The area’s Ozark Mountain Legacy is becoming a 501c3 non-profit organization equipped to help communities all across Ozark Mountain Country engage citizens to Champion our area’s Core Values: Family, Faith, Friends, Flag and Future.

The newly formed Board of Directors includes a dynamic group of passionate individuals from across Stone and Taney Counties: John Baltes (Co-Chair), Silver Dollar City Foundation; Sue Head (Co-Chair), Keeter Center at CofO; Larry Cline, Rockaway Beach Mayor; Dean Kruithof, Branson City Administrator; Dennis Wood, Stone County Commissioner; Howard Boyd, Servant Foundation/Pastor; Gail Myer, Myer Hotels; Jory Rolf, Make Believers and AIM Around the World (Legacy Administrator); Mike Mason, Reeds Spring Schools Superintendent and Don Phillips, MO State Representative.

The new Legacy Board has recently selected John Baltes and Sue Head as Legacy Co-Chair Presidents and Jory Rolf as the Administrator for the Ozark Mountain Legacy. As the new Legacy Administrator, Jory is committed to serving as a catalyst to assist individuals and communities, across Ozark Mountain Country, to cooperatively meet the legitimate needs in their communities through servant-focused efforts. Rolf says, “I can’t wait to get out into the communities to build relationships and to help Ozark Mountain Country citizens reach our preferred future reflected in our Ozark Mountain Legacy.”

The Legacy Team is passionate about developing Legacy Catalyst Teams in each OMC City across Stone and Taney Counties. You can stop by the new Legacy office located at God and Country Gardens on Hwy 76 in Branson to pick up your free framed copy of our Ozark Mountain Legacy for your home, organization, church or business.
To read the Ozark Mountain Legacy Statements or to contact the Legacy:
visit: www.ozarkmountainlegacy.org or call 417-598-1314

March 17, 2011

Subject: “CHRISTIAN BLUEGRASS” FAMILY TO PERFORM

By: Veronica Barrientos

The Link Family, a Christian Bluegrass band, will perform at College of the Ozarks on Thursday, March 31, at 7 p.m., in the Jones Auditorium.

The band consists of Lance Link, the father and lead Bass player, mother Becky, five children and two in-laws from Lebanon, Missouri. Each member of the family, including Lance and Becky’s 10 year-old son, participates in the performance by singing and playing instruments such as fiddles, banjos and guitars.

Bluegrass music dates to the early 1600s. Although it is thought to have originated in Ireland, Scotland or England, early American settlers of the Appalachian Mountains heavily influenced the musical style. The songs depicted day-to-day experiences of settlers new to America. The Link Family shares the same traditions as those families by sharing their own stories through song.

The family has won many awards over the past five years, including second place in the Silver Dollar City Youth in Bluegrass contest three years in a row from 2004-2006.

This convocations is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Christian Action Ministries at (417) 690-3446.

March 17, 2011

Subject: TREE GROVE TO BE DEDICATED IN HONOR OF 51 VETERANS

By: Chelsea Kliethermes

College of the Ozarks will hold a formal dedication for its Veterans Grove, a newly planted tree grove in honor of the 51 Veterans who have accompanied C of O students on trips to visit historic WWII sites. The dedication will take place from 2 to 2:30 p.m., Monday, April 7, on the Alumni Center Lawn.

Thirty-one of the 51 Veterans and two widows of Veterans, along with their families, will attend the dedication. There, Veterans will reunite with students who accompanied them during their trips to England, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Tunisia, The Netherlands, Okinawa and Iwo Jima.

Each Veteran is honored with the planting of a Sugar Maple, which is aligned with others to created the same unique pattern of the marble crosses at the American cemeteries in Europe. Next to each Sugar Mable is a bronze marker with a Veteran’s name. The College Historians student organization assisted with the planting and will help with maintenance of Veterans Grove.

For further information, contact The Keeter Center for Character Education office at (417) 690-2242.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: March 18, 2011
CONTACT: Joy Watson or Joan Westfall
COMPANY: Healing Tree Health
PHONE: 417-779-0830 or 870-423-4237
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.onhcllc.com
ADDRESS: 180 Grace Chapel Road, Suite 105, Blue Eye, MO 65611
　
OPEN HOUSE WILL SHOWCASE STATE OF THE ART HEALTH CARE
An open house with free drawings, mini-therapies, and nutritious refreshments will be held at the new Healing Tree Health at Morningside, in Blue Eye, MO on Thursday March 24 from 10:00-6:30. Practitioners Tom and Joy Watson will be present to answer health related questions.
Joy Watson, a Naturopath with a degree in Holistic Nutrition, specializes in non-invasive testing to identify sensitivities, metabolic imbalances, degenerative disturbances, nutritional deficiencies, and other stressors.. Tom Watson, a Clinical Kinesiologist trained in Oriental Medicine, specializes in pain and stress relief, reflexology, and spinal touch techniques.
Healing Tree Health offers state of the art non-invasive testing and therapies.
CRT 2000 is a painless FDA approved cancer screening that can detect cancer terrain up to 10 years before most commonly used screening methods.
A revolutionary energy sauna called the Photon-Genius promotes healthy tissue and optimizes cellular function in the body. This therapy helps people look and feel younger.
The LymphstarPro is used to thin body fluids while breaking up deep congestion and encouraging healthy nerve conduction.
Various laser therapies are available including a ruby laser that promotes fast healing with scar and inflammation reduction.
Healing Tree Health Club, LLC is a second clinic location for the Watsons; they have owned and operated Osage Natural Health Clinic in Berryville, AR for 16 years. Appointment hours at the new Blue Eye, MO location are currently on Thursdays and Fridays. Call 417-779-0830 for an appointment. The Watsons are also available to lecture on natural health topics or to provide seminar classes.
Healing Tree Health staff also includes Roz Goodman as massage therapist and Joan Westfall as office manager.
More information is available at www.onhcllc.com or by calling 870-423-4237 or 417-779-0830.
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March 18, 2011

