Branson News Guide

SERVICES

Building & Home Improvement
Santee Construction - Remodeling, Siding, Roofing, Conrete, Decks, Garages, Large and Small Jobs. Top quality work. Reasonably priced. References available. Call Dennis at 641-220-6993 or 417-546-2304.

6/6-7/2 Kelly’s Painting - Interior & Exterior, residential & commercial, painting and power-washing, free estimates. Call 417-294-0752.

5/25-6/20 A&R Concrete Construction flat work, curb, gutter & stamps. 50+ years experience. Call Ace at 417-272-1863 or 417-294-9386.

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Child Care
Cleaning Services
Computer Services

Your PC at Home House Calls 417-230-5731 Jim Nall jim_nall2003@yahoo.com www.yourpcathome.com Need help with connecting to DSL/Cable or a wireless network? Create a web site? Remove a virus? Call or email me.

6/11-7/10 Education Services Entertainment & Music Hauling Health &;Fitness Landscape &Tree Mainten.

Tree Service - Trimming & removal, 60 ft. bucket truck, insured, reliable. Call Ryan at 417-598-0855. 5/25-6/20

Misc. Services
Pest Control
Repair Services
Specialty Services
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EMPLOYMENT

Teacher’s Aid Position Open Full-time position, $7-$7.50 an hour (depending on experience), high-school diploma required, benefits available after 90 days, 8am-9pm. Apply in person at OACAC Early Head Start, 1460 Bee Creek Road, Branson, MO 65616. Phone 417-336-2420 6/11-7/9

Mo’s Old Time Photos now hiring. Come in person. 3010 W. Hwy. 76. 6/11-6/15

Executive Director Position: Branson not-for-profit corporation searching for person with management experience, interest in Ozark culture and communication skills. Fund-raising is not a requirement. Creative applications will be acknowledged. Annual salary range is $35-$40,000 without other benefits. Apply to: 1440 State Hwy. 248, Suite Q, Box 237, Branson, MO 65616. 6/8-6/13

Drivers: Weekends. Dedicated round trip Springfield to KC. Casual positions available. 100% No-Touch. Newer Equip. 866-374-8487.

6/1-6/13 US Congressional Speakers: Is hiring one representative. Daytime hours M-F. $40K+ potential. Base, bonuses, health care & retirement opportunity for individauls who enjoy visiting with people on national issuses.

Email resume or contact information to
markcrawford@uscongressionalspeakers.com or fax to 484-346-4257 or mail
to: Mark Crawford, PO Box 357, Osceola, IA 50213.

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL MERCHANDISE Lawn & Garden Pets & Supplies

AKC & Mini Dachshunds 2 males, $250 each. 417-335-8842 Anna

6/6-6/11 Lab Puppies - Free to good home. Call 417-294-4549

6/8-6/20 Wanted Guitar Collector in search of old Gibson, Fender, Martin, Gretch, Richenbacker. Electric or acoustic, basses and amps. American made brands as listed please. The older the better. Top cash paid. 870-743-6748
GARAGE & SALES
Inside sale June 12, 13, 14 8am-Late. 3 miles from Hwy. 13 down DD. Adult clothing, entertainment center, Tupperware, kitchen formica counter top, luggage and lots more. Everything must go! 6/11-6/13

AUTOMOTIVE

1992 Geo Prism 31mpg, $1200. Runs good. Want to buy old pontoon boat for parts. Need 16’ pontoon. Also have two 3BR/2BA mobile homes with lots for sale Hollister. 417-337-3772 6/6-6/11

1978 Chevy Silverado Step-side Mini-Monster Show Truck - Real Head Turner.
500hp hot rod engine, custom paint, air horns, much more, a steal at only $15,000. Call 573-368-6103.

6/11-6/15 RECREATION ATVs

2001 Polaris Sportsman 500, 4×4, wench, new tires & wheels, great shape, $3,800 OBO. 2006 Polaris Hawkeye, 300 2x, custom wheels, 12 miles, like new, $2,800 OBO. 417-527-4220 or 417-272-3777 6/8-7/6 For Sale: 2001 ATV Sportsman 400 Polaris 4×4 w/push button 4 wheel drive.
Front and rear racks. Low miles. Well taken care of, always inside storage. New battery, loads easy in pickup. 417-338-0959. 5/28-tfn Golf Carts Golf Carts, Club Cars, gas, 6 passenger and 8 passenger, clear enclosures.

Guns, shotguns, Remington 12 ga. model 1100, Model 11A, $250 each, 50 cal.
black powder $90. Call 417-849-4771.

