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March 25, 2022 • Vol. 3, Issue 12

Branson High School hosts 74th Annual MASC State Convention

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PAGE 2: More Branson utilities go underground.

BHS Student Council members at 74th Annual MASC State Convention (Special to Branson Globe)

Submitted to Branson Globe Branson High School recently hosted the 74th Annual Missouri Association of Student Councils (MASC) state convention. Over 700 student leaders and 200 advisors from school districts throughout Missouri attended the event.

The convention allows student leaders across Missouri to meet, share ideas on how to promote a more positive school environment and discuss how other branches run their programs. Conference high-

lights included nationally known speakers, student-led workshops and breakout sessions, election of state officer schools, and recognition of Honor Council recipients, all while celebrating this year’s theme, Back To Our Future.

Branson High School, the current elected state president school, last hosted the convention in the year 2000. BHS graduate and current principal, Jack Harris, then served as Student Council President. “It was SEE CONVENTION, PAGE 11

Taney County man raises funds for Ukraine evacuees

PAGE 9: Record-setting visitation in 2021 indicates Branson is back.

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By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer A Taney County man is helping raise money for a missionary who is assisting with relief for those in need in Ukraine.

Local business owner Josh English was born and raised in Taney County and owns and operates a business specializing in land clearing and excavation. English has ties to Ukraine through his church and school connections.

Holly Friesen, a former Missou-

ri resident and member at Riverview Church and Christian School in Forsyth is serving as a missionary in Ukraine, having been there for 12 years. Friesen serves in Odessa, Ukraine, as a family nurse practitioner and Director of Ukraine Medical Ministry, assisting pastors and providing healthcare in needy villages. Friesen and her team are now focusing on helping the people of Ukraine evacuate, and provide those who

must shelter in place with food, water and necessities.

In a Facebook post, Friesen gave details of her mission work, “I served with ABWE in Peru for two years, and have now been in Ukraine for 12 years. I lead a prolife ministry that we founded and do medical ministry in the villages. I am involved in a young church with ladies ministry and discipleship. Currently, I am in Moldova, doing what I can to help

with the flow of refugees.”

English has recently begun fundraising efforts to assist Friesen in her work with Ukrainian refugees.

English explained, “A donor has provided funds to purchase 550 T-shirts and 50 hats to sell, with all of the proceeds going to Support the Ukraine Refugee Crisis/ABWE. The money is strictly being used for food, water, shelter and travel. With Holly being SEE UKRAINE, PAGE 11

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Power lines coming down along Branson’s 76 Country Blvd.

Crews work along Hwy. 76 (Photo by K.D. Michaels)

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Tuesday marked the beginning of a new phase in a project that will make Branson safer for visitors and residents alike—the undergrounding of the city’s utility lines. The first of the power lines were dropped from the poles on Tuesday morning in front of the Clay Cooper Theater.

“This is a big day that’s been a long time coming,” said Keith Francis, Director of Public Works for the City of

Branson. “We’ve worked close to a year getting contracts in order for the design and the construction for the undergrounding of all these utilities.

The power lines—the top lines that you see on the poles—will come down first, and then the rest of the utility lines will follow shortly.”

Cost for the project was expected to be nearly $2 million, including design and construction and removing the power lines. The City is working in

partnership with the 76 Community Improvement District or CID on this project.

“We manage the project, the design and construction, and the CID provides the funds for it,” Francis explained, adding that they have received much positive feedback regarding the undergrounding project.

Francis talked of another project on the horizon following the removal of the above ground power lines.

“We’ve got another project

we are bidding out right now for the construction of new street lights” the Public Works Director noted, “We should start construction shortly after all of these lines are out of the way.”

Francis indicated that the power lines should be down by the end of April.

Want to read more about progress along Branson’s Hwy. 76 Country Blvd.? See the story and photos on page 11.

Ralph Foster Museum opens ‘Legacy of Love’ Quilt Exhibit Submitted to Branson Globe The College of the Ozarks “A Legacy of Love” Quilting Collection went on display in the Ralph Foster Museum beginning Saturday, March 19.

Inspired by award-winning author and quilt historian Judy Howard’s quilt donation to the College in 2020, the Legacy of Love Quilting Collection seeks to shed a light on the art of quilting, as interest in

College of the Ozarks’ “A Legacy of Love” quilt exhibit began Saturday, March 19. (Special to Branson Globe)

the art form has begun to wane in recent years.

“The exhibit will feature quilts chosen from the museum archives,” said Kiley Hutcheson, director of retail operations, “and will display quilts of varying patterns and stitch constructs, antique sewing machines, as well as historical recollections.”

All the quilts and quilt tops on display at the museum were donated by estates across the United States, several of which were from the Midwest region.

The quilts within the museum exhibit are not available for purchase at this time, though other quilts can be purchased online at store.cofo. edu or at The Keeter Center.

For more information, visit www.rfostermuseum.com or contact the museum at 417-690-3407.

HOLLISTER, BRANSON CHAMBERS HELP CELEBRATE NEW LOCATION FOR WHITE MAGNOLIA REALTY – The Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce joined forces with the Branson Chamber of Commerce to help Shannen White and the staff of White Magnolia Realty celebrate the opening of their new location at 547 Branson Landing Boulevard in Branson near Cox Medical Center.

With their convenient location and growing staff, White Magnolia Realty looks forward to service the area residents with their real estate needs. For more information, call 417-544-0411.

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April Branson’s Jammin’ for Jesus to benefit New Life Restoration Center Submitted to Branson Globe Jammin’ for Jesus has an updated name! Jammin’ for Jesus is now Branson’s Jammin’ for Jesus.

Branson’s Jammin’ for Jesus concerts are back to kick off the 2022 season on Sunday, April 3 at the Branson Famous Baldknobbers Theater, 645 State Hwy 165. The music will begin at 2 p.m. with theater hosts, Brandon & Megan Mabe; special guest, Pastor Bruce Haynes; and concert hosts Brian Pendergrass and Sheila Meeker.

You’ll also enjoy the music ministry of Bob Davidson, Carol Sanguinette-How, Wendell Johnson, Harmony Trio, Sonshine

Road, Jimmy Jack Whitaker, and the great saxophonist Gary Dooms.

Admission is free to Branson’s Jammin’ for Jesus with a donation to benefit New Life Restoration Center. They will be collecting household paper goods such as toilet paper, paper towels, paper plates, napkins, Kleenex, etc.

This is the 22nd year for the Jammin’ concerts and the first year with new producers. Longtime producer, Phyllis Rotrock, passed the baton to Sheila Meeker and Brian Pendergrass this past December. Sheila says, “These concerts have always been about praising Jesus, ministering to lost and hurting people, all while

supporting local charities. It is our prayer that Branson’s Jammin’ for Jesus will continue to be about spreading the good news of God’s love through music, as we praise Jesus and continue to support local charities. We love and appreciate all of Phyllis’ support throughout this transition and appreciate the support of loyal fans for these concerts.

We covet prayers as we seek God’s will for every concert.” Make plans now to help kick off the new and exciting season as we celebrate in worship and support the men of New Life Restoration Center.

A love offering will be taken.

For more information, contact Brian Pendergrass or Sheila Meeker at bransonj4j@yahoo.com.

PRESLEY’S COUNTRY JUBILEE BEGINS 55TH SEASON IN BRANSON – The Presleys received a standing ovation at their first show of the 2022 season recently and celebrated the start of their 55th season in Branson. (Photo by George Kurland)

Meet Flower, Our March Pet of the Month

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

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

KASHI is a 3-year-old female. Kashi and her littermates were brought to us because the owner had too many animals to care for. Kashi is cheerful and loves affection of any kind. She is very playful. She is ready to come home with you and will brighten everything around her.

DAWSON is a 3-year-old male hound mix. He was owner relinquished.

Dawson loves affection. He may take a bit to warm up, but he is such a lover once he gets to know you. Somewhere along the line he lost his tail.

Come by the shelter and meet this handsome guy.

Flower is a 13 year old Dachshund. She loves to bark at the birds and go on walks. She also loves being a big sister.

