Artist Karen Peck receives local honor
August 31, 2008
By Jen Sheppard jsheppard@tri-lakestribune.com With the Tri-Lakes area having so many Christian people living here, “The Best is Yet to Come” ministries along with the Branson Gospel Singer/Songwriter Association inducted Karen Peck of New River as a lifetime member Friday, Aug. 29. Karen Peck and New River have been in Branson performing at Silver Dollar City for the Southern Gospel Picnic. Dove Award winners D.K. and Sherrie Brewster, ministry directors of “The Best is Yet to Come” ministries,... Read more »
Pirates plunder Wildcats
August 31, 2008
By Josh Clark jclark@tri-lakestribune.com With one single kick of the football, all memories of last season’s disappointing 1-9 campaign were wiped clean. Instead of saying “we’ll get them next week”, or “those boys tried their hardest”, the stands were filled with comments like “did you see that?” or “the defense is playing lights out”. Branson running back Shae Garner breaks a long run using some fancy footwork and the trusty stiff arm during Branson’s 25-14 victory... Read more »
Obituary: Lavone D. Arnold
August 31, 2008
Lavone D. Arnold, Cape Fair, died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at her residence, at the age of 84. She was born July 20, 1924, in Stone County, the daughter of Williams and Minnie (Morris) Foster. Lavone was a homemaker and had lived in the area since 1984 coming from Maricopa, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Orvel “Doc.” Survivors include two sons, Terry and Kathy Arnold, of Cape Fair, and Tim and Lori Arnold, of Maricopa, Calif., one brother, Robert Foster, two sisters,... Read more »
Birth: Hannah Rose Lietzen
August 31, 2008
Hannah Rose Lietzen was born Aug. 16, 2008, at 5:28 p.m. the daughter of Alisha and Andrew Lietzen, of Lampe, at Skaggs Community Health Center, Branson. She weighed 5 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 19 inches long. Read More →
Birth: Macy Elizabeth White
August 31, 2008
Macy Elizabeth White was born Aug. 19, 2008, at 7:54 p.m. the daughter of Kelly and Mark White, of Branson, at Skaggs Community Health Center, Branson. She weighed 6 pounds, 4.7 ounces, and was 19-1/2 inches long. Maternal grandmother is Betty Fardner. Paternal grandparents are Tim and Vickie White. Read More →
Birth: Grayson Eugene Victor Mings
August 31, 2008
Grayson Eugene Victor Mings was born Aug. 22, 2008, at 8:15 p.m. the son of Chelsey and Mathew Mings, of Kirbyville, at Skaggs Community Health Center, Branson. He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 19-1/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Gary and the late Kathy Rasmussen, of Branson. Paternal grandparents are Thomas and Victoria Mings, of Kirbyville. Read More →
Birth: Brayden Ray Carroll
August 31, 2008
Brayden Ray Carroll was born Aug. 23, 2008, at 7:49 a.m. the son of Lindsey Rae Carroll, of Hollister, at Skaggs Community Health Center, Branson. He weighed 8 pounds, 15.2 ounces, and was 19-1/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Edward and Leola Carroll, of Hollister, and Charley Scott, of Hollister. Read More →
New Christian school opens
August 31, 2008
Tri-Lakes Church announced the opening of Tri-Lakes Christian Academy, a private, Christian school sponsored by Tri-Lakes Church. The new school will begin classes Sept. 2 for the 2008-2009 school year. An appointed advisory board comprised of church members and local civic leaders will oversee school policy and curriculum. The school is still accepting enrollment. “After five years of seeking the Lord to open the right doors for this school to begin, 2008 is the year,” said Mark Shorey,... Read more »
Christian Action Ministries still looking for larger facility
August 31, 2008
Christian Action Ministries (CAM) is still searching for an existing building or a lot on which to build in order to improve CAM’s capabilities for meeting the growing need within Taney County. “We recently thought we had found a suitable location, and the CAM Board entered into a contract for the purchase of a 7,500 square foot building on 76 East,” explained CAM Executive Director Joan Westfall. “Unfortunately, during the period of inspections and due diligence, we found that this particular... Read more »
Trib Talk - Scribbles & Text with John Logan
August 31, 2008
INTRO: Recently the publisher at The Tri-Lakes Tribune invited me to do a Sunday column with my Scribbles and Text, and simple Opinions on What’s Happening in the Tri-Lakes. I named it TribTalk. Hope you enjoy! John Logan PLANTING THE HARVEST Walter Brennan had a song called “Old Rivers.” It was about a man who plowed with his mule, breaking ground for his harvest. The hardworking Ozark Hillman used to plow these rocky Ozark cedar glades. However, he learned to plant a different kind... Read more »
