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POW Network: Serving families all year

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By CINDY THOMAs, Staff Writer Many veterans’ organizations and other supportive groups work hard to welcome veterans to Branson during Veterans Homecoming Week and make the special events a success. One of those is POW Network, which coordinates the POW/MIA Remembrance Service, the Military Gala, and several other events. Making sure those things happen seamlessly, though, is a year-round commitment.

“Venues, catering, speakers, entertainers, door prizes, fundrais-

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ing—the work toward next year starts the day everything goes into storage after Homecoming Week,” said POW Network Chairman Mary Schantag. “We’ll also be updating our Missouri POW/MIA White Christmas Tree, covered with dog tags of missing Missouri service members, so it will be ready to display again in November as a visual reminder of those who are not home yet.”

To help families achieve closure, Schantag devotes countless SEE POW NETWORK, PAGE 5

New city department provides one-stop shopping for businesses and developers

PAGE 22: Young stars to watch as the Olympics begin in Beijing.

YOUR WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST, PAGE 25:

After a yucky couple of days, a dry weekend.

BUSIEST BUFFET IN BRANSON – A duck was heard saying to a pigeon, “We just had to stop at The Landing one more time before heading south.” If you and your family decide it would be fun to feed the birds this winter, use cracked corn, millet, or unsalted peanuts or sunflower seeds. Never feed bread to birds. (Photo by George Kurland. Feeding facts from www.audubon.org)

By GARY J. GROMAN, Independent Journalist The City of Branson has established a new department intended to save Branson businesses and developers time and money in their efforts in dealing with the city. As of January 3, 2022, the new Community Development Department (CDD) began the process of transitioning to a more effective and efficient “one-stop shop” for Branson businesses and

developers. It is located in the same area in City Hall as the old “Planning and Development Department.” The CDD replaces it, performing its functions and the additional operations necessary to provide Branson businesses and developers with one-stop-shop service.

John Manning, the Assistant Manager, will also be the Director of the CDD. He said that in many SEE CITY DEPARTMENT, PAGE 8

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Elevate Branson offers new apprentice program

Fall Creek Steak & Catfish House (Special to Branson Globe)

Popular Branson restaurant opens this weekend for season

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer One of Branson’s popular eateries opens this weekend for the 2022 season. The Fall Creek Steak and Catfish House kicks off a new year this Friday.

Open for lunch and dinner, the Fall Creek Steak and Catfish House, the original home of tossed rolls in the area, has been a mainstay in Branson for many years, serving some of the best steaks in the Ozarks, as well as many other delicious offerings. Their menu boasts of filet mignon, easily the most tender of all cuts of beef, as well as T-bone steaks, top sirloin, ribeye and more. Also featured are an array of appetizers, a large selection of sandwiches and salads, and a variety of dinner entrees, such as St. Louis style pork ribs, BBQ beef

brisket, grilled or fried shrimp, fried chicken and, of course, all-you-caneat Southern fried fish.

Back by popular demand will be recording artist and male vocalist of the year nominee Jeff Buckles, sharing his Music Memories Show, to add to your enjoyment. Buckle is well-known in the Branson area and is popular with the restaurant’s many repeat guests. This year, Buckles is joined on stage by Rose Wilcox, sharing the music of Patsy Cline, Karen Carpenter, Anne Murray, Bette Midler and others.

“We expect 2022 to be better than last year,” said Fall Creek Steak and Catfish House owner Nolan Fogle.

People are feeling better about traveling to Branson. Some guests come SEE FALL CREEK OPENS, PAGE 8

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Elevate Branson is joining forces with the United States Department of Labor to offer an apprentice program.

The new apprentice program, a feature of Elevate Branson’s work readiness program, Elevate Work, will offer a unique opportunity for those wishing to pursue a career in food handling. The program will allow those interested in a career in the food service industry the opportunity to get hands-on experience through Elevate Branson’s restaurant, Neighbors Hub, located on the Elevate Branson campus.

The apprentice program will give

future food service employees the opportunity to prepare for their future while being paid—as they gain valuable work experience, classroom instruction and transferable skills, as they prepare for their futures.

“This apprenticeship opportunity is the perfect addition to our workforce development program,” said Elevate Work Director Donna McConkey. “Our goal is that our students would be sought after, and that employers would line up to have an opportunity to work with one of our graduates. This apprenticeship program will equip our students to be the best applicants available.”

The Elevate Work program is a nine-week course that includes a challenging curriculum. Students are given opportunities to network and are mentored by members of our community workforce. The students gain interview experience and build connections with employers in our community, enabling them to find meaningful work following graduation.

The goal of combining the apprenticeship program with the already highly successful Elevate Work model is to provide additional experience for those who want to increase their employment options within the community.

Nashville Roadhouse Live opens for 2022 season

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Nashville Roadhouse Live has opened for the 2022 season. The show, featuring headliner Stevie Lee Woods, is one of Branson’s most popular shows.

Woods, an award-winning vocalist and entertainer brings Branson entertainment to new levels with his high-energy performances.

Woods is backed by an incredibly talented band, the Nashville Roadhouse Live Band, and together create a fun-filled show “Where Country

Meets Rock and Roll.”

The Nashville Roadhouse Live Theater at the Branson Star is the home to many spectacular shows.

The 2022 lineup includes Woods’ Nashville Road House Live Show, Trey Dees performing Dean Martin and Friends, the Georgina Holiday Show, Credence Cool Water Revue, the Outlaw Eagles, Phil Dalton Theater of Illusion, Best of Motown and More, That Mentalist Guy and Nashville Roadhouse Presents.

Nashville Roadhouse Live can be

seen on Saturdays at 8 p.m. now through March 12, then will go to their regular season schedule of Friday and Saturday evenings. The Credence Cool Water Revue Show begins on February 15, and the Outlaw Eagles Show is set to begin on February 16. Starting dates for all of the other shows at the Nashville Roadhouse Live Theatre at the Branson Star are slated for March or April.

For more information, call the theater at 417-320-3418.

West 76 Country Boulevard lane closure Feb. 3 - WEATHER PERMITTING The City of Branson Public Works Department will close the westbound lane of West 76 Country Boulevard, in front of

the Titanic Museum on Thursday, February 3, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. to disassemble and remove the Christmas tree at the Titanic Mu-

seum, weather permitting.

Drivers are asked to use the westbound turn lane to navigate through the Gretna intersection

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The Tri-Lakes Board of Realtors presents grants

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Several area not-for-profit organizations were recipients of generous donations recently through the Tri-Lakes Board of Realtors Good Neighbor grants.

Thanks to the generosity of the Board of Realtors, eight local organizations were presented with checks totaling $12,000 during the Tri-Lakes Board of Realtors’ (TLBOR) monthly meeting.

“Realtors live and work here.

We love our community. We want to give back to help others,” explained TLBOR Board President David Gubin. “Through the Good Neighbor Fund, the realtors and affiliate members of the Tri-Lakes Board can give back to those who are helping the community.”

