Letters to the Editor
Editor’s note: This letter to the editor is in response to another letter printed in the March 26 edition, submitted by Darrell Robinson (See ‘Thank you, Krista’ in that week’s Times). In that letter, Robinson said that he’d contacted the Clarkridge VFD to ask if they could provide traffic control...
It would seem logical to most that to make efforts to improve communication with the OCSD might start with a separate phone line designated specifically for 911 calls and a designated dispatcher to only answer emergency calls on it. A separate phone line and another competent dispatcher to take...
The volunteer firefighters were busy fighting other fires at the time ours was discovered.
Our friends and neighbors showed up with leaf blowers, rakes, etc… and dashed into our woods to make a fire break and stop the quickly spreading fire.
One family was on their way to go on a fishing outing,...
We were going to be having a funeral for an 18-year-old boy at Zion Freewill Baptist Church. I contacted the Clarkridge Volunteer Fire Department and asked if they could provide traffic control for the funeral procession, and I was told they that they absolutely could not. I spoke directly with...
First of all, I would like to thank all the of the deputies of the Ozark County Sheriff’s Department. You guys are the bomb that criminals wake up to. Thank you!
Everything is not as commendable in the OCSD these days. Recently on Feb. 20, I had an issue and called the sheriff. We discussed the...
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...