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Monthly Archives: December 2007
Major 2007 news story will “bridge” into 2008
The community was almost in shock when, in June, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) announced its intention to close the Business Highway 65/MO 76 Bridge across Lake Taneycomo (the bridge) for a year. The announcement came from MoDOT’s District 8 Continue reading
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Branson’s biggest news story of 2007 – “Earning back the benefit of the doubt position.”
In terms of the local Branson news stories for 2007 that will have the most lasting impact on Branson, now and in the future, the April election for mayor and aldermen just has to be right up there. Continue reading
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Branson’s elected officials have concerns about new Taneycomo Bridge
Branson Mayor Raeanne Presley recently said that there are some concerns among Branson’s elected officials regarding the construction of a new bridge over Lake Taneycomo. Continue reading
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Branson celebrates New Years Eve
With fireworks or without, by boat or on land, Branson will offer a variety of ways at a variety of prices to celebrate New Years Eve and usher in the New Year. From the all inclusive evening celebrations at the Chateau on the Lake or the Branson Convention Center to a quiet dinner for two at one of Branson’s fine restaurants Continue reading
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Can there be Christmas without CHRISTmas?
What does Christ have to do with CHRISTmas? Everything! Without Christ there can be no CHRISTmas. There can be a holiday, a season, festivals, and… Continue reading
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Justin Flom wins international magic award
Justin Flom, Branson’s rising star, brought home the People’s Choice Award in an extraordinary international magic festival held for the past two weeks in Malaysia.
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Hollister Santa Tradition Continues
Santa’s arrival was delayed about a week because of weather, but when he finally arrived at the Historic Hollister Train Depot on Dec. 16 the kids, parents and grandparents waiting for him did notseem to care. He arrived safely at about 3:00 p.m. in a Western Taney County Fire Protection Rescue Truck with a Hollister police escort. Continue reading
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Branson retaining outside company to help oversee convention center management
The city of Branson and the Hilton Hotels Corporation have something in common, neither one has managed a municipally owned convention center before. At its Dec. 18 meeting of the city of Branson’s Budget and Finance Committee (the committee) met with members of the Senate Hospitality Group (Senate) to discuss an asset management relationship. Continue reading
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Ex-Branson alderman wants “in your face” building height reduced
If ex-alderman David Edie’s request is honored, the decision that the previous board and mayor made to permit a 300 foot skyscraper to be built on one of Branson’s most prominent pieces of land will be reversed. Continue reading
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Was it a really a fake “phantom battle in the War on Christmas?”
Verbiage such as “phantom battle in the War on Christmas” and “pro-Christ bunch” show a sensitivity on the part of the News-Leader’s Editorial Board that is exceeded only by its arrogance and apparent lack of knowledge as to why the Branson Board of Aldermen need not fight the War on Christmas” because the “city’s Christmas spirit is obvious and the ‘war’ is fake.” Continue reading
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Hollister road projects address major traffic concerns
When the downtown Lake Taneycomo Bridge was closed for repairs for about a half a day in November, two major areas of traffic congestion were apparent. One was the back up of traffic coming off the south bound Highway 65 ramp to take Business Highway 65 back through Hollister. Continue reading
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It might not be by train but Santa’s coming to Hollister on Sunday
Santa agreed and, according to Assistant City Administrator, Vonnie Mathiesen, is scheduled to arrive at the Hollister Train Depot on Sunday, December 16, 2007 at 3:00 pm. Children will be able to talk with Santa and tell him what they want for Christmas. Continue reading
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Board supports Christmas as part of Ozark Mountain Christmas
“Christmas” has always been an inherent part of Ozark Mountain Christmas now it’s official. At the Dec. 10 meeting of the city of Branson’s Board of Aldermen,… Continue reading
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Board to decide how much Christmas is in Ozark Mountain Christmas
Alderman Marshall presented a resolution supporting “the celebration of Ozark Mountain Christmas.”
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Branson’s resolution is about “Christmas” not the establishment clause!
The “Christmas Resolution” that the city of Branson’s Board of Aldermen (the board) is voting on Dec. 10 is not an establishment clause or freedom of religion issue. From a pure legal, logic, and governmental function perspective it is a simple resolution of the board stating their support of Ozark Mountain Christmas and encouraging Branson businesses and residents to take actions that will support it. Continue reading
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Board narrowly supports new Taneycomo Bridge
By the narrowest of margins, Branson Mayor Raeanne Presley breaking a 3 to 3 tie vote of the city of Branson’s Board of Aldermen, the board voted to support the building of a new bridge across Lake Taneycomo just north of the current Business Highway 65/M Continue reading
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A Day That Will Live in Infamy
..we also prepare for the festive season in which we celebrate the birth of our Savior. The first week in December also includes a date which is significant in our ability to openly celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Continue reading
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The gift for the person who has everything, Branson’s Taneycomo Bridge closed for a year!
Now here’s a gift idea from the folks who brought us Proposition A, the closing of Branson’s Business Highway 65/MO 76 Bridge across Lake Taneycomo (the bridge) for a year. Oh the gift, if it comes, will not come from … Continue reading
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