We are our own worst enemies and today this was clear on fronts other than my personal front but on many I witnessed in Branson, Missouri.
Reanne Presely Likely To Be Branson's Next MayorCurrent Mayor Lou (Did I spell that right) Schaefer was taken off the Mayoral ballot due to a shortcoming in submission of his tax bill. Lou admitted to making the mistake and was taken off the ballot as required by law. Unfortunately, his name is difficult to spell (most of us double check it before spelling it out in public). "Aren't you glad his name isn't Bob Smith?", joked a smart mouthed reporter to Lou's political contender. Political candidates are beginning to appear at the City Governments meetings.
Opinion
The two you see above are the frontrunners and probable victors in their upcoming bids for Branson's Leadership. One because his contender has no experience, is grossly incompetent, recovering from a bankruptcy and probably submitted his candidacy as a ploy to manipulate a judge during his divorce trial last week and the other because her contender has too difficult a name to successfully defeat her as a write-in candidate.
Besher Trial Day 1
At the Christian County Courthouse today we covered the James Besher trial for a murder committed five years ago. After a seven hour jury selection process a 10 woman and 2 man jury were selected. Both the victim and the defendant are from Branson. The murder was committed in Hollister at the previous Country Mart location and the suspect was arrested at the Welk Resort days later. His defense attorney didn't try to categorize him in the light of perfect citizen but rather as a meth addict and distributor confirming innuendo referenced in the prosecutor’s opening statements. Three witnesses to the crime were questioned earlier today....more to come....The man who wrote this post was the only reporter on the scene and has hereby been crowned "King of The Media Pool". If a KY3 reporter steps in front of me as he waltzes in on the last day of the trial - I'm going to take him out. Due to the impact that such a statement may have let me be clear....I will turn the camera on him, switch to live feed and give him a nougee before I rightfully apply an atomic wedgie. Ye are warned. The Sprinfield News-Leader will read. Greatest wedgie of all time delivered on national television.
Parvo At Taney County Animal Shelter
Parvo....Three dogs were put to rest at the Taney County Pound. The site has been under quarantine for over a week. The pound pals, a volunteer organization that assists with taking care of the animals at the shelter, will be meeting at 8:00 AM on=site to help with the cleanup effort. If you want to help BYOB (Bring Your Own Bucket). The Taney County Animal Shelter intake will be closed until the first of next month,
Folks, and I'm speaking to my elders in the government - send out a press release to set the record straight when something goes down. ...Please? When something really good happens we can't stop the fax machine....you dig?
This is a quick rerun of the last 18 hours in Branson...through the eyes of the newsroom. Last note - If you're ever misquoted ...let the paper, blog, radio station know. They'll help you set the record straight. They love the truth - you can help by sharing it.
