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July 14, 2023 • Vol. 4, Issue 28
Library Ballot Initiative: Funding, salaries, and the future of Taneyhills Library are revealed
INSIDE: • Around Town.........................50 • Churches.................................58 • Classifieds...............................56 • Entertainment......................... 5 • Opinion................................... 6 • Puzzles.....................................54 • Weather..................................55
BY GARY J. GROMAN, Independent Journalist Marcia Schemper-Carlock, Director of the Taneyhills Community Library, and LaDella Thomas, who Carlock introduced as “heading up the campaign,” gave a presentation regarding the Library Ballot Initiative for August 8, 2023, special election during the July 11, 2023, Branson Board of Aldermen meeting. Their complete presentation is at approximately 1:24:53
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on https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=S0MQI2P_Lic&ab_ channel=CityofBranson. After their formal presentation, this journalist conducted the following Q&A on the record during the meeting. Each question (Q) is followed by an answer either by Marcia, indicated by MA, or LaDella, indicated by LA. Q: Is it correct that the voters in the Branson Hollister School SEE LIBRARY INITIATIVE, PAGE 26
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SUMMER READING FUN AT TANEYHILLS LIBRARY – Each Tuesday during the six-week program, children enjoy story time, a craft project, a STEM project and a sensory project. Participation in the summer reading program allows them to receive tickets to be placed in a drawing for exciting, age-appropriate prizes. This year, teens and adults are also able to participate in summer reading, with a fun bingo-style game that encourages them to read. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)
BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer Again this year, Branson Roof Company is reaching out to the community by giving a free roof to a local veteran! As a way to thank those who have served or are currently serving, the company will provide materials and installation of a shingle roof in the Branson/ Springfield area. Business owner Daniel Koren said he wants to show gratitude
to those who have served, even beyond the company’s former or current employees who have dedicated their lives to our protection. Their dedication has helped inspire the company’s business model of providing quality protection from rains and storms, and the annual giveaway is a way to show appreciation. To nominate a veteran for the giveaway, or to enter if you are a SEE FREE ROOF, PAGE 26