About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”). – Matthew 27:46
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Good Friday • April 7, 2023 • Vol. 4, Issue 14
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Branson RecPlex grand reopening after three months
• ELECTION RESULTS........30 • Churches.................................46 • Classifieds...............................44 • Education & News Briefs...34 • Entertainment......................... 5 • Opinion................................... 6 • Puzzles.....................................42 • Weather...................................41
By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer The Branson RecPlex celebrated a grand reopening and ribbon cutting event on Monday three months after a broken water pipe forced the closure of parts of their building. “We are so excited for our grand reopening of the Branson RecPlex. We’ve got such a great turnout,” noted Parks and Recreation Director Cindy Shook. “For the last three months we’ve actually been closed. We had a broken water pipe. It happened around Christmas, so we put
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Take time this Easter season to reflect on the true meaning of the holiday. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)
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C of O observes Vietnam Veterans Day By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer College of the Ozarks hosted a remembrance service on Wednesday, March 29, honoring Vietnam veterans. Students, college staff and friends from the community and surrounding areas joined members of several local veterans’ organizations in commemorating
the 50th anniversary of the departure of the last American troops from Vietnam on March 29, 1973. Following a welcome by Dr. Marci Linson, Vice President of Patriotic Activities and Dean of Admissions at the college, the invocation was given by Missouri Army National Guard Chaplain Caleb Dunnam, who serves as assistant
professor of military science. College of the Ozarks Bobcat GOLD Candidates presented the colors; sophomore Sierra Smith sang the National Anthem; and senior Anna Scott led the Pledge of Allegiance. C of O Chancellor Dr. Jerry C. Davis presented remarks about the Missouri Vietnam Veterans MeSEE VIETNAM VETERANS, PAGE 11
Pickleball is again being played daily at the Branson RecPlex. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)