OZARK, MO — Shane Nelson won’t say why he isn’t seeking re-election to the Ozark Board of Education.
At least he replied to the CCT email requests for such! So, there’s that.
FICTION VERSION OF THE CONVERSATION:
CCT: Why ain’t ya runnin’ again, Mr. Shane?
SN: Nonya.
CCT: Thanks fer them insightful words, Mister Shane!
SN: Go away and leave me alone. You always speculate, and your speculation is splattering my new shoes. Go speculate somewhere else, bucko!
CCT: I remember the term “bucko” from the 80s and 90s; cool flashback, bro!
SN: Don’t try ta get current with yer lingo, old man!
CCT: Aye, aye, capitaaaain!
Why Shane won’t say why
Well, it didn’t exactly go thataway. But here’s the actual e-mail back ‘n’ forth stuff:
On Tue, Jan 10, 2023 at 2:29 PM Johnny Rooster <christiancountytrumpet@gmail.com> wrote:
Mr. Nelson,
Could you please inform me why you decided not to seek another term on the Ozark Board of Education?
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Johnny Rooster
Christiancountytrumpet.com
CCT Editor Johnny Rooster held his breath and sharpened his spurs. After the second day, he let out his breath, tired of turning blue.
THEN, ON THE 9TH DAY…
On Thu, Jan 19, 2023, 8:59 AM Shane Nelson <shanenelson@ozarktigers.org> wrote:
Maybe you should of [sic] asked me before you posted your thoughts, very incorrect by the way, on why I was not running again.
Shane
Your illustrious CCT Editor extraordinaire was much more, er, punctual in his reply, as noted in said timetable below:
On Thu, Jan 19, 2023 at 9:04 AM Johnny Rooster <christiancountytrumpet@gmail.com> wrote:
Mr. Nelson,
I appreciate your reply. I also appreciate that you encouraged Sigi Hill to run for school board.
You are correct I should have asked you earlier as to why you aren’t seeking re-election.
But you haven’t told me where I’m incorrect.
Still want to hear the truth.
Sincerely,
Johnny Rooster
Christiancountytrumpet.com
The CCT Editor’s use of a positive comment (“I also appreciate that you encouraged Sigi Hill…” and the admission of poor timing “you are correct I should have asked you earlier…”) prompted a prompt reply from Mr. Shane.
On Thu, Jan 19, 2023, 9:39 AM Shane Nelson <shanenelson@ozarktigers.org> wrote:
Well if you knew me very well, which you obviously do not based on your post filled with conjecture, you would know your post is nonsense.
My reasons for not running are between myself and my family, I don’t feel any need to explain to you why.
I have enjoyed my terms on the board and feel I have been a very good board member.
Shane
On Thu, Jan 19, 2023, 9:47 AM Johnny Rooster <christiancountytrumpet@gmail.com> wrote:
Thank you for your response.