Monthly Archives: December 2005

The story of the year for 2005, “Branson wins Tif-man Championship?”

the City of Branson has a seemingly insatiable greed to use TIF (Tax Increment Financing) regardless of the cost to its citizens and neighbors.
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Merry Christmas

…or, in the spirit of that love, a Happy Hanukah, Happy Kwanzaa, or just the joy, peace, and love of the Christmas Season. Continue reading

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The Grand Exposition is not all that’s new for Branson’s Silver Dollar City in 2006

New “Southern Gospel Picnic,” and exciting new features to their existing festivals plus the Grand Exposition.
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“Happy Holidays” or “Seasons Greetings” my foot, ‘Merry CHRISTmas!”

The “Grinch” never came any closer to stealing the meaning of Christmas than has being “politically correct.” Continue reading

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Bah-Humbug editiorial cartoon on Branson’s use of the TIF

John Logan, Branson’s premier editorial cartoonist’s impression of latest antics of the Branson TIF Commission Continue reading

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Branson, TIF if you must but satisfy the concerns of those who are educating our children, please!

Branson cost area taxpayers millions to keep big boxes out of Hollister. Continue reading

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Special Branson reunion performance celebrates the Lennon Sisters 50th anniversary!

..even after 50 years, the Lennon Sisters are still “America’s Sweethearts of Song.” Continue reading

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This is Branson, Missouri – “Happy Holidays” nothing, “Merry Christmas” to you too Wal-Mart!

… insipid little Wal-Mart smiley face…slashing Christmas from Wal-Mart stores.. Continue reading

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New Book byBranson Area Author Goes Politically Incorrect over Taboo Topics

Author Demands Christians Stop ‘Playing Church’… Continue reading

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Will the city of Branson and its marketing partners keep faith with the voters?

Will Branson be able to market competatively? Continue reading

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Pearl Harbor Day ceremony downtown Branson

…ceremony at 11 a.m. on the Lake Taneycomo lakefront… Continue reading

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Branson’s December character trait is Compassion/Kindess – caring for others

Branson’s character trait for December is Compassion/Kindess – caring for others…. Continue reading

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