv brown scuds.
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By GARY J. GROMAN , Independent Journalist LAKE GUIDE:TANEYCOMODuaneDoty
• Most Productive Lure/Meth od in Trophy Area: Cerise San Juan worm, size 16 grey scud, midges 8-10 feet under a float in early mornings in Trophy Area have been productive. 762 Signature Series jerk baits early morning and at night catching quality fish.
GUIDE: Carolyn Parker, River Run Outfitters No. of guide trips - 6 • General Rating of quality of fishing for: Trophy Area Good to Very Good. Most Productive Lure/Meth od in Trophy Area: Sculpin streamers in golden variant using 3 ips sinking leader or nymphing with #20 grey scuds, ruby 2 or black copper head midges. General Guide Comments: Fishing has varied day by day. One day will be really good on streamers or midges and the next day one has to work hard to locate them. Thus the good to very good rating. The past three days have been pretty consistent. River Run Outfitters is a full-ser vice Orvis Endorsed Fly Shop that provides guided fly fishing trips on Upper Lake Taneycomo using non-motorized McKenzie-style drift boats. This report contains excerpts from River Run’s full re port. For the full detailed report, fly fishing advice, and everything fly fishing, visit them on the web at www.riverrunoutfitters.com or by calling 417-332-0460 or toll-free, 877.699.FISH (3474). Phil Stone Number of Guide Trips on Lake Taneycomo this week: 5 trips SEE FISHING REPORT, PAGE 32
Branson Fishing Report for week ending August 10
• Most productive Bait/Method out of Trophy Area: Pink pow er worms fished 6 feet under a float; • powerbait and night crawlers on a drift rig are taking some fish. For further information or to book a trip with Rick, please con tact him through Branson Guided Fishing Trips 417-224-5108.guideservice.comGuideedfishingtrips.comwww.bransonguidTableRockServicewww.tablerockorviaphoneat
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• Afternoons/early evening when water is running has been an excellent bite in the trophy area dragging scuds and San Juan worms during higher generation. For more information or to book a trip, please contact Duane through www.OzarkTroutRun ners.com or via phone at 417-2948672.
GUIDE: Rick Lisek
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• Most Productive Lure/Method in Trophy Area: Micro Jig
• Most productive Bait/Method out of Trophy Area: Live worm or pink worm. To book a trip with H.P or for more information, please call Scotty’s Trout Dock at (417) 3344288 TABLE ROCK LAKE
GUIDE: Justin Brand Number of Guide Trips on Lake Taneycomo this week: 3 • General Rating of quality of fishing for: Fall Creek to Lil ly’s Landing: Good; Scotty’s Trout Dock to Mouth of Roark Creek: Good • Most productive Bait/Method out of Trophy Area: Dragging night crawler (1/4 oz weight to 18-20inch leader #10 hook. Float and fly with pink power bait worm. 2lbs test fluorocar bon 1/100 weighted hook. For more information or to book a trip with Justin, please call 580284-8150.
• General Rating of quality of fishing for: Dam area: Poor; Mid lake area: Good; James River area: Excellent; Lower White River area: Excellent; Upper White River area: Ex cellent
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32 • AUG. 12, 2022 bransonglobe.com • General Rating of quality of fishing for: Trophy Area: Good; Fall Creek to Lilly’s Landing: Good; Lilly’s Land ing to Scotty’s Trout Dock: Good • Most Productive Lure/Method in Trophy Area: Ginger micro jig 7ft under a Trout Magnet strike indicator. • Most productive Bait/Method out of Trophy Area: Pink worm under a Trout Magnet strike in dicator 7-8ft. Drifting a night crawler on the bottom • General Guide Comments: The water is very clear and the fishing pressure is high right now. A great way to get more bites is by using Trout Magnet 6x tippett for your leader. It is 100% fluorocarbon which is less visible than monofilament tippet to the trout. For further information or to book a trip with Phil, please con tact him through his website www. ozarksfishin.com or call 870-7152754.
GUIDE: HP Wright • Number of Guide Trips on Lake Taneycomo this week: HP Wright - 3 • General Rating of quality of fishing for: Trophy Area: 40% - slower fishing up here be cause of the water; Fall Creek to Lilly’s Landing: Fair; Scot ty’s Trout Dock to Mouth of Roark Creek: Good. They are midging a lot in this area.
