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March 18, 2022 • Vol. 3, Issue 11

PINK Jeep Tours now open in Branson

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PAGE 5: JA project ‘Tender Critters’ comforts children.

PINK Adventure Jeeps awaiting local media representatives at the departure point by Showboat Branson Belle. (Photo by Cindy Thomas)

By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer There’s a new way to experience off-road adventure and incredible views around Branson, as PINK Adventure Tours opened its Branson location on Tuesday, March 15. Representatives from area media enjoyed preview tours on March 14 and came away impressed with the staff, the routes, and the safety and quality of the unique pink vehicles.

PINK Adventure Tours was started in 1960 by Don and Elsie

Pratt in Sedona, Arizona. Pratt, a real estate agent who used his Jeep for showing property, realized clients were often just as interested in the ride as in their land purchase, and began offering tours. The idea for pink vehicles is credited to Elsie, who was impressed by the fun and unique use of the color pink during a palace tour while vacationing in Hawaii.

The company offered off-road adventures at locations in SedoSEE PINK TOURS, PAGE 11

Elevate Branson in need of volunteers for work day on Saturday, March 19 PAGE 24: Rockin’ it with Stevie Lee Woods at Nashville Roadhouse.

SEE NEWS BRIEFS: Starting on page 18

YOUR WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST, PAGE 29:

Cool and wet on Friday; warmer through the weekend.

By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer Elevate Branson is holding a volunteer work day, as they continue to prepare for the construction of their planned tiny home community.

Volunteers are needed on Saturday for a day of clearing and cleaning the property, adjacent to the Elevate Branson campus, which will soon be-

come Elevate Community.

Volunteers, who will be assisting in the physical labor of removing brush and preparing the property for upcoming construction, are encouraged to bring work gloves, skid steers, bulldozers, chainsaws and other equipment to aid in the clearing and cleaning.

“We need people who can

use chainsaws to cut down cedars and limb downed trees.

We need people to help drag limbs and feed them into a mulcher, and help clear the property,” explained Matt Grindstaff, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships with Elevate Branson. “We are not just clearing trees, we are creating a community.”

Those wishing to volunteer on Saturday, March 19, should contact Amy Stallings, via email at Amy.Stallings@ElevateBranson.org, or by phone at 417-335-0266. Lunch will be provided for those helping in Saturday’s project.

“Come be a part of the community creating a community,” said Grindstaff.

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Just in time for spring break: How to score discount tickets to WonderWorks Branson Submitted to Branson Globe Being able to find discount tickets to anything sweetens the experience. The fun that families will have when visiting WonderWorks Branson remains the same, no matter the ticket price, but there’s something special about being able to score a deal on tickets. The good news is that there are many ways to get discount tickets for WonderWorks Branson.

“We have come up with nu-

merous ways to help people get discount tickets for WonderWorks Branson,” says Brenda Dent, general manager at WonderWorks Branson. “By keeping these ways in mind, you can plan your visit at a time that will allow you to save the most money.”

Here are some of the ways to get discount tickets for WonderWorks Branson: • Buy online. Whenever possible, purchase the tickets online,

which will provide a $2 discount per ticket. That savings adds up if a family is visiting together.

• Get messages. Sign up to get two email and text messages per month containing information about discounts and specials.

• Be local. WonderWorks Branson holds Local Appreciation Days throughout the year, which provides discount ticket rates for those who reside in the local area. These days are

announced on social media, including Facebook. Additionally, Taney County residents can receive a discounted ticket rate of $16.99 all year long with their identification.

• Watch for special days. There are days throughout the year when specific groups in the community are eligible for discounted tickets. These include Sensory Days, Homeschool Days, Boy Scout Appreciation

Days, and Girl Scout Appreciation Days.

• Get a teacher discount. Teachers can score a deal on admission by watching for Teacher Appreciation Days every May. Also, every month of October is Teacher Wonder Days, when all certified teachers get in for free, with their guests paying only $10 per ticket.

• Choose Family Fun Days.

SEE WONDERWORKS, PAGE 11

Hollister selects new assistant principals for 2022-2023 school year Submitted to Branson Globe The Hollister R-V School District has selected two new assistant principals for the 2022-2023 school year. Mrs. Brooke Johnson will serve as the next assistant principal of Hollister Middle School. Johnson will succeed Mr. Brandon Fo-

ley who has accepted a position as a middle school principal in Stockton. Mr. Bryan Werner will join the administrative team at the Hollister Early Childhood Center and Elementary School as an additional assistant principal.

Mrs. Johnson currently serves as

a seventh grade ELA teacher at Hollister Middle School, assistant high school girls’ basketball coach, and assistant high school softball coach.

She has worked in Hollister for two years and has 14 years of experience in education.

“Mrs. Johnson is an exemplary

teacher, coach and instructional leader,” says Dr. Rachel Hodges, Hollister Middle School Principal.

“She has built great relationships with the staff, students and the community and will serve our district well as the next HMS Assistant SEE HOLLISTER PRINCIPALS, PAGE 21

Mrs. Johnson (Special to Branson Globe)

Mr. Werner (Special to Branson Globe)

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Relay For Life of Stone and Taney Counties plans events Submitted to Branson Globe Local residents and visitors are invited to attend one or more of the five American Cancer Society Relay For Life events in Stone and Taney counties to help us achieve a world without cancer. All past teams, sponsors and participants are encouraged to attend. Events celebrate those touched by cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action for lifesaving change.

• April 23 Ladies Tea and Paddle Party - Branson’s Senior Center • May 21 Rummage/Craft Sale with Vendors and Lunch Branson’s Lions Club • June 4 Relay for Life- Branson

Landing Fountains • Sept 24 Bark For Life at the Kimberling City Elks Club • Oct 1 Taking Aim at Cancer at Ozark Shooters Complex in Walnut Shade Founded in 1985, Relay For Life events around the world have raised nearly $6.5 billion to help ACS attack cancer. Funds raised at Relay For Life events help the American Cancer Society fund and conduct breakthrough research and give cancer patients and their families the resources they need. There have been 49 researchers who have gone on to become Nobel Prize Recipients.

Join the Relay For Life movement

in any of the following ways: • Attend one or more local events.

• Start or join a fundraising team.

• Volunteer to help plan or organize the event(s).

• Make a donation – monetary or donate items for our fundraising auctions.

• Become a sponsor or encourage your employer to sponsor.

• Invite a cancer survivor to be celebrated, or if you’re a survivor, join us.

To learn more about Relay For Life, visit www.RelayForLife.org/ TaneyStoneMO. Or, contact event chair Lisa Wilfong at 417-2945981or lfong52@hotmail.com.

Branson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association sponsoring gun raffle for benevolence fund Submitted to Branson Globe The Branson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (BCPAAA) recently created a benevolence fund. This fund will assist police employees in need during or after emergency situations. In our first month, we have already assisted one of our heroes in need and our goal is to support others as needs arise.

The BCPAAA is sponsoring a gun raffle with 100% of the donations to go toward the benevolence fund. Tickets are available through the BCPAAA at bransoncpaaa@gmail.com or on Facebook at branson citizens police

academy alumni association. The drawing will be held live March 31 at noon on the BCPAAA Facebook page.

The BCPAAA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization formed in August of 2019 and comprised of citizen graduates of the Branson Citizen’s Police Academy. Each fall, the Branson Police Department offers the Citizens Police Academy Class to citizens. The 12-week course includes a look inside the department and provides citizens hands on experiences to learn more about our police department and how they work to serve the Branson community.

BCPAAA supports the department through volunteerism and financial support from donations and sponsorships, and 100% of funds 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.

For information on the citizen classes or to donate please contact BCPAAA at bransoncpaaa@ gmail.com or like us on Facebook at branson citizens police academy alumni association.

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Pets of the Week Tri-Lakes Humane Society, Reeds Spring

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

SPOCK is a 4-year-old male. He is all dressed up in his tuxedo. He was found outside a nursing facility with two other cats. He is a very nervous guy, but with some attention he may be a great indoor cat but his preference is an indoor/outdoor cat. Come meet this great guy.

