Letters to the Editor
As an Ozark County farmer and business owner, I had the pleasure of attending, enjoying and learning at the recent 94th annual MFA Delegate Meeting in Columbia. The highlight of the meeting was Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe's keynote address that reminded us that Missouri is current No. 2 in the...
By Chief John Lubbers
Theodosia Area Volunteer Fire Department
With the end of 2023 quickly approaching, as Chief of the Theodosia Area Volunteer Fire Department, I would like to share a brief recap of the year and pause to express appreciation and thanks.
As of Dec. 1, the TAVFD has had these...
It seems all you hear about anymore is bad things going on, but this past week my faith in mankind was renewed. There are still good people out there.
I ordered pizza for the staff at the nursing home where my mother lives in Ava. Jerry [Luna] and I went to Ava to pick it up and decided to eat in...
During the week of Oct. 23-27 fellow brothers and sisters in Christ felt the joy of attending a revival of unity here in Ozark County. Folks from at least six different churches gathered together to hear powerful messages at each of the four hosting churches. Each pastor – Halbert Smith, Bruce...
I would like to thank all the many volunteers who made Hootin an Hollarin 2023 possible. First, the committee members who have been attending meetings since May, planning their events and taking care of their many responsibilities.
Next, I want to thank all of the volunteers that set up the...
Is it just me or has anyone else noticed the huge price disparity since Phillips 66 bought out the Bullseye stations?
Over the past two months, I have recorded the price differences between Ava, West Plains and Mountain Home, Arkansas. The former Bullseye stations are averaging 35 cents higher...
Since the storms more than a month ago, we have seen local and county workers go the extra mile to help residents. Ozark County Road and Bridge Department workers cleared county roads as quickly as they possibly could. And we can't say enough about White River Valley Electric Co-op and the...
Bakersfield’s track relay team competed at sectionals last week, and while they didn’t advance to state, the team did achieve a personal record. Shown are Nathan Watlington, Gaige Samuels, Coach Tammy Lamb, Jacob Watlington, Brooks Amburgy, Amani Kowiti and assistant Kurt Watlington.
In response to the letter in last week’s Times from Cindy Shimkus, “Charged does not mean guilty:”
People talking about the one who is charged is just the beginning, Cindy.
Police and prosecutors do not like to be proven wrong. You will need enough money to buy justice.
Get a good lawyer, and...
How do you do it? How do you start each day with a full measure of devotion to protect and lead in our community?
How do you give up your nights and weekends, away from those you love, to prepare for what might happen – and probably will? How do you show up and put yourself in danger for strangers...