Branson Globe, October 7, 2022

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October 7, 2022 • Vol. 3, Issue 40

Cathy Stepp assumes duties as Branson City Administrator

INSIDE:

By GARY J. GROMAN, Independent Journalist PAGE 16 - 17: See pics from area homecoming celebrations.

Stepp, pictured with Mayor Larry Milton (Special to Branson Globe) Garth Brooks sings to a sea of appreciative fans during one of his four performances at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in Ridgedale. (©2022 8 Ten, Inc.) PAGE 23: ‘Either way, I win’ – Read Valerie Seitz

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Starting on page 28 • Opinion............................ 18 • Education Briefs............ 33 • Weather........................... 45 • Puzzles............................. 47 • Classifieds....................... 48 • Churches......................... 50

Garth Brooks opens Thunder Ridge Nature Arena with spectacular weekend shows

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer One of the most popular country entertainers of all time performed in the Ozarks this past weekend.

Thousands flocked to the newly created Thunder Ridge Nature Arena just south of Branson in

Ridgedale, to hear the iconic performer, as Garth Brooks took the stage. People came from far and near for what many called a oncein-a-lifetime experience.

What was originally planned as one Saturday night show became a

phenomenal weekend experience as Brooks added a Friday night and a Sunday afternoon show to his itinerary, as well as a Thursday night performance for Big Cedar employees.

SEE GARTH BROOKS, PAGE 13

Cathy Stepp was announced as the new Branson City Administrator by Branson Mayor Larry Milton, at a news conference held in the lobby of Branson City Hall on October 2, 2022. Stepp is a resident of Branson and immediately assumed her duties.

The announcement resulted from a vote taken during an Executive Session Meeting of the Branson Board of Aldermen on SEE ADMINISTRATOR, PAGE 8

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Join in united prayer at the Branson Prayer March

Participants in a previous Prayer March stop to pray. (FILE)

By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer It’s almost time for the Branson Prayer March, planned for Saturday, October 15. This annual gathering of the Body of Christ in Branson and the surrounding area, held the third Saturday of October each year, is a great opportunity to unite and pray that God will turn this nation back to Him. Coordinators Jay Scribner and Gena Hedgpeth remind the community that this march is NOT a protest; it is a time of focused prayer for our families, our communities, our state, and our nation.

This is the most critical time for America that most of us can re-

member, so bring your family and invite your friends to call upon God in unity with others.

Marchers will gather at Walmart, 2206 W. 76 Country Blvd., for a 1 p.m. start and then proceed eastward with stops at the Apple Tree Mall, Branson United Methodist Church, Bob Evans Restaurant, First Presbyterian Church, and finally Branson City Hall. Marchers can participate in as many segments as they like, and those unable to march are invited to drive to each stop to join in the specific prayer focus for that stop.

As always, there will be shuttles provided for transportation back to

personal vehicles left at the starting point or any stops on the route.

Hedgpeth also invites people who enjoy using social media to sign up to help take pictures and share prayer and music segments on Facebook Live during the event. This is a blessing to people who are physically unable to participate and want to join in prayer from their homes.

For more information, contact Jay Scribner at 417-294-2545 or Gena Hedgpeth at 636-357-8415.

Information and updates, plus a sign-up form, are also available at www.bransonprayermarch.com or by email at BransonPrayerMarch@ gmail.com. See you on the 15th!

Submitted to Branson Globe The City of Branson Public Works Department will conduct its annual fall cleanup beginning Monday, October 31, 2022, a service the City offers at no cost to help residents properly dispose of large unwanted items that are not typically picked up by trash haulers to help keep Branson beautiful.

The cleanup service is available for individual residents of Branson, but not for businesses or commercial entities. The pick-up dates are as follows: • Ward 1 – Monday, October 31 • Ward 2 – Tuesday, November 1

• Ward 3 – Wednesday, November 2 • Brush and limb pickup for ALL WARDS starts Thursday, November 3, and will take several days to complete.

In which ward am I? To find out in which Ward you live, go to the ”GIS/Maps” section on the City’s website, BransonMo.gov, and enter your address in the “Elected Officials” map.

Fall cleanup important information All items including brush and limbs must be at the curb by 8 a.m. Monday, October 31. Brush and limbs do not need to be bundled but must be cut and stacked

at the curb in manageable 4-6 ft. piles. No more than one dump truckload of brush and limbs will be hauled from any residence.

Crews will not back track and WILL NOT pick up any garbage normally collected by private refuse haulers.

What items will the City pick up?

City crews will pick up large, unwanted and difficult to manage items like old appliances, furniture and mattresses that residential trash haulers can’t pick up.

For the pickup of exceptionally heavy items such as sofas or large appliances, residents are asked to

Citywide fall cleanup set for Oct. 31 through Nov. 4

SEE FALL CLEANUP, PAGE 8

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College of the Ozarks to hold inauguration for 17th president of the institution Oct. 13 Submitted to Branson Globe College of the Ozarks will host an inauguration ceremony for the installation of its 17th president, Dr. Brad Johnson, on Thursday, Oct. 13.

The event is free, and the public is invited to attend. Those interested may register via the following link: www.cofo.edu/pbjPUBLIC. “We look forward to welcoming our community to this historic event,” said Public Relations Director Valorie Coleman. “What a special opportunity to share with our friends from Ozark Mountain Country and beyond. Seating is limited.

Register soon, so we can celebrate this meaningful milestone together.”

College of the Ozarks has not held an inauguration ceremony in more than 40 years. To help commemorate this special event, delegates from around the country have been invited to attend. Speakers representing the students, staff, faculty, workstations, alumni and School of the Ozarks will extend a special greeting to Johnson.

“Laura and I are grateful to God for this wonderful opportunity and are delighted to join the C of O family and roll up our sleeves at Hard Work U.,” Johnson said.

“We fell in love with College of the Ozarks from our very first visit. The College and community have welcomed our entire family with open arms, and we look forward to build-

ing upon the strong foundation laid by the leaders who have gone before us. We are deeply committed to the values and mission that have made the College what it is today.

Great days are ahead as we continue to develop citizens of Christ-like character who are well educated, hardworking and patriotic.”

Dr. Jerry C. Davis, who served the College as president for 34 years prior to Johnson, will give the chancellor’s charge and assist in presenting the presidential medallion. The College of the Ozarks Choir will perform the national anthem and a special song titled, “The Majesty and Glory of Your Name.”

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Pets of the Week Tri-Lakes Humane Society, Reeds Spring Call (417) 272-8113 or visit www.tri-lakeshumanesoc.org

The Johnson family (Special to Branson Globe) “The C of O Board of Trustees welcomes Dr. and Mrs. Brad Johnson to Hard Work U.,” said Shawn SEE C OF O INAUGURATION, PAGE 45

Grape and Fall Festival kick-off concert announced

Come and enjoy the Eddie Valen Band on Friday, October 7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Event will be held at the Chad A. Fuqua Memorial Park, 312 Esplanade Drive in Hollister. (Special to Branson Globe)

NIKE is a 3-month-old male. Nike has a very outgoing personality. He is always there to greet us first thing. The kneading and that purr start immediately. This guy and his siblings came from an animal hoarding situation. Nike is always in a good mood. Adopt—JUST DO IT.

PENELOPE is a 1-year-old female Rottweiler/Shepherd mix. She is a little shy at first but very loyal once she is comfortable. She gets along with other dogs. What a great addition she will make to your family.

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bransonglobe.com PARKE THEODORE PIPER, 100, HOLLISTER Memorial services for Parke Theodore Piper, 100, of Hollister, Missouri will be held Friday, October 7, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at Branson United Methodist Church with Pastor Eric Derks officiating. Visitation will precede the service beginning at 10:30 A.M. at the church.

Memorial services will be held in Quincy, Illinois at Trinity United Church of Christ on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Tim White officiating.

Burial will follow at Greenmount Cemetery in Quincy. A reception will be held at 2:30 P.M. at Trinity United Church of Christ. Arrangements are under the direction of Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home in Branson.

Parke Theodore Piper was born on February 1, 1922, in Tazewell County, Illinois. He was the son of Guy Theodore Piper and Florence Helen (Harris) Piper. Parke graduated from Steffenville High School in Steffenville, Missouri in 1940.

He married Dorothea Mildred Schild on September 17, 1947, in Peoria, Illinois and they celebrated 65+ years of marriage together prior to Dorothea’s death in 2012.

Parke enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in 1942. He was the youngest brother of “The Piper Brothers” who fought in some of the biggest battles in the Pacific Theater during World War

II, including Pearl Harbor, The Battle of Midway, Guadalcanal and Bougainville. Parke was also presented with a certificate in a line-crossing ceremony for crossing the Equator. He served as a drill instructor attaining the rank of Sergeant before being honorably discharged.

In 2010, Parke was selected for the first Ozarks Honor Flight to visit the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. Later that year he was chosen to participate in the Patriotic Travel Education Program, facilitated by College of the Ozarks. The program pairs students with Veterans, taking them back to the battlefields where they fought. He participated in multiple trips, including the 70th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Parke was featured on the front page of USA Today and honored by U.S. President George W. Bush in 2011 for his military service. His memoir, “Never Forget” is scheduled to be published later this year.

Parke was a member of Trinity

AREA OBITUARY United Church of Christ for more than 75 years. He worked at the Quincy Public School Systems – Board of Maintenance for more than 40 years as a boiler engineer.

Parke excelled in sports growing up and was a passionate fan throughout his life. His favorite teams were the St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs and the Chicago Bears. He attended multiple World Series with his wife and personally met several MLB Hall of Fame Inductees.

He was also a former member of

The Piper brothers (Special to Branson Globe)

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Parke and Dorothea moved to Hollister, Missouri in 2007 from Quincy, Illinois.

Parke was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Dorothea; daughter Shirley Jo (Piper) Albright; brothers Guy Piper and Lynn Clapper; sister Irene (Clapper) Elder; and son-in-law Bruce SEE PARKE PIPER, PAGE 13

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Parke Piper (Special to Branson Globe)

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Sport shooting fundraiser held for Honor Flights

By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer The Fifth Annual Sporting Clays Shootout to benefit Honor Flight of the Ozarks raised over $7,000 to help send veteran heroes to Washington, D.C. A beautiful sunny day greeted shooting enthusiasts on Saturday, September 24, at Ozarks Shooters Complex, with 25 teams of four persons each participating, and over $7,000 was raised to help ensure veterans can participate in the trips at no cost to themselves.

“Many people here in the Ozarks enjoy shooting, and this is a way for them to have fun while getting involved with a great cause,” said one of Saturday’s volunteers.

The big winners, of course, were our veterans! The winning event teams were as follows: A Flight • 1st: The Dinosaurs • 2nd: Naegler Oil • 3rd: Anderson Cattle Co.

B Flight • 1st: Hit ‘n Miss • 2nd: The Harbor-Sales • 3rd: Brinkers I C Flight • 1st: Bass Pro Shops Team 1 • 2nd: Nothin’ But Dust • 3rd: Wildcat Rental Veterans who would like to go on an Honor Flight to Washington, D. C. can visit the website HonorFlightoftheOzarks.com and download an application. The trips are for veterans who received an honorable discharge from World War II, Korea, Vietnam era and Gulf War. The day includes stops at all the military memorials, the Lincoln Memorial, and a Changing of the Guard at Arlington National Cemetery. The trip is made accessible with wheelchairs provided, and a medical team accompanies every group. World War II veterans and any terminally ill veterans go to the top of the priority list.

