$5 area appreciation available for residents of the following counties: Taney, Stone, Barry, Lawrence, Christian, Greene, Ozark, Douglas, and Webster in Missouri; and Carroll, Boone, Marion, and Baxter in Arkansas. Additional counties will still qualify for significantly reduced rates. Please call the box office for more details and information.

Must call the box office to reserve these tickets 417-334-4528

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Mark Your Calendars!!

The 2015 Dutton Experience VIP Show is Just Around the Corner

It’s that time! Mark your calendars for June 20th, 2015 for the annual Dutton Experience VIP Show! The Show will start at 8pm with snacks and refreshments being served starting at 6pm.

The Duttons are thrilled to invite our friends and business associates to attend the 2015 VIP Show. “We have eagerly anticipated this event since we got back to Branson,” says entertainer Benjamin Dutton. “We have had a ton of things going on. We went with a bunch of our fans on a cruise to the Caribbean in May, Tim and Judith’s oldest daughter Jessica graduated from high school in Arizona, and Mom and Dad have been in and out of town at business meetings. We didn’t want to do the VIP event without everyone here so we have been waiting till the schedule was right.”

This is also an important event for the charities that the Duttons support. The week of June 15th will be The Duttons Area Appreciation for local residents. All of the proceeds from the sale of local tickets will go to the Dutton charity of choice, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, where Amy Dutton Arambulo’s youngest son is a patient. Says, Amy, “Our son Josiah has a year and a half to complete for his leukemia treatments. We are so grateful for all of the support that we have received and are overwhelmed with all the good wishes. The people with St. Jude are amazing! We love doing our spring area appreciation in their behalf. It is one small way that we can give back for the amazing care that they have shown us and for their efforts in treating so many children. On June 20th we will not only be welcoming our friends and business associates into the theater, but we will also recognize have several guests and their families from St. Jude.

To make your reservations for The 2015 Dutton Experience VIP Show, please call the theater at 417-332-2772 or email [email protected] . Be sure to include the name of the company you work for and the number of seats that you need. Reservations must be made by each individual employee, and not as a group reservation for a company. A current paystub or an up-to-date company ID will be required to pick up tickets and enter any drawings.

We look forward to seeing you at the show!

Friday, June 5^th, 2015

On June 4, Taney County Health Department (TCHD) officials received test results which confirmed the presence of measles illness in the individual identified.

The TCHD was notified Sunday, May 31, 2015 an individual presented to the Cox Medical Center Branson Emergency Department with symptoms and history consistent with measles. Preliminary test results were negative for the presence of measles. However, further testing confirmed the illness.
“Only one case of measles has been confirmed and is no longer contagious,” stated Taney County Health Department Director Robert Niezgoda. “This indication of measles will not alter the course of our current response. We have identified close contacts and ancillary contacts to verify vaccination status and provide vaccinations if needed.” This positive test result will move the response into another phase of identifying those remaining local contacts who could not be reached within 72 hours to provide MMR vaccinations. These individuals will be offered another measure that will provide protection.

The Taney County Health Department followed investigative protocol in coordination with the Stone County Health Department. The health departments have identified contacts and verified vaccination status for each individual, with guidance from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

Any contact who could not verify a vaccination history for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) were given the vaccine.
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is working with the Springfield-Branson National Airport regarding any potential measles exposures that occurred. In addition, passengers who shared the Friday flight with the measles case are being contacted and evaluated by Health Department staff.
Measles is a respiratory illness caused by a virus which is spread from person-to-person through droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough, and a rash. Persons with measles are considered contagious from 4 days before until 4 days after the rash appears.

Most people have received the measles mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine as a child, which provides protection against the disease. The MMR vaccine is safe and effective. It protects against measles, mumps and rubella and is found to be 97% effective. Oppositely, 9 out of 10 unvaccinated individuals exposed to measles will become ill. Of those individuals who contract measles, 25% will require hospitalization.

To learn more, visit the Taney County Health Department website at www.taneycohealth.org or contact a staff member at (417) 334-4544 ext 224.

Sincerely,

Taney County Health Department
Community Outreach Division

320 Rinehart Road 15479 U.S. Hwy. 160
Branson, MO 65616 P.O. Box 369
Phone: (417)334-4544 Forsyth, MO 6565
Fax: 335-5727 Phone: (417)546-4725
Fax: 546-4727

www.taneycohealth.org

On Sunday, May 31, 2015 a foreign traveler presented to the Cox Medical Center Branson Emergency Department with symptoms and travel history consistent with measles. On June 2, 2015, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) State Public Health Laboratory indicated preliminary test results were negative for the presence of measles. However, additional testing is required to absolutely exclude the possibility of measles.

The Taney County Health Department followed investigative protocol in coordination with the Stone County Health Department. The health departments are monitoring identified contacts and verifying vaccination status for each individual, with guidance from the DHSS. The investigation includes identifying those potentially exposed, contacting, and monitoring for signs of the disease. As needed, vaccinations have been administered to those who could not document prior immunization.

“At this time we are continuing to monitor identified contacts and follow the appropriate protocols pending the final test results,” stated Taney County Health Department Director Robert Niezgoda.

