Mark Paul Degase, 44 years, 2 months, and 0 days old, passed to heaven on Dec. 25, 2010 at his home in Squires, Mo., of natural causes. Mark was born Oct. 25, 1966 in Mtn. Home, Ark., to Marvin and Dyanna (Pruitt) Degase. He graduated from Ava High School. Mark…
Louis “Neil” Warren, formerly of St. Joseph, Mo., passed away Dec. 24, 2010 at the age of 89, in the Hospice House of North Kansas City Hospital. Neil was born on April 29, 1921 in Grant City, Mo., to Thomas Foster and Gladys (Ince) Warren. He was preceded in death…
Henry “Harry” Gorden Sherrill, 97 years, 5 months, and 21 days old, passed away on Dec. 24, 2010 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Harry was born July 3, 1913 in Hilo, Mo., to Benjamin and Nancy (Robertson) Sherrill. He was a farmer and lived most of his…
Margaret F. Scott, 84 years, 4 months, and 20 days old, passed away on Dec. 23, 2010 at Rocky Ridge Manor, Mansfield, Mo. Margaret was born Aug. 3, 1926 in Mtn. Grove, Mo., to Solomon and Flossie (Warren) Yocum. In 1944 Margaret and Francis J. “Bill” Scott were united in…
Leila Mae Riggs, daughter of the late Lloyd and Mabel (Loftin) Lakey, was born on Oct. 12, 1935 in Girdner, Mo., and passed away on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010 in the Autumn Oaks Caring Center in Mtn. Grove, Mo., at 75 years of age. Leila grew up and attended school…
Lula Belle (Arnold) Everett, 82, of Ava, passed away Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center in Ava where she had resided a short time. She was born May 31, 1928, near Ava. A private memorial service is planned at a later date. All arrangements are…
Carl Epps passed away on Dec. 22, 2010, at his home in Odessa, Texas. Carl was born to Lester and Hattie Epps on Oct. 16, 1928, at Goodhope, near Ava, Mo. He was the third of eight children. He was preceded in death by two sisters; three brothers; a grandson,…
Merrill L. Culvey, 95 years, 2 months, and 3 days old, passed away on Dec. 24, 2010 at his home. Merrill was born Oct. 21, 1915 in Kirkland, Ill., to William and Gladys (Strawn) Culvey. Merrill was a resident of the Ava community since 1971, moving from Belvidere, Ill. He…
As we say good-bye to the old year and welcome a new one, it’s always good to look back at the events of the past year. When we do so, we are reminded that it has been this cold before, the heat wave will pass, rain will bring an end…
Now we know the story behind the boys on bicycles published in the Herald a few weeks ago. They were distributing the Springfield evening paper. We thought we had the answer. We were sure they were delivering the Grit newspaper. Johnny Lumb, of Nixa, said it was Grit. Doris Liniger…
The Ava Bears advanced to the semifinals of the Springfield Blue and Gold Tournament but lost their final two games on Wednesday and Thursday. Still, the Bears finished better than ranking, taking fourth place in the Gold Division of the bracket. On Wednesday night, the Bears, seeded fifth, lost to…
Some people may not be aware that we have a winning Olympic team in our midst. Heart of the Ozarks of Ava sent a group of residents in Mountain Grove, Missouri, on Oct. 26 to participate in the Golden Age Games. The local care facility came away with the first-place…
By Laura Powers, Ava Papa built a house for his family of seven children. It was located in the town of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, which during the 1920s was quite small. The house had a cistern in the back with a heavy lid so we little ones could not lift…
The Ava Area Animal Welfare League Junior met December 7 in Karen Davis’ room at the Ava R-1 schools. Members in attendance were: Pat Patton, Marilyn Alms, Ali Hall, Karen Davis, Brandy Johnson, Paul McKee, Mary Chipps, Lynda Clouse, Lane Clouse, Erin Clouse, and Barbara Andrus. New members were introduced…
The Skyline R-II Board of Education met in regular session on Thursday, Dec. 16 with six members present. The consent agenda items were discussed and approved. In new business, the board voted to accept the following program evaluations: school climate dealing with student and staff recognition; health, which has been…
The Smokin’ Hot Mama Club will be delivering gifts to children at Cox Health at 3 p.m. on Dec. 23. Do not be fooled by the name of the group. “We are actually spurring a global movement changing the way women treat themselves and each other.” said founder Pamela Crim…
A candidate has joined the duo of incumbents filing for the Ava R-I Board of Education, and another has joined the three running for mayor of Ava. Filings for local elections to be held April 5 opened Dec. 14, with some races already having a handful of candidates. Dr. Dan…
The Ava Middle School Bears played at Willow Springs on Monday, December 13. The seventh grade Bears came away with a 27-25 victory. Ava led 10-7 at halftime and led 20-18 after three quarters of play. Morgan Smith led Ava’s scoring with 8 points, followed by Dakota Pierce and Zach…
Missouri State University conferred 1,460 degrees during the fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 17 at JQH Arena. Local students who earned degrees include, from Ava: Emily R. Bilyeu (Bachelor of Science), Suzanne E. Cooney (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), Brian L. Ross (Bachelor of Science), Jam Walker-Davidson (Master of Science in…
Every week, we ask area residents a question. The question may be serious, or it may be light-hearted. We will print the answers we receive here. For this week’s questions we asked: If the Ava R-I School District has to tighten its belt due to the economy, where should they…
The Ava R-I Board of Education approved several program reviews and discussed capital improvement projects for the coming year at their regular meeting on Thursday, Dec. 16. In communications, the board announced that they attended the Missouri School Board Association conference at Tan-Tar-A on Oct. 22-24. Superintendent Brian Wilson said…
The Ava Bears won two games in the Springfield Blue and Gold Tournament this week and were playing top-seed Glendale in the semifinals Wednesday night. The Bears opened with Greenwood Monday afternoon and came away with a 60-51 win. On Tuesday evening, the No. 5 Bears upset No. 4 Strafford,…
The Ava Lady Bears got by Norwood, 43-38, in the first round of the Lebanon Central Bank Holiday Tournament Tuesday, but fell to top-seed Springfield Central Wednesday morning, 73-46. The Lady Bears will play again at 10 a.m. today (Thursday), and with a win today would play for 5th place…
On Tuesday, Dec. 7, the Ava Victory Academy Crusaders traveled to Bradleyville to battle the Eagles. The Lady Crusaders played a tough game but were defeated 56-31. The boys found themselves down by 3 in the last seconds when freshman Seth Dobbs shot a three pointer at the buzzer, sending…
By Whitney Keith During the early part of 1940, monetary gifts came to 12 current and former residents of Douglas County from an anonymous giver, later dubbed the “Angel of Ava.” According to “A Reminiscent History of Douglas County, Missouri, 1857-1957” by J.E. Curry, recipients were: R.L. Story ($150), Jack…
The Ava City Council heard their annual auditor’s report at their regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 14. A representative from Davis, Lynn & Moots, P.C. of Springfield gave a report on the city’s financial statements. The report, which is of June 30, 2010, gave the city an unqualified, or clean…
Filings for local elections to be held April 5 opened Tuesday, with some races already having a handful of candidates. In the City of Ava, voters will be electing a mayor and two aldermen, one from the East Ward and one from the West Ward of the city. Incumbents Billy…
