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August 19, 2022 • Vol. 3, Issue 33
Shawn Murphy: Faith, family help local veteran persevere
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By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer U.S. Air Force Veteran Shawn Murphy is a recent transplant to Branson; he and his wife, Angie, moved from the Northern Nevada high desert last May. As they get acquainted in the community through church, veterans’ groups, and volunteering, it is apparent Shawn has overcome tremendous adversity, but he has a message to share: Never, EVER give up! In addition to his military service,
PAGE 2: Sherry Herschend shares memories at Tuesday Talk.
Shawn is a SCUBA Divemaster and also served in law enforcement and ski patrol in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. As a young boy, he admired adventurers like Evel Knievel, Jacques Cousteau, and Chuck Yeager; and TV shows like CHiPS. He couldn’t decide what he wanted to do in life, so he decided to do it all, starting with the Air Force at age 17. He began working on and flying in the C-141B “Starlifter” SEE VETERAN, PAGE 9
End of summer cookout helps families celebrate, make memories PAGE 12: What’s a LUMPS-A-PALOOZA? Find out here!
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A young girl enjoys a Sno-Kone at House of Hope’s end-of-summer cookout. (Special to Branson Globe)
By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Branson’s House of Hope recently celebrated the end of summer with a fun-filled family event to celebrate the beginning of a new school year. “This year served as our first of hopefully many summer cookouts,” said House of Hope Services Director Alex Sprinkle. “We had over 150 people join us. House of Hope hosted the event, and many area partners joined in.
The event’s goal was to create an environment where families could make memories as the summer ends and school begins.” Children and their families enjoyed the bouncy house, yard games and photo booth. Jamie Curry with Face FX donated his time and talent to offer face painting to those in attendance. Music was provided by Will Cooper from DJ Will’s DJ Services. Christian SEE HOUSE OF HOPE, PAGE 10