POLLY is a 1-year-old female Great Pyrenees/Shepherd mix. She was owner relinquished with her four sisters and one brother. These sweet puppies love to play and run around. They would be a great friend to a little human they can grow with. Polly is a little shy and spooks easily. This girl is going to be a big dog. Do you have room in your heart for her? www.turtlecreekbranson.com

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‘Tender Critters’ comfort children, thanks to Junior Auxiliary project Submitted to Branson Globe Junior Auxiliary of Taney County continues to supply “Tender Critters” to agencies that need something that offers comfort to children in trauma situations.

Tender Critters are new six inch to 18 inch stuffed animals that JATC collects or buys and donates to agencies that use them to help comfort children who are in trauma. Holding a soft, cuddly stuffed animal helps kids think of something other than what’s going on around them. Last month JATC donated over 175 stuffed animals to the Cox Branson ER, the Taney County Sheriff’s Office and the Taney County Health Department.

When children face the confusing and often scary experience of a hospital emergency room visit or a hospital stay, or receiving a shot at the Health Department, a cuddly stuffed animal can be the difference between anxiety and reassurance. You can brighten a child’s day by donating one of these “critters.

“Tender Critters” is one of the longest running projects for JATC, with members donating new stuffed animals at each of

their monthly meetings. This collection is a year-round effort and JATC invites members of the community to join us in brightening a child’s day by donating a “tender critter” at any time.

Just send a message to jatcmo@ gmail.com, and a JATC member will contact you about picking up your donation.

A special thanks to Legends in Concert who held their area appreciation for residents of Stone and Taney County last

month. Any guest who brought a new stuffed animal to donate to JATC’s Tender Critter project received a free upgrade to preferred seating. Close to 120 “critters” were collected.

JATC is more than a nonprofit organization; it’s a group of

women united by a single cause and dedicated to helping the children of Taney County. JATC is part of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries (NAJA), a nonprofit organization founded in 1941 with headquarters in Greenville, Mississippi.

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BY GARY J. GROMAN a.k.a. The Ole Seagull Note: The comments here are the opinions of the writer, and not necessarily those of the Branson Globe or its staff. hat depends on if and how you vote in Branson’s Municipal Election on April 5. Someone a lot wiser than the Ole Seagull said, “People get the kind of government they deserve.” The kind of

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Will Branson’s future be decided by the ‘establishment’ or ‘anti-establishment’?

government Branson residents want and deserve will be decided by how they vote on April 5.

The purpose of this column is not to tell readers who they should vote for. Too, it’s not to suggest whether they should decide whether the future of Branson is best served by those, who the Ole Seagull refers to as either “Establishment” or “Antiestablishment.” That individual decision, one way or the other, is really pretty simple once one knows the mechanics of how Branson’s city government works.

At the start, this is only an Ole Seagull’s opinion of how he believes things work. It has been his experience over the last 35 years that the mayor has very little au-

thority to change anything. For all practical purposes, any City administrator who can “influence” four or more aldermen votes or three aldermen votes and the mayor to support them, runs the city.

In either case, the “Establishment” is the City administrator and the elected officials they can “influence” to go their way. The “Anti-establishment” is the elected officials who want to change the policies and practices of the “Establishment.”

“But Seagull won’t Branson’s government always be the ‘Establishment?’” “Sure, if an election results in four or more Anti-establishment aldermen or three Anti-establishment aldermen and an Anti-establishment mayor, for all

practical purposes, over a period of time, they become the ‘Establishment.’” “But what about the City administrator?” “They either adjust their ‘influence’ to reflect what the new Board wants and works with them or, one way or the other, find other opportunities to pursue.

Here’s the Ole Seagull’s opinion on which “camp,” Establishment or Anti-establishment, Branson’s existing elected officials and aldermen candidates are in.

Existing elected officials (Listed as they appear on Branson City website) Mayor Larry Milton – Anti-establishment Ward I Alderman - Bill Skains – SEE OLE SEAGULL, PAGE 17

Stock Market Insights: The three investment risks

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BY DR. RICHARD L. BAKER, AIF® Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor at Steadfast Wealth Management remember the time I was ‘double dog dared’ to ride my

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bike at full speed off this crazy hill by grandma’s house called Crabtree Hill. I considered the multiple risks, hitting a car coming around the blind corner, not making the turn and ending up in the brush, and looking like a chicken if I didn’t do it. There are risks in every part of our lives.

There are real risks to investments, too, that a wise investor must plan for and try to minimize.

The three basic types of investment risk are market risk, interest income risk and inflation risk.

Market risk is the potential of

your investment’s value to decline in price over time. For example, this means you could buy stock for $100 per share and in two years it could be worth $80 per share, which is less money than you invested. Every investor understands and fears this risk.

Interest income risk is the risk when interest rates are declining on maturing bonds or Certificates of Deposits (CDs) and they are reinvested at lower interest rates than they were previously invested. Many elderly Americans are experiencing this right now with

historically low bank CD rates.

Older investors who were accustomed to averaging 4-5% CD rates are struggling with CD rates that are about 1/5 of a percent (0.19%) according to Bankrate.com. This has resulted in lower income, which lowers a person’s lifestyle.

The third investment risk is inflation risk. We have discussed this a lot lately, but I want to look deeper into inflation here. Inflation is where the purchasing power of a dollar declines. As the purchasing power of your dollar declines, SEE STOCK MARKET, PAGE 23

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OPINION

Reflections: While we’re waiting

BY CINDY THOMAS Staff Writer

By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer hen our children were young, my husband and I were careful about what TV shows they watched. The “good” list included “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood;” we could depend on Fred Rogers and his friends for wholesome content that was actually educational. Household chores went

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on pause as Mr. Rogers visited a music store and sat down at the piano to play along with a jazz artist, or visited a factory to see how crayons are made.

Sometimes, if it wasn’t quite time for an appointment or Mr. McFeely was running late with deliveries, Mr. Rogers had to wait. He created little songs for just about everything, including “Let’s Think of Something to Do While We’re Waiting,” as he did some quick project to help pass the time. Sometimes we sang that song with our kids in line at Silver Dollar City, or waiting for some other fun thing.

Other things, though, are not so much fun. I remember all too well the wait for cancer test results. Over

the last three years, I spent several nights at my dad’s bedside wondering if each pneumonia or anxiety episode would be his last—and two of those years wondering how new developments in the Covid drama would affect the time I could spend with him.

If you’re in a “waiting” season, you’re in good company with the psalmist David. Even in dark times, I’ve often turned to the Psalms for reassurance that God is in control.

While waiting to see if a job opportunity would work out, Psalm 37:5 was comforting: “Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.” More recently, horrified by atrocities in Ukraine, I read 37:9, “Evildoers

shall be cut off, but those who wait on the Lord, they shall inherit the earth.”

Does that mean everything works out exactly as we wish, or when we wish? No. New Testament writers remind us that Jesus Christ suffered and his followers will, too, but we must continue to “be serious and watchful in your prayers” (1 Peter 4:7). Paul wrote several letters from prison; 2 Timothy was likely written while awaiting execution. What we learn, though, is to continue in prayer, and as we receive strength from God, even encourage others.

Perhaps the most famous “waiting” passage in the Bible was written by the prophet Isaiah, whose ministry spanned the reigns of four

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kings and many chaotic events. He could only imagine the Messiah he foretold but would not live to see, yet he could confidently write that God knows, understands and doesn’t get tired; and “Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles (40:31).”

As an eagle flies high, it gains so much more perspective. Whether it’s world events, financial provision, a prodigal loved one, or a medical diagnosis, waiting isn’t easy. But as we keep our thoughts focused on God’s faithfulness and spend time in His Word, looking above our immediate circumstances, we can receive His strength for the wait.

Been Thinkin’ About...a Celtic soul

BY JOSHUA HESTON StateoftheOzarks Media & Design

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ifficult to define, easy to challenge, a Celtic soul is

devilishly hard to understand. I’m mighty proud of my ancestry and there’s plenty of German and English heritage in my all-too American background. They don’t call this country a melting pot for nothing. However, it’s the Celtic side of my family that shapes my feelings, my path and, perhaps, my fate.

So, while Walmart sprouts an excess of green plastic for the holiday, the meaning of being Irish (or Welsh or Scottish or

simply Celtic) goes far deeper than shamrock marshmallows or cheap leprechaun stickers.

This is a soul that speaks through art and music and dance and the landscape itself. A dark, misty afternoon, fog shifting in the hollers. The tangle of cedar or elder above making weird patterns in the sky. The joy and heartbreak in the delicate sounds of an Irish harp. The old poems of the Celtic warriors, finding voice in a sheaf toss or hammer throw.

