Category: Opinion
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A Tale of Two Santas
In the quiet little town, a celebration was in the works. On a warm, sunny November day, the little town kicked off its first Christmas market in its recently acquired event center. The old building and the little town were full of hope for a new Christmas season. The mayor got in on it, bringing… Read more
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Voting records of the Supreme Court vs. Ozark School Board
The US Supreme Court votes unanimously 60 percent of the time. But Ozark votes unanimously much more. Read more
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You won’t believe what Ozark School is doing to a former teacher!
OZARK, MO — I was recently blocked from emailing anyone in the school district. I can’t email my daughters’ teachers. I can’t email their coaches and activity sponsors. I can’t email their principals, assistant principals, or counselors. I can’t email district administrators and staff. I can’t even email school board members. I wasn’t informed I… Read more
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This guy is the real deal!
OZARK, MO — Anthony Petrosino is the real deal. He doesn’t mess around with political jargon. He says what’s in his heart. “I like that Tony guy,” a friend of mine told me after listening to Anthony speak at a citizens group in Ozark recently. “He didn’t come in all scripted and makes me feel… Read more
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New jail, new judge on horizon for county
SPARTA, MO — At a county advisory and planning meeting Saturday, March 25, at the Sparta Library, Christian County Presiding Commissioner Lynn Morris told the audience the county has invested in 40 acres west of B & B theater for a new jail. And, eventually, an additional judge will be needed. “Our county continues to… Read more
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Compliance Defiance
During the “plandemic” fraud of 2020-2021, I often refused to wear a mask in public. I don’t like being told what to do if the new rules don’t make logical sense. Real men follow their instincts like women follow intuition. It’s not wrong to follow rules, generally speaking. We have speed limit and drunk driving… Read more
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Sinister movie plot playing out in Ozark
OZARK, MO — I’ve never been frightened by “scary” movies. I’ll admit, I’m too distracted by desperate and obvious tricks to make the audience “jump.” But that aside, scary, sinister movies and books with a dark plot are as popular as Barbie dolls were among preteen girls in the ’70s. True stories are the scary… Read more
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Ozark Mayor candidates now appeal to voters
OZARK, MO — Ozark Mayor candidates are now circling like vultures waiting for the next election. Once upon a time, this guy was the Ozark Mayor. Then along came an election last year, way back in 2022. It happens. So, the mayor runs for Eastern County Commissioner, the seat he really wanted way back in… Read more
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Ozark woman canceled by Ozark School Board speaks out March 4
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Transparency in county government with new ideas on horizon
OZARK, MO — Transparency in county government. Like a breath of fresh air. Finally coming to Christian County! Lynn Morris, current Eastern District County Commissioner, will be sworn in as Presiding Commissioner Dec. 30. And with him, new ideas and much more transparency. Gone are the days of Presiding Commissioner Ralph Phillips and his lack… Read more
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How do Ozark Schools run their legal game?
Celynda L. Brasher, the face behind the Ozark School District’s legal defense to protect bullies in suits and ties against the teachers who work tirelessly for your kids! Read more
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OMSDA speaks out about bullied Ozark teacher
Friends and concerned citizens, Thank you all so much for your interest in this past Thursday night’s presentation to hear about what we suspected was the Ozark School District administration’s dishonesty with the Board of Education and the public. When I first reached out to solicit your help for our group to build a case… Read more
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Why do I write so hateful about certain people?
Opinions are like butts. Some folks have bigger ones than others! Read more
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Sinister trouble lurking in dark underbelly of Ozark Schools
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Ozark teacher tells of ugly abuse of power scandal!
OZARK, MO — The Christian County Trumpet has learned that Tom Swift, Ozark Middle School teacher, has put his persecution story in writing… we have screen shots of his public post from Facebook. Read more
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‘Corrupt’ school offers money to ‘shut teacher up’ (part 1)
“They want to shut me up with money so they can cover up their corruption.” —Ozark R-VI longtime teacher Tom Swift Read more
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CCT weighs in on LGBTQIA+ Clubs in Schools
OZARK, MO — Times, they are a-changin’! Another hot topic hit social media in Ozark recently. A parent posted a comment that sexual orientation should not be a topic specific to schools. The parent got a barrage of resistance because others recognized the students’ first amendment rights in having a sexuality based club. Both sides… Read more
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Major Danny has some questions
Hello, class, my name is Major Danny and I have a few questions for the school board and administration at Ozark High School, where I was recently forced to resign. Since they don’t wanna talk to me, could you please forward these questions to them? Major Danny’s Heretofore Unanswered Q’s Has the Board heard Maj.… Read more
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Opinion Poll
What School District do you live in in Christian County MO? Ozark Nixa Sparta Rogersville Clever Chadwick Other Read more
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Opinion on School Spankings
CASSVILLE, MO — “Spare the rod and spoil the child!” (That phrase was used in the good ol’ days before the Internet messed up parents)… but when you say the phrase, you gotta put your hair in a tight bun if you’re a woman, and slide reading glasses down to the end of your nose,… Read more