6/6-6/11 Misc. 2007 7ft.x16ft. Enclosed trailer/camper. Hauls 2 big ATV’s, sleeps 2, stove, refrigerator, sink, water tank, rear-ramp door, windows, & vent. $5,500 OBO. 417-527-4220 or 417-272-3777.

6/8-7/6 Mopeds & Scooters Motorcycles 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster Screamin’ Eagle. Black, lots of extras, low miles, dealer serviced, asking $7500. Beat gas prices and travel in style. Call 417-294-7904.

6/11-6/15 1983 Harley Davidson FLHT 9800 miles, new paint, new upper controls, completely rewired, new shocks, in perfect shape, $7000. 417-230-0575

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RVs
Watercraft
TRAVEL & LODGING
Stormy Point Village, Branson Great Bargain! For Sale by Owner 2&3BR units Annual Red Weeks. Contact Ken Duck at 601-810-2372.Stormy Point Village is an enchanting resort styled after a timeless Cape Cod fishing village. 6/4-tfn

REAL ESTATE RENTAL OR Apartments

2BR/1BA Apartment for rent near Fall Creek and 165. Pets, no. $475/mo.
$475 deposit. Washer & dryer hookup. 1 year lease. 417-464-2111

6/1-6/27 Weekly motel room rentals, fridge, microwave from $85. Call 417-336-0328.

5/25-6/20 Weekly’s, quiet and clean! $100 and up per week. One bed in all rooms. One
small pet ok with deposit. Call 417-334-0366.

5/25-6/20 Weekly motel rentals. Big rooms, microwave, refrigerator, cable TV, pool, laundry, internet. Nice, clean, and quiet. On Hwy. 165 south of Hwy. 76. Pets-no! $125/wk. $450/mo. Call 417-334-3370.

5/25-7/20 Condos For Rent: 2BR/2BA Condo overlooking golf course, close to Branson Landing. $750/mo. plus deposit. 417-598-1521

6/11-6/15 3BR/2BA Lakefront Condo Branson Schools, includes refrigerator, stove, microwave, washer, dryer, $850/month includes basic cable & trash. Boat slip available. 417-294-7407

6/8-6/20 2BR/2BA Unfurnished Condo at Pointe Royale. $750/mo. plus $750 dep. Next to clubhouse and pool. All amenities excluding golf. 417-598-0003.

6/8-6/13 2BR/2BA Unfurnished Condo at Pointe Royale $750/mo. plus $750 deposit next to clubhouse and pool. All amenities excluding golf. 417-598-0003

6/8-6/13 Furnished 1BR/2BA Condo for lease. Short-term ok. Cable, water, trash paid. $600/mo. Call Aaron at City Real Estate Group. 417-335-3900

6/8-6/13 For Rent 2BR/2BA Condo overlooking golf course, close to Branson Landing. $750/mo. plus deposit. 417-598-1521 6/8-6/13 Commercial Houses New home in Rockaway Beach area. Brand new owner financing available. Call Doug 417-243-2210.

6/8-7/9 Fall Creek king-suite, furnished walk-in with kitchen plus cable TV, excellent condition, $400/mo. 417-337-8899

6/8-6/13 Branson House 3BR/1BA, large living room, fireplace, painted and clean, great location near the Winery, $800/mo. 417-337-8899

6/8-6/13 Garden Level Property 2/2 w/best location in town. Only need your toothbrush. $107,500 Call Jerry at 417-593-9091. Fridley & Associates Realtors

6/8-6/13 Near Branson Landing 2/2 w/carport. $123,500 great VIEW. Call Kay at 417-230-8703. Fridley & Associates Realtors

6/8-6/13 Table Rock Lake Front - 4BR/4BA property with 1 car garage. Can’t get closer to water. Call Kay at 417-230-8703. Fridley & Associates Realtors

6/8-6/13 New Homes for sale in Del-Mar Estates, Hollister. 3/4 bedrooms, quality built with great locations. Level yards, in cul-de-sac. $145,900 and up. Call Jeffery at Pro-Realtors at 417-527-7945.