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is scheduled for October 25, and another way to participate or show your support is to be at the airport for an enthusiastic welcome home! Visit the website for more information.

From Honor Flight of the Ozarks: We extend a big THANK YOU to all who participated to make this event a huge success!

Mark your calendars now for Saturday, September 23, 2023, the date of the upcoming Sixth Annual Honor Flight of the Ozarks Sporting Clays Shootout!

At right: Twenty-five teams of four participants enjoyed the sporting clays shootout supporting the Honor Flight of the Ozarks. The event raised money to send our veteran heroes to Washington, D.C. at no cost, with 100% of the proceeds going to the Honor Flight of the Ozarks. Pictured are some of the Honor Flight volunteers: (left to right): Sally Atkinson, Dave Thater, Julie Thomas, David Snider and Sam Wammack. (Courtesy Honor Flights of the Ozarks)

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September 27 after an intensive public search for a new city administrator. The minutes of that meeting show that “Alderman Marshall moved to hire Cathy Stepp as the City Administrator with an annual salary of $154,439.81 and authorize the mayor to execute the contract as presented. Voting ‘Aye’: Denham, Howden, and LeBlanc.

‘Nays’: Fenton, Cooper and Rodriguez. Tie vote: Mayor Milton voted ‘Aye.’ Motion carried.

Jan Fischer, Branson’s Director of Human Resources, said that the selection of the new city administrator began with a local process conducted through the city’s Human Resources Department in May. When the local search came up with only a nine-person “pool” of candidates for the job, he recommended the retention of an executive search firm to the Board to expand the pool of candidates.

An article published in this paper in July 2022, entitled “Timeline for selection of Branson’s new city administrator,” described the process and gave the timeline for

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what was to follow.

The Board agreed. The firm of Baker Tilly was hired to conduct the expanded executive search.

Fischer said that the search resulted in a pool of about 50 candidates. After vetting and checking qualifications, Baker Tilley sent a list of the ten best qualified candidates, including a complete file and video interviews, to the Board for their consideration.

He said all ten were well qualified for the position. Of the ten, only one was ranked above Stepp’s 11 ranking. That person had a 12, and although no formal vote was taken, the Board’s general consensus eliminated that person from further consideration. That left nine, with Stepp

having the highest ranking.

Mayor Milton said that his decision to break the tie in favor of Stepp was based on observing her actual performance on the Planning and Zoning Commission and her extensive executive experience at the federal and state level, as indicated in her resume.

He points out that her resume includes three years as the Environmental Protection Agency’s Regional Administrator in the Great Lakes states. While in that position, she was responsible for over 1,000 employees, oversaw six states’ environmental protection programs, and ran the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative program that implemented over $300 million in grants to restore and

protect the water quality of the Great Lakes.

Before that, she served as a Cabinet Secretary over the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for nearly seven years. She was responsible for over 4,000 employees across the state and managed a budget of $500 million per year.

She served as a state senator for four years prior to her public sector executive experience.

Stepp was asked, “Why would you take this job knowing the vote was a tie broken by the mayor.” She replied, “In spite of the vote, I believe that, given a fair opportunity, my experience and love of Branson will enable me to effectively serve our community in the manner it deserves.”

• FALL CLEANUP

What items will the City NOT pick up?

City crews WILL NOT collect tires, electronics, batteries, bagged leaves or household hazardous waste products including paint, stain or cleaning supplies.

These items can be disposed of at the following locations: TIRES: Taney County Transfer Station – 417-336-6589 BAGGED LEAVES: Hansen’s Tree Service facilities in Reeds Spring and Ozark – 417-272-8733 ELECTRONICS: • Hollister Recycling – 417-3346244 • Tantone Industries - 417-3347447 • Computer Recycling of Springfield - 417-866-2588.

For any questions regarding the fall cleanup, please call the City of Branson Public Works/Engineering Department at 417-337-8559 or 417-243-2730.

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submit the information using the “Report-An-Issue” form on the city’s website, at least 24 hours before their scheduled pickup day.

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COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 45 SER# S55788A; 9. S&W 22 LR SER# 231; 10. S&W MOD 36, 38 CAL SER# J22072; 11. COLT POCKET POSITIVE 32 SER# 68420; 12. S&W 637-2, 38 SPECIAL SER# CFV5470; 13. BROWNING AUTO 22 PISTOL SER# 69791U74; 15. LUGER P38 SER# 6407D; 16. LUGER P38 SER# 1867D; 17. GESICHERT 9MM SER# 7634; 18. GESICHERT 9MM SER# 111; 19. CARL WALTHER MOD PPK-S 9MM KURZ 380 SER# 5757BAK; 20. WALTHER PPK 7.65 SER# 775128; 21. COLT 32 AUTO SER# 48751; 22. COLT MOD 1911 US ARMY 45 CAL SER# 4742WW1; 23. COLT MARK IV SERIES 70 GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH 45 SER# 70N08472; 24. COLT MARK IV SERIES 70 GOVERNMENT MOD 45 SER#06045G70; 25. COLT MOD 1911 USA1 US ARMY 45 SER# 87976; 26. REMINGTON 1911 USA1 US ARMY SER# 1808839; 27. WINCHESTER MOD 70XTR 243 CAL SER# G1450503 W/LEUPOLD 4X14 SCOPE; 28. WINCHESTER MOD 70 SA 308 CAL SER# 53025661 W/BUSHNELL 5X15 SCOPE;

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SAVAGE MOD 99 250-3000 LEVER ACTION SER# 690693; 34. BROWNING MOD 2000 12 GA VENT RIB SER# 33577C47; 35. REMINGTON 11-48 16 GA SER# 5521161; 36. BROWNING AUTO FIVE MAG BELGIUM 12 GA VENT RIB SER# 71V94225 CRACK IN STOCK; 37. REMINGTON MOD 11 12 GA AUTO SER# 404785; 38. WINCHESTER MOD 1300 12 GA TURKEY SER# L2204058; 39. REMINGTON 11-87 SUPER MAG 12 GA SER# SM028231; 40. REMINGTON 870 MARINE MAG 12 GA SER# AB920483M; 41. WINCHESTER 94 MOD 30-30 LEVER ACTION SER# 2019486; 42. WINCHESTER MOD 63, 22 CAL AUTO SER# 49321A; 43. WINCHESTER 63, 22 AUTO SER# 134723A; 44. REMINGTON SPEED MASTER 22 AUTO 241 SER# 42328; 45. REMINGTON MOD 241, 22 AUTO SER# 13918; 46.

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GUNS AND AMMO WILL BE SELLING @ 9:30. WE WILL BE RUNNING 2 SALE RINGS FROM 12:30 ON.

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Brooks’ performances were in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Johnny Morris’ Bass Pro Shops and the grand opening of his new arena, opened just one week before Brooks’ shows.

Though many bemoaned the traffic and the long lines and often arduous walking to get from parking to the venue, all agreed that the concert was worth all of the challenges in getting into the new venue.

Gates opened early with Fan Zone activities and pre-show music by various local entertainment.

An outstanding airshow, complete with a celebration of our nation began at about 6:30, much to the delight of concert goers.

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Garth Brooks is ranked as one of the world’s best-selling music artists, having sold more than 170 million albums. He is the best-selling artist of solo albums in the United States, beating Elvis Presley who previously held that record, and is second only to The Beatles in overall album sales.

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Shady Acre Motel, Branson West, celebrates 30 years with a new name Submitted to Branson Globe The family-owned and operated Shady Acre Motel turns 30 this year, and the property will be rebranded as Shady Acre Inn & Suites. Owners Rich and Veloris Juneman will celebrate this milestone with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, October 20, from 4-5:30 p.m. A fresh coat of paint and a new sign will welcome guests to the Octoberfest open house at 8722 East State Hwy 76 in Branson West.

“Shady Acre began as a roadside motel 30 years ago, and this is the perfect time to change our name to describe who we are now—a quaint boutique hotel known for excellence in customer service and winning TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice awards year after year,” Veloris Juneman said.

Rich’s dad, “Branson Bob Juneman,” a restauranteur and

hotelier in the Springfield and Branson area, purchased the house (which is now the Guest House) in the early ‘90s as his retirement property. Being next to Silver Dollar City and forever being an entrepreneur at heart, Bob decided to build the little roadside motel.

After Bob’s passing in 2012, Rich and Veloris are proud to carry on the family legacy, hopefully making Bob proud.

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Homecoming Week 2022 was a wonderful celebration of school spirit! The week ended by crowning Quinn Swofford (Senior) as Homecoming Queen. The Pirates fought hard against the Carl Junction Bulldogs.

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By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer The Forsyth Panthers football team wrapped up Homecoming celebrations on Friday evening, September 30, with an exciting comefrom-behind win over the Diamond Wildcats, 43-33.

During halftime festivities, McKenna Carter and Zach Strahan were crowned 2022 Homecoming Queen and King. Their court included senior candidates Lucas Bearden and Novey Goforth; senior candidates Aaron Gross and Kenzie Calhoun; freshman prince and princess Pace Gilman and Abby Wheeler; sophomore prince and princess Rolly Fisher and MacKenzie Winzenried; and junior prince and princess Jackson Douglas and Riley Goforth.

On Thursday evening, families and friends gathered along the route from the Taney County Courthouse in Forsyth to the football stadium to watch the Homecoming parade.

Led by Forsyth JROTC presenting the colors, followed by the Panther Band, there was an enthusiastic and colorful array of sports teams, cheer

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reality. Now, if time and money weren’t considerations, what would you rather do—stay at your current job or run your own business?

My advice to anyone, entrepreneur or not, is to make sure your work falls in line with the passions, skills and talents you were born with. You don’t need to work in the construction business if you don’t like being outdoors and working with your hands, just like you don’t want to be stuck in a call center if you hate talking on the phone and being cooped up inside all day.

Everyone wants to be successful in their job, enjoy what they do, and make lots of money. But personal happiness is just as important. If you wake up excited about what you’re facing every day, chances are you’ll be suc-

cessful and happy. If you wake up dreading the day and your job, I can almost guarantee you won’t be successful or happy.

You’ve got a lot more thinking and research to do, Mike. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to change jobs or be an entrepreneur. Being able to spend more time with your family is a noble and worthwhile thing, too. But I’m not hearing a lot of direction in what you’re saying right now.

Maybe work with a career coach, and spend some time tossing ideas around with your wife. I know you both want great things for your child, but you’re not going to make the best possible decisions for yourself—and your family— without a lot more planning and thoughtful discussion.

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much once we have a child, and I am thinking about opening my own business, so I can eliminate the travel and control my hours better. Do you have any thoughts on this situation?

Mike Dear Mike: An entrepreneur is the person I know who can go from sheer terror to sheer exhilaration and back every few hours. You’ve got to have a strong mind and a strong heart to be successful, plus there’s a good chance your idea won’t last long if you don’t love what you’re doing.

Remember, too, you’re basically on straight commission as an entrepreneur, and there probably wouldn’t be a regular paycheck you could count on for a while.

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ur crazy dog was barking at a “dragon.” What she

thought was a dragon was actually a John Deere tractor with the forks attachment on the front-end loader that I’d parked in the yard while she was in the garage. But to our dog Molly, the headlights looked like eyes, and the forks looked like scary teeth, making her scared and uncertain. I think investors are feeling a little uncertain, too.

