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By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer Most people think of the Department of Homeland Security as having to do with immigration, borders, terrorism and such—which it does. However, another important component of the department, Homeland Security Investigations, does more to fight crime than most people realize. One type of crime involves violations of Intellectual and Property Rights (IPR), when counterfeit goods are
PAGE 5: Celebrity of the Month is Randy Plummer.
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Two iconic theatres—Jim Stafford and Caravelle on the Branson Strip make way for new and exciting additions to the Strip. (Photos by George Kurland)
Electronic items are common counterfeit goods, but you might be surprised at other finds. (Special to Branson Globe)
manufactured and sold to unsuspecting consumers. According to the Homeland Security website, the IPR center during fiscal year 2020 seized 2,891 shipments of counterfeit goods with an estimated manufacturer’s suggested retail price of more than $341 million, and enforcement efforts led to 322 arrests. The products being counterfeited vary widely and may include appliances, electronics, auto parts, firearm accessories, batteries, cigarettes, designer clothing and accessories, health and beauty products, and much more. The COVID-19 pandemic brought an onslaught of fraudulent personal protective equipment such as masks and sanitizer. Holiday shopping brings counterfeits of name-brand batteries for toys and electronics. During college and professional sports playoff season, that great buy on a favorite team souvenir might turn out to be a steal, literally, duplicating an actual licensed product. SEE COUNTERFEIT, PAGE 8
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All City of Branson January meetings posted to website SUBMITTED to Branson Globe All City of Branson Board of Aldermen, as well as City Board and Committee meetings for the month of January, are on the front page of the City’s website, BransonMo.Gov, under the “All Meetings” calendar feature. Agendas for each of these meetings can also be found on the City’s website under the “Agendas & Minutes” section. Agendas are generally posted a few days before each Riders gather for first memorial bike ride for Dave Koenig. (Special to Branson Globe)
Memorial ride honors fighter, celebration of life scheduled By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer The Branson community honored the memory of Dave Koenig in a special way recently. Friends and family and volunteers of the amateur mixed martial arts fighter had searched for Koenig since his disappearance in early 2020. Koenig was found—unfortunately, deceased—just before Christmas. To honor the memory of “Big Dave,” friends organized a memorial ride in his honor through the Branson community. “These past two years, we have searched every way we could think of to bring our son home,” explained Koenig’s mother, Tracy Koenig. “It was what we felt was the most painful time of our lives, as we listened
to horrific rumors on a daily basis that were like a knife to the heart. However, we still held out hope, even if just a shred. Then the phone call came—the one his father, Rick Koenig, and I had looked forward to as well as dreaded for 22 months. Dave was found! But, not in the way we hoped and wanted. Dave was never truly coming home. At the same time, although it was the worst news any parent could get, we had closure. Our boy did not lose his life at the hand of another. No one took him or hurt him. We knew, at that moment, Dave was at peace.” As the news that Koenig’s body had been found spread through the area, Tracy and her family expeSEE KOENIG, PAGE 25
meeting. Citizens and community members are encouraged to check this calendar feature and the meeting agendas on a regular basis. You can find a list of all City Boards and Committees, what they do and who is on them in the “Boards & Committees” section of the City’s website. If there is an agenda item you have a question or concern about, residents should reach out to the aldermen who represent the ward in which they live. The aldermen are elected by the res-
idents to represent the residents in their ward. You can find the names of the aldermen, the ward they represent, their contact information, and which ward you or your business resides on the front page of our website at BransonMo.Gov. As a reminder, all board of aldermen meetings and most board and committee meetings are live streamed at BransonMo.Gov/ Livestream and can be replayed at any time.
City rolls out new citizen recognition program SUBMITTED to Branson Globe The City of Branson is rolling out a new feature called “You’ve Been Caught Doing Something Great” to positively recognize Branson citizens and community members whose actions exemplify the City of Branson values and who make our community a great place to live, work and play.
Anyone can make nominations from the City’s website on the You’ve Been Caught page to recognize residents or workers that have shown and demonstrated the ability to make a positive difference to the health, welfare or quality of life of the community. Those who win the award will be officially recognized by the Branson
Mayor and Board of Aldermen at an official Board of Aldermen meeting. For more information, including eligibility and selection factors, visit the You’ve Been Caught page on the city’s website, BransonMo.Gov. This page can be found under the “Residents” tab and the Feedback & Questions section of the city’s website.
City seeking public feedback on stormwater program changes SUBMITTED to Branson Globe The City of Branson’s Public Works/Engineering Stormwater Division is conducting a public comment period concerning proposed changes to the City’s Stormwater Program and Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) within the City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS-4) service area from December 29,
2021, to January 28, 2022. The Proposed Stormwater Management plan, a comment form and a June 15 webinar recording are posted on the City’s Stormwater Management page under “MS4 Public Forum.” This will be up for review for 30 days. You can also obtain a hard copy from the Stormwater Coordinator’s office located inside Branson City Hall at 110 W. Maddux
St. Please review both of these documents then submit feedback or comment through the comment form on the website. Public comments may also be mailed to the City of Branson Public Works/Engineering Department at 110 W. Maddux, Suite 310, Branson, Missouri 65616. You can find more information on the City’s Stormwater Management Division on the City’s website.