The Ava Middle School Bears hosted the Reeds Spring Wolves on Tuesday, December 7. The seventh grade Bears lost to the visiting Wolves by a score of 27-26. The game was close throughout the night. Ava led 7-4 after one quarter of play and the game was tied 13-13 at…
The eighth grade Lady Bears played Mountain Grove on Dec. 2 and lost 25-37. McKenna Hunsaker led the Lady Bears with 12 points, followed by Callie Eubanks with 5, Ashley Helm 3, and Destiny Sparnicht 2. “Mountain Grove is a very tough team to beat,” said Coach Justin Gilmore. “We…
Every week, we ask area residents a question. The question may be serious, or it may be light-hearted. We will print the answers we receive here. For this week’s questions we asked: What was your favorite float at the Ava Christmas Parade? Peppermint candy. – Jody Linder The big lollipop…
The Ava R-I Board of Education discussed budget concerns and a recently-developed athletic facility study at a special work session on Dec. 8. The first order of business was a new superintendent evaluation tool. The board chose a new tool from four options, said Superintendent Brian Wilson. “The one they…
By Whitney Keith In this time of holiday traditions and ceremonies, many local residents have turned their minds and hearts to what they can do for others in the community. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has participated in two charity events this holiday season. The sheriff’s office distributed over 60…
The Ava Victory Academy Crusaders and Lady Crusaders have gained something they’ve never had before – a home-court advantage. The teams have been practicing in the new MOCH Wellness Center and last Friday evening, played their first game of the season there. They met the Trinity Christian Eagles for fierce…
United States Army Specialist Matt Buchanon stopped by Ava Victory Academy on November 21. Spc Buchanon is the son of A.V.A. second grade teacher Ms. Williams He, his wife and four of their children, along with a grandchild, were here for Thanksgiving. He talked with students from first through fourth…
The Ava Middle School Bears hosted the Hollister Tigers on Monday, November 29. The seventh grade Bears were defeated by the visiting Hollister squad by a one-point margin, 32-31. Hollister made a three point basket with 9 seconds remaining in the game to take the one point lead and Ava’s…
Every week, we ask area residents a question. The question may be serious, or it may be light-hearted. We will print the answers we receive here. For this week’s questions we asked: Do you buy your Christmas presents early, or do you wait until the last minute? Do you have…
On Tuesday, December 14 at 6:30 p.m. the Ava Pride Band Department will be presenting their winter concert “Jingle ALL The Way” at the Ava Performing Arts Center. Featured during the concert will be the Jazz Band, Beginning Band, Sixth Grade Band, Middle School Band, the Ava Pride Color Guard,…
A local resident is looking for pictures of a historic, one-room schoolhouse near Squires. Dave Smithback is looking for pictures of the Kolb School – District 86, located on his property near Squires. Anyone with pictures or information is invited to contact him at 417-683-9993.…
We had a good attendance this Sunday and a few of our members are getting over viruses and the flu. It sure is hard to get rid of that stuff. I don’t care what you take. Roy Hampton opened Sunday school by talking about trying to walk a better Christian…
Sunday, December 12 was the third Sunday in advent, known also in the Anglican tradition as Rose Sunday as the altar and vestment colors are rose symbolizing a lightening of the advent penitence as well as the new life we look forward to in Christ. The third candle on the…
Opening prayer to start our Sunday morning service was given by our superintendent, Doug Miller. Our Sunday school lesson was on “Receiving Comfort And Strength”. The prophet Isaiah encouraged the people to invite God back in their nation and lives. Sin often causes hardship and pain. God offers us comfort…
Sunday was a busy day at my house. We had an early Christmas get-together with lots of food, goodies and family. Those attending were Bob, Linda, Jessie, Jenna, and Wyatt Davis, a friend of the girls, Megan; Barb, Jack, Miracle, Bob and Susie, Delayna, Terry, Chance, Kayla, Taylor and Tenley,…
Bonnie Phipps said she got out and went to church Sunday, but it was cold. I guess we will have to grin and bear it. Last Monday I received two-tenths of an inch of rain in my gage. Mark brought me some eggs last Monday. Kay stopped last Tuesday and…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Girdner Church Christmas Program, Sunday night, December 19 at 6 p.m. 12-1t * * * Dogwood…
Skyline School Breakfast Menu Monday, December 20: Biscuit, Gravy, Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, December 21: Long John, Cheese, Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, December 22: Christmas Break Thursday, December 23: Christmas Break Friday, December 24: Christmas Break Lunch Menu Monday, December 20: Corn Dog, Potatoes,…
Christmas is in the air. One can feel it, see it, and hear it everywhere one goes through the crispness of the air, the beautiful Christmas decorations hanging in window fronts, in yard trees and elsewhere, and the sounds of Christmas carols resonating over the airways and in big department…
It was a great day to be in God’s house, we appreciate our visitors as well as our faithful group. There are many prayer concerns in our church and community, some facing surgery, continue to remember each one of these. Brother Jim Norman and wife, Marge, were our guests Sunday…
On Monday, December 6, Pastor Neal and Rick Crum along with Jerry Pitts and a friend traveled to Jackson, Missouri to get the pews for our new sanctuary. The carpet is all laid so now we lack doors and trim. Van Menzies and Danny Johnson have been working on the…
During Wednesday night Bible study we went over a few different discussion points. We talked about Idleness in the church, what we can do to avoid apostasy and what is expected from us by God as being Christians. We had nine at Bible study and had good discussion and study.…
Things are quite busy around Ava General Baptist Church as we prepare to welcome the celebration of the birth of our Savior Jesus. Choirs have been practicing, people are learning lines for the Christmas play and children are learning new songs and skits for their Sunday school program presentation. We…
Greetings from our community and James and me wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The Lord’s will we will celebrate 30 years together on December 31, maybe we will be in a good church service somewhere. Maybe at a good spiritual church service at Cardwell Chapel…
We really would have liked for you to have been in our morning worship service this past Lord’s day. Our message was drawn from Matthew 20:20-22 with the emphasis on our personal responsibility to hear God’s word and submit to His will in our lives. After morning worship we adjourned…
The weather seems to be showing signs that winter is on the way, but the sun is out and that always helps. We had a small group for Sunday school, but when God is there it doesn’t matter. Bro. Paul (filling in for Bro. Marshall) greeted us all with a…
TRUSTEE’S SALE In Re: Christopher C Kirk and Kath-leen L Kirk, husband and wife TRUSTEE`S SALE – For default in the payment of debt and performance of obligation described in and secured by Deed of Trust executed by Christo-pher C Kirk and Kathleen L Kirk, hus-band and wife dated 10/28/2005,…
TRUSTEE’S SALE In Re: Mary K Miller, a single woman TRUSTEE`S SALE – For default in the payment of debt and performance of obligation described in and secured by Deed of Trust executed by Mary K Miller, a single woman dated 08/02/2007, and recorded on 08/03/2007 Book 469 Page 681…