Since its inception in 2007, the

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Tri-Lakes Humane Society, Reeds Spring

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

Gift of Hope was one of eight nonprofit organizations presented with a generous grant by the Tri-Lakes Board of Realtors. (Special to Branson Globe) TLBOR Good Neighbor Fund has presented grants totaling more than $60,000 to 501(c)(3) organizations who offer their assistance or services to members of our community who are in need.

Recipients of grant funding for 2022 included the Taney County 100 Club, CHANCES of Stone County, Gift of Hope, Faith Community Health Center, the Taneyhills Library, the Women’s

Crisis Center of Taney County, and the Brook Wellness Center.

Much of the money used for the TLBOR Good Neighbor Fund grants is the result of an annual Board of Realtors fundraiser.

For more information on the Good Neighbor Fund grant application process, contact Julie Bolton at 417-338-4555 or via email at julie@tlbor.com.

RUTH is an 8-month-old female. This cutie is energetic and playful. She came from a large litter so she gets along well with other cats. You can’t go wrong with this sweet girl.

28th Hot Winter Fun Big Show promises to be one hot show Submitted to Branson Globe Experience Branson’s 28th Annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at 3 p.m. at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater.

Each year the Hot Winter Fun Big Show provides an opportunity to see portions of several Branson shows. Confirmed shows on stage include New South from Grand Country Music Hall, Jerry Presley’s Elvis Live, the Hughes Music Show,

the SIX show, Legends In Concert, Re-Vibe, Hughes Brothers Country Music Show, Tamara Tinoco from Hamners’ Unbelievable Variety Show, Carpenters Once More, Stevie Lee Woods and the Nashville Roadhouse Band, Best of Motown, A Neil Diamond Tribute starring Keith Allyn, Steve Sanders – That Mentalist Guy, and The Golden Sounds of the Platters from Hot Hits Theatre. Special this year will be a performance from the Hughes

Brothers Christmas Show.

Tickets for Branson’s 28th Annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show can be purchased by calling Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater directly at 417-339-3003. Tickets are $40 for regular seating; rows 1-6 are $45.

Also available is the $60 VIP balcony package. The VIP package includes reserved VIP overlook seating, heavy hors d’oeuvres, non-alcoholic beverages, access to a cash bar, and meetand-greets with many of the stars.

JAY is a 1-year-old male Shepherd/Akita mix. He was owner relinquished with his brother and sister. He is playful and friendly, just as an adorable guy should be. Come by the shelter and check him out.

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hours to research the average family would find overwhelming. The Network is continuing to work on behalf of Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 families such as that of Maria McCawley, who shared at the 2021 POW/ MIA Remembrance Service her own story of growing up wondering about her father. POW/ MIA bracelets are being made for those soldiers. The Network still accepts orders for bracelets, as well as connecting bracelets returned by the original wearer to former POWs who did finally make it home, if the service member is still living. “We still receive numerous bracelets each month for forwarding,” said Schantag. If the original wearer has died, bracelets found and returned by family are added to a bracelet display at an Air Force museum in California to continue the honor and memory.

POW Network maintains online bios of Vietnam POW/ MIA’s, with over 2,500 names and stories online, as well as notes on illness and obituaries.

The Network coordinates “love letters” from faithful bracelet wearers to the families of the still-missing from Vietnam, and posts status updates including news of remains that are finally located and brought home. There is also a list of post-Vietnam captured/returned/missing soldiers, plus U.S. hostages or political prisoners.

Another aspect of Network services is helping expose cases of “Stolen Valor,” an epidemic of falsely claiming military service or awards to better someone’s position in the public eye. Schantag said reports come daily, and she and other volunteers work with a specialized group of experts to pursue military and historical information, proving or disproving the claims and providing definitive answers for those asking questions like “Was he really a SEAL?” or even just family cu-

riosity like “What did my grandpa actually do?” The COVID-19 situation has unfortunately created delays and headaches with the National Personnel Records Center, but in the meantime, POW Network volunteers are working with a production company on a TV documentary, providing 25 years of case histories to help move the project forward.

Schantag writes a quarterly column for the American ExPOW Association magazine, focusing on the issues at hand but also inviting those unfamiliar with Branson’s Homecoming Week to plan a visit and check out the welcome and honor they will find. She also travels to military reunions and other special events and hosts an information table at

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local festivals and events. Keep up on POW Network projects, or donate toward the valuable work of helping families find closure, at pownetwork.org and fakewarriors.org.

Like many other veteran service groups, Schantag and her team are volunteers, with their own families and jobs, so when you see them around town, give them a heartfelt thanks!

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Train Up a Child: The value of storytelling

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n recent years there has been a significant emphasis on reading books to children. Reading to children is a very good thing, but telling stories to children adds a dimension that reading to children does not. Books for young children usually provide illustrations for children to use for understanding.

When children listen to stories, they must make their own mental images, and to do so requires listening carefully. Storytelling has almost become a lost art in many

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lion. This story can help a child feel self-worth. The “Emperor’s New Clothes” is a story that teaches children to be careful about what they believe. “Stone Soup” helps children understand the power of persuasion.

It also helps a child understand how easily it is to be taken in and that we should not be selfish. These are only a few of the old stories that children love to hear and provide good learning at the same time.

Sometimes it is good to let children or others participate in telling the story. It is good to let them be creative and change stories if they want. For example, on one occasion two of our grandchildren, their mother, grandfather and I were traveling. I suggested we all participate in telling the story of the three pigs. We took turns and each person added to what had been said before. When it was grandpa’s turn, he said, “Those little pigs decided they didn’t want apples

at all. They said, ‘Let’s go get some ice cream and let that ole wolf get apples if he wants!” The grandchildren laughed for the next 10 miles or so. That was a springboard for them to become creative and make up their own variations of the story.

Telling stories costs no money but creates pleasant lifelong memories.

They can be told while sitting and waiting in a car, at bedtime, while traveling, or perhaps on a cold winter evening. Storytelling provides a great amount of satisfaction for both the storyteller and the listener while the children learn invaluable lessons.

Note: Some of the lessons in my book, “Let the Children Come” contain additional stories that can be told to children. It is available on Amazon and can also be ordered from me through my website at www.patlambchristianauthor.com or my e-mail: patsylamb1936@gmail.com.

Breakfast at Tiffany’s: ‘You are so beautiful to me’

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households. It is an art that, in my opinion, needs to be revived.

As children listen to stories, they develop listening skills, become creative as they are required to visualize scenes, and are treated to many subjects not covered in books. As parents or grandparents tell stories of past experiences, the children gain a better understanding of the storyteller.

What kind of stories can we tell children? Our own experiences provide a wealth of material. In addition, Bible stories or some of the oldies that contain morals are good. Many of Aesop’s fables teach children valuable behavioral lessons. “The Fox and the Crane” teaches consideration of others. “The Fox and the Crow” teaches not to be taken in by flattery. “The Lion and the Mouse” teaches that size is not always the important thing and that even a little mouse can be more powerful than a

BY TIFFANY BROWN Staff Writer By staff writer Tiffany Brown’s dad, Ervin Ellsworth

hat’s it! I’m done!” I remember well those words spewing out of my mouth. It was early in our relationship. Alice was 17; I was 19 and as my dad would say “Not even dry behind our ears yet.” We had been dating for several months now and spent as much time together as possible while living 30 miles apart. I can remember it being a Saturday morning sitting in front of a big picture window at Alice’s parents’

home. Tuned into one of our favorite soft rock radio stations, the sun had lit the living room up with such brilliant light that it would seem nothing could cloud the day.