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Donations accepted for Merriam Woods family after fire By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer An end-of-the-year fire destroyed the home of a Merriam Woods family. No one was injured in the fire; however, Ryan Buckles, the son of Branson entertainer Jeff Buckles, and his family lost all of their belongings in the blaze. Friends of Buckles have set up a GoFundMe account to help the family during this tragic time. Donations can be made by visiting https://gofund.me/bb586bdf.
Donations of clothing and necessities are also being collected. While the family has received an abundance of clothing donations for the children, both adults are in need of clothing. Ryan is in need of jeans, 34x34, and large to extra-large shirts. Hayli is in need of ladies’ size 10 jeans and large Shirts. A friend of the family will be collecting donations for the couple on Friday and Saturday, January 7
and 8. A meeting place in the parking lot of the Branson Walmart, 2050 West 76 Country Boulevard, has been established. The family friend, who will be driving a black Volvo, will be parked at the end of the parking lot nearest 76 Country Boulevard, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon each of the two days. Donations of clothing, hygiene items and other necessities, and monetary donations for the family are appreciated.
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Taney County Extension Council to hold online election SUBMITTED to Branson Globe Starting Monday, January 10 through Sunday, January 16, 2022, Taney County residents will have the opportunity to vote for new University of Missouri Extension Council members. The Taney County Extension Council functions much like a school board. Elected members provide budget oversight, assist in developing programming, review policies and evaluate the professional staff, among other duties. The newly elected council members will assume their duties on March 1, 2022. The annual council election is mandated by Missouri State Statutes. Online voting will be open from January 10-16, 2022, according to Pam Duitsman, Interim CES for the Taney County University of Missouri Extension office. Duitsman adds that the link will only be active during the above dates. On
Monday, January 10, any Taney County resident 18 or older can vote by logging onto our website at https://extension2.missouri.edu/ counties/taney and clicking on the “2022 Council Election” link on the left side of the page. Voters will be asked to select an Eastern or Western district ballot based on their past voting in Taney County commission elections. Once there, residents will be asked to vote for council candidates. Short bios on the candidates will be available online. Residents without internet access or those who would prefer a paper ballot can request one by calling 1-417-546-4431 or visiting the Taney County Extension Office at 122 Felkins Avenue in Forsyth before January 16. Paper ballots must be postmarked no later than Saturday, January 15, 2022. The office is located just east of the new Taney
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County Judicial Center. Candidates for the 2022 Taney County Extension Council are: Western District: Susan Bearden – Branson; James Steven Pulliam Hollister Eastern District: Rusty Berry – Rueter; Melvin Braden – Forsyth; Susan Martin – Branson; Devin Sonnenfelt – Taneyville; Joyce D. Weaver – Taneyville University of Missouri Extension, offers educational programs in agriculture, business and industry, community development, human development, health and nutrition, youth development (4-H), and various continuing education courses, seminars and workshops. Anyone wanting additional information about the upcoming Extension Council election can contact the Forsyth MU Extension office at 417-546-4431 or email taneyco@missouri.edu.
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Brought to you by BDS Productions of Chapman, Kansas Randy Plummer has been in Branson for over 48 years since coming to town with his parents Darrell & Rosie and sister Melody. Randy is well known and respected by all his peers in the entertainment industry as well as his faithful fans, both young and old. One of his favorite times of year is Christmas which is evidenced by “Randy Plummer’s SNOWDEER Christmas Story.” Randy wrote and produced the storyline and music through his production company, Plum Puddin’ Productions LLC. You can find Randy all over Branson working on special projects, singing, playing bass, performing specials and just having fun! DID YOU KNOW? • Randy came to Branson in 1971with his parents Darrell & Rosie and sister Melody for a family vacation with friends and fellow entertainers Harold & Kathy Goad and ended up making guest appearances on the Baldknobber’s Show and the Presley’s Show. • The Plummer family fell in love with Branson and bought a theater on Highway 76 in 1972. • The Plummers opened the Plummer Family Country Mu-
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sic Show on May 26, 1973 and ran the show until October 1990. Randy stayed in Branson to continue his music career after his parents and sister moved to southeast Missouri. Randy is a singer/songwriter/bass player and author of family books. Randy’s first book, SNOWDEER Christmas Story is available as a two CD set with the audio version and songs from the story. Randy wrote, sang and recorded
the song “Branson.” • Randy has worked with BDS Productions to produce a disk of Gospel music videos featuring performers in Branson singing in English and the same song sang by our brothers and sisters in Kenya in their native language of Swahili. • Randy is also working with BDS Productions on “The History of Country Music in Branson.” • Randy is genuinely one of the nicest men you will meet.