The last several weeks have seen a very uncertain stock market due to high inflation, Putin’s war, and rising interest rates. With these things in mind, here is what I’m thinking

about for the rest of 2022.

There are still some challenges ahead for the economy as the Federal Reserve continues raising rates to rein in inflation. Though late to the game, I think they are doing the right thing for the long-term health of the U.S. economy, but it does increase short-term volatility.

The good news is inflation is slowing. We’re seeing gas prices, agricultural commodity prices, apartment rents, and many import prices decline. The Fed is expected to be less aggressive when we

have a longer pattern of falling prices. Some of the recent market volatility is because we have had mixed inflation signals. As inflation continues to pull back, I expect volatility to fall and investor confidence to improve.

The bearishness (negative views of the market) right now is very high, but we must remember that historically high negative sentiment is often followed by strong market performance. For example, the American Association of InSEE STOCK MARKET INSIGHTS, PAGE 43

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Reflections: Check your conjunctions

BY CINDY THOMAS Staff Writer

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s an English tutor and avid reader, I enjoy the significance of conjunctions in conveying thoughts. The coordinating conjunction “and” serves to connect information; subordinating conjunctions help the writer acknowledge unpleasant information without

focusing on it: “Although I (insert major mess-up), I actually (end sentence with what you did well).”

One of the most powerful conjunctions, and one that can completely shift meaning, is the little word “but.” In many sentence structures, “but” completely negates everything that was said before it.

Consider Numbers 13:27-28, where the Israelite spies report on their trip to check out the Promised Land. “[The land] truly flows with milk and honey, and this is its fruit.

BUT the people who dwell in the land are strong; the cities are fortified and very large. . . .” (NKJV).

Israel shifts from “Sounds good” to “No thanks,” overruling Joshua

and Caleb and setting the Israelites up for 40 years in the wilderness.

Or 2 Samuel 11:1. King David sent Joab out with the army, “BUT David remained at Jerusalem.” Instead of going along to encourage his general and his men, David hung out at the palace. During an evening stroll, he started checking out a woman who wasn’t his wife, leading to adultery and murder.

The Bible has positive examples, too. Acts 28 says the Apostle Paul was bitten by a viper while building a fire, BUT he shook off the creature and suffered no harm—leading to an opportunity to share the gospel. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego trusted God to deliver them (Daniel 3), BUT

EVEN if He did not, they had no plans to bow to Nebuchadnezzar’s image. First Corinthians 10:13 says we will be tempted, BUT GOD will make a way out.

The principle also works—positively or negatively—in conversation: “I hate to argue with you, BUT (proceeds to argue; obviously doesn’t hate it at all).”

Words can be used to shape or negate the meaning of other words. We can choose to limit God’s work through our lives, as in “I know God wants me to speak to that neighbor, BUT (whatever excuse).” Or “I’d contribute to that relief effort, BUT my budget is so tight this month.” OR (another conjunction!) we can choose to

Been Thinkin’ About... The black cauldron

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utumn arrived right on time.

Skies are clear. The sun remains hot but the air is increasingly chilly. In this strange liminal season in which I find myself after StateoftheOzarks Fest, the mind plays funny tricks. After six years of festivals, those

annual tricks are not unexpected.

I suspect for others, a festival is simply a thing; a series of seasonal checklists and meetings culminating in a stressful-but-fun day. For me, things are not so simple. For me, the festival is a deeply personal but expansive, almost metaphysical, creation of being.

My soul, my hopes, united with so many others, creates something alive, if only for one day. As stressful as the weeks leading up to the festival are, there is purpose in them. Afterwards, there is a weird backwater of emotions. Others do not process experiences as I do, I find. I should be used to this reality by now.

For perhaps-esoteric reasons, I

have thought of the 1985 Disney animated film “The Black Cauldron” all week. I still remember the animation: a heady mix of dark art mixed with the classic Disney enchanted-forest-in-almost-autumn shades.

I also remember being terrified and bursting into tears near the end of the film; unbecoming behavior for a six-year-old boy who wanted to be all grown up. Reading later articles have proven I was not alone.

The film is very loosely based on Lloyd Alexander’s book series which is based (also loosely) on Welsh mythology. As a child, exposure to Welsh art often left me running away in tears for inexpli-

cable reasons. I was a sensitive lad and it was, maybe, something about being too close to the ancestral flames. Don’t even get me started on Dylan Thomas.

In the film the villain is the horned king voiced appropriately by John Hurt. The horned king lurks about his castle, channels his inner Sauron of Mordor, summons an army of undead, and orders the death of a magical talking pig. You know, the usual. It wasn’t until recently I realized the horned king that frightened me so badly at six years of age was a representation of Cernunnos, the antlered forest god... my favorite festival cosplay. And for the record,

focus on God’s power and provision: “Grocery prices have gone up, BUT GOD has always met my needs.” “That medical test result was disappointing, BUT GOD can heal me and use my experience to encourage someone else.” Even in tragedy, and without denying our legitimate grief, we can remind ourselves or others, BUT GOD, as in Psalm 23: “EVEN THOUGH I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me.”

There is power in word choice.

That’s one reason I like to journal my prayers and consciously direct my words to focus on God, recall His promises, and point other people toward Him.

this king of the Welsh underworld was decidedly nicer in the ancient Mabinogion. Were I the real horned king, I just might sue for libel.

And so, in this backwash of post-festival emotions, I find hope in just a little grace. The grace to wonder about the unknown with trepidation. The grace to cry while watching an admittedly emotional episode of Supernatural Season Five on DVD while cleaning up after my Basset hound. The grace to not mock that sensitive sixyear-old boy in 1985, crying his eyes out in the Town Theatre.

I think the real antlered god of the Celtic forest would be proud.

Breakfast at Tiffany’s: ‘Daddy, please don’t say that word’

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nd for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might

be sanctified through the truth.”

John 17:19 A man and his young son were in front of me in a grocery store checkout line one day. Whilst the father made a comment about something that has since slipped my memory, an expletive came forth from his mouth. With sadness in his eyes, the little boy looked up at him and said, “Daddy, please don’t say that word.”

Though many years have passed since that encounter, it still touches

my heart and convicts my spirit to the core. I have often wondered if that father ever stopped cursing.

And if he didn’t, did the boy eventually grow up to follow in his daddy’s foul-languaged footsteps?

Let me assure you; I didn’t share that story so we could look down on that father’s failures. Neither did I cast judgment upon him when I heard his little boy utter those heart-wrenching words. Instead, I could hear the voices of my own

children and many others crying out to their parents to lead them well. I could hear them saying, “Mommy, why did you talk bad about that person?” Or, “Daddy, why did you lie?” In that moment I whispered a prayer that I continue to pray to this day: “God, help me to be a good example to my children, and when I make mistakes, may I humbly admit my wrongs and do whatever I can to make it right.”

Most of us hope and pray that our

children will make good decisions so that they will live a healthy and prosperous life. In John 17, we find Jesus praying a similar prayer for his own followers: “Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me…I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil…Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth (John 17:11,15,17).”

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You start your 15-minute frenzy of demolishing toasters with bats, hurling dinner plates against the wall, crushing TVs with hammers—you get the idea.

And yeah, that might sound like the ultimate stress relief. But really, the long-term effects of dealing with anger this way can actually create a new, automatic response of losing control. Simply put: Dealing with anger by smashing things at a rage room will lead to you being angrier and more aggressive more often.

Are rage rooms good for you?

No. The evidence around anger, rage and aggression is clear: Dealing with your rage through aggression simply reinforces the rage.

Channeling anger and frustration in quick, violent bursts can make this expression your default reaction.

That’s because what you choose to do after feeling any intense or uncomfortable emotion becomes your default coping mechanism.

If you choose to be angry when someone cuts you off in traffic, or rage out at the Little League umpire’s call, your body wants to make these responses automatic in the future. That means the next time you get cranky or frustrated, your body will respond with

the same physical, aggressive response. And if you have children, they’ll see your responses and learn that adults handle anger by smashing things or screaming at people. Then they’ll start to act the same way…

Healthy ways to handle rage Anger is simply our body’s way of getting our attention and pointing us toward something we care about. For example, I care deeply about my children’s safety. When some distracted dude roars down our residential street at twice the speed limit, I get angry because that driver is putting my kids in danger.

Now, what’s a healthy response when we get frustrated? Feel it.

Own it. Instead of trying to “get it out,” sit in it. Say out loud, “I’m really frustrated.” Or, “I’m angry.”

Or, “I’m raging inside.” Acknowledge out loud what you feel and why you feel that way, and let your body be in the moment. Be curious about why you’re angry, and be specific about why your body is trying to get your attention.

Then, if you still need to discharge that energy, choose something better for yourself than a cheap, violent thrill. Here are some quick, effective options that can help you let off steam and handle rage in a healthy way: • Take a walk, lift weights, or find other ways to move your body. I’m convinced that any

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relief people feel after visiting a rage room is because of the exercise involved, not the aggressive behavior.

Write it down. Writing or journaling is clarifying and expressive. When you write down what you’re angry about, your body and mind process and feel your feelings. When you write down your feelings, be specific. Be curious. And demand evidence from them. Are they true? Or have you created stories and blame around your feelings to justify your anger?

It’s easier to see the truth for what it is when you see your thoughts on the page.

Call someone you care about and have a real conversation.

We need connection. We can’t do life alone. And when you do call someone, tell them, “I don’t need solutions. I just need to let you know what’s going on.”

Meditate or pray. You might just find that the things you’re getting worked up over aren’t as big of a deal as you thought.

Even a simple three-minute break can help clear your head.

Practice deep breathing. This is one of the fastest ways you can center yourself in your body and begin to regulate your stress response.

Find a good counselor or therapist.

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id you know we spend a third of our lives at work?

Our careers have a huge impact on our overall well-being and life satisfaction. So, if you’re experiencing a hostile work environment or being bullied at work, you owe it to yourself and those around you to take immediate action to put yourself, and your co-workers, in a better, safer place.

Bullies in the workplace can be anyone—coworkers, supervisors, contractors, clients—who behaves in offensive or aggressive ways.

The common theme is the offender’s pattern of treating others with unwanted behaviors or disrespect over time. You’re always going to come face-to-face with other peo-

ple’s annoying quirks and habits, but someone’s annoying laugh or need to have a certain kind of pen aren’t exactly hostile behavior.

A hostile work environment is a workplace where harassment, discrimination and/or abuse hamper an employee’s job performance or create an offensive or intimidating environment. These words or actions aren’t just single, misplaced instances. It’s when someone’s repeated bullying creates an environment of hostility over time, and prevents the individual—or the team—from feeling respected and safe.

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If you or a coworker experience workplace harassment, the first step to end the bullying is to ask

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Titanic goes pink for breast cancer

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Titanic Museum Attraction has gone pink.

For the eighth year in a row, the popular Branson attraction is experiencing an October makeover. Dozens of pink flamingos line 76 Country Boulevard, near the intersection of 76 and Gretna Road, while a huge pink ribbon is prominently displayed on the side of the ship.

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A woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every two minutes, and every 13 minutes, another woman dies of the dreaded disease. One in eight women in America will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime.

The Titanic Museum Attraction, by raising awareness, is hoping to see a decrease in those numbers.

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Valerie Seitz: ‘Either way, I win’

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness month, a Branson resident who is currently battling breast cancer has agreed to share her story.