Boy was I wrong!

I really don’t know what led to the arguments that would ensue, but I’m sure it didn’t amount to a “Hill of Beans.” All of a sudden, we were lashing out at each other with little if any restraint. Such hurtful, abased words, never to

be erased through the annals of time, seemed only to accelerate as minutes passed by. Me being the stubborn hard head that I am and thinking I could end this war quickly, shouted “Maybe we shouldn’t be together!” which was reverberated back at me in a now low voice “Maybe we shouldn’t.”

Ouch!

I stood outraged staring for a few moments and then announcSEE TIFFANY’S, PAGE 13

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Reflections: It’s not worldly wealth that counts

BY CINDY THOMAS Staff Writer

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veryday life stories often provide the perfect illustration for spiritual principles. Jesus used stories about farming, money management, household chores and other duties in parables that began, “The Kingdom of heaven is like . . . .”

One of my favorite illustrations occurred decades ago. During high

school and college, I often spent part of summer vacation with my sister, who was nine years older than me and married with children. My brother-in-law, Johnnie, served in the Army in Vietnam and then started a drywall business with his brother. Their crew of Arkansas hillbilly boys had built a solid reputation for quality work, completed on time, and that summer they had a good contract with a popular mall chain store.

One evening, as he drove home in his work truck, a ‘66 Mustang parked on a car lot caught Johnnie’s eye. Johnnie liked Mustangs.

He stopped his truck and got out to look at the car. A salesman hurried out, but obviously disappointed by Johnnie’s demeanor and clothing,

seemed more interested in making sure he didn’t plan to steal the Mustang than in giving him much information about it. And when another guy pulled in, flashily dressed and talking about how much he liked that car, the salesman promptly gave him, not Johnnie, the sales pitch.

What that salesman didn’t know is that my brother-in-law had just picked up a large progress payment on his mall job. A worn leather wallet, in a pair of jeans that shed dried drywall mud with every step, held enough cash to cover expenses and give my sister household money for the next month with more than enough left to pay for the car, but Johnnie couldn’t get the salesman’s attention long enough to make an offer, so he left. The car sat there

for several weeks, but my annoyed brother-in-law never stopped again.

I found the story amusing and mentioned it to my dad, who laughed and said, “I guess that salesman hadn’t read the book of James,” referring to chapter two where early Christians were cautioned against favoring people who appeared wealthy over those in shabby clothing. James’s own experience likely influenced this warning as Matthew’s gospel says Jesus’ hometown folks, including his brothers of which James was one, didn’t think a carpenter from an average family could accomplish much, let alone be the Messiah. Jesus himself also told a parable comparing the spiritual heart of a rich man to the poor man at his gate hoping for leftovers.

The warning is still appropriate today. Big spiritual things are often accomplished by quiet, unassuming prayer warriors. They may not be on the praise team or able to give much in the offering. Some are elderly or frail. Some clean the restroom or make the coffee.

Others donate their repair skills or intentionally live in a less fashionable neighborhood to befriend people. On earth, they’re in the background, but in heaven, they will receive their reward.

Read more from Cindy at http:// www.CynthiaJThomas.com, where she shares devotional thoughts, encouraging stories and resources, and memories of her World War II veteran father and others of The Greatest Generation.

Been Thinkin’ About...the quiet winter’s dark

BY JOSHUA HESTON StateoftheOzarks Media & Design

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allow winter seasons are often the hardest. I think it’s

the simple waiting that slowly gets to us.

Like many of my generation, I spent much of my 20s trying to figure out what to do with my life, even while teaching college graphic arts, trying not to injure myself through Matt Furey’s bodyweight exercises, and occasionally ice skating at the local rink. It was a happy life but there was a nagging sense I was waiting.

Waiting for what? I knew not.

The epiphany of an Ozarks-ded-

icated online magazine took place in the spring of 2006. Then there was another year of waiting as the layout was slowly developed.

Then, the excitement of StateoftheOzarks’ launch in fall of 2007.

Then, the first round of heady work, culminating in an early January trip that left me feeling strangely empty.

What was next? I asked myself.

A month later, I found myself still with no answer. I could remain in Illinois, waiting. The Ozarks

were seven hours away. And I was home where it was safe.

I remember the moment well: The winter sunset’s pinks and reds and yellows had changed to a dark and hollow blue. Bare trees’ black silhouettes framed crystal stars. The temperature plunged and misty air to rushed from the deep ravine bordering the eastern edges of our place. A cold, strange wind blew from down beyond the barn.

There seemed a whisper of

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nother week at the Capitol has passed. I am happy to share that some of my bills are moving forward. Many students visited the Capitol for School Choice Week. I also spoke to Senator Josh Hawley about fighting for freedom during an event he hosted for members of the Missouri General Assembly. I am continuing to fight for you day in and day out in Jefferson City.

This week in the State Capitol we celebrated School Choice Week. Many students from different parts of our state

visited the Capitol. I was proud to be the recipient of an award as a School Choice Champion.

I am extremely proud to know that my work in the Capitol can improve the lives of many students in our state.

House Bill 2096 has officially passed in the House Committee on Professional Registration and Licensing House Bill 2096 passed in the House Committee on Professional Registration and Licensing. If this bill passes on the floor it would make it easier for prospective patients to access

physical therapists.

As many of you know, United States Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri is a warrior for liberty. I had the pleasure of speaking with him at a dinner in Jefferson City. We spoke about the different ways that he can help Missourians in Congress. I told him I prayed for his success and for the many bills he was pushing in Washington, D.C., to provide freedom for Americans.

A group of constituents, “We the People of Missouri,” came to visit me this week. They

have a chapter in Taney County. We spoke about the importance of fighting Critical Race Theory in the classroom. While they were here, I told them about my different bills to stop vaccine passports. I am encouraged by their prayers.

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sorts in that onrushing mist.

That, in the midst of a quiet, fallow season, I was taking some great and terrible risk. A life-changing step in the quiet winter’s dark.

In the freezing temperatures, I gathered my bed sheets from the backyard clothesline and hurried inside to the light and warmth and comfort of the only home I had ever known.

But early the next morning, I headed south. To the Ozarks.

hesitate to contact my office should you like to request one.

Need to contact my office?

Please call my office at 573751-1309 if we can ever be of assistance to you or stop by our office in Jefferson City in Room 116-5. Myself or my Legislator Assistant Perla Lauderdale are happy to help.

Brian H. Seitz State Representative of the 156th District 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 116-5 Jefferson City, MO 65101 Telephone: 573-751-1309

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cities, having a City Administrator and Assistant City Administrator, it’s common that the Assistant City Administrator also has a department.