5/25-6/20 Own vs. Rent - 2BR/2BA lakeview property. Garage and incredible view. Luxury property owner assist w/financing. Call Jerry at 417-593-9091 Fridley & Associates Realtors

6/8-6/13 $169,900 3/2 w/2 car garage - Branson schools, great yard. Call Jean 417-294-08971 Fridley & Associates Realtors

6/8-6/13 200’ Lake Taneycomo frontage, 2000+ sq. ft. home. Dock & more! Call Tameria at 417-294-7102 Fridley & Associates Realtors

6/8-6/13 Branson Schools 5BR/4.5BA, property on nearly 1 level acre! Wooded setting. Seconds from everything in Branson but, still private. Call Kay at 417-230-8703 Fridley & Associates Realtors

6/8-6/13 Furnished lake view home 3BR/2.5BA, 3 car garage, gated community. $479,900 (plus furniture) Call Jerry at 417-593-9091 Fridley & Associates Realtors

6/8-6/13 Lots & Lands Mobile Homes Last one! New home 2+2 D.W. Vacation or summer home. Upgraded thermal and wind package. Reduced from $79,988 to $69,900. Call 417-561-1543.

5/25-6/20 Bad Credit? No Credit? Owner finance. WAD, ready to move in 2+2. $380/mo.
$39,900 cash. Call 417-561-1543. 5/25-6/20 Motels & Hotels

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Jan Bennicoff is the featured artist at the Taneyhills Library Gallery for the month of June and July. Jan is and an artist, writer and classically trained soprano, received a B.A. in drawing and painting from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Her work focuses on watercolor, egg tempera, oils, alkyds, artist trading cards, and wire wrapped and beaded jewelry.

Well rounded in the arts, Bennicoff also has a B.M. in vocal education from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point as well as graduate credits in vocal performance from the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Bennicoff got her start writing and illustrating for the Outpost Exchange, a natural food publication in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

After moving to New Hampshire, the Nashua Telegraph, the southwestern New Hampshire newspaper, utilized her talents as a writer, photographer and artist. Bennicoff wrote and illustrated a weekly food column as well as a cookbook review and who’s who column.

As a critic, her byline appeared on weekly music, dance and theatre previews and reviews. Bennicoff wrote and illustrated for Today’s Woman Magazine in Springfield for three years.
Presently a member of the Springfield Visual Arts Alliance, Bennicoff writes SVAA’s newsletter Previously she served as exhibits director and president.

Bennicoff is also a member of the Table Rock Art Guild and Best of Missouri Hands.
The Branson Arts Council is funded by the City of Branson and the Missouri Arts Council.

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By Gary Groman

ggroman@tri-lakestribune.com

The Downtown Branson Farmer’s Market in historic downtown Branson provides visitors and locals alike a unique opportunity not available in any other farmer’s market. That uniqueness is not its wares — all kinds of locally grown plants and produce with locally produced canned goods and crafts — it’s in its historic location.

Branson’s Farmer’s Market is located in the parking lot on the southeast corner of the intersection of Business Highway 65 and Pacific Street.

While participating in the market, vendors, producers and customers are surrounded by the historical seeds that provided the initial “plants” in what has grown into one of the biggest family entertainment markets in the world, Branson, Missouri.

One of those seeds is the back of the historic Owen’s Theatre located on the east side of the parking lot. The theater was built in 1935 as a movie theatre by Jim Owen, a local fishing guide and float trip operator on the White River. Owen built the theater to provide entertainment for locals and his guiding clients while they weren’t fishing. It is considered by most as Branson’s first “theatre,” movie or otherwise.

The second seed was planted more than two decades later in 1959 when the Mabe brothers, Bob, Bill, Jim and Lyle, along with Delbert Howard and Chick Allen, started a show in a rented room in the lower level of the old city hall/community building located between the back of the Owen’s Theatre and what is now Business Highway 65 in the general locality of the current public rest rooms.

The name of the show was the “Baldknobbers Jamboree,” which most acknowledge as “the first show in Branson,” and the rest is history.

The Downtown Branson Farmer’s Market is sponsored by the Historic Downtown Branson Business Owners Association, made up of business owners and operators located in the historic downtown district. The market is held every Saturday, until the end of October, from 7:30 a.m. until noon.

This is the first year the association has sponsored the farmer’s market.

David King, owner of Branson Bill’s Emporium in downtown Branson and one of the association’s coordinators for the market, is excited about the event because it is consistent with both the heritage of the Ozarks and the atmosphere the association wants to maintain and project for the downtown district.
Saturday, May 31, was the third week of the market’s operation.

According to Kim King, although the market is still in its developing stages, both the participating producers and the customers seem very satisfied. She indicated sales have been good for most producers and although there is currently room for more producers, this is expected to change within the next few weeks as produce is harvested in the local area.

King said producers interested in participating or anyone needing additional information on the market should call her at 417-335-5281, or Cindy Brooks of Clocker’s Café at 417-335-2328.

