Tag: christian county mo
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Public schools are now a big, fat fail!
Nobody wants to go to public school. It’s a feeling of dread for students. They cringe at the site of the big, cheddar rectangle on wheels. The smell of the building upon entry. The slamming of lockers. The rows of desks. The sight of smart boards and chrome books. Eww. Teachers, in particular, don’t wanna… Read more
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So now I called Joe Biden on the phone
I’ll admit, I didn’t think the White House operator would put me through to the president. Not because he’d be off doing presidential things; I figured he wasn’t in. Perhaps at a local ice cream parlor. Napping in the West Wing. On a Delaware beach. Picking out sunglasses. You know, important stuff. “Hello?” his voice… Read more
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Library board erupts in a new conflict
The crowd is on its feet, chanting, pressing against the stage. Beefy, close cropped security guards are on full alert. The announcer blasts, “Are you ready to rock? Get ready for The Ally Echoes!” (He says it like this: Allllyyyy Echooooooooooes!!!) A tsunami of cheers resembles a hurricane force roar, as the Ally Echoes take… Read more
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Amendment 3: What you need to know now
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 is election day. Here’s the scoop on Amendment 3 before you vote, (especially for Christian County Missouri voters, but all Missouri voters need to know this!) Things to know before you vote on Amendment 3 What you won’t learn from the media or internet sources about Amendment 3 They all say… Read more
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New leg, new outlook for Presiding Commissioner
OZARK, MO — Christian County Presiding Commissioner Lynn Morris had his left leg amputated below the knee after a nasty Brown recluse bite infected him in May. Click here for background story. Now, at 75, the county official and retired pharmacist is determined to walk again once his new prosthetic leg arrives in the near… Read more
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Lost a leg, but now gains a valuable perspective
OZARK, MO — Lying in the rehab center bed, staring at the ceiling. Tears well up in his eyes. Nothing to live for. At age 21, the young man has lost his leg from a motorcycle crash. Another man, 44, also bitter and depressed. Angry. Dissolutioned. He, too, lost his leg. An older man joins… Read more
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Truth now: Amendment 3 leaves out parents!
Vote in the November 5, 2024 election. Please vote NO on Amendment 3. Thank you, Eddie Campbell 417-812-1303 Read more
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Truth now: My odd GOP experience
SPRINGFIELD, MO — As a conservative Republican, I was taken aback by an odd experience with GOP zealots last Friday. A Facebook friend posted a video of a meeting of conservatives in progress at a local establishment. Intrigued, I decided to drive over to the Springfield restaurant to check it out. A group of familiar… Read more
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What I think of the candidates
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, MO — The primary election is Tuesday, August 6. It’s a crowded ballot on the Republican side. Time to weed out the candidates and inform my dedicated readers what I think. I’ll start at the top of the ballot. (Here is a previous article about the candidates) U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Josh Hawley.… Read more
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Grim Sparta politics truth now
SPARTA, MO — A “Burt Whaley for state rep” supporter was waiting for me as I entered the Sparta Library to set up for the community’s first ever political candidate forum. He and his wife were helpful in setting up chairs and tables for the event. However, his words and tone were prickly. “You need… Read more
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Ozark now boosts an ugly culture of greed
OZARK, MO — A simple, two-story white farmhouse with a green roof is now flanked by a new apartment complex as Ozark now boosts an ugly culture of greed. The apartments distort the countryside in a glaring mismatch of rural vs. urban as motorists pass warily along U.S. Highway 65 between Highway 14 to the… Read more
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Election Day was now yesterday?
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, MO — Yesterday, Tuesday, was April 2. It was cool, cloudy, and a bit rainy at times. Not a friendly day. Oh, and it was election day. Oops. Most voters didn’t vote on election day. They forgot, or didn’t remember, which is somewhat similar. Ozark School Bored (I mean, Board!) Those who voted,… Read more
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“Doodoo” Process in the Ozark School District!
PATRON brings up proposal (CCT Photo) SCHOOL BOARD member shuts down proposal (CCT Photo) Doodoo Process in the Ozark School District, a screenplay (BASED ON A TRUE STORY) OPENING CAMERA ANGLE SHOWS The Exterior of the Ozark R-VI School District World Headquarters. Cut to interior shot of a long, narrow table, much longer than usual… Read more
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Sparta MO’s legendary racing story now uncovered!
CORNER STORIES Leggin’ It to Drag City: A Race Rig’s Journey Home The following article is taken from a May 22, 2019 publication from winslow.town. On May 10th, glass etcher Joe Benham and I were working at my renovation project next to the Standin’ on the Corner Park, blasting some old lettering off the windows, when around eight… 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 school board candidate now publicly lying about fellow candidates!
OZARK, MO — Ozark school board candidate Joey L. Mills is now publicly lying about two fellow candidates. The following is taken from his Facebook page: Elect Joey Mills for Ozark School Board Of the six school board candidates, Ralph, Amber, Guy, and I have been actively supporting, volunteering, advocating, and working for the school… Read more
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Truth behind SaveOzarkSchools.org
Read the story of the couple in Ozark at Sands Cafe at the end of this article! OZARK, MO — Maybe you saw a scrolling digital billboard on U.S. Highway 65 recently. The sign that cautions viewers about the tyranny in Ozark schools. The truth behind SaveOzarkSchools.org is here! So now, you are reading this… Read more
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Ozark woman canceled by Ozark School Board speaks out March 4
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Christian County Treasurer now leaks secrets to the CCT!
OZARK, MO — Few, if any, current publications have the savvy to solicit such juicy details! Yes, the winningest Christian County Treasurer in modern history now leaks secrets to the Christian County Trumpet. Secrets too delicious to hide! Warning to you unbelievers out there… Many of you will read this and think “impossible.” And yet,… Read more
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Phillips Pharmacy is now celebrating 2 years!
SPARTA, MO — Phillips Pharmacy is now celebrating 2 years in business serving the Sparta community. Libby Phillips, pharmacist, operates the business from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday. Wow, that’s a lot of commitment. Most people don’t understand what it’s like being tied to… Read more