In a recent interview, Manning points out that the new CDD is part of an internal reorganization of the city’s Admin, Finance, Fire, Planning, Police, Public Works, and Utilities. Its purpose is to synchronize economic and community development activities into a “one-

stop shop” focusing on efficient and effective operations for Branson citizens, businesses and developers.

On January 27, 2022, CDD Director John Manning took part in a “Question and Answer Format” interview with the Branson Globe.

The questions asked by the Globe, preceded by BG and Manning’s answers by JM, are presented below: BG: How does the dual role between Assistant City Administration and Director of Community Development work?

JM: In many cities with a City Administrator and Assistant City

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Administrator, it’s common that the Assistant City Administrator also has a Department.

BG: Will this reorganization cost the city any additional positions or money?

JM: No. BG: Will it help to bring new businesses into Branson?

JM: It will make the process easier.

BG: How will it do that?

JM: We are taking the city’s “Open For Business Program” and turning it into a department where you will have, ideally, a one-stopshop for business development, relicensing, etc. all in one spot all the time, not just on Tuesday morning at 0800, but all week long.

BG: Will that one-stop-shop philosophy apply to existing businesses that have business problems with the city of Branson?

JM: Yes. BG: How long is this transitional process going to take?

JM: I truly believe in the old Navy SEAL motto, “Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.” We are conducting a methodical process and are not rushing. We have to remember that because we are not growing in the number of people or positions, everybody that was doing a job in December still has that job to do today,

only we are adding the burden of transitioning into a new department.

BG: So they will be performing the same duties they were performing, just in this department?

JM: Exactly. The vast majority are performing the exact same functions, with some having additional duties.

BG: Do you see a possibility of actually saving the city money?

JM: Definitely. As an example, we are not backfilling Joel’s position as the Director of Planning and Development. Over time, in efficiency and effectiveness, we’ll save money for the City of Branson’s municipal government. But the real big deal is, hopefully, we will be saving Branson’s businesses and developers time and money in their efforts in dealing with us.

BG: Would that apply to not only incoming businesses but existing businesses?

JM: Yes. Just one example would be reinspections. As we get this department up and running, put everybody under one roof, with one level of supervision, and make some of our processes and procedures more efficient, reinspections will be smoother, faster, and easier to work through with the one-stopshopping process that CDD offers.

bransonglobe.com BG: How have existing city businesses been incorporated into the process of developing this new department?

JM: In addition to the ongoing daily assessments and adjustments taking place, at two points in the process, we will have formal assessments where we take a deep dive look at where we are. These will involve not only CDD staff but also some of the businesses involved with the department during the transition period. We will reach back out and ask them for a little help in assessing how well we are doing.

BG: What’s the one thing you want our citizens to know about the new Community Development Department?

JM: For the typical resident of Branson, it will be seamless. It will not negatively impact them.

For existing businesses, the biggest impact will be increased efficiency for those having to come to the city to get business licenses, reinspections, or permits for their business, etc. For new businesses coming to Branson, it will provide, right off the bat, a “one-stop-shop” helping them all on the way to get their business up and running from scratch.”

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down from the Midwest and surrounding states. People love coming from nearby and other states to safe, close and fun places in Branson.

They have fun catching hot rolls and enjoy great food. Word of mouth brings many folks coming back.”

In addition to Fall Creek Steak and Catfish House, Fogle and his wife own a number of other Branson restaurants, including Pasghetti’s, Cici’s Pizza, Whipper Snappers Seafood Buffet and others.

Fall Creek Steak and Catfish House is located at 997 State Highway 165, Branson. The restaurant is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.

For more information, call them at 417-336-5060 or visit their website, www.bransonsbestrestaurants.com.

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Annual Wedding Expo helps brides and grooms plan their special day

Gracelin Garibay was one of the models in the Wedding Expo Fashion Show.

(Special to Branson Globe)

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer The Branson Wedding Expo, held last weekend, introduced brides and grooms to businesses

that could help make their weddings even more special.

Held at the Branson Event Center on January 30, the Wedding

Expo was organized by Touch of Class, and co-sponsored by Branson Party Rentals, Rosewood Floral and the Branson Event Center.

The expo featured a variety of vendors from throughout the Ozarks, all showcasing items of interest to those planning a wedding, including photographers, floral and wedding decor, venues, DJs, wedding cakes, spas and more. The annual event allowed couples to meet with vendors, see their latest offerings, and ultimately plan their wedding—all in one place.

Lana Johnson, owner of Touch of Class, has been organizing the Wedding Expo for 24 years. This year’s attendance was excellent, according to Johnson, with ap-

proximately 350 attending the annual event.

“A bridal fashion show took place, showing the latest in wedding gowns, bridesmaid and flower girl dresses, mother’s dresses and tuxedos,” said Johnson.

Couples were also invited to register for thousands of dollars in prizes from the vendors, including free wedding cakes, photography packages, gift certificates and more.

“We want to thank all of the vendors, fashion show models, and support crew that make this great event possible,” said Johnson. And, most of all, thank you to the brides and grooms that come out and support our small, local businesses in the Branson area.

We all appreciate the community support.”

The Wedding Expo is held each January. For more information on next year’s event, visit www.bransonweddingexpo.com.

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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH HONORED – Reeds Spring Middle School honors seventh graders and eighth graders who make the school a better place. January Students of the Month were MJ Bridges, Calvin Waters, and Jayla Murphy.

HOLLISTER STUDENTS AWARDED CENTRAL BANK CHARACTER CHAMPIONS – Three Hollister Elementary and Middle School Students were recognized as Character Champions by Central Bank of Branson. Silas Fisher (sixth grade), Aubrey Woods (fifth grade), and Riley Blevins (fourth grade) were presented the Character Champion Award before a varsity girls’ basketball home game.

Presenting the awards on behalf of Central Bank of Branson was Roger Frieze, Vice President Commercial Loans. Central Bank of Branson has been awarding local students who exhibit outstanding character for 23 years.

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Taco Lady at Table Rock Lake moving their location

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer The Taco Lady at Table Rock Lake is moving.

Jody Palmer and her husband, Travis, own and operate the popular Branson West food truck, featuring delicious Southern California-style Mexican food.

“We are moving to the plaza across the street from Harter House in Kimberling City,” said Jody. “It will be called The Taco Lady’s Food Truck Cafe.”

The new location will provide their customers with inside dining, out of the elements.

One thing that won’t change is the Food Truck’s amazing menu.

The Palmers will continue to offer their guests the best in Mexican food, including tacos, quesadillas, tamales and carne asada burritos,

as well as soup bowls, chili dogs, burgers and much more.

Well-known for being caring members of their community, Jody and Travis have offered a program they call “Feeding our Friends,” which allows families to come in and eat a taco dinner, free of charge, with no questions asked. For the Palmers, it’s a way of giving back to the community.

