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{t:"Page 2 Both Sides of the Bridge Vol 12      2009",p:2,x:167,y:1609,w:471,h:29},
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{t:"Earl and Colette Stresak",p:3,x:1327,y:258,w:202,h:23},
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{t:"COPYRIGHT 2009, All Rights Reserved",p:3,x:1279,y:395,w:298,h:23},
{t:"Vol.12",p:3,x:1404,y:417,w:46,h:23},
{t:"Online Edition ",p:3,x:1350,y:440,w:161,h:24},
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{t:"Page 3 Both Sides of the Bridge Vol 12      2009",p:3,x:1155,y:1617,w:471,h:29},
{t:"More Like Angels, Frank & Glenda Barchak . . . . . . . . .  4",p:3,x:474,y:372,w:720,h:35},
{t:"Looking Around Town  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6    ",p:3,x:474,y:412,w:751,h:35},
{t:"Favorite Things, Gift Ideas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8",p:3,x:556,y:452,w:640,h:35},
{t:"Pepper Bellies is Back ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14",p:3,x:580,y:492,w:615,h:35},
{t:"A Different Christmas Poem. . . . . . . . . . . . . .18",p:3,x:600,y:532,w:595,h:35},
{t:"Everyone in Their Own Way. . . . . . . . . . . 20",p:3,x:642,y:572,w:552,h:35},
{t:".... and much more.",p:3,x:714,y:651,w:245,h:35},
{t:"Page 4 Both Sides of the Bridge Vol 12    2009",p:4,x:167,y:1617,w:458,h:29},
{t:"By Earl Stresak",p:4,x:175,y:1323,w:155,h:25},
{t:"After 40 years of marriage, four children, and",p:4,x:205,y:1349,w:413,h:24},
{t:"seven grandchildren, Frank and Glenda Barchak",p:4,x:175,y:1376,w:436,h:24},
{t:"could count their blessings, throw a log on the",p:4,x:175,y:1403,w:419,h:24},
{t:"Yuletide fire, and coast pleasantly through the",p:4,x:175,y:1430,w:415,h:24},
{t:"Christmas season. ",p:4,x:175,y:1457,w:168,h:24},
{t:"“What kicked it all off was back in '06, I",p:4,x:206,y:1484,w:369,h:24},
{t:"asked Glenda what she wanted for Christmas,”",p:4,x:175,y:1511,w:424,h:24},
{t:"Frank said.  ",p:4,x:175,y:1538,w:112,h:24},
{t:"“Nothing,” Glenda answered. She couldn't",p:4,x:206,y:1565,w:384,h:24},
{t:"think of anything she needed. She asked Frank",p:4,x:678,y:1352,w:423,h:24},
{t:"what he wanted for Christmas.",p:4,x:678,y:1378,w:277,h:24},
{t:"“Well, I don't need anything either,” Frank",p:4,x:709,y:1405,w:385,h:24},
{t:"said. The idea of exchanging some extraneous",p:4,x:678,y:1432,w:417,h:24},
{t:"do-dad, or babble, that might languish, unused,",p:4,x:678,y:1459,w:426,h:24},
{t:"in a closet, seemed a little silly. It didn't feel the",p:4,x:678,y:1486,w:433,h:24},
{t:"true Spirit of Christmas thing to do.",p:4,x:678,y:1513,w:323,h:24},
{t:"“One thing led to another, and we decided we",p:4,x:709,y:1540,w:414,h:24},
{t:"would find a family that could really use some",p:4,x:678,y:1567,w:422,h:24},
{t:"Christmas presents,” Frank said.",p:4,x:1177,y:1347,w:292,h:24},
{t:"The Barchaks, who both work at",p:4,x:1207,y:1374,w:295,h:24},
{t:"Summerwinds Resort in Branson, reside in Stone",p:4,x:1177,y:1401,w:445,h:24},
{t:"County, so Glenda contacted the superintendent",p:4,x:1177,y:1428,w:431,h:24},
{t:"of the Hurley Schools. She asked if there were",p:4,x:1177,y:1455,w:421,h:24},
{t:"any families that needed help for Christmas.",p:4,x:1177,y:1482,w:400,h:24},
{t:"That Christmas, the Barchaks provided gifts",p:4,x:1207,y:1509,w:399,h:24},
{t:"for a single mother and her three boys. The",p:4,x:1177,y:1536,w:391,h:24},
{t:"Barchaks had planned on providing “one little",p:4,x:1177,y:1563,w:417,h:24},
{t:"More Like Angels,,,",p:4,x:187,y:179,w:943,h:120},
{t:"Santa’s Helpers, Frank and Glenda Barchak",p:4,x:185,y:306,w:1086,h:60},
{t:"-Colette Stresak photo-",p:4,x:1411,y:1272,w:189,h:20},
{t:"Page 5 Both Sides of the Bridge ",p:5,x:1135,y:1617,w:324,h:29},
{t:"Vol 12  2009",p:5,x:1497,y:1623,w:115,h:22},
{t:"present” for the family. After learning of the fam-",p:5,x:181,y:164,w:448,h:24},
{t:"ily’s actual financial circumstances, the “one little",p:5,x:181,y:191,w:451,h:24},
{t:"present” turned into three bicycles, three coats,",p:5,x:181,y:218,w:424,h:24},
{t:"three pairs of pants, and three sweatshirts.”",p:5,x:181,y:245,w:390,h:24},
{t:"Long after Christmas had passed, the",p:5,x:218,y:272,w:335,h:24},
{t:"Barchaks would spot the boys riding their bicy-",p:5,x:181,y:299,w:431,h:24},
{t:"cles to school. “Talk about a gift that keeps on",p:5,x:181,y:325,w:420,h:24},
{t:"giving,” Frank said. “I told Glenda every time I",p:5,x:181,y:352,w:431,h:24},
{t:"see those kids, it just gets to me.”",p:5,x:181,y:379,w:303,h:24},
{t:"Once they began the Santa’s Helper effort,",p:5,x:218,y:406,w:385,h:24},
{t:"they found out the need was immensely larger",p:5,x:181,y:433,w:418,h:24},
{t:"than they could have anticipated. They pondered",p:5,x:181,y:460,w:440,h:24},
{t:"how they could expand their efforts.",p:5,x:181,y:487,w:327,h:24},
{t:"Working at Summerwinds one day, Frank",p:5,x:218,y:514,w:376,h:24},
{t:"mentioned the idea to his boss, Project Manager,",p:5,x:181,y:541,w:440,h:24},
{t:"Chris Varisco.",p:5,x:181,y:568,w:127,h:24},
{t:"“He told me it was an awesome idea,” Frank",p:5,x:218,y:595,w:405,h:24},
{t:"said. Varisco offered to help. That offer turned",p:5,x:181,y:622,w:419,h:24},
{t:"out to be no small effort. Varisco made an",p:5,x:181,y:649,w:379,h:24},
{t:"announcement to the sales staff, that if anyone",p:5,x:181,y:676,w:420,h:24},
{t:"donated money to the Barchak’s Santa’s Helper",p:5,x:181,y:703,w:430,h:24},
{t:"efforts, he would match the donation. In 2007,",p:5,x:181,y:730,w:420,h:24},
{t:"employees donated $1500. True to his word,",p:5,x:181,y:757,w:402,h:24},
{t:"Varisco matched that amount, out of his own",p:5,x:181,y:784,w:405,h:24},
{t:"pocket.      ",p:5,x:181,y:811,w:102,h:24},
{t:"“We were able to go from helping one family",p:5,x:212,y:838,w:411,h:24},
{t:"to helping around 50 families,” Frank said. “It",p:5,x:181,y:864,w:418,h:24},
{t:"was an eye-opener for us, big time. We received a",p:5,x:181,y:891,w:452,h:24},
{t:"letter from one family who did not ask for",p:5,x:181,y:918,w:382,h:24},
{t:"Nintendos, Wiis, or bicycles. They asked for three",p:5,x:181,y:945,w:453,h:24},
{t:"blankets, so the kids could stay warm. They had",p:5,x:181,y:972,w:435,h:24},
{t:"no water at their house, so the kids took showers",p:5,x:181,y:999,w:441,h:24},
