Monthly Archives: October 2004

A Halloween scare – The shortest war since the “six day” war between Israel and Egypt in 1967

Posted on October 31, 2004 by Gary Groman aka The Ole Seagull

One would be hard pressed to deny the reality of the active struggle going on between Branson and Hollister… Continue reading →

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Carrie Joy Andreas first Branson Idol

Posted on October 31, 2004 by Press Release

From over 500 who auditioned to one winner… Continue reading →

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Convention center designs unveiled- Branson Landing status report

Posted on October 27, 2004 by Reference

Designs were unveiled for the 210,000-square-foot convention center… Continue reading →

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Fishing Report- Lake Taneycomo October 24

Posted on October 24, 2004 by Gary Groman aka The Ole Seagull

No nonsense concise report by folks that love to fish Taneycomo… Continue reading →

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Give me a break- paying a tourism tax is a good investment for residents?

Posted on October 24, 2004 by Gary Groman aka The Ole Seagull

…marketing funds that it needs to effectively market all that Branson has to offer.

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Roy Clark to Judge Branson Idol Finals on October 22

Posted on October 17, 2004 by Press Release

From 500 in auditions to 5 finalists, the excitement will peak… Continue reading →

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Fishing Report- Lake Taneycomo October 17

Posted on October 17, 2004 by Gary Groman aka The Ole Seagull

No nonsense concise report by folks that love to fish Taneycomo… Continue reading →

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Big box TIF at Branson Hills is a no brainer!

Posted on October 17, 2004 by Gary Groman aka The Ole Seagull

…driving a nail. Both a rock and a hammer will get the job done… Continue reading →

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Branson Idols Semi Finals Update

Posted on October 10, 2004 by Press Release

Counting down to the Oct. 22 Finals Continue reading →

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Fishing Report- Lake Taneycomo October 10

Posted on October 10, 2004 by Gary Groman aka The Ole Seagull

No nonsense concise report by folks that love to fish Taneycomo… Continue reading →

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The TIF show and an Ole Seagull’s simplified “but for” TIF test

Posted on October 10, 2004 by Gary Groman aka The Ole Seagull

It will reduce the number of TIFs, their size, and put the risk where it belongs. Continue reading →

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Branson Band Wins Vahalla Championship

Posted on October 5, 2004 by Gary Groman aka The Ole Seagull

The pressure was on, but months of practice, individual dedication, and commitment paid off… Continue reading →

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Fishing Report- Lake Taneycomo October 3

Posted on October 4, 2004 by Gary Groman aka The Ole Seagull

No nonsense concise report by folks that love to fish Taneycomo… Continue reading →

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Women To Be Honored During Veterans’ Homecoming 2004

Posted on October 3, 2004 by Press Release

A Day-long event is scheduled for women veterans and active duty military women. Continue reading →

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Nixon and “Watergate” – is this Branson’s “Treegate?”

Posted on October 3, 2004 by Gary Groman aka The Ole Seagull

…Dody appears to “be a fountain bubbling over with misinformation”… Continue reading →

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Branson’s Newest Attraction – Branson Balloon Soars

Posted on October 1, 2004 by Gary Groman aka The Ole Seagull

200,000 foot 10 story tethered balloon ride opened on August 31..an impressive experience. Continue reading →

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