Valerie Seitz, wife of State Representative Brian Seitz, was recently diagnosed with stage four breast cancer, the disease having spread to nearby lymph nodes. She was also diagnosed with stage one lung cancer.

“I was diagnosed on August 10,” said Seitz. “I started having some concerns about a year ago that led to me going in for a mammogram in December of 2021. At that time, they did a biopsy that they said came back normal. In July of 2022, I had a follow-up, which is what led to this diagnosis.”

Seitz immediately found a team of doctors who quickly formulated a treatment plan.

“Treatment began almost immediately after the diagnosis. I was blessed to see Dr. Brian Biggers very quickly, which led to more testing and an appointment with my oncologist, Dr. Srikant Nannapaneni. The team took my situation very seriously and wasted no time in putting together a treatment plan and getting me the necessary medications,” Seitz explained. “The treatment includes 18 weeks (six treatments) of chemotherapy to start, followed by a mastectomy, radiation treatment and mastectomy reconstruction.”

Seitz is about halfway through the planned chemotherapy regimen.

Said Seitz, “The first two days after a treatment I feel all right, and then I’m hit with about a week of nausea, intense fatigue and sickness. I’ll have about two good weeks before the next treatment, and then I start the three-

week process over again.

For Seitz, it is her strong faith in God and a dedicated support system that is helping her get through this extremely difficult time.

“Faith is key. You have to have hope that God will be there through it all and He has a plan,” Seitz explained. “You also have to be willing to trust His plan, even if it isn’t in line with what you want. My motto is ‘Either way I win,’ by beating cancer or going home to heaven. I’m totally focused on fighting this thing, but I can also be at peace with the assurance that I know where I’m going, no matter what.”

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Worship & Creative Conference Submitted to Branson Globe King’s Chapel Branson will host a Worship & Creative Conference Friday through Sunday, October 14-16, at King’s Chapel in Music City Centre, 1839 W. 76 Country Blvd. in Branson.

Guests include Andrew Holt, worship leader for The Belonging Co in Nashville, where he oversees other leaders such as Natalie Grant, Danny Gokey and more. He is co-writer of Lauren Daigle’s “Peace Be Still” and other praise and worship songs impacting churches today. The Belonging Co. was begun in 2014 by Pastors Alex and Henry Seeley, formerly of Planetshakers. What began as a small group of worshippers in their Nashville home has exploded to reaching thousands on a weekly basis.

Also speaking will be Austin Davis, multiple Grammy-nominated producer and songwriter. He has drummed for Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes, Lauren Daigle and many other Christian artists for many years, as well as being a featured instructor for Worship Online.

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Andrew Holt (Special to Branson Globe) will be hosting the event, joined by other worship leaders from King’s campuses across the nation.

The Conference opens Friday, Oct 14 with a worship night at 7 p.m. which is free and open to the public.

Saturday will include sessions on several topics including worship leading, songwriting, developing teams, production, entertainment art and biblical worship. Sunday worship experiences are also open to the public, at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

To register, visit www.kcbranson.com/worship-conference.

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my family and friends, and they have been invaluable during this difficult time,” Seitz continued.

“So many people are praying, supplying meals, sending cards and words of encouragement. I’m grateful for all of it. Most importantly, Brian has been my rock throughout all of this. He does all the cooking and cleaning, drops everything when I need him, and he even shaved my head for me while I cried like a baby. I truly have the best husband and couldn’t do this without him.”

Said Brian Seitz, of his wife, “Valerie’s faith in Jesus is very strong, and we know that she is prepared, no matter the outcome.

Her strength during this difficult time is immeasurable and her resilience is inspiring. As she goes through this trial, even during times of great difficulty, she is set-

ting an example for all other women going through the same issues to not lose hope. I’m proud of how hard she is fighting, and I’m here with her every step of the way.”

Valerie has some words of encouragement for others who have received a cancer diagnosis, “Stay strong, cry when you need to, and trust that God has a plan. The diagnosis of cancer can hit you like a truck, but don’t lose faith. Keep on pushing.”

As Valerie’s treatment continues, she is determined to maintain a positive outlook, despite what comes her way.

“We are definitely aware that this may turn out differently than we are hoping, so we are planning accordingly, but through it all, we are just trusting that God’s will is going to be done,” said Seitz. “I truly plan on beating this, though.

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Farewell to our friends at Dimitri’s Greek Gyros

By KIMBERLY STEELE, Special to Branson Globe Historic Downtown Branson houses many restaurants and family-owned businesses. One of my favorites and a favorite for many is Dimitri’s Greek Gyros at 111 East Main Street.

The moment you walk in the door, you feel a sense of belonging and comfort. Aromas of authentic Greek dishes fill the air and you immediately get a feeling of family, acceptance, genuineness, warmth, along with the eagerness to serve and please you are apparent. John is a young man that has been Dimitri’s right-hand man for a long time and his knowledge and personable skills will keep you smiling and coming back!

A glass case filled with temptations, such as homemade baklava, cannolis, cheesecake and other delectable items to please any palate greet you as you walk in. Photos of family and celebrities that have frequented establishments owned by Dimitri grace the walls. You can feel and see the pride he has for family and his accomplishments of serving this community through the years.

I had the pleasure of being able to sit down with Dimitri and hear a bit about his story. Dimitri and his wife Christina have been married for 51 years and have two sons, one daughter and eleven grandchildren.

They came to the states in 1968 and ended up in St. Louis, Missouri, where he worked as a server in a restaurant and would go above

and beyond most servers. He didn’t want to just serve the food; he wanted to know everything about it. How was it prepared? What ingredients went into the dishes being served? His passion for food recipes and cooking, originated being raised in a Greek family. There were eight children and Dimitri assisted his mother in meal preparations. When I asked him what his favorite dish was, he said, “All of them! I enjoy all of them.”

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News briefs from around the Branson/Tri-Lakes area Participants will attend a weekly mation, contact Karisha Devlin at Annie’s Project to offer 2.5 hour live interactive online ses- devlink@missouri.edu or Wesley virtual course for women sion via Zoom and complete self- Tucker at tuckerw@missouri.edu. in agriculture paced activities and videos. In total, Table Rock Lake Charity Are you a woman involved in participants will receive 18 hours Fall Festival and family agriculture? Would you like to of risk management education. fun, October 15 learn how to strengthen your farming operation and network with other women in the industry? Join the University of Missouri Extension’s virtual Annie’s Project course! Annie’s Project provides women with education in production, market, financial, legal and human risk management.

The course will be offered on Tuesdays, October 18-November 22 from 6:30-9 p.m. Register by October 17 to secure your spot! Class size will be limited to 20 individuals.

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Come visit with and support Stone County charities on October 15 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Port of Kimberling Marina & Resort. A Rotary 5K Run/Walk begins at 8 a.m. Elks Club car show runs from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free Kids’ Zone is from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Enjoy the fun and support charities at Port of Kimberling, 72 Marina Way, Kimberling City.

Free Parks & Rec Halloween BOOnanza Oct. 28

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will host its annual Halloween BOOnanza celebration on Friday, October 28, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m. along the walking path at the Branson RecPlex ball field complex.

Come prepared for a night of fun for the whole family including trick-or-treating, games, bounce houses, a bingo scavenger hunt, costume contest and much more.

Participants are encouraged to wear costumes. “Andi’s Snack Shack” food truck will be on-site selling delicious food options.

The Parks & Recreation Department is looking for community partners for this event. Businesses may set up a booth along the walking path during the event.

There is no cost to have a booth; we just ask that you hand out candy to the attendees. Go to https:// bransonparksandrecreation.com, under Special Events, Halloween BOOnanza, to access the sponsor form to sign up for a booth.

For any questions about this event, please contact the Branson RecPlex at 417-335-2368 or visit our Programs & Special Events section of our website, Branson-

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Elevate Branson’s Up With Kids! summer 2022 top donor

(Special to Branson Globe) Congratulations to WonderWorks for being our summer 2022 Up with Kids! Campaign top donor! Because of the funds raised through their participation, we’re able to continue to provide physical, nutritional, emotional, spiritual and educational support to our area kids. WonderWorks raised approximately $3,000 for our community’s kiddos! We’re thankful for WonderWorks and ALL of our Up with Kids! participants for their support and love for our community.

Chilingo 2022: Food and fun in Reeds Spring on Oct. 14

Adults of all ages are invited to attend Chilingo 2022 on October 14 at New Testament Church, 21016 Main Street, Reeds Spring.

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Check it out: Elevate Branson has a new podcast

Have you heard? We launched a new podcast: “In Pursuit of Community” with Elevate Branson! In our podcast, we demystify how to combat poverty effectively by discussing its root-causes, and share about how life-giving relationships are key in helping all of us reach our full potential. Listen to our first two episodes now available on the Branson Podcast Network

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Branson Assistant Police Chief to speak at Taney County Federated Republican Women’s meeting

Branson Assistant Police Chief Eric Schmitt will be speaking at the October 20, 2022, Taney County Federated Republican Women’s meeting. The topic will be the November 2022 ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana statewide for adults over 21.

Originated by Legal Missouri 2022 the initiative is endorsed by Missouri Medical Cannabis Trade Association, chapters of Missouri NORML, the ACLU of Missouri, and Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. The 39-page measure removes prohibitions on purchasing, possessing, delivering, consuming, selling and

manufacturing marijuana for personal use by adults over the age of 21. If passed, the change to the Missouri’s Constitution would be effective on December 8, 2022, and once approved, it could only be changed or repealed by another statewide vote.

Serving the area since 2017, Branson Assistant Police Chief Eric Schmitt will highlight the potential impact of the bill’s passage on the local residents and children.

With an extensive background in law enforcement in Colorado and Branson, a Bachelor’s and Masters of Science Degree, and a graduate certificate in Criminal Justice Education from the University of Virginia while attending the 282nd Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA., he is involved in the community and serves on various local committees.

The Taney County Federated

Republican Women holds an educational meeting monthly (alternating between Forsyth and Branson) including issues that may affect local residents and communities by providing speakers and information, and the general public is invited to attend. The event starts at 6 p.m. at Golden Corral at 3551 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, Branson.

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Interested in learning more about how to start your own business, expand your financial margin, and pursue your dreams?

Elevate Entrepreneurs offers comprehensive resources and education to help equip individuals with the tools necessary to start their own business or side gig. For more information, attend an information session at the Elevate Branson campus at 310 Gretna Road in Branson.

Our first class of Elevate Entrepreneurs is moving full-steam ahead, and in no time, we’ll see new businesses springing up all around our community.

We’re hosting four upcoming informational sessions to begin accepting applications for our spring Elevate Entrepreneurs course. Our first two info sessions will be held on October 13, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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Our second set of info sessions will be held on November 3, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

You must attend an information session in order to be considered for enrollment in Elevate Entrepreneurs. Please contact Elizabeth Hughes at Elizabeth.Hughes@

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Arvest Bank loves teachers

Hollister Elementary 4th Grade teacher, Katie Combs, was the recipient of a $500 donation from Arvest Bank to use for classroom needs.

Board of Aldermen closed Executive Session minutes and employment agreement available online (Special to Branson Globe)

The minutes for the Branson Board of Aldermen Closed Exec-

utive Session on September 16, 2022, and September 27, 2022, along with an executed City Administrator employment agreement, are now available on the City’s website.

The board of aldermen adjourned into Closed Executive Session pursuant to 610.021.3 for personnel.