“Customers donate $20 towards a ‘Taco Family’ to place on the wall for someone else to use, free of charge,” Jody explained. “In return, we give that person 50% off of their meal, in appreciation for their donation. We have fed dozens of local families. We will be continuing and growing that program to provide free meals to families. They just come and take a ‘Taco Family’ off of the board and hand it to us, tell us how many are eating, and

we do the rest. Full meal—taco, beans, rice and drinks. With our new location, we are hoping to help even more families through more donations from our friends in the community that keep it going.”

Palmer continued, “We are building a stage and planning to have weekly live entertainment in our new location. Families who utilize our program—and all of our customers—will be able to enjoy a meal, and entertainment, if they choose to.”

While exact days and hours of operation in their new location have not yet been determined, the Palmers are hoping to make the move this month. Their new address is 11863 Highway 13 in Kimberling City.

For more information, visit their Facebook page, The Taco Lady at Table Rock Lake.

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Reeds Spring School District gives Excellence Awards to two employees SUBMITTED to Branson Globe Every month the Reeds Spring School District recognizes one teacher and one non-teaching staff member with Excellence Awards. January’s recipients are Bryon Vermillion and Sonny Young.

Vermillion is the head custodian at Reeds Spring High School.

A student nominated him for the award, saying that Vermillion has a happy attitude every day.

Young is the construction

teacher at Gibson Technical Center. His students graduate from the program with valuable, jobready skills and OSHA industry safety certifications that will allow them to be prepared as they enter the workforce.

Reeds Spring Excellence Awards are new this year. They replaced the former Employee of the Month and Teacher of the Month awards. The nomination process is open to students, staff, parents and the community.

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ing “That’s it! I’m done! I’m outa’ here!” Hurrying to the door thinking at some moment I would hear “Please, don’t leave me!” All I could hear was Casey Kasem in the background, announcing the next song to be aired. Feeling as though I was about to make the worst mistake of my life, I raised my hand to open the door. I sighed one last time and looked back at her as the melody of a song began to play in the background. Turning back to the door I heard, “You are so beautiful to me. You’re everything I hoped for; you’re everything I need. You are so beautiful to me.” I didn’t know God could

work through Joe Cocker, but he did! At that moment, my eyes began to swell as tears rolled down my cheeks like rivers of shame, knowing how foolish I had become. Looking back at Alice, her response was the same. Running to each other’s arms, we embraced each other like a bear trap, both of us realizing this was where we wanted to spend our forever.

Now 42 years later with three children, eight grandchildren, and numerous other children not birthed by us but loved never the less, I still get weak in my knees when looking into Alice’s eyes and I still hear the words to that song, “You are so beautiful to me!” Happy Valentine’s Day, love of my life!

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Stock Market Insights with Richard Baker: Just supersize it

By Dr. Richard L. Baker, AIF® Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor at Steadfast Wealth Management I worked at McDonald’s for some of high school and college.

It was hard and greasy work, but it kept gas in my car. Now looking at McDonald’s from a stock investment perspective, it seems my former employer is a perfect example of what the companies we are investing in are dealing with in this high inflationary environment.

Due to rising inflation, McDonald’s announced that it expects their

food and paper costs to almost double this year compared to what they were paying for the same things in 2021. To counter those costs, they are raising prices for their food to remain profitable, while trying to do so in a way that their customers still see it as a value. It is a difficult balancing act for every company these days.

McDonald’s and other restaurants are dealing with not only rising costs but also worker shortages and major supply-chain problems.

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However, they are finding ways to adapt and remain profitable.

McDonald’s announced in their earnings report on 1/27/22 that their U.S. same-store sales went up 7.5% for the last quarter of 2021 according to the Wall Street Journal on 1/27/22. (It was probably because I started to really like those new chicken sandwiches and have given the Missouri stores a fair amount of cash.)

Restaurants and other companies are getting creative to maintain profits and keep shareholders happy. McDonald’s has raised prices; they increased their menu prices

by 6% last year and to combat the worker shortage they raised wages by 10% according to the same article.

Follow the math here, supplies increased by roughly 100% and wages went up by 10% but they ‘only’ raised menu prices by 6%.

That’s not the math shareholders are wanting.

In the same Wall Street Journal article on 1/27/22, McDonald’s reported a quarterly earnings-pershare of $2.23 which was below analysts’ expectations of $2.34 a share because of higher expenses for workers and supplies. They didn’t miss the earnings by much, and I would contend that they are adjusting to this high inflation environment pretty well. I hope the rest

of the stocks on the stock exchange are just as creative.

I suggest they quit teasing with that elusive McRib and keep it on the menu permanently. But they didn’t ask me.

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2022 Home Show offers everything you need for your ‘home sweet home’

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer The 2022 Branson Home Show is set for February 11, 12 and 13, and promises to have everything for your home under one roof.

Sponsored by The Fireplace Pool, Spa and Solar, along with the Branson Vacation Channel, the Branson Home Show features dozens of vendors with anything and everything you can imagine for home building, remodeling, renovations, upgrading and more.

“If you are all about Home Sweet Home, then the 2022 Home Show is where you need to be,” said Scott Earls, owner of the Branson Vacation Channel.

“You’ll be visiting one-on-one with the people that can make your home dreams come true.

And, vendors will be selling at this show, so come ready to buy.”

Admission to the Branson Home Show is just $8 for the weekend, or only $7 with the

donation of nonperishable food items, to be given to local food pantries. A gift will be given to the first 50 paid admissions on Friday and on Sunday.

The Branson Home Show will be held at the Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa and Convention Center, located at 415 State Highway 265 in Branson. The event is slated for 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, February 11; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 13.

For more information or for an exhibitor application, visit www. bransonhomeshow.com or call 417-294-6505.

Said Earls, “There’s nothing more important to families than their home, whether they are ready to buy a home, build a home or enhance the home they already have. In just one weekend, you can see everything for your home under one roof.”

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Branson meetings for February posted on website SUBMITTED to Branson Globe All City Board of Aldermen, as well as City Board and Committee meetings for the month of February are on the front page of the City’s website, BransonMo.Gov under the “All Meetings” calendar feature.

Agendas for each of these meetings can also be found on the City’s website under the “Agendas & Minutes” section. Agendas are generally posted a few days before each meeting. Citizens and community members are encouraged to check this calendar feature and the meeting agendas on a regular basis. You can find a list of all City Boards and Committees, what they do and who is on them in the

“Boards & Committees” section of the City’s website.

If there is an agenda item you have a question or concern about, residents should reach out to the aldermen who represent the ward in which they live. The aldermen are elected by the residents to represent the residents in their ward.

You can find the names of the aldermen, the ward in which they represent, and their contact information on the front page of our website, BransonMo.Gov. As a reminder, all board of aldermen meetings and most board and committee meetings are livestreamed at BransonMo.Gov/ Livestream and can be replayed at any time.

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Wooden toys teach children valuable skills

A wooden name puzzle (www.puzzlestools.com) SUBMITTED to Branson Globe With the weather forecast predicting snow and ice may come thoughts of how to keep kids entertained when school is not in session, once the fun is worn off of snow play.

