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The Adoration Scene on Mt. Branson, shines down on Branson Landing during the 74th Annual Adoration Parade on December 4. SEE THE ARTICLE on page 11, and even more PICTURES on page 26. (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)
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By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer The Branson Globe is holding their third annual toy and food drive to help make the holiday a little merrier for some in our area,
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Help us help neighbors in need and we need your help! Each year, Branson Globe readers and advertisers generously give to help our neighbors that SEE DRIVE, PAGE 3
Branson’s Vacation Channel has new owner, exciting future By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer An iconic media platform has sold. Owned by the Earls family for more than three decades, The Vacation Channel has been sold to Ozark Mountain Adventure Properties LLC, formed by Chris and Sonja Myer. The Vacation Channel, described as a televised tour guide, is a prime source of information about all there is to see and do in the Ozarks. The Vacation Channel was most recently owned by Scott and Lisa Earls, but was previously owned by Scott’s father, media legend Charles Earls and wife Scottie. “We put The Vacation Channel on the air in 1989,” said Scott. “Over 32 years. There are so many people to thank that made The Vacation Channel what it has been for all of these years – lots of help, collaboration and ideas. And, there is nothing else like this community in the world. I love this place, and it has been an absolute privilege to serve it. And, we’ll continue to do that in some form or fashion.” Chris Myer is honored to become the owner of such a highly
Lisa and Scott Earls, with Chris Myer (Special to Branson Globe) respected business. Said Myer, “Several years ago, I talked to Scott about The Vacation Channel, but it just wasn’t the right time. When Scott approached me earlier this year, I re-looked at it and I just thought it was a good opportunity. We feel honored that they approached us to carry on the tradition and the importance of the channel to the community, and we appreciate all they have done to serve Branson through The Vacation Channel since 1989.” For Myer, well known in the SEE VACATION CHANNEL, PAGE 2