{t:"at school. They asked for some towels and soap.",p:5,x:181,y:1026,w:438,h:24},
{t:"It just broke our hearts.”",p:5,x:181,y:1053,w:221,h:24},
{t:"That family received those essentials, plus",p:5,x:212,y:1080,w:383,h:24},
{t:"Christmas presents, and some additional help",p:5,x:181,y:1107,w:409,h:24},
{t:"with everyday needs.",p:5,x:181,y:1134,w:191,h:24},
{t:"By 2008, Varisco, along with Summerwinds’",p:5,x:218,y:1161,w:407,h:24},
{t:"President, Pat Joyce, Vice President, Darren",p:5,x:181,y:1188,w:397,h:24},
{t:"Abbott, and the whole Summerwinds crew got",p:5,x:181,y:1215,w:421,h:24},
{t:"behind the Santa’s Helpers benevolent effort.",p:5,x:181,y:1242,w:407,h:24},
{t:"“We raised about $6000, plus a truck load of",p:5,x:212,y:1269,w:404,h:24},
{t:"toys and other presents,” Frank said.",p:5,x:181,y:1296,w:330,h:24},
{t:"Summerwinds staff and others donated pres-",p:5,x:212,y:1323,w:403,h:24},
{t:"ents which were placed under the office",p:5,x:181,y:1350,w:360,h:24},
{t:"Christmas tree prior to being wrapped & deliv-",p:5,x:181,y:1377,w:426,h:24},
{t:"ered to families.",p:5,x:181,y:1403,w:146,h:24},
{t:"“The toys almost got out hand,” Glenda said",p:5,x:212,y:1430,w:403,h:24},
{t:"smiling. So many employees donated presents",p:5,x:181,y:1457,w:418,h:24},
{t:"that the gifts spilled out onto floor around the",p:5,x:181,y:1484,w:412,h:24},
{t:"tree. “We had to keep moving them out of the",p:5,x:181,y:1511,w:414,h:24},
{t:"way.”",p:5,x:181,y:1538,w:51,h:24},
{t:"“So, last year we helped nearly 100 families,”",p:5,x:212,y:1565,w:416,h:24},
{t:"Frank said. Besides receiving names from area",p:5,x:675,y:166,w:423,h:24},
{t:"schools, gifts were also given to boys living at the",p:5,x:675,y:193,w:454,h:24},
{t:"Lives Under Construction Ranch. ",p:5,x:675,y:220,w:309,h:24},
{t:"“Each boy got a backpack with a shower",p:5,x:706,y:247,w:370,h:24},
{t:"scrubber, shower gel, other essentials, work",p:5,x:675,y:274,w:394,h:24},
{t:"clothes and a small game or toy,” Glenda said.",p:5,x:675,y:301,w:420,h:24},
{t:"“We also donated three computers to the ranch.”",p:5,x:675,y:328,w:438,h:24},
{t:"Included in the presents were “treats,” the",p:5,x:706,y:705,w:379,h:24},
{t:"boys normally do not get - candy, cookies. “They",p:5,x:675,y:732,w:447,h:24},
{t:"get all the nutritional meals they need, but not",p:5,x:675,y:759,w:416,h:24},
{t:"those type of treats.” Frank said. ",p:5,x:675,y:786,w:300,h:24},
{t:"Once the season ended, the Barchaks and oth-",p:5,x:706,y:813,w:416,h:24},
{t:"ers involved in the effort realized even 100 fami-",p:5,x:675,y:840,w:444,h:24},
{t:"lies, plus the boys at the ranch, only scratched the",p:5,x:675,y:867,w:451,h:24},
{t:"surface of the needs at Christmas.",p:5,x:675,y:893,w:305,h:24},
{t:"They asked anyone",p:5,x:706,y:920,w:174,h:24},
{t:"knowing a family in need",p:5,x:675,y:947,w:231,h:24},
{t:"at Christmas to fill out a",p:5,x:675,y:974,w:220,h:24},
{t:"form that provides specif-",p:5,x:675,y:1001,w:234,h:24},
{t:"ic gift giving help -- num-",p:5,x:675,y:1028,w:236,h:24},
{t:"bers of children in the",p:5,x:675,y:1055,w:199,h:24},
{t:"household, specific fami-",p:5,x:675,y:1082,w:228,h:24},
{t:"ly needs, sizes needed for",p:5,x:675,y:1109,w:232,h:24},
{t:"items like pants, jeans,",p:5,x:675,y:1136,w:205,h:24},
{t:"shirts, coats, gloves,",p:5,x:675,y:1163,w:182,h:24},
{t:"shoes, and what small toy",p:5,x:675,y:1190,w:233,h:24},
{t:"a child might want for",p:5,x:675,y:1217,w:201,h:24},
{t:"Christmas.",p:5,x:675,y:1244,w:96,h:24},
{t:"“We can’t do bicycles",p:5,x:706,y:1271,w:198,h:24},
{t:"and big items anymore,”",p:5,x:675,y:1298,w:222,h:24},
{t:"Frank said. “but things",p:5,x:675,y:1325,w:206,h:24},
{t:"like food, clothing, blan-",p:5,x:675,y:1352,w:224,h:24},
{t:"kets, personal hygiene items, small toys.”",p:5,x:675,y:1379,w:375,h:24},
{t:"Needs are not restricted to only those cate-",p:5,x:706,y:1406,w:387,h:24},
{t:"gories. Any family need that Santa Helpers can",p:5,x:675,y:1432,w:426,h:24},
{t:"realistically meet will be considered.",p:5,x:675,y:1459,w:332,h:24},
{t:"Some people in the community indicated to",p:5,x:706,y:1486,w:395,h:24},
{t:"the Barchaks that they were interested in making",p:5,x:675,y:1513,w:442,h:24},
{t:"contributions, but were hesitant because the",p:5,x:675,y:1540,w:395,h:24},
{t:"Christmastime effort was not a structured non-",p:5,x:675,y:1567,w:422,h:24},
{t:"profit organization.  Consequently, the Barchaks",p:5,x:1186,y:164,w:436,h:24},
{t:"did just that. They legally established Santa’s",p:5,x:1186,y:191,w:409,h:24},
{t:"Helpers of the Ozarks as an official 501c, non-",p:5,x:1186,y:218,w:423,h:24},
{t:"profit corporation.",p:5,x:1186,y:245,w:165,h:24},
{t:"Anyone wishing to make a contribution can",p:5,x:1215,y:272,w:396,h:24},
{t:"do so at Branson Bank, where they will be given",p:5,x:1186,y:299,w:441,h:24},
{t:"a receipt that can be used for tax deduction.",p:5,x:1186,y:325,w:395,h:24},
{t:"“One school superintendent told me this is",p:5,x:1217,y:352,w:385,h:24},
{t:"the worst year he has ever seen for families in",p:5,x:1186,y:379,w:417,h:24},
{t:"financial distress,” Frank said. “So this year, we",p:5,x:1186,y:406,w:434,h:24},
{t:"set a goal of $11,000. We know the need is huge.",p:5,x:1186,y:433,w:444,h:24},
{t:"I read in the papers and see on TV about all the",p:5,x:1186,y:460,w:430,h:24},
{t:"money going out of the country to help people.",p:5,x:1186,y:487,w:426,h:24},
{t:"I’m all for sending money to help people outside",p:5,x:1186,y:514,w:442,h:24},
{t:"the country,” Frank said, “but I don’t have to",p:5,x:1186,y:541,w:406,h:24},
{t:"look very far in a three, or four, county area",p:5,x:1186,y:568,w:397,h:24},
{t:"where we live, to find enough people we can’t",p:5,x:1186,y:595,w:420,h:24},
{t:"even begin to help.”",p:5,x:1186,y:622,w:182,h:24},
{t:"In 2006, the Barchaks began their Santa’s",p:5,x:1217,y:649,w:376,h:24},
{t:"Helper plan with idea of keeping their efforts as",p:5,x:1186,y:676,w:434,h:24},
{t:"anonymous as possible. Now, the size of the",p:5,x:1186,y:703,w:401,h:24},
{t:"project has made that a little more difficult.         ",p:5,x:1186,y:730,w:448,h:24},
{t:"“I only decided to do this interview,” Frank",p:5,x:1223,y:757,w:394,h:24},