The 4th Sunday Singing was held at Faith Rock Church November 28, 2010 from 2-4 p.m. The welcome was given by emcee, Sybil Gheer; Sis. Betty Hesterlee opened with prayer; song books were distributed by Freeman Porter. There were 45 present and 33 songs were shared. Sybil Gheer conducted the…
Dixie Garrett was hostess for the regular Tuesday evening Bunco group. After one hour of games, high was Lucille Collins, second, Allie Gentry, door prize, Delcie Heriford and low was Sybil Heckendoorn. A gift exchange followed with refreshments served to the winners and other members: Lucille Jenkins, Sharon Jenkins, Joretta…
This column is for fundraisers, benefits, or community functions for which a fee or membership dues are collected. Items will be printed in this column twice for a single fee of $5 for 20 words or less. ****** Ava’s First Annual Christmas Classical Concert, December 18, 2010, 2:30-4:00 p.m., First…
Billy Fletcher visited his uncle, Howard McGill, at the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Friday, to help celebrate Howard’s 98th birthday. Howard passed away Monday morning just three days after his birthday. Carl and Joan Fletcher of Bois D’arc visited with Billy Fletcher on the way to the farm,…
The folks at Bethany Baptist Church are getting ready for the Christmas Parade, Saturday. Packets have been prepared to hand out and finishing touches are being made on the float. Norma Stillings sang a solo, Sunday morning before Pastor Sorensen brought a message from Acts 16:16-36 on “How To Recover…
11-29-10. I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. I know I did, twice. We went to my daughter, Anita and her husband, Carl’s for dinner on Thursday. I really enjoyed visiting with them again. Grandson, Jared, was there and Lisa came later on. Carl’s brother was there as well. We…
Good morning on this gray, cold Tuesday morning, guess I’ll try and write some news. My goodness tomorrow is December 1. How this year has flown. Ann Collins spent from Saturday, November 20 until Wednesday the 24th in Springfield visiting Carol Wise and Riley, they brought her home and spent…
We have beautiful sunshine this Monday, but the frost is still on the rooftops at mid-day. We have no wind, but it’s just plain cold and will stay with us for a while. Sunday services were special because Pastor Don was back for both services. His message was from Isaiah…
Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Michael and Corrina Dodson went to Springfield on Monday. Jo Stephens visited Gene and Rheba Pool Tuesday and Saturday. Jo Stephens and Lisa Hensley went to Springfield one day. Danny Bushong had two teeth cut out on…
“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free,” John 8:32. And what is the truth? Jesus is the Son of God who freely gave His life on the cross that you and I could have eternal life in heaven. We were thankful to have Brother…
We had good service over the weekend. Dan opened up in prayer then he led the congregation in some songs. The children took up the penny march. Darrel taught us a good lesson. We sure enjoy his teachings. Specials were sung by Esther’s Sunday school class, she sure does a…
And all at once, the Christmas season is upon us. I guess I have heard it on television so much that I didn’t realize it was actually this close. And so I forgot to tell everyone that the club Christmas party will be held at the Squires Firehouse on Saturday…
Well, good morning from my house. My goodness we knew this cold weather was coming, but I wish it wouldn’t last too long. I just can’t seem to get warm and stay that way. We had good services at Frye Church. We missed those out not feeling well. Last week…
December 1 – Caney met Wednesday evening with singing. Bro. Hi Lambeth took charge of the service. Prayer requests were taken and Bro. Jeff Shipley led in prayer. Bro. Hi read Eccl. 1, only wisdom in the Lord is worth anything. Everything else is vanity or worthless. We always have…
“And Jacob begat Joseph, the husband of Mary of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ,” Matthew 1:16. Last weekend Kurt, Sonya and Clara Jaques were visiting Sonya’s parents, Edgar and Sharon Stewart. Eddie and Linda Sears visited Eddie’s mother and his side of families last weekend. Wednesday Gary…
Wow, it is so hard to believe another holiday has gone by. Thanksgiving is such a wonderful time visiting with family and eating lots of good food. I also got to wish my mother, Willene Adams, a very happy birthday and tell her how much I love her. My brother,…
A good frosty Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a happy and safe weekend. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. May you be up and about real soon. Our sympathy to all who have lost…
John and Peter were fishermen. It says in Acts 4:13 they were unlearned and ignorant. Because of this, the Sanhedrin were mystified about how they could perform a miracle. A man, born crippled, was now able to walk. This miracle was no easy task. It was well known that the…
Hello from our home to your home. Christmas is finally here, and our halls and lobbies are decorated with Christmas cheer. We have over 50 small and large trees throughout the building, ranging in sizes from 12 inches to 12 feet tall. Please come out and visit our home, enjoy…
From the desk of Jamey Herd: Pleasant Ridge enjoyed a wonderful Holiday Dinner on Saturday. There was so much food we enjoyed it again on Sunday for lunch. We appreciate everyone who brought side dishes and attended this festive occasion. Sunday the little ones sang “Merry, Merry Christmas” and Wanda…
It has been a very cold, windy weekend. Deer gun season is over and our maintenance director did not get his deer. He says he will go hunting for archery season. The high winds certainly knocked the leaves off the trees, all the better to see the deer. We wish…
This week we had seventeen people weigh in, with a total weight-loss of twenty-seven and 3/4 lbs. One person stayed the same weight. Billy and Shirley were high-losers. We are pleased to welcome Bonnie as a new member to our Ava T.O.P.S. chapter. She transferred from a T.O.P.S. chapter in…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. Prayer was given by Sis. Diane Strunks. Sunday school lesson was, The Word Made Flesh, John 1:1-5 and 10-14 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Sister Elsie Atchison gave prayer.…
The cold wind really moved in last week and is causing us to “bundle up” when going outside, getting used to winter time. Here’s to “better” U.S. Postal Service deliveries! Hopefully, I won’t get more mail damaged as I received the past week, an envelope shredded with a card or…
The holiday season is upon us and it has been a very busy and rewarding this past month with several of our Seymour TOPS’ members achieving top honors with their individual weekly weight-losses: those members listed concurrently are Mary, Thelma, Carolyn and Connie. Mary won the top honors for the…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION IN THE ESTATE OF: ) LEROY SMITH ) Deceased. ) Estate Number: 10DG-PR00024 ) NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LEROY SMITH, DECEASED. You are hereby notified that…
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME On December 6, 2010, the Circuit Court of Douglas County, Missouri entered judgment in Cause Number 10DG-CC00323, changing the name of Eddey Lee Horn to Eddie Lee Horn. This Notice is to the public at large as well as any Judgment Creditors of said person.…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION IN THE ESTATE OF: ) NONA JEANNE UPSHAW ) Deceased. ) Estate Number: 08-U4-PR00032 ) NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF NONA JEANNE UPSHAW, DECEASED. You are hereby…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Tom S. Wilson and Eileen A. Wilson, dated January 12, 2007, and recorded on January 31, 2007, Document No. 070255, in Book No. 460, at Page 38 in the Office of…