GUIDE: Eric Prey
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• Most Productive Lure/Method: Drop shot rig or Jewel Scuba Spoon over top of deep trees or on long gravel points continues to be the most effect presenta tion. Look for trees that top out around 35’ deep and the fish will be waiting to ambush shad. On long gravel points find isolated schools of fish in and around brush or rock piles and fish on the bottom with ei ther a Chompers or Yamamoto drop shot worm. If the bite gets tough switch to a live night crawler. Up the rivers there is a shallow bite with either a 10” - 12” Texas rigged worm on gravel flats and points with brush or rock piles concen trating the fish, There can be a short lived top water bite as well first thing in the morning so keep a spook or whopper Plopper handy in case fish start chasing shad.
• General Guide Comments: The bite continues to be tough on the lower end of the lake; make the move to mid lake or up the rivers to catch a few more fish. For further information or to book a trip with Eric, please con tact him through Focused Fishing Guide Service by either calling 31 FISHING REPORT, PAGE 33
• REPORT Continued from page 32 A popular coffee venue, 7Brew, offers customers kindness, coffee and more. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)
• General Guide Comments: Catching a few quality large mouth out of brush piles. Looking for any structure on points with a steep drop into main channel on one side. Consistent bite on main lake gravel points 25 to 30ft for spotted bass with a drop shot. Excellent top water bite the first hour of the day or all day if overcast. Put the trolling motor on high and cover as much wa ter as possible with a buzzbait or wopper plopper on main lake flats. For more information or to book a trip with Justin, please call 580284-8150
bransonglobe.com AUG. 12, 2022 • 33 AREA AAPPRECIATION REA AAPPRECIATION REA APPRECIATION AUGUST 1 - 31 A2022 UGUST 1 - 31 A2022 UGUST 1 - 31 2022 9.95 9.95 9.95$ $ $ *Price + applicable taxes and service fee. Any show August 1 - 31, 2022. For residents of Taney, *Stone, Price + applicable taxes and service fee. Any show August 1 2022. For residents of Taney, *Stone, Price + applicable taxes and service fee. Any show August 1 - 31, 2022. For residents of Taney, Stone, Barry, Lawrence, Christian, Greene, Webster, and Jasper counties in Missouri. Boone, Baxter, Marion, B& arry, Lawrence, Christian, Greene, Webster, and Jasper counties in Missouri. Baxter, Marion, B& arry, Lawrence, Christian, Greene, Webster, and Jasper counties in Missouri. Boone, Baxter, Marion, & Carroll Counties in Arkansas. Proof of residency is Crequired. arroll Counties in Arkansas. Proof of residency is Crequired. arroll Counties in Arkansas. Proof of residency is required. Reserve Your Seats:Reserve Your Seats:Reserve Your Seats: 417-334-2500417-334-2500417-334-2500 2701 W 76 Country 2Blvd 701 W 76 Country 2Blvd 701 W 76 Country Blvd Branson, MO B65616 ranson, MO B65616 ranson, MO 65616 417-860-4743 or through its web site http://www.focusedfishing.com. GUIDE: Justin Brand • Number of Guide Trips on Ta ble Rock Lake this week: 3 • General Rating of quality of fishing for: Dam area: Below Average; James River area: Average; Lower White River area: Above Average • Most Productive Lure/Meth od: 1/2 oz jig green pumkin or ange, 1/4 oz Shakeyhead 8inch plum strait tail worm, Drop shot with morning dawn robo worm, Black wooper plopper, 1/2 oz buzz bait with a black toad trailer
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7Brew opens in Branson By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer The newest place to get a re freshing beverage in Branson is 7Brew.Now open on Branson’s 76 Country Boulevard, 7Brew is a unique type of coffee shop. This one-of-a-kind venue is known for its fun, high-energy atmo sphere.While carryout and some out door seating are available, most of 7Brew’s customers visit the drive-through.Accordingto their Facebook page, “In addition to kindness and coffee, we serve a wide array of coffee beverages, de licious infused energy drinks, Italian sodas, smoothies, teas and more.” Located at 2208 West 76 Country Boulevard, in front of Price Chopper, 7Brew is open 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Satur day.