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Freedom Journey opens 2022 season with special guests

By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer Freedom Encounter Theater at 3220 Falls Parkway, Branson, opened its 2022 season of the Freedom Journey show on Saturday, March 19, with special guests Mix and Natalie Hawk.

Mix Hawk, a former resident of the Soviet Union and Ukraine, is featured in the video segments of the Freedom Journey show, describing life under communism and the threats to freedom posed by socialism. On Saturday, he personally shared more of his experiences.

Hawk, a musician, grew up disliking communism since kindergarten at age five, when he was told he must not sing anymore because it was not right for him to sing better than other students. His rebellion toward such restrictions led him as a young adult to a Christian rock concert at an underground meeting. Although not particularly interested in Christianity, he just wanted to do something against government rules. At the concert he learned about Jesus Christ and started on his Christian journey, only to fall back into a party lifestyle as a musician. In 2008, he met his wife who worked as a tour guide in Ukraine, and became a serious follower of Christ.

The couple pastored churches in Crimea, but their mixed Ukrainian and Russian backgrounds combined with their ministry made it necessary to leave as refugees when Russia invaded Crimea in 2014. They

moved to the U.S. and now live in Oklahoma, where Mix is still an ordained minister and a musician.

“It’s different here,” he said of his baptism and conversion. “People expect to follow Christ and live a relatively pleasant, blessed life.

In the Soviet Union, you could go to jail or be killed for the decision to become a Christian. We all receive the blessings of salvation, but many Christians do not have an easy time.” Natalie shared that after some years of feeling very alone “except for Jesus and my husband,” she enjoys living in the U.S. where she can freely enjoy fellowship at church.

Regarding the current situation in Ukraine, Hawk said that like any government, there are sometimes problems, but there are also lots of good people and Christians who need prayers and support. A big problem, he said, is the “Putin propaganda.” For example, only certain media are approved and there is a 15-year jail sentence for using the

term “war” rather than “special operation.” Hawk recently participated in a radio show with a chaplain friend in the Ukrainian army. The chaplain stated that Russia’s bombing of smaller locations of no real military significance is specifically targeted at breaking civilians’ spirit.

Hawk closed his remarks with a guitar and vocal performance of “Where He Leads Me, I Will Follow,” and Darren Myers of Freedom Encounter led prayer for Ukraine. Donations were accepted for Preach Evangelistic Ministries, which assists Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Romania.

Learn more about Mix and Natalie Hawk and Mix’s music at www.mixhawkmusic.com, or contact mixhawkmusic@gmail.com.

Area appreciation continues at the Freedom Journey show through March and April performances; tickets are free and donations are accepted. Visit www. freedomjourneyshow.com.

Darren Meyers, (upper right) founder and president of the Freedom Journey Show proudly shared the theme of their presentation: “Passing on our American Freedom to our younger generations.” (Photo by George Kurland)

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First Amendment to the United States Constitution Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

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hose of us who are older can easily remember the time when we worried about our saddle oxfords being polished to perfection, hair pinned up or put into curlers each night, and clothes neatly ironed. Once we put those freshly ironed clothes on, we didn’t even want to sit down for fear we would wrinkle them.

Fast forward to today when people hardly touch an iron, probably don’t own shoe polish, and find flip flops to be the shoes of choice.

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Train Up a Child: Attitude affects appearance; appearance affects attitude

Probably none of us would like to go back to those days when so much time and effort was spent on the way we looked, but couldn’t we strike a happy medium? Couldn’t more people put a bit more effort into appearance? Good appearance not only is more pleasant, but it reflects an attitude.

When a child is concerned about personal appearance, it carries over into work. As I have taught through the years, I have noticed that some children hand in sloppy papers with scribbles all over them, footprints on them, or even holes punched in them with a pencil. These seem to be the same students who don’t really care if they have washed their face or hands, or have on clean clothes.

When a child dresses up, that child seems to naturally be careful with the way he/she behaves. It is pleasant to watch children put on

new clothes and walk around feeling good. Dressing up seems to prompt an attitude of carefulness as opposed to the carelessness often displayed by children who seemingly roll out of bed and begin the day in clothes that they may have slept in.

My husband and I attended a Pregnancy Life Line banquet at a church in the area. It was heartwarming to see children—even young children—assisting with the serving. Those children were dressed very neatly. Some of the girls had braided their hair and they looked so very nice. The young children wore rubber gloves as they carried pitchers of tea or water to refill glasses.

They were very polite and careful with all they did. It was apparent that the parents and church leaders were doing a wonderful job with these children. They were an example that proves that we don’t have

to say about kids who go around so sloppily, “Oh, that’s the way kids are now!” Kids don’t have to be sloppy.

They can learn that there are special occasions like banquets, school programs, church, etc., when they should dress up. They can also learn to be neat and clean at other times and do school work and other work neatly.

It is too easy for adults to give up and give in to children when trends seem to go contrary to what we know is right. Perhaps we need to remind ourselves that as long as we are alive on this planet, we can help children understand that the choices they make in dress and other things, affect their attitudes toward life.

“The Greatest Generation” cared about the way they looked to others and the way they did their work.

Perhaps we can raise an even greater generation!

Breakfast at Tiffany’s: He’s the same

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BY TIFFANY BROWN Staff Writer

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o often we see the God of the Old Testament as this ty-

rannical, fire-breathing entity that stands ready to crush all who do wrong, and we wonder, how can this same God be the compassionate, forgiving, healing Jesus of the New Testament? Let us trust his words when he says, “I am the same yesterday, today and forever.” May we look deeper into those ancient texts, which although they are filled with instances of God’s holy judgment and burning anger against sin, we see his longing,

his burning desire, for the day when his Son would reconcile all creation to himself. And may we understand that while judgment and punishment are inevitable and necessary so that righteousness and peace may abound, true love has been knocking on the hearts of humanity since the beginning of creation. This seemingly overbearing Lord who is high and lofty and holy has in reality always given us the choice of who will reign

as king of our hearts and lives. Let us choose life, THE Life - that we might live.

“For this is what the high and lofty One says- he who lives forever, whose name is holy: “I live in a high and holy place, but also with him who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite. I will not accuse forever, nor will I always be angry, for then SEE TIFFANY’S, PAGE 8

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Reflections: Greetings from the Apostle Paul

BY CINDY THOMAS Staff Writer

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ecently I received a promotional blog post, “How to craft an email greeting in a difficult situation.” Intrigued, I read the post; the advice was actually helpful—it included suggestions for communicating genuine interest in the recipient’s well-being and saying something upbeat before diving into the tough parts. It made me wonder if the blog writer had learned some lessons from the Apostle Paul.

Much of the New Testament consists of letters—many from Paul to churches he helped establish; some from apostles Peter and John; one each from Jesus’ brothers James and Jude. None of those letters were written during easy times for early Christians; rather, there was serious persecution going on, struggles with immoral pagan influence, and sometimes disagreement among church members.

I’m intrigued, though, by the openings to the letters. In most of them, the writer states his name, usually referring to himself as an apostle or a servant of Jesus Christ; John simply refers to himself as “the elder,” and Jude also refers to himself as “James’s brother.” This establishes authority, but also humility; the writer only has authority because he has

been with Jesus. Some remind the reader in more detail what Jesus has done for them—his coming as Messiah, his sacrificial death and his resurrection.

Next are the greetings. Likely a customary courtesy of wishing the recipient well, the most often-used words in the Biblical letters are “grace and peace,” appearing in every one of Paul’s letters, both of Peter’s, and one of John’s. Several also wish the recipient “mercy.”

Think about that. Paul often wrote from prison; he had experienced persecution and beatings and likely knew other Christians would suffer, yet he wished them grace and peace. Grace to stand up under pressure. Grace to work toward unity with other Christians. Grace to confront believers who persisted in sin. Peace,

trusting that no matter what, God was in control of the outcome.

Mercy, helping others and showing love as Jesus did.

