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Connect with resources at a Senior Resource Fair
Senior Resource Fairs will be held on Thursday, March 5, at Our Lady of the Cove Church, 20 Kimberling Blvd. in Kimberling City; and on Thursday, March 12, at Our Lady of the Lake Church, 203 Vaughn Dr. in Branson. Both events will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Pirate’s Cove expands infant care program
The infant and toddler program initially opened in a limited, staff-focused phase to allow for a successful launch while meeting all State licensing requirements and staffing standards.

Submitted to Branson Globe
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Reader’s Corner: The rhythm of poetry
Does anyone else ever need a break from the constant barrage of news, much of it divisive and bad? Let me suggest something that can provide that break and open the mind to creativity rhythm, and thankfulness: Poetry. As often happens, several circumstances combined to help me rediscover the value of poetry. One was our vacation last summer, when we visited the Concord, Massachusetts, area and the Old Manse, where several American writers gathered in the early and mid-1800

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Remembering Tex: A Taney County fixture
Those who knew Tex well understood that he had some issues and opted not to take medication, and occasionally had off days, indicated by the signs placed beside him, expressing his thoughts and feelings on those days.

K.D. Michaels
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Real Estate with Heather Tankersley, Keller Williams
Real estate news of interest for buyers and sellers in the Tri-Lakes

Heathery Tankersley
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Grumbling tummies, rejoice! New and old favorites are ready to serve you
Three area restaurants are excited to meet and feed you!

K.D. Michaels
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Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: The White and the browns
Browns are not native to the United States. They have been stocked in the White and no one would think they could successfully spawn there, but when the water is high this time of the winter, they actually do, to a lesser degree, but not to any great extent.

Larry Dablemont
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Song of Hope Award winner named
Tim's expertise and advocacy naturally extended to community involvement, as he became an avid participant in the Tourism Community Enhancement District efforts, and worked to help shape a cooperative marketing program that matched show's contributions with public funds.

K.D. Michaels
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How to live longer and better [Part 3]
Parts 1 and 3 ran in the January 16 and January 23 issues. This is the final installment of the steps to a longer and healthier life, but make no mistake, spiritual health plays into it, as well. I will do a bullet pointer on that aspect in the future. 13) Try to avoid ultra-processed foods. Cook fresh and from scratch as much as possible and use the YUKA app when shopping. This is an app you can scan the product bar code and it will tell you if it is a waste of consumpti

Jody Johnson Godfrey
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New possibilities for a new year: Dr. Marla Ministries
One of her service projects, alongside her husband, Dr. Ray Woodmansee, has been helping to build a church in Africa, where at least 389 adults gave their lives to the Lord during an opening revival meeting.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Alex Pretti
Yet as tragic as this story is, the sorrow is much deeper. For Mr. Pretti’s death raised our thoughts of revenge. An “eye for an eye” ran through my mind.


Branson Wedding Expo February 8
The Wedding Expo offers free admission and the opportunity to register for thousands of dollars in prizes and giveaways.

K.D. Michaels
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Best of the Nest: Phoenix Senior Living honors local resident
Garrett, who turned 101 on January 2, was honored with a special ceremony at The Bungalows, joining the other recipients via video shared among the 10 communities.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader’s Corner: Fun kids’ activities for February at KAL
The storytime theme for Monday, February 23, is “Let It Snow!” featuring stories about fun in the snow.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Tri-Lakes Education News
Education news from schools around the Tri-Lakes

Submitted to Branson Globe
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Missouri officials announce third consecutive year of declining traffic fatalities
MoDOT Director Ed Hassinger called for Missourians to continue to speak up about the need to practice safe habits on Missouri roadways.

Submitted to Branson Globe
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Reflections: Don’t be an AI fail
These days, one probably has to be living under a rock to avoid at least some interaction with artificial intelligence. Whether it’s Alexa playing your favorite music before you ask, your phone recalling that you go to church on Wednesday evenings after work and putting it in your maps function, surgeries done with robot assistance, quick fact-finding for a report, or the dreaded robocall; most of us are impacted by AI. AI can be a timesaver to quickly summarize factual in

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Two announce candidacy for Branson Ward III Alderman seat
One challenger and one incumbent announce intentions for the Board of Aldermen in Ward III

Submitted to Branson Globe
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Branson Home Show next weekend
The Branson Home Show is set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 6 - 8, at the Chateau on the Lake. Hours are 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.

K.D. Michaels
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Breakfast at Tiffany’s: The difference between a clean and dirty heart
Painfully, Jesus recognized that Judas’ love for money far outweighed any allegiance he had for Him.

Tiffany Gravett
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