There is little wonder Celtic immigrants found a beckoning place here in the Ozarks hills.

Passions run strong amongst the Celtic peoples. Hurts cut deeper. Joys fly higher. For some, it can be a difficult and lonely life.

A life of poetry and love punctuated by a deep and abiding melancholy.

A bleak sky. A dark holler. Listen to a lively reel like “Whisky Before Breakfast” followed by a harpist’s weeping lament for a

brief step into the ever-complex soul of the Celts. “This is one race of people for whom psychoanalysis is of no use whatsoever,” Freud is quoted as saying.

But as long as we have modern-day bards and artists like Dearbhail Finnegan and Christy Moore, as long as we remember the writings of poets like Yeats and Joyce, as long as we thrill in the power of music and dance, story and poetry, I think we’ll be all right.

State Rep. Brian Seitz: Capitol Report

BY REP. BRIAN SEITZ MO House District 156

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his was a very busy week at the State Capitol. I attended a multitude of hearings and one of my bills passed on the House floor.

As we get closer to the end of this session, I can see more clearly how my bills are moving forward in the legislative process.

House Bill 2097 passed as a combined House Committee Substitute. This is a great step towards fighting back against COVID tyranny. I believe that families should be allowed to say goodbye to their loved ones and visit them in the hospital and long-term care facilities. The Bible says “A merry heart doeth good like medicine.” It’s also beneficial that patients have an ad-

vocate who is present in the room.

I am very pleased to tell you that as your Representative, I am fighting for you in the Missouri State Capitol.

Last week, I mentioned how I had filed a bill to prohibit the trafficking and distribution of drugs and implements that induce abortions. I believe that this legislation is a great way to stand for the unborn. This week we had a hearing where I stated how this bill would be beneficial to Missouri women and the unborn. Adoption, rather

than abortion, is the loving option.

This past week, I was awarded the Conservative Achievement Award from CPAC. The Conservative Political Action Conference is the largest and most influential gathering of conservatives in the world. Launched in 1974, CPAC brings together hundreds of conservative organizations, thousands of activists, millions of views and the best and brightest leaders in the world. It was an honor and a privilege to be recognized by this great organization of American patriots.

Fourth and fifth grade students from Hollister Elementary School were able to visit the Capitol this SEE CAPITOL REPORT, PAGE 29

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Train Up a Child: Gardening is good for kids

BY PAT LAMB Columnist

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hen our children were young, one of their favorite records was “Carrot Seed.”

It was a cute little song based on a book by the same name about a little boy who planted a tiny carrot seed and everyone told him it would not grow. He watered it and pulled the weeds and finally one day he had a carrot! The song ex-

pressed his jubilation about his accomplishment.

Children can learn much by being involved in gardening. They learn self-discipline as they work toward a goal. They learn to appreciate the effort put into providing their food and they learn about the laws of nature.

A child must follow instructions and do things right when planting, or the product shows it. They learn about soil and soil nutrients. They learn about preparation for planting. They learn about measurement when talking about the depth of planting. Once the plant is up, they must remember to water and discipline self to do so even when the temptation is to be lazy. It is not a matter of having fun for a brief moment and then jumping to some-

have grown one or more kinds.

It is impossible to grow plants without marveling at the way they grow and produce. We plant seeds, but God causes the plants to grow.

Children cannot help but think about their creator when they are involved in growing things. They begin to be amazed about other things around them as they expand their thinking to big plants like trees. After they think about the plants, they begin to think about the other things that God made. Boys and girls will consider big mountains, rivers, lakes, stars and other things in God’s creation, all from planting one little plant or seed.

Some of the easier things for children to grow are beans, potatoes, zucchini squash and peppers. Good flowers for children to start with are

nasturtiums or marigolds. These are more likely to produce success. Carrot seeds are very small and even though the book and song are nice, I’m not sure that is a good vegetable with which children should start their gardening experience.

Children are so very proud when they grow something that the family can enjoy eating. This is a great way to boost a child’s self-esteem.

The child feels very important and worthwhile when one of the dishes on the table is provided by his/her efforts and the family talks about how good it tastes! When the child says the blessing before eating, that child is likely to say thank you for the people who raised the food and thank you to God for making it grow…and mean it!

Breakfast at Tiffany’s: Walking through the wilderness

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thing else. The child must learn to “stick with it” even when it is not fun. As children pull weeds, they learn about different plants.

It is through the effort a child puts into gardening that the child becomes appreciative of farmers who provide produce for our tables. The child reasons that if that much work is required for a little garden, there must be a great deal of work involved in a big field of plants. Children will probably never look at vegetables on their plates the same way again after they have raised some themselves.

Hopefully, they will be less likely to waste their food. Also, they will probably become more interested in different kinds of vegetables and how they are grown once they

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s an obedient child of God, you will face many victories and triumphs and moments of great exploit for the Lord. But there will also be times when obedience takes you into the wilderness. It’s a rugged terrain where personal injury is inevitable. The tools that you relied on to sustain you before don’t work for you

here. The relationships you’ve built can’t satisfy in this lonely place. The identity you thought you had achieved in the eyes of God and men suddenly vanishes.

The things you thought were so important really don’t matter in this desolate land. Survival seems to be your only option. Feeling deserted and alone, you wonder

if God will leave you there to die.

And in a sense, you are right; not in that God has left you, but in that you will experience the death of your false self and your false identity. It’ll hurt like crazy because sometimes that old self feels like your closest friend. But let me encourage you to keep plodding on, even when your strength fails you.

All is not lost. In fact, your loving Father who brought you here will also bring you out into a land flowing with milk and honey. His love for you has never changed, and perhaps that is the very thing He wants you to wrap your mind around as you journey through this place. Don’t give up, my friend!

The promised land awaits you!

Knowledge is power: Candidate conversations from Branson U Submitted to Branson Globe As the April 5 municipal election gets closer, it becomes more and more important to learn about the candidates who are running to represent YOU. If you live inside Branson city limits, you will be electing one alderman to represent your ward. However, many rural residents are also involved in this election as we look to appoint two members of the Branson School Board. To help you get better acquainted with the folks running in these races, Branson U sent a written survey to each candidate. We are proud to partner with Branson Globe in bringing you those results.

This week, we are featuring the

fifth of seven survey questions, followed by the response of each candidate along with their name and the position for which they’re running. Full survey results are available at www.BransonU.org/ info/learn-ballot.

Question No. 5: Is there anything you want to change or improve in regards to transparency/ communication of the board?

• Roger Frieze - Branson School Board: Communication has to be constantly evaluated and improved. Technology changes and so does the way we communicate. While we do a really good job, we must continue to evolve.

• Carolyn Boss - Branson

School Board: Yes, I would like to see the school board engage the community to support athletics, school activities that the public can attend, and overall business partnership to provide what the district might be needing for their own teacher retention and success as a district. More school spirit in the community is much welcomed and reflects community culture. We should be a community that wears the colors proudly and yet we do not have any retail store that sells Branson Pirate Gear, something simple like that could be improved upon In addition, I would like to see more community mem-

bers attending the monthly school board meetings.

• Peter Marcellus - Branson School Board: We value communication with our community. Most recently, we have directed our superintendent to focus on improving our communication through the various media outlets including social media, print media, etc. We have added staff to accomplish this goal. We have hosted focus groups over the years which have been very helpful. Several years ago the board planned to put artificial turf on the high school football field. Through focus groups we learned that patrons felt locker rooms next

to the football field were much more important. As a result, we totally changed plans and built the activity center instead. I would like the board to explore possibly providing tours of our buildings. It is difficult to explain the professionalism, the passion and the love that our teachers and staff show our kids. You need to see it. Every time that I do, it brings tears to my eyes!

• Michael Porter - Branson School Board: Consistently examining the opportunities to build trust in the district through transparency and effective communication should SEE CANDIDATE CONVERSATIONS, PAGE 15

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na, Arizona; the Grand Canyon; and Las Vegas prior to its 2018 acquisition by Herschend Family Entertainment when the previous owners retired. Herschend opened a Smoky Mountain location in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and then moved forward with the Branson location.

