Letters to the Editor
Editor’s note: This letter was submitted by Tava Smiley, daughter of the late Don Smiley, a longtime Theodosia resident who was a beloved neighbor, friend and colleague of many. Don died Jan. 30, 2024. His wife Connie Smiley still resides in Theodosia. Tava, her husband Lauder and son Lochlan Hawk...
The overwhelming generosity of the people of Gainesville, helped provide joy to children in need through Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts this season. Across the U.S., the Samaritan's Purse project collected 10.5 million shoebox gifts in 2024. Combined with those collected from partnering...
I would like to thank all the many volunteers who made Hootin an Hollarin 2024 possible. First, thanks to all the committee members who help plan and work for months in advance. Next I want to thank all of the volunteers who set up and take down the stage, bleachers and dance platforms and clean up...
Just wanted to drop a note to tell you that your 2024 Times Past Magazine was thoroughly enjoyable to read. The writing style was of particular interest and the writer’s descriptions delightful. (I liked the crook from Springfield in the bank-robbery article.) Thank you very much for all the work...
I just finished reading last week’s Ozark County Times and really enjoyed a long article about Phyllis Hollingsworth. When we lived in Gainesville in 1966-67, I knew her as Phyllis Evans, the beautiful wife of Burl Evans. It brought me back to the club I belonged to during the short time we lived...
I enjoyed the article about Phyllis Hollingsworth. Another interesting story about Phyllis happened shortly after I married my wife Mickey (not my sister Mickey) when we were home visiting my parents, Don and Geraldine Smith.
Mickey had some warts on her hand. My mom mentioned that she knew...
I want to publicly thank Deputy Chief Joshua Spence and FF/EMR Chad May of the Dora Volunteer Fire Department for their quick response and their professionalism in handling my 911 call under a difficult situation. Our first responders are on the front line when it comes to our safety and protection...
The Bakersfield High School golf team took home the first place plaque in the April 15 Clever Invitational Golf Tournament and another first place plaque in the April 12 Willow Springs Invitational tournament. The team, pictured from left, includes: Coach Micheal Mahan, Ethan Cotter, CJ Carey,...
Throughout my life, I’ve been blessed to have my home and life spent in the Ozarks. I consider it the most beautiful place that God created, attended nine years of school in a one-room school called Pine View, taught by my mother Edith Gaulding, who taught 30 years here in Ozark County. I met my...
On April 2, the residents of Ozark County made a significant step forward by approving a “use tax” with a 56 percent majority vote. This 2 percent tax will apply to online purchase and amount to approximately $250,000 annually in extra funding for Ozark County. The revenue generated from this tax...