{t:"said, “because we need help.” This Christmas",p:5,x:1186,y:784,w:413,h:24},
{t:"season, Santa Helpers has been swamped with",p:5,x:1186,y:811,w:419,h:24},
{t:"the names of families. Over 200 names came",p:5,x:1186,y:838,w:408,h:24},
{t:"from one local school district alone.",p:5,x:1186,y:864,w:325,h:24},
{t:"“What we need besides contributions of",p:5,x:1223,y:891,w:361,h:24},
{t:"money and gifts are elves",p:5,x:1394,y:918,w:231,h:24},
{t:"to help us” Frank said.",p:5,x:1394,y:945,w:204,h:24},
{t:"Santa’s Helpers elves help",p:5,x:1394,y:972,w:238,h:24},
{t:"prepare and deliver  gifts",p:5,x:1394,y:999,w:226,h:24},
{t:"to schools and house-",p:5,x:1394,y:1026,w:195,h:24},
{t:"holds.",p:5,x:1394,y:1053,w:54,h:24},
{t:"“What has always both-",p:5,x:1406,y:1080,w:216,h:24},
{t:"ered me, is reading about",p:5,x:1394,y:1107,w:228,h:24},
{t:"charities and seeing that",p:5,x:1394,y:1134,w:218,h:24},
{t:"35 or 40 cents of every",p:5,x:1394,y:1161,w:209,h:24},
{t:"dollar goes to administra-",p:5,x:1394,y:1188,w:231,h:24},
{t:"tive fees,” Frank said. “I",p:5,x:1394,y:1215,w:221,h:24},
{t:"can tell you that we do",p:5,x:1394,y:1242,w:206,h:24},
{t:"not have any administra-",p:5,x:1394,y:1269,w:224,h:24},
{t:"tive fees, zero. One hun-",p:5,x:1394,y:1296,w:223,h:24},
{t:"dred pennies of every dol-",p:5,x:1394,y:1323,w:237,h:24},
{t:"lar is used for needy fami-",p:5,x:1394,y:1350,w:239,h:24},
{t:"lies. In fact, I joke that we definitely are a non-",p:5,x:1186,y:1377,w:427,h:24},
{t:"profit because each year it costs me four or five",p:5,x:1186,y:1403,w:432,h:24},
{t:"hundred dollars of my own money. Our children",p:5,x:1186,y:1430,w:437,h:24},
{t:"and grandchildren have a good life. We are",p:5,x:1186,y:1457,w:389,h:24},
{t:"thankful for our blessings. If good things happen",p:5,x:1186,y:1484,w:441,h:24},
{t:"to you, we believe you should do what you can",p:5,x:1186,y:1511,w:427,h:24},
{t:"to give back. Like the Bible says, if much is",p:5,x:1186,y:1538,w:399,h:24},
{t:"given to you, much is expected of you. ",p:5,x:1186,y:1565,w:358,h:24},
{t:"Donated gifts will be delivered for Christmas",p:5,x:710,y:679,w:392,h:20},
{t:"What Santa’s Helpers of the Ozarks",p:5,x:946,y:936,w:415,h:27},
{t:"NEEDS RIGHT NOW !",p:5,x:1007,y:966,w:292,h:31},
{t:"ELVES - Volunteers who can help",p:5,x:975,y:1000,w:356,h:27},
{t:"package  and deliver presents to",p:5,x:971,y:1027,w:364,h:27},
{t:"schools and family households. ",p:5,x:983,y:1054,w:348,h:27},
{t:"DONATIONS - The financial fund raising",p:5,x:941,y:1081,w:424,h:27},
{t:"is ongoing.  Anyone wishing to make a",p:5,x:941,y:1108,w:425,h:27},
{t:"donation may do so at Branson Bank",p:5,x:952,y:1135,w:403,h:27},
{t:"which has established an account for",p:5,x:949,y:1161,w:409,h:27},
{t:"Santa’s Helpers of the Ozarks.",p:5,x:992,y:1188,w:322,h:27},
{t:"For questions or additional info,",p:5,x:1001,y:1215,w:339,h:27},
{t:"call Frank or Glenda Barchak at ",p:5,x:982,y:1242,w:356,h:27},
{t:"417-230-4933, 417-699-5019 or ",p:5,x:988,y:1269,w:337,h:27},
{t:"417-369-2034",p:5,x:1081,y:1296,w:144,h:27},
{t:"Page 6 Both Sides of the Bridge Vol 12  2009",p:6,x:167,y:1609,w:446,h:29},
{t:"Vintage Paris, Music, Art, Poetry Night is up and",p:6,x:184,y:1047,w:370,h:18},
{t:"running. Nashville musician Wayne Boyce, played ",p:6,x:185,y:1067,w:373,h:18},
{t:"and sung a little country, gospel and folk. Interested",p:6,x:181,y:1087,w:375,h:18},
{t:"musicians & artists contact Mike at 417-598-2375",p:6,x:186,y:1106,w:365,h:18},
{t:"Ya never know who will show up in Branson - ",p:6,x:619,y:746,w:361,h:18},
{t:"Daniel Taylor, from Illinois shows off his Reindeer, ",p:6,x:617,y:766,w:366,h:18},
{t:"Comet, to visitors on the the 76 Strip",p:6,x:663,y:785,w:269,h:18},
{t:"On the lunch doc - it,  Branson’s School District’s Dr. Brad",p:6,x:616,y:1087,w:437,h:18},
{t:"Swofford (L) and Dr. Doug Hayter (R) take a break for lunch",p:6,x:611,y:1107,w:448,h:18},
{t:"at the Country Mart cafe.",p:6,x:744,y:1126,w:181,h:18},
{t:"Giving spirit --  a household offering free",p:6,x:205,y:594,w:303,h:18},
{t:"Christmas Trees along Compton Ridge.",p:6,x:213,y:613,w:287,h:18},
{t:"Winter winner,",p:6,x:1498,y:1008,w:111,h:18},
{t:"chicken dinner.",p:6,x:1494,y:1028,w:120,h:18},
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{t:"chicken dinner.",p:6,x:1499,y:1126,w:109,h:18},
{t:"Brrrr aving the cold with warm hearts",p:6,x:1284,y:819,w:282,h:18},
{t:"helping to gather much needed and oft-dwindling",p:6,x:1247,y:838,w:355,h:18},
{t:"Salvation Army coffers",p:6,x:1344,y:858,w:163,h:18},
{t:"Branson High Trap Shooters on target at recent tourney",p:6,x:185,y:1179,w:880,h:40},
{t:"Veteran Shooters (2 years plus): 1st place was",p:6,x:213,y:1236,w:400,h:20},
{t:"awarded to Logan Ashlock with a score of 48/50. 2nd",p:6,x:185,y:1258,w:435,h:20},
{t:"place went to Cory Houston, with a score of 48/50",p:6,x:185,y:1280,w:410,h:20},
{t:"(after tie breaker) and 3rd went to Bryce Haffecke",p:6,x:185,y:1302,w:405,h:20},
{t:"who shot 47/50. Novice:1st place went to Riley",p:6,x:185,y:1325,w:388,h:20},
{t:"Moore with 43/50 Jr High: Matt Cesar was High",p:6,x:672,y:1235,w:395,h:20},
{t:"Overall with 45/50 and Zach Cesar brought home 1st",p:6,x:672,y:1257,w:435,h:20},
{t:"place with 44/50. Braulil Vargas was 2nd",p:6,x:775,y:1279,w:332,h:20},
{t:"with 35/50.",p:6,x:775,y:1301,w:89,h:20},
{t:"Google announced that White River Valley",p:6,x:1177,y:1247,w:386,h:22},
{t:"Electric Cooperative (WRVEC) is one of its first",p:6,x:1145,y:1269,w:428,h:22},
{t:"PowerMeter partners. Google PowerMeter is a",p:6,x:1145,y:1292,w:423,h:22},
{t:"Google gadget that will allow consumers to view",p:6,x:1145,y:1314,w:438,h:22},
{t:"their personal electricity consumption on a home",p:6,x:1145,y:1337,w:441,h:22},
{t:"computer. Google teamed up with eight utilities in the",p:6,x:1145,y:1359,w:483,h:22},
{t:"U.S., Canada, Germany and India to rollout",p:6,x:1145,y:1381,w:394,h:22},
{t:"PowerMeter. WRVEC utilizes a smart meter solution",p:6,x:1145,y:1404,w:475,h:22},
{t:"provided by Aclara, which can remotely read electric",p:6,x:1145,y:1426,w:474,h:22},
{t:"meters every hour.       ",p:6,x:1145,y:1449,w:213,h:22},
{t:"PowerMeter acts as a vehicle to provide electric",p:6,x:1177,y:1471,w:435,h:22},
