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Marshall Howden and Mayor Larry Milton present Brandon Mabe with a proclamation announcing Mabe Family Baldknobbers Day. (Special to Branson Globe)

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer The show that started it all was honored last week by the City of Branson, during Musical Founders Week.

The Mabe Family, stars of The Baldknobbers—now Branson’s Famous Baldknobbers—was celebrated last week when April 27 was declared Mabe Family Baldknobbers Day. The Mabe Family is credited with opening Branson’s first show more than 60 years ago and beginning the tradition of Branson entertainment that continues today.

This was the third in a list of musical holidays that have been celebrated in Branson since Mayor Larry Milton’s administration began honoring those that helped

make Branson a highly sought-after musical destination. Shoji Tabuchi Day and Glenn Robinson Grand Country Day were both celebrated in 2021.

“I’ve always considered the Baldknobbers to be a part of my extended Branson family,” noted Marshall Howden, newly elected alderman and the Mayor’s Ambassador to the Shows. “In fact, my godmother is a Mabe, and this family played an integral role in first bringing my Grandfather Mel Tillis to town. It is truly an honor to be able to celebrate them as we kick off Musical Founders Week in Branson.”

“I truly appreciate this recognition for my family and the BaldSEE MABE FAMILY, PAGE 8

Liverpool Legends to take the stage in new musical home

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer A favorite Branson show will open their 2022 season in a new home.

After performing in various

Branson venues, most recently the Caravelle Theater, Liverpool Legends will now take the stage at the recently renovated Andy Williams Theatre.

The Liverpool Legends story began when Marty Scott, a native of Chicago, performed at a Beatles convention. Scott, who portrays George Harrison, had the oppor-

tunity to meet Louise Harrison, sister of Beatle George Harrison, who was impressed with Scott’s performance. The two formed a SEE LIVERPOOL LEGENDS, PAGE 10

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WonderWorks Branson invites teachers to celebrate teacher appreciation with free admission Submitted to Branson Globe Local teachers and school support staff will receive free admission to WonderWorks Branson during May 2022 in honor of Teacher Appreciation. WonderWorks is celebrating these educators and support staff with its Teacher Appreciation Days event, running all month long. As a way to say thank you for all of the hard work they do day in and day out, WonderWorks is offering free admission for registered teachers and a 50% off discounted admission rate for up to four guests who visit with them. To receive this deal, teachers and staff will need to complete the online form at https://www. wonderworksonline.com/branson/ teacher-appreciation/ and present their school identification or pay stub when visiting.

“Teacher Appreciation Days are

a fun way to recognize local educators for all they do. We can’t wait to welcome them into the upside-down house throughout May,” says Faith Scheffler, education sales manager of WonderWorks Branson.

Teacher Appreciation Days are offered every May, providing teachers and support staff an exciting opportunity to visit WonderWorks with their family. The goal is to provide teachers, staff and their families a fun way to unwind as the school year comes to a close.

Those who visit during Teacher Appreciation Days will be able to explore over 100 interactive exhibits, all rooted in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) principles to help guests learn while having fun. Some exhibits focus on gravity, meteorology, space discovery, physical science,

WonderWorks Branson shows its appreciation for teachers and support staff by offering free admissions and reduced-price tickets for guests. (Special to Branson Globe)

and more. Guests can also check out the Wonder Art Gallery, which features artwork from local youth artists who competed in the company’s local art contest.

“The WonderWorks team would like to express our appreciation for teachers and support staff by offering a fun experience for their whole family! There’s something for everyone to enjoy in our museum of ‘edu-tainment,’” adds Brenda Dent, general manager of WonderWorks Branson.

Field trips for K-12 groups are offered year-round and provide a unique way to keep the learning go-

ing outside of the classroom while exploring the museum. Students can experience activities in earth science, physics, astronomy, physical science and more. Teachers who would like to add to the field trip experience can also request grade-level exhibit alignments and science scavenger hunts to enhance their students’ experience. Student groups can schedule field trips to WonderWorks Branson any time throughout the year.

WonderWorks Branson also celebrates homeschool teachers and families during special events throughout the year, and invites

them to watch for Homeschool Days in the fall. Homeschool Days run for several months throughout the year and Days provide a discounted admission rate of $12 per person, plus tax, or $10 per person, plus tax for groups of 15 or more who set up an advanced reservation.

WonderWorks Branson offers additional group activities, facility rentals, birthday parties, Scouting Days, Sensory Days and more. To get more information about the group educational opportunities or to purchase tickets, visit the site, https://www.wonderworksonline. com/branson.

City releases minutes of April 22 closed executive session Submitted to Branson Globe Under the direction of Branson Mayor Larry Milton and the board of aldermen, the City of Branson is releasing the minutes of the April 22, 2022, closed executive session that was closed pursuant to 610.021.2 RSMO for real estate and 610.021.3 RSMO for personnel.

Because of the nature of closed executive sessions, not everything discussed is included in the minutes. According to the Missouri State Sunshine Law, 610.020.7, the minutes “shall include the date, time, place, members present, members absent and a record of any votes taken.”

“This board is committed, and I mean committed to open transparency to the public and actions

speak louder than words. Over time you will see this board be more and more transparent,” said Mayor Milton. “Our city administrator has agreed that when we do take it to a vote in executive session, you don’t need to wait to go ask for a sunshine request, we are going to publish it so you know.

That’s another step of being transparent,” Mayor Milton said.

During the closed session, the board authorized the creation of an agreement by employment counsel. The agreement is in conjunction with the previously-announced retirement of Mr. Stanley Dobbins. Alderman Marshall Howden moved to authorize the agreement, which includes payment to Dobbins equal to nine

months of salary and reimbursement costs of up to 12 months of COBRA insurance, plus the return of all city property. Alderman Cody Fenton seconded the motion.

Fenton, Howden and Alderman Ralph LeBlanc voted in favor of the authorization.

Also during the session, Alderman Charles Rodriquez moved to increase City Clerk Lisa Westfall’s pay by $8.09 per hour during the time she is Acting City Administrator. This motion was seconded by LeBlanc and was accepted unanimously by the board.

Minutes are available for members of the public and media anytime by submitting a records request found on the City’s website, BransonMo.gov

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Start planning now for Veterans Week

By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer It doesn’t take long around Branson to figure out the city takes very seriously honoring its local and visiting veterans, as do the surrounding communities throughout Taney County and Stone County.

Many special events occur during Veterans Week, Nov. 5–11 each year, culminating in one of the nation’s largest and best-attended Veterans Day parades.

Events on the calendar for Veterans Week 2022 include the opening ceremonies at the Americana Theater, 2905 W. 76 Country Blvd., at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, free to all veterans and their families. Sunday events will include a 10 a.m. worship service with Barbara Fairchild and the Vietnam Veterans Reunion. Other reunions planned throughout the week include the Sandbox Party;

Homefront Heroes spouse luncheon; World War II/Korea Veterans; Nurses/Medics., and more.

Check times and locations and stay up to date as events are added and special speakers announced, at www.veteransshow.com and at www.pownetwork.org, where you’ll also find a printable calendar updated regularly.

Plan now to be at two of the week’s most-anticipated events: On Nov. 8 at 8 a.m., the POW Remembrance Service will be held at the traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall Exhibit at the Welk Resort; and on Nov. 9 at 5 p.m., the 26th Annual Military Gala at Chateau on the Lake. Reserve your Gala tickets at the POW Network website.

All those special events wouldn’t happen, though, without people working year-round to

plan and coordinate them. Those special people include Mary Schantag and her team of POW Network volunteers, who not only help with veterans’ events but also work to achieve closure and find answers for families still without information about their POW or MIA loved ones. POW Network also coordinates the Fake Warrior Project, helping identify and bring to justice people who falsely promote themselves as a veteran or hero—which happens more than most people realize. You can support this important work by donations through the website, and also by starting your Veterans Week activities a day early at the Network’s Pizza Ranch Fundraiser on Nov. 4.

