2 • July 12 - 14, 2020 LOCAL By Karen Halfpop, Branson Globe Digital/Production Director Branson Alderman Kevin McConnell is resigning from the Board of Aldermen, effective August 7, 2020. According to a City of Branson news release, McConnell has served on the board, representing Ward III for three years and was currently serving Kevin McConnell. (FILE) a term that will end in April 2021. Submitted to Branson Globe Reeds Spring High School is making adjustments to Senior Week. Administrators say these changes are not ideal but are done in an effort to balance the challenges of keeping everyone safe - including social distancing and wearing masks - while still giving the Class of 2020 the experiences they deserve. Guests in attendance will be limited, however some events will be broadcast on the school district’s YouTube channel. Here are the Senior Week details: PROM Date: Saturday, August 1 Location: Stonebridge Time: 6 p.m. Masks will be required and everyone entering the building will have their temperature taken. AWARDS NIGHT Date: Monday, August 3 McConnell stated that he will be moving out of Ward III and will no longer be able to serve on the Board of Aldermen for Ward III per city code, according to the release. In his resignation letter, McConnell said, “It was a pleasure serving the City of Branson.” The news release from the City of Branson stated McConnell will be officially honored Location: RSMS Auditorium Time: 6 p.m. Each student will be limited to two guests to allow for social distancing in the auditorium. Masks are strongly encouraged. This event can also be viewed live on the RSWolvesTV YouTube channel. GRADUATION PRACTICE Date: Thursday, August 6 New Location: Carl Langley Field Time: 10 a.m. for his service at the regular Board of Aldermen meeting on July 28, 2020. Applications for this Alderman position will be made available for any qualifying full-time resident of Ward III. According to State statute, the Mayor will choose a name from the applicant list and that applicant will need to be approved by the Board of Aldermen. The Reeds Spring releases revised Senior Week schedule GRADUATION Date: Thursday, August 6 New Location: Carl Langley Field Time: 8 p.m. Each student will be limited to eight guests. Students will be seated six-feet apart on the football field. Guests in the stands are to observe social distancing. Masks are strongly encouraged. This event can also be viewed live on the RSWolvesTV YouTube channel. bransonglobe.com McConnell resigns from Board of Aldermen; Ward III representation sought applicant’s term will run until the April 2021 elections. Applications are now being accepted for the position and will be open for two weeks. Those interested in applying or finding out more about the qualifications and duties of a Branson Alderman can find the full application on our website, www.bransonmo.gov and at Branson City Hall. Meet the candidates different this year Due to COVID-19, the Taney County Federated Republican Women’s Group found a different way this election year to let voters meet the Republican primary candidates. According to group member Pam Snowden, candidates will post videos on the group’s Facebook page. To hear the whole story, tune in to At Your Service with Scott McCauley, Monday July 13 at 9 am on 106.3 FM KRZK. COVID-19 in Stone and Taney counties, by the numbers: (As of 7/10/2020. Data provided by TCHD and SCHD websites) DEATHS CONFIRMED POSITIVE CASES TANEY COUNTY 116 STONE COUNTY 12 RECOVERED CASES TANEY COUNTY 52 STONE COUNTY 8 TANEY COUNTY 3 STONE COUNTY 0
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