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Monthly Archives: December 2008
2008 New Years Eve in Branson – A special memory
Branson has a reputation for providing special memories and Branson’s 2008 celebration of New Years Eve will surely enhance that reputation. Nestled in the middle of the Ozarks Mountains, Branson, Missouri is noted for a variety of entertainment, natural beauty, shopping and activities that is rivaled by very few Continue reading
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Auld Lang Syne or “Should high waters be forgot and days of Plooding fine”
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) robotic and bureaucratic adherence to “The Plan” will impact the Branson area for years to come. Early last summer in a column entitled, “Corps fiddles The Plood while local officials and leaders dance to the tune.” The Ole Seagull asked the areas elected and unelected leaders two simple questions about what was being done to correct Continue reading
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Grand Palace lobby receives extensive water damage
The front end, lobby area, of the Grand Palace suffered extensive water damage sometime prior to the arrival of the Branson Fire Department at 10:45 on Dec. 23. According to Branson Fire Department Division Chief Ted Martin, the department responded because, “Someone had called and said there was water pouring Continue reading
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Branson Grey Line exclusive taxi/shuttle service at Branson Airport
Branson Gray Line, the locally owned and operated transportation experts, will exclusively operate all taxi, shuttle, limousine, luxury coach, charter bus and ground transportation services at the Branson Airport. Continue reading
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Faith and individual effort will see us through
the average American loses their job, watches their pension and retirement fund dwindle away, as home values drop and health care costs rise out of control. Some might even have the impression that things are beyond control.
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Branson out “music events” all competitors
Branson’s reputation as the, “the live music capital of the world” was recently reinforced. Branson was rated second in the category of “Most Music Events” in the 2nd Annual “Most Eventful Cities” report by Eventful.Com. Continue reading
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GIS maps Branson’s future
Copeland said, “GIS is a system of hardware and software used for storage, retrieval, mapping, and analysis of geographic data.” He went on to note that in general terms, although most end users, see the data reflected graphically as maps, graphs, diagrams, etc., it is important to realize that everything being seen graphically is Continue reading
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Santa coming to Hollister via “Christmas Express
Even the current economic and budget problems will not keep Santa Claus from a pre-Christmas visit with the areas children at the Hollister Train Depot. Santa will be visiting the children on a train at the depot on Sunday, Dec. 14 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Continue reading
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Can there be Christmas without CHRISTmas?
The “Grinch” never came any closer to stealing the true meaning of Christmas than has trying to be “politically correct.” The political correctness of “Merry Christmas” may change but the true meaning of CHRISTmas will never change. Continue reading
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Branson tax revenue reduction indicates caution
While discussing the most recent marketing report from the Branson Lakes/Lakes Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), it was pointed out that Branson’s sales tax revenues were down sharply for the month of October. Continue reading
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AirTran flies into Branson’s future
At 9:57 a.m. a new era in Branson’s history began as an AirTran Airways Boeing 717 touched down on the runway and became the first aircraft to officially land at the Branson Airport. Continue reading
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Major Hollister arterial road near completion
Drivers going to and from the Hollister Highway 65 Interchange and the South Town Mall area from the east of Highway 65 will soon have a more efficient way to get there. The North Birch Street extension is currently being paved and, weather permitting is just a few weeks away from being opened to the public. Continue reading
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What’s the best bet for Branson pies or poker?
The question is, “What will do more to bring more people to Branson and get Branson the most public relations (PR) exposure for each dollar spent, a three day pie show with a nationally recognized celebrity or a free three day $150,000 minimum prize Texas Hold-em tournament? Continue reading
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Rockaway Beach Texas Hold-em Poker “checks”
Although there will be no buy-ins, custom card guards will be sold for varying amounts and, because those purchasing the card guards were considered “preferred customers,” they would be given preferred seating at all tournaments. The prizes to be awarded at each tournament would be determined… Continue reading
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Branson’s Adoration Celebration honors Christ
Branson’s 60th consecutive annual Adoration Day celebration will be special. Edd Akers, one of the community coordinators involved with the celebration said the purpose of the celebration over the past 60 years has been to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas and honor Christ. He pointed out that this year’s 60th celebration will include … Continue reading
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Branson’s Adoration Parade Route and Map
Map and parade route for Branson’s 60th Adoration Parade begining with the Nativity Scene Lighting Ceremony at 5:00 p.m. December 7. 2008. The parade will start…. Continue reading
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Skill or gambling Rockaway gets Texas Hold’em Poker?
Rockaway Beach didn’t get casino gambling but it just might be getting No Limit Texas Hold’em poker. …Twin Lakes Card Club is expanding its operation from Arkansas into Missouri and would be offering “No Limit Texas Hold’em Skill Tournaments in Rockaway Beach staarting Dec. 4.
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