Throughout the summer, one way to support area veterans in

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CRANE is a 6-month-old female. Crane and her four litter mates came from a hoarding situation so they haven’t been socialized much. In the time they have been with us, they have made a lot of progress from bouncing off walls to letting us pet them. With more work and love, the Furious Five (from Kung Fu Panda) won’t be so furious.

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Country music, entertainment industry lose legend

By DARYL WEATHER, Branson Globe Staff Member On April 30, country music and the entertainment industry lost a country legend—the passing of Naomi Judd. Most of you may remember Naomi and daughter Wynona Judd as the “The Judds.” They had several chart topping hits such as “Grandpa,” “Love Can Build A Bridge,” “Mama He’s Crazy” and many more.

Naomi’s daughters, Wynonna and Ashley, announced her death on Sat-

urday in a statement provided to The Associated Press. “Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness,” the statement said.

“We are shattered. We are navigating profound grief and know that as we loved her, she was loved by her public. We are in unknown territory.”

Naomi Judd had spoken openly about her own mental health over the years. She encouraged others not to go through the struggle alone.

“We’re not gonna be sad today,” Stated Ricky Skaggs upon inducting his fellow Kentuckians Naomi and Wynonna Judd into the Hall. Naomi had passed away one day prior to being inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Naomi Judd was an American singer-songwriter and actress. She and her daughter Wynonna formed the country music duo The Judds in 1983. She was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame the day after her death in 2022.

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2022 U.S. Open Bowfishing Championship held in Ridgedale

By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer A unique combination of fun, competition and conservation brought bow fishermen from across the country to the Bass Pro Shops Shooting Academy in Ridgedale, Missouri, on Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1, for the 2022 U.S. Open Bowfishing Championship. Hosted by Bass Pro Shops, the competition is one of the largest annual events in the fast-growing sport, with this year’s tournament being the eighth annual.

Over 200 teams from 27 states gathered for the 5 p.m. Saturday evening send-off, returning for the 8 a.m. Sunday weigh-in. Teams from as far away as California, Florida and Massachusetts competed for some of the sport’s largest prizes including $25,000 to the winner as part of a $100,000 overall purse. In addition to Bass Pro, sponsors included Oneida Eagle Bows, Tracker Boats, Tracker Off Road, Muzzy, Cabela’s, True Timber Camo, Archenemy, AMS Bowfishing, Cajun Bowfishing, Outrigger Outdoors and Under Armor.

The tournament combines an intense night of bowfishing in Missouri and Arkansas water with a day of fun activities including vendor displays of the latest supplies and gear, live music, contests, giveaways, visits with bowfishing celebrities, and more. “This tournament gives participants a unique blend of hunting and fishing,” said tournament founder John Paul Morris, son of Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris. “With

the competition hours at night, it’s a special experience for everyone.”

However, bowfishing is about more than fun and prizes. “It helps make a big difference in conservation efforts on our waters,” said Morris.

According to Bruce Drecktrah of the Missouri Department of Conservation, who was on hand for questions and information at the competition, bowfishing focuses on carp, gar, paddlefish, buffalo and other “rough

fish.” Some of those are invasive and a threat to bass, crappie and other species, so the sport actually helps to control those populations.

At the end of Sunday’s weigh-in, top prize went to “Descalin,” captained by Travis Spiceland, with a total weight of 423.5 pounds. Second place was “My Dixie Wrecked,” led by captain Dalton Ryba, with total weight of 391.1 pounds, and third place “Lifestyle Bowfishing” and

A team arrives for check-in on Saturday. (Photo by Philip Thomas)

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captain Johnathon Benton, 370.9 pounds. In the large fish recognitions, Lyndell Lakey and the “Bodger County Backstabbers” weighed in a grass carp at 55 pounds, and Chad Prater and his “After Hours Bowfishing” team scored a 46.5 pound carp.

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Train Up a Child: When does Mom stop being Mom? 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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rom the time a child is born, Mom is the one always there to feed, clothe, snuggle and protect the little baby. Dad is there also, but it is Mom who is the closest at the early stage of life in a child. When the child cries, Mom can usually even tell what kind of cry it is. Is it a hungry cry, a hurt cry, or an angry cry? Mom knows. The baby understands that Mom is the one who will provide the basic needs.

The baby’s world revolves around its mom and the baby thinks Mom

is the greatest thing in the world.

When the child starts kindergarten, that child begins to discover that there are other people in the world who can make it happy.

Many children have a special bond with their kindergarten teacher. At this point in life, Mom begins to take a back seat. Mom has to stand back a little as the child begins to discover the world. What mom hasn’t shed a tear or two as the child heads out the door for its first day of school?

As the child begins to approach puberty, Mom suddenly becomes perhaps the dumbest person in the world. It is almost impossible to do anything right that pleases the son or daughter. This is a time when many moms suffer a great deal of pain as their child begins to reject them. Mom knows, however, that the child is “sprouting its own wings” and she patiently waits and watches, interjecting guidance

wherever possible to help that child she still loves dearly, in spite of the fact that at times it seems that the child has no love for her.

When the young adult goes to college, that son or daughter begins to sense the meaning of homesickness. A reevaluation of Mom and Dad takes place and by the time the child is out of college, several hundred dollars later, the young adult is surprised at how much Mom has learned in those four years! The young adult still feels, however, that Mom is behind the times and is not fully able to understand current situations.

Through the adult years, the son or daughter gradually begins to understand that maybe Mom wasn’t so far off base after all.

Little by little, the adult starts seeking advice from the person once thought to be ignorant of all modern behavior. “I wonder what Mom would do?” the adult

thinks in tough situations. “I’ll talk it over with her.”

Finally, the time comes for mom’s life on this earth to end.

Mom is no longer there to go to for advice. The son or daughter is now completely on its own unless dad is still around. When tough situations come along, the individual thinks, “I wonder what Mom would have done.

What would Mom tell me to do?

I wish I could talk it over with her.”

And in the coming years, the memory of mom’s words and actions still exist to help guide the child in decision-making.

When does Mom stop being a mom? Never! The effects of her mothering are exhibited in grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her teachings are felt in generations to come. Mothering is a wonderful opportunity that knows no end.

Stock Market Insights: Nobody likes Negative Nellie

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e all have a Negative Nellie in our circle and they can be difficult to be around.

They are negative and pessimistic about everything. It’s like they have a God-given talent for stealing everyone’s joy. Right now, the stock market is a bit of a Negative Nellie.

The market selloff we have been experiencing hurt even more on Tuesday, April 26, when the S&P 500 Index was down 7.8%. This

is odd because usually the month of April is good for the market. As I write this with just a couple of days to go, this could go down as the worst April since a 9.0% drop in 1970.

The reasons are the same as what we have been discussing — a slowing economy, a Federal Reserve Bank raising rates, continued supply chain worries, and war in Europe. All of this has combined to make this one of the worst

starts to a year ever for both stocks and bonds.

We shouldn’t be all that surprised though. Historically midterm election years can be rough, down more than 17% on average peak-to-trough. The March 8, 2022 closing low, which amounted to a 13% correction, is still the low for the year as of now. The good news is historically a year from those lows’ stocks have gone

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Reflections: Praying for our health

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n some study notes, I found a page of scriptures from several years ago, when I worked for a faith-based organization and our department gathered regularly for prayer. My turn to lead happened to come when several staff members and missionaries were dealing with health issues while still

serving God faithfully through their work.

The apostle John writes, “I pray that you prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers” (3 John 2). We all agree with that prayer, but daily reality doesn’t always line up.

It didn’t for the early Church, either. Much of 2 Corinthians deals with frail earthly bodies and persecution, but emphasizes we can still be effective witnesses for Christ as we identify with his suffering and sympathize with others. (2 Cor. 4:10). Paul himself dealt with a “thorn in the flesh,” which he begged God to remove, but God’s answer was, “My grace is all you need. My power works in your

weakness.”

Obviously, we’d all like the physical strength to work efficiently, but I’ve experienced the “power in weakness” concept. I was serving as a worship leader when I had to endure chemotherapy.

