Walker Powell: ‘Proud to be a hillbilly’
June 18, 2008
Walker Powell, 91, and his wife Johanna, 82, reminisce about their days working at Silver Dollar City Monday afternoon. There’s a small rest area on old Highway 13, just south of Branson West, dedicated to Ralph Waldo Emerson Powell, the man who was one of the inspirations behind Harold Bell Wright’s novel, The Shepherd of the Hills. A short distance away, Waldo’s son, Walker Powell, resides in a seldom seen, cool shady green glen of a place. He’s a man who has maybe made as much... Read more »
Seven-on-seven kicks off
June 18, 2008
After last week’s seven-on-seven was rained out thanks to the unpredictable Ozark weather, everything fell into place Monday night at Branson High School. Despite the dark storm clouds that continued to roll in, the Tigers, Wolves and Pirates showed up ready to play. After each team got done with their warm-ups, it was finally time to see some action. For the Hollister Tigers, this is the first time they faced anyone but each other. “They are doing good,” said Hollister Coach Kevin Roepke.... Read more »
Annual Shootout in Hollister a great success
June 18, 2008
Over 40 teams from all over the states of Missouri and Arkansas showed up in Hollister over the past two weekends for the Tri-Lakes Shootout. Todd Mercer, former Coach at Reeds Spring, current Coach at Harrisonville, is the Tri-Lakes Shootout sponsor. He has been doing these shootouts for several years. This years shootouts used five gyms, three at Hollister and two at the Branson RecPlex. The shootout this weekend had 46 girls teams ranging from junior high, junior varsity and varsity levels. The... Read more »
Obituary: Jewell Irene Sanders
June 18, 2008
Jewell Irene Sanders, Branson, passed away in her home June 9. The cause of death was Pulmonary Fibrosis. Jewell was born June 15, 1920 in Rockville, Missouri, the daughter of Benjamin and Anna Dye. Survivors include her daughter Loana of Branson; grand children Terry Wayne Sanders of Branson, Karla Jenkins of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Chris Wilson of Springfield, Barbara Gray of Norwood, Missouri, Bob Vancil and wife Joy of Norwood, and Jennifer Parks of Parkville, Missouri. Preceding her in death... Read more »
Obituary: Robert Samuelson
June 18, 2008
Robert Gary Samuelson, Kimberling City, son of Robert and Jean (McMullen) Samuelson, was born February 1, 1952 in Sioux City, Iowa, and departed this life June 13, 2008 in Missouri Rehabilitation Center, Mt. Vernon, at the age of 56. Robert was a real estate developer and had lived in the area the past 25 years coming from Kansas City, Missouri. Survivors include: his life partner, Sondra Ritchie-Carter of Kimberling City; son, Nicholas Carter of Orlando, Florida and a host of friends. No services... Read more »
Obituary: Richard Rezac
June 18, 2008
Richard John Rezac, Lampe, was born October 6, 1934 in New York, New York and departed this life June 12, 2008 in his home at the age of 73. Richard had lived in the area since 1989 coming from Parker, Colorado. He was a commercial artist and a U.S. Army veteran. Richard is survived by his wife Fanja and a host of friends. No services are planned at this time. Cremation was under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home-South, Kimberling City. Read More →
Obituary: Pauline Earring
June 18, 2008
Pauline Marie (Combs) Earring, 79, of Forsyth, passed away June 14 at her residence. Pauline was born August 5, 1928 in Kissee Mills to Hattie Bell Combs. A graduate of Forsyth High School in 1946, she worked at several places in the area including over seven years in the Forsyth Court House for the University of Missouri Extension Division. After moving to Kansas City in 1963, Pauline worked for 31 years at the University of Missouri, Kansas City as an executive staff assistant. She retired in 1995... Read more »
The long flight to Airline Baggy Heaven
June 18, 2008
This is the third in a series on lost airline baggage. So where does lost airline baggage go when it is not claimed? The process is not a quick one; it usually takes at least 90 days. The end comes when it is sold by the airline to a baggage salvage company or other purchaser. Besides salvage companies, the FAA buys unclaimed baggage to use in training bomb and drug sniffing dogs. They also use it in fire and explosive testing. By having normal luggage in fire and explosive testing, their test results... Read more »
Police investigate cause of infant death
June 17, 2008
The Branson Police Department stated Monday that an investigation into Saturday morning’s death of a baby at a local motel continues. Police Chief Carroll McCullough said an autopsy was performed, but the cause of death was not apparent, and results are still pending. The infant was three days old. A 911 call was placed just before 6 a.m. Saturday morning, June 14 from the Hillbilly Inn along Highway 76 about a baby that had stopped breathing. Read More →
Children invited to participate in theater workshop at C of O
June 17, 2008
The Branson Arts Council has space available for youth to participate in the Children’s Theatre Workshop starting July 7. Want to be an actor, director, stagehand? This is your chance to find out if you would like being in the spotlight. The workshop is a week of theater classes, teaching you how to act, speak, produce a play and all the things “thespians” need to know. All classes are held at the Jones building located on the College of the Ozarks campus. Participants can pick the week they... Read more »
