In every thing give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. – 1 Thessalonians 5:18
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November 15, 2024 • Volume 5, Issue #46
INSIDE:
• Around Town.... 12B • Churches............ 9B • Classifieds......... 10C • Education........... 6B • Food.................. 8C • Fun & Games.... 12C • Pets for Adoption �� 3A • Obituaries.......... 9A • Voices................. 1B • Weather............. 9A
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THANK YOU VETERANS – a sentiment expressed by thousands in Branson during Veterans Week. (Photo by K.D. Michaels) SEE MANY MORE PHOTOS ON THE PAGES OF THIS ISSUE AND AT BRANSONGLOBE.COM The Sentinel Oaks promise – SEE PAGE 1B
The 92nd edition: Thousands enjoy Veterans Day Parade BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Veterans Day was celebrated with the annual Veterans Day Parade, held on November 11 in downtown Branson. Presented by the Branson
Veterans of America 913, the parade is a favorite tradition of Branson area residents and visitors alike. The day proved to be sunny and warm and thousands of spectators of all ages lined
Branson Landing Boulevard and Commercial Street to watch the 92nd Annual Veterans Day parade. Parade-goers waved flags and cheered in celebration as they honored the veterans who participated
in the parade. This year’s parade was kicked off with a unique event, as two Black Hawk helicopters flew over the parade route at 11:00, just before the parade began.
Approximately 70 entries—a combination of floats, marching bands, classic cars, military vehicles and more—made this one of the best parades in Branson history.
Children offer thanks and encouragement during parade A visit with Michael Winslow – SEE PAGE 1C.
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BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer What child doesn’t love a parade? This year’s Veterans Day parade was attended by many children, along with their families. The children were eager to enjoy the floats and bands that passed by, and anticipated the candy that was often thrown in their direction by parade participants. One group of children,
however, was there to give instead of receive. When offered candy, the children politely declined, telling the Veterans, “No thank you. I don’t need any, but I have this for you.” “Our church, First Baptist of Branson, put up a wall with these cards, where people could write a message to the Veterans,” explained one Branson mom. “There were several cards left over, and our
Pastor said we could bring them to the parade and have the kids hand them out.” The cards offered thanks to the veterans for their service and sacrifices. The project not only gave the children a lesson in patriotism, but also instilled in them the value that it is better to give than to receive. Congratulations to these young people on a job well done!
Kiddos expressed their thanks during the parade (Photo by K.D. Michaels)
Planning Commission meeting on land disturbance regulations Nov. 14 BY GARY J. GROMAN, Independent Journalist The Branson Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. on November 14, 2024, to consider refining and reducing the city’s Land Disturbance Ordinance requirements in Section 94-10 of the Branson Municipal Code again. At its November 7, 2024, meeting, the Commission voted to post-
pone the public hearing on the issue until November 14, 2024, to provide the commissioners with additional time to consider the changes particularly those eliminating the requirement to get a Land Disturbance Permit, in most cases, for disturbances of one acre or less. The staff report for this item states, “In 2019, the
city added the Land Disturbance Ordinance, now existing in Chapter 94, Zoning. The purpose of this ordinance is to control soil erosion and protect water quality on land undergoing development for non-agricultural uses, and to preserve the natural terrain and waterways of land withinthe city. Development creates additional impervious sur-
faces and removes valuable topsoil and vegetation, all of which decreases infiltration and increases the rate of runoff and potential for erosion. This process not only causes property damage, but also degrades water quality and obstructs stormwater flows in storm sewers, road ditches and natural water courses, which is why it is vital to promote land pres-
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ervation and public welfare by guiding, regulating, and controlling the design, construction, use and maintenance of any development or other activity that disturbs or breaks the topsoil, or results in the movement of earth. “Currently, the City’s land disturbance ordinance requires a permit for ‘any SEE COMMISSION, PAGE 9A
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