{t:"consumers with detailed energy use data.WRVEC is",p:6,x:1145,y:1494,w:475,h:22},
{t:"still is the testing stages of PowerMeter, but hopes to",p:6,x:1145,y:1516,w:481,h:22},
{t:"make PowerMeter available to its entire membership",p:6,x:1145,y:1539,w:478,h:22},
{t:"in the near future. For information call 417-335-9335,",p:6,x:1145,y:1561,w:481,h:22},
{t:"or e-mail info@whiteriver.org.",p:6,x:1145,y:1584,w:266,h:22},
{t:"Looking Around  Town",p:6,x:178,y:147,w:1217,h:291},
{t:"VIEW HOME ELECTRICITY",p:6,x:1176,y:1177,w:311,h:27},
{t:"USAGE",p:6,x:1503,y:1177,w:87,h:27},
{t:"WITH WRVEC GOOGLE GADGET",p:6,x:1185,y:1207,w:391,h:27},
{t:"Page 7 Both Sides of the Bridge Vol 12  2009",p:7,x:1142,y:1617,w:446,h:29},
{t:"Favorite",p:8,x:1323,y:159,w:279,h:91},
{t:"Things",p:8,x:1311,y:207,w:302,h:131},
{t:"Under  $5",p:8,x:1313,y:345,w:300,h:91},
{t:"Its called Moonstruck.  An",p:8,x:1310,y:743,w:305,h:30},
{t:"infusion of Blue Moon",p:8,x:1336,y:772,w:253,h:30},
{t:"Beer, coriander and",p:8,x:1343,y:802,w:239,h:30},
{t:"orange into a creamy",p:8,x:1331,y:831,w:262,h:30},
{t:"caramel ganache.",p:8,x:1350,y:861,w:226,h:30},
{t:"During the process, they",p:8,x:1319,y:890,w:288,h:30},
{t:"cook out the alcohol.  Its",p:8,x:1315,y:919,w:295,h:30},
{t:"a delicious chocolate!",p:8,x:1329,y:949,w:267,h:30},
{t:"Available at Chocolat,",p:8,x:1327,y:978,w:272,h:30},
{t:"Green Mountain Dive",p:8,x:1335,y:1008,w:256,h:30},
{t:"and Hwy 165, (across",p:8,x:1337,y:1037,w:252,h:30},
{t:"from Stone Hill Winery)",p:8,x:1331,y:1066,w:264,h:30},
{t:"Page 8 Both Sides of the Bridge Vol 12  2009",p:8,x:175,y:1610,w:446,h:29},
{t:"Unique Vintage sodas for",p:8,x:1295,y:1437,w:300,h:30},
{t:"the connoisseur. Victorian",p:8,x:1295,y:1466,w:307,h:30},
{t:"Lemonade, and Curiosity",p:8,x:1295,y:1496,w:299,h:30},
{t:"Cola, are sure to quench",p:8,x:1295,y:1525,w:299,h:30},
{t:"your holiday thirst. Available",p:8,x:1295,y:1555,w:333,h:30},
{t:"at Vintage Paris",p:8,x:1295,y:1584,w:187,h:30},
{t:"Page 9  Both Sides of the Bridge Vol 12  2009",p:9,x:1139,y:1607,w:452,h:29},
{t:"Bacon Chocolate.",p:9,x:439,y:811,w:220,h:30},
{t:"Yep, that’s correct,",p:9,x:439,y:841,w:228,h:30},
{t:"Bacon Chocolate.",p:9,x:439,y:870,w:220,h:30},
{t:"Don’t knock it until",p:9,x:439,y:899,w:221,h:30},
{t:"you’ve tried it. It’s a",p:9,x:439,y:929,w:233,h:30},
{t:"great stocking, stuffer,",p:9,x:439,y:958,w:263,h:30},
{t:"and a conversation",p:9,x:439,y:988,w:234,h:30},
{t:"piece. It’s also deli-",p:9,x:439,y:1017,w:228,h:30},
{t:"cious. Available at",p:9,x:439,y:1046,w:220,h:30},
{t:"Vintage Paris.  Also",p:9,x:439,y:1076,w:225,h:30},
{t:"available at Vintage",p:9,x:439,y:1105,w:245,h:30},
{t:"Paris, the Bodum",p:9,x:439,y:1135,w:198,h:30},
{t:"Chamboard French Press. For those ",p:9,x:198,y:1164,w:430,h:30},
{t:"mornings you’d like a",p:9,x:198,y:1193,w:253,h:30},
{t:"delicious cup of ",p:9,x:198,y:1223,w:197,h:30},
{t:"coffee at home.",p:9,x:198,y:1252,w:195,h:30},
{t:"Coffee brewed with the French press captures more of",p:9,x:668,y:277,w:654,h:30},
{t:"the coffee's flavour and essential oils, which become",p:9,x:668,y:307,w:631,h:30},
{t:"trapped in a traditional drip brew machine's paper filters.",p:9,x:668,y:336,w:680,h:30},
{t:"Under  $25",p:9,x:740,y:170,w:338,h:91},
{t:"continued on page 10",p:9,x:1359,y:364,w:237,h:27},
{t:"Located in Downtown",p:9,x:204,y:463,w:264,h:30},
{t:"Hollister next to Downing",p:9,x:190,y:493,w:292,h:30},
{t:"Street Furniture, ",p:9,x:245,y:522,w:190,h:30},
{t:"Vintage Paris offers much",p:9,x:185,y:551,w:302,h:30},
{t:"more than wine...",p:9,x:232,y:581,w:208,h:30},
{t:"Page 10 Both Sides of the Bridge Vol 12  2009",p:10,x:178,y:1608,w:457,h:29},
{t:"Favorite Things",p:10,x:192,y:183,w:658,h:143},
{t:"Best Dressed Windows",p:10,x:171,y:655,w:262,h:30},
{t:"offers accessories for your",p:10,x:171,y:684,w:306,h:30},
{t:"home, and yourself. Now",p:10,x:171,y:714,w:298,h:30},
{t:"carrying everything from",p:10,x:171,y:743,w:291,h:30},
{t:"artwork to candles, greet-",p:10,x:171,y:773,w:308,h:30},
{t:"ing cards to lamps and",p:10,x:171,y:802,w:276,h:30},
{t:"purses to",p:10,x:695,y:458,w:105,h:30},
{t:"reading",p:10,x:695,y:487,w:93,h:30},
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{t:"The",p:10,x:732,y:546,w:41,h:30},
{t:"selection",p:10,x:695,y:576,w:106,h:30},
{t:"is really",p:10,x:695,y:605,w:84,h:30},
{t:"amazing.",p:10,x:695,y:634,w:109,h:30},
{t:"This shop",p:10,x:695,y:664,w:104,h:30},
{t:"has way",p:10,x:695,y:693,w:98,h:30},
{t:"too many",p:10,x:695,y:723,w:115,h:30},
{t:"cool",p:10,x:695,y:752,w:52,h:30},
{t:"things to mention, so we’re",p:10,x:695,y:781,w:321,h:30},
{t:"only showing a small",p:10,x:695,y:811,w:244,h:30},
{t:"sampling of some the ",p:10,x:1095,y:782,w:264,h:30},
{t:"the items available.",p:10,x:1095,y:811,w:233,h:30},
{t:"$2  and up",p:10,x:489,y:336,w:330,h:91},
{t:"Located in the ",p:10,x:1277,y:296,w:151,h:25},
{t:"Branson Heights Shopping Center,",p:10,x:1181,y:320,w:337,h:25},
{t:"next to Gary’s Coiffures",p:10,x:1234,y:345,w:231,h:25},
{t:"334-5671",p:10,x:1307,y:369,w:85,h:25},
{t:"Page 11 Both Sides of the Bridge Vol 12 2009",p:11,x:1171,y:1613,w:449,h:29},
{t:"Premium Cigars, S",p:11,x:1123,y:843,w:182,h:29},
{t:"pirit s and beer available",p:11,x:1325,y:843,w:239,h:29},
{t:"Tatman’s Fine Jewelry now carries",p:11,x:181,y:616,w:404,h:30},
{t:"Skagen Danish Jewelry and watches.",p:11,x:181,y:646,w:444,h:30},
{t:"Contemporary and classic, the stain-",p:11,x:181,y:675,w:439,h:30},
{t:"less steel necklace and ring pictured",p:11,x:181,y:704,w:437,h:30},
{t:"above is priced at $130 for the set,",p:11,x:181,y:734,w:413,h:30},
{t:"an ideal stocking stuffer.",p:11,x:181,y:763,w:289,h:30},
{t:"continued on page 12",p:11,x:1361,y:764,w:237,h:27},
{t:"Also featured are",p:11,x:1129,y:310,w:207,h:30},
{t:"designs by Jorge",p:11,x:1132,y:339,w:200,h:30},
{t:"Revilla. this neck lace ",p:11,x:1105,y:369,w:262,h:30},
{t:"is $299 for the pendant",p:11,x:1096,y:398,w:273,h:30},
{t:"and $109.99 for the",p:11,x:1118,y:428,w:229,h:30},
{t:"neckwire.",p:11,x:1175,y:457,w:114,h:30},
{t:"A Little ",p:11,x:672,y:169,w:266,h:91},
{t:"More",p:11,x:710,y:253,w:171,h:91},
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{t:"Favorite  Things",p:12,x:705,y:155,w:658,h:143},