We can also learn from earlier generations in our own personal and national history. In the famous letter written the night before the first Battle of Bull Run, Major Sullivan Ballou reassured his wife that 1) he was confident he was fighting for a worthy cause, and 2) he was comfortable leaving the outcome to God. Can we say the same?

My mom’s scrapbook has letters and cards written during World War II, some from soldiers serving in the conflict and others between friends, sisters and cousins on the home front. Many contain encouragement of God’s goodness and support for the Allied cause. A

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few are light-hearted, making the best of rationing and other difficulties. All have closing assurances of love and prayer. At least one of those soldiers, though, didn’t make it home; another came home minus an arm, and one after several months in a prison camp.

Let’s face it, world circumstances right now aren’t the best.

We don’t know how much longer we have before Christ returns.

But can we all take a lesson from Paul and the other New Testament writers, flooding our social media with wishes for grace, mercy and peace? Reassurances of prayer?

Graciously encouraging friends who aren’t following Christ to turn to him? Maybe even picking up pen and paper for a handwritten note, a rarity nowadays?

Grace and peace to you!

Been Thinkin’ About... Egg sandwiches and Indian trees

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BY JOSHUA HESTON StateoftheOzarks Media & Design

s the weather turns, it’s very easy for my mind to wander back to the timber of my childhood.

We didn’t call it “woods,” or “forest,” but simply “timber.” Or, more specifically, “the timber.” It was a small patch of land, just 23 acres of old river-bluff forest. There was an overgrowth of gooseberry bushes and also the white oak and a deep ravine running through the even deeper black earth.

Nothin’ special, really. Just a patch of earth. Just some trees and gooseberry bushes. Just some raspberry canes and wild plum thickets. Nothing whatsoever of importance in the great scale of global happenings.

Back when I was a pup, my mom homeschooled me and—if I got my work done properly in the mornings and the weather was relatively decent and especially in the springtime—we would pack a

picnic and head to the timber.

Fried egg sandwiches with ketchup and plain yellow mustard on white buttered bread and a quart jar of cold well water.

We would always go to the same picnic table, which was not a table at all.

Instead, we would head to an old white oak that had, generations ago, been pulled into a marker (or thong) tree. After learning what this tree was,

we just called it the Indian tree. There were times I’d imagine Native American children running over the hills, following trails, just as I was doing. It was a powerful reminder that we are not the first people to know this land.

And likely not the last.

Still, it’s the simple things that make our time here on this earth worth it. Even something as simple as a ketchup-laden fried egg sandwich and a jar of cold well water.

Stock Market Insights: Minimize risk by diversifying your investments

BY DR. RICHARD L. BAKER, AIF® Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor at Steadfast Wealth Management

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ometimes investing is like walking across a frozen farm pond. Interesting, but risky. Which also describes the current stock

market with all its volatility. Interesting, but risky.

Larry Burkett described a market environment similar to today’s market in his book “Preparing for Retirement.” In it, he addressed the impact of inflation on bonds or other fixed-income investments.

“An inflationary cycle can easily erode the value of a long-term bond fund since interest rates on long-term bonds are locked in for years at a time. If the current interest rates rise (as they would in an inflationary period), the value of the bond fund declines. At that time, it would be advantageous to

be able to switch over to a good stock fund. But in cycles where the market is overvalued, stocks and stock funds can lose much of their equity, so a bond fund can help protect your assets.” (Burkett; Preparing for Retirement) When the future of the market is uncertain, the need for diversification is strongest. Market risk, interest income risk, and inflation risk can all be mitigated by simply diversifying. Your momma told you never to put all your eggs in one basket. The Bible even gives wisdom about diversifying in Ecclesiastes where it says, “Give

portions to seven, yes to eight, for you do not know what disaster may come upon the land.”

Larry Burkett spoke about diversifying a $100,000 investment portfolio. He said, “The one thing you should be able to achieve with more resources is greater diversification. If you will set a limit of say $10,000 per investment (maximum), the risk will then be spread into ten different areas. Even a loss of 50 percent in any one investment would only dilute your assets by 5 percent.” (Burkett; Preparing for Retirement) I agree with his advice but would amend

it to say you should limit investments to a 10% weighting in any given investment.

A diversified portfolio will look different for each person, but regardless of how it specifically looks, spreading your money out over a few different investments has its advantages. One example is that it can reduce business segment (such as manufacturing, transportation, real estate, finance, etc.) or geographic volatility. If a person is invested only in real estate, then they will feel the full effect of a downturn in the real esSEE INSIGHTS, PAGE 8

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Knowledge is power: Candidate conversations from Branson U Submitted to Branson Globe t’s hard to believe the April 5 election is less than two weeks away! That means our candidate survey is nearing a close, but we still have two questions to share with you. In our quest to help you learn more about your potential representatives, we wanted to highlight more than just their perspectives on business and politics. These are your neighbors, running to represent YOUR community, so we asked each candidate to comment on that very thing - the Branson Community.

Here is the sixth of our 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. 6: Branson’s longstanding culture has been one of patriotism, Christianity, and family values; how would you support or change this culture if elected?

• Roger Frieze - Branson School Board: A school is a microcosm of the community

it serves. It should reflect the same values of the community, and I feel Branson Schools do a very good job reflecting the values of the area.

• Carolyn Boss - Branson School Board: I completely support and practice all those values of “Faith, Family, Flag, Friends, and Fun.” These are reflective of our community and why we have been so successful and blessed. I believe in the free exercise of one’s religion and the protection of free speech – these fundamental rights should always be supported and protected. I believe that the role of parents’ participation with the school district is very important.

• Peter Marcellus - Branson School Board: The Board leads by example. At our monthly meetings we start by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a prayer given by a Board member. On the wall in the board room is the framed statement “In God We Trust.’ We have an exceptional, award winning Air Force Jr. ROTC at the high school. They are very active

throughout the community in patriotic events.

• Michael Porter - Branson School Board: The values mentioned are woven in to the fabric of who I am. My hierarchy of priorities is: God, family, then everything else. I take my faith and my family very seriously. I owe my life to a forgiving Father who fought for me despite my best efforts to run away. I have been given the gift of a wonderful marriage to my wife Tosha. We have created a life together that I am proud and fiercely protective of. I have four children: Abbey, 23; Asher, 11; Kyrie, 9; and Salem, 2. Creating memories and raising our children to honor the Lord throughout their life is important to us. Living in a nation that allows us to do these things freely is critical. I will not only support this culture but I will advocate and fight for its continuance despite consistent efforts seeking to erode this heritage.

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

• Marshall Howden - Alder-

man, Ward 1: My faith is an integral part of my character.

Every decision I make will be embarked upon with these principles in mind and the conservative Christian values that have made Branson a wonderful place to live, work and visit.

When we discuss a vision for the future of Branson it cannot be one that forsakes these principles and many of the efforts last year to infringe on our liberties were (and are) a slap in the face to the foundations that our community was built upon. Those who abandoned Branson’s guiding principles in favor of iron-fisted, “my way or the highway” governance must be held accountable, and the voters have an opportunity to do just that in the upcoming election.

• Chuck Rodriguez - Alderman, Ward 2: As a God-fearing Christian man, and a United States military veteran, I love and fully embrace the Branson culture. I believe we need to do what is necessary to protect and defend that culture because that’s what makes Branson great.

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

• Jamie Whiteis - Alderman, Ward 3: Family values should be first of these items as it is within the family (at least it is with mine) that you instill Christianity and patriotism. I know Branson has this culture and continues to support this culture. I’m a third generation Taney County resident. My grandfather was born here, my father was born here, and I was born here in 1969 in the brick building that still stands in the middle of the Cox Branson campus. From 1974-1987, I lived in a couple other communities in southwest Missouri where my parents were public school teachers. I returned to this area attending College of the Ozarks 1987-1991, married my wife Kristi in 1990, and we have never left the area. We have remained at our current residence since 1994 and put two boys through Branson school system with one graduating in 2013 and the other in 2015.

• Ralph LeBlanc - Alderman, Ward 3: This has been and always will be God, family, and country. In that order!

