A total of 222 students at Ouachita Baptist University were named to the President’s List for the fall 2008 semester. To be named to the President’s List, a student must compile a 4.0 grade point average and be classified as a full-time student, with a minimum of 12 academic hours.

The following Missouri students were named to the President’s List and are listed in order of hometown:
…BRANSON, Mo. – Marcie Bealer…

Branson, MO – The Branson Police Department is investigating a report of an armed robbery that occurred this afternoon at the Auntie Anne’s Pretzel shop located in the Factory Merchants Mall. Just before 3:30 p.m. a female entered the store, displayed a handgun and demanded money from the clerk. After receiving an undisclosed amount of money, the suspect left the business fleeing the area on foot, leaving in an unknown direction. There were no injuries during the incident.

The suspect was described as a white female, approximately 5’8” with a thin build. She was wearing a black pull over sweatshirt which had a blue hood, blue jeans and a black face mask. The woman was armed with a dark colored handgun.

The investigation continues at this time. Anyone having information to offer regarding this incident is asked to contact the Branson Police Department at 334-3300 or to offer information anonymously, the department’s CATCH line at 334-1085.

Caroll W. McCullough, Chief of Polic

Branson, MO – Bring the whole family! The annual Hometown Radio Health and Family Fair, presented by Skaggs Community Health Center, is Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14, 2009 at the Branson Convention Center. There are some exciting new programs this year, including the Missouri Child Identification program (MOCHIP), a free service provided by Branson Masonic Lodge #587.
The schedule is

FRIDAY

8 a.m.-noon: Healthy Heart Screenings (make an appointment by calling 335-7140 or at www.skaggs.net)
9 a.m.: Silver Sneakers Demonstration
10 a.m.: Healthy Cooking Demonstration with Chef Nathan Read
Noon: “Ask the Experts”, a panel of experts answers your health questions
1 p.m.: Silver Sneakers Demonstration
2 p.m.: Concert Pianist and Skaggs Cardiologist Dr. Eliot Nissenbaum at the piano

SATURDAY

8 a.m.-noon: Healthy Heart Screenings (make an appointment by calling 335-7140 or at www.skaggs.net)
9 a.m.: Presentation-Managing Stress
10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Missouri Child Identification Program
10 a.m.: Cooking Demonstration with Debbie Dance Uhrig
Noon: Fitness for Kids
1 p.m.: Tai Chi Demonstration
2 p.m.: The exciting conclusion of the Lighten up for Life Challenge 2!