{t:"Located in the Grand Village",p:12,x:1212,y:642,w:348,h:30},
{t:"2800 West 76 Country Boulevard,",p:12,x:1191,y:671,w:390,h:30},
{t:"Branson - (417) 336-9888",p:12,x:1243,y:701,w:286,h:30},
{t:"www.tatmansfinejewelry.com",p:12,x:1209,y:730,w:353,h:30},
{t:"This stunning necklace features a",p:12,x:681,y:313,w:394,h:30},
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{t:"sparkle 14 carat white gold chain.",p:12,x:681,y:401,w:405,h:30},
{t:"This piece is just breath-taking. ",p:12,x:681,y:431,w:367,h:30},
{t:"Tatman’s also features a large",p:12,x:719,y:460,w:359,h:30},
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{t:"Page 13 Both Sides of the Bridge Vol 12   2009",p:13,x:1160,y:1609,w:463,h:29},
{t:"RIDEMAKER Z -- millions of WAYS TO BUILD ",p:13,x:203,y:171,w:1302,h:93},
{t:"YOUR CHRISTMAS RIDE,  THAT KEEPS on ROLLING,",p:13,x:307,y:261,w:1163,h:62},
{t:"LONG AFTER THE HOLIDAYS ARE OVER",p:13,x:420,y:318,w:877,h:62},
{t:"RIDEMAKERZ",p:13,x:1272,y:1367,w:310,h:62},
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{t:"Build your Ridemakerz car on ",p:13,x:200,y:406,w:385,h:24},
{t:"a mini-assembly line where you are in ",p:13,x:200,y:438,w:489,h:24},
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{t:"Then pick your chassiz.",p:13,x:243,y:640,w:214,h:18},
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{t:"Listen to RIDESOUNDZ, select",p:13,x:469,y:847,w:283,h:18},
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{t:"to roll?",p:13,x:310,y:1038,w:61,h:18},
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{t:"ally millions of ways to do that.    ",p:13,x:823,y:1174,w:363,h:22},
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{t:"Build a street ride, build a",p:13,x:1353,y:431,w:278,h:22},
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{t:"thing else? No problem,",p:13,x:1353,y:661,w:259,h:22},
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{t:"& Store Manager Matthew Patton",p:13,x:806,y:715,w:267,h:17},
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{t:"Page 14 Both Sides of the Bridge Vol 12   2009",p:14,x:167,y:1613,w:463,h:29},
{t:"Popular old Branson restaurant re-opens",p:14,x:181,y:207,w:1090,h:70},
{t:"Holy mole, Pepper Bellies is BACK",p:14,x:181,y:283,w:1172,h:104},
{t:"By Earl Stresak",p:14,x:176,y:439,w:150,h:22},
{t:"Back in the day, when Pepper Bellies was",p:14,x:206,y:466,w:419,h:25},
{t:"located in historic downtown Branson, the",p:14,x:176,y:494,w:417,h:25},
{t:"restaurant packed in hungry locals craving the",p:14,x:176,y:521,w:461,h:25},
{t:"eatery’s homestyle Mexican fare. The portion",p:14,x:176,y:548,w:450,h:25},
{t:"sizes were mucho generous, and the taste",p:14,x:176,y:575,w:425,h:25},
{t:"rivaled that found in the Southwestern United",p:14,x:176,y:602,w:451,h:25},
{t:"States. The food was prepared in a lighter man-",p:14,x:176,y:629,w:477,h:25},
{t:"ner than typical Mexican cuisine.",p:14,x:176,y:656,w:327,h:25},
{t:"Like other businesses along what was then",p:14,x:210,y:683,w:431,h:25},
{t:"lower Main St., that ended at Lake Taneycomo,",p:14,x:176,y:710,w:471,h:25},
{t:"Pepper Bellies sold their holdings to make room",p:14,x:176,y:737,w:479,h:25},
{t:"for the Branson Landing development. That was",p:14,x:176,y:764,w:481,h:25},
{t:"in 2001. It was a happy day for city progress,",p:14,x:176,y:791,w:451,h:25},
{t:"but a sad one for Pepper Bellies’ fans, who",p:14,x:176,y:817,w:431,h:25},
{t:"included shopkeepers, doctors, lawyers, hospital",p:14,x:176,y:844,w:485,h:25},
{t:"workers, city hall staff, and visitors from all over.",p:14,x:176,y:871,w:479,h:25},
{t:"The good news is that owners George and",p:14,x:210,y:898,w:427,h:25},
{t:"Debra Ioannides, along with daughter April",p:14,x:176,y:925,w:426,h:25},
{t:"Heaton, have reopened Pepper Bellies.",p:14,x:176,y:952,w:394,h:25},
{t:"Joining them is kitchen manager, America Hurt,",p:14,x:176,y:979,w:473,h:25},
{t:"and husband David. America worked at the orig-",p:14,x:176,y:1006,w:483,h:25},
{t:"inal Pepper Bellies.",p:14,x:176,y:1033,w:193,h:25},
{t:"It’s a team of amigos, restaurant pros, that is",p:14,x:210,y:1060,w:447,h:25},
{t:"a sure-fire formula for a family dining experience",p:14,x:176,y:1087,w:484,h:25},
{t:"worth the short drive over to Compton Ridge.",p:14,x:176,y:1114,w:451,h:25},
{t:"The new Pepper Bellies is located on Hwy 265,",p:14,x:176,y:1141,w:474,h:25},
{t:"one quarter mile south of Hwy 76.",p:14,x:176,y:1168,w:339,h:25},
{t:"Original favorites back -- and more.",p:14,x:176,y:1195,w:380,h:25},
{t:"The Pepper Bellies gang has brought along",p:14,x:210,y:1222,w:435,h:25},
{t:"the original menu favorites, plus added some",p:14,x:176,y:1249,w:450,h:25},
{t:"new items. ",p:14,x:176,y:1276,w:114,h:25},
{t:"Back in1996, when Pepper Bellies first",p:14,x:210,y:1303,w:386,h:25},
{t:"opened, word spread pronto, about the restau-",p:14,x:176,y:1330,w:466,h:25},
{t:"rant’s fresh flour tortilla chips and Debra’s home-",p:14,x:176,y:1356,w:486,h:25},
{t:"made salsa. That tasty starter is alive and well",p:14,x:176,y:1383,w:463,h:25},
{t:"at the new location and a pleasant way to begin",p:14,x:176,y:1410,w:478,h:25},
{t:"the Pepper Bellies experience while pondering",p:14,x:176,y:1437,w:464,h:25},
{t:"your menu selection. ",p:14,x:176,y:1464,w:215,h:25},
{t:"The selections, like the portions, are ample.",p:14,x:210,y:1491,w:436,h:25},
{t:"There is plenty of variety to choose from - appe-",p:14,x:176,y:1518,w:482,h:25},
{t:"tizers, salads, combination and specialty plates",p:14,x:176,y:1545,w:471,h:25},
{t:"and desserts.",p:14,x:176,y:1572,w:135,h:25},
{t:"Appetizers include two types of stuffed",p:14,x:728,y:1029,w:385,h:25},
{t:"cheese jalapenos, accompanied by PB’s ",p:14,x:701,y:1056,w:411,h:25},
{t:"Special Dip, Bean Dip, Guacamole Dip, and",p:14,x:701,y:1083,w:439,h:25},
{t:"Nachos Grande,   plus, Seafood Nachos",p:14,x:701,y:1110,w:405,h:25},
{t:"(crab meat, melted cheeses) and a new item,",p:14,x:701,y:1137,w:453,h:25},
{t:"Chicken Tortilla Soup.",p:14,x:701,y:1164,w:218,h:25},
{t:"Salads include Taco; Seafood; and",p:14,x:736,y:1191,w:348,h:25},
{t:"Chicken Fajita.",p:14,x:701,y:1218,w:148,h:25},
{t:"Old popular specialties include the signa-",p:14,x:729,y:1245,w:412,h:25},
{t:"ture Big Burrito. There is a Taco Platter;",p:14,x:701,y:1272,w:397,h:25},