Submitted to Branson Globe ouse Bill 2810, sponsored

by Rep. Brian H. Seitz, R-Branson, today passed the Special Committee on Government Oversight by a vote of 7-5 along party lines during executive session.

The pro-life legislation gained national notoriety when a pro-abortion activist tweeted out a false narrative

concerning the initial bill.

“Working with the chairman of the committee, Rep. Jered Taylor, and other committee members, a House Committee Substitute was crafted that removed much of the language that had been distorted by the pro-abortion activists,” Seitz said. “The substitute is now a bill that creates the offense of trafficking abortion-inducing drugs for the purpose of inducing an abortion in another person, in violation of state or federal law.”

The crime would be classified as a Class B felony, carrying a prison sentence of 5-15 years.

There is also language included that protects a woman from prosecution if she individually uses one or more of the drugs covered in the bill.

“HB 2810 is an example of how the committee process should work.

We took a bill and made it better without removing the core princi-

ples found within it,” Seitz said. “I am anxious to get this bill heard on the floor of the House, through the Senate process and onto the Gov-

ernor’s desk. It’s the strongest prolife legislation that we’ve heard in the past two years, and I’m proud to have sponsored it.”

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the spirit of man would grow faint before me - the breath of man that I have created. I was enraged by his sinful greed; I punished him, and hid my face in anger, yet he kept on in his willful ways. I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will guide him and restore comfort to him, creating praise on the lips of the mourners in Israel. Peace, peace, to those far and near,” says the Lord. “And I will heal them.” Isaiah 57:14-19

tate market. But if they only have 10% of their investments in real estate and there is a downturn, then they only feel the negative effect of the downturn in 10% of their investments. Similarly, if a person was only invested in New Orleans-based companies before Hurricane Katrina, they would have felt a greater than normal negative effect of the hurricane.

I learned this lesson as a child trying to win a bet from my cousin.

I bet him that I could cross my Poppy’s frozen pond. Even fat boys from Galena can cross the ice on a frozen pond; the secret is spreading your weight around (Don’t do this at home!). Just like I spread my weight out on that ice so I wouldn’t fall through, it may help to spread out our investments, so our portfolios don’t take a drastic hit. Invest in investments that are in different types of businesses, located in different parts of the country, and are exposed to different kinds of risks.

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Record-setting 2021 visitations indicate Branson is back

By GARY J. GROMAN, Independent Journalist While suffering a significant drop in visitations, along with other tourist destinations throughout the country in 2020, Branson rebounded to set a new visitation record of just under 10 million visitations in 2021. Rachel Wood, Chief Marketing Officer for the Branson Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), gave the good news to the Branson Board of Aldermen at its March 22 meeting as part of “The Branson Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitor’s Bureau 2021 Year-End Marketing Report.”

Wood said that the CVB’s “2021 Branson Visitor Profile Research” shows that COVID-19 significantly impacted all national travel in 2020.

It indicates that Branson’s 2020 visitation “fell by 31% below the record-setting visitation of 9.1 million in 2019.” However, 2021 was a different story, with Branson enjoying a robust increase in visitations nearing 10 million for the first time.

During her report, Wood also said that beginning in 2021, Branson is using a new survey. This new survey uses a “gen pop panel” to reach travelers who have visited Branson recently and, in the past, to “provide insight into Branson’s contextual market share. It also offers non-visitors perceptions of the area along with reasons they have for not visiting Branson and explores how Branson’s brand health stacked up against competitive destinations.

She also points out that the CVB continues to conduct ‘its intercept visitor survey’ so that the results can be compared and contrasted. The gen pop survey interviews general travelers to identify those who visited Branson. The intercept survey has historically polled travelers who visited a select number of area activities and attractions. However, because of the potential for location bias, this old methodological approach is being retired for a more objective approach that offers insights across a far larger travel landscape.

Woods says that while the meth-

Followed closely by shows and shopping, under the “gen pop survey,” Silver Dollar City is the number one reason people give for visiting Branson. (Special to Branson Globe) odology for gathering visitor and non-visitor insights are changing, the same “information continues to be gathered on Branson visitors.

The survey still tracks visitor activity participation, functional drivers, spending, intent to return, etc.

‘But as is the case with any new methodology, there are some differences that have arose with this new approach.” The Intercept Survey tracks travelers visiting select attractions in Branson is skewed toward visitors patronizing paid attractions and shows.

This new methodology interviews everyone who visited any part of the Branson/Lakes Area regardless of the reason and is considered more representative of the entire region.

The report indicates that many of “the behavioral insights derived from the new-gen pop survey are directionally similar to previous results generated from the intercept survey. While the gen pop survey shows that 36% of Branson travelers visit shows instead of 66% indicated from the intercept survey, shows still rank as the second most popular activity in Branson.

In terms of what causes people to visit Branson, there are three main “drivers.” Under the new “gen pop survey,” Silver Dollar City, with 25% of those surveyed, was number one with Branson shows and shopping second and third with 23% each. Under the old “intercept survey,” Branson’s shows with 55% was the number one with Silver Dollar City at 24% and shopping at 19% second and third respectively.

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manager of a pro-life clinic, she is coordinating with a lot of mothers with their young children, getting them not just out of Ukraine, but to a safe country.”

English has partnered with two local businesses to help with the fundraiser.

“People can purchase T-shirts at The Flagstore in Branson. Also, Save-A-Lot in Forsyth is selling merchandise, with all proceeds from both venues going to the fundraiser,” said English.

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great to see our kids come together and work hard to host this convention,” says Harris. “I’m very proud of their hard work on this excellent event that brought together over 100 schools from across the state.”

The Honor Council Committee of MASC awarded Branson High School’s Student Council with the MASC Gold Award. Sunshine Ridinger and Todd Koon were also

site for those who would like to make an online donation.

“I feel like, as Missourians, we can come together and make a grand difference by sending our support and helping women and children and people who have to shelter in place,” English noted.

We have already sent $3,000 and have another $1,700 plus to send.”

Friesen’s posts can be seen at www.abweukrainemedical-chooselife.com or on English’s new Facebook page, MissouriStandsWithUkraine. Donations can also be made through English’s website, www.MissouriStandsWithUkraine.org. recognized for their contributions to MASC as student council advisors. “As a high school educator, I am often asked how I can work with high school students or if I’m worried about our future,” says Ridinger. “I can without a doubt tell you that these kids make me excited for what is to come. They are kind, they are inclusive, they are smart, they are problem solvers, they are hard workers, and most importantly, they are leaders.”

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Progress is evident along Branson’s 76 Country Boulevard

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer A drive down Branson’s 76 shows continued progress throughout town, as older businesses are removed to make way for new establishments.

(Top right) Two long-time Branson theaters were sold last year and are being demolished to make way for new construction.

The Caravelle Theater has been demolished and debris removed, while demolition continues on the Jim Stafford Theater, home of the legendary comedian for many years. (Bottom left) Starbucks is adding another location near Shoneys. (Bottom right) A new

Cheddars Scratch Kitchen is under construction, located just across the street from Presley’s Jubilee.

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Several help during Elevate Branson volunteer work day

By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer Several gave up their Saturday to help a local nonprofit.

All ages joined together to help Elevate Branson clear a lot adjacent to their Gretna Road campus, in preparation for a tiny home development, to be called Elevate Community.

“We had 20-25 people out at the Elevate Community site on Saturday,” said Olivia Darst, Vice President of Communications for Elevate Branson. “All ages, came together to remove trees, clear the land of brush, and chip branches. We’re making a considerable amount of headway in preparation for groundbreaking. Volunteers successfully furthered our progress on Saturday.”

The next step of the project is infrastructure implementation.

Elevate Branson is very thankful for the help they have received on the project so far.

“We’re incredibly grateful for the surge of communal support,” said Darst. “At the completion of Elevate Community, our volunteers will look back and remember the hours of hard work they spent chipping wood and chopping down trees. It will be because of their contributions that Elevate Community will see countless individuals find hope, healing and restoration.”

For future volunteer work days, you can visit their website, www.elevatebranson.org, for more information on the project.