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Train Up a Child: Checklists, real voice savers
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ave you ever found yourself yelling at the kids? Dr. James Dobson says that trying to direct children by yelling is like trying to drive a car by honking the horn. Have you ever thought about how tired you get telling the kids things over and over? There is a better way. Now, at the beginning of the new year, is a good time to make sure everyone understands individual responsibilities. If respon-
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over and then backtrack to see that things have been done. Start with making a list of chores that children need to do. It helps to have the children actually do the list themselves with your input. Children have a pretty good sense of what they can and can’t do. Our daughter, a single mom, used to have her children sit at the dinner table while she cooked the evening meal and do their homework and make out a list of what they needed to do the next day. It worked beautifully. The next day, she simply looked at the list to see what had been checked off. If something had not yet been done, they discussed that evening how it could be accomplished. They worked as a team. The children fixed their own lunches in the morning before school and were able to do so because they had
discussed ahead of time what they would have and listed those items. After a few times, the list was not needed. They knew what to do without the list. When our daughter’s children were in upper elementary and high school, a color-coded chart was put on the refrigerator. It could be told immediately what had or had not been accomplished. When something was not done, our daughter simply said, “Dylan, I noticed that you haven’t checked off ________. When do you plan to do it?” The children were responsible for the task but were permitted to “trade off” with each other if soccer practice or something else interfered. If they wanted to go to a friend’s house, they knew that they could not go unless chores were done, and they didn’t SEE TRAIN UP, PAGE 24
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sibilities, consequences, and rewards are discussed now, things will go smoothly during the year. Consequences and rewards need to be clarified so there is no misunderstanding later. Then, when children face consequences, it is by their own choice, not the parents, because they clearly understood ahead of time what would happen according to the choices they made. No heated discussions need occur. Parents can simply say, “I’m sorry that you made that choice. You knew what the consequences were when you made your decision.” Making checklists can not only save your voice, but they can save much time and effort. You may say, “But I don’t have time to make a checklist!” Believe me, it takes less time to make a list than to repeat the same thing over and
BY TIFFANY BROWN Staff Writer
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here’s a phrase that goes something like....”If you think you’ve wrecked God’s plan
for your life, rest assured you are not that powerful.” I do agree to an extent. But I think we tend to negate how powerful we really are. This power is given to us by God because he created us as agents of free will. Because of that, we most definitely CAN wreck God’s perfect will for us by choosing to walk in disobedience to His word. That’s why Paul warned Timothy to “guard and keep safe the deposit [of godly truth] entrusted to you, turn away from worldly and god-
less chatter [with its profane, empty words], and the contradictions of what is falsely called “knowledge”—which some have professed and by doing so have erred (missed the mark) and strayed from the faith” (1 Tim 6:20-21). My friends, we most definitely CAN miss the mark of the high call of God. In Hosea 4:6 God said, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge [of My law, where I reveal My will].” I would like to say that I’m not
trying to strike fear here, but I kind of am. A lack of reverence for God’s word is producing a lackadaisical church whose personal lives are being utterly decimated. I don’t say this out of a haughty spirit or a pulpit of perfection. I say this from the experience of seeing God’s perfect will for me perverted at times because of my own willingness to stray from His righteous law. But there is still beauty to beSEE TIFFANY’S, PAGE 24
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Reflections: Write down the date
BY CINDY THOMAS Staff Writer
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he week between Christmas and New Year’s, I followed a “year in review” guide in the First5 devotional app from Proverbs 31 Ministries I use for daily Bible study. We revisited highlights of 2021 studies of Exodus, Philippians, Ephesians,
Hebrews and Joshua. Skimming back through those books, I noticed something I do regularly without really thinking about it: When a verse of Scripture resonates with me due to something I was going through or a current event, I write the date in the margin of my Bible. For example, I marked Joshua 5:13 when I was saddened by argument between friends with differing opinions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Just as Joshua asked his heavenly visitor an “either-or” question, these friends were so firmly entrenched in their respective positions they refused to consider other possible options. That
date, by that verse, is a reminder to be open to solutions I may not have thought of. Philippians 4:6–7 was marked as I realized “anxious for nothing” included the necessary decisions as my dad’s health seriously declined. Hebrews 10:30–31 was marked, as I’ve suspected a lack of integrity in many national leaders and tech industry CEOs. I can’t fix those people, but the passage reminds me they aren’t fooling God, so I can leave it up to him. You get the idea. Just revisiting those notes was a reminder of God’s guidance and provision. I also found I wasn’t the only one who wrote dates by verses, as other
study group members shared similar experiences. My appreciation of annotated, dated Bible passages has increased as I sort through my dad’s things. In addition to First5 studies, I often study Psalms and verses like 48:14, “God will be our guide even unto death,” were marked with 2021 dates as Dad became increasingly frail before his death in October. He literally wore out at least eight Bibles I’ve found so far, most with dates and notes in the margins; my stepmother had several also. A real treasure is a Bible belonging to my biological mother, who died from a brain tumor when I was four years old. She, too, wrote dates, including
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the month and year of surgery when doctors were unable to remove all of the tumor. God didn’t choose to heal her body, but her strong faith influenced my dad to serve the Lord. That Bible is a reminder that God uses all things for good, since my dad’s faith not only impacted my family but also led to his ministry in local jails, where many men made decisions to follow Christ. If you don’t write dates by particularly inspirational verses in your Bible, consider starting. If you aren’t the type to write in your Bible, get a notebook for journaling by date. Years later, they will serve as important reminders of the faithfulness and goodness of God.