Sometimes I’d get a sort of brain freeze—at the piano, even while leading a song. Yet during that time, more people than ever before commented they were blessed by the worship services. Also, my son stepped up to help, leading to his decision to study church music in college, and he now reaches many people through his ministry as a worship pastor. God was at work in my insufficiency.

My husband faces the daily

challenge of balancing diet, insulin, and exercise to keep Type 1 diabetes under control. A schedule change leads to adjustments I take for granted. But he’s been able to encourage students newly diagnosed as diabetic. A good friend had to leave the mission field at age 30 when her adrenal system collapsed. Environmental illness makes it hard for her to attend church, stay in a non-sterile household, or be around people; yet her book and blog about grace under pressure are inspiring to many.

The cancer and eventual passing of missionary Stan Steward gave him, and later his wife, openings to lead many Muslims to Christ as they witnessed his spiritual

Been Thinkin’ About... Seasons learned

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o ya’ll have tomatoes?”

It’s a regular question at the Hollister Farmers Market the month of April. And the answer this week, like last week, is, “No, ma’am, I’m sorry. They’re not in season yet.”

“Humph.”

Tomatoes won’t be ready in regular gardens until at least sometime in June, with some varieties not coming on until July. The hardworking ingeniousness of the Ozark Amish — and their high-top tunnels over rocky but nutrient-laden Ozarks soil — means we will likely have tomatoes by mid-May. Hopefully before.

But not this week.

The disappointed lady stalks off for some strawberry butter and a cake and— I hope — leaves happy.

I breathe a sigh of relief.

StateoftheOzarks’ Farmers Market in Hollister is something co-manager Dale Grubaugh and I care about a great deal. We prefer

folks to leave happy. But we cannot snap our fingers and make a season suddenly, somehow different.

Americans have been getting the same food delivered year-round into brightly lit supermarkets since the 1950s. Consistent. Convenient.

Though at-times inexpressibly lacking in something. It might be soul.

It might be nutrients. Sometimes it’s hard to tell.

But what isn’t hard to tell is that over half-a-century of reliance on foods trucked in from across the country, or from Mexico, or Chile, or wherever we get the cheapest food for our suddenly global salad, we sure as shooting aren’t used to being told, “No, you can’t have any

because it’s not in season.”

Locally grown foods are seasonal, however. And no amount of wanting something to be there will make it appear. Until it is ready to be there. Did that make sense? Perhaps not, because our public’s confusion at seasonality is as confusing to me as I suspect we are to them.

Growing up with gardens and foraging for berries teach you these things before you’re old enough to articulate much anything else. You know plants won’t grow in the cold.

You know plants won’t grow without rain. You know plants drown if there’s too much rain. You know a baby tomato plant cannot produce in the cold, cannot survive frost,

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BY REP. BRIAN SEITZ MO House District 156

ne of the most important bills this year is House Bill 2012. My amendment on stopping illegal abortion inducing drugs has been added to this bill.

House Bill 2012 has officially passed a committee in the Senate.

I am waiting to hear when this will be heard on the Senate Floor.

I am happy to be part of the most important legislative effort in Missouri to protect and save life in the womb.

House Bill 2331, which had my amendment to allow physical therapists to evaluate and initiate treatment on a patient without a prescription or referral from an approved health care provider, moved to the Senate. I am pleased to share with you that a Senate Committee held a public hearing for this bill on Monday, April 25, 2022.

During our afternoon session on April 27th, I spoke about the

need for legislative oversight concerning MODOT. Many representatives were trying to repeal the recently passed gas tax increase. I would love to do that, but the problem would not stop there. The issue is that MODOT has a spending problem that has broken the faith of the Missouri Legislature and Missouri citizens.

This year, I filed House Joint Resolution 129 which proposes a constitutional amendment to

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strength.

Yet we do know God has power to heal. “Is anyone among you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray for you. . . .” (James 5:14).

I know of several healings doctors verified as miraculous. We believe God can and will heal, and while we wait for healing, we share the Gospel. I pray for faith like the three young men in the fiery furnace: “Our God, whom we serve, is able to deliver us . . . but even if He does not, let it be known to you, O King, that we do not serve your gods . . . .” (Daniel 3:17-18).

We serve a God who is faithful, who gives strength for whatever we face.

must be handled as delicately as any other baby thing. And with the right rain and sun and not too many tomato worms, that little baby plant will grow into a robust adult and begin — under the right conditions — to produce robust quantities of fruit, red and ripe in the summer sun.

These things take time. They take a special kind of knowledge, not just book smarts, but the sort of intuitive touch that guides all living things to adulthood. I think it’s called care.

And learning the seasons.

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grant the legislature the authority to veto Department of Transportation spending plans. It is time to stop MODOT’s fiscally irresponsible spending habits.

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ers from past to present have played a huge part in the Baldknobbers’ success story. Things like this truly make me reminisce and appreciate every step along the way. The good, the bad, the ups and the downs have all created this amazing (and sometimes scary) path to where we are today…63 years later! Sometimes it’s all just so hard to believe. That being said, I am beyond blessed and forever grateful.”

Musical Founders Week—designed to honor all who have played

a part in our town’s musical heritage—ran from April 27 through May 4, as Branson remembered and paid tribute to those who began our musical traditions—including the Foggy River Boys, the Plummer Family, Harold Bell Wright, the Presley family, the Mabe Family and many more. As residents and leaders shared stories of entertainers and days gone by, they pledged to never forget our town’s musical history and always remember that in Branson, ``The Show Must Go On.”

since 1980, the average went negative 14.0% at some point during the years which makes this year’s 13.0% drop make sense. Taking this a step further, every year since 1980 the S&P 500 has been negative at one point during the year but ended the year positive 37 out of 42 years according to JPMorgan.

We knew coming into this year that more volatility was a possibility, but it is still frustrating to see it happening. The negative market days we’ve seen so far this year have been disappointing and have taken many investors by surprise.

But it probably won’t be like this all year.

I remember once when I was a boy, I walked out of my house and was pretty grumpy and negative. I

remember my mother’s wise words that only a mother can say, “Mister, you just turn yourself back around and go put on your happy pants and come back out here and try that again with a better attitude.” Because of a realistic fear of corporal punishment, I did go back in and come back with a more optimistic attitude. Same pants, but more positive.

Sometimes I think I need to have my mom tell the stock market to go get its happy pants on and be more positive. Nobody likes a Negative Nellie stock market.

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knobbers’ legacy,” said Brandon Mabe. “I have so much respect for my grandfather and great uncles as well as everything they created and accomplished. It is a privilege and a lifelong dream to be carrying on this legacy. To me, this recognition shines light on all of the amazingly talented entertainers that have been a part of our Baldknobbers’ family.

All of my family and the entertain-

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up more than 32% on average according to LPL Research.

The oddity about this time is that stocks usually bottom out around August/September of midterm election years, not in the beginning.

This makes me wonder if there is another low point later in the year.

But the good news that is important for investors to remember is big gains a year off those lows have been quite common.

Many investors forget that double-digit declines during a year are normal. After only one 5% pullback all last year, markets have provided an unfriendly reminder in 2022.

In fact, according to JPMorgan,

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organ donation, which is a good piece of legislation. However, a leftist tried to remove a line that worked to protect the unborn. I pointed this out in committee and once again showed that I will always stand for the unborn.

The amendment to an otherwise good bill was removed.

This week, I had the opportunity to discuss some issues with the Director of the Department of Revenue, Wayne Wallingford. He served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2011-2012 and in 2021. He also served in the Missouri Senate from 2013 – 2020. After our conversation, he explained that he would look into the issues I brought to him and try to find

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need is by attending the Concert on the Lake Series, a project of Veterans of the Ozarks featuring area bands performing a variety of music genres. Visit the VOTO Facebook page and click on the event section for schedule and bands.

The first concert is May 7 at 7 p.m. at the Kimberling City Shopping Center. Admission is free, thanks

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Need to contact my office?