On Tuesday, media representatives were treated to a “Lakes and Landmarks” tour, one of several that will depart the headquarters location at 3310 St. Hwy. 76 in Branson. The tour includes the “Sky Climb,” a serious uphill to the top of Baird Mountain. After a stop at the quarry which produced much of the rock used in Table Rock Dam, the ride con-

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tinues through the “Rock Crawl” and on to the summit overlook.

There are stops for photo opportunities including the arguably the area’s best vista of Table Rock Lake from a newly constructed safe viewing area at the summit.

The Jeeps can carry up to nine passengers in addition to the driver, including up to two car seats for younger riders.

(Families should note that some tours are not recommended for children under age two.) Safety is of primary importance; drivers are thoroughly educated in operating the customized Jeep Wranglers which are outfitted with lift kits, special heavy-duty axles, extra duty roll bars, and more at the company’s shop in Sedona. Driver Aaron Vineyard

explained the rigorous training received, as each driver learned the best navigation techniques over the rocks and steep pitches, including practice backing the vehicle down the slope should a problem occur. Drivers carry cell and SAT phones and are trained in CPR and first aid.

In addition to safety, drivers serve as tour guides with a wealth of educational information along the route about the landscape, trees and other plant life, and rock formations encountered on the way, as well as history and facts about the settlement of the area and the building of Table Rock Dam. In keeping with the Herschend commitment to good environmental stewardship, care was taken when building roads and trails to preserve natural beauty, with additional plantings of

native wildflowers to come.

Learn more about PINK Adventure Tours, including a slideshow

preview of the Branson tour options, at www.pinkadventuretours.com.

on the social media page, including Facebook.

• Get group rates. There is a group rate offered for those who will have at least 15 people attending at one time.

• Go rock hunting. WonderWorks Branson has hidden painted rocks, with some of them offering two free tickets

on it. Find the hidden rocks to win a pair of tickets.

“We are ready to help tourists and residents have a blast,” added Dent. “Get your discount tickets to WonderWorks Branson and come make some fun memories.”

New for spring, WonderWorks Branson has added a modern digital version of Twister’s classic game. Popular through multiple generations, the updated version of the game can be found in the physical challenges area.

WonderWorks Branson also

offers group activities, facilities rentals, homeschool days, birthday parties, scouting days and sensory days. Located at 2835 W. 76 Country Blvd., it offers group rate opportunities for groups of 15 or more. Visit www.wonderworksonline.com/branson.

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Community is invited to free Transformation Ozarks launch event May 10 Submitted to Branson Globe The community is invited to a FREE launch event for Transformation Ozarks to be held at the Branson Convention Center, 200 Sycamore St., on May 10, 2022, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Transformation Ozarks unifies

and rallies efforts and resources from the many streams of influence in the community to bring about real and enduring change for the people who live here. Too often, individuals and groups have vision but are unsure how best to take action; other times, action

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is taken on many different levels but without shared values and goals, resulting either in overlaps or in gaps reaching those most in need. Transformation Ozarks will address these issues by helping set tangible goals, each person or group contributing their specialty or strength around a common agenda to address the poverty, homelessness, and other problems that plague the community beneath its Ozarks beauty.

Helping celebrate and facilitate the May 10 event will be bestselling author and leadership expert John Maxwell. He will share his heart for the people of the Ozarks, the success of his methodology in other regions, and how concepts he has developed can be repli-

cated for the unique needs of the Ozarks. Maxwell has been identified by the American Management Association as the No. 1 leader in business and by Business Insider and Inc. magazines as one of the world’s most influential leadership experts. Through the John Maxwell Company, EQUIP, and the John Maxwell Leadership Foundation, he has trained millions of leaders and received multiple leadership awards. He regularly speaks to Fortune 500 companies and national leaders worldwide.

Learn more at JohnMaxwell.com.

Transformation Ozarks will include not only Branson but surrounding communities and will be one of five areas across the country currently benefiting from

Maxwell’s experience. In sharing goals for Transformation Ozarks, co-founder Tyler Long cited a Texas community where local leaders seemed focused on a particular ZIP code that “needed to change,” but realized nobody from that ZIP code was involved in the planning process. Helping to recognize and rectify such issues is just one way in which Maxwell’s methodology can help.

Realizing the Texas example is exactly what should NOT happen, Transformation Ozarks hopes to see wide representation at the May 10 launch. Individuals recently or currently experiencing hardship should attend, as their voices are valuable in making sure solutions are real and accessible. Long also invites existing area ministries and businesses to bring a group, be inspired, and get involved in discussion and setting common goals.

The launch event is free to the public, but registration is requested to reserve your seat. Register and learn more at www.transformationozarks.com, or contact Tyler Long at 573-353-9124 or tyler@transformationozarks.com with any questions.

Forsyth Chamber to host Networking Nights Submitted to Branson Globe The Forsyth Area Chamber of Commerce invites members of the community to stop by the Chamber office, 157 Main St. in Forsyth, the first and third Thursday of each month for “Networking Nights,” from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

New Forsyth area residents and new business owners, or anyone looking to become better acquainted in the community, will benefit from the mixers, which are open to everyone regardless of whether they are presently a Chamber member.

Check the Forsyth Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page for event updates such as weather cancellations, or contact Andrea McCotter at 417-546-2741 for more information.

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Melon Medley

By KERRY DAWN GREEN Just YUM! • 9-10 cups melon cubes - watermelon, cantaloupe and honey dew • 1 tsp. fresh ginger, finely grated • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar • 1 Tbsp. white vinegar • 1-2 sprigs fresh mint, finely chopped • 1/4 tsp. salt

• 2 Tbsp. water • 1 cup heavy cream Cook the sugar and ginger with water in a small sauce pan on medium low until all the sugar is dissolved.

Allow to cool; then pour over melon and gently toss.

Mix mint, cream, vinegar and salt and drizzle over melon as you’re serving!

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be an ongoing, intentional effort.

• Bill Skains - Alderman, Ward 1: No response.

• Marshall Howden - Alderman, Ward 1: I want to increase the transparency of our city government and make it more accountable to the citizens. I believe last spring’s elections got the ball rolling, but the job isn’t done yet. Some still on the board don’t seem to feel that the public should be heard from or informed about what their government is doing.

I wholeheartedly disagree with that stance. During the COVID-19 public meetings I worked hard to ensure that our citizens were fully informed on the issues. I live-streamed the meetings to thousands of citizens and ended with a total of 80,000

views. This made such an impact that the city went on to install cameras in the council chambers and began to stream the meetings on their YouTube page. I truly believe the citizen coalition that I worked to put together had a significant impact on the formation of those tools to help inform the public.

There are many tools we can use to remain transparent, and they don’t involve simply putting a link on the website for the citizens to find.

It involves actively making sure that each individual in this community has the information and platform to share their voices and guide us as public officials. I’m committed to a transparent, citizen-focused government.

• Chuck Rodriguez - Alderman, Ward 2: Over the past year I believe that there has been a shift towards more transparency led by our

mayor. I would like to help continue that good work and give Branson a government that they can trust.

• Jeff Seay - Alderman, Ward 2: No response.

• Jamie Whiteis - Alderman, Ward 3: Everyone is going to have a different definition of transparency and communication. To me transparency is characterized by being visible and accessible and I think most of the current BOA is transparent by my interpretation. To me communication is exchanging information between individuals.

Now I will say transparency is doing well and communication has more room for improvement. The issue with communication is there are too many ways for communication and each of us have a different preference of communicating – me, I’m old school and prefer faceto-face discussion.

• Ralph LeBlanc - Alderman, Ward 3: I want it to be a fiveplus. I want communication and transparency to exceed

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the community’s expectations.

I want City Hall to be a warm, safe place for city employees and for residents alike.

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Much of the merchandise reflects the intersection of faith with the conservative values and patriotism. (Photo by Cindy Thomas)

By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer The Faith, Family, and Freedom Store, a veteran-owned business specializing in faith-based and patriotic merchandise, is pleased to announce it has moved to a new location at 9308 W. Hwy. 76, just a mile west of the Silver Dollar City entrance.

Owner Gary Emas says it will

now be much easier to access the former downtown Branson outlet for faith- and freedom-themed clothing, toys, lawn flags, and accessories. Parking is plentiful, and there will be more room for merchandise as well as special events.

