July
29

The End of WWII

Posted In: Events by Barb Riggle


Barb Riggle
bvtf1@suddenlinkmail.com
Branson Veterans Task Force
417-337-8387
www.bransonveterans.com
PO Box 128
Branson, MO   65615

The Branson Veterans Task Force will remember the historic end of WW II. Join us at the Veterans Memorial Museum on Hwy. 76, for a short ceremony to commemorate the Formal Surrender of Japan. This is the 65th anniversary of the 9/2/1945 signing, which brought an end to WWII, the single most defining event of the 20th Century. On that date, the Japanese formally surrendered aboard the Battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Harbor. June Tillis is the BVTF chairperson for this event. For more information contact 417-337-8387. All are invited to attend.

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July
29

Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours Reveals

Freefall Xpress Is The Final Step on Blue Streak Fast Line

(Monday, July 25, 2010 ~ Branson, MO) On the outer edge of Branson, Missouri, just north of the shows and theaters, sits Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours at Wolfe Creek Preserve. Branson’s newest attraction is the home of many unique eco-adventures including the Blue Streak Fast Line with the Freefall Xpress. This thrilling experience begins with a nearly quarter-mile zip that reaches heights of over 150 feet before landing onto a 100-foot tower.  “Then many of our guests are surprised to find that from there, it’s a freefall from the top of the tower to the ground,” says Emma Hamilton General Manager. “The landing feels like you’ve jumped only 8-inches in the air.”

At Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours the only experience that has the Freefall Xpress as a method of dismounting from the 100’ platform is the Blue Streak Fast Line. The other experiences are guided, low-impact canopy tours where guests traverse multiple ziplines, sky bridges, and platforms soaring through the trees and above the forest fauna.   Some guests choose to combine a canopy tour with the Blue Streak Fast Line in order to experience the Freefall Xpress.

A unique rewind mechanism is incorporated in the fan that powers the Freefall Xpress, providing subtle tensile strength as the fall begins. The fan is driven by the descending person’s mass. There is no external power source. The PowerFan© allows a person to fall 70-feet before gently slowing over the next 30-feet to a complete stop. Emma says, “On the Freefall Xpress stepping off the platform into thin air is an exhilarating experience. Taking the step is the challenge; once you’ve done it you’ll want to do it again with your eyes open.”

Aside from being used to train paramilitary troops, power fans have been used commercially in areas such as Europe, though Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours has the first and only PowerFan© used for a 100-foot freefall in North America!  “Taking the Blue Streak Fast Line goes beyond just an amazing zip experience,” says Emma. “With the Freefall Xpress our visitors are the first to experience this cutting edge adventure.”

Visitors to Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours at Wolfe Creek Preserve are also enjoying some unique nocturnal adventures – the Prospector In The Dark and the Ozarks Xplorer In the Dark. These evening and nighttime canopy tours have limited availability but they do allow adventurers to see the Ozark Mountains in a whole new way.  As always the popular Flying Prospector Canopy Tour, Ozarks Xplorer Canopy Tour, and Blue Streak Fast Line with the Freefall Xpress are operating daily.  Reservations are recommended as tours are often sold out several days in advance.

All experiences at Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours are conducted by certified guides. Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours courses meet and exceed Association of Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) standards.  Emma adds “With us, you can relax and safely enjoy your authentic eco-adventure in the Ozark Mountains!”

Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours at Wolfe Creek Preserve is located 7 miles north of Branson on US Hwy 65.  For more information visit BransonZipline.com and BransonZiplineBlog.com or call 417-561-2500.

About Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours at Wolfe Creek Preserve

Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours at Wolfe Creek Preserve offers visitors of all ages authentic eco-adventures in the Ozark Mountains.  The range of thrilling options includes a variety of guided canopy tours (inclusive guided treks across numerous ziplines, sky bridges, and platforms. Guided excursions include information about topographical, ecological and historical features.). Canopy tours include the 3-hour Ozarks Xplorer, 2-hour Flying Prospector, 2-1/2 hour Xplorer In The Dark, and the 1-1/2 hour Prospector In The Dark.  The Blue Streak Fast Line with Freefall Express is a thrilling zip from the top of the property to the base with a 100-ft freefall.  Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours at Wolfe Creek Station is a member of the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT).  The course as well as the guides certification and training meet and exceed ACCT standards.

