bransonglobe.com LOCAL June 14-16, 2020 • 3 Get ready: White Water Branson opens June 15 Special to Branson Globe Summer’s about to kick off on a fun and a refreshingly cool note. Even though Missouri’s summer attractions have delayed opening due to the pandemic, opening day has been set for the epic White Water. Before you know it, you’ll be slipping down its epic slides, riding the waves of the wave pool, and soaking up the sun’s rays from your beach chair. White Water opens its doors to season pass holders on June 15, and just two days later for everyone else. Things will be a bit different this year to ensure a safe and a fun experience for everyone. • Bring a mask along, as you’ll need to wear it when you’re not on the water attractions or eating and drinking. • All guests will have their temperature taken before being admitted to the water park, and everyone will be asked to adhere to social distancing guidelines. • Unlike summers past, you’ll have to reserve a ticket for your day at the water park, as the number of guests will be limited each day. See https:// www.silverdollarcity.com/ Tickets to purchase tickets. Even with the restrictions due to the pandemic, you’re in for a full day of fun when you slip on your swimsuit and splash the day away at White Water. White Water boasts numerous water slides, some a bit more daring than others. If you like thrills that take your breath away, slip down the Kalani Towers Drop Slides. You’re in for huge thrills when you soar down the 300-foot long water slide that reaches speeds of up to 40 miles an hour. Check out the other slides, too, including the Kalani Towers Mat Racer, KaPau Plummet, Pipeline Bay, and Waikiki Wave. When you need a breather, head to the wave pool or grab a bite to eat. White Water features such eateries at Hula Hula Taco and Surf’s Up Snacks. See more online at www. silverdollarcity.com/white-water Kalani Towers at White Water will welcome visitors again June 15. (Photo courtesy sdcmedia.com) Parson: Missouri to be ‘fully open for business’ on June 16 Submitted to Branson Globe JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The state will be “fully open for business” on June 16, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced Thursday. There will be no statewide health order and statewide restrictions will be lifted. However, local officials will still have the authority to put further rules, regulations, or ordinances in place, the governor said. “The virus is still out there,” Parson said. “It is still extremely important for everyone to continue social distancing. Be proactive. Avoid large, congested crowds, and if you can’t social distance, take extra precautions to protect yourself and those around you.” Parson also announced the Missouri State Fair will take place, though there may be changes. More details will be announced at a later date. Parson also signed an executive order, which will extend the state of emergency in Missouri through December 30 in order to utilize federal CARES Act funding. “We are prepared to handle any potential outbreaks,” Parson said. Parson said he made the decision to lift the restrictions because the state met the four pillars of his administration’s “Show Me Strong Recovery” plan: • Expand testing capacity and volume in the state • Expand reserves of PPE by opening public and private supply chains • Continue to monitor and, if necessary, expand hospital and health care system capacity • Improve ability to predict potential outbreaks using Missouri’s public health data There have been 15,390 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the state and 860 deaths, as of June 11, according to the state’s website. “We want to get Missourians back to work,” Missouri Economic Department Director Rob Dixon said at the briefing.
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