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Ballast Schmallast

What is a ballast anyway? A ballast is basically a transformer that changes the frequency of the power going to your fluorescent lights to eliminate the “flicker” effect. If you have the 2-ft. or 4-ft. tube-type fluorescent bulbs in your kitchen or garage, you may still be using bulbs that require ballast changes.

Fluorescent T-8 bulbs (the skinny bulbs) use newer electronic ballasts which are safer and more efficient than the old-style magnetic ballasts, which were used with T-12 bulbs (the fatter ones). Those older ballasts contain a toxic, tar-like chemical called Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and require special handling and removal if they are leaking.

By STEPHANIE BARNEY, Owner/ Lightspeed Electrical For homeowners that still use fluorescent tube lighting, ballast replacement is an ongoing maintenance issue.

There are now LED bulbs that can replace those fluorescent ones. Your electrician can perform a wiring procedure to bypass the ballast and help choose compatible LED bulbs to use in your existing fixture.

This will eliminate the expense of ever having to change a ballast again. The new LED bulbs will also last much longer.

People used to worry about LED bulbs being too bright, but LEDs come in a variety of hues, which range from soft white, to daylight and beyond.

If you are tired of replacing ballasts, ask the team at Lightspeed Electrical about converting your fixture to be compatible with LED bulbs.

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C of O to honor Vietnam veterans Submitted to Branson Globe College of the Ozarks is hosting a special service to honor Missouri Vietnam Veterans at the Missouri Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Tuesday, March 29, at 9 a.m. This event is open to the public.

The event will include special remarks by College President Dr. Jerry C. Davis, a ceremonial laying of the wreath by a Vietnam Veteran, and a playing of taps by SGM Robert Smither (Ret.).

The purpose of the memorial is to honor the fallen and properly

thank Vietnam War Veterans for their sacrifice and bravery. The memorial stands near the College’s entrance and bears the names of the 1,410 Missourians who served and died in the Vietnam War. The Missouri Legislators made this memorial at College of the Ozarks the official Vietnam War Memorial for the state of Missouri.

The memorial is another way to further the College’s vision – which is to develop citizens of Christ-like character who are well-educated, hard-working, and patriotic.

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Music on the Lake free concert series supports local veterans

By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer What could be better than supporting a great cause while enjoying a great concert? Local area residents and seasonal visitors alike can do just that at Music on the Lake, a free concert series featuring popular area bands, every other Saturday evening from May through early October, hosted by Veterans of the Ozarks. This “vet-

erans helping veterans” organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving all veterans, their families and communities during times of need.

The concerts are held at the Kimberling City Shopping Center, 11863 St. Rt. 13 in Kimberling City near the Table Rock Lake Bridge. Show times are 7 to 9 p.m. The annual series kicks off Saturday, May 7, with popular local rock & roll band High-

way 13. Other bands scheduled for the season include the following: • May 21, Lori Locke Band, rock & roll • June 4, Fly by Night, bluegrass • June 18, Table Rockers, eclectic variety • July 2, Eddie Valen Band, rock & roll • July 16, Wynn Brothers, country • July 30, Dale Johnston’s Coun-

try Review, country • August 13, Kirk Brown Blues Band, blues • August 27, Table Rockers • September 10, Eddie Valen Band • September 24, Highway 13 • October 8, CRC, eclectic variety Veterans of the Ozarks vice president Dave McAllister said the group is excited about expanding to 12 concerts this year. New groups this year include all-veteran band CRC from Monett, Missouri, and the Kirk Brown Blues Band.

McAllister expressed appreciation for the faithful business sponsors that help keep the event free to the public. Business sponsorships are available at three levels: Silver, $150; Gold, $250; and Platinum $500, with proceeds going to assist veterans and their families in need.

Sponsors will receive recognition on the marquee, with names of Gold and Platinum sponsors listed in the program. Business owners or

individuals interested in sponsorship should contact McAllister at 417-230-1283, or George Pezold, Veterans of the Ozarks president, at 417-872-8072.

Another way to contribute to Veterans of the Ozarks is by purchasing a raffle ticket for a mini Jeep. The golf-cart-sized vehicle, decorated in a patriotic theme with military service branch motifs, will be on display at every concert and other veterans’ events, and the drawing will be held December 18. Individual tickets are $5, or 5 tickets for $20.

Stay up to date on event news at the Veterans of the Ozarks Facebook page. Plan to bring your own lawn chair and snack or drink; or alternatively, plan to visit one of the sponsoring restaurants in the area, some within walking distance. “There’s some really good local talent around here,” commented McAllister.

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Pinwheels for Prevention Lodge parking lot. Burgers will the full Dolly Parton’s Stampede flu season runs from October to website at www.taneycohealth. org, or like our Facebook, Instabe provided by Fuddruckers. The show and meal. The Stampede April.

Fair slated for April 9 Healty Famlies Task Force presents Pinwheels for Prevention Fair, Saturday, April 9, from 10 a.m. until noon at Pavillion B at the Branson RecPlex, 1500 Branson Hills Parkway. Families are invited to enjoy free food, giveaways, chances to win prizes and family fun. In case of rain, the event will be rescheduled for April 23.

Stone County First Responder lunch is April 5

Stone County law enforcement, fire fighters and EMS personnel are invited to a free first responder lunch April 5, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kimberling City Elks

lunch is underwritten by Table Rock Networking.

PACK NIGHT returns to Dolly Parton’s Stampede

After a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, PACK NIGHT at Dolly Parton’s Stampede is back!

The fundraiser for the Reeds Spring School Foundation is scheduled for Friday, April 15 at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets are now on sale and cost $30. You can buy tickets at Reeds Spring High School, by calling 417-272-3271 ext. 1196 or by visiting the district website, www.rs-wolves.com.

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donates all of the ticket sales to the School Foundation, which uses the money to provide scholarships to high school seniors so they can continue their education.

The Reeds Spring School Foundation has granted over $500,000 in scholarships since 2011.

Flu cases on the rise in Taney County

The Taney County Health Department (TCHD) has seen an increase in flu cases over the past two weeks. A total of 129 cases of flu were reported from February 1 to March 7, 85 of those cases were reported between February 21 and March 7. The annual

TCHD promotes prevention as the best way to protect yourself from severe effects of the flu. Vaccination is recommended for everyone over six months of age but is particularly important for those who are at higher risk of severe illness, including pregnant women, the elderly, or people with certain underlying medical conditions.

“It is not too late to get a flu shot.” states Pam Priest Clinical Division Manager at TCHD, “An annual flu shot is still the best way to protect yourself from getting the flu.”

Symptoms of the flu include: • Fever or feeling feverish/ chills • Cough • Sore Throat • Runny or stuffy nose • Muscle or body aches • Headaches • Fatigue (tiredness) • Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea Appointments for a flu shot can be made at both the Forsyth and Branson locations, please call 417-546-4725 ext. 690 or 417334-4544 ext. 590.

For more information contact the Taney County Health Department at 417-334-4544, visit our

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Feb. 22 - 25 winter weather event cost the city $29,684 The winter weather event that hit Branson February 22 through the 25 cost the City of Branson’s Public Works Department $29,684 in labor and material to clear.

Combined with the February 2 winter weather event, the City has spent $71,992 on the two winter weather events.

During the four days of the weather event, starting February 22, road crews used 61 tons of salt, 154 tons of rock chips, 200 gallons of beet juice, 800 gallons of salt brine, 498 gallons of unleaded fuel and 383 gallons of diesel fuel. Road crews drove a total of 4,695 miles, requiring a total of 532 man-hours.

When ice and snow are predicted, the City will call in 30 personnel from four different departments. These employees will work 24-hours a day, on rotating 12-hour shifts, on the City’s 13 different snow routes. Branson City crews clear and maintain approximately 250 lane-miles of roadway inside its boundaries.

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cleared of snow.

For more information on the City of Branson’s snow and ice removal on city roads, go to the Winter Weather Preparedness section on the city’s website, BransonMo.Gov.

closure.

Traffic delays are expected to be at a minimum during this lane closure. Work is weather dependent. Drivers are encouraged to slow down and be mindful of signs and workers in the marked Work Zone.