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By Josh Winborne
jwinborne@tri-lakestribune.com

The Reeds Spring Board of Aldermen opened its meeting Tuesday with a presentation to Eugenia Renfro in honor of her husband, the late Judge John Renfro, for his years of dedicated service as a municipal judge.
Renfro, a retired minister, passed away in March at the age of 78.

Police Chief Rick Witthuhn introduced three new members of the police staff. Lana Fauch and Matt Walker are the new reserve officers and Royce Burke is the new police chaplain. The board welcomed them and thanked them for joining.

The board then turned its attention to Kelby Ayres, representing Spring Street Community Development Corporation, who is overseeing construction of the welcome center. Ayres asked the board for a line of credit up to $16,000 to finish the project. He reported that bids were still being taken on finishing work, but that this sum would cover it. The loan was approved and the project allowed to continue.

Board members reviewed and adopted Ethics Ordinance #2008-04, which dictates that city employees and elected officials shall act in a positive, ethical manner at all times for the betterment of the community.
Issues to be discussed at next month’s meeting will be Annual Sewer Rate Ordinance #2008-05 and review of contract with Lakeview Broadband Wireless Internet.

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By Vonda Sheets
vsheets@tri-lakestribune.com

The Bee Creek sewer project is moving closer to completion, but there has been some confusion recently on the part of future customers of the newly-installed lines.

Archer Engineers’ Bob Hall, who oversees the project along with Project Engineer Michael Zimmerman, reported to the Taney County Rural Sewer District board Tuesday that although “we’re still having some issues with clean up from the recent rains,” the project has been moving smoothly.

Letters have been sent out to some homeowners along the project. A recently-announced 90-day extension has been granted to those homeowners, which allows more time for hooking up to the new sewer lines.
However, the letters have no conclusive date on them, and there have been phone calls to the district, county commissioners and Branson Public Works about the issue.

BPW will be operating the system, and is handling billing. Taney County Commissioner Ron Herschend said Tuesday, “We need to ask the city to give specific dates for customers to hook up to the lines.”
As for the paving of the side roads in the Bee Creek district, TCRSD Administrative Director John Soutee said, “Maybe five percent of the roads remain to be addressed.”

The county will be paving Bee Creek Road after all of the heavy machinery is moved out of the project area.
Herschend and Soutee also discussed problems that some homeowners are having with their lawns’ condition after being dug up in the easement areas.

The contracts signed by the homeowners mention the areas will be restored as close as possible to their original conditions, but Herschend said that at least three homeowners’ grass has either not come in or has returned in poor condition.

Soutee noted that the contractors are liable for the problem, and may re-seed the areas if necessary.

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By Gary Groman
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In a move consistent with the way Lake Taneycomo has been annexed in the past, the city of Hollister is considering the voluntary annexation of a portion of Lake Taneycomo and the shoreline owned by the Empire District Electric Company.

From an east-west perspective, the property being annexed will start at Branson’s eastern border in the middle of Lake Taneycomo and extend eastward to include the eastern shoreline edge of the property Empire owns.

The southern boundary of the property being annexed is approximately south of the mouth of Coon Creek. From that point it follows the eastern shoreline of Lake Taneycomo north paralleling Branson Landing.
The northern edge of the annexed property is located on the eastern bank of Lake Taneycomo opposite a spot in North Beach Park just south of the mouth of Roark Creek.

The annexation was approved at its first reading by the Hollister Board of Aldermen at its May 15 meeting and will be considered for its second and final reading at its next meeting on Thursday, June 5. If the annexation receives final approval it will expand the city of Hollister’s city limits approximately 4700 feet north of its current limits, along Lake Taneycomo’s eastern shore line.

According the staff report on the proposed annexation, “Access is not an issue because the property is part of the lake with little or no land in the parcel that could be developed.”
The annexation, if approved, will make the property of those owning Taneycomo Lake front property contingent to the eastern boundary of the property being annexed, eligible to voluntarily annex to the city of Hollister. The first such request for such voluntary annexation was submitted in conjunction with the voluntary annexation for approximately 6.76 acres located at the northern end of the Empire annexation and owned by Ahmed A. Salama. Salama’s request for voluntary annexation was approved by the board at its first reading at the May meeting and will be considered for its second and final reading at the boards June 5 meeting.

The staff report for the Salama annexation points out that with the Empire annexation the Salama property is continuous with the city of Hollister for approximately 476 feet along Lake Taneycomo’s shoreline. The report goes on to say, “The applicant wants to develop the property in a multi-use format with various residential and some commercial uses.”

Although, the Empire and Salama annexations are two separate and distinct actions, Doug Tiemann, Pickett Ray & Silver, a development firm headquartered in St. Peters, MO, with a local office in Branson, represented both Empire and Salama at their respective public hearings held in conjunction with the requested annexations.