Josh’s Been Thinkin’ About...Across the wide, dark Missouri
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headed north for New Year’s, crossing the Missouri Riv-
er just as the winter sun slid beyond the west. The glassy, billowing waters were painted in shades of sunset, framed against dark, muddy banks. Missouri soil. Missouri winters. Missouri memories. So much history, so many sunsets, so many seasons of dark banks and rolling waters and bare trees, cold in the fading light. A lot of memories have faded from these rolling hills of the
northern Ozarks’ ragged edge, now overshadowed by the passing of time and the bright lights of modernity. But those lights cannot erase the history. The reality of a once-untamed river flowing through a once-untamed land. The reality of a surprisingly genteel pioneer culture ripped apart in the blood and guts of a war so few really wanted. Battles raged across this rolling farmland. Families turned
out of homes. Guerrilla fighters riding hard in the dark of night. Starvation. Loss. Death. It was not that long ago after all. I find myself drawn to stories that remind us of the humanity of our past generations and the inhumanity of which we are so easily capable. Start looking and you’ll find the grave of Civil War history shallowly buried throughout the Ozarks. But stand on a bridge over the
wide, dark Missouri River in winter and look into the waters. Somewhere, there, it’s like a mirror to both the past and ourselves. Reminding each of us something that isn’t gallant or bright or patriotic or heroic but is still the truth. That savagery? That darkness? It’s inside us, too. And while that cannot be erased, it can be understood. For those brave enough to look. And not forget.
Bruce Menzies: ‘Rainy Day; Paris Street’
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ot many had heard about the artist Gustav Caille-
botte when this master¬piece was exhibited at the Impressionist ex-
hibition in 1877. The artist may be more familiar to American viewers than French as many of his greatest paintings, including “Rainy Day,” have been at the Art Institute of Chicago since 1964. Caillebotte grew up near this district with its narrow and crooked streets. As part of a new city plan, the streets were re-laid, and buildings razed during the artist’s lifetime. The numerous open umbrellas prevent the design from becoming too rigid, and interestingly, the house of Antoine in Paris near the Pont Neuf Bridge at the River Seine has been selling umbrellas since 1745. Here, Caillebotte strikingly captures a day in Parisian life with
life-size figures strolling on a rainy day and “dressed to the nines.” Virtually every figure in the painting is bourgeois, the few blue-collar workers we see are distant so as not to disrupt the social uniformity. It seems as if we are there too, getting ready to run into this couple walking down the street who have turned their faces elsewhere, so as not to make eye contact. Oddly, this is a painting where no one looks at anyone else, and most seem lonely. The woman in the fore¬ground wears a veil, which distances her from the viewer and signals discretion. Both of the main figures are looking to one side—and not at the man coming towards them.
Strangely, in a world that’s more connected than ever before, people seriously struggle with feeling alone. It’s suggested that millennials are the loneliest generation where one in five say they have no friends—despite having hundreds of virtual friends on social media. As believers, we are encouraged to engage the real world and display to those around us the light of the glory of Christ who indwells us. Jesus emphasizes that we shine his light in our good works which take on many dimensions, and we must see that it is a significant part of the good works that glorify God (Mt 5:14–16).