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

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Remember, freedom isn’t free; we owe a big thank-you to our veterans, so take advantage of these opportunities to show your support.

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friendship and decided to create a tribute band, paying homage to the iconic Beatles.

Liverpool Legends is made up of Young Hines, Kevin Mantegna, Greg George, and Marty Scott. Louise Harrison, now retired, served as the group’s manager, and handled wardrobe, publicity and other details of the group’s performances, both in Branson and on the road.

In addition to being a Branson staple, the award-winning Liverpool Legends have performed sold-out concerts throughout the United States and Mexico, as well as abroad. Their music has taken them to India, Israel, Ukraine, Ecuador and Chile.

Said Louise Harrison, “Each member of the group is so close to the original that I often feel like I’m transported back in time with the lads. These are exactly the kind of fun-loving, quality musicians that my brother George would have loved to hang out with.”

The Liverpool Legends show features all of the music that Beatles fans crave. The group takes you back through time, with such hits as “She Loves You,” “Twist and Shout,” “Here Comes the Sun,” “Hey Jude” and many more musical memories.

Marty Scott and the group are eager to begin their 2022 season.

“Andy’s theater is the best and most state-of-the-art theater in town, and the Redmons are making it even better,” said Scott. “The family invested heavily in our production, so they are determined to make our show the biggest and most spectacular that Branson has ever seen. The very best part is, they are as excited as we are about our show, and we are taking it to a level never seen before.”

The Redmon family—John, his wife Sharon, their son Jeff

bransonglobe.com and daughter Jennifer—of nearby Springfield, recently purchased the historical Andy Williams Moon River Theater.

“We have all been active in bringing this iconic theater back to life,” said John Redmon. “We are longtime residents of the Ozarks and have owned and operated Redmon’s Candy Factory on I-44 in Phillipsburg, Missouri for 26 years. We have been serving customers going to and returning from Branson for a very long time. We bought the theater because it is fun! Living close to Branson, we have been fortunate to visit often and see many types of live entertainment.”

Of the renovations that the family has made, Redmon noted, “One of the biggest changes we made is adding one of the largest LED screens in Branson to our theater stage. This creates fantastic special effects for every performance. This year, we are excited to have The Magic of Rick Thomas - ‘The Mansion of Dreams,’ The Liverpool Legends - ‘The Beatles Experience,’ and the Andy Williams Christmas Show. We are honored to try to keep this important legacy going!”

Regarding Liverpool Legends, Redmon added, “We remember seeing the Beatles on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show,’ and Rubber Soul was the first album I ever bought. We are Beatles fanatics and watching Liverpool Legends makes you feel like you’re on stage and in the studio with the Fab Four. Who would have thought that someday we would own a theater and have a partnership with the band? Life is good!”

The Liverpool Legends open their show in their new home on Sunday, May 13 with shows slated for Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. and Mondays and Tuesdays at 2 p.m.

For tickets or more information, call the box office at 417334-4500 or visit their website, www.moonrivertheatre.com.

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Reader’s Corner: Beyond ‘Shepherd’ to Wright’s other work

By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer This week commemorated the birth of author Harold Bell Wright on May 4, 1872. Wright is credited with putting the Branson area into collective consciousness through his second novel, “The Shepherd of the Hills,” and the farm of John and Anna Ross is now a popular family destination featuring an outdoor drama based on the book, along with tours of the cabin. Other local families and geographical features are also mentioned in the novel.

If you haven’t read “Shepherd,” why not pick up a copy at an area library or purchase one at the farm or other local outlets?

Or, perhaps, have you read that one but none of Wright’s other novels? If so, a great one to consider is “That Printer of Udell’s.”

“That Printer of Udell’s” was released in 1903. Some sources indicate it was written in 1902 and read in sections to the Pittsburg, Kansas, congregation Wright served as minister.

Loosely based on Pittsburg, or perhaps Joplin or another small city near the Ozarks, the fiction-

al Boyd City could be almost any midwestern town with its crop of local churches and surrounding rural environment.

The story centers around Richard Faulkner, who arrives in town homeless and needing to make his own way after growing up with an alcoholic father and witnessing the death of his mother. Trained as a printer, Faulkner eventually finds work with print shop owner George Udell. The story describes Faulkner’s influence on how Boyd City, and particularly the churches in town, respond to the homeless, alcoholics, and other down-and-out in the community—a topic worth considering as the Branson area hosts events like the recent Poverty Summit at College of the Ozarks and the upcoming Transformation Ozarks event with John Maxwell. When the book was published, Faulkner’s hope that “Christians won’t let me starve,” contrasted with the “heathen” Udell being the one to believe in him and offer him a job, caused more than a little controversy.

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At the end of the story (spoiler alert), Faulkner is in the nation’s capital. Interestingly, President Ronald Reagan credits reading “That Printer of Udell’s,” a gift

from his mother, with his decision to become an evangelical Christian and be baptized in his childhood church. You won’t regret this read; it will inspire you to examine your own approach to faith, hope and true charity.

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Elevate Branson holds autism awareness event for community

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Elevate Branson held an Autism Awareness Day last week on their Gretna Road campus. As part of Autism Awareness Month, Elevate Branson invited the community to come out and learn of some of the services that they and other

area organizations offer to those on the autism spectrum.

One of the highlights of the day was showcasing a new mobile sensory device that Elevate Branson just acquired for their sensory room.

“We want to raise awareness

for the sensory room that we have available for our community. We received a donation from Shay and Pals for this mobile sensory device, which is super fun,” said Olivia Darst, Vice President of Communications. “It provides visual and auditory stimulation for children and adults who are on the autism spectrum.”

Cathy Brown, with Elevate Kids, added, “We have been waiting on our mobile sensory device.

It was graciously donated by Shay and Pals from money they raised

during their Rock the Spectrum event. I love it—the bubbles, the sound, the light effects and the fiber optics. It’s so fun to be able to touch and feel those. People just gravitate to it, and it has such a calming effect on the people who have seen it. The sensory room also has a big magnetic chalkboard, a light board, two kinetic sand tables, and a big Air Wave, so whatever sensory input a child or adult needs, it is all there for them.

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If you would like to use the sensory room at another time, contact Brown at Elevate Branson to check availability.

“We also have the police and fire department here today,” Darst noted. “They have Project Lifesaver, which is a resource that helps the police properly engage with people who are on the spectrum, if they are ever in a circumstance where they have to encounter people who have maybe wandered away from their parents or guardians, so that they will know how to properly interact with them, without overwhelming them. And, of course, Theo, our therapy dog, is always here and available. He loves hanging out with people.

Mercy Autism Clinic, a partnership with Arc of the Ozarks, was also on hand for the Autism Awareness event, offering those in attendance information on what autism is, and signs of autism.

They also shared information on the Mercy Autism Clinic, which offers diagnostic and services for children through 11 years of age.

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Area appreciation continues at Hughes Brothers Theatre

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer The Hughes Brothers Theatre continues to offer area appreciation rates for two of their popular shows.

The Hughes Music Show and the Hughes Brothers Country and BBQ are continuing their area appreciation through May 14.

The Hughes Brothers Country and BBQ features the best of the four performing Hughes Brothers—Marty, Jason, Ryan and Andy—with special appearances by some of the younger family members. This show features the music that Hughes Brothers fans remember from their earliest years in Branson, as they go back to their country roots. You’ll enjoy some special Hughes Brothers humor and antics, as well.

The Hughes Music Show features the entire multi-talented Hughes Family—singing, dancing and playing a variety of instruments. Billed as “The World’s Largest Performing Family,” the Hughes crew takes you on a musical journey that includes all the genres—country, pop, Broadway

and show tunes, gospel, patriotic and more. It is a touching and entertaining two-hour show that will lift your spirits and leave you wanting to hear even more.