Measles is a respiratory illness caused by a virus and spread from person to person through droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough, and a rash. Persons with measles are considered contagious from 4 days before until 4 days after the rash appears. In children and adults, measles is prevented by routine vaccination with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
For more information about measles contact your primary care provider or visit the Taney County Health Department website at www.taneycohealth.org or call the Branson office at 417-334-4544 or Forsyth office at 417-546-4725.

To learn more, visit the Taney County Health Department website at www.taneycohealth.org or contact a staff member at (417) 334-4544 ext 224.

Sincerely,

Taney County Health Department
Community Outreach Division

320 Rinehart Road 15479 U.S. Hwy. 160
Branson, MO 65616 P.O. Box 369
Phone: (417)334-4544 Forsyth, MO 6565
Fax: 335-5727 Phone: (417)546-4725
Fax: 546-4727

www.taneycohealth.org

BRANSON, Mo. – Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex is hosting their first ever Smokin’ Summer Kickoff all day this Saturday.

Celebrate the coming of summer with Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex at their Smokin’ Summer Kick Off Party presented by Missouri Mountain Moonshine. The event will be held in the IMAX parking lot on Saturday, June 6th, starting at 11 a.m. It will feature delicious BBQ, a Boat and RV show, ATV’s, family activities and great live music from both Nashville country group Backroad Anthem and local, original group Prince Ivan. The event is free and full of family fun. .

Schedule of Events:
Kids’ Zone @ 11 am – 6 pm
Boat & RV Show – All Day
IMAX $5 Adventure Films – All Day
Kansas City BBQ Society Cook-Off (1^st ever sanctioned in Branson) –
Viewers Choice Tasting @ 4:30 – 6:30 | Official Judging and Awards @ 4:00 pm

Prince Ivan Live on Stage @ 8 pm

Prince Ivan is a brand-new, fresh, fun and all-original band with a unique Top 40 sound that originated right here in Branson.

Backroad Anthem Live on Stage @ 10 pm

Backroad Anthem got their start in Northwest Arkansas, and have shared the stage with some of country music’s biggest stars including Toby Keith, Dierks Bently, Little Big Town, the Eli Young Band, and many others.

www.bransonmo.gov

City of Branson
110 West Maddux
Branson, MO 65616
417-337-8548
[email protected]

NEWS RELEASE

Date: May 8th, 2015
Contact: Keith Francis, Branson’s assistant public works director, 417-243-2725

Branson Public Works officials have been informed that Vance Brothers Construction will be starting the asphalt micro surfacing of numerous City of Branson streets beginning Monday, May 11th, weather permitting.

The streets that will be paved are as follows:
Day Time Work; 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Monday: North Wildwood Lane and Roark Valley Rd.
Tuesday: Finish Roark Valley Rd.
Night Time Work; 10:00 pm – 8:00 am
Wednesday: Shepherd of the Hills Expressway Roark Rd to Little Pete’s Rd)
Thursday: Shepherd of the Hills Expressway and Gretna Rd. (Roark Rd to Hwy 76)
Friday: Finish Gretna Rd.
Residents and visitors should expect delays on these roads, and may want to consider using alternate routes.
For any questions or additional information, contact Keith Francis, assistant public works director, at 243-2725.

Andy Williams Moon River Theatre is proud to present The Letterman, celebrating and creating musical memories for 50 years! Performing hits such as “The Way You Look Tonight,” “Put Your Head on my Shoulder,” and “Shangri-La”, you will sing along and feel compelled to get up and dance with your sweetie.
“The Lettermen”

The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team (ADAPT) coalition held four After Prom events for Taney County High School students. This is the seventh year the ADAPT and IMAX Entertainment Complex have sponsored an option for students to attend a safe, alcohol and drug free, event following prom. Students received a ticket for admission to a free movie at the IMAX Entertainment Complex, snack, and drink. A total of over 460 students attended this year’s events. ADAPT is grateful to volunteers and the IMAX Entertainment Complex for helping to make this a fun and successful event for the students.

In addition to the After Prom events, as part of their ongoing spring underage drinking awareness campaign, ADAPT is also implementing a “sticker shock” campaign. Coalition volunteers have placed bright green stickers on packages of alcohol available for purchase in local retail establishments. The stickers serve as a reminder to people, especially during prom and graduation season, that it is illegal to purchase alcohol for anyone under the age of 21. A first offense can result in up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $500. ADAPT wants to remind everyone to enjoy this season of celebration but that it is also an opportunity to speak with your children about alcohol and drugs and set clear expectations. Kids who talk to their parents about these issues are fifty percent less likely to use alcohol or drugs.

ADAPT is also hosting a prescription drug take-back event on May 9th from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the CVS Pharmacy in Branson. Please join us in this opportunity to spring clean your medicine cabinet and safely dispose of any unwanted or expired medications that you have in your home. This is an effort that the community can make to help keep medications out of the hands of children and those that would potentially abuse these medications. ADAPT is a community coalition focused on youth substance abuse prevention. For more information, contact Casey Parnell, ADAPT Project Coordinator, at 417-334-4544 ext. 232 or [email protected].

To learn more, visit the Taney County Health Department website www.taneycohealth.org  or contact a staff member at (417) 334-4544 ext 224.

Come see a career spanning more than 5 decades highlighted on 1 night, October 17, 2015.

November 8th, 2015 8 pm. Seats will sell out quickly. (Click on image for full view)