{t:"Chimichanga; Chili Rellenos; Enchiladas,",p:14,x:701,y:1299,w:411,h:25},
{t:"(chicken, seafood, beef, and and a new",p:14,x:701,y:1326,w:395,h:25},
{t:"Enchilada Camarones). Quesadilla Grande,",p:14,x:701,y:1353,w:436,h:25},
{t:"PB’s Fajitas and combination plates. New",p:14,x:701,y:1380,w:415,h:25},
{t:"is the Green Chili Verde Burrito.",p:14,x:701,y:1407,w:319,h:25},
{t:"American dishes include hamburger, hot",p:14,x:728,y:1434,w:403,h:25},
{t:"chicken sandwich, green chili burger, and",p:14,x:701,y:1461,w:415,h:25},
{t:"the new Southwestern Sirloin.",p:14,x:701,y:1488,w:298,h:25},
{t:"There is also a children’s menu.    ",p:14,x:728,y:1514,w:347,h:25},
{t:"Among dessert offerings are Mexican",p:14,x:734,y:1541,w:374,h:25},
{t:"Fried Ice Cream, and a Praline Sundae fea-",p:14,x:701,y:1568,w:438,h:25},
{t:"turing April’s pralines. New  is",p:14,x:1239,y:462,w:295,h:25},
{t:"the Chocolate Chimichanga, a whole",p:14,x:1239,y:489,w:368,h:25},
{t:"chocolate bar wrapped in a flour tor-",p:14,x:1239,y:516,w:363,h:25},
{t:"tilla,deep fried and topped with french",p:14,x:1239,y:543,w:376,h:25},
{t:"vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce.",p:14,x:1239,y:570,w:388,h:25},
{t:"(As owner of Chocolat in Branson,",p:14,x:1239,y:597,w:343,h:25},
{t:"April knows confections -- especially",p:14,x:1239,y:624,w:363,h:25},
{t:"chocolate).",p:14,x:1239,y:651,w:109,h:25},
{t:"Pepper Bellies offers domestic beer",p:14,x:1266,y:678,w:356,h:25},
{t:"and also imported Mexican varieties,",p:14,x:1239,y:705,w:366,h:25},
{t:"margaritas, daquiris, pina coladas, and",p:14,x:1239,y:732,w:387,h:25},
{t:"house wines.",p:14,x:1239,y:759,w:131,h:25},
{t:"The Ionnides designed the restau-",p:14,x:1273,y:786,w:342,h:25},
{t:"rant’s interior decor themselves adding",p:14,x:1239,y:813,w:387,h:25},
{t:"to a pleasurable dining experience.  ",p:14,x:1239,y:840,w:364,h:25},
{t:"What do customers say?",p:14,x:1239,y:867,w:267,h:25},
{t:"One element of Pepper Bellies",p:14,x:1287,y:894,w:307,h:25},
{t:"past popularity was Mexican food",p:14,x:1239,y:920,w:334,h:25},
{t:"cooked a bit lighter than the norm.",p:14,x:1239,y:947,w:343,h:25},
{t:"George said “We use quality ingredi-",p:14,x:1239,y:974,w:367,h:25},
{t:"ents, beef, cheeses, and good season-",p:14,x:1239,y:1001,w:389,h:25},
{t:"ings, plus we drain everything ",p:14,x:1239,y:1028,w:305,h:25},
{t:"very well for a light taste.”",p:14,x:1182,y:1055,w:257,h:25},
{t:"In a recent after-dinner comment, a",p:14,x:1243,y:1082,w:353,h:25},
{t:"customer to  Pepper Bellies said it all. “I’m",p:14,x:1182,y:1109,w:423,h:25},
{t:"so glad Pepper Bellies re-opened,” the man",p:14,x:1182,y:1136,w:436,h:25},
{t:"said. “This is as good as the food I’ve had in",p:14,x:1182,y:1163,w:444,h:25},
{t:"New Mexico.”  He had been a customer at",p:14,x:1182,y:1190,w:424,h:25},
{t:"the old Pepper Bellies and was happy to",p:14,x:1182,y:1217,w:405,h:25},
{t:"discover they had reopened.   ",p:14,x:1182,y:1244,w:305,h:25},
{t:"Open",p:14,x:1215,y:1321,w:52,h:24},
{t:"11 a.m. - 9 p.m.",p:14,x:1167,y:1348,w:147,h:24},
{t:"Tues - Sat.",p:14,x:1189,y:1374,w:102,h:24},
{t:"11a.m. - 3 p.m.",p:14,x:1170,y:1401,w:141,h:24},
{t:"Sunday",p:14,x:1204,y:1427,w:73,h:24},
{t:"5378 Hwy 265",p:14,x:1174,y:1453,w:133,h:24},
{t:"Branson",p:14,x:1199,y:1480,w:82,h:24},
{t:"417-338-1058 ",p:14,x:1177,y:1506,w:132,h:24},
{t:"America Hurt, ",p:14,x:727,y:998,w:126,h:20},
{t:"April Heaton and Debra Ioannides",p:14,x:867,y:998,w:297,h:20},
{t:"Pepper Bellies",p:14,x:1139,y:1270,w:216,h:42},
{t:"The ",p:14,x:1186,y:1563,w:37,h:20},
{t:"“Big Burrito”",p:14,x:1186,y:1585,w:114,h:20},
{t:"Page 15 Both Sides of the Bridge Vol 12   2009",p:15,x:1147,y:1615,w:463,h:29},
{t:"Anytime is time for Prayer,",p:15,x:419,y:199,w:429,h:40},
{t:"Especially at Christmas",p:15,x:447,y:243,w:373,h:40},
{t:"Prayer  of  Saint  Francis  of  Assisi",p:15,x:259,y:564,w:316,h:32},
{t:"Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.",p:15,x:252,y:604,w:329,h:18},
{t:"Where there is hatred, let me sow love;",p:15,x:273,y:626,w:288,h:18},
{t:"where there is injury, pardon;",p:15,x:309,y:648,w:215,h:18},
{t:"where there is doubt, faith;",p:15,x:319,y:670,w:195,h:18},
{t:"where there is despair, hope;",p:15,x:310,y:692,w:210,h:18},
{t:"where there is darkness, light;",p:15,x:308,y:714,w:215,h:18},
{t:"and where there is sadness, joy.",p:15,x:301,y:736,w:229,h:18},
{t:"O Divine Master, ",p:15,x:351,y:758,w:133,h:18},
{t:"grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;",p:15,x:183,y:780,w:464,h:18},
{t:"to be understood as to understand;",p:15,x:288,y:802,w:255,h:18},
{t:"to be loved as to love.",p:15,x:336,y:824,w:159,h:18},
{t:"For it is in giving that we receive;",p:15,x:296,y:846,w:238,h:18},
{t:"it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;",p:15,x:272,y:868,w:287,h:18},
{t:"and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. ",p:15,x:242,y:890,w:355,h:18},
{t:"Amen ",p:15,x:394,y:912,w:49,h:18},
{t:"(Source: The Prayer Guide)",p:15,x:315,y:934,w:204,h:18},
{t:"For  those who work  ",p:15,x:534,y:324,w:196,h:32},
{t:"on  Christmas Day ",p:15,x:540,y:358,w:184,h:32},
{t:"Lord.  As I spend today going about my work, help me to put",p:15,x:388,y:397,w:451,h:18},
{t:"aside any bitterness that I'm not celebrating at home with loved",p:15,x:384,y:420,w:458,h:18},
{t:"ones. I ask you, Loving Father, to give me a special sense of",p:15,x:395,y:442,w:436,h:18},
{t:"your presence as I meet people, that I may shed on them the",p:15,x:390,y:464,w:446,h:18},
{t:"light of the Bethlehem Star, the Spirit of Christmas. ",p:15,x:426,y:486,w:381,h:18},
{t:"Amen",p:15,x:591,y:508,w:45,h:18},
{t:"(Source: The Prayer Guide)",p:15,x:511,y:530,w:204,h:18},
{t:"A  Christmas Prayer by Robert Louis Stevenson",p:15,x:261,y:971,w:459,h:32},
{t:"Loving Father, Help us remember the birth of Jesus, ",p:15,x:299,y:1010,w:389,h:18},
{t:"that we may share in the song of the angels, ",p:15,x:333,y:1032,w:321,h:18},
{t:"the gladness of the shepherds, ",p:15,x:381,y:1054,w:224,h:18},
{t:"and worship of the wise men. ",p:15,x:384,y:1077,w:219,h:18},
{t:"Close the door of hate and open the door of love all over the world. Let kindness",p:15,x:193,y:1121,w:596,h:18},