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Resident Agent in Charge Timothy Kixmiller is based in Springfield as part of the Kansas City HSI office which covers Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa. He recently spoke with Globe staff about risks involved with counterfeit goods. Some items, such as a Coach or Prada handbag that
really isn’t Coach or Prada, might simply be an annoyance. Others, though, might be life-threatening, such as a curling iron that hasn’t passed UL standards and catches on fire, an automotive brake component that fails, a bicycle helmet that fails in a crash, or cosmetics with unsafe ingredient substitutions. If your job involves PPE, you want it to perform as
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promised. The issues don’t stop with the consumer; counterfeiters rob the U.S. economy, affect jobs, and may even fund terrorism, trafficking, or other illegal activities. Counterfeiters operate in several ways. Sometimes the pattern for a legitimate USA-made or approved product is replicated in a foreign country and the goods brought back to the
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motive products and UL certifications on electronics. Do they appear to be copied, maybe blurry or off-center? Does an email have misspellings or poor English usage? Does hovering over the email address or URL show an unfamiliar string of characters rather than an actual customer service address? Read reviews about the company before ordering. Keep all packaging and labeling until you’ve thoroughly examined the products, and compare the receipt with your actual billing statement. If you do happen to get taken by a scam, having as much documentation as possible will help investigators identify and catch the criminals. If you suspect you’ve been a victim, don’t let annoyance or embarrassment keep you from speaking up to warn others and help identify the crooks. For more information about the types of goods being counterfeited, including the surprising variety, visit https://www.ice.gov/topics/holiday-shopping. You’ll also find toolkits and additional tips for protecting yourself. Also, make a note of the tip line, 866-347-2423, for reporting suspected counterfeits. Complaints will be referred to the nearest HSI office. Vigilance is the best defense against these crimes. Remember, if the deal looks too good to be true, it probably is!
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Affordable fun in a welcoming environment
A group enjoys time together at Branson Boardgame Cafe. (Special to Branson Globe)
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By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Branson’s Boardgame Cafe offers affordable fun for all ages. Owned and operated by Les and Tammy Carpenter, the Branson Boardgame Cafe opened in its downtown Branson location in March 2019. “We are a place for people to connect with friends and family through playing board games,” said Les. “We also offer sandwiches, snacks and a variety of beverages people can enjoy while playing board games. And, we have a large selection of board games for sale. People have an opportunity to try our new games before making a decision about purchasing them. We can recommend games to people based on their interests and preferences. When we can, we love to teach new games to customers. We are now offering a Meet and Play night on Fridays at 6:30 for people to meet and play games with other board gamers.”
Carpenter said the unique attraction has enjoyed tremendous response during their nearly three years in business. “We are gratified with how much people have enjoyed their experience at Branson Boardgame Cafe. We often receive notes of appreciation from customers,” Les noted. “We have regular local customers who have become our friends. We’ve had many out-oftown visitors who tell us that the Boardgame Cafe is on their itinerary whenever they come to Branson, and some that tell us we are the reason they came to Branson for the weekend!” The Branson Boardgame Cafe has over 1,200 games for guests to choose from. “We’ve spent over $30,000 to build the game library, and we typically add three to four new games to the library each month,” said Carpenter. “We try to stay abreast of trends in the board game indus-
try regarding new games that are becoming popular so we can keep the library fresh with new offerings.” The Branson Boardgame Cafe offers games for all ages, all skill levels and all interests, including introductory games, light and heavy strategy games, abstract games, party games, cooperative games, children’s games, classic games and more. A color-coding system is used to identify complexity level, as well as games that can be played solo or by only two players. The Branson Boardgame Cafe is one of the most affordable attractions in Branson. “Our all-day play pass costs $5 per person,” Carpenter explained. “However, if you have a group of five or more, the cost is just $4 per person. For our local customers, we have a monthly membership for $20. We have a loyalty card SEE BOARDGAME CAFE, PAGE 13
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Gabriel honored with 2022 Song of Hope award By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Branson entertainer Doug Gabriel has been selected as the 2022 Song of Hope Award winner. Gabriel was chosen by the Song of Hope Committee, made up of Song of Hope founder Marshall Howden and former award recipients the Hughes Brothers—Marty, Jason, Ryan and Andy—along with Grand Country Music Hall General Manager and Master of Ceremonies Mike Patrick. “The first three winners were natural choices as the first individuals who supported the Song of Hope movement to advocate for live music shows and theaters in Branson,” Howden explained. “I coordinated the presentation
of this year’s award with Doug’s wife, Cheryl Gabriel, over the last few months, and we were successful in surprising him at his last show of the season on New Year’s Day of this year! Specifically, Doug earned the award for guiding the Song of Hope movement through many challenging decisions we have had to make, including the political endorsements that have ensured pro-show leaders are in office in our community.” Said Gabriel, “I am extremely honored to receive the Song of Hope Award this year. I have long supported our live shows and my fellow entertainers, and it is my goal to help unify the shows and entertainers even more into the future as we all need one anoth-
er, and unite as one voice for the wellbeing of our industry. We are the Live Music Show Capital of the World, and there’s no place like Branson, where God, family and our country are lifted up daily.” “Thank you, Marshall Howden, for this amazing honor, as I’m honored to be in the company of Mike Patrick and the Hughes family, who have also received this honor,” Gabriel continued. “Let’s make 2022 the best year for live shows here in Branson.” Howden added, “Congratulations to Doug Gabriel and his entire family for many decades of service to Branson!”
