Author: Christian County Trumpet
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Budget now released by Christian County Library to CCT
RENEE BRUMETT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CC Library NIXA, MO — The Christian County Trumpet recently requested and received the itemized budget from the Christian County Library from the last two fiscal years. Additionally, the request for the number of full time and part time employees in the county were also provided. A special thank you to… Read more
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Crowded Library Board meeting alive with controversy now
NIXA, MO — Standing room only. Running out of all available seats. That’s become the new norm at Christian County Library Board of Trustees monthly meetings since a nine-month controversy over sexually explicit books sparked the July election of two conservatives to the 5-person board. For a background on the controversy, click here and here.… Read more
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Group says school system is now backwards !
OZARK, MO — Backwards. Upside down. That’s how Ozark Schools Support Team (OSST), a concerned citizens group, describes state school governance. The second town hall meeting by the group took place Saturday at Ozark library. A picture is said to be worth a thousand words, so here are several thousands of words worth in pictures:… Read more
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OSST wants Ozark R-VI to leave MSBA now, become independent
David Cort addresses the audience Thursday at the Ozark Library. OZARK, MO— Ozark Schools Support Team (OSST), an independent concerned citizens group, wants Ozark R-VI to leave MSBA so citizens can have greater input in the district. Speaking to more than 20 citizens gathered Thursday evening at the Ozark Library were David Cort, Wade Wheeler,… Read more
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Morris: Citizens should now decide how county libraries are run
By Johnny Rooster, opinion column NOTE: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are necessarily those of the publisher. OZARK, MO — Libraries should be run how the people in the community want it run, not how some library director wants. So says Christian County Presiding Commissioner Lynn Morris. Sounds reasonable. But that ain’t… Read more
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Nixa School Board president demonstrates how to accomplish nothing!
NIXA, MO — Nixa School Board President Josh Roberts did exactly the same thing and accomplished nothing regarding a high school library book review. Wow! Amazing! Speaking of books, here is how Josh Roberts’ book might go if he wrote one: How to Accomplish Nothing by Josh Roberts, Nixa School Board President THE END Great… Read more
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We’re Sorry You Thought We Messed Up!
Guest Column You know how you are sometimes compelled to apologize when you don’t mean it? So you just say something like “I’m sorry your feelings were hurt” or “I’m sorry you took it that way.” This is the art of the non-apology. You lead off with something like “I’m sorry” in order to appease your audience. Then you… Read more
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New Library Board members selected by commission for first time!
Diana Breazeale (top) of Ozark and Echo Alexzander (bottom) of Highlandville were recently elected to the Christian County Library Board of Trustees. The board consists of five members, one from each library district: Ozark, Nixa, Clever, Highlandville and Sparta. Positions are two-year terms and are staggered. Ozark and Highlandville were up for election this year.… Read more
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County sets first new event policy since 2007
Christian County now has a new event policy. On Tuesday, Aug. 1, the county commission approved a new policy which will include an updated application for paid public events and what is required for public gatherings on private property. The policy is included at the bottom of this article. “We have to be careful with… Read more
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Morris now speaks out on senior tax break bill
By Johnny Rooster, Christian County Trumpet Publisher OZARK, MO — Senate Bill 190 was signed into law by Gov. Mike Parson to eliminate Social Security income tax for the elderly. Sounds good. But now Missouri counties must decide if they also want to freeze property taxes for income eligible seniors as an extension of the… Read more
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New 9-1-1 service now approved for Christian County
OZARK, MO — Christian County Commissioners approved an $11.2 million-dollar 911 emergency communication system upgrade that will begin later this month. The project is expected to be completed within 12 to 18 months. The decision was made at an Aug. 1 Commission meeting. Presiding Commissioner Lynn Morris says he is “pretty proud” of the decision.… Read more
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Jail inmates now create smelly, expensive mess!
OZARK, MO — Something stinks in the Christian County Jail. Unidentified inmates have been flushing sheets, tennis shoes and other foreign items down the toilets, causing backup sewage into the jail and jail offices. Christian County Presiding Commissioner Lynn Morris says the problem will take more than a million dollars to fix. The sewer will… Read more
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Commercial properties for sale now in Sparta
SPARTA, MO — Investors alert! Prime commercial property is now for sale in Sparta! The former Sparta Senior’s Place is the finest public building space in town. It has a full kitchen, stage, seating area, and a well-groomed parking lot. Seller Corey Smith is asking $300,000, according to sources. Noel Rogers is the listing agent.… Read more
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New sidewalks, storm siren, picnic tables in Sparta
SPARTA, MO — New sidewalks along Vanilla Bean and 125 and the middle school are coming soon, according to Mayor Misty Holt. Also, the new storm siren is installed in Sparta. In the event of an actual tornado warning, Christian County Emergency Managment or the National Weather Service can activate it, Mayor Misty Holt told… Read more
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Neighbors pitch in after storm hits Sparta
SPARTA, MO— An estimated 1,500 area residents were out of power following a high winds thunderstorm that struck Sparta and the surrounding area overnight Sunday and early Monday. Mayor Misty Holt said she and her husband, Jeff, lost power around 11:30 p.m. By 3:30 a.m., the couple was awake and driving around town to inspect… Read more
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New Dollar Tree coming to Sparta!
SPARTA, MO — Dollar Tree (now owned by Family Dollar) is coming to Sparta. Mayor Misty Holt said the new building site is already being prepared on the north side of Missouri Highway 14 West just east of OCH. “Plans are for it to be open as soon as November,” Mayor Holt told the CCT. Read more
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Ozark patrons are being robbed now!
OZARK, MO — Ozark patrons are being robbed. That’s the only way to put it. They are paying an exorbitant salary to Dr. Frank C. Bauman (aka Chris) who resigned June 30 but still gets paid through Dec. 31. How many of us get paid full tilt salary and benefits after leaving a job? I… Read more
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Sparta grocery, convenience store, pharmacy now affected by a storm!
SPARTA, MO — Power outages, debris, damage and loss followed an overnight storm early July 31 that left thousands of Christian Countians and nearby Greene Countians without power. In Sparta, the grocery, convenience store and pharmacy were affected. For pictures of storm damage in Ozark, check here. For area storm news, check here. Manager Chris… Read more
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Storm now leaves area looking like a war zone!
Ozark, MO — A nighttime summer storm battered trees, downed power lines, and left Christian County looking like a war zone before daybreak July 31. Christian County Trumpet captured the following photos of the mayhem! Read more
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WW2 film shot in Sparta, Missouri now released Aug. 4
Story by Greta Cross, Springfield News-Leader SPARTA, MO — A World War II feature flm shot entirely in Sparta, MO last year will be released Aug. 4 on Amazon Prime and other outlets. Set in central Italy, a new historical fiction film about World War II was shot entirely in southwest Missouri. “REVEILLE” is based… Read more