TRUSTEE’S SALE In re: Cory Goin, a single person TRUSTEE’S SALE – Default hav-ing been made in the payment of a Note described in and secured by Deed of Trust executed by Cory Goin, recorded February 15, 2006 in Book 445, Pages 465-469, and assigned via in instrument recorded September…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Phillip R. Jones and Glenda L. Jones, husband and wife Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Phillip R. Jones and Glenda L. Jones, husband and wife dated December 24, 2004 and recorded in…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: David L. Brown and Mil-dred Brown, Husband and Wife Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by David L. Brown and Mildred Brown, Husband and Wife dated December 22, 2006 and recorded in the Office…
Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, December 13: Choice of Dry Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, December 14: Breakfast Pizza, Orange, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, December 15: Super Bun, Banana, String Cheese, Choice of Juice and ½ pt.…
This column is for fundraisers, benefits, or community functions for which a fee or membership dues are collected. Items will be printed in this column twice for a single fee of $5 for 20 words or less. ****** First and Third Saturday Night of each month there will be a…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Black Oak Church invites everyone to join us Sunday, December 12, Sunday school at 10:00, worship…
Georgia Sanders hosted a Thanksgiving noontime meal in the Jenkin’s building in Goodhope Thursday. Those attending were Norma Cross, Randy Jenkins and Sue and Peggy Jenkins; Scott and Missy and Megan Richards from Cape Girardeau, MO.; Gerride and Kate Reeves; Josh and Luke from Cape Girardeau; Ron and Shelia Sanders…
There was a chill in the air Sunday, but plenty of sunshine. December comes in on Wednesday. Our White River Valley Electric Co-op gives us suggestions for saving energy costs and they are appreciated when power outages come to get power back quickly. Paralee Rea and Lunetta Murrill went to…
“For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O Lord, thou knowest altogether,” Psalms 139:4, was our key verse this week. God not only knows our words but our thoughts as well. Brother Roy read I John 3:18-24 for our devotion after we sang. Our prayer list…
Happy birthday to Leo and Peggy Litwiller of Taneyville. Her daughter, Kristy Beth of Arkansas had Thanksgiving dinner with her at the nursing home. Michael Dodson, Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday. Those here for Thanksgiving were Donna Dodson, Michael, Corrina, Chase and Bryse Dodson, Butch and…
November 24 – We met at Caney the night before Thanksgiving. Service began with singing. Bro. Jim Lafferty took charge of the service. Prayer request and praise reports were given. Sis. Charlotte Roberts led in prayer. Jim read Psalms 1, Matthew 7:13-14, 21-23 and Revelations 2:10. There is no consolation…
James and David Halcomb had a good fishing trip Friday, November 19. James had a two week vacation and David had one week off. I was glad to hear Wyatt Applegate’s surgery went good. His grandpa, Jerry Nelson, told James he was back home. Jerry’s company was Jim Anderson, Doug…
“Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering for he is faithful that promised, “ Hebrews 10:23. Paul and Honie Johnson visited us this week. Rainy Thanksgiving Day, Gary and I went to Rayford and Freda Clayton’s at Longrun. We got back before the little snow and…
A good Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving holiday and I bet the turkey wasn’t the only one who got stuffed. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals, and the nursing homes. We hope your road to…
We didn’t have Bible study on Wednesday night, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving guests in the home of Pastor Gary and Bevy Thursday were Clint Moore, Connie Holloway and Wanda Cox, Jerry and Lana Heard, Randy and Tabitha Burton, Raylee Grace and Caydee. Raylee Grace and Caydee stayed until…
Carol Boeddeker-Genet has had a wonderful week as she hopes all of you did, with family, friends and in giving thanks. Rachelle Boeddeker “sneaked” home on leave, having made grandma promise not to tell anyone, arriving the night of the 22nd. The next morning Carol prepared a pancake breakfast and…
John and Peter were fishermen. It says in Acts 4:13 they were unlearned and ignorant. Because of this, the Sanhedrin were mystified about how they could perform a miracle. A man, born crippled, was now able to walk. This miracle was no easy task. It was well known that the…
Sunday morning service was opened with instrumentals by Randy and Venita Brummet, Linda Stillings and Margaret Rosseau. The congregation then sang a hymn then three new converts were baptized. Tillie Fowler sang a beautiful song for a special. Brother Roberts brought the morning message from Matthew 22:34-40, “Making the Best…
Hello from our home to your home. Christmas has arrived with the hustle and bustle of the season. Trees are being put up, decorations are out and residents enjoyed the hot chocolate and cookies. Christmas music was playing and everyone was having a jolly, holly good time. It was nice…
Good morning. The first of December has arrived. According to the calendar, winter will arrive on Dec. 21. From the temperatures we have been experiencing lately one would think that winter is already here. But, we haven’t seen the likes of winter until after January. We will have more temps…
Everything is good on Little Creek with all coming down to reality after a holiday of abandoned diets and abundant over indulgent delicious food. Most of us cook more healthy meals with low fat and low sugar and less white carbs on other days and so then meals may be…
For this Thanksgiving week, we have had all kinds of weather from sunshine to rain and light snow to sunshine and this Monday light rain. Wednesday the 17th was a very sad time for Pastor Don and Becky, and all of Seminole Church. Don and Becky’s one and only child,…
We continue to pray for the many needs of our church, the community and the nation, at this time of the year it seems there are so many more. We are truly thankful for our blessings and to be citizens of a free country. We continue to practice on our…
Last Weeks News – Several prayer requests were shared as we came together on our Lord’s Day. Happy birthday was sung to Makinna Humbyrd, who will be 5 years old on Thanksgiving Day. Testimonies were shared. Pastor Neal prayed and read from II Peter, II Timothy and Hebrews 10. He…
There were some folks that didn’t get to have Thanksgiving dinner where they had planned because of the weather. Bonnie Phipps and Cecilia Edwards ate Thanksgiving dinner with Michael and Wendee Freeman and family and they ate deer meat that Cody had killed and everyone enjoyed it then Roy and…
LEGAL NOTICE The Dora R-III School District is seeking all interested persons to file for three vacant seats for the Dora R-III School District Board of Education election to be held on April 5, 2011. Three – three year school board po-sitions for the April 5th, 2011 Election Interested persons…
LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that declara-tions of candidacy for Director of the Board of Education for Bradleyville R-I School (3(three) 3 (three) year terms) on April 5, 2011 ballot, may be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Edu-cation in the school district office dur-ing regular business…
LEGAL NOTICE Notice is given to qualified voters of the Thornfield R-I School District that there are 3 three year vacancies on the Thornfield R-I School Board to be voted on in the upcoming election on April 5, 2011. Declaration of Candidate for Nomination forms can be obtained at the…
LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given to the quali-fied voters of the Ava R-I School Dis-trict of Ava, MO that three members will be elected to the Board of Educa-tion for a term of three years each at the April 5, 2011 election. The opening date for candidates to file…
LEGAL NOTICE OF FILING FOR SKYLINE R-II BOARD MEMBERS Skyline R-II School has three open-ings for Board Members. Candidate filing begins at 8:00 a.m. on December 14, 2010 and ends on January 18, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. The school office will be closed from December 22 through De-cember 31 for…
LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given to the quali-fied voters of the Plainview R-8 School District that three members will be elected to the Board of Education for a term of three years each at the April 5, 2011 election. The opening date for candidates to file for these positions…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: December 21, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: SW 2nd Street Property Owners: City of Ava Legal description: BEGIN AT SE CORNER OF BLOCK 1,…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: December 21, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: 205 W. Wash-ington Property Owners: Brent and Karla Davis Legal description: THE WEST 62 FEET OF LOT…
Larry Johnson, his son, Kent Johnson, and grandson, Kodie Johnson, had lunch with Tom and Jewell Johnson one day last week. Bob and Janice Keith visited with Tom and Jewell, Saturday evening. Tom and Jewell had Thanksgiving Dinner with Kent and Kim Johnson’s family, Thursday and then another big dinner…
Our pastor, Bob Sorensen, his wife, Darlene, and children, Luke, and Sally, returned home Saturday after a Thanksgiving visit with Darlene’s parents, Don and Doris Taschner, in St. Louis. Dan Stillings sang a special Sunday morning. The Jubilee Singers sang in the evening. Pastor Sorensen brought a message on “Giving…
We had good service over the weekend. Sunday morning opened up with prayer. Then Bro. Dan led the congregation in some songs. The children then took up the penny march. Bro. Darrel taught a good lesson from Luke 2. Esther and the children sang specials. She sure does a good…
Bob, Linda and I went to Springfield on Sunday morning to visit with Mary and Terry McCleary. Mary seemed to be doing a little better. We also visited with Margaret, Delmar, Nora and Lee one day. James visited with Theta, Leo and family over Thanksgiving. Bob, Linda and I visited…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. Prayer was given by Sis. Vera Dixon. Sunday school lesson was, The Last Days of Judah, II Kings 25:2-12 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Special music was performed by…
Opening prayer to start our Sunday morning service was given by our superintendent, Rod Welker. Our Sunday school lesson was “God Is All Knowing”. He created us so He knows everything about us. If we truly want to know ourselves we will seek to know God and His word and…
Praise God, isn’t He good to us? We trust you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends, food and fond memories. We did and there was so much to be thankful for. This Sunday our morning message was about “Success”, how we see it and how God sees it.…
Sunday, December 12 was the third Sunday in advent, known also in the Anglican tradition as Rose Sunday as the altar and vestment colors are rose symbolizing a lightening of the advent penitence as well as the new life we look forward to in Christ. The third candle on the…
Champion is the kind of place that makes it easy to express Gratitude. It is a relaxed and peaceful pastoral glen amid hills and fields with the little town square in the middle and the little church down near the creek under the big trees. Louis Untermeyer was not from…
Last Weeks News – During the morning service we had 12 attend. We started out the morning with prayer requests and then dismissed to Sunday school. The adults studied in Matthew, chapters 10 and 11. After Sunday school the children sang a couple of songs for the congregation and then…
11-22-10. What? Well as usual I can hardly believe this month is about over then it’s the big Christmas month, our dear Lord Jesus’ birthday and all the hectic shopping up to the last minute, but not me. I don’t think I have to do any shopping, I hope, unless…
SEALED BIDS The Thornfield School is accepting sealed bids for 2000, 47 passenger, Diesel Bluebird School Bus. The bus can be seen at the Thornfield School. For more information, please contact the school at 417-265-3212. Bids will be opened at the December 20, 2010 School Board meeting. The Thornfield R-I…
Bonnie Phipps said she was doing okay and that she went to church Sunday. Carol Moore came by last Monday evening and picked me up and we went over and got Marie Dickey and we all went to our O.E.S. meeting here in Ava. Tom and Mary Martha Williams, Marie…
Susan Sinclair reports that the three-week multi church revival closed Sunday night at Goodhope General Baptist with an evening of musicians and singers praising the Lord for the victory He has given us over death and hell. Victory over death because with Christ as our Savior we will never experience…
We had congregational singing followed by many prayer requests for safety, for the bereaved, those very ill, some of our grandchildren, and several of our own group still having health problems. We pray especially for the unsaved in our communities. We are thankful for all the blessings we are allowed…
This week we had fourteen people weigh in, with a total weight-loss of twenty-one and 1/2 lbs. One person stayed the same weight. Rachel was high-loser. Evelyn E. and Sharon received charms for walking 100 miles each. Evelyn E. received a charm for 20 lbs. lost so far. Congratulations to…
Deer season is almost over just in time for Thanksgiving and the predicted snow. Our maintenance director has not gotten his trophy buck and has now decided that something smaller might be okay for venison. We wish him luck in hunting the remainder of the season. Things have changed from…
This Thursday most folks will enjoy family and friends, giving thanks to our forefathers who made America, our land, not forgetting our supreme sacrifice for Thanksgiving. A belated anniversary wish to Harold and Velma Strain. Harold shared his good turnip crop with many folks at Tuesday night music party and…
Bob, Linda and I went to church Sunday morning and also stayed and enjoyed our monthly dinner and visiting. Our visitors this week have been Carol and Robert Johnson, Barb, Jack, Miracle and Bob and Susie. I’ve had phone visits with Max and Pauline Singleton of Washington, my sister, Violet,…
November 10 – Caney came together Wednesday evening with singing. Pastor Bill Austin took charge of our Wednesday Bible study. Prayer requests were taken. Bro. Hi Lambeth led in prayer. Bro. Bill read Romans 12:1-21. The church is like a body when our little finger hurts so does the entire…
Last Weeks News – Kailey and Kinsey Thompson had to miss school last week due to a bug going around and I came down with it a couple of days. Dick and Pauline Richards went to Plainview School Thursday to watch the students sing several songs to honor Veteran’s Day.…
Wednesday evening Bible Study was led by Steve Wilkerson, on “Confessional Prayer” using scriptures – Romans 10:9-10; Philippians 2:9-11; Psalms 51:2, Samuel 12:1-15; and Proverbs 28:13. Teen class was led by Pastor Gary and Bevy Moore, on “Study To Show Thyself Approved” using scriptures II Timothy 2:14-26. Friday evening Pastor…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: December 21, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: SW 2nd Street Property Owners: Thomas and Vicky Durham Legal description: All of Lot 3 and the…