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which we stamp with each paid entry and customers get a free entry when the card is full. We see a wide variety of customers—families with younger children, families with teens, grandparents with their grandchildren, groups of teens, groups of college students, groups of co-workers, couples on a date night, all who enjoy coming in to connect and have fun together while playing games.” Another unique feature of the Branson Boardgame cafe is the menu. The cafe offers guests a variety of sandwiches, snacks and beverages at very affordable prices. Said Les, “Tammy has created some unique sandwiches, all of which are named after board games. Many of
them come on soft, warm pita flatbread, and include smoked pulled chicken or pork. One of our local customers suggested a sandwich idea which is now on the menu, and we let her name the sandwich after her favorite board game. We offer a ‘Bits and Pieces’ bowl, which allows guests to mix and match nuts, savory treats and candy into a snack tray to enjoy while playing games. We have espresso drinks, including signature lattes, frappes, slushies, wassail, hot chocolates, teas and sodas.” The Branson Boardgame Cafe, located at 103 South Business Hwy 65, also has a party room available at no extra charge for birthday parties, family get-together, church groups or holiday parties. Current hours of operation are 2 p.m. to 11
p.m. Thursday, Friday and Monday, 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, and 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays. Hours are subject to change and are posted on the business website, www. bransonboardgamecafe.com or on their Facebook page. Reservations are not required, but for groups of six or more on busier weekend days, it is advisable to call ahead at 417244-4373. “It has been very rewarding for us to watch people build relationships through the fun of playing board games,” said Carpenter. “We’ve also been blessed with getting to know people in this community and building friendships with our regulars. Find your fun at Branson Boardgame Café. Come connect with friends and family in a welcoming environment.”
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Three Branson teachers awarded Power Up grants SUBMITTED to Branson Globe The White River Valley Electric Trust Board proudly awards $75,033 to educators throughout 20 local schools. Teachers at school districts located within WRVEC service territory were eligible to apply for grant monies to support projects outside of normal school funding for grades Pre K-12. Three teachers from Branson Public Schools have been named recipients of the Power Up grant: Jennifer Arjes, reading interventionist at Cedar Ridge Elementary, Melissa Harris, 3rd grade teacher at
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Old Matt’s Cabin stunning backdrop for season’s first snow By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer
Located at the Shepherd of the Hills Adventure Park, Old Matt’s Cabin is the original home of the main characters of Harold Bell Wright’s famous “Shepherd of the Hills” book. Still in its original location, the cabin is on the National Historic Registry and can be seen as part of the Farm Tour at the Shepherd
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Table Rock Fishing Report: Cold water crankin’ for bass By CHRIS GIBBONS from Table Rock Lake Fishing Report Chris Gibbons from Shell Knob, Missouri, on Table Rock Lake has found that cold water crankin’ is the best and most productive way to catch all three types of bass—smallmouth, largemouth and spotted in
cold water. During these cold water days, I generally don’t fish unless the outside air reaches at least 45 degrees. You can catch bass when it’s 30 degrees, but it’s much more comfortable when it’s 45 degrees outside. While others are throwing jerk
baits, A-Rigs, drop shot, top water and bottom baits, I maintain my efforts on crankin’. Once you find those banks that hold fish during the spring and summer crankin’ times, you can bet that they are present in the winter months. (Here’s a hint: My most productive banks in cold weather waters are not north facing banks, but true north banks that get very little sunlight.) By far, the best biting fish now are the spotted bass (known locally as Kentucky). These bass get so fat during the winter months. To me, they hold their body weight better than largemouth and smallmouth. My next best catch is the smallmouth bass followed by the largemouth bass.
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bank as I can get. Next, I cast away from the bank about one foot. I will follow that up with another cast five feet from the bank. This technique will target those feeding fish while allowing you to keep the bait in a hot strike zone longer. Parallel fishing will keep you from tangling up in buck brush, rocks and trees as bad. I almost always parallel fish while crankin’ in any season, but the winter water months it seems more productive. I say that because of the vast amount and big fish I catch there. A four or five pounder can be likely during this time. Most often, I crank just as fast in the winter as I do in the spring and summer. I like a fast-moving bait that covers a great deal of water for each cast, but additionally, I like the bait to really beat the bottom to death. It appears that the harder I strike the bottom in the winter, the more bass I catch. This goes for water as shallow as six inches. I find bass shallower in the winter than I do in the summer. Bait selection and presentation I generally throw a SPRO Rk Crawler 55 in the winter. I use the 9-14-foot Rk Crawler 55, as it seems to work better here, again even in the six inches of water. Why do I like such a deep diving bait in shallow water? Because it strikes the bottom harder. When Rk Crawler 55 strikes the bottom, it has such an erratic action side to side than any other bait I’ve found. Crazy types of side-to-side movement along with turning almost completely around sometimes, this makes the Rk Crawler 55 more productive in my efforts. I retrieve this bait two separate ways. • I retrieve it hard and fast. • I also retrieve it fast and stop when the bait strikes the bottom to allow it to set. Retrieving it fast makes the bait go crazy, going in all types of directions. It additionally allows you to cover more water quickly. Just because the water is cold, it doesn’t SEE FISHING, PAGE 23
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Reader’s Corner: Have you ever visited Mitford, NC? By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer When my husband and I exchanged personal Christmas gifts last week, I was mystified by the weight of two boxes. Upon opening them, I found they contained books—actually, quite a few books.