Faith Community Health hires business developW. 76 Country Blvd lane ment manager closure extended through March 25 for utility work The City of Branson Public Works Department is extending the closure of the eastbound lane of W. 76 Country Blvd. at the intersection of St. Hwy. 165 and W. 76 Country Blvd. through Friday, March 25, 2022, as part of the W. 76 Country Blvd. Utility Undergrounding project.

Time of closure will be from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each workday to repair the retaining wall and sidewalk as part of the W. 76 Country Blvd. Utility Undergrounding project.

Traffic will be diverted to the center turn lane during the lane closure. Signage will be in place to meet traffic safety standards and to direct motorists and pedestrians safely through the lane

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will be responsible for expanding the model in the region as well as deeply serving current partners.

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Shelly Sanders (Special to Branson Globe) Faith Community Health (FCH) is pleased to announce Shelly Sanders has joined their team as business development manager. Sanders brings with her decades of experience in the field of sales and marketing as well as experience in the nonprofit world.

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“As we work to meet the medical needs of this growing demographic, we are thrilled to bring on Shelly. We estimate around 10,000 individuals between Stone and Taney County qualify for services at FCH. FaithCare allows us to expand the platform while partnering with businesses who are highly invested in the health and wellbeing of their staff.” said Anne E. McGregor, Interim Executive Director of FCH.

Faith Community Health is a charitable medical clinic serving the medically underserved who live and work in the communities of Stone and Taney counties.

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“We need to build up and expand rural broadband infrastructure,” said Rep. Long. “Too often, I hear stories of students, entrepreneurs and families in rural areas that are unable to take advantage of economic, health and educational opportunities because they lack broadband access to the internet. This issue is of incredible importance to Missouri’s 7th Congressional District, which is why I continue to work on increasing broadband access.”

Internet exchanges are one of the building blocks around which the internet is built. They are the physical locations where networks come together, and where content providers place content

closer to end users to increase the speed and efficiency of networks.

Currently, there are dozens of IXs nationwide but most of them are concentrated in big cities and in the coastal states.

The IX Act would authorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to administer a grant program that will establish or expand IX facilities and allow eligible E-rate (schools and libraries) and Telehealth program recipients to use available support to fund connections to and maintenance of points of presence at IX facilities.

Increasing the number of IXs across the country will result in a more resilient, competitive and interconnected web (especially for households in more rural areas).

Branson Parks Dept. receives new, larger trash truck

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around downtown. This is a great investment and will help keep Branson clean and beautiful,” said Branson Parks & Recreation Director, Cindy Shook.

Five qualified bids were received on November 18, 2021.

The board of aldermen approved the staff recommendation that the bid be awarded to Truck Component Services for a Ram 5500 Gas with Quantum 8 yd compactor for $122,100. This new trash truck replaces a 2008 Isuzu that was scheduled to be replaced as part of the vehicle replacement program in 2020 but was postponed due to COVID.

Taney County Health Department updates COVID-19 numbers

The Taney County Health Department (TCHD) is saddened to confirm the deaths of six, previously unreported, Taney County residents due to COVID-19. One individual passed in the month of January, and five in the month of February.

The deaths include: • 1 individual in their 50s

• 2 individuals in their 60s • 2 individuals in their 70s • 1 individual in their 80s The total of Taney County residents whose deaths can be attributed to COVID-19 is now 196.

TCHD announces COVID-19 deaths after the county of residence and the cause of death can be confirmed with both the Taney County Coroner’s Office and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. As a result, Taney County death count updates may lag behind numbers announced by the state of Missouri.

TCHD continues to remind the community that vaccination is the best way to decrease the likelihood of getting a severe case of COVID-19. TCHD is encouraging everyone five years of age and older to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Practicing good hand hygiene and staying home when sick continue to be important in reducing the spread of the disease.

The TCHD-family continues to send its condolences to all those that have lost loved ones to COVID-19.

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For more information, contact the Taney County Health Department at 417-334-4544, visit our website at www.taneycohealth. org, or like our Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest pages.

U.S. Route 65 resurfacing and improvements scheduled in Christian, Taney counties

Drivers can expect narrowed lanes and lane closings beginning the week of April 4 when a project to make intersection safety improvements and resurface U.S. Route 65 begins in Christian and Taney County, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Here’s a look at the resurfacing and safety improvements project: • Resurfacing Route 65 between

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north of Christian County Route EE in Ozark and north of Missouri Route 76 north of Branson Route 65 southbound turn lane improvements at Busiek Road Install offset right turn lanes and extended left turn lane on Route 65 at Christian County Routes A & BB Curve improvements on Route 65 near Saddlebrooke Install Route 65 southbound acceleration lane at Brookeside Drive Install Route 65 southbound offset right turn lane at Route 176 West Correct super elevation (bank) on Route 65 southbound between Route 176 West and

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Route 176 East • Install Route 65 northbound offset right turn lane at Route 176 East • High friction surface treatment on Route 65 near Sawmill Road, Woods Fork Road and Route 160 • New guardrail installed at several locations Traffic Impacts include narrowed and closed lanes, crews and equipement close to traffic, no signed detour, and occasional delays Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule.

The project is scheduled for completion by November 1, 2023. (Contractor plans to have project completed end of September 2022.)

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Elevate Work celebrates 42nd graduating class March 16

By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer Wednesday, March 16, Elevate Branson celebrated the gradua-

tion of Class 42 from its Elevate Work program. Six graduates received their certificates of com-

pletion.

Instructor Doug Lay opened by welcoming friends and family members and reminding them that the class requirements are not easy. Elevate Work, adapted from the Jobs for Life training program to meet the unique needs of the Branson area, sets out rigorous expectations for the course, which meets twice weekly for nine weeks. Students must be prompt, have no more than two absences, complete homework, and develop a resumé and a 60-second introduction to use when meeting prospective employers. Curriculum is Bible-based, incorporating lessons in faithfulness from Bible characters Ruth and Joseph and lessons from David and Jonah about God’s forgiveness and willingness to use people in great ways in spite of past mistakes.

As part of class, students hear

from local business people and professionals about how they achieved their position, often from humble beginnings. Students participate in practice interviews, learn how to improve their presentation, and develop a six-month roadmap for addressing obstacles and sticking to goals.

Lay also reminded the audience that a big part of the program’s success is the volunteer mentors who walk alongside each student attending class meetings, providing support for completing homework, and often connecting outside of class for additional encouragement.

Speaker for the evening was John Hagey, a Forsyth resident who operates an American Family Insurance agency in Hollister. Hagey currently serves as Chairman of the Board for the Hollister Area Chamber of

Commerce and chairman of the popular Grape & Fall Festival.

His message for the graduates focused on the power of faith and loving your neighbor. He encouraged the class to keep up their hope and belief, in spite of any setbacks. “This class was a right step,” he told the graduates.

“Keep believing, and keep doing the next right thing.”

The presentation of certificates is always a highlight, as graduates and mentors share a key takeaway or memory from the class.

• Charles Mills (mentor Toby): “This class started me reflecting. I’ve got goals now.”

• Elisabeth Murray (mentor Whitney): I’m so thankful now, every day.”

• Brandon Murray (mentor Bill): “Thanks for helping me better understand so many things.”

• Brandan Patterson (mentor Bill): “I’m working on the sore spots in my life. I’m thankful for everyone who helps me, but I definitely couldn’t do it without Jesus.”

• Jeremiah Wobser (mentor Joffrey): “Other students in this class have really helped me out, too.”

• Deandre “DJ” Carter (mentor Joffrey): “You’ve changed my life in more ways than you know.”

Graduate Elisabeth and mentor Whitney shared a beautiful guitar and vocal arrangement of “I Will Sing of Your Love Forever.” It was a significant milestone for Elisabeth, who had not performed for an audience since suffering injuries in a car accident.

Elevate Work director Donna McConkey took the microphone to thank instructors Doug and Karen, and sponsors Ethan and Caitlyn Moore of Moore Exteriors in Branson. She also recognized business panel members and the many Elevate staff who help make the program a success.