{t:"come with every gift and good desires with every greeting. Deliver us from evil by the",p:15,x:182,y:1143,w:619,h:18},
{t:"blessing which Christ brings, and teach us to be merry with clear hearts. ",p:15,x:230,y:1165,w:526,h:18},
{t:"May the Christmas morning make us happy to be thy children, and Christmas evening",p:15,x:176,y:1209,w:629,h:18},
{t:"bring us to our beds with grateful thoughts, forgiving and forgiven,",p:15,x:251,y:1231,w:479,h:18},
{t:"for Jesus' sake. Amen.",p:15,x:419,y:1253,w:161,h:18},
{t:"(Source: The Prayer Guide)",p:15,x:392,y:1275,w:204,h:18},
{t:"Source  unknown  - early Scottish",p:15,x:210,y:1337,w:306,h:32},
{t:"Deep peace of the running wave to you,",p:15,x:217,y:1376,w:291,h:18},
{t:"Deep peace of the flowing air to you,",p:15,x:228,y:1398,w:270,h:18},
{t:"Deep peace of the quiet earth to you,",p:15,x:226,y:1420,w:273,h:18},
{t:"Deep peace of the shining stars to you,",p:15,x:221,y:1442,w:283,h:18},
{t:"Deep peace of the Son of Peace to you, for ever.",p:15,x:184,y:1465,w:357,h:18},
{t:"(Source: Prayers of the Early Church",p:15,x:228,y:1487,w:269,h:18},
{t:"Christian Prayer and Resources",p:15,x:248,y:1509,w:229,h:18},
{t:"inspired by the Celtic Christian Church)",p:15,x:217,y:1531,w:292,h:18},
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{t:"The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light,",p:18,x:1043,y:943,w:401,h:22},
{t:"I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight.",p:18,x:1041,y:964,w:405,h:22},
{t:"My wife was asleep, her head on my chest,",p:18,x:1068,y:984,w:351,h:22},
{t:"My daughter beside me, angelic in rest.",p:18,x:1082,y:1005,w:322,h:22},
{t:"Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white,",p:18,x:1076,y:1025,w:336,h:22},
{t:"Transforming the yard to a winter delight. ",p:18,x:1070,y:1045,w:351,h:22},
{t:"The sparkling lights in the tree I believe,",p:18,x:1076,y:1086,w:329,h:22},
{t:"Completed the magic that was Christmas Eve.",p:18,x:1055,y:1107,w:377,h:22},
{t:"My eyelids were heavy, my breathing was deep,",p:18,x:1046,y:1127,w:396,h:22},
{t:"Secure and surrounded by love I would sleep.",p:18,x:1055,y:1147,w:377,h:22},
{t:"In perfect contentment, or so it would seem,",p:18,x:1063,y:1168,w:360,h:22},
{t:"So I slumbered, perhaps I started to dream. ",p:18,x:1067,y:1188,w:359,h:22},
{t:"The sound wasn't loud, and it wasn't too near,",p:18,x:1052,y:1229,w:378,h:22},
{t:"But I opened my eyes when it tickled my ear. ",p:18,x:1058,y:1250,w:375,h:22},
{t:"Perhaps just a cough, I didn't quite know, ",p:18,x:1073,y:1270,w:346,h:22},
{t:"Then the sure sound of footsteps outside in the snow.",p:18,x:1022,y:1311,w:438,h:22},
{t:"My soul gave a tremble, I struggled to hear,",p:18,x:1065,y:1331,w:357,h:22},
{t:"And I crept to the door just to see who was near.  ",p:18,x:1044,y:1352,w:408,h:22},
{t:"Standing out in the cold and the dark of the night,",p:18,x:1038,y:1372,w:410,h:22},
{t:"A lone figure stood, his face weary and tight. ",p:18,x:1059,y:1392,w:373,h:22},
{t:"A soldier, I puzzled, some twenty years old,",p:18,x:1063,y:1413,w:361,h:22},
{t:"Perhaps a Marine, huddled here in the cold.",p:18,x:1064,y:1433,w:359,h:22},
{t:"Alone in the dark, he looked up and smiled,",p:18,x:1063,y:1454,w:361,h:22},
{t:"Standing watch over me, and my wife and my child. ",p:18,x:1026,y:1474,w:435,h:22},
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{t:"\"What are you doing?\" I asked without fear,",p:19,x:287,y:216,w:359,h:22},
{t:"\"Come in this moment, it's freezing out here!",p:19,x:286,y:236,w:365,h:22},
{t:"Put down your pack, brush the snow from your sleeve,",p:19,x:243,y:256,w:451,h:22},
{t:"You should be at home on a cold Christmas Eve!\"",p:19,x:267,y:277,w:405,h:22},
{t:"For barely a moment I saw his eyes shift,",p:19,x:302,y:297,w:334,h:22},
{t:"Away from the cold and the snow blown in drifts.",p:19,x:264,y:318,w:410,h:22},
{t:"To the window that danced with a warm fire's light",p:19,x:255,y:359,w:422,h:22},
{t:"Then he sighed and he said \"It’s really all right,",p:19,x:276,y:379,w:386,h:22},
{t:"I'm out here by choice. I'm here every night.\"",p:19,x:286,y:399,w:367,h:22},
{t:"\"It's my duty to stand at the front of the line,",p:19,x:287,y:420,w:364,h:22},
{t:"That separates you from the darkest of times. ",p:19,x:284,y:440,w:375,h:22},
{t:"No one had to ask or beg or implore me,",p:19,x:301,y:481,w:332,h:22},
{t:"I'm proud to stand here like my fathers before me.",p:19,x:264,y:501,w:411,h:22},
{t:"My Gramps died at ' Pearl on a day in December,\"",p:19,x:264,y:522,w:411,h:22},
{t:"Then he sighed, \"That's a Christmas 'Gram always remembers.\"",p:19,x:210,y:542,w:518,h:22},
{t:"My dad stood his watch in the jungles of ' Nam ',",p:19,x:268,y:563,w:401,h:22},
{t:"And now it is my turn and so, here I am..  ",p:19,x:300,y:583,w:348,h:22},
{t:"I've not seen my own son in more than a while,",p:19,x:275,y:624,w:387,h:22},
{t:"But my wife sends me pictures, he's sure got her smile. ",p:19,x:245,y:644,w:454,h:22},
{t:"Then he bent and he carefully pulled from his bag,",p:19,x:262,y:665,w:414,h:22},
{t:"The red, white, and blue... an American flag.",p:19,x:287,y:685,w:364,h:22},
{t:"I can live through the cold and the being alone,",p:19,x:276,y:706,w:386,h:22},
{t:"Away from my family, my house and my home.  ",p:19,x:272,y:726,w:405,h:22},
{t:"I can stand at my post through the rain and the sleet,",p:19,x:792,y:216,w:433,h:22},
{t:"I can sleep in a foxhole with little to eat. ",p:19,x:848,y:236,w:331,h:22},
{t:"I can carry the weight of killing another,",p:19,x:846,y:256,w:329,h:22},
{t:"Or lay down my life with my sister and brother..",p:19,x:812,y:277,w:398,h:22},
{t:"Who stand at the front against any and all,",p:19,x:836,y:297,w:349,h:22},
{t:"To ensure for all time that this flag will not fall.\"  ",p:19,x:814,y:318,w:404,h:22},
{t:"\" So go back inside,\" he said, \"harbor no fright,",p:19,x:818,y:338,w:380,h:22},
{t:"Your family is waiting and I'll be all right.\"",p:19,x:836,y:359,w:350,h:22},
{t:"\"But isn't there something I can do, at the least,",p:19,x:819,y:399,w:384,h:22},
{t:"Give you money,\" I asked, \"or prepare you a feast?",p:19,x:801,y:420,w:414,h:22},
{t:"It seems all too little for all that you've done, ",p:19,x:829,y:440,w:369,h:22},
{t:"For being away from your wife and your son.\"  ",p:19,x:821,y:461,w:390,h:22},