1. Make a back-to-school bud get. Once you’ve created and pri oritized your list of back-toschool needs, it’s time to make a budget. Remember, a budget gives you freedom to spend. When you make a budget and stick to it, you’re telling every single dollar of your hard-earned income where to go (and where not to go). As you set up your budget, make a new budget category for school-related expenses that happen every single month, like after-school care or club fees. Then, make a separate budget line item for the other back-toschool expenses that will be a one-time thing, like three-ring binders and Lisa Frank-themed notebooks. (Let’s bring those back in style, okay?)
BY RACHEL CRUZE, Ramsey Solutions, is a national best-sell ing author, financial expert and host of The Rachel Cruze Show
5. Limit your kids’ extracurric ular activities This one’s not just for back-toschool shopping—it’s something to keep in mind all year long. Kids today can join clubs and programs for pretty much any and every interest you could pos sibly imagine. But letting them do everything might end up cost ing you everything in your bank account.Ifyou want to trim the extra spending, think about cutting back on the extracurriculars. See what your family budget can handle, then limit the number of extracurricular activities you’ll take on this year. It’ll save you time and money. And this one’s big for me: Don’t forget about putting your kids to work. Yep—we’re talking about having them earn a com mission. When they see the val
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2. See what clothing and sup plies you already have. At the end of last year, your kids cleaned out their cubbies, desks or lockers and brought home a very interesting mix of trash, refrigerator-worthy draw ings and still-useable supplies. If you kept any of that good stuff, can you use it this year? Same with clothes. Don’t feel like you have to buy a whole new wardrobe before school starts, no matter how much your kids want you to. Shop your kids’ closets first. What still fits? What doesn’t? Are there any hand-medowns from your older kids? All this sorting will definitely take some time, but in this case, time spent is money saved.
3. Use dollar stores for some back-to-school shopping. If you know me, you know I’m a big fan of dollar stores— and they’re a game-changer for back-to-school shopping. Sure, you’ll see plenty of junk, but you might be surprised at some of the hidden gems you find. For one, they often get random shipments of name-brand items that sell at other stores for up to four times the dollar store price. And certain items, like clip boards, poster board, planners and pens, are just as good here as anywhere else.
4. Take advantage of the deals. Get. Those. Deals! Consign ment shops, garage sales, thrift stores and Facebook Market place are all great places to find used items. And, as if Goodwill’s prices aren’t good enough al ready, they usually have at least one half-off day every month. And here are some other ways to get a good deal: Take advan tage of back-to-school sales, use your favorite store’s app to get special offers, or find stores that price match (like Office Depot, Michaels, Kohl’s and Target).
How to save money on back-to-school shopping
Back-to-school season: Whether you and your family have been looking forward to it or dreading it for weeks, it’s of ficially here. And let’s just say back-to-school shopping will be expensive this year. Not only do you have a lot to buy, but there’s also that whole inflation thing happening.Buteven though your list may be a few miles long, these five back-to-school shopping tips can help you prioritize your spend ing so you can save money—and I think we all want a little more of that right now. So, let’s get started.
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-Jane Dear Jane, If you know me at all, you un derstand how much I’d love to see everyone in control of their financ es and living debt-free. But being broke, even in a house that’s paid for, isn’t a good idea. Believe me, I understand. The idea of paying off the house and everything is aw fully tempting. But if you two did that, you’d be left with very little. To me, that’s a scary thought when your small pension—along with Social Insecurity and Medicare— are all you have coming in. No offense, but your nest egg is kind of small to begin with, so I don’t think I’d be raiding it right now. On the other hand, if you’d told me you had $400,000 or $500,000 saved up, I’d tell you pay off the house and second mortgage today. If you’re not doing this already, I’d advise you two to start making and living on a regular monthly budget. Give every dollar a name on paper before the month begins, because if you don’t, your money will control you instead of you controlling it. Make sure you’re living on less than what’s coming in, and hopefully you can devise a plan to have the house and other debt paid off in a few years. God bless you two! -Dave ue of hard work in exchange for those hard-earned dollars, they’ll understand why doing five extra curricular activities this fall just isn’t in the budget. It’s all about that back-toschool budget. You guys, getting ready to go back to school can be stressful, but it’s so much better when you follow these tips—especially the budgeting part. So, before you start a school supply shopping spree, be intentional about cre ating a budget, finding the deals, and having conversations with your family about what you’re prioritizing this school year. For more tips on creating a budget that will help you stay in control of your money during back-to-school season and all year long, check out “How to Make a Budget: Your Step-byStep” at ramseysolutions.com RACHEL CRUZE Continued from page 34 BY DAVE RAMSEY, CEO, Ram sey Solutions, and an eight-time No. 1 national best-selling author, and host of The Ramsey Show 417-337-3772
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“Field of Dreams” gets another tribute Thursday night when Bell’s Reds take on the Chicago Cubs in a throwback ballpark in the cornfields of eastern Iowa, a short walk from the field where Kevin Costner, James Earl Jones, Ray Liotta and Amy Madigan filmed the 1989 movie. Under a light blue sky with a few dashes of clouds, workers put the final touches on the major league park on a warm Wednesday afternoon. A cou ple of youth teams played on the field from the movie as Cubs and Reds fans wandered around the grounds.