Area appreciation rates are only $10 per person for either the Hughes Music Show or the Hughes Brothers Country and BBQ. Area Appreciation rates are valid for those in Barry, Christian, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Jasper, McDonald, Newton, Ozark, Polk, Stone, Taney, Webster and Wright Counties in Missouri. In Arkansas, area appreciation rates are extended to residents of Baxter, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Fulton, Izard, Madison, Marion, Newton, Searcy, Stone and Washington Counties.

A valid photo ID with proof of residency is required to receive the special area appreciation rates.

Each person may bring one guest for the same per person price.

For tickets or more information, please call the theatre, at 417-3340076. The Hughes Brothers Theatre is located at 3425 West 76 Country Boulevard in Branson.

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Educator and community volunteer to be celebrated Saturday

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Friends and family will gather on Saturday to celebrate the life of a wellknown member of the community.

Kenton Olson passed away in March. Olson was a longtime resident of the Branson area, having moved to the Ozarks in 1971 to teach botany at what was then known as School of the Ozarks. In 1976, Olson was elected Chairman of the Faculty of the college, and in 1988 he was named Dean of the College, a role he held until his retirement in 2001.

Camille Howell Dautrich remembers Olson’s time at the college well.

“Kenton was one of the first people I met when I moved here in 1984,” said Dautrich. “After he became dean, and I was the PR Director at C of O, we were right across the hall from each other.

We were good friends, and I always had the utmost respect for Kenton, as well as just enjoying his

company. We made several trips to Europe together. I remember once we were staying at a hotel in Paris, and Kenton was practicing his French. It was one of those old hotels where you leave your key at the front desk when you go and when we came back. He asked for his key in French, but he said the wrong number and got the wrong key. I’ve always wondered what would have happened if he hadn’t realized his error and headed up to that room.

What would the real guests have done when they came back and found him there?”

Prior to moving to the Branson area, Olson taught at the Hiram Scott College in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, and then worked for NASA as an Apollo 11 Research Associate, studying plant tissues grown on media treated with lunar soil samples.

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Kenton was a champion of minorities, children, animals and the low-income in the community. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, traveling, listening to classical music, studying Civil War history and spending time with his wife, Pat, and his sons Eric, Leif, and Lars and the rest of his family.

Olson was a lifelong lover of books and was a volunteer at the Taneyhills Library for more than 20 years, serving on the Library Board of Directors.

“Kenton Olson was a transitional

leader for Taneyhills Library,” noted Marcia Schemper-Carlock, Library Director. “For years, Taneyhills Library was a ladies’ club that operated a library. Kenton was instrumental in transforming the library board from being club-focused to prioritizing the potential a library offers the community.

When the Taneyhills Library Board was presented with the opportunity to apply for a grant from the Stanley and Elaine Ball Foundation, it was Kenton with the vision to create a children’s library. He wanted it to be a destination zone for families.

Fortunately, the Board followed his lead. It changed the community’s perception of Taneyhills Library.

On a daily basis, children eagerly enter the space with anticipation and excitement.”

“Kenton was a supportive president,” Schemper-Carlock continued. “He was intentional about who was appointed to the Board.

Under his leadership, fiscal responsibility was a priority. Because of his watchful eye, we have made significant improvements to our facility and implemented technology upgrades. He did avoid the public spotlight and preferred to spend his time working in the used book store, sorting book donations. You knew when he was there because classical music softly played in the background.”

A celebration of life for Kenton Olson will be held on Saturday, May 7, at the Lakewood Estates Hub in Branson. Visitation begins at 12 p.m. and a memorial service will be held at 1 p.m.

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By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Branson’s annual Music Fest was again a successful spring event.

Hosted by the Branson Travel Planning Association, the festival realized excellent attendance, with over 1,500 people enjoying

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“We had 23 separate acts performing,” said Toyea Youngblood, Chair of the Branson Travel Planning Association.

“Making their Music Fest debut this year was Sedaka Songbook, Liverpool Legends, and The

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views from attendees this year,” said Youngblood. “Many said this was the best year yet. Over 30 tour planners and travel agents came specifically to see Music Fest, in an effort to help them select their show to include in future tours. Some companies that came to preview are new to selling Branson, while others have been selling Branson for a while, but appreciated the opportunity to see segments of shows they’d never seen before.”

Youngblood continued, “We sincerely thank everyone for attending Music Fest and especially thank all the entertainers and artists who gave of their time and talents to perform. Music Fest is such an amazing event, showcasing a sampling of Branson’s live entertainment. We look forward to returning to the Clay Cooper Theatre April 21 and 22, 2023 for next year’s event.”

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You + Hue mobile art studio to open in Stone County

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer An exciting new business is coming to Stone County.

You + Hue is a mobile art studio offering full-service paint parties.

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Painters of all skill levels are welcome. No experience is necessary.

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“I love to paint. And it is so relaxing,” said Hunt. “But, my focus is to bring joy to people through the art of creating a masterpiece of their own.”

Steamy Joe Cafe reopens in a new location

Area entertainers Stephen and Chelsie Odom (ABBA tribute show) take time out of their busy schedule to congratulate Randy Ryel on continuing his Steamy Joe Cafe’ in the Bradford Inn. Biscuits and sausage gravy are one of their favorite items and mouthwatering cinnamon rolls are hard to beat. Ryel stated that while they might be in a new location (3590 State Hwy 265, Bradford Inn’s Eatery & Bake Shop), their great food selections remain the same including several new sandwiches. (Photo by George Kurland)

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News briefs from around the Branson/Tri-Lakes area

All May Branson city the meeting agendas on a regular their contact information on the welcome to watch a livestream of the nursing graduates’ accomplishmeetings posted to website basis. You can find a list of all City front page of our website Branson- the ceremony by following this ments and commission them for All City Board of Aldermen, as well as City Board and Committee meetings for the month of May are on the front page of the City’s website, BransonMo.Gov under the “All Meetings” calendar feature.

Agendas for each of these meetings can also be found on the City’s website under the “Agendas & Minutes” section. Agendas are generally posted a few days before each meeting. Citizens and community members are encouraged to check this calendar feature and

Boards and Committees, what they do, and who is on them in the “Boards & Committees” section of the City’s website.

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

You can find a city map in which ward you or your business resides, the names of the aldermen, the ward they represent, and

Mo.Gov. As a reminder, all board of aldermen meetings and most board and committee meetings are livestreamed at BransonMo.Gov/ Livestream and can be replayed at any time.

Armstrong McDonald School of Nursing to hold annual pinning and blessing ceremony

The Armstrong McDonald School of Nursing (AMSON) at College of the Ozarks will hold its 13th annual pinning and blessing ceremony on May 6 at 6 p.m. in Williams Memorial Chapel.

Class of 2022 graduates, nursing faculty and family members/ guests of the graduates are able to attend in person. The public is

link: http://cofo.link/pAAGd. Carla Sanderson, Ph.D., RN, and provost of Chamberlain University, will be the keynote speaker for the event. A reception for the graduates and their families will be held afterwards.

At the ceremony, 16 students will receive a specifically designed pin that reflects the program’s five main pursuits of truth, character, critical thinking, the tenets of Florence Nightingale, and creating a nourishing environment.

Dr. Janice Williams, nursing program director, has expressed how impactful this ceremony will be and how proud she is of her students.

“The purpose of the pinning and blessing ceremony is to celebrate

future service to the profession,” Williams said. “The ceremony signifies the completion of a rigorous education process and also a farewell to faculty and friends with whom they have shared the process. The nursing pin communicates the wearer’s earned right to the title of nurse and provides a tangible link to the source of their education. It has been one symbol of our service as nurses to others for over 1,000 years.

“The nursing pin reflects the AMSON’s mission and philosophy which is a direct reflection of the College’s mission and goals.

The faculty and staff, along with our community, offer our sincere congratulations for the perseverance and compassionate work of this graduating class who finished their degree and served their patients well during a pandemic.

They are inheriting and contributing to a legacy of excellence,” Williams said.

C of O signs baseball, basketball siblings

Head baseball coach Neale Richardson is pleased to announce the signing of Tyas Rush, a shortstop from Batesville (AR) High School.