To view the minutes of the Closed Executive Sessions and to see the employment agreement, visit the Document Center section under the Government tab on the City’s website, BransonMo.Gov.

Branson Fire Rescue to participate in National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 9-15

Branson Fire Rescue will focus on helping residents create a good home fire escape plan during this year’s Fire Prevention Week, October 9 to 15 to educate the Branson community on simple but important actions that will keep themselves and those around them safe.

The Department will host a series of events in support of this year’s campaign – Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape— including providing fire safety education programs at area schools and preschools. It also helped residents

create fire escape plans during the Branson Police Department’s community-wide, National Night Out on October 4 and will do the same at the Branson Parks & Recreation’s Boonanza on October 28. Branson Mayor, Larry Milton, will also present an official proclamation declaring October 9 through the 15 as National Fire Prevention Week in Branson at the October 11 Board of Aldermen meeting.

During these educational opportunities, Branson Fire Rescue will reiterate these vital reminders: • Make sure your plan meets the needs of all family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities • Know at least two ways out of every room if possible. Make sure all doors and windows open easily.

• Have an outside meeting place a safe distance away from your home where everyone should meet.

• Practice your home fire drill at least twice a year with everyone in the household.

You can find more information on Branson Fire Rescue and the services it offers, on the City’s website at BransonMo.Gov/Fire.

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Reader’s Corner: Are we sacrificing intelligence for dopamine?

Guest post by ASHLEY MANN Some of the smartest people I know are my now-adult kids. I can’t take all the credit for this, but we did encourage them to read, think critically, and make informed decisions. Recently I shared an article with my daughter, Ashley, about what today’s culture can do to those abilities if we’re not careful. She shared some great thoughts in return: I know social media has reached the point of addiction for me because even when I plan to use it less, I find myself unconsciously opening the app every time I have a moment of space between activities.

I’ve tried deleting the app from my phone, but then I just use the website instead (often after clicking a link to it—perhaps I’ve Googled a restaurant menu that’s only posted on Facebook), and eventually reinstall the app. I’ve also tried setting limits in my phone settings, but clicking “ignore limit” has become subconscious as well. Deleting my account altogether isn’t really an option since I use it for work as well as community.

A couple of weeks ago my mom

sent me an article that served as a wake-up call. It helped me realize that as much as I may THINK I want to be the kind of person who spends her free time reading, journaling, learning, pursuing dreams, and enjoying hobbies, the truth is, I FEEL more of a desire to pick up my phone and get an instant hit of dopamine from the little red dot telling me I have an unread message or a notification. Obtaining gratification from reading a book or completing a project is more difficult and requires focus, but I fear my ability to focus without becoming distracted or restless will begin to atrophy if most of my time is spent in a reactive state, rapidly receiving inputs without pausing to contemplate and synthesize the information and consciously respond.

Additionally, scrolling a social media feed puts me at the mercy of others as to the source and character of the information, instead of intentionally getting information from books, lived experience, and sources I trust.

Most importantly, spending hours per day mindlessly imbibing the constant chatter of fast-paced

technology drowns out my inner voice: my intuition, emotions I need to feel and process, dreams I’ve buried deep that are waiting for me to make time to pursue them.

To realign my desires with my values will require INTENTIONAL EFFORT, consistently making

a conscious choice to do something hard because it’s important.

It will require directing thought and attention to more noble desires while observing and letting go of that which doesn’t serve me and may even be harmful in excess.

But I want meaning and substance in my life, so I’m determined to do

that work.

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Taneyhills Library announces a variety of fun fall classes

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Taneyhills Library is geared up for a busy and fun-filled October with many activities in store.

On Tuesday, October 18, the library will host a lip reading class. Instructed by Beth Schulz, a certified sign language interpreter and former teacher of deaf and hearing-impaired students, the class will teach essential tips on how to see words that are spoken. The skill of lip reading will help improve your ability to hear and understand others.

The lip reading class is set for Tuesday, October 18, from 10 a.m.

to 12:30 p.m., in the Stanley and Elaine Ball Technology Room.

The class is free, but registration is required. Please register online or call the library circulation desk.

Saturday, October 22, is your opportunity to learn a new art with Intro to Basket Weaving.

Join Erin Sawford and learn how to weave a Shaker-style round bottom basket in this class for beginners. You will leave class with lots of knowledge and carrying a completed project—a fabulous basket.

Cost for the class is only $20 to cover materials. Register online

or by calling the circulation desk.

Class is from 10:30 a.m. until noon in the Technology Room.

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Entertainer David Brooks and friends share their talents in new Branson show

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer professionally, right out of high Phaedra Clemons on vocals, Ma-

David Brooks shines on piano and vocals in his new show “The Hits.” (Photo by K.D. Michaels)

Popular Branson entertainer David Brooks is now headlining his own show at the Copeland Theater at The Meadows.

Best known for his portrayal of Jerry Lee Lewis, as part of the award-winning Million Dollar Quartet show, Brooks is a multi-talented performer who amazes the audience with his piano-playing prowess and his vocal interpretations.

“I have been playing piano since I could learn to walk,” said Brooks.

“In fact, I don’t remember a time when I couldn’t play. Having grown up with a strong church background, it shouldn’t be a surprise that I began playing gospel music,

school, touring with The Hinsons. I moved to Branson close to 20 years ago and have been a part of some of the biggest shows in town, at one time or another. I also spent several years traveling the world, doing my own show on cruise lines.”

Brooks’ new show, “The Hits” features hit songs from five decades— the late 1950s through the mid 1990s.

Said Brooks, “These are songs that are sure to bring back memories, and ones you can definitely sing along with. While some may be rock or pop hits, others are Gospel or country. But, they all share one common theme. They were hits!”

Brooks is joined on stage by

rio Faure on guitar and vocals, Bill Foster on bass guitar and vocals and Brian Duvall on drums and vocals.

Brooks, named Piano Player of the Year several times over, is featured on both piano and vocals, as well.

“I have so many favorites in the show currently,” said Brooks, when asked about his new show. “Of course, I always love doing ‘Great Balls of Fire.’ Probably always will.

But, this show gives me a chance to do something besides just performing the ‘screamers.’ Don’t get me wrong, as those are what people have come to expect from me, and I love the ability to ‘ride that horse into town.’ But, I like to have an opportunity to do a few different things that this show allows such as ‘Walking in Memphis.’ And, I love to be humorous, so doing tongue-in-cheek songs like ‘It’s Hard to be Humble’ is also fun. Phaedra performs ‘Something to Talk About’ and ‘Chain of Fools,’ which she absolutely knocks out of the park, too.”

The Hits can be seen at the beautiful new performance venue, the Copeland Theater at the Meadows. Brooks performs his regular season shows Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 2 pm. Christmas shows begin on November 1. For a complete schedule, call the theater at 417-332-5338 or visit their website, copelandtheater.com.

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Branson/Tri-Lakes education briefs: Our area schools are awesome!

Branson Schools announce Pirate Proud Initiative

Branson Public Schools will recognize exceptional certified and classified employees throughout the 2022-23 school year. The district currently participates in the Teacher Proud Tuesday campaign through the Greater Ozarks Cooperating School Districts (GOCSD) on the second Tuesday of every month, highlighting members of the teaching staff. New for this school year is the Pirate Proud honor, recognizing excellence among classified staff members such as bus drivers, school nurses, paraprofessionals, administrative assistants, custodians, IT professionals and nutrition services staff.

Dr. Brad Swofford with John Estes (Special to Branson Globe) Branson School District recognized John Estes, custodian at Cedar Ridge Intermediate, as the first Pirate Proud recipient. Estes has served as a custodian in various buildings throughout the district over the span of 20 years. He was nominated by fellow staff members, complimenting him on his calm, easy-going demeanor and

the amazing work he does: “John takes incredible pride in his work and pays attention to every detail.

He is also great with the students and staff. His soft voice and caring ways make him an incredible asset to our District.” Estes was honored by Superintendent, Dr. Brad Swofford, during a surprise school-wide assembly.

The district will accept internal nominations from employees and students, as well as external nominations from the community. For more information on how to nominate an outstanding teacher or staff member, please visit the Branson School District website. Branson Public Schools looks forward to celebrating excellence among em-

ployees through these initiatives.

2022 Missouri All-District Choir announced

Twenty-seven Pirate Singers from Branson High School’s Vocal Music Department have made the 2022 Missouri All-District Choir. Students must sing, sightread and demonstrate individual choral skills for a panel of judges to earn this esteemed status. “We have a record number of 14 students who made Top 25 in their voice part and will be advancing

Branson students to All-District Choir (Special to Branson Globe) to the All-State Choir auditions,” says Director of Choral Music, Jacob Carlew.

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Branson High School 2022 All-District Choir Sopranos: Amanda Prichard,* Sydney Pride,* Callie Sorensen,* Lydia Woodmanse, Cevana Barnes, Rosie Cheek, Sophie Osmond and Savannah Turner.

Tenors: Bobby Allynn,* Drew Arledge,* River Ferguson, Dominic Gianotti,* Angelica Maddelina* and Kashton Hansen.

Altos: Tatym Gettling,* Brynna Kelly, Amber Parsons,* Sarah Riveros,* Tayla Tinoco,* Mya Crowther and Maddison Moore.

Bass: Damian Arambulo,* Max Chapman, John Gilen, Andru Griffin,* Sean Osmond* and Joshua Skinner. *Top 25 advancing to All-State Choir auditions.

Students auditioning for AllState will be required to perform the audition piece “Exultate Justi” for a second round of judging.

“Thank you for your continued support of the BHS vocal music

program and these amazing musicians,” says Carlew.

College of the Ozarks to host Fall Open House at student industries

College of the Ozarks will host the Fall Open House to showcase student-made products on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Guests who visit the Fall Open House will be able to take advantage of special promotions, shop fall merchandise, taste samples of recipes using student-made products, and take in an extraordinary day at Hard Work U. Those attending will be entered into a drawing for a prize worth $100. It will be comprised of various items, many of which are for sale at the event. The College will showcase limited-time seasonal products, such as Pumpkin Butter and Pumpkin Roll Jarred Cakes.

The Fruitcake and Jelly Kitchen will be open to the public, as well as the Stained Glass and Candle Shop, the Ralph Foster Museum,

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and the Edwards Mill and General Store. At each of these locations, onlookers will be able to observe as students make products and provide live demonstrations.

At the Edwards Mill, students will be milling stoneground products and hand weaving baskets. At the Fruitcake and Jelly Kitchen, students will be baking the renowned fruitcakes and demonstrating the creation of the College’s many fruit spreads, including the iconic apple butter.

The Ralph Foster Museum will be open to the public for people to see the history of College of the Ozarks through a unique display containing many artifacts.

“We are excited for this year’s Student-Made Fall Open House,” said Kiley Hutcheson, director of retail operations. “Fall warms people’s hearts, and we are excited to showcase what we are offering this fall.”

Quality products are always available for purchase online at store.cofo.edu During a visit to the open house, the public may attend the fall play, a free patriotic play performed by students. A “Flight to Faith: The Story of a Vietnam P.O.W.” will be performed in the Royal Oak Forum at The Keeter Center at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15. The play is open on a first come, first served basis. Doors open for the fall play at 2:30 p.m., prior to the 3 p.m. showing of “A Flight

to Faith: The Story of a Vietnam P.O.W.” For groups of 15 or more, call 417-690-2120.

