2 • July 24 - 25, 2020 LOCAL Compiled by K.D. Michaels, Branson Globe Staff Writer bransonglobe.com Street Talk: What is your opinion on Branson’s proposed mask mandate? JEFF YOUNG -- Even though I have emphysema I am for masks because I believe people are coming to Branson from other hot spots across the country. The more people that wear masks the safer we are. TINA HUGHES -- I believe it is necessary for now to try to help stop the spread. I also believe that not everyone will be happy with it because of their rights possibly being taken away. But if it helps against the spread of the virus then I don’t mind wearing one. Submitted to Branson Globe Branson, Mo. – Pickleball Blast is proud to announce the inaugural Branson Championship Experience powered by iPN. Branson Championship Experience takes place at the Branson Convention Center July 31-August 2. Pickleball is a paddleball sport (similar to a racquet sport) that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. In addition to the tournament, which currently has over 250 comCONFIRMED POSITIVE CASES TANEY COUNTY 177 STONE COUNTY 35 ZACH RUBY -- I believe the if the Also, mask implementation will affect business. masks work there is no necessity to have restrictions placed on businesses or travel. Either the masks work or they don’t, and if they work there is no reason for restrictions. petitors (spanning from ages 13 to 96), the Branson Championship Experience is bringing in Tyson Apostol, winner of “Survivor” Season 27: Blood vs. Water on CBS to the event. Apostol returned for SurviRECOVERED CASES TANEY COUNTY 84 STONE COUNTY 8 RICHARD JONES -- I just started wearing one today. I haven’t seen anyone that it’s affectect. Honestly I haven’t heard one person agree that we need it. If it doesn’t work, why wear them? ARIA SPENCER -- I personally believe that masks should be required. Even if everything the doctors say by some chance is false, it gives people a sense of security to see others with masks. Even if the mask mandate isn’t passed, I will proudly wear my mask! Branson Championship Experience and Survivor winner Tyson Apostol coming to Branson vor’s 27th season, Blood vs. Water, with his longtime girlfriend, Rachel Foulger, and both were cast as contestants. Though Apostol was responsible for most of the jury members’ eliminations, his method of playing the game was praised, and he was voted the $1 million winner, receiving seven of the eight jury votes. For more information on the Branson Championship Experience, go to iPickleNation.com. COVID-19 in Stone and Taney counties, by the numbers: (As of 7/23/2020. Data provided by TCHD and SCHD websites) DEATHS TANEY COUNTY 3 STONE COUNTY 0
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