Healing Tree Health Club owner Joy Watson, center, and her husband Tom on Dec. 14 present a $1,500 donation to Branson Fire Department Cpt. Jason Bruck, left, and Battalion Chief Josh Boehm, right. The money is earmarked for firefighter safety improvement purchases and brings the Watsons’ donation total to $5,000 over four years.
Photo provided by Cora Scott
New Morning, New Year
Newly elected Greene County Presiding Commissioner Bob Dixon, far left, speaks during the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s first 2019 Good Morning, Springfield on Jan. 3.
Photo provided by Cora Scott
New Morning, New Year
During the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s first 2019 Good Morning, Springfield on Jan. 3, Bass Pro Shops’ Melissa Bondy participates in a sporting events panel with Convention & Visitors Bureau CEO Tracy Kimberlin and City Manager Jason Gage.
SBJ photo by Wes Hamilton
Infomercial Expert
SBJ Editorial Director Eric Olson, right, on Dec. 18 interviews Scott Opfer, founder and president of Opfer Communications Inc. The monthly guest for SBJ’s 12 People You Need to Know live interview series, Opfer spoke about his company’s famous infomercials and announced plans to build a new office and studio in Chesterfield Village.