SUBJECT: AMERICAN RED CROSS OFFERS SWIM LESSONS AT COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS

By: Ashley Bench

College of the Ozarks, in conjunction with the American Red Cross’ “Learn to Swim” program, will offer swim lessons from April 11-22, at the Howell W. Keeter Athletic Complex Natatorium.

Lessons are offered to children ages six months through 15 years. The “Parent and Child Aquatics” program, available to students six months to four-years-old, will begin at 5 p.m. nightly. The “Learn to Swim” program, available for students ages five to 15, will be offered in two different sessions. The first session begins at 5:30 p.m., and the second begins at 6:15 p.m. Participants will be divided into groups based on abilities, and each group will have its own instructor.

There are eight lessons in the program, and the registration fee per student is $45. Participants may register beginning Monday, March 28, by calling Associate Professor of Physical Education Bill Keeter at (417) 690-2567 or C of O Athletic Department at (417) 690-2565.

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March 16, 2011 … Supporters of the Branson and Forsyth food pantries operated by Christian Action Ministries (CAM) can increase the power of their financial donations from no through the end of April.  The extra value comes from a $1 million giveaway offered by the Feinstein Foundation of Rhode Island, which is dedicated to the alleviation of hunger, the importance of community service, and the values of caring, compassion and brotherhood.

Founded in 1991 by Alan Shawn Feinstein, the foundation offers a million dollars each year to be shared proportionately amongst food organizations throughout the country in accordance to the dollars that each organization raises.  Individual shares can range from a minimum of $250 to a maximum of $35,000.

All local donations through the end of April will be tallied and reported to the Feinstein Foundation, and the Foundation will then issue a check to CAM on a proportional basis to the amounts reported by th other food relief organizations.  Last year 57 groups on the state of Missouri received donations from the 2010 challenge.

According to CAM executive director Pat Davis, “This is a perfect way to stretch your donation dollars, knowing that another organization is also going to contribute on the basis of your contributions.  Demand on CAM has been exceptionally heavy this winter and every little bit of support truly helps us to continue providing relief to the hungry in Taney County.  On average, we’ve been assisting over 800 families per month this winter.”

Anyone wishing to donate cash, food, or time, can call Pat Davis at 334-1157 or visit the CAM website at www.christianactionministries.org.

Senate Declares March 30th as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day”

Resolution Introduced by Senator Richard Burr

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Washington D.C – The U.S. Senate yesterday declared March 30th as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day,” agreeing unanimously to a resolution introduced by Senator Richard Burr (R-N.C.),  Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

On March 30, 1973, all U.S. troops withdrew from Vietnam under the terms of the Treaty of Paris.  This March 30th, the Senate has encouraged Americans across the country to recognize Vietnam veterans for their sacrifice and demonstrate a warm welcome to these soldiers who returned from war to a politically divided country.

“I’m pleased that the Senate has agreed to set aside a day to give our Vietnam veterans a warm, long-overdue welcome home.  I strongly encourage communities throughout North Carolina and across the country to observe this day with activities and events that honor these veterans for their service.  It’s time they receive the recognition they have earned and deserve.  This day also provides our nation with an important teaching moment.  Never again should our men and women serving in the armed forces receive the same treatment as those returning from Vietnam,”  said Senator Richard Burr.

Senator Burr introduced the resolution for the second conservative year on February 16, 2011.

The United States became involved in Vietnam because policy-makers believed that if South Vietnam fell to a communist government, communism would spread throughout the rest of Asia.  The US Armed Forces began serving in an advisory role to the South Vietnamese in 1961, and in 1965, ground combat troops were sent into Vietnam.  On March 30th, 1973, after many years of combat, all US troops withdrew.  More than 58,000 members of the United States Armed Forces lost their lives and more than 300,000 were wounded in Vietnam.

Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Thad Cochran (M-MS),  James Inhofe (R-OK), and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Mike Johanns (R-NE) co-sponsored the legislation.  The resolution now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration.

Join us at the Worman House March 4th – 5th and enjoy fine food, wine, and fun with a Welcome Reception and Silent Auction.  Taste the best variety of wines in a casual laid back setting.  Dress up and enjoy us for evening of wine and set against the backdrop of Table  Rock Lake on Saturday evening.

For reservations or more information, please call 1-417-339-5214

Branson Variety Theater is excited to announce opening shows!

Shake Rattle and Roll – February 24th at 8PM

Twelve Irish Tenors – March 1st at 8PM

For more information visit www.BransonVarietyTheater.com or call

1-888-462-7267