IN THE 44TH JUDICAL CIRCUIT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI In the Estate of ) JERRY ARNOLD MINCHINTON ) Deceased ) Case Number: 10DG-PR00069 ) NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Es-tate of JERRY ARNOLD MINCHINTON, Decedent: On November 23,2010, the last will of the decedent…
PUBLIC NOTICE OF AUCTION This is a legal public notice that contents of Unit #10 rented by Red Mountain Fire AND Unit #35 rented by Gary Simmons at Ava Storage Center located at 213 SE 15th Ave., Ava, MO., is being auctioned for amount past due. Auction to be held…
We were so happy to carry on our family Thanksgiving tradition. The rain might have dampened some people’s enthusiasm, but when it comes to family and food we didn’t hesitate for one minute. The fellowship hall was filled with the aroma of great food and the unmistakable sounds of laughter…
This column is for fundraisers, benefits, or community functions for which a fee or membership dues are collected. Items will be printed in this column twice for a single fee of $5 for 20 words or less. ****** First and Third Saturday Night of each month there will be a…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The Ava Band Booster Club will meet Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. in the Ava…
Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, December 6: Choice of Dry Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, December 7: Breakfast Pizza, Fresh Fruit, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, December 8: Super Bun, Cheese, Banana, Choice of Juice and ½ pt.…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. Prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was, A King Who Loved God, II Kings 1:7, II Kings 19:5-7 and II Kings 20:1-6 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang…
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. As I write, I am looking forward to having many of our family members share a Thanksgiving meal with my husband and I. We enjoyed sharing a special, Thanksgiving meal with our church family at Red Bank last Sunday afternoon. The food was so delicious that…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: December 21, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: SW 2nd Street, Parcel 83 Property Owners: David and Dorothy Norman Legal description: All of Lots 1,…
A good Monday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a great weekend. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. May you be up and about real soon. May God bless you in your time of sorrow. Our…
Opening prayer to start the Sunday morning service was said by Rod Welker and dismissal to Sunday school classes was by Narvil Tetrick. Our lesson was “God Delivers and Protects” from Psalm 91 reminds us of God’s protection and care of His children in the face of all the dangers…
It’s shaping up to be a beautiful fall Saturday in the Ozarks. Kevin and Mark came by yesterday with deer tenderloin and ground venison. I am very appreciative. If there’s one thing I miss, it’s venison. Yes the woods and hills have been alive with the sounds of gunfire, as…
Hello everyone. I hope you are all looking forward to a Thanksgiving feast with family and friends. It’s truly a time to remember all we have to be thankful for and we do have lots of wonderful blessings when we stop long enough to start counting our blessings. Here around…
You really should have been there! We enjoyed a wonderful Lord’s day of praise and worship with our message from Psalm 18, “I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from mine enemies.” Following the morning service we had communion and…
“O give thanks unto the Lord, call upon His name, make known His deeds among the people,” Psalm 105:1. Gary and I visited his mother, Maxine Turner and David Wednesday in Ava. Gary visited Rayford and Freda Clayton. Gary has been killing a lot of armadillos around their place at…
Last Weeks News – Sunday morning we woke up to a heavy frost then headed to church where the service was opened with prayer requests then prayer and praise while welcoming everyone. The morning special was beautifully done by Venita Brummet, accompanied by her husband, Randy Brummet. Brother Roberts brought…
11-15-10. I hope everyone is doing okay. I know everyone isn’t but that’s a bit of wishful thinking. It was cold and rainy over the weekend. It was in the twenties last night, but has stopped raining. It went back up to 48 degrees this morning. The rainy cold weather…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Jesse R. Boyd, a Single Individual Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Jesse R. Boyd, a Single Individual dated Sep-tember 28, 2005 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of…
NOTICE OF FILING Notice is hereby given that an elec-tion for the Ava Area Ambulance Dis-trict will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, for the purpose of electing two board members, one from District #3 and one from District #6, who shall serve for terms of three years each.…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Mikki Johnson and Beth A Johnson, Husband and Wife Trus-tee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Mikki John-son and Beth A Johnson, Husband and Wife dated November 2, 2001 and recorded in the Office…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt and performance of the obligations secured by deed of trust executed by Arthur I. Dickinson a/k/a Arthur L. Dickinson and Linda L. Dickinson, dated August 19, 2000, recorded on September 8, 2000, in Book 340 at Page 465 Office…
The Blue Moon came to Champion very early Sunday morning bathing the tranquil hills and valleys in a quiet soft silver light. Some define the blue moon as the second full moon in a single month and others adhere to an earlier definition as the third moon of a season…
There is a story about a new pastor. He had accepted a pastorate in Houston, Texas. After being there for a while, he had an occasion to ride the bus downtown. Getting on the bus, he paid the fare and got his change. When he got back to his seat,…
There is a little chill in the air this morning, but a good day in all. Bro. Paul filled in for Bro. Marshall. He opened Sunday school with a big hello. We had prayer requests and prayer. We had a song and our Sunday school leader, Sister Naomi, read from…
Sunday school opened with prayer. We had congregational singing. The children took up the penny march. Bro. Darrell taught the class from Luke, chapter 2. Esther Hankins teaches the children. Bro. Hall preached from I Thess. 4:16-17. His text was titled Meeting In The Air. It was a good message.…
“Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most high,” Psalm 50:14 was the scripture for Pastor David’s message on Sunday morning. We all have so much to be thankful for. Brother Roy read Isaiah 52:7-12 for the devotion after the singing of the good old hymns. Brother…
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. My sympathy to all the family and friends of Paul Himioben of Georgia who passed away on Sunday. He was Virgie Bushong’s husband. Those here for breakfast on Monday were Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding and Juanita Kazenske. Juanita also visited Joe and John Stephens Monday.…
Joe and Ione Gammon of the Lighthouse Baptist Ministries were guests at Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday. The Lighthouse Baptist Ministries focuses on helping and encouraging missionaries as they serve the Lord around the world. They currently are set up to provide expert help in crating and shipping missionary belonging and…