Another great showing for the Hollister Tiger Band Pictured left to right: Jasper Purkey, Charity Atchison, Finley Bruton and Mykayla McGeough (Special to Branson Globe) Hollister Tiger Band performed their show Mad World at Ozarko (Special to Branson Globe) The Hollister High School Marching Band took first place in the Maroon Division at Missouri State University’s Ozarko marching competition held on October 1.

During the preliminary competition, the band won the caption awards for outstanding visual effect, general effect, color guard and soloist (Hailey Greene—soprano saxophone).

In finals competition, the band placed second and won the caption awards for outstanding music, visual effect and color guard.

The band travels to Lake Hamilton, Arkansas, on October 8 for the Power Band Classic.

Hollister recognizes students of the month for October

The Hollister R-V School District recognized four students at the October board of education meeting as students of the month

for October. Students recognized were: • Hollister Early Childhood Center: Finley Bruton (first grade) • Hollister Elementary School: Jasper Purkey (fifth grade) • Hollister Middle School: Charity Atchison (sixth grade) • Hollister High School: Mykayla McGeough (twelfth grade)

Hollister Welcome Wavers: Greet students at Early Childhood Center

The Hollister Early Childhood Center is excited to continue its Welcome Waver Program this year and is hopeful you will help them.

Community members, businesses and organizations are invited to sign up as a group on a given Friday to help welcome Hollister students to school in the morning.

The children are excited to see you.

Anyone interested may call the HECC office at 243-4015 or sign up at www.tinyurl.com/WelcomeSEE SCHOOLS ARE AWESOME, PAGE 35

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Waver. We have availability on Fridays from 7:40-8:05. We will also share pictures of the wavers on our school Facebook page. For more information, contact Amy Jo Kilgore at akilgore@hollisterschools.com.

Reeds Spring Baseball fundraiser set for Oct. 15

The Reeds Spring Baseball Program will host its second annual dinner and silent auction on Saturday, October 15, at Ignite Church, starting at 6 p.m.

Through the funds raised, the program hopes to provide new and necessary equipment for players and continue to keep player fees at a minimum.

Please contact Coach Jason Reinsch at jreinsch@wolves.k12. mo.us to purchase tickets or to receive more information.

Reeds Spring Middle School announces Character Students for September Every month, Reeds Spring Middle School highlights and emphasizes the importance of one of the “7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens,” based on the book by Sean Covey. September’s habit was to Be Proactive.

Here are the RSMS Character Students for September: Caden Sage, M.J. Bridges, Emma Ware, Shelby Padilla, Mikayla Baker, Drake Peters, Leland

Daugherty, Baya Clifford, Chloe Bitter and Matthew Crabtree; Brody Colman, Luke Sellers, Avery Cadle, Libby Colman, Jack Borich, Daisy Sullivan, Stevin Coder, Benjamin Zwicky, Maya “Kae” Kelley and Macie Funk; Tanner Stults, Kaelee Howe, Callie Rose, Kailey Criger, Makinzey Kinney, Hailey Barber, SJ Davis, Lizzie Chastain, Alicia Martinez, Autumn Tharp, Maggie Sullivan and Braydyn Fuller.

Middle School recognizes four students, two seventh graders and two eighth graders, for their positive contributions to the school.

Staff members nominate and select the winners.

Reeds Spring Principal earns regional award

Reeds Spring Middle School recognizes Sept.

Students of the Month Reeds Spring Middle School Prin-

cipal Casey Carpenter recently received the Southwest MoASSP Middle School Principal of the Year Award. (Special to Branson Globe)

Left to right: Avery Cadle, Luke Sellers, Justin Bonner and Kailey Criger (Special to Branson Globe) Every month, Reeds Spring

The Southwest Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals recently honored Reeds Spring Middle School’s Casey Carpenter with the Middle School Principal of the Year Award. Carpenter has been principal at RSMS since 2019.

“Southwest Missouri is filled with amazing schools and educators,” Carpenter said. “To be recognized is a testament to the hard work and high character of all of our staff and students at Reeds Spring Middle School. I am blessed to be a part of Reeds Spring Schools!”

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the statewide Middle School Principal of the Year award. He was recognized at the MoASSP Fall Conference in Columbia.

Reeds Spring School District presents Excellence Awards Every month, the Reeds Spring

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School District recognizes one exceptional teacher and one non-teaching employee with Excellence Awards. September’s deserving winners are Mr. John Kessinger and Ms. Edie Back.

Kessinger teaches social studies and runs the Reeds Spring High School leadership program, known as Cornerstone. Back is the kitchen manager at Reeds Spring Intermediate School.

“He’s (Kessinger) made the biggest impact on me that any teacher

Reeds Spring Middle School Principal Casey Carpenter recently received the Southwest MoASSP Middle School Principal of the Year Award. (Special to Branson Globe) ever has,” said student Kamryn Duclos. “My freshman year, he said something like, ‘In order to succeed you have to believe you

are going to succeed,’ and that hasn’t left my mind since.”

“Edie makes every individual that walks in her kitchen feel like family,” said teacher Lee Ann Chastain. “You’ll go for the smell of bacon, but you’ll stay for the stories!”

The district accepts Excellence Award nominations from students, staff, parents and community members. You can find the nomination form on the district website, www.rs-wolves.com.

Forsyth Panthers celebrate festive Homecoming week

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The Forsyth Panthers football team wrapped up Homecoming celebrations on Friday evening, September 30, with an exciting come-from-behind win over the Diamond Wildcats, 43-33.

Football wasn’t the only Forsyth sport being celebrated at Homecoming. Earlier in the week, Kenzie Calhoun and Emmy Blevins took the women’s doubles title in district tennis championships, and Alie Jones finished third in singles competition.

Homecoming weekend also included a golf tournament at Holiday Hills in Branson on Saturday, with teams representing alumni, school faculty and staff, and other community supporters in a four-person scramble format. The winning team was Brent Blevins, Sam Gimlin, Logan Creighton, and Todd Creighton, with a 54.

Second place was a tie: Ben Roberts, Jeremy Thomas, Sam Housman, and Ryan Sanders; and Wendell Goss, Lee Holstrom, Mark

JROTC and the Panther Band present the colors and the National Anthem during the Forsyth Homecoming game. (Photo by Cindy Thomas) Rapinchuk, and John Griffin; both teams shot a 57.

Forsyth’s football record is now 5-1, with three regular season games remaining, including home games on October 7 and 21. This Friday’s game against Strafford will be for the conference championship, a first for Forsyth if the Panthers come out on top!

Also, this Friday, fans are invited to join the Panthers, staff, and coaches, in observing Cancer Awareness Month by wearing various colors to support family and friends who have battled cancer.

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Sometimes ‘NO’ is a good thing

By Stephanie Callahan, Owner/Lightspeed Electrical It is easy to get frustrated when you are looking for a service and the company you call says, “No, I can’t do that.” Understanding why a contractor says NO may help you to appreciate that answer.

Sometimes, a contractor says NO because your project is one that he knows he cannot successfully complete in the timeframe you are hoping for. It could also be that your job requires a larger team of workers than he has available. Delays and ‘No Shows’ from contractors are usually a result of over booking themselves, coupled with the recent supply chain delays. So, sometimes that ‘NO’ is coming from someone who is exercising good time management skills.

A contractor may also say ‘NO’ because the work is not in his field of expertise. Over the decades, we have passed along the urban legend of the ‘Handyman’ who is rumored to be capable of everything. In the 1950s-1980s, home repairs were much simpler, and that type of repair hero actually existed.

In this day and age, each trade (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) is so specialized that no one person could possibly hold all the knowledge and experience to be exceptional at everything. Safety

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Stephanie Callahan, Owner/Lightspeed Electrical codes, new products and integrated technology have required each individual trade to stay on top of continuing education. So, unless you are just doing minor touch-ups around your home, you should be cautious of that fabled ‘Jack-of-all-Trades.’ A truly skilled tradesman or company should have enough business doing what they do best instead of agreeing to attempt tasks that are not in their wheelhouse just to stay busy.

If a contractor tells you NO, be appreciative that he values you enough to respect your time and your desire for quality of work.

Ask him for referrals to someone that CAN do that type of work, and always do your research by reading reviews on Google (Google is the only source where reviews are unfiltered and cannot be removed or controlled by the business owners.)

If you need electrical assistance, call the professionals at Lightspeed Electrical Services at 417-239-5050. Electrical is all we do.

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When you’re dealing with rage or anxiety, having a professional walk alongside you can make all the difference in your healing. Getting to the root of anger can help you get control of how you feel and express anger in the future.

We’re constantly training our bod-

ies for how we want them to respond to challenges. So, instead of training your body to respond to anger and aggression with more anger and aggression, train your body to reach for healthy stress relief options. Reach toward peace, patience and kindness, even when the wheels are falling off.

How you respond is a choice.

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zations like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) can step in. But remember, reporting a claim to the EEOC is serious business—one where the burden of proof falls on the victim. You must prove the discrimination is unwelcome, severe and stands between you and success in your career.

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New shooting range to open near Branson/Hollister

By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer Membership applications are being accepted for Thorp Creek, a private outdoor shooting range currently under development on 30 acres in Taney County, just outside Branson and Hollister near the Drury-Mincy Conservation Area.

Co-owners and managing partners, Brad Gore and Ken Bowman are both avid shooters themselves and “saw an opportunity and a need,” according to Gore. Since

some ranges operated by the Missouri Department of Conservation are not monitored closely, and other public ranges often focus on sporting clays and shotguns, they believe Thorp Creek will appeal to members looking for a well-monitored club range offering pistol and rifle ranges with an emphasis on safety and security.

Thorp Creek will offer facilities that include covered, concrete-floored shooting stands with rifle targets out to 300 yards and

a pistol range set up for handguns and paper targets as well as one set up for .22-caliber “steel challenge” targets.

Members will be screened via background checks and must complete a required safety orientation before range use, as well as sign a courtesy/etiquette agreement, making the facility a safe, friendly place for everyone to practice skills and enjoy shooting. Gore and Bowman also emphasized that they hope to appeal to families, as well as women looking to practice with their handgun. Future plans include an indoor training and educational facility, and special women’s personal safety classes and adaptive shooting facilities in

partnership with grant funding.

“The Ozarks generally offer a very gun-friendly culture,” said Gore, “but part of that culture includes knowing how to use the firearm properly. We want to create an atmosphere of camaraderie and a place to learn, practice safely and often, and ask questions.”

Founders’ memberships are currently available at $250 which will include 2023 membership and access to most classes, and $250 annual dues will begin in 2024.

Discounts are available for veterans and first responders, along with a waiver program for active law enforcement officers, and family memberships will also be available.

Gore and Bowman said the range design phase is complete and construction will begin later this year, with opening tentatively planned for late May or early June 2023. They also emphasized their commitment to conservation, in keeping with the area’s emphasis on enjoying and caring for the outdoors as the Highway JJ area will also soon include the TexPlex offroad riding park and backs up to the Buffalo Ridge nature-themed golf courses and conservation areas. The range plans involve cutting very few trees, and larger trees that do have to be cut will be saved for use in constructing onsite buildings.

Follow the progress and updates on the Thorp Creek Facebook page: @Thorp Creek or visit www. thorpcreek.com where you’ll find Q&A, a site plan for the development, and additional membership information. You can also connect with Gore and Bowman at the Hollister Grape & Fall Festival on October 8, a community information meeting at Branson Cerakote & Laser on October 25 at 6 p.m., or by phone at 417-791-5568 or email at thorpcreek@gmail.com.