While people will come, will they watch at home? That could go a long way toward determining if the “Field of Dreams” site becomes an annual date on the major league calendar or maybe just an occasional one. But there is nostalgia for the movie, an Academy Award nomi nee for best picture, and the sureto-be picturesque landscape sur rounding the game. “It’s a popular movie that res onates with a lot of people, and I’m no different,” Votto said. “I’m looking forward to it.”
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Chicago White Sox players walk on the field before a baseball game against the New York Yankees in Dyersville, Iowa, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021. (FILE) (AP) — David Bell’s grandfa ther, father and brother played in the majors. Bell spent 12 years in the big leagues himself and worked as a coach and front office execu tive before taking over as manager of the Cincinnati Reds. So yeah, “Field of Dreams,” a movie about family and baseball, hits a little differently for him. “Baseball’s a big part of our life,” Bell said, “and I thought that the movie did a great job of kind of just telling the story of how im portant baseball can be to families and just to people in general.”
It’s the second go-round for Major League Baseball at the site in Dyers ville — population of about 4,400 — after the New York Yankees and Chi cago White Sox put on a show last year in the first MLB game in Iowa. Just like Jones’ wise author Ter ence Mann says to Costner’s Ray Kinsella in the film, people most definitely will come. The makeshift ballpark seats only about 8,000 fans, less than the spring training homes for each team. The Cubs have strong ties to the Hawkeye State, going back to the franchise’s time on WGN-TV and continuing to today with its Triple-A club a couple of hours away in Des Moines. “There’s moments in the season where you get something different that’s exciting, and making sure you appreciate that I think is the main thing for me,” Cubs manager David Ross said. “We’ll be ready to go play.”
Go the distance: Cubs, Reds play at Iowa’s ‘Field of Dreams’
The game comes two and a half months after Liotta, who played the ghost of Shoeless Joe Jackson, died in May at age 67. Each team will wear special uni forms inspired by how the franchis es looked in the early 20th century, and Cincinnati first baseman Joey Votto and Chicago outfielder Ian Happ will be on two-way mics for the broadcast on FOX. The Reds are considered the home team, and the three-game set concludes with games in Cincin nati on Saturday and Sunday. But first, Iowa. “Just really excited,” Cubs out fielder Seiya Suzuki said through a translator. “It’s not a field where you can play on every day.”
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“Branson’s Tribute to Mel Tillis raised significant money (and still coming in) to provide life-chang ing mobility to these kids and their families,” said Bob Nichols, Presi dent of BAAMT (Branson Acade my for the Advancement of Music and Theater). Of the special day honoring his grandfather, Howden noted, “I would like to thank the mayor for the proclamation and the City of Branson for making this hap pen! I was overwhelmed with the outpouring of support. To sell out the venue, over 500 seats, was un believable. The whole thing was essentially a family reunion with my family and the Branson family, as a whole. I said it Monday night, and I’ll say it again, ‘Branson still loves Mel Tillis!’”
Mel Tillis was remembered at a star-studded show performed in his honor. (Photo by George Kurland) kids’ faces! Our church wants our community to see us care in ac tion, and not just words. Jesus was and is the best example of serving people because He cared!”