After some initial comments about where he thought I’d get time to read all those new books, I realized he had indeed done his homework or at least paid attention to what I enjoyed reading. Two of the titles were “Come Rain or
Come Shine” and “Home to Holly Springs,” both by Jan Karon. For those unfamiliar with Karon, in the 1990s she introduced readers to the fictional small town of Mitford, North Carolina, and its local Episcopal priest, Father Tim. Over
several volumes, Karon skillfully used Father Tim and his friends, with their typical small-town personalities, issues and problems, to tackle tough social and theological questions. For example, as a bachelor approaching retirement, Father Tim finds love and marriage, when a new neighbor seems at first an unlikely choice but turns out to be the perfect creative soulmate for a practical priest who is a bit set in his routine. The story of Father Tim’s adopted son gives insight into the generational poverty and relationship issues that plague so many families, and the importance of finding ways to make a difference for children suffering from those environments. And of course, Father Tim’s parishioners usually mean well but manage to create all kinds of thorny situations. There’s plenty of humor, but also much depth. I stumbled onto Father Tim, and into Mitford, while browsing
the library of a Springfield church where I served as pianist for a couple of years. Intrigued by the down-home style, colorful characters, and Father Tim’s wisdom, I ended up collecting the titles available at the time. Life happens, though, and I got distracted before these two were published in 2007 and 2015. One of them delves into Father Tim’s family history, hinted at in earlier books as something he tried to forget. The other continues the story of Dooley, the adopted son who put the unsuspecting priest through the trials of raising teenagers but eventually attended college to study veterinary medicine. I can’t wait to read these and my other new treasures. If you enjoy uplifting fiction with timeless themes, check out the “Mitford” series for yourself. Let us know what books you received for Christmas or plan to read during 2022!
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2022: ‘Year of Jubilee’ announced by Faith Community Health SUBMITTED to Branson Globe The Faith Community Health Board of Directors recently declared 2022 the “Year of Jubilee,” forgiving past patient debt and suspending penalty fees for the year. The charitable clinic, which serves the working under-resourced in the communities of Stone and Taney Counties, made the decision in order to reestablish patients to the clinic. “The move to forgive all past debt underscores our mission to provide care, compassionate care for the community” said Tom Willcox, FCH board chair and pastor of First Presbyterian Church,
Branson. “Our board realized the disciplinary charge was preventing individuals from reengaging with the clinic and causing further impact to their health and therefore their quality of life,” said Anne E. McGregor, Interim Executive Director of FCH. “We have seen time and again that when men and women find an affordable, quality home for their health and medication needs they are able to live life better engaged in their families and communities.” The previous outstanding balance was met in the form of a donation by local busi-
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Celebrating the New Year with George
Clockwise from top left: Jumping into 2022 at King’s Castle; the Dynamic Duo, Jamie Haage and Mike Patrick from Grand Country; Tina and Clay Cooper celebrate at the Clay Cooper Theatre; and Stevie Lee Woods and the aftermath of the balloon drop at Branson Star Theater. “I didn’t think I’d have to clean it up,” says Woods. All photos by George Kurland.
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always mean a slow presentation is your only choice. Retrieving it fast and stop when the bait strikes the bottom can be deadly. It allows those fish just sitting there to see the bait move erratic and pause. It seems that pause is when I get the strikes. Bait colors I like a bait with bright colors here but feel the bait with red or red shades is my go-to. It all depends on the mood of the fish at that time, the water clarity, the sky conditions, and what type of waves you are experiencing. I most often cast an Rk Crawler 55 during this time, and here are the colors I carry. 1. Electric Red Craw 2. Missouri Craw 3. Melon Craw 4. Burnt Orange Craw 5. Molting Craw 6. PBJ 7. Red Bug 8. Red Crawfish 9. Red River Craw These are in no specific order. However, if you notice, they are reflecting the colors of the crawdads. My two personal favorites are Red Bug and Molting Craws.
Just because I like those two colors the best, I do throw all that I listed above depending on fishing conditions. You also need to try and mimic the crawdad hatch. How I discover the colors during each season is I throw a fish or two in the live well for a couple of hours and see if it throws up any crawdads. Hopefully if it does, I know what colors I need to try and mimic. You can also set live crawdad traps to discover the colors. I also have two other baits that I will go to if the Rk Crawler doesn’t work. Both are made by Strike King Lure Company. The Strike King 3 XD and 5XD, are both in a crawdad color. I work these baits in the same manner as I do the Rock Crawler getting that same erratic action. You might ask yourself why I am using the 5 XD in shallower water. It again has such an erratic action because it’s made for deeper water. Just because a bait is made for deeper water doesn’t mean you always have to use it there. The 5 XD gets down faster and will drop down in those deep holes you sometimes find along banks. The Strike King colors I like the best are the delta red, orange belly craw, green tomato and chili craw.
