The management contract for the Branson License and Motor Vehicle Office was awarded to Barbara Ghan of Republic, dba BT Express, who has been the interim operator of the office since 2008 and has also received the contract for the Branson West License Office. There were two bids for the Branson Office which will remain at its current location in Cedar Ridge Plaza at 1447-C State Highway 248.

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Wednesday, November 25th
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Food collected will benefit local pantries.

Donation bins will be set up at:

Harter House in Hollister and Kimberling City
Country Mart in Branson, Branson West, Hollister and Forsyth
Wal-Mart Supercenter – Branson West location
Apple Market – Branson
Jubilee Foods – Branson
Summerfresh – Kimberling City

You’re invited to our Branson Wedding Association Meeting!

Individuals and businesses interested in making Branson a more nationally recognized destination for weddings, honeymoons and anniversaries and providers of those services throughout the Ozarks are invited to learn more about the group, its goals and how to be involved. Information will be provided on how wedding related businesses working together can build Branson into an even bigger and better wedding and honeymoon destination.

Date: December 4, 2009
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Boxcar Willie’s Conference Room
360 Schafer Dr.
Branson, Mo 65616

Details: Lunch will be catered, But we will need everybody to RSVP:

Email Pam at [email protected] to RSVP

The Ozark Mountain Family YMCA and the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks have teamed up for a blood drive from 8 am-11 am Tuesday December 1 at the YMCA, 175 Industrial Park Drive, Hollister. For information call Monica Morris at 417.337.9622 (YMCA). You could help save a life!

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Tuesday, November 24, 2009 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm

Networking and Social Event

Join the Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce and your fellow chamber members for an evening of fun, food, drinks, and networking at:

Sherwin Williams in the Hollister Industrial Park
Hosted by Sherwin Williams
Cost is $5 per person
RSVP to
P: 417.334.3050
F: 417.334.5501
[email protected]

Come Join Us
November 25-29th, 2009
For a Shopping Extravaganza at The Branson Convention Center.

*Free Pictures with Santa
*Free Wine Samples
*Free Entertainment
*Vendors from around the World
*Gifts for all ages
*Door Prizes and More ….

Open to the Public:

November 25th 3pm – 8pm
November 26th Noon – 6pm
November 27th 6am – 6pm
November 28th 10am – 6pm
November 29th 10am – 6pm

www.ChristmasInTheOzarks.com

Branson, MO – Team members from all five Myer Hotels, Branson’s award-winning hotel company, recently participated in a food drive in support of Christian Action Ministries (CAM). Christian Action Ministries has served over 4,900 families already this year, more than 12,000 individuals. CAM Executive Director Joan Westfall accepted the donation and expressed appreciation for the continued support of Myer Hotels and all of the employees. “Heather Albaugh, Executive Housekeeper at Best Western Center Pointe Inn challenged the other 4 housekeeping teams within Myer Hotels—all teams responded with a tremendous effort.” stated Jeff Keen, Assistant General Manager of the Comfort Inn at Thousand Hills.

A total of 425 packaged food items were collected through the month of October with the Best Western Music Capital Inn placing first with 204 pieces collected. The Best Western Center Pointe Inn came in right behind in second place.

“We had fun contending to see which property could donate the most canned foods, and enjoyed helping CAM provide groceries to thousands of our neighbors here in the Branson area. We were blessed to be a part of this good effort and thank everyone who joined in the food drive,” expressed Chris Myer, Vice President of Marketing for Myer Hotels. In addition, Myer Hotels has challenged all other hotels in greater Branson to match or exceed their total.

About Myer Hotels

In the lodging business for over 40 years, the Myer family has actively contributed to Branson’s hospitality market for over 25 years and received numerous national awards. Myer Hotels includes the Best Western Center Pointe Inn, Best Western Music Capital Inn, Comfort Inn at Thousand Hills, Comfort Inn & Suites Branson Meadows and Comfort Inn West. The properties emphasize excellent locations, countless amenities and exceptional customer service while focusing on great value in the upper mid-scale area. For more information about these hotels please visit www.myerhotels.com.

Blue Eye, Missouri.  Vicky Vaughan, accomplished entertainer and singer, will be performing on Friday, November 20, 2009, at Morningside — The Home of the New Jim Bakker Show.  Her one hour concert begins at 7:00pm and will be a night to remember as she captivates her audience with her humor and her music which covers many generations from the oldies to contemporary to Christmas and even some written by her and her very talented family.

Vicky Vaughan is an internationally known recording artist and published author.  She has performed throughout the United States sharing her heart and talents through music, spoken word, teaching, and humor.  She is versatile in her style bringing to life both secular and Christian music.

The Morningside Concert Series is free and open to the public.  Morningside is located on Hwy 86 & 13 near Blue Eye, MO.  Morningside will also be live streaming the concert on the web via www.JimBakkerShow.com.  For information about Morningside call 417-779-9000.  For more information about Vicky Vaughan go to her website at www.Vickyv.com.