Along with his wife, Micki, Emas initially opened a popcorn shop downtown. After realizing several other shops in the area also sold popcorn, they decided to focus on clothing and accessories reflecting conservative values and freedom. “Our Trump merchandise is our biggest seller right now,” commented Emas, a Vietnam veteran. There is also a great selection of faith-based clothing and gift items, important to Emas as he has been in ministry for over 35 years and has personally experienced miracles of healing.

“If we don’t stand up for our faith and our freedom, we’ll lose our families, too,” he said. In addition to the Branson store, the Emas’s

have had booths at Trump rallies including Conroy, Texas, and Florence, Arizona, where people were lining up to buy the merchandise.

The Emas’s have their own heat transfer equipment, allowing them to produce images on clothing at less expense than wholesale and then pass those savings on to their customers. Veterans and senior citizens also receive 10% off merchandise every day.

Emas also believes strongly in natural health solutions. A section of the store is dedicated to various herbs to support health and wellness.

With the new location, the couple also plan to bring back the snack component of the business.

A small building adjacent to the main property will soon become a drive-through serving kettle corn, cotton candy, lemon shake-ups and shaved ice.

Plans for the near future also SEE FFF STORE, PAGE 17

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Establishment Ward I Alderman – Clay Cooper – Anti-establishment Ward II Alderman - Jeff Seay – Establishment Ward II Alderman - Cody Fenton - Establishment Ward III Alderman - Jamie Whiteis – Establishment Ward III Alderwoman Ruth Denham – Anti-establishment Aldermen candidates (Listed as they appear on April 5, 2022 election ballot) Ward I Alderman - Bill Skains – Establishment Ward I Alderman – Marshall Howden – Anti-establishment Ward II Alderman – Charles “Chuck” Rodriguez – Anti-establishment Ward II Alderman – Jeff Seay

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include remodeling two currently vacant sections of the main building facing the highway, allowing for expansion as well as possible space for an additional business or ministry. Anyone interested should email garyemas@gmail.com.

– Establishment Ward III Alderman – Jamie Whiteis – Establishment Ward III Alderman – Ralph J. LeBlanc – Anti-establishment To an Ole Seagull, voting should be pretty simple for April 5, 2022 election. If you like things the way they are going in Branson, Establishment candidates would be a good choice. If you don’t and believe a change is appropriate, Anti-establishment candidates might be a good choice.

“But Seagull, what if you are wrong about the “camp” you assigned the candidates to?” “What don’t you understand about the word ‘Opinion? It’s just that and worth no more than anyone else’s. The important thing for voters is to form their own opinion and, most of all, VOTE on April 5.

“This is a great location,” said Emas. “Right on Highway 76, with another veteran-owned business, the Hot Spot gas and convenience store, right across the street. Anyone wanting to show their patriotism and speak up for their faith and defend their freedom, this is the place to come.”

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News briefs from around the Branson/Tri-Lakes area Workforce Solutions Mis- entertain the kids while parents pursue these employment opportunities. souri to host hiring event Workforce Solutions Missouri is hosting the “Spring Into a New Career” hiring and resource event on Tuesday, March 22 from 2 p.m.–6 p.m. Elevate Branson will host 26 area employers with strong employment opportunities in the event.

Employers like Cox Health, Evangel University, the Johnny Morris Foundation and the Nova Center of the Ozarks will be on hand to give people considerable employment options, expedite the hiring process and get people into the work force more sufficiently.

TANF Program participants are encouraged to attend, and there will also be face painting and activities to

Workforce Solutions Missouri is a state contractor for the Missouri Workforce Assistance Program and the event is open to all. Elevate Branson is at 310 Gretna Road, Branson.

Businesses interested in participating should call Olivia Casado, Business Services Consultant at 417-6337985 for information and details.

Taney County Federated Republican Women to host Forsyth Aldermen candidate forum

A local group will host a candidate forum for the Forsyth, Missouri, Board of Aldermen at Oaxaca Mexican Restaurant in Forsyth

on March 17, 2022. The Taney County Federated Republican Women will host the event giving the four candidates running for aldermen an opportunity to share their vision for Forsyth and answer questions and meet residents.

Candidates including, Ward I: Larry Moehl (incumbent) and Missi Hesketh; Ward II: Cheryl Altis (incumbent) and Dustin Krob are expected to participate.

The organization holds an educational meeting monthly (alternating between Forsyth and Branson) including issues that may affect local residents and communities by providing speakers and information regarding pending legislation.

The event starts at 6 p.m. at

Oaxaca Mexican Restaurant (lower level) at 1529 US-160, Forsyth, MO, or may be viewed online on the group’s Facebook page: https:// www.facebook.com/TCFRW. As the election is April 5, 2022, this forum will allow residents a basis for comparison of the candidates prior to the election.

Left to right: Jae Jones, BOE Vice President is with John Winkert of Fat Daddy’s. (Special to Branson Globe)

Seitz presents resolution to family of Flying Tiger Hollister Schools spotlight Fat Daddy’s Flight 739 member A resolution authored by Rep. Brian H. Seitz, R-Branson, was presented to Maria McCawley, daughter of one of the members of Flying Tiger Flight 739. Navy Lt. Dave. McAllister presented the resolution authored

by Seitz.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Flying Tiger Flight 739, which disappeared after being ordered by President John F. Kennedy to fly a secret mission over Vietnam.

The families of many members of Flight 739 received recognition on behalf of the servicemembers. Representative Seitz was excited to recognize the families of the soldiers, whose whereabouts have been unknown for sixty years.

“Many of the details regarding this event are still unknown, but providing opportunities to recognize these missing servicemembers can help give closure to those affected. It is an honor to present this resolution and stand with our Gold Star families.”

The Hollister R-V School District awarded Fat Daddy’s with their Community Spotlight Award at their recent March board of education meeting. Accepting the award on behalf of Fat Daddy’s was owner/operator, John Winkert.

Fat Daddy’s continuously provides support for the Hollister School District, school organizations and children when needs arise. “We can always count on Fat Daddy’s to participate in Taste of Hollister, provide meals for teachers at the beginning of school, and support our sports programs by providing meals at those times as well,” shared Hollister ECC Assistant Principal, Mrs. Kilgore. “We know we are in for a treat when Fat Daddy’s is tailgating at our football games. Fat Daddy’s has a heart for our school, community and people overall. John sets the example for his team as a true servant leader SEE NEWS BRIEFS, PAGE 19

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who deeply cares for others.”

In addition to receiving the Community Spotlight Award, Fat Daddy’s was also presented with two additional plaques for being the Night of the Tiger Taste of Hollister People’s Choice Winner in both 2018 and 2019.

College of the Ozarks reschedules S. Truett Cathy Poverty Summit to March 25

Due to recent weather concerns, College of the Ozarks rescheduled the S. Truett Cathy Poverty Summit to Friday, March 25, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Registration will be extended until Tuesday, March 22.

Nationally known speakers will provide inspiration and the backdrop for area educators, business leaders, community members and students to learn and share concerns and experiences. The event is free, but registration is required. The event will be held in the Royal Oak Forum in The Keeter Center.

College of the Ozarks hosts spring 2022 Career Fair

College of the Ozarks hosted 120 organizations with nearly 200 representatives during the recent spring

Branson Mayor sends condolences to Joplin Police Department Spring 2022 Career Fair was hosted

by C of O. (Special to Branson Globe) Career Expo in the Howell W. Keeter Athletic Complex.

Returning to an in-person setting, the College welcomed employers as well as several college graduate programs local to the Ozarks, while also including regions in Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma. The event allows students to practice soft skills such as interviewing and communication by initiating conversations with employers.

“We are focused on the transitional period, helping students develop from the backpack to briefcase,” said Jarrett McIntyre, sophomore English Education major and Career Center student coordinator. “The goal for students is not necessarily finding a career today, rather connecting with people who will help them find the next step.”

When asked what the Career Center’s goal was, McIntyre said they hope to see students take advantage of the opportunities at hand. Any student can walk into the event and leave

Branson Mayor Larry Milton would like to send his sincere condolences on behalf of himself, his

colleagues on the Board of Aldermen and the City of Branson, to the family, friends and colleagues of the Joplin Police Officer killed in the line of duty and the two officers seriously injured this week.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved in this tragedy, especially the family of Corpo-

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ral Ben Cooper, the Joplin Police Department, and the City of Joplin. We have the highest respect for our law enforcement family, the sacrifices they make and recognize them as heroes,” said Mayor Milton.