Rush will join the Bobcats baseball team next fall and brings a wealth of high-level experience to the squad. The speedy leadoff SEE NEWS BRIEFS, PAGE 22

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lor signed to play basketball for Coach Becky Mullis and the Lady Bobcats.

C of O to reconvene free summer camp

Pictured left to right: Kelly Rush, Tyas Rush, Taylor Rush, Becky Rush (Special to Branson Globe) hitter and defensive stalwart was named to the 5A East All-conference team his junior season. A strong student, Rush was also an Arkansas Scholars recipient with a 4.0 GPA and a 28 on his ACT. Also a member of the golf team at Batesville High School, Rush was named the recipient of the Batesville High School Casey Milligan multi-sport athlete scholarship this year as well.

He joins his sister, Taylor, as Bobcat athletic commit. Tay-

Camp Lookout, a community outreach program hosted by College of the Ozarks, will continue its 30-year-mission of offering a free, week-long summer camp to children in Stone and Taney counties this summer.

This camp is located on the College’s campus near the shore of Lake Taneycomo and is free to area kids from Stone and Taney counties who show financial need.

The five sessions run May 30 – July 1; registration is open to children eight to12 years old.

Campers participate in a combination of summer activities and Bible studies led by College of the Ozarks students who serve as staff at Camp Lookout. They work for College’s Summer Work Program to offset the cost of their room and board.

“Camp gives counselors another avenue to pursue the calling to spread the Gospel to the children of God,” said psychology major Coleton Woody. “For campers, it means that they have a chance to get together with others their age to learn about what it means to have a God who loves them and to experience that love.”

For camp registration and information, visit https://www.cofo. edu/CampLookout.

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Hollister FFA students found success while competing at the State competition. Jeremiah Prater, Ian Frazier and Brayden Dennis received their State FFA Degrees.

Only the top 3.5% of Missouri FFA members receive this exceptional opportunity.

The Agronomy team of Samantha Schultz, Avery Fulkerson, Jaheem Romaro, and Maddie Harnstrom placed second and the Entomology team of Ian Frazier, Kamryn Dodge, and Jesse Archibeque placed 22nd.

Kennedy Brooks and Mahali Loftis served as the 2022 State FFA Delegates where they voted on two proposals altering verbiage on state and national FFA amendments.

Jeremiah Prater represented Hollister and Area 12 at the state level in his proficiency award area of Agriculture Mechanics Design and Fabrication. Jeremiah was recognized on stage as the area 12 winner where he received a plaque SEE NEWS BRIEFS, PAGE 24

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for his accomplishments in record keeping and building a positive net worth over the last four years in the agriculture program at Hollister High School.

Hollister FFA invites the community to come out and support the students of the Hollister FFA

Chapter at their banquet on Friday, May 6 at 6 p.m. where students will be recognized for these and other accomplishments over the past year. The banquet will be held in the Hollister High School Commons and food will be provided.

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Allison Schultz (Special to Branson Globe) Hollister High School senior Allison Schultz has received honorable mention for the 2022 Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri’s top academic students in the graduating class of 2022. The announcement was made recently

by Jared Terry, Principal at Hollister High School.

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primarily on a formula using the student’s grade point average and ACT or SAT score. Each student nominated had to first meet criteria of an “Academic Decathlon” which included ten events designed to assure the academic strength of the student. The student must have a minimum GPA of 3.750, a minimum ACT score of 29 or a minimum SAT score of 1,600, be ranked in the upper ten percent of the class, and have taken high level courses in mathematics, science, English and foreign language. The student must also have excllent attendance, be an exemplary school citizen, and be involved in the school activity program.

Hollister High School students finalists in SBJ’s ‘Coolest Things Made in the Ozarks’

Hollister High School juniors Hailey Greene and Kassidy DeVore were selected into the top four finalists of Springfield Business Journal’s inaugural “Coolest Things Made in the Ozarks” at the DoubleTree Convention Center in Springfield on April 28.

This event was created to celebrate and recognize products made

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Hollister juniors Hailey Greene and Kassidy DeVore display their biodegradable flower pots. (Special to Branson Globe) right here in the Ozarks and to highlight the importance of manufacturing to our economy. Sixteen products manufactured across southwest Missouri were selected for inclusion and Greene and DeVore’s biodegradable flower pots made the cut. Hollister High School was the only non-business to be included.

Readers were then asked to vote on the top four finalists, and Greene and DeVore were ecstatic when it was announced they had made it to the top four.

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15 plastic water bottles and other waste from the landfill.

While the night did not end in New-Wave Bioplastic (the name the students decided upon) being declared the winner (Eagle Picher’s Perseverance Rover Battery the lithium-ion batteries powering NASA’s Perseverance Rover on Mars - was declared the winner), these two high school students from Hollister, Missouri, have inspired SBJ to create a youth division in the 2023 Coolest Things Made in the Ozarks. And the experience that Greene and DeVore received cannot be measured.

New-Wave Bioplastic flower pots will be available for purchase during the school’s FFA plant sale on Saturday, May 7. The flower pots can be purchased for $5 each.

Ignite celebrates its grand opening (Special to Branson Globe) Ignite celebrated their grand opening beginning with a Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony on April 27 at their new grilling specialty store located at The Shoppes of Branson West, 18942-B Business 13.

The grand opening activities continued through April 30 with major barbeque champion pit masters and grill manufacturers on

hand. Dr. BBQ, Ray Lampe, one of or perhaps the most famous grill master in the country headlined grand opening festivities.

Kirt & Cynthia Brown, Ignite owners, are looking forward to providing the community with a one-of-a-kind experience at their new destination. The BBQ specialty and provisions store will be actively supporting first responder, veteran and education organizations. Ignite “The Grills and More Store” is the Ozarks’ largest store of its kind and is locally, family and veteran owned and operated.

New Ballparks of America event to pass on tradition of baseball

With the summer baseball season ending and the school year ramping up, a brand new family event will take the fields at Ballparks of America on two beautiful August weekends. With the goal of passing on the love of baseball, Ballparks invites athletes and one of their biggest fans to spend a

weekend at “The Tradition” eating, sleeping and living baseball in an entirely new way.

The Tradition is the first of its kind to be offered at Ballparks.

Over three days on campus, the athletes will play on assigned teams for competitive games, be able to compete in skills competitions and a Home Run Derby while still getting the chance to spend one-on-one time with their role model.

While The Tradition is held as a father-son event, Ballparks of America will welcome any combination of athlete-adult to the experience. Moms, uncles, cousins, coaches, neighbors, mentors – The Tradition of baseball comes in all different forms and lives on in the bonds made over a game of catch.

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Nick Wilson named Reeds Spring Teacher of the Year

A special education teacher was recognized for his special ability SEE NEWS BRIEFS, PAGE 27

Nick Wilson (left) receives the Teacher of the Year Award from Reeds Spring Superintendent Dr. Cody Hirschi (Special to Branson Globe)

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to connect with students and staff.

Nick Wilson received the Reeds Spring School District’s Teacher of the Year Award at the inaugural Excellence Awards Banquet, held at Chateau on the Lake.

“What makes him special is his dedication to his job,” said paraprofessional Lorna Williams. “To the students, to the parents, to the staff.

He’s always willing to go above and beyond and always does it with a great attitude.”

Wilson teaches special education at Reeds Spring Elementary School. His job requires him to work with students in multiple rooms and in multiple grade levels, so it’s a challenge to make sure the needs of all of his students are met.

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Tours begin at the main location across from Walgreens and the Titanic on the Strip.

Reeds Spring School District honors retiring staff members

Four Reeds Spring School District staff members plan to retire at the end of the school year. Combined, they have 77 years of experience with the district.

The retirees are: • Ron Caudill - Auto Tech instructor at Gibson Technical Center • Keith Cook - Custodian at Gib-

son Technical Center • Steve Davis - Paraprofessional at Gibson Technical Center • Rocky Dotson - Bus driver and mechanic The district honored the retirees at the inaugural Excellence Awards Banquet, held at Chateau on the Lake.

