Branson Globe, November 10, 2023

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Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.– Deuteronomy 6:5

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November 10, 2023 • Volume 4, Issue #45

INSIDE:

• Around Town.... 12B • Churches.......... 10C • Classifieds......... 11C • Fun & Games.... 12C • Photo Gallery...... 8B • Voices ................ 1B • Weather........... 11A

PLUS:

Four thousand American flags adorn the lawn at the Titanic Museum Attraction. (Photo by Janet Steinkamp) Free pancake breakfast benefits veterans – SEE PAGE 2A.

Too busy? ‘Tis the Season – SEE PAGE 1B.

TERRYS DISCOUNT TICKETS

BOGO TICKETS

(available on many shows)

HUGHES BROTHERS SHOW $22 EACH FAMILY PASS - $50

NO TIMESHARES, NO GIMMICKS, NO FEES!

Christmas lights are shining – SEE PAGE 1C

WEEKEND WEATHER:

Lovely weekend ahead! Highs in the mid-60s, and overnight lows in the upper-30s...just right for snuggling!

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Veterans and children of the Titanic remembered BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer A local attraction has found a way to honor veterans and celebrate Christmas at the same time. At the Titanic Museum Attraction, a sea of American flags greets passers-by. The American flags—a total of 4,000 of them—celebrate the

veterans who visit Branson. The American flags fill Titanic’s lawn and run parallel with 76 Country Boulevard. The flags serve, also, as a way to honor the veterans and active duty military personnel who visit the attraction and Branson, in general, and to remember the 48 mil-

itary personnel who were on board the Titanic’s maiden voyage. Of the 48 on board, 39 survived, while nine perished as the ship sank. The 48 military personnel included 19 United States military members and the remainder were members of foreign military regimes. In

total, they represented five known wars. During the month of November, the Titanic Museum Attraction is honoring the veterans by offering free admission to active duty and retired military personnel. A military ID and driver’s license or ID card must be

provided. Other guests in the party will receive the regular military discount. Beyond the American flags, in the western corner of Titanic’s lawn, stands a giant red Christmas tree, in honor of the children on board the Titanic.

SEE TITANIC, PAGE 3A

Few voters make vital decisions in Branson, Branson West polling BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer and GARY J. GROMAN Independent Journalist Voter turnout was extremely light on November 7, as voters throughout the Ozarks cast their ballots for some important local issues. To protect tourism in Branson, voters living within the Branson/Lakes Area Tourism Community Enhancement District (TCED) voted on whether to renew the 1% Tourism (TCED) Tax for another ten years. Created in 2005, the Tourism Community Enhancement District is a 1% tax collected for the purpose of marketing the Branson Lakes Area. The TCED Tourism Tax and 25% of the City of Branson’s Tourism Tax provide the funds for marketing Branson. Over 88% of the total marketing within the TCED comes from the city of Branson. Since the

inception of the TCED Tax, Branson shows, attractions and businesses have seen the numbers of tourists increase to record numbers, along with a record amount of tourism tax revenues for the city. This tax is primarily paid by tourists in our area and is used to market shows, lakes, attractions and more. It helps to attract millions of visitors who support Branson businesses, thereby creating more jobs and improving our quality of life. The 1% retail sales tax is on all retail sales, except sales of food, sales of new or used motor vehicles, trailers, boats, or other outboard motors, all utilities, telephone and wireless services, and sales of funeral services, made within the district. The TCED covers the city of Branson, from Branson Landing to its western borders. In addition, it SEE VOTE, PAGE 3A

2023 Veterans Day Parade information Submitted to Branson Globe The Branson Veterans of America 913 is proud to once again host the 90th Branson Veterans Day Parade on November 11 at 11 a.m. This great event closes Veterans Week in a marvelous fashion. This year the parade will begin with a Stealth B-2 bomber from Whiteman Air Force

Base, doing a flyover down Branson Landing Boulevard. The route will remain the same as last year and will require some street closings. Please take note of the scheduled planned street closings. Downtown Commercial Street will be shut down at midnight on Friday, November 10. Sycamore Street at College

Street will shut down at 8 a.m. as well as Sycamore at Long Street. Long Street will be closed from Veterans Boulevard to Branson Landing Boulevard, 8 a.m. Branson Landing Boulevard will close at 10:45 a.m. You may view the parade from Commercial Street as well as Branson Landing Boulevard.

Salvation Army: Deadline nears to register for Christmas assistance BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer For those in need of holiday assistance, the Salvation Army is taking applications for their Gifts of the Season program. “This year we will be offering toys and the blessings of hope, love, joy and peace,” said the Salvation Army of Taney County’s website. “We are expecting hundreds

of households to sign up for assistance this year.” The Gifts of the Season program is designed for those in Taney and Stone counties with children age 0-16. Registration must be done in person at the Salvation Army, 1114 Stanley Boulevard in Branson. Those in need of a hand-up

this Christmas season may apply Monday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Friday 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Those registering for assistance must bring a valid photo ID of the custodial parent. Foster parents or legal guardians must have

certified papers. A Social Security card must be provided for each person living in the household. Please bring proof of address with the applicant’s name. This can be a rental agreement, lease agreement, or a monthly bill dated September, October or November. The Salvation Army handles

all registrations for the Angel Tree, Toy Shop and Shop with a hero. They will determine which program your child qualifies for at the time of registration. The Salvation Army participates in a local clearing house. Those families or individuals who duplicate services will be disqualified from receiving services.


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