{t:"Then his eye welled a tear that held no regret,",p:19,x:821,y:501,w:375,h:22},
{t:"\"Just tell us you love us, and never forget. ",p:19,x:840,y:522,w:347,h:22},
{t:"To fight for our rights back at home while we're gone,",p:19,x:790,y:542,w:441,h:22},
{t:"To stand your own watch, no matter how long.",p:19,x:818,y:563,w:386,h:22},
{t:"For when we come home, either standing or dead,",p:19,x:805,y:583,w:411,h:22},
{t:"To know you remember we fought and we bled.",p:19,x:813,y:604,w:396,h:22},
{t:"Is payment enough, and with that we will trust, ",p:19,x:815,y:624,w:396,h:22},
{t:"That we mattered to you as you mattered to us.\"",p:19,x:813,y:644,w:395,h:22},
{t:"LCDR Jeff Giles, SC, USN",p:19,x:917,y:693,w:225,h:20},
{t:"30th Naval Construction Regiment",p:19,x:866,y:716,w:301,h:20},
{t:"OIC, Logistics Cell One",p:19,x:914,y:738,w:204,h:20},
{t:"Al Taqqadum, Iraq ",p:19,x:939,y:762,w:165,h:20},
{t:"Page 20 Both Sides of the Bridge  Vol 12       2009",p:20,x:172,y:1607,w:493,h:29},
{t:"Call it a bivouac in downtown Branson",p:20,x:213,y:763,w:387,h:27},
{t:"where Bob Rice waits patiently to ambush pass-",p:20,x:173,y:793,w:475,h:27},
{t:"ing veterans with a heart-felt word of thanks for",p:20,x:173,y:822,w:474,h:27},
{t:"their service.",p:20,x:173,y:851,w:127,h:27},
{t:"He also gives them a guardian angel and",p:20,x:213,y:881,w:400,h:27},
{t:"maybe a jeep ride.",p:20,x:173,y:910,w:181,h:27},
{t:"The whole idea",p:20,x:206,y:940,w:152,h:27},
{t:"came to him when Rice",p:20,x:173,y:969,w:233,h:27},
{t:"said he received some",p:20,x:173,y:998,w:217,h:27},
{t:"marching orders right",p:20,x:173,y:1028,w:213,h:27},
{t:"from the top of the",p:20,x:173,y:1057,w:186,h:27},
{t:"chain of command.",p:20,x:173,y:1087,w:189,h:27},
{t:"\"The Lord had laid",p:20,x:213,y:1116,w:188,h:27},
{t:"it on my heart to do an",p:20,x:173,y:1145,w:225,h:27},
{t:"outreach to veterans,\"",p:20,x:173,y:1175,w:214,h:27},
{t:"Rice, a retired civil",p:20,x:173,y:1204,w:189,h:27},
{t:"service worker said. \"I",p:20,x:173,y:1234,w:222,h:27},
{t:"bought a jeep, sight",p:20,x:173,y:1263,w:193,h:27},
{t:"unseen, off of E-bay.",p:20,x:173,y:1292,w:205,h:27},
{t:"He uses the olive drab",p:20,x:173,y:1322,w:220,h:27},
{t:"old U.S. Army work",p:20,x:173,y:1351,w:201,h:27},
{t:"horse to give veterans a",p:20,x:173,y:1381,w:233,h:27},
{t:"free ride and a mini re-",p:20,x:173,y:1410,w:228,h:27},
{t:"con of the sights and",p:20,x:173,y:1439,w:205,h:27},
{t:"sounds of Branson.",p:20,x:173,y:1469,w:189,h:27},
{t:"The guardian angel comes in the form of a",p:20,x:213,y:1498,w:421,h:27},
{t:"Everyone,",p:20,x:987,y:159,w:541,h:139},
{t:"in their ",p:20,x:987,y:306,w:432,h:139},
{t:"own way",p:20,x:987,y:453,w:473,h:139},
{t:"small card with a metal casting of an angel",p:20,x:680,y:762,w:424,h:27},
{t:"fastened to it.",p:20,x:680,y:791,w:133,h:27},
{t:"\"This angel for your pocket is not a good",p:20,x:720,y:820,w:406,h:27},
{t:"luck charm,\" the card proclaims. \"It won't",p:20,x:680,y:850,w:413,h:27},
{t:"keep you out of trouble. It won't keep you",p:20,x:680,y:879,w:415,h:27},
{t:"from stubbing your toe, but",p:20,x:852,y:909,w:271,h:27},
{t:"may it be a constant",p:20,x:852,y:938,w:198,h:27},
{t:"reminder of God's love for",p:20,x:852,y:967,w:262,h:27},
{t:"you. Thank you for your",p:20,x:852,y:997,w:242,h:27},
{t:"service and dedication to",p:20,x:852,y:1026,w:246,h:27},
{t:"our country. May God bless",p:20,x:852,y:1056,w:275,h:27},
{t:"you!\"",p:20,x:852,y:1085,w:54,h:27},
{t:"He also gives away",p:20,x:892,y:1114,w:191,h:27},
{t:"small American flags, flag",p:20,x:852,y:1144,w:260,h:27},
{t:"pins, coloring books for",p:20,x:852,y:1173,w:235,h:27},
{t:"children and New",p:20,x:852,y:1203,w:175,h:27},
{t:"Testaments.",p:20,x:852,y:1232,w:116,h:27},
{t:"\"Everything we do is",p:20,x:892,y:1261,w:208,h:27},
{t:"for free,\" Rice said. \"If we",p:20,x:852,y:1291,w:261,h:27},
{t:"get any contributions, it",p:20,x:852,y:1320,w:234,h:27},
{t:"goes to replenish the stock,",p:20,x:852,y:1350,w:268,h:27},
{t:"and buy gas for the jeep.\"",p:20,x:852,y:1379,w:253,h:27},
{t:"Rice has been doing",p:20,x:899,y:1408,w:199,h:27},
{t:"this since July, 2009. ",p:20,x:852,y:1438,w:213,h:27},
{t:"It started with life savers, then the",p:20,x:727,y:1467,w:336,h:27},
{t:"angels, and the rest. ",p:20,x:680,y:1497,w:202,h:27},
{t:"\"It has just mushroomed,\" He said he has",p:20,x:1205,y:760,w:408,h:27},
{t:"paid for much of his benevolent enterprise out",p:20,x:1171,y:789,w:456,h:27},
{t:"of his own pocket.",p:20,x:1171,y:819,w:182,h:27},
{t:"\"I try to come down here a half a day each",p:20,x:1205,y:848,w:421,h:27},
{t:"week, usually on Saturday,\" Rice said, whose",p:20,x:1171,y:878,w:448,h:27},
{t:"wife also joins him. Weather permitting, some-",p:20,x:1171,y:907,w:464,h:27},
{t:"times he is at his post extra days of the week.",p:20,x:1171,y:936,w:449,h:27},
{t:"Rice said Starbucks has been extremely",p:20,x:1211,y:966,w:391,h:27},
{t:"generous in allowing him and his jeep to take",p:20,x:1171,y:995,w:449,h:27},
{t:"up a space in",p:20,x:1503,y:1025,w:129,h:27},
{t:"the café's",p:20,x:1503,y:1054,w:91,h:27},
{t:"parking lot.",p:20,x:1503,y:1083,w:113,h:27},
{t:"When he is",p:20,x:1503,y:1113,w:111,h:27},
{t:"out giving",p:20,x:1503,y:1142,w:100,h:27},
{t:"veterans a",p:20,x:1503,y:1172,w:99,h:27},
{t:"jeep ride,",p:20,x:1503,y:1201,w:91,h:27},
{t:"they let him",p:20,x:1503,y:1230,w:118,h:27},
{t:"place an orange traffic cone in the space to",p:20,x:1171,y:1260,w:423,h:27},
{t:"keep his spot.",p:20,x:1171,y:1289,w:135,h:27},
{t:"\"It's their space, not mine,\" he said, \"they",p:20,x:1211,y:1319,w:408,h:27},
{t:"have been very supportive.\"",p:20,x:1171,y:1348,w:275,h:27},
{t:"\"Everything we do is to honor our veter-",p:20,x:1218,y:1377,w:401,h:27},
{t:"ans. That is the primary thing, and to honor",p:20,x:1171,y:1407,w:429,h:27},
{t:"our God. ",p:20,x:1171,y:1436,w:94,h:27},
{t:"Page 21 Both Sides of the Bridge Vol 12   2009",p:21,x:1153,y:1607,w:463,h:29},
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{t:"Merry Christmas, and Best Wishes ",p:23,x:311,y:1123,w:1183,h:88},
{t:"for a prosperous New Year!",p:23,x:420,y:1192,w:945,h:88},
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