Sam Frye has been keeping up with his sisters and kids in Illinois and Texas by phone and they are doing about the same. Sam was planning a trip to Texas to visit his daughters and their families there. He’s been going to church and other community events. Sam said…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by David S. Schirpik and Robin L. Schir-pik, dated February 22, 2008, and re-corded on February 29, 2008, Docu-ment No. 080448 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Douglas County, Missouri,…
LEGAL NOTICES Notice is hereby given that an elec-tion for the Douglas County Health Center Board of Trustees will be held on April 5, 2011. There will be one unexpired term of two years and three terms of four years. Candidates may file at the Douglas County Clerk’s of-fice Monday…
—BIRTHS— We Welcome with Love, Madison Marie Lewis. She was born Wednesday November 10, 2010 at 2:06 a.m., at Lovelace Women’s Hospital, Albuquerque, NM. She weighed 7 lb, 12 oz. and was 21 inches long. The proud parents are Lance Lewis and Kristen (Huffman) Lewis. Madison’s grandparents are Shirley and…
Present were Edith McKinnon, president – Lynn Bentele, vice-president – Karen N. Davis, Ruth Taylor, Alice Hurley, Mary Ann Niemi, Lily Branco and Diane Easterday. They met at Vaught’s Restaurant. Due to absence of secretary – Linnie Ingram and treasurer – Maxine Smith, the minutes and treasurer’s reports were by…
Marilyn Alms recently participated in a community scholars workshop sponsored by the Missouri Folk Arts Program (MFAP), November 11-13, 2010 in downtown West Plains, Missouri. The statewide arts service organization, which identifies, documents, and presents Missouri traditional arts, is building a statewide network of community scholars. Participants were selected based…
Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, November 29: Choice of Dry Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, November 30: Breakfast Pizza, Apple, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, December 1: Super Bun, Cheese, Banana, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of…
Community - Events- This column is for fundraisers, benefits, or community functions for which a fee or membership dues are collected. Items will be printed in this column twice for a single fee of $5 for 20 words or less. ****** Benefit for James and Marcelline Hudson, Saturday, November 27,…
Calendar Of Events This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The Ava Band Booster Club will meet Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m.…
NOTICE OF EXCHANGE PROPOSAL LAND FOR LAND EXCHANGE Notice is hereby given that the United States Department of Agricul-ture Forest Service is considering an exchange of land with J.W. and Patsy J. Honeycutt of P.O. Box 650, Cabool, MO 65689 for land under the authority set forth in the act…
IN THE 44TH JUDICAL CIRCUIT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI In the Estate of ) VIRGINIA REESE ) Deceased. ) Case Number: 10DG-PR00063 ) NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Es-tate of VIRGINIA REESE, Decedent: On November 4, 2010, the last will of the decedent having…
Gisele D. Valeika, 72 years, passed away on Oct. 15, 2010 at her home in Ava with her husband by her side. Gigi was born March 23, 1938 in Amos, Quebec, Canada to Philippi and Fernande (Phobot) Salvail. On June 23, 1984 Gisele and Robert Valeika were united in marriage…
Steven R. Sloan, 68, of Kissee Mills died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010 at the home of his daughter in Cleveland, Texas. He was born on May 6, 1942 in Springfield, Mo., the son of J.W. and Juanita Sloan. Steve graduated from Bradleyville High School in 1960. He served in the…
Retired U.S. Navy Captain Herschel Arnold Pahl passed away Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010 at Heart of the Ozarks Care Center in Ava, Mo. Herschel was born April 15, 1920 on a farm east of Cambridge, Neb. He was one of six children born to Arnold E. “Art” and Mary (Keene)…
The memorial service for E. Geneva Mitchell will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010 at the Hillcrest Memorial Chapel, Medford, Ore. She was born and raised on a farm in Ava, Mo., Sept. 6, 1922 to James Blaine and Della May (Sanders) Shelton. She was unaware of the Great…
Beatrice P. Luallen, 95 years, passed to heaven on Oct. 19, 2010 at Maranatha Village, Springfield, Mo. Bea was born May 5, 1915 in Vanzant, Mo., to Carl and Dora (McGuire) Smith. Bea was a resident of Ava most of her life. On Dec. 20, 1937 Bea and Floyd Luallen…
Twila Sue “Susie” (nee Moritz) Lawson, 77, beloved wife of the late Dale Lawson, devoted mother of Catherine (George) Beck and Stephen (Stephenie) Lawson, dear sister of Francis (LaVelle), John (Wanda) and Phillip (Linda) Moritz, loving grandmother of Christina Beck, Cara Lawson and Matthew Beck, aunt of Deneen Girgin, Missy…
Marciano Rodriguez-Guzman, 60, of Talara, Peru, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, at the Duke University Hospital, Durham, N.C. He was born March 6, 1950, near Trujillo, Peru. A visitation was hosted Friday, Oct. 15, from 7:30 to 9:30 in the Ava Family Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services were conducted…
Rubie Evans, 60, of Star City, Ark., died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born July 1, 1950 in Douglas County, Mo., to the late William Arthur and Mary Cunningham Hall. She worked for Arkansas Department of Corrections for 21 years. Survivors include…
Clarence Downing, 69 years, passed to heaven on Oct. 13, 2010 at St. John’s Regional Medical Center, Joplin, Mo. Clarence was born July 20, 1941 in Grand Junction, Colo., to Lawrence and Verleen (Pettijohn) Downing. Clarence was a resident of Reeds, Mo., and formerly of Springfield, Mo. Clarence was preceded…
Kenneth Bryant, 80, Mitchell, S.D., departed from this life, Monday, Oct. 18, 2010, at his home in Mitchell. Services will be Thursday, October 21, at 10:30 a.m., at the Faith Missionary Church in Mitchell, S.D. Services will be Saturday, Oct. 23, at 10:30 a.m., at the Mount Zion Bible School…
SFC John Dewey Aid, USA/Ret., slipped away peacefully on Oct. 16, 2010, after a hard fought battle with Alzheimer’s disease at the E. L. Bennett Florida State Veteran’s Home in Daytona Beach, Fla. Hospice was with him to the end. He was born on Oct. 21, 1925 in Ava, Mo.…
The handful of people in the Walnut Grove community who call themselves the Walnut Grove Fire Department are to be commended for the strides they have made in developing a fire department for their community. They have two fire trucks – a pumper and a rescue truck – as well…
Do your children know why they draw turkeys and pilgrims for Thanksgiving? Do they know why we gather as families and assemble huge meals for the holiday, and why on this one day of the year we sit down together and someone says a prayer before eating? Do you know…
Veterans Day was celebrated in a big way by a small group of people here last Thursday. To qualify that more accurately, it should be said by a small percentage of the adult population. For the younger generation—those of school age –– Veterans Day was celebrated appropriately in all of…
Veterans Day will be observed on Thursday, by government workers whose offices will close for a mandated holiday. But for many others, it will be another day as usual. So, why do we observe Veterans Day anyway? What is the purpose? For many years, the Douglas County American Legion and…
The Ava High School FFA Chapter will be celebrating its 75th anniversary on Nov. 5. I was never in FFA because I couldn’t fit it into my schedule. But all three of my brothers were in FFA and I have the utmost respect for the organization. I know of no…