Don’t necessarily reach for the tech gadgets, though. Instead, consider toys that have stood the test of time and don’t require batteries. Most adults can remember hours of

fun and the satisfying feel of Lincoln logs, wooden blocks, interlocking train sets such as Brio, or wooden puzzles.

Custom woodworker Jim Beachler recently shared in his blog some of the benefits of wooden toys. Parents who have some of those items stashed may discover a new world of fun with their children by taking time to play

with them and sharing stories of their childhood.

Screen time does have its place, of course, as children learn to interact with the modern world and use school learning platforms. Despite that, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends toddlers and young children watch no more than one hour of quality programming per day, and children 18 months and younger not use screens except for occasional video chatting. Rather, children benefit more from outside play, interaction with other children, and playing with physical toys which help their brains flourish and are far better for their eyesight.

Wooden toys date back for centuries, and the sensory experiences of touching and exploring their shape and

weight help build hand-eye coordination and boost memory. Babies learn and explore through touch, often placing objects in their mouths, and wooden toys are an organic way to establish connection with their senses. Wooden shapes, letters and numbers support emerging literacy skills without the distraction of technology, and basic minimalist toys spark imagination as children express themselves or create their own games and building projects.

In addition, quality wooden toys often last a lifetime with little or no repair needed.

Think outside the toy box when planning gifts, too. A sturdy wooden stool can empower kids to learn chores and help around the house; with just a little instruction they can learn to use the stool

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Quality wooden puzzles improve hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills while also encouraging problem-solving and shape recognition and improving memory.

Adding a puzzle top to a step stool doubles the benefits.

When he’s not blogging about wood, Jim Beachler designs and builds in his shop, Hollow Woodworks, in Ferguson, Missouri, using quality U.S.A.-made materials; check it out at www.puzzlestools. com. Prefer to shop in person, handling the pieces for yourself? Not to worry—it’s just a few more weeks of winter until spring craft shows and farmers’ markets, a great way to chat with local woodworkers about that perfect custom toy or piece of décor.

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Whatever It Takes fund provides lifeline for patients

SUBMITTED to Branson Globe When a patient in the hospital is healthy enough to go home, sometimes the biggest barrier between them and the comforts of home is what they need when they get there.

“Oftentimes when patients are being discharged, they can’t safely go home without items like oxygen, medication or a walker,” explained Cox Branson Social Work Department Manager Janine Johns-Shaffer.

“If a patient doesn’t have insurance, they have to pay out of pocket. For some patients, they simply do not have the funds to pay for those items.”

That is where Skaggs Foundation’s Whatever It Takes fund comes in to help.

“For individuals who have nowhere else to turn to pay for necessities, our Whatever It Takes fund provides a lifeline so that they can transition from the hospital to home,” said Skaggs Foundation President Meghan Connell. “We can’t think of a better name for the fund that literally was established to help with whatever it takes.”

The Whatever It Takes fund was created approximately nine years ago. Since that time, the Foundation has helped fill hundreds of needs

for patients. Last year, the Foundation was able to bless 51 individuals through the fund.

“The Whatever It Takes fund is a lifesaver for some of our patients,” Shaffer said. “It is the difference sometimes between a patient being able to go home or having to stay in the hospital and when hospital beds are desperately needed, it is important that we get folks home when they are ready. It’s important for the hospital and it’s important for recovery of the individual.”

Shaffer said with the rising number of COVID-19 patients, the need for assistance with oxygen is growing.

“Patients who do not have insurance would have to pay out of pocket and for some, that is a huge burden,” Shaffer said. “The fact that we can get those folks a month supply of oxygen and they don’t have to stress about the cost, that is a blessing.”

Shaffer said they have stories every day of people who had no other resource, helped through the Whatever It Takes Fund.

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“This fund is vital and we couldn’t do this without the generosity of our community,” Connell said. “The dollars donated to this fund go right back out into the community to help our friends and neighbors regain their health.”

To donate to the Whatever It Takes Fund, visit SkaggsFoundation.org.

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TIM training will be held at the Greene County Public Safety Center, 330 W. Scott St., Springfield, on February 24, 2022, and March

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Reader’s Corner: Read the book or see the movie first?

By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer During junior high school, the right combination of good grades, good attendance, and reasonably good attitude, got me released from class for “movie day.”

(I’m “projector and reel” old.)

One feature was “Gone with the Wind.” The movie was compelling, but when I read the book in high school, I was amazed how much more I learned about the Civil War, slavery and antebellum society, although I had to admit

recalling the stellar performances

by Clark Gable and Vivian Leigh helped me picture details.

Decades later, I worked my way through the “Lord of the Rings” books before permitting myself to watch the movies. I was glad I did—there were parts I wouldn’t have fully appreciated in the movies if I hadn’t already read them in detail.

So, which is better—read the book first, or see the movie first?

I consulted three young adult

experts, aka my family. Having homeschooled for some of their K-12 education, I knew their perspective would encompass a variety of learning styles.

Ashley (former English teacher turned entrepreneur and blogger): “I would always rather read the book first if I’m interested in reading it at all. An exception might be when a book series is released as a whole series of movies. For example, I watched the first Harry Potter movie, and it made me want to read the books before watching the rest of them.

I loved reading Charlotte’s Web even after seeing the movie; but I almost didn’t read it since I had seen it. On the other hand, a really well-done movie can be valuable on its own. Josiah (Ashley’s husband) hasn’t read the “Lord of the Rings” books but has enjoyed the movies multiple times. It’s a problem to watch a poorly done

movie first, though.” (Mom’s note: Ashley likes words; she talked in complete sentences before she was a year old, and could quote favorite storybooks at age 2.)

Brian (active, athletic youngster; now a worship pastor and a banker): “I like to watch the movie first and then do a deep dive with the book. I’ve never been disappointed by watching first and then reading. Also, it’s easier for me to visualize descriptions in the book if I’ve seen the movie.”

(Mom’s note: Brian has always been a visual learner; from guitar riffs to home repairs, show him something and his hands can do it.)

Luke (music performance degree, creative media designer): “I’ve never been one to read the book first because I’m such a movie guy, although I’m trying to change my ways! I choose mov-

ies based on actors and directors with a reputation of delivering an accurate representation of the story. But I still get a lot out of books after watching a movie, as the character development expands stuff the movie only touches on briefly to save time.” (Mom’s note: This kid analyzed movie music scores while others his age played video games.)

As these comments show, depending on learning style and preferences, either way works!

It’s worth pointing out that research is on the side of reading in terms of brain engagement and holistic interaction, so those who prefer movies for entertainment should incorporate reading into their lifestyle in other ways. (Seriously, research that!)

Weigh in on this topic or tell us your favorites! And remember, your local library is a great source for both books and movies.

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Hollister High School students take bronze in FCCLA event SUBMITTED to Branson Globe Three Hollister High School students brought home bronze medals from the FCCLA Region 10 STAR Events held at Missouri State University. Trinity Trout and Zoe Eubanks (seniors) and Kaitlyn Saint (junior) each earned a bronze medal in the FCCLA Knowledge STAR Event.

Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) Events are competitive events in which FCCLA members compete and are recognized for proficiency and achievement in chapter and

individual projects, leadership skills and career preparation.

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Branson’s Freedom Encounter to hold open house, Thursday, February 10 SUBMITTED to Branson Globe Freedom Encounter, Branson’s inspirational “Museum of America’s Founding” will host an open house on Thursday, February 10

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Second annual awards banquet honors Branson Police Department SUBMITTED to Branson Globe The Branson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (BCPAAA) hosted the second annual Branson Police Department Employee Awards Banquet recently. The evening included a special performance by magician Cody Lowery, key-

note speaker Brigadier General James Schreffler, presentation of award winners, and special recognition of Lt. Sean Barnwell who is retiring after 29 years of service. Chief Matthews presented the Pete and Carolyn Waldo Community Partnership Award to the BCPAAA. The

Community Partnership Award was presented for continued support of the police department. BCPAAA Board members in attendance accepted this award.

The BCPAAA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization formed in August 2019 and comprised

of citizen graduates of the Branson Police Department Police Citizen’s Academy. BCPAAA supports the department through volunteerism and financial support from donations and sponsorships. Of the funds, 100% are directed back to our “Hometown Heroes” the Branson Police. To date, BCPAAA has provided two awards banquets, a department/family picnic, funded special needs, provided monthly employee meals, and assisted at Shop with a Hero.

The 2022 BCPAAA goal is to create a “benevolence fund” to assist police employees in need after emergency situations. The BCPAAA is sponsoring a gun raffle and will host a booth at

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Rep. Seitz files legislation to resurrect Missouri Film Tax Credit SUBMITTED to Branson Globe Rep. Brian Seitz, R-Branson, announced today that he has filed legislation to resurrect Missouri’s film tax credit. House Bill 2099, which establishes the “Missouri Entertainment Industry Investment Act” and the “Missouri Entertainment Industry Postproduction Investment Act” would authorize a tax credit for any production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company and its affiliates.

“The Missouri film tax credit expired in 2013, and with it Missouri’s chances of attracting projects from this major industry took a severe hit,” Seitz said. “The states surrounding Missouri are beginning to institute their own film tax credits as a way to take advantage of our region’s natural charm and beauty that can be mimicked, but not matched. This is an industry that could create a huge economic impact for both my district and our state. It is time to reinstate this tax credit and bring the film and television industry back to Missouri.”

The tax credit will be available for any production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company and its affiliates that invest in a state-certified production approved by the Missouri Film Commission and the Department of Economic Development (DED) and whose average annual total production expenditures, as defined in the bill, in Mis-

souri did not exceed $30 million for the three preceding tax years. The tax credit under the bill will be allowed if the base investment, as defined in the bill, in Missouri equals or exceeds $500,000 for qualified production activities, except that any qualified interactive entertainment production company shall be allowed the tax credit under this bill if the base investment in Missouri equals or exceeds $250,000 for qualified production activities on or after January 1, 2023, and shall be allowed a tax credit equal to 20% of the base investment in this state. The production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company shall be allowed an additional tax credit equal to 10% of such base investment if the qualified production activity includes a qualified Missouri promotion.

“Projects that portray Missouri should be filmed in Missouri, and this legislation will attract those projects back to our state,” Seitz said. “This legislation will lead to

job creation, increased tax revenue and increased tourism. Some have expressed concerns that this brings Hollywood’s issues and politics to our state, but surrounding states have not seen that to be the case. Oklahoma is currently seeing more projects than they can approve after renewing their tax credit, and many of these projects are independent, Christian films.

We can maintain our Missouri way of life and Midwestern values while also taking advantage of new economic opportunities. This is a pie that we are not currently getting a piece of, and if this legislation passes, we will get our seat at the table.”

Seitz added, “On Jan. 13, 2022, Mansion Entertainment Group (MEG), based in my hometown of Branson, announced a major expansion of their brand to include Mansion Animation, Mansion Sound, Mansion Film and Television and Mansion Studios. This expansion will include pre- and post-production facilities, state of

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By EMMA HINGANT, Olympics. com With Beijing 2022 around the corner, Olympics.com introduces you to the 30 young guns you should watch in every sport at the Winter Olympic Games from February 4, 2022.

The Beijing 2022 Olympic Games, taking place between February 4 and 20, will be the opportunity to watch the best athletes on the planet compete in 15 sports.

Some have youth on their side and will be making their debuts at the Games. Olympics.com compiled the names of 30 young athletes—15 women and 15 men—to watch during the Olympics this year.

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• Lucas Braathen (NOR), 21 Braathen has already showed he’s a precocious talent, winning the 2020/21 World Cup opener in Sölden last year.

Biathlon • Elvira Oeberg (SWE), 22 The sister of the Olympic 15km individual biathlon champion, Hanna Oeberg, was 12th on the overall World Cup rankings in 2020/21 and won a silver medal this year in the sprint event in Oestersund in

December. She is one of the fastest biathletes on the circuit.

• Sebastian Samuelsson (SWE), 24 Samuelsson is the reigning Olympic pursuit silver medallist and won the title at only 20 years old, while also taking home gold in the relay competition. This year, the Swede won the first two sprints of the 2021/22 season at home in Östersund, and is sure to be a strong contender in all of the biathlon events at Beijing 2022.

Bobsleigh • Laura Nolte (GER), 23 Gold medallist at the Youth Olympics Lillehammer 2016, Nolte went on to become the 2021 European champion in the two-woman event. She also has two bronze medals from the world championships in the two-woman event and the monobob.

• Michael Vogt (SUI), 24 The Swiss pilot became the junior world champion in January 2021 in the four-man bobsleigh. He managed three podiums in the 2020/21 World Cup season in the two-man event, including one where he finished ahead of German driver Johannes Lochner.

Cross-Country Skiing • Frida Karlsson (SWE), 22 In the absence of her compatriot, Linn Svahn, who is nursing a shoulder injury, Karlsson might be the young Swede to watch in this sport. She earned six medals over two world championships: one gold (in the team relay), three silver (in the classic and freestyle 10km, and in the skiathlon) and two bronze (in the 30km event).

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world championships in the team relay.

Curling • Bobby Lammie (GBR), 24 Second to skip Bruce Mouat for Team Great Britain’s curling team, Lammie has ranked fifth in shot percentage for second positions at the 2021 world championships.

• Ekaterina Kuzmina (ROC), 25 In a sport where athletes are usually over 30, Ekaterina Kuzmina is bringing youth to the ROC team although she has plenty of experience. As lead, she won the 2021 world championships and finished fourth at the European championships in November.

Figure Skating • Kamila Valieva (ROC), 15 Valieva has taken the skating world by storm this year in her first season on the senior international circuit. She set world-record scores at the Rostelecom Cup in late November and is armed with a triple Axel and both the quadruple toe and Salchow jumps.

• Kagiyama Yuma (JPN), 18 Kagiyama is the Youth Olympics Lausanne 2020 champion and has made a meteoric rise to take his place among the top men in the world less than two years later. He won the silver medal at the world championships in 2021 and was the only man to win both of his Grand Prix events in the 2021/22 season.