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Fish House is there now. Dimitri’s Gourmet Restaurant was visited

by Bob Hope, Five Star Generals, Donald Trump, 60 Minutes, and Anita Bryant, to name a few.

Dimitri’s Greek Gyros in downtown is more laid back and family

style and was opened in 2014 and will sadly be closing sometime in the next few weeks. People from all over the states and a few countries have been in this quaint little place. There’s a guest book that people have signed. Some of the comments you will see are things like…“Wonderful Falafel! We’ll be back!” “Best gyro EVER!!!!!”

“Amazing food and service.” “We drove over two hours for your food.” “Love the food and I’m Greek, too.” “Charming family.”

“Amazing food and young Dimitri is a delight!”

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• LIBRARY CLASSES

and evening when I’m most likely to waste time scrolling.) And it works (for me) because overriding the schedule requires a CONSCIOUS DECISION to do so, just enough of a jolt to remind me of my determination to spend my time reacquainting myself with my inner world.

Here are the resources Ashley mentioned. I, too, found that article convicting and recommend it!

-Cindy www.ochitheapp “We’ve Forgotten How to Read” at www.blog.reformedjournal.com

book’s insight and wisdom.

Class is set for Thursday, October 27, from 12 to 12:45 p.m. in the Tech Room. Class is free, but please regis-

ter in advance.

To register for any of these classes, visit the library website, THLibrary. org or call the circulation desk at 417334-1518. The Taneyhills Library is located at 200 South 4th Street.

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munity. The biggest struggle for him through all the years was the pandemic. When asked why he is hanging up the apron and what his plans are going forward, he said it’s time to slow down a little and that he plans on doing restaurant consulting.

Dimitri’s menu items range from $2.99 - $24.99. The food,

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service and quaint atmosphere are sure to please! Stop and wish our neighbor a good farewell and make sure to sign the guest book with well wishes for him and his family.

Dimitri’s Greek Gyros, 111 E. Main Street. Hours: Sunday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday–Saturday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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Heart of Texas Roadshow features top Branson and Texas entertainers

Barbara Fairchild and Roy Morris (Photo by K.D. Michaels)

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer The Mickey Gilley Shanghai Theatre was the site of the recent Heart of Texas Roadshow.

The 30th anniversary show, a production of the Heart of Texas Country Music Association, brings together the best in Branson and Texas entertainment in one big show.

The Texas-themed show featured traditional country music.

“We featured three legendary acts who have all had fifty-plus year careers and sever-

al chart-topping songs in Tony Booth, Mary Lou Turner and Barbara Fairchild,” said Tracy Pitcox, master of ceremonies for the show. “We have been doing Heart of Texas Roadshows for over 30 years, primarily in the Texas market.”

In recent years, Pitcox and the Heart of Texas Country Music Association have taken the road shows to Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois and now Missouri, as well as Ireland, Scotland, Sweden and England.

“We are very excited to be at the Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre this year. Theatre manager Cindy Thomas and Mr. Tan invited us to use their theatre, and with our Texas-Mickey Gilley connection, it is certainly a good mix for the Heart of Texas show,” said Pitcox.

The fun-filled afternoon show featured Texas entertainers Tony Booth and Allison Crowson, as well as Branson favorites Mary Lou Turner, Barbara Fairchild and Roy Morris.

Taney County Prayer/Action group announces new meeting day and location Submitted to Branson Globe The Taney County Prayer/Action Chapter of Concerned Women for America Missouri recently announced that its monthly meetings will now be held the third Tuesday of each month, starting

October 18 at 10 a.m.

The meetings will also be held in a new location, Covenant Life Church, 120 N. 3rd St. in Branson. Area director Haven Howard said the church is excited to host the group, and she hopes the

location near downtown will be convenient for encouraging new people to join for regular prayer, updates and action steps.

For more information about CWA, visit www.concernedwomen.org or contact Haven Howard

at 417-263-0425. Especially with the election fast approaching, there are many exciting and important things to discuss and pray about, so plan to be there on the 18th to join in united, focused prayer.

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Branson celebrates National Night Out with block parties, cookouts

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Branson celebrated National Night Out on Tuesday, with block parties in many Branson neighborhoods.

National Night Out is a nationwide movement, designed to strengthen relationships within neighborhoods and focus on crime prevention and safety.

Throughout Branson, communities held cookouts, block parties and various other events. At least 17 neighborhoods held National Night Out events, many featuring music, children’s activities, food and fun.

A common theme at all of the National Night Out events was visits from local law enforcement, emergency personnel, elected officials and City of

Branson leadership.

Many gathered in Alexander Park for the Lucia Ridge neighbors’ cookout, as a part of National Night Out. Residents of the neighborhood were joined by Branson law enforcement and city leaders, as they became better acquainted and strengthened bonds.

Said Cris Bohin, “Our neighborhood association likes to participate in National Night Out by having our neighborhood cookout because it’s so

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much fun having the police, the fire, the different departments come and speak with us.”

Added Jeannie Horton, “I just love getting the neighbors together and seeing people we don’t get to see all year, and celebrate the people who take care of us.”

At right: Local law enforcement and city leaders joined the residents of Lucia Ridge for a cookout on Tuesday night. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)

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Branson Globe Fishing Report: Week of October 5

By GARY J. GROMAN, Freelance Journalist This report is a compilation of guide reports on their fishing trips through October 4, 2022.

TABLE ROCK LAKE The lake level at 6 a.m. on October 5, 2022, is 910.29. The Summer Power Pool is 917.0.

Guide: Eric Prey, Focused Fishing Guide Service • Number of Guide Trips on Table Rock Lake this week: 6

• General Rating of quality of fishing for: Dam area: Fair; Mid lake area: Good; James River area: Excellent; Lower White River area: Good; Upper White River area: Excellent • Most Productive Lure/Method: Drop shotting continues to be most consistent pattern, but football jigs and shaky heads are starting to produce as well.

Still waiting on the top water

bite to become more predictable.

• General Guide Comments: Day in and day out the majority of fish are still coming on a drop shot rig with either a Chompers drop shot worm in Plum or Brown/purple or a shad-shaped worm in Natural shad. The jig bite has improved with more fish being caught on Jewel Football jigs; gravel and gravel/rock mixed points 12’ 25’ deep have been the best locations, but the bite is still a little inconsistent. The top water bite has been off and on, some days they are chasing shad and others they are not. Best bet is to have a Whopper Plopper or Spook handy in case the fish start busting shad.

For further information or to book a trip with Eric, please contact him through Focused Fishing Guide Service by either calling

417-860-4743 or through the website http://www.focusedfishing. com.

LAKE TANEYCOMO The lake level at 6 a.m. on October 5, 2022 is 702.55. They are generating 0 MWh, megawatt-hours, for a release of 20 cfs, cubic feet per second.

Guide: Carolyn Parker River Run Outfitters • Number of Guide Trips on Lake Taneycomo this week: 10 • General Rating of quality of fishing for: Trophy Area: Very good • Most Productive Flies/Presentation in Trophy Area: Ruby 2 midge, Black copperhead midge, #16 or 14 gray scuds, and hot hare’s ear nymph style.

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every morning for the past few weeks which allows wade fishing in the upper part of the Trophy area. Fishing has been very good for everyone.

River Run Outfitters is a full-service Orvis Endorsed Fly Shop that provides guided fly fishing trips on Upper Lake Taneycomo using non-motorized McKenzie-style drift boats. This report contains excerpts from River Run’s full report. For the full detailed report, fly fishing advice, and everything about fly fishing, visit them on the web at www.riverrunoutfitters. com or by calling 417.332.0460 or toll-free at 877-699-FISH (3474).

Guide: Phil Stone, Stone’s Guide Service • Number of Guide Trips on Lake Taneycomo this week: 3 • General Rating of quality of fishing for: Trophy Area: Good; Fall Creek to Lilly’s Landing: Good • Most Productive Lure/Method in Trophy Area: black or ginger micro jig 6 ft. under an indicator.

• Most productive Bait/Method out of Trophy Area: Trout Magnet (bubble gum) 7 ft. under an indicator or a nightcrawler tight lined in the deeper holes of water .

• General Guide Comments: still catching quality fish in the trophy area early in the morning and catching numbers of trout between Fall Creek and Cooper Creek.

For further information or to book a trip with Phil, please contact him at Stone’s Guide Service through www.ozarksfishin.com or call 870-715-2754.

Guide: Duane Doty, Ozark Trout Runners • Number of Guide Trips on Lake Taneycomo this week: 5 • General Rating of quality of fishing for: Trophy Area: Good at night. Fair during day; Fall Creek to Lilly’s Landing: Excellent SEE FISHING REPORT, PAGE 44

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dividual Investors (AAII) has been doing weekly surveys since 1987.

Last week’s survey had a level of bearishness seen only four other times before. S&P 500 returns a year later in those cases averaged over 30%. I don’t know whether that will happen again, but it’s important to remember this isn’t the first time it has felt this way, and it worked out.

Three positives. We are about to go through some of the best months of the market year; November through April are historically solid months for stocks. Stocks often do well after mid-term elections.

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Then Jesus says something that hit home for me when I read it: “And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth (v. 19).”

Why did Jesus need to sanctify himself? He was God-made-flesh.

Wasn’t he already as sanctified as anyone could possibly be? I think that Jesus wanted those who would read and hear his words to understand a key component to raising others up under their wing: leading by example.

I long for my children to be sanctified, or set apart, through the truth of God’s word. I pray that they will go against the flow of a crooked and perverse genera-

And the third year of the four-year presidential cycle (which we enter in 2023) has historically been the strongest for stocks.

Molly dog wouldn’t stop barking until my wife put her on a leash and walked her around the tractor to prove she wasn’t in danger. She just needed a little time and perspective.

The recent market declines are upsetting, and we don’t know when the volatility will end. But we do know that conditions show that better times are ahead.

Have a blessed week! https://www.steadfastwealth.net 2760 East Sunshine St. Springfield, MO 65804 tion. But if I try to teach them these things without living it out myself, it’s like trying to run a race with one leg. When we don’t practice what we preach, we are actually sending our children a very strong message: that it’s okay to be a hypocrite.

I will be the first to humbly admit that I have often fallen short when it comes to following through on my word. There have been times when I didn’t set a good example for my kids either by word or by deed. But God offers us something that Jesus didn’t need: forgiveness. May God’s forgiveness be the spark that lights a flame within us as parents to become examples of character and integrity to those special ones who look to us for leadership and guidance.

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Branson mourns the loss of country music icon Loretta Lynn

Johnny Lee with Loretta Lynn (via Facebook)

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Country music legend Loretta Lynn passed away on Tuesday morning, at the age of 90.

Lynn had a successful and long-standing career in country music, spanning over six decades.

The popular singer was known for such hits as “Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Your

Mind),” “Fist City,” “One’s on the Way,” “You Ain’t Woman Enough (To Take My Man)” and the autobiographical “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” Loretta Lynn was the most awarded female country artist, having received accolades from the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music, as well as being a three-

time Grammy Award winner. She was named Artist of the Decade for the 1970s and had to her credit many songs and albums that topped the country charts.

In the early 1990s Lynn joined a host of other musical stars that called Branson home. She performed nightly at her own theater at the west end of the Branson strip, in the theater now occupied

by Stevie Lee Woods.