Public records indicate that Salama has been working with Taney County trying to develop the land now proposed to be annexed into Hollister.
The second reading on Thursday night is for annexation purposes only and will not involve the consideration of zoning, development, or other concerns not related to the annexation issue.

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By Nancy Smith
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He’s coming back, but not to his old theater. During a press conference June 2 at the Mansion Theatre, Bobby Vinton told the press, ticket brokers and chamber members he loves Branson and is anxious to come back to the place where his family lives.

Vinton will be singing at the the Mansion Theatre Nov. 2 through Dec. 7. Knowing how important live music is in Branson, he will be bringing with him the legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra who played with his show previously.

The upcoming show is a variety program featuring Broadway songs, big band sounds, country music, rock and roll and, of course, the songs that made Vinton famous. It wouldn’t be Vinton without songs like “Blue Velvet,” “Roses are Red,” and “Mr. Lonely.” According to Vinton, there should be something for everyone in his new show.

Performing with him will be his two daughters, Hannah and Rebecca, as well as his son Robbie. His mother occasionally will be included in the action and his son Chris manages the show.

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By Sam Clanton

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Reeds Spring Saddle Club will host the Fourth Annual Wilderness Road Festival this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The saddle club is located on Highway 413, just north of downtown Reeds Spring. The free admission event begins at 1 p.m. Friday.

The festival includes several venues of old fashioned storytelling and mountain music as well as associated events including Sunday gospel tent, black powder shoots and reenactors of the Civil War and other times.

There will be lots of crafts and historic item vendors, as well as souvenirs, food and drinks.

The Wilderness Road of the Ozarks was planned and started just before 1860. It was constructed immediately following the Civil War by returning war veterans, under the direction of Joseph A. Philibert and W. W. Kimberling, two of the Mid-Ozarks’ first permanent settlers. The road existed prior to that time, first as thousands of years old game paths, and then as well-used Indian and hunter/trapper trails. These were all typical “ridge-runner” routes, following the best and easiest ways. The rapidly growing Mid-Ozarks region needed to be physically connected to the brand new railroad that was about to arrive in north Springfield.

Philibert and Kimberling gave returning Civil War veterans useful employment in this major endeavor. They worked by hand and with simple horse drawn tools. Crews worked from first light to last, cutting down trees, grubbing out rocks and stumps and leveling, as best they could, a wagon route to the new railroad. As the road neared completion, impatient wagon masters and anxious travelers began roughing their way south and north in every hour of daylight.

The historic Wilderness Road is still there, still the principal routes of the Mid-Ozarks, after more than 150 years. It lies beneath or near many of the paved highways you drive today, including Highway 13/413 through Stone County.

The festival is put on by the Wilderness Road Association of the Ozarks, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation whose mission is to preserve, promote and celebrate the heritage of the mid Ozarks.

“The advancement of the area’s legacy will be achieved through family oriented, heritage-related activities, at venues along the Wilderness Road,” according to their mission statement.

All proceeds from the festival, mainly through donations, are being directed toward construction of a Wilderness Road museum, to collect and safeguard memorabilia so generations now and in the future may enjoy and learn from our Ozark ancestors.

For more information visit www.wildernessroadfestival.com

Wilderness Road Festival

Schedule of Events

June 6-8, 2008

Friday - June 6

1 p.m. to 2 p.m. - Open mic

Noon to 3 p.m. - Storytellers Richard and Judy Young

3 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Open mic

4 p.m. to 6 p.m. - Jim Barrett, Bob White, Spirit Walker

8 p.m. - Campfire jam session

Saturday - June 7

9 a.m. to 10 a.m. - Storyteller Larry Brown 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. - Music by Happy Hopper

11 a.m. to noon - Old Timers’ Presentation Noon to 2 p.m. - Opening Ceremonies, official welcomes, parade through Reeds Spring including wagons and horses.

Noon to 3 p.m. - Music by Southern Raised

3 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Storytellers Richard and Judy Young

4 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Bob Mabe & the Kitchen Band

5 p.m. to 6 p.m. - Storyteller Jim Barrett 7:30 p.m. - Missouri Boatride Bluegrass Band 9:30 p.m. Campfire jam session

Sunday - June 8

Noon to 1 p.m. - Cowboy Church

1 p.m. to 2 p.m. - Music by Don Phillips

2 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Storyteller Larry Brown

3 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Music by Southern Raised

4 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Jim Barrett and Spirit Walker

5 p.m. - Closing ceremonies

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