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NEW LOC ATION Tillis brought his family into his Branson show, sharing the stage and the spotlight with his children and grandchildren. Mel Tillis Statesiders Day was proclaimed by Mayor Larry Mil ton on what would have been Til lis’ 90th birthday, in honor of the impact that Tillis had on Branson. In honor of his grandfather, Mar shall Howden, member of the Branson Board of Aldermen and supporter of the arts, organized a special tribute show to celebrate the musical legend, held at Bran son’s Copeland Theater. Performing to a sold-out crowd on Monday as they honored the memory of the great Mel Tillis and the Statesiders were Mel Tillis Jr., Tammy and Tonya Bilyeu (the Stutterettes), Clay Cooper, Stevie Lee Woods, Billy Yates, Brandon Mabe, C.J. Newsom, The Black woods, Logan Allen, Brandon Mabe, Trey Dees, The Sons, Rick McEwen and All Hands on Deck. Proceeds from the Monday night show were donated to Bran son Cares, a citywide movement to provide mobility to children with disabilities, through the pur chase of pediatric wheelchairs.
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Continued from page 6 Gov. Parson signed the legislation into law. The bill contains a number of provisions designed to ensure safe, secure elections with time ly, accurate results. It will require Missourians to present a photo ID when they go to vote, but will also allow people without a photo ID to cast a provisional ballot. It also requires the use of hand-marked paper ballots rather than electronic voting machines, mandates the use of air-gapped election equipment that prevents the possibility of elec tronic manipulation, authorizes the Secretary of State to audit election results, and requires all election au thorities or political subdivisions to have cybersecurity reviews. Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft said the recognition from the AFPI is appropriate in light of the Missouri legislature’s efforts to pass a bill that improves access, security and credibility in Missou ri elections and serves as a model for other states. Need to contact my office? Please call my office at 573-7511309 if we can ever be of assistance to you or stop by our office in Jef ferson City in Room 116-5. I or my legislator assistant Perla Lauder dale are happy to help.
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access to lifesaving treatment and counseling for children, adoles cents and adults. Combined with grant funding, these scholarships ensure nobody who needs help is turned away. Based on the amount of growth in The Brook’s client numbers over the past four years, there continues to be a great need for such services in the Branson area and Taney and Stone County. The Brook Wellness Center di rector Rosie Robinson also invites area businesses to consider sup porting this important community event through sponsorships. Vari ous levels are available, and all in clude the opportunity to showcase business services at the banquet as well as through social media and The Brook website leading up to the September 23 date. To take ad vantage of this opportunity to pro mote your business while helping families and individuals discover their strengths and build tools to overcome substance abuse and trauma-related disorders, rosie@thebrookwellnesscenter.email org or call 417-527-8877 to re quest a sponsorship form with all theThedetails.Brook Wellness Center is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Mark your calendar now, and get registered for this fun, worthwhile evening support ing recovery in our community! from page 3 ment of rising costs, labor and materials shortages, and supply chain problems. I’m still overweighting portfo lios to stocks compared to bonds, with a focus on the U.S. and a slight leaning toward value over growth for a while longer relative to client goals. I feel like the combination of low valuations, lower inter est rates, and lowering inflation, might make the Federal Reserve pause its rate increases in the up coming months will help the mar ket.Back to my Monte Carlo, its 350 four-barrel engine drank gas but had cool swivel seats. When driving 100 mph or more, which I shouldn’t have been going, my Monte felt like it would rise up and start floating around on the road. That car wasn’t pretty but it was a smooth ride. The market ride probably won’t be old Monte Carlo smooth, but I like what I see so far. Have a blessed 2760net/richard-bakerhttps://www.steadfastwealth.week!EastSunshineSt.Springfield, MO 65804
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• Price pieces to sell and be ready to negotiate. Search for stuff like yours to see how oth er people priced the item. Ask ing too much money can turn buyers off, but too little means you’re leaving money on the table. And remember: Your stuff is only worth whatever someone’s willing to pay, so be open to best offers. So, how good does it feel to make a few extra bucks and create more space in your home? Pretty darn good! It’s time to count up your cash, do a victory dance, and put that money where it needs to go. If you’re not quite sure how to spend it, try out a zero-based budget. Whether you’re working on paying off debt, investing for retirement, or even just saving up for next Christmas, your budget gives every dollar a job to do.
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day wondering what to wear. They don’t have to worry about their homework because they know where it is. After a good breakfast, one or both parents can give each child a big hug and kiss before he/ she walks out the door along with a word of advice such as, “Learn all you can learn!” or “No matter what happens today, I will still love you tonight!” With a final, “I love you!” the child is on the way to a good day at school.
