bransonglobe.com LOCAL Applications open for CARES Act funds Submitted to Branson Globe BRANSON, MO. – Taney County is accepting applications for “CARES Act” funds for Phase I of COVID-19 expense reimbursements. Phase I is for local governament entities and non-profits exclusively, and can only include non-budgeted COVID-related expenses incurred March 1 to June 30. Deadline to submit applications is July 24, 2020. On March 27 Congress passed, and President Trump signed into law, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”). The CARES Act appropriated $150 billion to the relief fund. The funds are to be used to make payments for specified uses based on the requirements • JANET ELLIS Continued from page 1 continue working on her health and caring for her mother. “For 26 years I’ve been a human alarm clock here in the Ozarks,” Ellis smiled. “God has led me through all of these incredible experiences through all of these years.” Ellis has been a cheerleader for the area, and has championed many causes. She has received the Care for Kids Award from the Branson/ Lakes Area Chamber of Comof the CARES Act requirements and United States Department of Treasury guidance. Generally, the CARES Act provides that payments may only be used to cover costs that: (1) are necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency with respect to COVID-19; (2) were not accounted for in the budget most recently approved as of March 27, 2020 for the government; and (3) were incurred during the period that begins on March 1 and ends on December 30, 2020. Expenditures must be used for actions taken to respond to the public health emergency. Funds may not be used to fill shortfalls in government revenue to cover expenditures that would not othmerce; and developed the Teacher of the Month program, recognizing many well-deserving educators in the region. Ellis has also won several awards from the Missouri Broadcasters Association, including morning show of the year twice, and recognition for many commercials, public service announcements and special programs. “Janet made people better, whether it was nervous kids doing their first on-air stint, or nervous businesspeople rushing through recording a commercial,” Willoughby said. “Janet was a true professional.” erwise qualify under the CARES Act. Expenditures using CARES Act fund payments must be reasonably necessary. For further information, please refer to the guidance issued by Treasury on April 22, 2020, and May 4, 2020. On April 28, 2020, Taney County received information and guidance from the office of the Missouri State Treasurer regarding the distribution of CARES Act funds from the State of Missouri to Taney County. After approving and returning a certification for payment to the State of Missouri, on May 6, Taney County received $6,561,471. Here is the link to the application: https://www.bransonchamber.com/covid19resourcepage/ According to Willoughby, plans are underway for a new morning show after Ellis signs-off on July 31, however details are not yet available. He did share that there may be special projects in the future that could bring Ellis back to the booth. “So, I’m not really going to say goodbye,” Ellis said. “I’ll just say ‘see ya’.” “The world would be better if we had more people like Janet Ellis,” Willoughby said. “We might always be looking for our cell phones, but it would be better.” FRAZIER is a 1.5 year old male Labrador Retriever mix. He was owner relinquished. He gets along well with other dogs and cats. He is mostly house trained and does well on a leash. This gentle guy is ready for a forever home. July 17 - 18, 2020 • 3 Pets of the Week Tri-Lakes Humane Society, Reeds Spring Call (417) 272-8113 or visit www.tri-lakeshumanesoc.org SAMANTHA is a 3 year old female. She was owner relinquished. This girl knows how pretty she is and posed like a rock star on picture day. She is afraid of children and would probably do best as an only pet. Come and check this girl out.
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