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Celebrate at Forsyth Spring Fling on April 30

By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer Who’s ready to celebrate spring? Join the Forsyth Area Chamber of Commerce and community for Spring Fling on Saturday, April 30, in downtown Forsyth.

The celebration, held along Main Street from David Street to Shadow Rock Drive, will have something fun for everyone, in-

cluding games, live music, and dancing, plus vendors of food, crafts and more. Soul Space Yoga of Branson will conduct a yoga workshop near the Taney County Courthouse; the popular cornhole contest will be back; and Finish Line Performance will host a car show.

A special part of this year’s event will be the Young Entrepreneurs section. For just $5, youth ages 18 and younger can reserve a vendor table to sell their crafts, baked goods, or other products and services. “We hope to in-

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For information on sponsorships, vendor booths, or volunteering to help make the event a success, contact Andrea at 417546-2741. Stay up to date by following the Forsyth Area Chamber of Commerce on Facebook. For car show information, visit Finish Line Performance and Service, LLC on Facebook or call 417546-2855.

Plan to be there for a funfilled day!

Lake Taneycomo Elks Lodge donates to Christian Action Ministries

On March 10 the Lake Taneycomo Elks Lodge 2597 proudly presented $2,000 to the Christian Action Ministries food pantry. This donation was possible through a grant from the Elks National Foundation.

Marilyn Atchley, Exalted Ruler from the Elks, presented Kevin Huddleston, CAM director, with a $2,000 donation. Also in attendance were volunteers at the Forsyth pantry.

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Long introduced legislation to honor special agent from Republic

Congressman Billy Long (MO07) introduced legislation to name the post office in Republic, Missouri, in honor of Special Agent Sgt. Joseph M. Peters of Republic, a hometown hero who was tragically killed during combat operations in Afghanistan in 2013.

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“We can never forget the sacrifices made by our brave men and women in uniform or their families,” Congressman Long said. “Renaming the Republic Post Office in honor of Special Agent Sgt. Peters will serve as a reminder of his service in defense of this great nation, for which he gave his last full measure of devotion. The valor that he displayed while serving in Afghanistan is truly inspiring. It is the dedication of our service members like Special Agent Sgt. Peters that makes this country the greatest in the world.”

Special Agent Sgt. Peters graduated from Republic High School in 2007, before going on to Ozarks Technical Community College. He joined the United States Army in June of 2007, a few weeks after graduation from high school. He served in the 286th Military Police Detachment, deploying twice to Iraq and once to Afghanistan.

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Reader’s Corner: Local author’s novel explores life of Harold Bell Wright

By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer A local performer and author’s interest in Harold Bell Wright led to years of research, resulting in a three-volume biographical novel about the author published in 2019.

Ermal Walden Williamson’s career already included years as a Hollywood actor and stunt performer when he was asked to perform the John Wayne role at Branson’s Owen Theater. Accepting the position led to living in Branson as well as meeting his wife, Paula Erlene, and he also became interested in the life and work of Harold Bell Wright.

Williamson, who has a degree in ministry, was intrigued by Wright’s view that churches should be doing more to reach the poor and downtrodden, a message that comes through strongly in many Wright novels and particularly the first one, “That Printer of Udell’s.” He was also curious just how Wright, a minister, managed to become the first American author to sell a million copies of a book, and further intrigued by Wright’s involvement in the careers of Gary Cooper and John Wayne.

However, when Williamson began researching, he found not much had

been written or was readily available about the life of Wright, whose 1907 novel “The Shepherd of the Hills” helped put the Branson area on the map as a tourist destination. His research led to visiting places Wright lived and worked, both as a minister in Missouri and in other states including California, where Wright purchased land and pursued a cowboy lifestyle.

Williamson’s books are titled “To Hell in a Handbasket; God Disallows a Downer” and “The Path That Led to Glory.” They follow the basic timeline from Wright’s birth

in Rome, New York, in 1872 to his death in California in 1944. Using available factual details, Williamson has creatively developed the story with dialogue to help the reader understand Wright’s tumultuous early years with an alcoholic father and a devoted Christian mother. The story follows his travels and struggles, his education and becoming a minister, the mixed reactions by churchgoers to his views, and his path to success as an author. Williamson’s own visits to the places Wright traveled and lived have given insight into Wright’s thoughts, dreams, and the difficul-

ties of his journey, as well as reasons Wright developed characters as he did in his novels. The result is a story that gives the reader new appreciation for the man behind one of Branson’s most beloved attractions.

The books are available at www. ermalandpaula.com, where you can learn more about Ermal and Paula Erlene. You can also connect with them at downtown Branson’s Hot Hits Theatre for a performance of their show, From Patsy to Patsy, starring Ermal as John Wayne and Paula as Patsy Cline and Patsy Montana, “America’s Yodeling Sweetheart.”

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upon our success in both avenues.”

Mr. Werner comes to Hollister from the Smithton RVI School District where he currently serves as the K-12 assistant principal and district activities director. He has nine years of educational experience.

Hollister Early Childhood Center and Elementary School Principal, Mr. Mark Waugh, shares that Mr. Werner is eager to serve the families of Hollister. “The experience he brings to our district will enable him to provide individual support to specific students and staff as needed while helping us continue to move forward as a whole with all the great

things taking place in Hollister.”

Mr. Werner says that he is excited and honored to work with younger students. “I am looking forward to opportunities to positively impact

so many lives and be someone the Hollister students can look up to and depend on. I want Hollister parents to know that I will always keep the best interest of

their children in the forefront.”

Mrs. Johnson and Mr. Werner will officially assume their new roles on July 1.

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In addition to middle school assistant principal, Mrs. Johnson will serve as the assistant athletics and activities director. “I look forward to continuing to be a part of the great culture at HMS,” Mrs. Johnson shares. “From the moment I started working in Hollister, everyone has been so supportive and positive. I also look forward to the opportunity to be a support system for our students in both academics and athletics and help continue to build

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NCCAA All-Central Region Basketball honors announced

Kayley Frank (Special to Branson Globe)

Annie Noah (Special to Branson Globe)

Jordan Wersinger (Special to Branson Globe)

Josh Linehan (Special to Branson Globe)

Submitted to Branson Globe The National Christian College Athletics Association has released the All-Central Region Men’s and Women’s Basketball Team selections for the 2021-2022 season. The College of the Ozarks’ Lady Cats and Bobcats have four players on the All-Central Region squad.

Kayley Frank, Junior guard from Strafford, MO, has earned First Team honors. Frank is averaging 15.5 points per game, 5.5 rebounds per game, and has a total of 35 steals on the

season. Seniors, Annie Noah and Jordan Wersinger have earned Second Team honors.

Annie Noah, a Gainesville native and forward for the Lady Cats, is averaging 13.7 points per game and an impressive 10.9 rebounds per game. She is shooting 48.3 percent from the field and has had 31 blocks and 74 assists this season. Jordan Wersinger, a guard from Springfield, MO, is averaging 14.4 points per game and is shooting 81 percent from the free throw line. Wersinger is

also shooting 44.7 percent from the field.

For the Bobcats, Josh Linehan has earned Honorable Mention. Josh, a forward from Rogersville, led the Bobcats in scoring this season with 473 points and averaged 15.8 points per game. He ended the season shooting 49.3 percent from the field and 73.8 percent from the free throw line.

Congratulations to these athletes for achieving NCCAA All-Central Region recognition.

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Inflation is not likely to slow down anytime soon. The single greatest mistake retirees make is misjudging inflation. The account balance looks huge when you retire, but it looks small after just a few years of retirement. Inflation, over a few years, drastically erodes the buying power of our retirement savings. A $100 bill today won’t buy today what it would only two years ago and it will only get worse over time with infla-

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By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer The recently renamed Branson Star Theatre, now the Nashville Roadhouse Theater at the Branson Star, boasts a plethora of talent in seven big shows!

Entertainer extraordinaire Stevie Lee Woods, who calls the Nashville Roadhouse Theater at the Branson Star home, is also the headliner of Nashville Roadhouse Live, Branson’s hottest and most awarded new show. Woods and the NRL band have taken home such top honors as Best Variety Show, Best Country Show, Best All Around Show, Best Male Vocalist, Best Emcee and Best Band.

