Training facility completed for Forsyth Fire Department
May 28, 2008
The paint smells fresh, the walls are gleaming white and the carpeting remains show room clean in an arena of dirty boots. Forsyth Fire Station Two is ready for training and emergency operations to begin. Much of the work was done by the volunteer firemen themselves with financial support coming from community donations and general revenue funds. White River Valley Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round Up program awarded $1,000 to assist in getting the training room outfitted for service. “We... Read more »
Blunt touts immigration during ‘Capital For a Day’
May 28, 2008
You might think the “suits” wondering around city hall in Branson Thursday was nothing unusual, but they were important people. The city served as “Capital For a Day” for the state of Missouri, and Governor Matt Blunt was the featured guest. The day started at the Branson Convention Center with a luncheon hosted by the Branson/Lakes Area Legislative Partnership. Gov. Blunt arrived at 11:30 a.m., and after area government and organization leaders were introduced, a prayer led the group to... Read more »
Thirteen grads find their passion in Step Up program
May 28, 2008
The Taney County Neighborhood Center is pleased to announce its first graduating class in the Step Up to Leadership Program, designed for income eligible, community-minded people who want to make a difference. This program was presented as a partnership between Stone and Taney County OACAC Neighborhood Centers, University of Missouri Extension, and the Missouri Small Business Development Centers. Students gave a three minute speech at the ceremony and spoke of where they would direct their leadership... Read more »
Repeal of village law on its way to the governor
May 28, 2008
It may or may not “take a village to raise a child,” but a village can be defined as a one-person dwelling in Missouri due to a controversial bill now referred to as simply “the village law.” Immediately prior to voting on the bill last year, a change was made quietly to loosen the state’s requirements for village incorporation. A last-minute “amendment,” eventually linked to State Speaker of the House Rod Jetton, was made to the bill just before it came up for vote. During the 2008... Read more »
Tell the old stories and sing the old songs: Wilderness Road Festival returns June 6-8
May 28, 2008
First let me offer my most sincere congratulations to my old friend Sam Clanton, editor, and to the publisher, management and staff of the new Tri-Lakes Tribune newspaper. May I herein and now wish them the greatest and most pleasant success possible in regards to this excellent, brave venture. I have read their mission statement and find it most worthy and solid. I am impressed and quite pleased they have asked me to write historical articles as part of my ongoing, 45-year-old “History of Here”... Read more »
Society of Singers presents ELLA Award to Andy Williams
May 28, 2008
Barry Manilow, Glen Campbell, Petula Clark, Johnny Mathis, Pat Boone, Norm Crosby and Monica Mancini were among the performers at the Society of Singers’ (SOS) presentation of the 17th ELLA Award to singer and television host Andy Williams. The event took place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on May 19. In addition to the stars who performed last night at the ELLA Award ceremony, among the many celebrities in attendance to honor Andy were Carol Burnett, Florence Henderson,... Read more »
EXTRA! EXTRA! Newspaper makes debut appearance
May 25, 2008
Tri-Lakes Publishing LLC is thrilled to launch this new and exciting community newspaper, the likes of which southwest Missouri has never seen. The premier issue of the Tri-Lakes Tribune constitutes an adventure 14 years in the making for founder and publisher Jennifer Sheppard. Her first newspaper job was with the Ozark County Times where she worked as both a graphic artist and reporter. It was then and there, at the age of 18, when she realized her calling — to be involved in the newspaper business.... Read more »
