INSIDE...page 7 WORDS TO LIVE BY... Super Fantastic Cheesecake: Superlatives aside, it is really good! The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread? Psalm 27:1 Always FREE! Your source for local news and entertainment June 12-13, 2020 • Vol. 1, Issue 97 Groninger Scholarship Essay, winner Rae Woods Citizens Police Academy gets an up-close look at BPD’s K9 teams. (BPD Facebook photo) Citizens Police Academy offers a closer look at Branson Police Department By David Stoltz, Branson Globe Correspondent Ever wondered what it would be like to enforce the laws in a small city that attracts upwards of 8 million tourists a year? Here’s your chance to find out! The Branson Police Department is accepting applications for the Citizens Police Academy – a 12-week behind-the-scenes look at the BPD. Topics range from patrol procedures and tactical operations (SWAT) to traffic enforcement and crime scene processing. Participants will get a department tour and also meet BPD’s K9 team, and at the course conSEE ACADEMY, PAGE 2 By Rae Woods In your own words, give the history of the oath of enlistment given to each member of the Armed Services as they are sworn in to serve our country. The idea of a sacred vow to service originated during the time of the Roman empire. Roman soldiers swore these promises, or oaths, to specific generals, leaders, and wars. For the United States however, the meaning of an oath changed on the 29th of September, 1789. This oath, which all members of service in the United States took, was different from the oaths of the Romans. The Oath of Enlistment for members of the armed services of the United States isn’t a question of allegiance to a temporary leader of war, but to the constitution and the country it defines Two years after the Constitution was signed during the first session of the first congress on June 1,1789, the first bill was passed and became law. Statue 1, Chapter 1 established the requirements and procedures for constitutional oaths. The significance of this bill being the Highs near 90. Lows in the 60s. WEATHER...page 10 Rae Woods. photo) Branson Globe first statute implemented by the nation’s first official congress is not to be missed: the founding fathers knew the importance and necessity of an oath of service. Since its inception, the oath has undergone minor changes to clarify the meaning of the promise undertaken. In 1862, the word “defended” was added to define loyalty during the Civil war. At that same time, the officer oath was separated from the enlisted oath to specSEE ESSAY, PAGE 5
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