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Not alone: Process the pain at a grief-share group

By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer Is it possible for life ever to return to normal following the death of a loved one or other traumatic loss?

Are there healthy ways to cope with grief?

Everyone suffers loss of a friend or family member at some point, and it seems the last couple of years have escalated the effects. Many people have lost formerly healthy loved ones to COVID-19; some have watched a friend or relative succumb to chronic or undiagnosed illness due to postponed medical care; restrictions prevented others from being at the side of a loved one following an accident or a non-Covid medical event. Still others watched helplessly through a window or online as an elderly or

disabled relative in long-term care deteriorated physically due to isolation. In the wake of COVID-19 has come an uptick in deaths by suicide, complications from addiction, and stress-related health issues. Few people have escaped being affected either directly or indirectly.

Even without pandemic complications, though, grief is hard. Loss affects everyone differently, but feelings of depression, guilt and anger are common. Two people can lose the same family member, have completely different things to process, and struggle to understand one another’s needs.

According to local Christian counselor Dr. Berl Best, most people experience five stages of grief, each in different individual ways

and time frames: Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and finally acceptance. While working through the grief process, it can be helpful, perhaps vital, to find a nonjudgmental place to share feelings and be reassured those feelings are not wrong.

Dr. Best is a licensed professional counselor and a familiar face in the community as he has taught at College of the Ozarks and Ozarks Technical Community College. He serves on staff at Grace Community Assembly in Branson in a teaching and counseling capacity. Dr. Best offers regular grief-share group sessions and is also available for personal appointments at reasonable rates, making counseling more acSEE GRIEF, PAGE 26

Open house set to celebrate two milestones for Branson

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer It’s a big celebration for the City of Branson.

Branson will celebrate the 110th anniversary of the city’s incorporation, as well as the 10th birthday of the opening of Branson’s Centennial Museum.

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McConkey also introduced the Elevate Work Kids class and their instructor, Kathy. The kids’ program runs concurrently with Elevate Work, incorporating life lessons from the same Bible characters along with games, crafts and computer skills.

Graduates Hugh, Gregory, Wallace, and Theodore received certificates and shared character traits based on the “5 Ps” of posture, punctuality, politeness, preparation and presentation. Following the ceremony, adult and youth graduates enjoyed photo opportunities and refreshments with friends and mentors.

Anyone wanting to know more about Elevate Work or serve as a mentor or business panel member is encouraged to contact Donna.

McConkey@elevatebranson.org.

Located in historic downtown Branson, the Centennial Museum opened in 2012, with rotating exhibits regarding the history of Branson, as well as a gift shop that includes a large selection of local books.

To celebrate the two important events, the Branson Centennial Mu-

seum will hold an open house on Friday, April at the museum, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.

The Branson Centennial Museum is located at 120 South Commercial Street in downtown Branson.

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Kimberling City Police Department returns to full-time

By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer As of Monday, March 21, the Kimberling City Police Department has returned to full-time staffing, with officers on 12hour shifts around the clock for the first time since the city’s police chief and officers resigned in September 2021. During the

interim, the city has been paying for a Stone County officer to be specifically assigned to Kimberling City.

Police Chief Todd Lemoine stepped into his new role in November 2021. Lemoine is a Kimberling City property owner who enjoyed the friend-

ly and safe community, serene and tranquil atmosphere, and lake life, and planned to retire in the area following a career combining military service, federal employment, and serving as a law enforcement officer in Louisiana. He moved his family to Kimberling City in sum-

mer 2021, and then after the police resignations, decided to apply. His family supported his decision and includes his wife, a physical therapist; 13- and 15-year-olds who attend Reeds Spring schools; and a 19-yearold currently in basic training for the U.S. Navy.

Lemoine hit the ground running, initiating a recruitment and hiring process that included extensive interviews and background checks. By February there were four new officers hired, plus a K-9 officer, Ginger. The new officers have completed 700 hours of rigorous, thorough training to meet all state requirements as well as Lemoine’s standards for the department, and are ready to go. Ginger, a bloodhound certified in tracking five different narcotics, has already proven herself an asset as the department’s first K-9 officer, in a recent drug-related vehicle search that resulted in the arrest of SEE KCPD, PAGE 27

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cessible for people whose insurance doesn’t cover those services.

Some funeral homes and hospice providers offer free or reasonably-priced grief counseling, and some other churches in the community also have groups.

If you’re struggling with grief, don’t be afraid to seek help. You’ll find you’re not alone; just knowing other people understand can help start the pathway to healing. For more information about upcoming grief classes or counseling services, contact Dr. Best at Grace Community, 417-336-2422.

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the criminal. The department’s fresh start also included a new logo and a new striping look for the police vehicles. One officer vacancy remains, and applications will be accepted until it is filled with another fully-vetted, first-class officer. Applications can be found on the department website and at Indeed.com.

Lemoine’s vision is for the city to be ranked as “safest in Missouri,” per a recent social media post. He expressed thanks to Stone County for their support, as well as community members, and said that regardless of the issues prompting his predecessors to resign, the departmental logistics were left in good order. He reminded the community of the importance of continuing to support law enforcement by knowing the community and being a good citizen; respecting city ordinances; and being a person of integrity.

From the police side, he says citizens can expect the department and its officers to be respectful, professional and fair.

Lemoine also believes citizens have a right to expect transparency from leadership. Toward that end, the department’s social media page is kept current with announcements and interaction, and citizens are en-

couraged to attend the Kimberling City Police Committee meetings, held at 4 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at City Hall.

For more information and to stay up to date, visit the Kimberling City Police Department page on Facebook or the Departments/Police tab on the city website, www. ckcmo.com.

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Oh Happy Day! opens new season in new venue, at new show time

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer A popular Branson show will start the 2022 season in a new location.

Oh Happy Day, one of Branson’s favorite shows, featuring a vocal super group performing a variety of inspirational and uplifting music, will open their show for the season on Sunday, March 27, with a new time.

Previously a morning show, Oh Happy Day can now be seen on

Sundays at 7 pm. Another change this year is the group’s venue. Having performed for the past six years at the Hughes Brothers Theatre, Oh Happy Day will call Hamner’s Variety Theater home this season.

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Asbury. Each are gifted vocalists in their own right, and combined, their powerful voices make theirs one of Branson’s most talked-about shows.

Joining the cast on stage is comedian Justin Oller.

Kim Koreiba noted that her sons, Alexander and Gary II, would not be returning to help with the family show this year.

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ander is too busy with his racing career, and son Gary II has moved to Nashville to pursue his career in music.”

Koreiba also shared her thoughts on the upcoming season, “We are excited to begin a new season of OHD at Hamner’s Variety Theater.

We are sad to not be at the Hughes Theatre, but a morning show would no longer work with our schedules,

so we had to make this change.”

Oh Happy Day will perform select Sundays through August, and every Sunday evening September through December.

For tickets or more information on Oh Happy Day’s upcoming season, call Hamner’s Variety Theater at 417-3344363 or visit www.ohhappydaygospel.com.

15th Annual Branson Elvis Festival set for April

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer The 15th Annual Branson Elvis Festival is set for April 8, 9 and 10 at the Dick Clark American Bandstand Theater.

The fun-filled event that brings to town Elvis impersonators from around the country includes a variety of shows and events, including the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Competition.

This year’s festival fun kicks off at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April

8, with an Elvis meet and greet, followed by the Legends in Concert Show at 8 p.m., and Branson’s Dean Z in concert at 10:30 pm.

On Saturday, April 9, the Elvis Vendor Village is open to the public from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Festival goers will enjoy Festival Happy Hour from 5 to 7 p.m., and at 7, the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist semifinals competition gets underway.

On Sunday, April 10, Elvis impersonator Ryan Pelton will present “I Believe,” a tribute to the gospel music that inspired Elvis. The festival culminates with the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest finals, beginning at 2 p.m.

Tickets for the Branson Elvis Festival may be purchased by visiting their website, www.bransonelvisfestival.com or by calling the box office at Legends in Concert at 417-339-3003.

