The Secret Gourmet visits The Olive Garden
July 27, 2008
Arriving at the very busy Olive Garden, my companion and I had about a 10-minute wait before being escorted to our table by a hostess. Shortly after being seated, our waiter, Steven, appeared with water, breadsticks and menus. He took our drink orders and while he was gone to fill them, we had some time to look over the extensive menu and discuss what each of us would order. I believe whatever your heart desires; Olive Garden has it on the menu. The menu is loaded with entrees of pizza, fish and... Read more »
Obituary: Billie Patricia Terry
July 27, 2008
Billie Patricia Terry, of Liberty, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at North Kansas City Hospital, Kansas City, at the age of 76. She was born Oct. 18, 1931, in Seminole, Okla., the daughter of Lee Roy and Edna Ray Kelly. On Feb. 3, 1963, she married Charles Leo Terry in Norman, Okla. The Terry’s owned and operated Terry’s RV Sales, in Altus, Okla., for 27 years. Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Crowdus, and husband David, of Liberty, four step-children, Jimmy Terry, of Chandler, Ariz., Dan Terry,... Read more »
Obituary: Mary A. Mead
July 27, 2008
Mary A. Mead, formerly of Branson, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at he HCR Manor Care, Springfield, at the age of 87. She was born April 14, 1921, in Branson, the daughter of Alfred and Isabel (Firman) Hodge. She worked for several years at the Branson Garmet Factory at a seamstress. She was a terriffic cook, oved to read and was an excellent seamstree. She married James Mead on April 12, 1947, in Harrison, Ark. Survivors include her daughter, Carolyn Hodge Larimore, and husband Larry, of Palatine,... Read more »
Obituary: Donna J. Janes
July 27, 2008
Donna J. Janes, of Branson, died Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at her residence, at the age of 62. She was born April 30, 1946, in Kansas City, Kan., the daughter of Wallace P. and Dorothy (Mixon) Mitchell. She attended school in Arlington, Texas, and graduated from Arlington High School in 1964. She then attended North Texas State University, Denton, Texas, on an opera scholarship. She sang with the Fort Worth Metropolitan Opera while in school. Donna met Jerry Edward Janes while in college. They were... Read more »
Birth: Blake Daniel Weber
July 27, 2008
Blake Daniel Weber was born July 15, 2008, at son of Anna and Frank Weber, of Reeds Spring, at Skaggs Community Health Center, Branson. He weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 19 inches long. He is welcomed home by two brothers, Dylan Weber and Hunter Weber. Maternal grandparents are Violet Norvell and Sher Weber. Paternal grandparents are Mary Norvell and Virginia Burton. Read More →
Birth: Aaron Steven Stowell
July 27, 2008
Aaron Steven Stowell was born July 15, 2008, at 8:06 a.m. the son of Stephanie and Christopher Stowell, of Branson, at Skaggs Community Health Center, Branson. He weighed 7 pounds, 2.6 ounces, and was 19.75 inches long. He is welcomed by a sister, Angel Stowell, 5, and a brother, Andrew Stowell, 4. Maternal grandparents are Helen Nielsen, of Branson. Paternal grandparents are Annette and Marvin Ulrich, of Salem, Ore. Read More →
Birth: Makenzie Nichole Qualls
July 27, 2008
Makenzie Nichole Qualls was born July 16, 2008 at 7:50 a.m. to Tara Qualls of Branson at Skaggs Community Health Center, Branson. She weighed seven pounds, 1.4 ounces and measured 18.25 inches at birth. Maternal grandparents are Chris and Rone Qualls of Humbolt, Missouri; Paula Haack of Hemet, California; and David and Patsy Haack of Branson. Makinzie has a sister, Jasmine, age 5. Read More →
Birth: Alyssa Andrene Price
July 27, 2008
Alyssa Andrene Price was born July 9, 2008, at 7:13 p.m. the daughter of Tabetha and Jeff Price, of Ozark. She weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Read More →
RecPlex hosts another winner
July 27, 2008
Former Lady Bear and all-time leading women’s scorer Jackie Stiles co-hosting a camp at the recPlex Friday morning. The Branson RecPlex has finally outdone themselves. For the past several weeks we have been hyping up the basketball camp held be Cheryl Burnett and Jackie Stiles, both folk heroes in the state of Missouri. The fans, players and coaches that showed up were not disapointed. Jackie, along with her sister Roxanne, spent the beginning of camp with the coaches. Jackie went over... Read more »
Grandparents and grandchildren
July 27, 2008
What in the world would we do without children and grandchildren? They seem to bring new life to us just when we think we’re getting old and don’t have a lot to live for. They can be funny, frustrating, happy, sad, curious, loving and always a joy. Here are some quips about grandparents and grandchildren that my bud, Joe Rotten, over in Spartenburg sent to me. Hope you enjoy them as much as I did. __________________ She was in the bathroom, putting on her makeup, under the watchful eyes of her... Read more »