Reeds Spring School District names Staff Member of the Year The first person many students and parents see when they enter Reeds Spring Primary School is now the first person to receive the Reeds Spring School District’s Staff Member of the Year award.

Teresa Dahms is an administrative assistant at RSPS. She received this recognition at the district’s

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“She has the most caring heart,” said instructional coach Hillary Mchan. “When I think of worldclass, I think of her.”

Dahms has been praised for her ability to ease the fears of parents, especially those who are sending their children to school for the first time.

Dahms has demonstrated such expertise at her job that the district has often asked her to train other administrative assistants.

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Ribbon cutting held for remodeled Cedar Hollow Resort

By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer The updated and remodeled Cedar Hollow Resort, 2998 Buttermilk Spring Road, Galena, celebrated its reopening on Friday afternoon, April 29. Table Rock Lake Area Chamber of Commerce was on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony with area business owners, friends and neighbors in attendance. Attendees enjoyed a taco bar, giveaways, and a raffle for a

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Cedar Hollow Resort, located on a beautiful scenic cove at the end of Highway Y west of Reeds Spring, was established in 1960 by Hal and Blanche Ellis. After decades providing fun and relaxation for guests, the Ellises were unable to continue and the resort was unused for many years.

New owners James Kavanaugh and Lisa Klosowski purchased

A ribbon cutting was held at Cedar Hollow Resort. (Photo by Cindy Thomas)

the property in 2019, after several months of traveling the country in a pop-up camper and deciding they wanted to buy a campground or resort property. “We knew we didn’t want months of freezing temperatures, nor a desert,” joked Kavanaugh of the decision to settle at Table Rock Lake. Combining Lisa’s experience in home improvement and decor with lots of hard work over the last three years,

they have completely renovated the units. Each has a kitchen, a queen size bed in a private bedroom, plus a full-size bed and pull-out sleeper to accommodate up to six people.

Kavanaugh complimented the business atmosphere in Stone County, saying although he has had to deal with an incredible number of government agencies, people have been great and he has a good working relationship with the

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Corps of Engineers. Boat slips at the resort’s private dock are available for guest use, making it easy to plan a vacation around fishing or water sports.

“You wouldn’t believe it if you had seen the place a few years ago,” said real estate agent Dennis Wood, who assisted Kavanaugh and Klosowski with the purchase.

“They’ve done an amazing job.”

The couple are excited about already hosting return guests, people who visited in the early days and now want to bring children or grandchildren. “We just want to recreate what Hal and Blanche did in 1960, a great family experience,” said James Kavanaugh. “We fell in love with the history, and our goal is a clean, simple, quiet resort, just like it once was.”

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Osage Ballet to perform at The Mansion Theatre in Branson Submitted to Branson Globe With the recent news of over 1,000 unmarked graves found at U.S. and Canadian residential schools, many people are learning a history indigenous people have not only known about, but lived, within recent memory. The experience and result of early residential schools on people of the Osage Nation is depicted in the second act of “Wahzhazhe: An Osage Ballet,” which will be presented at The Mansion Theater in Branson, Mo. (located on the ancestral homelands of the Osage) on August 5 and 6.

The production is the work of Osage Ballet, a nonprofit organization which seeks to preserve and share the history of the Osage people through dance. Osage Ballet founder and co-creator of the ballet, Randy Tinker-Smith who is Osage, did extensive –and sensitive—historical and cultural research when developing the production. She spoke with more than 50 Osage elders, sometimes numerous times, to make sure all culture knowledge in the ballet

was appropriate for sharing with the public.

The first three scenes of the ballet depict Osage history prior to the arrival of Europeans in their ancestral homelands, which encompassed much of the middle of the United States, including the entirety of what is now Missouri.

The second act of the ballet begins with the Osage’s experience with residential schools and continues through their struggles to keep culture, land and sovereignty strong through a multitude of injustices and tragedies. Ultimately, the ballet concludes with “We Walk in Two Worlds,” a hopeful depiction of the Osage today and looking toward the future.

The boarding school experience is complex, particularly for Osage people.

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“I met one lady who was two years old when she was sent to boarding school,” said Tinker-Smith. “Could you imagine at two years old being away from your family, having to eat foods that you’re not used to eating, not allowed to speak your own language, having to wear strange clothes? How lonely and terrifying that must have been.”

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By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer Downtown Forsyth was the place to be on Saturday, April 30, for the city’s annual Spring Fling. Over 40 vendors joined musicians and other performing groups, businesses and classic car enthusiasts for a full day of fun.

Festivities started bright and early with yoga on the courthouse lawn, courtesy of Soul Space Yoga. There was gospel music by MasterPeace,

rock and roll from CRC Classic Rock, and performances by Celtic Fire Irish Dance. Activities included axe throwing by Tommy Hawks Axe House, a cornhole tournament, and a classic car show presented by Finish Line Performance and Service. There were plenty of drawings to enter for giveaways; opportunities to support veterans and other great causes; first responders on hand with educational materials for

Gospel music by MasterPeace (Photo by Cindy Thomas)

youngsters; lots of crafts and plants; and of course, food.

The Chamber of Commerce thanks all the participating sponsors, businesses, craft vendors and the many members of the community who came out to enjoy the day. Keep up on future community events by following the Forsyth Area Chamber of Commerce on Facebook or visiting www.forsythmissouri.org.

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Once again the Hilton Convention Center was host to Jim Cox’s 12th semi-annual auto auction.

Cox celebrated his 42nd anniversary in the auto auction business.

With today’s technology, the auction was also streamed worldwide. The pictured auto is a 1926 Ford coupe. Also part of tradition, Branson’s own — Pierce Arrow — sang for the opening ceremony.

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Martin Scorcese’s film “Killers of the Flower Moon” (based on the book by David Grann) currently

filming in the present-day Osage Nation. It also honors the Osage veterans who served in all of the United States’ wars throughout history, reflecting the ongoing complexity

of Osage life.

“There’s a fierce determination in this piece that we’re going to just keep moving forward,” said Tinker-Smith. “Even today in our tribe

you hear people say, ‘We don’t go back; we go forward.’”

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is choreographed by Osage dancer Jenna Smith and includes original music by Osage composer Lou Brock and Dr. Joseph Rivers, chair of the film department at the University of Tulsa, who also arranged the score. Joining the professional dancers are students of Dance Maker Academy in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, representing 19 Native nations.

For tickets and information on the Aug. 5-6 performances in Branson, Mo., call 417-385-1118 or visit www. themansiontheater.com. To learn more about Osage Ballet, visit their website, www.osageballet.com and watch for posts on the Osage Ballet Facebook page.

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College of the Ozarks to hold 115th commencement ceremony May 7 Submitted to Branson Globe College of the Ozarks will host its 115th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 7, 2022, in The Howell W. Keeter Athletic Complex on the College campus. The ceremony will honor 342 graduating students: 104 Bachelor of Arts, 222 Bachelor of Science, and 16 Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This is a ticketed event for graduates and their families.

Dr. Isaac Hatton will speak at commencement at 2 p.m. in The Howell W. Keeter Athletic Complex.

Hatton attended College of the Ozarks from 2006-2009 and married his college sweetheart Camille, a graduate of the nursing program at College of the Ozarks, during medical school. The Hattons felt called towards full-time medical mission work and began working overseas during Hatton’s residency. In 2019, the Hattons formed a team with Dr. Samuel and Jessica Porter (also C of O alumni) and moved to Northern Iraq to work with a Christian charity serving refugee families. More recently, they have begun a project to care for children with physical disabilities in their local community.

The College of the Ozarks Baccalaureate Ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. in The Howell W. Keeter Athletic Complex, with Rev. L.J. Evers as the baccalaureate speaker. This event is open to the public.