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old stuff is a lot like making a dating profile. With so many fish in the sea—or coffee tables on the Internet—you need to make your posts stand out. Here are some of the best ways to spice up your listing and get a buyer’s attention.•Addkeywords to your posts and include a good description. This is important! Describe your items with keywords that people will search for. If you’re selling a living room rug, describe it as an area rug, throw rug, rectangle rug, Ori ental rug or carpet—and you can even describe the color or brand name. This way people find your listing under a few different searches.
• Use bright, clear pictures. You don’t need a fancy camera to take good pictures of stuff you’re selling. Your cell phone will be fine. Make sure your pictures are clear and well-lit, and don’t include a distracting background.
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sionandandspringfieldmo.org/tapandpour/.Whileofficiallyretired,SteveKimcontinuetobeinvolvedenjoyingtheiroriginalmisandvisionforLindwedel Winery, expressed on their web site, “The Lindwedel Winery, with the ability and fruits given by God, will supply and/or pro duce wines for the delight of his people, that they may take plea sure in several of his greatest blessings: Family, friends, and the beauty of his creation.” Hours through October are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Lindwedel Winery is also avail able for special events; learn more at www.lindwedelwinery. com, where you can also check out the live music schedule, ex plore the list of varieties, and see photos of the winemaking process. The family looks for ward to meeting visitors and area residents alike and helping other families gather to make memo ries.
Tyson Foods donates two million meals for storm relief in Eastern Kentucky AP News - Tyson Foods donated two million meals and deployed other disaster relief efforts to sup port storm victims, volunteers and first responders in Hazard, Ken tucky and surrounding areas devas tated by the recent flooding. The company partnered with Walmart to help distribute more than 500,000 pounds of protein to feed those in need in Hazard, Kentucky. Plans are also underway to provide food and assistance to additional com munities impacted by recent flooding. “We’re deeply saddened by the damage and loss of life caused by the catastrophic flooding and we want to do our part to help,” said John R. Ty son, executive vice president & chief sustainability officer of Tyson Foods. “We’re working with our local com munity partners to amplify their sup port and do our best to provide food and supplies to those who need it.”
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SOLUTION to last week’s Sudoku bransonglobe.com AUG. 12, 2022 • 41 earn stickers, T-shirts and col lectibles for their visits, plus the chance to be entered for a gift drawing at the end of the sea son. Many locations offer a dis count as part of the program as well; learn more at https://www.
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The volunteers involved included grill teams from Tyson Foods’ fa cilities in Humboldt and Goodletts ville, Tennessee; Dexter, Missouri; Pine Bluff and Green Forest, Ar kansas; and Corydon, Indiana. Vol unteers from other Tyson locations in Arkansas also assisted.
Phoenix is the US’s fastest-grow ing city (+11.2%), overtaking Philadelphia to be nations’s fifth largest at 1.6 million.
• 1492 Christopher Columbus ar rives in the Canary Islands on his first voyage to the New World
• 1833 The town of Chicago is in corporated (population 350)
• 3 Venus-Jupiter in conjunc tion-Star of Bethlehem
• 1994 Members of the Major League Baseball Players Associ ation go on strike leading to can cellation of World Series for only the second time in MLB history
• 1991 Heavy metal band Metalli ca release their 5th album “Me tallica”; debuts at No. 1 on Bill board 200 chart
• 1480 Battle of Otranto - Ottoman troops behead 800 Christians for refusing to convert to Islam
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Today in history
• 1851 American inventor Isaac Singer patents the sewing ma chine • 1877 Thomas Edison completes 1st model for the phonograph, a device that recorded sound onto tinfoil cylinders
• 1927 “Wings”, one of only two silent films - the other being The Artist in 2011 - to win an Oscar for best picture, opens starring Clara Bow (Outstanding Picture 1929)
• 1908 Henry Ford’s company builds the first Model T car
• 1981 IBM introduces its first Per sonal Computer (PC & PC-DOS version 1.0)
• 1992 Canada, Mexico, and the United States announce comple tion of negotiations for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
• 2021 US Census reveal coun try grown more diverse, growth in Hispanic (+23%) and Asian (+36%) populations, 1st ever de cline in white population (-2.6%).
• 1930 Clarence Birdseye is grant ed a patent for method for quick freezing food
• 1955 US President Eisenhower raises minimum wage from 75 cents to $1 an hour
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