As news of her death spread, many Branson entertainers, business leaders and residents expressed their thoughts regarding Lynn on social media.

“One of my most favorite country music singers. Rest in Peace, Ms. Loretta Lynn,” said Michelle Ackerman Banks of All Access Branson.

Said Ambur Lamerson, “Rest in Peace, Loretta Lynn. She is with our Lord and Savior. She sure loved him. Thank you for all your wonderful music that

you gave to the world. You are a gracious lady who is very inspirational and will be truly missed but not forgotten.”

“We worked alongside her at the concerts over the years,” said Darwin ‘Texas Dar’ Schmitz.

“She was the Grand Lady of Country Music.”

Said Matt Duncan, “Man, Loretta Lynn. What an amazing woman. Truly an American icon.

She will be sorely missed.”

“RIP to an icon, Loretta Lynn.” said country great Johnny Lee. Entertainer Stevie Lee Woods summed up the thoughts of many by saying, “So sad to say another country music legend is gone.

Prayers for the family of country music legend Loretta Lynn who passed away today. She will be truly missed. A true icon and the real deal. This lady made her mark in the world that will last forever.”

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• Most Productive Lure/Method in Trophy Area: Jerkbaits, mega worms, jigs at night. Micro jigs and scuds during day.

• Most productive Bait/Method out of Trophy Area: Pink worm under float.

• General Guide Comments: Lots of stockers from Cooper Creek to Fall Creek where we were catching limits in minutes early in the morning. With the reduced flows, the boatable areas in the trophy area can be a challenge. Chop on the water helps and a micro jig under a float can be good. Night bite on jerkbaits caught some monsters last week but not lots of numbers. Mega worm under a lighted indicator and 1/16 ounce jigs would catch some at night.

For more information or to book a trip with Duane, please contact him through www.OzarkTroutRunners.com or phone at 417294-8672.

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McKenzie, chairman of the board.

“As president, we know Dr. Johnson will continue to carry out the important mission of College of the Ozarks.”

Additional friends of the College, including pro-life activist Dr. Alveda King and former Attorney General John Ashcroft, will give special greetings as part of the ceremony.

The College of the Ozarks Board of Trustees announced Johnson as the new leader of the institution last spring. His term began June 1, 2022. Johnson served from 2012 to 2022 as the vice president for institutional advancement at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri. He also served as interim president at the institution. In this role, he worked with the board to revise key institutional policies, engaged the board in discussion with the faculty of SBU, facilitated board training and restructuring, launched four new academic programs including agriculture, cybersecurity management, and global education for both elementary and middle school levels, developed a variety

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of new partnerships, and managed day-to-day operations of this multi-site institution.

Johnson is a Certified Fund-Raising Executive. He has raised more than $57 million in cash gifts and managed more than $41 million in estate gifts for SBU and Howard Payne University.

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Johnson earned his Bachelor of Science degree in education from Baylor University in 1993.

In 1996, he earned two master’s degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas: one in religious education and one in marriage and family counseling. He completed

his Doctor of Education degree at Baylor University in 2005, with a focus on higher education administration.

Brad Johnson’s wife, Laura Lacey Johnson, is a commissioned fellow for the Colson Center for Christian worldview and shares her messages on Christian radio

stations and social media outlets.

She is a graduate of Howard Payne University and earned a Master of Arts in communication from Abilene Christian University. She worked as a radio personality and television news reporter in Texas.

Dr. and Mrs. Johnson have two children, Evan and Elle.

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THE WOMAN KING (PG-13) FRI - THU: 12:20, 3:40, 7:00

LYLE, LYLE, CROCODILE (PG) FRI - THU: 1:20, 4:00, 6:50

BARBARIAN (R) FRI - THU: 1:10, 4:10, 7:10

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BROS (R) FRI - THU: 1:20, 3:50, 7:15

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TOPS MEETINGS: Since 1993, the nonprofit organization Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets weekly on Tuesdays at the Kimberling Area Library, 45 Kimberling Blvd. Weigh-in is from 4:30 to 5 p.m. with the meeting until 5:45 p.m. It is a community supported group to take off pounds for health and wellness. First visit is free. Visit tops.org for meetings and general information.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP meets on the third Thursday of the month at the Branson Senior Center, 201 Compton Dr. #2055.

Lunch is available at 11:30 a.m. and the support group begins at 1 p.m. For more information on the support group, you may call 417598-3122.

VETERANS & MILITARY COALITION OF THE OZARKS is an all-volunteer organization of veterans serving veterans. Contact us if you feel that you, as a veteran or veteran family, may not be receiving the benefits you deserve. Go to VMCO1.org and click on CONTACT at the top of the home page. VMCO meets monthly on the third Thursday of the month (no meeting in July or November) at the Golden Corral in Branson with 11:15 a.m. (optional) lunch buffet and 12-1 p.m. meeting.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY is a place to heal from your hurts, habits, and hangups. We meet every Tuesday night at 6:30 PM at Music City Centre, 1839 West 76 Country Blvd., Branson. For more information call 417–3202055 See you there!

GRIEF SHARE SUPPORT GROUP. Branson United Methodist Church will again be offering the Grief Share Group on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. in the church library. This is a support group that meets weekly and is open to the community. Past years have brought both men and women from all walks of life to this group and has been life changing for many! Leaders of this group are caring people who have experienced grief and have successfully rebuilt their lives. All are welcome! For questions call Peggy at 417-334-3423.

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

NOTICES IF MY PEOPLE, WHICH ARE CALLED BY MY NAME, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE don’t burn trees. Please don’t burn your garbage and don’t burn yourself.

BOOTH SPACE AVAILABLE – Branson-Hollister Lions Club will have a swap meet along with their indoor garage sale, Oct. 7 - 8. Renting booth space for both days, $20.

Outside set-up on gravel, with indoor restrooms and snack bar. Call 417-335-6618 or email bhlclub@ gmail.com

SERVICES OFFERED ACE HOME IMPROVEMENT – Heating & Air HVAC Service & Repair, Doors, Windows, Decks, Fences, Pressure Washing, Int & Ext. Painting, Siding, Roofing, Flooring, Tile & Drywall. Handy-man Work!

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

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GARAGE SALE: 226 REA STREET, HOLLISTER. Oct. 6-9, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Old depression and glassware. Collectibles, decorations, household items, furniture, men’s and women’s stuff, dolls, etc.

1941 FORD 2 door sedan, Chevy engine, 350 trans, disc brakes, blue w/blue interior, good tires, $12,500, firm. 417-593-1898.

HUGE GARAGE SALE at 130 Woodhaven Circle, Hollister.

Collectibles, memorabilia, jewelry, Bose sound system, finials and drape hardware, ladies clothes and shoes. Lots of Christmas lights and décor. Friday, October 7, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 1960 NASH METROPOLITAN, New Interior & paint, new tires, wheel cylinders and master cylinder, clutch master and slave cylinders, runs and drives great. Yellow & White. $14,000. 417-593-1898.

1980 SHAY (1929 Ford Roadster) Mustang Suspension, 4 Cylinder, 4 speed, Rumble Seat, low miles, mag wheels. Yellow/Black $14,500 417-593-1898.

RENT TO OWN AUTOS – LOW DOWN PAYMENT. NO Initial Taxes & License Fees. NO Credit Check. FREE One Year Warranty On Motor & Transmission. Rent to Own Your Auto Today!

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HOUSE FOR SALE: 2 BED/2 FULL BATH HOUSE built in 1998 with an open floor plan. 1463 sq. ft. with attached garage, fireplace. $240k. Location is off of Roark Valley Rd. & Hwy 76. Call 520-904-8828.

FOR RENT – AVAILABLE NOW. Great Branson location. 3 bed/2 bath with all appliances. Attached double car garage. No pets. $1,600/mo. Call 417-339-7777

FOR RENT: Good Branson location, nice 2 bed/2 bath walk-in level. All appliances including W/D. Mrg. onsite. $700/month. Available Last of October. 417-339-7777.

PHONE REPS WANTED – No cold calls. $$$. Flexible hours. Casino Bus Trips 417-335-4466 or 417-332-5000

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THE ROSE HOUSE IS LOOKING for a housekeeper to clean 20+ apartments. The job would include cleaning a certain number of apartments daily, plus additional general housekeeping duties. $15-$20 an hour with negotiable work week (2040 hours). Call Lindy 417-230-9190.

FOR RENT: 2 BEDROOM/2 BATH CONDO, BRANSON. Great location. $800/month. First month plus $650 deposit/application required. If interested, text 417-770-3194 or e-mail scone20LLC@gmail.com.

HOME FOR LEASE: FURNISHED LAKE FRONT HOME with dock and swim deck in front of house. Four bedrooms, 4.5 baths. Two kitchens, six fireplaces, ten rooms and a four-car garage. Near Protem, Mo., on Bull Shoals Lake, 38 miles from Branson. $1,750/ month with dep. For more info and pics, call Don at 417-230-6679.

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

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POINT LOOKOUT NURSING & REHAB is excited to announce that we are currently hiring RNs, LPNs, CNAs, NAs, CMTs, housekeeping, and dietary staff. We are currently offering a great benefit plan. We acknowledge Covid-19 vaccination exemptions. For more information, call 417-334-4105 or apply in person at 11103 Historic Hwy. 165, Hollister, MO. EOE

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL $16-$17 Hour (Depending on Experience) Supports persons served as a mentor encouraging people to learn and practice skills needed to be successful in their home and community. $500 signing bonus. Great benefits! Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement plan, Life insurance, on the job training, paid time off.

Completion of introductory period applies. Apply at http://developmentalconnections.com/employment/ or come into our location at 1533 E State Hwy 76, Branson, Mo. 65616

HELP WANTED FACILITIES SPECIALIST FULL-TIME $16-$18 Hour (Depending on Experience)Under general supervision, performs skilled maintenance, repairs, and construction work to ensure that facilities are properly maintained and meet standards. Duties may fall into a variety of trades, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy management, fire and life safety and keys/security systems. Great benefits! Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement plan, Life insurance, paid time off. Completion of introductory period applies. Apply at http:// developmentalconnections.com/ employment/ or come into our location at 1533 E State Hwy 76, Branson, Mo. 65616

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FOURPLEX UNIT:

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

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

Key Deposit: $50

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

Key Deposit: $50

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

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

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Bulk Truck Driver/Maintenance Mechanic who can maintain our fleet of trucks and be able to operate the bulk trucks loading explosives on the job site. CDL B with Hazmat and Tanker endorsement.

Must be able to operate a manual transmission.

Blaster’s Assistant who will help load explosives at the jobsite and “wire” the shot.

Phone 417-336-8262 or Apply on our website: explosivecontractors.biz

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Worship Directory You are encouraged to worship with us!

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

– John 3:16

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. – Jeremiah 29:11

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BRANSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

TRADITIONAL WORSHIP 9 AM Experience MODERN WORSHIP 11 AM Experience SUNDAY SCHOOL SMALL GROUPS 10 AM

M-TH Facebook Live Scripture & Prayer at 2 PM

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D. Eric Derks - Lead Pastor 1208 W. 76 Country Blvd

St. Joseph Anglican Church

6350 East State Hwy 86 | Blue Eye, MO 65611

Sunday Services 10:30 a.m.

430 Sunrise Cove Branson, MO 65616 (T Hwy. and Hwy. 76 E.)

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

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. – John 14:6

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