Woods is the consummate entertainer, combining a tremendous vocal style and an unparalleled level of energy into one action-packed show. Backed by the top-notch NRL band and a group of talented young dancers, Woods offers those in attendance one of Branson’s most unique

shows—one that combines country and rock into one powerful entertainment experience.

Woods hosted a big show recently, giving ticket sellers and Branson elite a taste of his own show, while also showcasing the multitude of outstanding shows that enjoy residency in one of the two theaters inside the complex.

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“That Mentalist Guy” can be seen Thursdays and Saturdays at 5 p.m.

If you enjoy Dean Martin, you don’t want to miss Branson vocalist Trey Dees in the “Dean Martin and Friends Celebrity Tribute.”

Performing each Friday at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., Dees keeps audiences mesmerized with the music and the mannerisms of Dean

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On Tuesdays at 8 p.m., you’ll be entertained by Credence Cool Water Revue. If you are a fan of southern rock classics, this show is for you, as the band and vocalists pay tribute to CCR. Larry Holiday and the cast of The Outlaw Eagles bring the music of the Eagles to life in this unique musical experience, as they perform the music of one of the most beloved groups of all times.

The Outlaw Eagles Tribute can be seen on Wednesdays at 8 p.m.

A well-known Branson entertainer with a powerful voice and range, Georgina Holiday headlines her own show this year at the Nashville Roadhouse Theater at The Branson Star. Holiday, who also performs with country legends Mickey Gilley and Johnny Lee, takes the stage each Monday at 8 p.m., with a variety of current and classic hits.

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One of Branson’s favorite new shows can be seen twice a week.

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Ballparks of America’s St. Louis-based tournament partners GMB and Game7 Baseball will each hold four weekend tournaments, and the Ozark Mountain Baseball Charity Classic on April 15 and 16. The 9U-12U tournament will be held on the state-of-the-art turf fields – as well as an Easter egg hunt on Saturday morning prior to games.

All spectator gate fees will be donated to Elevate Branson, a nonprofit organization with the mission to provide resources, relationships, and a network of support that provides hope, dignity, and purposeful work to

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Phil Dalton is joined on stage by his family each week in “Theater of Illusion.” Dalton, his wife, and children come together to bring to the audience amazing illusions, a bit of magic and a lot of surprises. “Theater of Illusion” takes the stage Thursdays at 8 a.m. and Fridays and Saturdays at 2 p.m.

Stevie Lee Woods is already well known for bringing top Nash-

ville talent to Branson. In addition to many yet-to-be announced concerts in a series entitled “Nashville Roadhouse Live Presents,” Woods will bring two special shows to the stage each month.

The Grand Ladies of Country join Woods and his band the fourth Friday and Saturday of each month. The Grand Ladies— Leona Williams, Mary Lou Turn-

er and Barbara Fairchild—come together for one amazing show, packed full of country and gospel favorites—all songs you’ll know and love.

On the third weekend of the month, Jeannie Kendall—half of the famous father-daughter duo—teams up with Carl Acuff Jr. for “The Kendalls Rekindled.”

Sing along to all of your favorite

Kendalls’ music each month, with “The Kendalls Rekindled.”

The Nashville Roadhouse Live at The Branson Star is located at 3750 West 76 Country Boulevard, just behind Olive Garden in Branson. For tickets or more information on any of the shows featured at the theater, call 417-320-3418, or visit their website, www.nashvilleroadhouse.com.

lift families out of poverty. In addition, Ballparks of America will donate 10% of all Pro Shop, Puzzle Parlour, Operation Laser Tag, and concession and restaurant sales from this tournament to Elevate Branson as part of an ongoing donor relationship Ballparks of America is estab-

lishing with its neighbor.

“The MLB has been on pause at spring training sites, but our tournaments are mostly sold out to start the year off right,” says Ballparks of America General Manager Scott Bailes. “We added the OMB Charity Classic to raise funds for Elevate Branson and to

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Women’s Crisis Center of Taney County named Central Bank Charity of the Month

By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer The Women’s Crisis Center of Taney County has been selected as the Central Bank Charity of the Month.

Incorporated in 1990, the Crisis Center is now in their 32nd year of operation.

“The Crisis Center is made up of members from throughout the Taney County area who share the conviction that violence, in particular domestic and sexual violence, can be prevented,” explained Becky Vermeire, Executive Director of the Taney County Women’s Crisis Center. “It is the mission of the Crisis Center to provide quality residential and non-residential services to victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their children.”

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The Crisis Center is funded through state and federal grants, discretionary grant funding, fundraising and local contributions. The organization accepts cash or check donations. An easy way to make a donation is through the website, www.taneycrisiscenter.org.

In addition to financial donations, the Crisis Center appreciates contributions of cleaning supplies and household items, personal hygiene items, office supplies, furniture, and items for babies, such as diapers, bottles, baby food and formula and other necessities.

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line, food pantry, office support, cleaning and maintenance, transportation, case management and child care.

The Crisis Center works with an average of 1,200 to 1,500 victims of abuse each year. Over the 32 years in operation, there have been many victims of abuse who have found the courage, with the Center’s help, to forge a better life for themselves. Vermeire spoke of one such person.

“We had a woman come to us straight from 30 days of rehab.

She had lost custody of her son due to addiction. Her addiction was a direct result of the abuse she experienced,” Vermeire explained. “Upon coming to us, she spent 90 days in our emergency shelter and then moved into our transitional housing program, which is a two-year program. During those two years, she remained clean and sober, regained full custody of her son, attended all support groups and case management sessions, and even volunteered for us. She

was able to save enough money while in our transitional housing program that, upon leaving, she had enough money to put a down payment on her own house. We were able to help her completely set up housekeeping, including furniture, bed and bedding, dishes, and a washer and dryer. She left here with her son and moved into her own place!”

It is clients like this woman that make Vermeire’s job so rewarding. Volunteers at the Crisis Center can enjoy the same feelings of accomplishment.

“By volunteering at the Crisis Center, you can make a difference in our community,” said Vermeire. “In just four hours, you could listen to the stories of three women, help one safety plan, refer another to a new community resource, and simply show kindness.”

For more information or to volunteer with the Women’s Crisis Center of Taney County, call the volunteer coordinator at 417561-5105.

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Tall Tales Bar and Grill hosts first Hollister After Hours event

By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer The Hollister Chamber of Commerce held their first Hollister After Hours of the year on Tuesday at Tall Tales Bar and Grill.

Hollister After Hours affords chamber members the opportunity to network with their peers in a relaxed atmosphere, outside of normal business hours. It also allows the host property to showcase their business.

The March Hollister After Hours was hosted by Tall Tales Bar and Grill. Located on Financial Drive in Hollister, the unique venue offers a variety of delicious dining options, including appetizers, sandwiches and dinners, all featuring the great tastes of the Ozarks. Tall Tales offers guests a large, full-service bar and many giant screen televisions. Often billed as an “over the top” sports bar, Tall Tales Bar and Grill also provides a fun-filled atmosphere, as guests can enjoy pool and arcade games,

or try their hand at the challenging golf simulator.

Tall Tales Bar and Grill, located next to the Bass Pro Shop’s Angler’s Lodge, is open 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

For more information on Tall Tales Bar and Grill, visit their website, www.bassproanglerslodge.com. For information on Hollister After Hours, or to discuss hosting an upcoming After Hours events, call the Hollister Chamber of Commerce at 417-334-3050.

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Retired Teachers Association hears from school board candidates

By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer The Tri-Lakes Retired Teachers Association invited school board candidates from both Branson and Hollister School Districts to participate in a forum during the group’s regular monthly meeting on Tuesday.

Those in attendance were Roger Frieze, Peter Marcellus and Carolyn

Boss from Branson, and Josh Trinkle, John Rousselot and Andrew Penrod from the Hollister School District.

The President of the Tri-Lakes Retired Teachers, Ginger Witty, facilitated the forum and asked each of the candidates the same questions. Later, the candidates also answered ques-

tions posed by the former educators.

Each candidate was given two minutes to introduce themselves and tell why they chose to run for a position on the school board. They were each asked their opinion of charter schools, and lastly, asked what they considered the biggest issues facing public education in Missouri.

