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QPR Suicide Prevention Training scheduled for July 28
Class participants practice “Question, Persuade and Refer” techniques, learning to guide at-risk individuals to local resources for the help they need.

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QPR Training: Ask a question, save a life
On Monday evening, April 28, several individuals were newly certified as “gatekeepers,” after completing the QPR (Question, Persuade,...

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Music on the Lake: Veterans of the Ozarks concerts begin May 3
Shows are from 7 to 9 p.m. every other Saturday through September 20, with a special show also scheduled for July 2 during Kimberling City’s Fireburst celebration.

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Veterans of the Ozarks work to help prevent suicides
VOTO is also glad to announce the formation of a Survivors of Suicide Support Group. The word “survivor” can be an appropriate way...

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Veterans of the Ozarks to offer QPR Suicide Prevention Training
The VOTO initiative focuses on raising community awareness through in-person training in suicide intervention techniques. VOTO officers...

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Veterans of the Ozarks host Pearl Harbor Remembrance
That Sunday morning, sailors stationed at Pearl Harbor were preparing for morning chow and local families were discussing plans for...

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Branson Bank hosts flagpole dedication with Veterans of the Ozarks
Eric Simkins then presented the flag to the color guard, and as the flag made its first ascent, Cassandre’ Haygood provided beautiful vocals

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POW Remembrance Service held in Branson
As part of that remembrance, VOTO President David “Mac” McAllister, USN (Ret.) shared his memories of awaiting orders on his ship regarding

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Annual POW/MIA Recognition Day to be held in downtown Branson
Special guests will include Navy veterans who were serving onboard the U.S.S. Pueblo on January 28 1968, while the Vietnam War raged...

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Veterans of the Ozarks hold Purple Heart Ceremony
McAllister gave a brief historical presentation about the Purple Heart, the oldest military award in the U.S. that is still given today.

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Music on the Lake season in full swing
Concerts are held at the Kimberling City Plaza Shopping Center, 11863 St. Hwy. 13 in Kimberling City.

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Veterans of the Ozarks Memorial Day ceremony honors the fallen
The annual VOTO Memorial Day ceremony, held on Monday, May 27, at the Table Rock American Legion in Kimberling City.

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Veterans of the Ozarks announce Music on the Lake schedule
This concert series is free to attend...

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