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July
29

CAM Sing-Off Finalists Selected

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Press Release

For Immediate Release

Sing-Off Finalists Selected

Branson, Mo…A preliminary judging committee has selected the 12 finalists for CAM’s Gospel Sing-Off on Sunday September 5th at Sight & Sound Theatres.  The finalists were selected from nearly 50 very talented entries that arrived from as far east as West Virginia, north from Iowa, south from Texas, and west from Oklahoma and Kansas, as well as from throughout the state of Missouri.  The 12 finalists will perform before a panel of celebrity judges as they compete for prize money that has been donated by the Branson Tourism Center.

The finalists selected are:

  1. A trio consisting of Gregg Busch from College of the Ozarks, Branson songwriter Lynda Lynn and her husband Bud Lynn.
  2. The Peterson family, the locally popular bluegrass group consisting of Dr. Jon Peterson and his family.
  3. Jericho, a quartet from DeSoto, Missouri that took 2nd place last year.
  4. Connected, a duet of Steve Anthony and Darlene Jones from Branson West.
  5. The New Joy Quartet from Ash Grove, Missouri.
  6. Psalmody, a trio of Branson women (Darla Ramos, LeAnne Kelly & Teri Barry) that were among last year’s finalists.
  7. Todd Braschler, an ordained minister from Wichita, Kansas
  8. Of One Accord, a quartet from Frisco, Texas.
  9. One for All, a trio from Harrison, Arkansas that also competed last year.
  10. Matt’s Family Jam, a quintet made up of Branson’s Rolf family.
  11. Shelley Luginslad, a singer from Branson West.
  12. Zach Svoboda, a young man who recently moved here from Iowa.

In case any of the finalists are unable to perform, the committee named three runner-ups to the final twelve: Sarah Clemmens of Chouteau, Oklahoma, Bethany Schroeder of Ava, Missouri,  and the quartet Proclaim! Of Kimberling City (one of last year’s finalists).

Branson’s George Dyer, currently performing at the Dutton Theater, will set a high mark for the contestants as he opens the show with a guest performance, before moving on to the judging panel.  Last year’s winners, Sons of the Silver Dollar, will be on hand with a closing performance and announcement of this year’s winners.  Aside from the competition and guest performances, the Sing-Off will feature Bob Hubbard of the Foggy River Boys as the host emcee.

According to Christian Action Ministries’ board chair Jack Burke, “Selecting the final twelve was extremely difficult for the committee due to the high level of talent amongst the entries. We really wished we could have allowed all of them to perform.  As the best of the best compete for the prize purse, we anticipate a truly exciting and motivating show this year and urge everyone to come out and support CAM.”  Burke also added that they are still accepting business sponsors for the event, offering ad space and mentions in the event program in exchange for donations.

The Sing-Off will be CAM’s major fundraiser for the year in support of the food pantry for Taney County, which provided services to over 14,000 individuals in 2009, 36% of whom were children.  CAM has recently expanded to operate a food pantry in Forsyth, as well as Branson.

The Sing-Off will be held at Branson’s beautiful Sight & Sound Theatres, home to the show “Noah-the Musical”. Tickets for the event are available through Sight & Sound Theatres reservations at 1-800-377-1277, at the Sight & Sound Theatres lobby box office, or through the Branson Tourism Center at 1-800-785-1550.  Reserved seat tickets are a $12 donation for adults, $6 for children 12 and under.

For more information, contact the CAM offices at 417-334-1157.

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July
29

“Together We Can” 2010 Food Drive

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July
29

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July
29

Branson Country USA 11 PM Late Show

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