“Most candidates expressed similar views on charter schools. They have more problems than benefits in most cases, as charter schools are not held to any statewide standards,” said Mary Lynne Grimes, representing the Retired Teachers. “Charter schools can pick and choose which students to accept. There is no real way of telling how the money given to charter schools is spent.”

Grimes continued, “One candidate had a more positive view of charter schools, calling public education ‘an option’ for educating children. Most agreed that charter schools, vouchers, etc. take taxpayer money from public education.”

On the final question, regarding the biggest issues facing public

education, the candidates cited recruiting and retaining teachers as a challenge, noting that schools should become more creative in offering teachers more incentives. Also discussed was teacher salaries, as Missouri ranks among the lowest for beginning teacher salaries in the nation.

Candidates agreed that Critical Race Theory is not a concern in our area, at this time.

One candidate did express her concern that schools are placing too much emphasis on social issues, as opposed to the basics of math, science, English and history.

Tri-Lakes Retired Teachers Association meets monthly at the Taneyhills Library. All retired educators and school personnel are welcomed.

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week. They enjoyed seeing the inside of our beautiful capitol, Governor’s mansion, and other Jefferson City sights. I want to thank the teachers and the parents that visited with them for making such an effort to come all the way to Jefferson City.

The Missouri School Board Association had an event in Jefferson City this week, and I was pleased to have Superintendent Dr. Brad

Swofford and the Branson Public School Board in the office of District 156. I am very supportive of the great public schools system we have in Branson, Hollister and the whole district!

This week, I wanted to take the time to ask for prayers for the families of Nedgra Culp and Dee Dee Hamilton. They are both known for being important contributors to our local entertainment industry in Branson. I want to let their families know that we

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VETERANS & MILITARY COALITION OF THE OZARKS is an all-volunteer organization of veterans serving veterans. Contact us if you feel that you, as a veteran or veteran family, may not be receiving the benefits you deserve. Go to VMCO1.org and click on CONTACT at the top of the home page.

VMCO meets monthly on the third Thursday of the month (no meeting in July or November) at the Golden Corral in Branson with 11:15 a.m. (optional) lunch buffet and 12-1 p.m. meeting.

PRIMROSE HILL ADULT AND TEEN CHALLENGE is a faith-based recovery program for women and women with children. We take women whether they can pay or not. To learn more, visit us at http://www.primrosehilltc. com.

EVERY FRIDAY ON SITE AT GUMI CAMP USA from noon until 2 p.m.: Licensed counselor/combat veteran available for group or private meetings • Free tour of the CAMP • Free meal provided by the Blue Star Mothers • Job placement assistance on and off site provided • Reflection and on-site workshops for spouses suffering from PTSD, mothers and fathers suffering from a loss of a son or daughter due to combat and more. Please call, text, or email and let us know you’re coming. Tim Hadler, 417-559-3892 tmhadler@gmail.com For directions to the camp entrance, Google GUMI CAMP USA and tap directions. We are here for you and your family’s needs.

COAST GUARD AUXILIARY SAFE BOATING CLASSES. March 12 and April 16. Branson West. Call Steve Larson 712-2102123 or Dan Maresh 563-845-8823.

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

2 Chronicles 7:14 Hey Hello! Stop, No, United We Stand Divided We Fall, Think Peace.♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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VEHICLES FOR SALE ONE OF OUR BEST COACHES IS READY FOR A NEW OWNER - Top of the line 2008 Prevost 56 passenger bus. Low miles, excellent condition. New turbo complete with new ceramic filter. Have maintenance records.

Call 417-239-1090.

LOCAL JUNK AND BRUSH REMOVAL – 417-324-0860.

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SET OF 4 CONTIPRO CONTACT TIRES size 215 50 R17 call 417-334-2242

ANTIQUE 1940s COCA-COLA FRIDGE. Does not work but has a new apartment fridge on the inside that does work. Asking $250. You must pick up; it is very heavy. Call 417-334-2242.

THIS AWESOME PHOTO was taken at the scenic overlook in Branson, MO, by local photographer George Kurland. 16x20 premium canvas prints are available for $99 all-inclusive. Orders can be placed by calling the Branson Globe at 417334-9100. Orders may be picked up at the newspaper office at 2460 S. Business 65, Suite 106, Hollister.

RENT TO OWN AUTOS – LOW Down Payment. NO Initial Taxes & License Fees. NO Credit Check. FREE One Year Waranty On Motor & Transmission. Rent to Own Your Auto Today! 1119 E. State Hwy 76, Branson. 417-335-5400. renttoownautosbranson.com

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1&2 BR APARTMENTS 2006 32-FT FIFTH WHEEL. Has bunk house, non-smoker, no leaks. Very good condition. $11K. Call 417-527-8693.

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE, 16x80, 3 bedroom, 2 bath w/land.

Also, assorted furniture. SERIOUS inquires only. Text 417-294-8520 for appointment.

1-1/2 BATHS, POOLS, REC. ROOM

$575 MONTH & UP

Furnished Units Available, Lakeviews Available

CALL 417-546-3334 Shepherd of the Hills Estates

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HOME FOR SALE FOR SALE: SAFE, QUIET SENIOR LIVING. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, w/d, sunroom with beautiful hot tub. Oversized carport, fenced in area for dog, for sale as is.

Ph. 719-289-6464, Branson.

HELP WANTED NOW HIRING AWESOME PEOPLE! Box Office, Concessions, and Ushers needed. Hours vary. If you have an outgoing personality and excellent customer service skills, please drop by our box office to pick up an application.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

CAREGIVER WANTED – In home caregiver wanted. Nights.

Experience required. 417-860-5321

BRANSON SCENIC RAILWAY: ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for full-time • On-board Train Attendant • Gift Shop Clerk • Reservation Agent. This is a SMOKE FREE –NON-TOBACCO USE business.

Pre-employment drug screening.

Apply in Person. No phone calls.

206 E. Main St., Branson

JOIN THE BRANSON SCHOOLS TEAM! Route drivers and activity trip drivers: Up to $22/hour, 4 to 5 hours per day; only when kids are in school; training provided.

School Bus Mechanic: Full time position. Apply for either position at http://branson.tedk12. com/hire

**Move in for $2,500**

Includes first month’s rent and partial payment of deposits, pet fee (if applicable) and last month’s rent.

Balance to be spread out over a 12-month lease period.

FOURPLEX UNIT:

1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom. 12-month Lease: $725/month.

First & last month’s rent - due at signing Damage: $1,000 - due at signing Pet Charge (non-refundable): $600/pet (dogs under 30 lbs. and cats) $1,000/pet (dogs over 30 lbs.)

Key Deposit: $50

DUPLEX UNIT:

2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom w/attached 1 car garage 12-month Lease: $1,125/month OR 2 Bedroom + bonus room/2 Bathroom w/attached 1 car garage 12-month Lease: $1,225/month Fi & last month’s rent - due at signing First Damage: $1,500 - due at signing Pet Charge (non-refundable): $600/pet (dogs under 30 lbs. and cats) $1,000/pet (dogs over 30 lbs.)

Key Deposit: $50

Water and sewer, mowing and limited snow removal are included in the monthly rent. NO SMOKING

PLEASE CONTACT DIANNE TURNER AT (816) 219-3010 OR DIANNE@BARNESREALTY.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater, 1600 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson MO 65616 POINT LOOKOUT NURSING & REHAB is excited to announce that we are currently hiring RNs, LPNs, CNAs, NAs, CMTs, housekeeping, and dietary staff.

We are currently offering a new hire sign on bonus plan for nursing positions and a great benefit plan. We acknowledge Covid-19 vaccination exemptions. For more information, call 417-334-4105 or apply in person at 11103 Historic Hwy. 165, Hollister, MO. EOE

Higher Standards Staffing offers professional care partnership, serving seniors and disabled adults wherever they call home.

Services offered:

Tasks of daily living Shopping/errands Bathing/grooming Meal preparation Medication prompting

Enrichment activities Light housekeeping Companionship Pet care 24 hour assistance

higherstandardsstaffing.com (417)369-0060

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Worship Directory You are encouraged to worship with us!

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“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

(Jeremiah 29:11)

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6350 East State Hwy 86 | Blue Eye, MO 65611

Wayne Kean, Pastor | (573) 225-6102 SERVICE TIMES: SUNDAY SCHOOL - 10 AM MORNING WORSHIP - 11AM | WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY - 7 PM

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