Evers is the director and founder of Here to There Movement, a mission organization working specifically with unreached people groups. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from College of the Ozarks in 2001 as a recipient of the Ozarks Fellowship. The following week, he married his wife Nicole. L.J. and Nicole have served as a part of church planting teams in various capacities, from associate to senior leadership. As L.J. helped to train leaders in more than 30 different countries, he and Nicole began to focus on unreached people groups — those with almost no access to Jesus or the church. They currently live in a Pakistani and Indian community in Houston, Texas.

Every year during commencement, officer candidates are commissioned as part of the ceremony. This year, the following five will be commissioned into the U.S. Army: • Officer Candidate Caleb Cunningham is a criminal justice major from Ozark, Missouri. He is commissioning as an infantry officer with the 3-138th Regiment of the Missouri Army National Guard.

• Officer Candidate Gabriel Greco is an engineering major from Kansas City, Missouri. He is commissioning as an engineer officer with the Missouri Army National Guard’s 1141st Engineer

Company.

• Officer Candidate Talon Saylor is a double major in agronomy and animal science. He is from Harrison, Arkansas, and will also be an infantry officer with the 3-138th Infantry Regiment in the Missouri Army Na-

tional Guard.

• Officer Candidate William Smith is an exercise science major from Hollister, Missouri. He will also serve with the 3-138th Infantry Regiment as an infantry officer in the Missouri Army National Guard.

• Officer Candidate Drew Vinson is an exercise science major from Farmington, Arkansas. Vinson will serve as an engineer officer with the Missouri National Guard’s 1135th Engineer Company.

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‘Out of This World Teacher’ selected by Central Bank

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Sidney Calzaretta was selected as the most recent Central Bank “Out of This World Teacher.” Calzaretta teaches second grade at Crane Elementary School.

Central Bank has teamed up with Legends 106.3 to honor teachers who go above and be-

yond to help students reach for the stars. Teachers in any school district in Taney or Stone County are eligible. To nominate your favorite teacher, visit legends1063. fm, click on the Promotions tab, and click on Out of this World Teacher. Follow the prompts and your teacher will be nominated to

receive this special honor.

As this month’s Out of This World Teacher, Calzaretta received a gift basket from Central Bank, gift certificates from Heroes Tastes and Taps and Famous Daves BBQ, a plaque from The Sign Man, and gifts from Legends 106.3 radio.

Sidney Calzaretta, second grade teacher at Crane Elementary School, was selected as Central Bank’s “Out of This World Teacher.” (Special to Branson Globe)

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SMAC exhibit ‘The Disagreeable Giver’ shares meaning and healing in art Submitted to Branson Globe The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) announces their May art exhibit, “The Disagreeable Giver,” to be on display May 6-28 located in the SMAC Gallery at historic 7 Downing Street in Hollister.

The opening reception will be 6-9 p.m. on Friday, May 6. In this show, public artist Christine Riutzel departs from her signature style. The process of preparing this exhibit has been part of a healing process through creating art with layers of meaning via a variety of mediums, including paint, light, tufted rug, embroidery and even bead works. Riutzel says “I don’t think art has to have meaning—but I also want to talk about it if someone finds something deeper.”

Locals and out-of-towners alike have likely experienced some of Riutzel’s murals, particularly the wall project on Downing Street, where she led a team of seven artists. Other local businesses in the area

have invested in mural projects either inside or outside, including Hook & Ladder Pizza Co., where special tribute is given to firefighters, and Branson Skateworld. Riutzel is also playing an active role in MIDXMIDWST Mural & Culture Festival in downtown Springfield September 1011 with an artist roster from across the country. She has taken her full-time mural art to other public projects in Indiana. Riutzel serves on the Hollister Parks & Recreation Board and is also the vice president for the SMAC Board. Her Instagram @beautyfromlight shares her vibrant style.

Regarding the upcoming exhibit, which departs from Riutzel’s art persona, Riutzel says “The show is about relationships.” Expressing her experiences through this collection is about validating her feelings and communicating her spiritual trauma. “As an artist being terrified of being boxed in by others I have resisted creating

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Both the exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. The Vintage Paris Coffee kiosk will also be on hand for opening night. This year, SMAC is highlighting worthy nonprofit organizations. This month, the Branson Humane Society will be highlighted at the opening reception. The humane society provides aid in the alleviation of distress and suffering of animals, and promote humane treatment through protection, placement and public education. Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit local center of creativity, art education, innovation, and community partnership, strives to improve the quality of life in Southern Missouri by connecting individuals with the arts, for the benefit of all.

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‘Little Women the Musical’ opens at Historic Owen Theatre in Branson Submitted to Branson Globe In one of the most anticipated main stage productions of the year, the Branson Regional Arts Council is proud to present “Little Women - The Musical” at the Historic Owen Theatre in downtown Branson. Performances are on Thursdays (7 p.m.), Sundays

(2 p.m. and 7 p.m.) and Mondays (7 p.m.) from May 12-23, 2022.

Seating is limited and advance reserved tickets are encouraged at BransonArts.org/tix or by calling the Historic Owen Theatre box office at 417-336-4255. Admission for everyone is locally priced at $17 (adults 18 plus), $14 (youth

4-17). The production is great fun for all ages and is rated PG. Under the direction of Justin Ables, “Little Women - The Musical” is based on famed author Louisa May Alcott’s life. The live stage production follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is try-

ing to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested. Her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America.

Produced nationally and internationally, “Little Women” has been praised by critics for its ambition in adapting such a well-known story for the stage.

This timeless, captivating story is brought to life on the Historic Owen Theatre stage in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope and everlasting love. The original production starred the unparalleled Sutton Foster, who received Tony, Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk nominations for her performance.

The BRAC cast of “Little Women - The Musical” includes Lizzy Finnerty-Esmonde (Jo March),Kristen Ables (Marmee March), Allie Lightfoot (Amy March), Bethany Stutzman (Beth March), Cat Blanchard (Meg

March), Andrew Faggion (Laurie Lawrence), Connor Finnerty-Esmonde (Professor Bhaer), Carson Burkett (John Brooke), Nicole Sager (Aunt March/Mrs.Kirke) and Christopher Skillern (Mr. Lawrence).

“For the last 150 years, readers around the world have enjoyed the famous words penned by Louisa May Alcott,” says Director Justin Ables. “Throughout our process, the cast and the artistic team dove into themes of the beauty of simplicity and finding one’s truth. As artists, we continue to seek truth in all that we do just as Alcott did in her famous story of four sisters playing in an attic, for truth, is the essence of who we are at core of our being,” he added.

Director Ables concluded his thoughts about the production with “To my cast and artistic team, thank you for taking this journey of truth and identity with me. It’s been an honor and a joy to work with each of you. To our audience, as you experience the piece, I hope that you walk away from our production with a new hunger to find the truth in yourself.”

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Taney County Health Department welcomes new Board member Submitted to Branson Globe Congratulations to new Taney County Health Department Board of Trustees member Dr. Heather Lyons Burney. Heather, who ran unopposed, joined the elected five-member board, when she was sworn in on April 21, 2022.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to become a member of the Taney County Health Department Board of Trustees” states Dr. Lyons Burney. “The Health

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Department’s efforts in promoting the overall health of our residents of all ages, as well as working to keep our businesses operating safely, impacts everyone and supports our economic health. I look forward to contributing to the Board’s efforts in supporting these vital efforts for Taney County.

Dr. Lyons-Burney, a pharmacist, was the co-owner of Branson Drug in Branson and Hollister from 2000-2010. She helped to establish Faith Community Health, a nonprofit clinic in downtown Branson, in 2010.

Since 2021, she has been a clinical associate professor at the UMKC

School of Pharmacy teaching at the Springfield Campus.

Dr. Lyons-Burney is also active in the local Taney County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team (ADAPT) previously serving as co-chair and currently as the chairperson. This coalition’s mission is to reduce and

prevent the use of alcohol and other drugs by the youth of Taney County through evidence-based strategies.

“Dr. Lyons Burney brings a great deal of experience and knowledge to our organization” states Lisa Marshall, Director of TCHD. “She has served our com-

munity for years and will be an asset as TCHD continues moving health forward in Taney County.”

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.

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