Freestyle Skiing • Ailing (Eileen) Gu (CHN), 18 The San Francisco-born Chinese skier is the 2021 world champion in slopestyle and halfpipe and the bronze medallist in big air. She also won gold at the Youth Olympics Lausanne 2020 in halfpipe and big air, and silver in slopestyle.

• Matej Svancer (AUT), 17 Originally an Alpine skier, Svancer switched to freestyle skiing and, at 15, won the big air gold medal at Lausanne

2020. The now 17-year-old has won the first two big air World Cups of the season, so he looks good ahead of Beijing 2022.

Ice Hockey • Petra Nieminen (FIN), 22 Nieminen was already part of the Finland team, who won the bronze medal at PyeongChang 2018. The prolific forward is also a world championships silver medallist from 2019.

She also won two bronze medals with the team in 2017 and 2021.

• Matty Beniers (USA), 19 The American forward was selected in first round and second overall in the 2021 NHL Draft by Seattle Kraken, and won gold with Team USA at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship, scoring one goal in seven games. He also won bronze with the senior Team USA at the 2021 IIHF Men’s World Championship.

Luge • Anna Berreiter (GER), 22 The two-time U23 world champion has made her mark in the senior world as she became the youngest female athlete to win a luge World Cup race at Oberhof in February 2020. She is a 2021 world silver medallist too in the women’s sprint.

• Nico Gleirscher (AUT), 24 Gleirscher is a 2021 world champion in the men’s sprint event. His brother David won gold at PyeongChang 2018 in the men’s singles. Their father Gerhard was also a luger and became world champion in 1997 (mixed team).

Nordic Combined • Jarl Magnus Riiber (NOR), 24 One glimpse at the overall World Cup standings for the past four years shows you everything you need to know about Norway’s Jarl Magnus Riiber. The 24-year-old Riiber has finished first in the overall rankings since 2018/19 and looks likely to make that four seasons in a row this year. Can he turn his dominant form into

gold in Beijing?

• Johannes Lamparter (AUT), 20 The Austrian revealed himself to the world during the 2021 world championships where he won two gold medals – in the individual large hill and in the team sprint – and one bronze medal in the relay.

Short Track Speed Skating

• Lee Yubin (KOR), 20 The 3,000m relay Olympic champion from PyeongChang 2018 is still only 20. She took gold at the World Cup in late November in the 1,500m.

• Hwang Daeheon (KOR), 22 The 22-year-old skater from the Republic of Korea is young and experienced, which can be a deadly combination in

Feb. 4, 2022 • 23 this sport. He won silver in the 500m event at PyeongChang 2018 behind Dajing Wu from the People’s Republic of China. He is a bronze and silver medallist from the world championships in 2018 and 2019, respectively.

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• Hannah Neise (GER), 21 The silver medallist at the YOG Lillehammer 2016 became the junior world champion in January 2021 and made her debut on the senior World Cup circuit in November 2020.

She finished in fourth place twice in the World Cup.

• Matt Weston (GBR), 24 Having won a maiden gold medal at a World Cup event last November in Innsbruck - the first by a British male in 14 years - the young British skeleton athlete showed he is in the shape of his life this season. Weston finished 2021 in seventh place in the overall World Cup standings and is an

outside bet for a medal at Beijing 2022.

Ski Jumping • Marita Kramer (AUT), 20 The Austrian won gold at the 2021 world championships in the team event. In November 2021, she won the normal hill individual event with the biggest point gap ahead of the next competitor in the history

of women’s World Cup. • Marius Lindvik (NOR), 23 The Norwegian is a silver medallist at the YOG Lillehammer 2016 and went on to finishing in the top-10 in the overall World Cup rankings in 2020/21, and already has 12 World Cup podiums to his name.

Speed Skating • Jutta Leerdam (NED), 22 The Dutch star has already won three world titles, including the individual 1,000m and two team sprint titles. She is the reigning sprint European champion, and is only 22.

• Gao Tingyu (CHN), 23 Gao made his Olympic debut in PyeongChang 2018 taking bronze medal in the men’s 500m speed-skating event. He became the first male speed

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Snowboard • Sofia Nadyrshina (ROC), 18 She is only 18 but is already a world champion and multiple junior world champion. In the last senior world championships in 2021, she won silver in the parallel giant slalom event and gold in the parallel slalom.

• Totsuka Yūto (JPN), 20 The Japanese snowboarder won gold at the 2021 world championships in halfpipe, and has multiple World Cup wins to his name. He competed at PyeongChang 2018 but had to be evacuated after a bad fall.

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Get your body moving to put the brakes on early Parkinson’s, study says Good News Network, American Academy of Neurology A new study suggests that people with early-stage Parkinson’s disease who regularly got one to two hours of moderate exercise twice a week, like walking or gardening, may have less trouble balancing, walking and doing daily activities later.

Researchers found that those who exercised regularly over five years did better on cognitive tests and had slower progression of the disease in several aspects.

“Our results are exciting, because they suggest it may never be too late for someone with Parkinson’s to start an exercise program to improve the course of their disease,” said study author Kazuto Tsukita, MD, of Kyoto University in Japan and a member of the American Academy of Neurology. The study looked at 237 people with early-stage Parkinson’s. They had an average age of 63 and were followed by researchers for up to six years.

Participants’ exercise levels at the start of the study were determined using a questionnaire that measures time and intensity during the pre-

vious week of leisure activity, like walking and biking; household activity, like gardening; and occupational activity, like taking care of others.

Common cognitive tests were used to measure people’s verbal and memory skills and how much time it took to complete mental tasks.

Researchers found that people’s physical activity level at the start of the study was not associated with the progression of their Parkinson’s later on. Instead, they found it was more important to maintain physical activity over time.

People who got at least at least four hours per week of moderate to vigorous exercise like walking or dancing had slower decline in balancing and walking five years later, compared to those who did not get that much exercise.

Researchers used a common test to rate each person’s Parkinson’s symptoms on a scale of zero to four, with higher scores indicating more severe impairment. People who got below average levels of moderate to vigorous exercise, or less than one to two hours, once or twice a week, increased from an average score of

1.4 to 3.7 over six years. That’s compared to those who got above average levels of moderate to vigorous exercise, who on average increased from a score of 1.4 to 3.0 during that time.

One cognitive test researchers used was a common paper-and-pencil test used to measure mental processing speed. The test gives the participant 90 seconds to match numbers with

geometric figures and has a maximum possible score of 110.

People who did less than 15.5 hours of work per week, on average, dropped from a 44 to a 40 on the test six years later. That’s compared to an average drop from a score of 44 to 43 for those who did more than 15.5 hours of work over the same period.

“Although medications can pro-

vide people with Parkinson’s some symptom relief, they haven’t been shown to slow the progression of the disease,” Tsukita said. “We found that regular physical activity, including household tasks and moderate exercise, may actually improve the course of the disease over the long run. Best of all, exercise is low cost and has few side effects.”

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