BRANSON MO NEWS: September is a great month. Not only does it usher in the (theoretically) cooler fall season, but it also brings us football and the pennant races of baseball, Labor Day weekend and, of course, International Talk Like a Pirate Day (Sept. 19 for those of you who have not been introduced).
It was a busy month here in the Branson area. We here at the Branson Tri-Lakes News tried to share as much of the good news as we could. Here are just a few examples.
The month began with the Tri-Lakes community pulling together to provide support for the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Several businesses, nonprofits and students pulled together to raise funds and supplies for the people affected by several Atlantic storms that would struck the United States and U.S. territories. Ride the Ducks even dispatched some of their vehicles to assist in relief efforts, just as they had done after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. This area has a long history of reaching out to assist others in need, and trait was out in full force in September.
Silver Dollar City took time Sept. 3 to honor and pay respects to 300 Gold Star family members. The memorial service honored a total of 59 fallen veterans. A Gold Star mother spoke at the event, as well as Missouri Lt. Gov. Michael Parson. Throughout September, Silver Dollar City offered free admission to police, firefighters, EMTs and current or retired military personnel. The month concluded with a Memorial Stair Climb at Echo Hollow Amphitheater in remembrance of the New York City firefighters lost on Sept. 11, 2001. Silver Dollar City knows how to represent the Tri-Lakes Area with class and dignity. They’ve been doing it for a long time.
Once again, Branson Landing held its annual School Shoes for Kids program. The Landing each year …
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