Category: Business
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Truth now: Sparta mayor asks rejected business to reapply
Tuesday, August 27, 5:44 p.m. Central Daylight Time. I’m sitting in the parking lot of Town & Country in Sparta. My cell phone rings. “Hello?” “Is this Johnny Rooster?” “The one and only.” “This is Debra Brewster. My husband Bill and I have the idea for the business (7502 State Highway 14, Sparta MO, the… Read more
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Sparta alderman blocks new business!
SPARTA, MO — A husband and wife team bought the old Sparta Senior’s Place building from Cory Smith in December with high hopes of opening a brewery-based business there. But one Sparta Alderman threw a fit. “No liquor license!” he stormed. To get his way, and prevent the new business venture, Alderman Jarrett Iorg took… Read more
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Is the Old Bank building breaking Sparta’s bank?
SPARTA, MO — Sparta Mayor Misty Holt told the Christian County Trumpet the city turned down the highest bid on the old bank building it tried to sell at a public auction Saturday morning, August 17, 2024. “The highest bid was $160,000; the least we can accept is $240,000,” Holt said, looking over the now… Read more
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CCT is now reaching out to elected officials
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, MO — The Christian County Trumpet is a free publication for voters and taxpayers in Christian County, Missouri. If you are an elected official representing Christian County, please accept this invitation to print any ideas or comments you have about your office, position, topics of interest to voters and taxpayers, or just personal… Read more
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New learning method exposes truth about failing education system
SPRINGFIELD, MO — True story. I met this kid and his mom at pickleball at Schweitzer Church recently. He goes by the name “Bear”, and he attends “WOLF” school. Whaaa? Ok, I’ll bite. Is this a children’s fairytale story? Why haven’t I heard of this? Turns out it’s true. Bass Pro’s Wonders of Wildlife (WOW!!!)… Read more
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Unhinged: how to respond to the mental health crisis now
Our world is unhinged. How do we respond to the mental health crisis now visible everywhere? Never before have I witnessed such a pandemic of paranoia and anxiety. Screens are in everyone’s face. No one is talking to each other like they did. Even the business world is susceptible. Recently, a Springfield small business owner… Read more
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Truth now: Has Silver Dollar City lost its spirit?
BRANSON, MO — Has America’s number one family theme park, Silver Dollar City, lost its spirit in the wake of woke culture? Please, no! A family friendly theme park, visited by millions, still dominates the tourism scene in southwest Missouri. I loved growing up visiting the park. The first time was in 1976 at age… Read more
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Now making memories “one smile at a time”
“Some folks simply do their job Others like to shine Like the ones who bring us joy One smile at a time.” — ©2023 Johnny Rooster As a photographer, I’ve always admired those who have that interest. As an entrepreneur, I’ve always admired those who can combine creativity with a business idea. And as a… Read more
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Guess what this guy does for a living?
A. Truck Driver B. Barstool Maker C. Dog Poop Shoveler D. Bowling Pro VILLAGE INN, OZARK, MO— Mrs. Rooster and I come breezing in at the top of the hill on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Kathy and David (pronounced Dah-VEED) greet us like returning heroes. (At Village Inn, everyone is treated like royalty!) “Two today?”… Read more
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A heartbreaking true story!
My in-laws live in Pennsylvania. On their 60th wedding anniversary, my father-in-law, 81, was lifting my mother-in-law, 82, from her bed to take her to the bathroom. He is the sole caregiver. She has dementia and other physical complications that keep her mostly bedridden. As he lifted her, he lost his balance and crashed into… Read more
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Now you can get boosted naturally without a prescription or vaccine!
NIXA, MO — A Nixa couple found a way to boost your body’s immune system and flush away toxins without prescriptions or vaccines. Jaysen is a 300 pound, 7-foot giant who could likely wrap his arms around a full-sized refrigerator. His lovely wife, Cortney, is a nurse. Last year, they moved from California with their… Read more
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You won’t believe what happened to this kid now!
OZARK, MO — “I never cooked at home,” says 21-year-old Michael Ploof. “I’d never eaten here (at Village Inn). “ Flashing a “get away with anything” smile, Michael describes how he went from zero to 60 in the Village Inn kitchen in a matter of months. “Michael’s one of our main cooks now,” says David… Read more
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Now get tires installed while at work (or home!)
Johnny Rooster of the Christian County Trumpet won a $100 discount certificate from TreadRight Mobile Tire in Nixa. The service offers the only touchless tire replacement service in the 417 area. Read more
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California chick can help you get a home loan now!
NIXA, MO — She’s a smart blonde. Rebecca Anderson, a tattooed, tongue-stud wearing, sassy talkin’ chick from Southern California, is the real deal. The whole package. She’s one of the savviest home loan brokers in Nixa! It’s a cold, rainy Friday morning. Mrs. Rooster and I are waiting with “Becky” for a table at the… Read more
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I gladly handed over my money to a stranger
NIXA, MO — I met a stranger at the Nixpo in Nixa on Saturday. On Monday morning, he came over to my house and we became friends. The next day, I gladly handed over my money to his employee. That’s a good case scenario for me and the business, Precision Door Service. Dan Coday is… Read more