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Reader’s Corner: ‘The I Love You File’ at Kimberling Area Library

By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer How can you best communicate important personal information and life wishes to your family if you become unable to do so?

That question is one most of us will face at some point, or sadly, in some cases, will leave family members to just try to figure it out. More than one adult child, including this writer, has had to play catch-up as caregiver for an elderly parent who thought things were in order but hadn’t kept up with changes in estate planning and tax law. Being proactive now can save heartache, financial loss and extra stress during what is already a difficult time.

Learn more about this important topic by attending the April 13, 2022, session of “Learning

on Wednesday” at the Kimberling Area Library. Maureen Darby, CASL, RICP, CLU, and local State Farm Insurance agent, will present “The I Love You File,” an explanation of what questions you are likely to face plus suggestions for a strategy to meet the goal of communicating with your family before the need arises.

Topics covered will include estate planning; information on accessing your personal accounts such as life insurance; methods to communicate your final wishes; probate; and Social Security benefits, to guide your

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family members in supporting your wishes and coping with the many factors that arise when you are unable to manage or communicate.

The session will be at 10:15 a.m. in the Community Room of the Kimberling Area Library.

Coffee and light snacks will be provided. Attendance is free and prior registration is not required.

Remember, your area libraries are a wonderful source for such a variety of knowledge and life skills! Visit www.kalib.org to stay up to date on future Learning on Wednesday events and other services.

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Celebrate spring and help save lives by giving blood or platelets Submitted to Branson Globe It’s officially spring! As the weather warms up and the latest COVID-19 surge continues to slow, many people are looking forward to meeting up with family and friends. At the start of this new season, the American Red Cross encourages the community to play an important role in helping save lives by making blood or platelet donation part of their spring plans.

The Red Cross is grateful to the hundreds of thousands of individuals who have rolled up a sleeve to give in early 2022. It’s important to remember donated blood has a limited shelf life, so supplies must be constantly replenished. In the days and weeks ahead, it’s critically important to maintain a readily available blood supply. Donors can make an appointment by

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While getting back into the stands to watch the home team play this spring, donors can join a team of their own – Team Red Cross! As a thank-you, all who come to give April 1-18 will receive an exclusive Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.

Taney County: Point Lookout 4/13/2022: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., College of the Ozarks, 1 Opportunity Avenue, P.O. Box 17 The Red Cross is testing blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. The test may indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to this coronavirus after vaccination or past exposure,

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Plasma from routine blood, platelet and plasma donations that have high levels of COVID-19 antibodies may be used as convalescent plasma to meet potential future needs of COVID-19 patients with weakened immune systems.

The Red Cross is not testing donors to diagnose infection, referred to as a diagnostic test. To protect the health and safety of Red Cross staff and donors, it is important that individuals who have been asked to quarantine or believe they may be ill with COVID-19 postpone donation until they are symptom free for 10 days and feeling well and healthy.

At a time when health information has never been more important, the Red Cross is screening all blood, platelet and plasma donations from self-identified African American donors for the sickle cell trait. This additional screening will provide Black donors with an additional health insight and help

the Red Cross identify compatible blood types more quickly to help patients with sickle cell disease.

Blood transfusion is an essential treatment for those with sickle cell disease, and blood donations from individuals of the same race, ethnicity and blood type have a unique ability to help patients fighting sickle cell disease.

Donors can expect to receive antibody testing results and sickle cell trait screening results, if applicable, within one to two weeks through the Red Cross Blood Donor App and the online donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org.

Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows high standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions – including face masks for donors and staff, regardless of vaccination status – have been implemented to help protect the health of all those in attendance. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive.

Donors can also save up to 15

minutes at the blood drive by completing a RapidPass®. With RapidPass®, donors complete the pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of donation, from a mobile device or computer. To complete a RapidPass®, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/ RapidPass or use the Red Cross Blood Donor app.

To donate blood, individuals need to bring a blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification that are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also must meet certain height and weight requirements.

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross. org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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No MOre Trash! Bash seeks volunteers to help clean up Missouri roadways Submitted to Branson Globe Every spring, as snow and ice fade to an unpleasant memory, attention turns to trash that has accumulated on roadsides during the winter months. The Missouri Department of Transportation would like to invite all who use Missouri roads to join us in doing some spring cleaning throughout the month of April. MoDOT spends about $6 million annually to remove litter from more than 385,000 acres of right of way along 34,000 state highway miles.

No MOre Trash! Bash is an annual outreach of MoDOT’s year-round litter control efforts.

“We are asking all Missourians to find ways to help clean Missouri’s roadsides during the Trash Bash month of April,” said Becky Allmeroth, MoDOT chief safety and operations officer. “We ask our Adopt-A-Highway volunteer groups to pick up their sections, and anyone can do a one-time

volunteer effort, including community groups or clubs or any individual interested doing community service hours.”

MoDOT will provide trash bags and safety vests to anyone who volunteers.

Regionally, events will be announced that people can come join in the litter pickup.

“Missouri was one of the first states in the country to implement the Adopt-A-Highway program,” Allmeroth said. “Now in its 35th year in our state, Adopta-Highway has recruited volunteers who perform about $1 million a year in litter cleanup.

Every section served by adopters allows MoDOT to devote resources to other much-needed tasks.”

Currently, there are more than 5,300 groups and 50,000 volunteers who have adopted more than 6,400 miles of roadway.

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clude commercial and private enterprises; civic and nonprofit organizations; families and individuals.

One of the easiest ways to help combat litter is not to create it in the first place. Remember these simple tips: • Don’t litter. Keep a bag for trash in your car or truck and wait to dispose of it properly. Littering is a class A misdemeanor in Missouri. Anyone convicted of littering may be imprisoned in the county jail for up to one year and fined up to $1,000 per incident.

Illegal disposal of solid waste may be punishable as a Class D felony with fines of $20,000 or higher.

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From the mouths of babes...

By TIFFANY BROWN, Staff Writer ● “Mommy, here’s the ● No one: ….

Nova eating a banana: “It’s not spicy.” ● Samuel: “Jeremiah, you are NOT the boss, who’s the boss?”

Jeremiah: “Jesus is the boss.” Samuel and Jeremiah, twins (3)

deal: if you let me stay up from my nap, I might let you get something from McDonald’s today.” - Harper, age 5, who’s still going to take a nap today ● Me: Looking at snow Eli: Looking at snow Eli: I wanna go outside! It’s so

sparkly!

Me: It feels like -2 degrees outside, you could get frostbite.

Eli: There’s frost bugs out there? *I explained to him what frostbite was and what I meant* ● I was reading my college lessons out loud one day while my 13-year-old, Jonah, was in the

same room. One part said, “In the United States for the past six decades, newborn boys have slightly outnumbered newborn girls.”

Unaware that Jonah was listening, I heard him say, “See mom, there are plenty of fish in the sea! ● “Mom, every time I smell you, you smell so great.

You smell like you used to be on a farm.” -Judah ● (Chloe (8) and I in the Walmart craft aisle discussing her Valentine’s box.)

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Chloe: No, I’m a Christian! ● *Pulling into Braums* Jett (2): “YAY! ‘Cited!”

Me: “You already got ice cream, it’s Mommy’s turn!”

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Marvell thankful for prayers during illness

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Former Branson entertainer James Marvell is asking for prayers as he battles a serious illness.

The talented vocalist, formerly of the pop group Mercy, is a friend to many in Branson.

Marvell not only performed in Branson for a number of years but continues to work tirelessly to promote the area and its entertainers.

Marvell is currently the associate producer at the ALG Gospel Network, where he has been instrumental in helping many Branson artists share their music worldwide.

Marvel is battling a serious illness and has asked his friends in Branson and around the world for prayer.

Said J.K. Coltrain, President of Colt Records, Marvell’s record label, “I just heard from an awesome artist and one of my best friends, James Marvell. He asked me to share this with you all. James says, ‘I’m very ill, as some of you know.

I’ve heard that so many folks are praying for me, and I’m very thankful.”

Marvell appreciates the continued prayers of his peers and friends.

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