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Anonymity is a coward’s way
“If that’s the case, Seagull, why should anyone take what you have to say at face-value?”
Gary J. Groman
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Does one-half cent Transportation Sales Tax extension make cents?
Let’s look at it from a “cents” perspective. The financial foundation of Branson, a town of about 13,000, depends on about 7-10 million...
Gary J. Groman
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Is Branson in an economic war for its very survival?
To most, losing a competition results in a kumbaya moment where the losers congratulate each other after a football game...
Gary J. Groman
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Yester Year’s Echoes: The Branson does not own the name ‘Branson’ Election
At the May 29 meeting of the AE Board of Aldermen, they voted unanimously to rescind the current program, which the BE Board initiated...
Gary J. Groman
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The ‘Branson Promise’ is the key to Branson's future success
Over two decades ago, Branson developed a document called the "Branson Promise." It does two things. It provides our visitors with...
Gary J. Groman
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One Branson Alderman does not speak for the city!
The Branson Municipal Code contains both a specific definition and list of duties to think “Mayor” but none for “Alderman.” Article II...
Gary J. Groman
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It is not only fitting but a matter of honor
The military squares were taken up, moved to Patriot’s Park, and set up against a wall during Phase I of the Downtown Streetscape Project...
Gary J. Groman
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The truth: Incomplete show listings plague ExploreBranson.com
One of the first things he saw on the page was an option for “Live Shows,” which he selected. That took him to a page with the headline...
Gary J. Groman
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Branson's promise: A permanent memorial honoring America's military services
he ceremony was to dedicate the first five commemorative squares of what was to be the Branson Star Walk (Walk)...
Gary J. Groman
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An Ole Seagull's 2025 New Year's Resolution: Remember the Battle of Chosen Reservoir
Saying that the “war” would be over by Christmas and vastly underestimating what China would do, General Douglass McArthur...
Gary J. Groman
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'Hope' – the gift of that first Christmas
There’s a package with your name on it under the Christmas tree, but you make the choice, for whatever reason, not to accept or open it.
Gary J. Groman
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Yester Year's Echoes: Is it still the 'Chamber Tax'? Probably, but it doesn't have to be!
In its current form, if the “Chamber Tax” is to be called something else, it’s probably more accurate to call it a “Tourism Community....
Gary J. Groman
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Independent coordination study before taking a '$73 million-plus' shot on the future?
The SC Study estimates total revenue for the completed Facility from $3.3 million during year one to $5.3 million by year five.
Gary J. Groman
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The price of freedom is eternal vigilance, action and unity
In the 1980s, decades before September 11, 2001, George P. Shultz, U.S. Secretary of State under President Ronald Reagan, said, "The price..
Gary J. Groman
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Thanksgiving is all about 'giving thanks' to God!
The Proclamations establishing “Thanksgiving” and history itself reveal the true meaning of “Thanksgiving” and its involvement with the...
Gary J. Groman
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Illegal aliens have rights; stop them at the border!
Two principles, Republican Government and the rule of law, form the foundation for the government of the United States.
Gary J. Groman
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Yesterday's echoes: Is it 'Merry Christmas' or 'Happy Holidays?'
How many people wish someone a "Happy New Year" by saying "Happy Holidays," particularly during the week after Christmas ...
Gary J. Groman
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If you didn't vote, please keep your whining to yourself!
There’s nothing more infuriating to an Ole Seagull than hearing someone claim they don’t vote because it doesn’t make a difference.
Gary J. Groman
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KISS: The 2024 election may decide the future of the American dream
In an Ole Seagull’s mind, the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 has had far-reaching consequences beyond that country’s borders.
Gary J. Groman
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An Ole Seagull on abortion rights and other proposed Constitutional changes
These proposals cover a myriad of topics, including Sports Wagering, Abortion Rights, a new casino near Lake of the Ozarks...
Gary J. Groman
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