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State, local dignitaries to present military honors to survivor of Korean War’s ‘Frozen Chosin’
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January 14, 2022 • Vol. 3, Issue 2
Say it ain’t so... DOWNTOWN BRANSON CAFÉ SAYS “GOODBYE!” – After decades of being the Branson Café, doors have closed on a permanent basis. Locals and tourists alike will miss their home cooked style of meals. (Photo by George Kurland)
SUBMITTED to Branson Globe Numerous state and local dignitaries will be in Branson soon to present 93-year-old Staff Sergeant Richard Johnson Certificates of Accommodations, honorary flags, and offer respect for his service as one of the ‘Frozen Chosin’ while in the war in Korea. Mr. Johnson was one of only 15 that survived, out of 255. Staff Sergeant Richard Johnson is what’s called a ‘hidden gem’ in Branson. At 93 years old he has begun to share his military career with the Library of Congress and local colleagues. The College of the Ozarks was asked to record a vid-
eo of Richards and his account of one particular event that took place while in the military, being a part of the ‘Frozen Chosin.’ Since Mr. Johnson is on hospice, the hospice chaplain, Craig Buck, was present during the time of the video production. Chaplain Buck, also the chaplain for the Veterans and Military Coalition of the Ozarks (VMCO), shared Mr. Johnson’s story with VMCO. VMCO has put together a ceremony of recognition that will take place in his home on January 15 and 20. Several state and local dignitaries, or their representatives, SEE FROZEN CHOSIN, PAGE 10
Branson Board of Aldermen reject proposed animal ordinance By GARY J. GROMAN, Independent Journalist At its January 11, 2022 meeting, the Branson Board of Aldermen, by a 6 to 0 vote, rejected the repeal of Branson’s existing animal control ordinance and the substitution of a new ordinance. Branson’s ex-
isting Animal Control Ordinance is “Chapter 14 Animals” of the Branson Municipal Code. Under the proposal, it would have been repealed and replaced with a new “Chapter 14 Animals.” The staff report for the ordinance indicates it was “Initiated
By: Police Approved by: Staff.” The report says, “The Police Department reviewed Municipal Code Chapter 14 pertaining to animals and is recommending significant changes to align with best practice models and municipal standards relative to the animal or-
dinance. The department completed an initial draft ordinance and provided the board of aldermen an overview of the proposed amendments. “After the presentation, the department initiated additional SEE ORDINANCE, PAGE 8
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