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If you compare the Strike King colors vs. the rock crawler colors, they have similar colors all with that crawdad pattern. I don’t want you to think these two baits are the only ones that work in cold water. Several baits will work whether you’re fishing the bottom, suspended fish, or shallow fish. It may come down to what you have confidence in and how
you work your own baits. Equipment used • FX Custom Extreme Angler Series Rod 7’3″ heavy action and fast tip, (EMB73HF) • Quantum Fishing Reel Smoke 7.1.1 • Vicious Fishing Line, Fluorocarbon, 12 lb. test • SPRO Rk Crawler 55 crankbait • Strike King 3 XD and 5 XD
Jan. 7, 2022 • 23 crankbaits About the author Chris Gibbons from Shell Knob, Missouri, on Table Rock Lake is the author of the “Fishing Report Table Rock Lake.” The fishing report is very successful with over 10,000 followers and reaches 46 states and seven countries. The report has an average of 2,500-3,500 daily hits.
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a senior in high school, they both were very responsible individuals and made good grades. LeAndra took her senior year online and was salutatorian of her online class. She now has a master’s degree in civil engineering and is do-
ing very well with her job at an engineering firm in Denver. Dylan is doing well working at Trader Joe’s in California. If you haven’t tried checklists, I encourage you to do so. They really work!
the moment he puts us back on the path to his perfect will. What’s more, he takes our trash heap of failures and turns it into a testimony. So yes, it IS possible to mess it up and miss it when we are out
of alignment with our Creator. But when you surrender your will— walking in purposeful obedience and trust—all the powers of hell cannot destroy God’s plan for your life. Oh...and you can’t either.
More than 1,000 people killed in Missouri traffic crashes in 2021 SUBMITTED to Branson Globe For the first time since 2006, Missouri’s traffic fatalities surpassed 1,000. According to preliminary data, 1,004 people were killed in Missouri traffic crashes in 2021, a nearly 3% increase over 2020 and marking the second straight year of growing fatality totals after nearly a decade of steady decline. “These fatalities are unacceptable, alarming and preventable,”
said MoDOT Director Patrick McKenna. “There are simple things we can all do to make a real impact on our roadways. Wearing your seat belt is your best line of defense in a crash and avoiding distractions can prevent those crashes in the first place. Buckle up, phone down.” Lack of seat belt use continues to be a common denominator in fatal crashes. Approximately two-thirds
of vehicle occupants killed were not wearing a seat belt. Preliminary data shows drivers using a cellphone were involved in more than 2,200 crashes in Missouri in 2021, although distracted driving remains widely underreported. And 40% of the fatal crashes on the year involved speeding or driving too fast for the conditions. For more information, visit www.savemolives.com.
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rienced an outpouring of love and kindness that was overwhelming. Said Tracy, “Message after message after message of loved ones as well as perfect strangers sending not only condolences, but wanting to do something! People all over this country have grown to know and love Dave, and I wish he could see it. Everyone has come together and made it possible for us to give my son not only a proper memorial but a celebration of his 25 years of fun-loving and intense life.” One person who wanted to do something to honor Koenig was his friend Chase Chriswell who hoped to host a bike rally in Dave’s honor. “How could we possibly turn that down? In just two or three days, Chase pulled off the very first annual ride for Big Dave. It was awesome,” said Tracy. “Friends, family and strangers came out and told stories, hugged, cried and rode. What a feeling it was! And, we all felt Dave’s presence the whole time. Chase and I have talked, and starting next year, the Ride for Big Dave will become a charity event. We haven’t chosen the exact foun-
dations yet; however, after the two years of searching for my missing son, one foundation will be to help find the missing. The second foundation will be one that helps uninsured people suffering from addiction get the help they deserve.” Koenig continued, “My son’s name will continue to be known, and this event will remind people every year of what an amazing young man Dave Koenig was. And, we, as his parents, will be
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reminded that there really are good people in this world.” A celebration of life for David Zachary “Big Dave” Koenig will be held Saturday, January 15, at 1 p.m. at the Westgate Woods Resort, inside the Grand Pavilion. The event will begin with friends and loved ones sharing their thoughts and memories of Dave. Those friends or family members wishing to speak should contact Tracy or Rick Koenig.
The event will include the release of blue balloons in Dave’s honor. “Next, we will have some fun—and I’m sure, shed more tears,” said Tracy. “But, this will be a celebration. I won’t spoil the surprises, but I promise this will be a memorial that none of you
Jan. 7, 2022 • 25 will forget. It’s going to be big and fun, just like Big D. Be ready to dance (yes, I said dance!) and sing and laugh and cry. I look forward to seeing many of your faces. And, Dave will be watching it all and smiling down on us!”
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