Proposition B on the Nov. 2 general election ballot is being promoted as a measure to get rid of inhumane puppy mills. But if we can believe organizations like Missouri Farm Bureau and The Alliance For Truth, one might find there is more at stake here. First of all, Missouri…
During the November all-school chapel service, Ava Victory Academy students chosen by staff as exhibiting the most self control were as follows:…
Ava Victory Academy students recently competed in the sixth annual ACSI College Preparatory Championships at Southwest Baptist University on November 18 and 19. Some of the local students who placed in one of the competitions are as follows:…
By Brian R. Hook, Missouri Watchdog Unemployment benefits for more than 30,000 out-of-work residents across Missouri are set to run out as the holiday season gets underway, according to the Missouri Labor Department and Industrial Relations. Approximately 66,000 individuals throughout Missouri currently on regular state unemployment benefits will not qualify…
Every week, we ask area residents a question. The question may be serious, or it may be light-hearted. We will print the answers we receive here. For this week’s question we asked: Do you think reducing the speed limit on NW 13th Street will discourage people from using that street…
Ava defeated West Plains 46-24 at Ava Monday night. Callie Eubanks led all scoring with 17 points, followed by Destiny Sparnicht 16, Lakota Blakey 6, McKenna Hunsaker 5, and Ashley Helm 2. Ava improved their record to 4-4 on the year. “Everyone got in the game, and I saw some…
The Ava Middle School Bears traveled to Mountain View to play the Liberty Eagles on Monday, November 22. The seventh grade Bears were defeated 21-19 by the home team. Ava trailed 12-8 at halftime and trailed 17-10 after three quarters of play. The Bears had a final shot to tie…
The Ava City Council approved an ordinance changing the speed limit on NW 13th Street from 25 miles-per-hour to 15 miles-per-hour at their regular meeting on Nov. 23. The ordinance outlines that a petition was presented to the council expressing concerns about fast-moving traffic between Highway 5 and Walmart along…
The American Cancer Society is currently looking for volunteer drivers for its Road to Recovery program – a program of volunteers who drive patients to treatment centers and home again. Road to Recovery volunteers arrange their own schedules. If you have a car and some spare time, you can help…
Davis Auto in Ava celebrated their 50th anniversary in March. The Davis family business started not with cars, but with general merchandise. However, Dale’s father, Cecil, sold cars even before that time. Cecil operated an auto parts store starting in 1939, along with selling some used cars on the side,…
By Brian R. Hook, Missouri Watchdog Although individual income tax collections are increasing in Missouri, the unemployment rate across the state is also on the rise, edging up to 9.4 percent, placing further strain on the state’s budget. The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 9.4 percent in October, up from 9.3…
The Ava Middle School Bears opened their 2010-2011 basketball season at home against the West Plains Zizzers on Tuesday, November 16. The seventh grade Bears were defeated 44-20 by the visiting Zizzers. Ava trailed 10-5 after one quarter of play and trailed 17-13 at halftime. The visiting West Plains squad…
The Ava R-I Board of Education reviewed several programs and received one resignation at their regular meeting on Nov. 18. In communications, the board received a note from Peggy Taylor, past president of the Missouri School Board Association, thanking Ava for hosting the Region 15 conference. Board Spotlight The Ava…
The Ava High School science department takes a hands-on approach to connecting students to classroom concepts. Biology students of Mr. Jeff Tabor and Mrs. Jackie Carl took the opportunity of one of our finer fall days to travel to local creeks to take water samples testing for phosphates, nitrates, dissolved…
By Whitney Keith Local couple Morris “Morrie” and Carol Wash had a special Thanksgiving tradition with their children and grandchildren. Starting in the 1970s and lasting several years, The Wash family would gather together on that special day for the first football “Bowl” game of the season. “We always said…
Every week, we ask area residents a question. The question may be serious, or it may be light-hearted. We will print the answers we receive here. For this week’s question we asked: Do you plan on going out for Black Friday? If so, what are some major items you’ll be…
PUBLIC NOTICE OF AUCTION This is a legal public notice that contents of Unit #3 rented by Kriss Huffaker at Ava Storage Centere lo-cated at 213 SE 15th Ave., Ava, MO., is being auctioned for amount past due. Auction to be held Friday, November 26 at 10:00 A.M. Terms: Highest…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Mikki Johnson and Beth A Johnson, Husband and Wife Trus-tee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Mikki John-son and Beth A Johnson, Husband and Wife dated November 2, 2001 and recorded in the Office…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Jack Vauter III, A Single Man and Christie Jones, A Single Woman Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Jack Vauter III, A Single Man and Christie Jones, A Single Woman dated June 25,…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Ann M Harris and Doug-las P Sweeney Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Ann M Har-ris and Douglas P Sweeney dated August 8, 2005 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of…
TRUSTEE’S SALE In Re: Mary K Miller, a single woman For default in the payment of debt and performance of obligation de-scribed in and secured by Deed of Trust executed by Mary K Miller, a single woman dated 08/02/2007, recorded on 08/03/2007 Book 469 Page 681 in the office of…
Students at Ava Victory Academy recently competed at the ACSI College Preparatory Championships at Southwest Baptist University on Nov. 18-19. Many A.V.A. students placed in their categories and are pictured below.…
Hello from our home to your home. I will try and catch everyone up on the new from the last two weeks. Residents handed out candy to the trick or treaters on October 30th. We had a lot of ghosts and goblins, but more princesses came out this year. Mark…
This week we had fifteen people weigh in, with a total weight-loss of twenty and 1/4 lbs. Two people stayed the same weight. Ulla was high-loser. Heather received a charm for walking 100 miles. Evelyn W. received $10.00 for being high-loser for the month of October. Congratulations to these ladies!…
Susan Sinclair writes that we have not heard too many shots as of Monday morning, and hope the deer hunters are having success. Congratulations are extended to Tyler Cornett for his successful takedown of a spike this season. The community revival is going so well that it is being extended…
Wednesday evening Bible study was led by Steve Wilkerson, continuing the study on “Thanksgiving Prayer.” He used scriptures, Luke 17:11-19, Daniel 6, II Corinthians 9:10-15, Mark 8:6-9, Psalms 116:1-19 and Rev. 7:9-17. Sunday morning we had 33 in attendance. Linda Roberts taught the Sunday school lesson out of Jeremiah 27…
Douglas and Ozark Counties RTA members, Jane Elder, Barbara Roberts, Ida Mae Huse, Lena Pierce, Julane Williams, Doris Morrison, Thelma Chisam, Betty Moore, Norma Stillings, Terri Hall, Marie Bristol, and Barbara Groover, and their guest, Oren Alcorn, met for lunch at the Highway House Café in Ava, Tuesday, November 9.…
It has been another beautiful fall week. The leaves are floating to the ground on the cool breezes of November. The fog rolls in at evening tide by the creek and is gone by noon the next day. November has been warm and inviting for fall weather and deer season…
The 16th Annual Heath – Thomas Reunion was held Sat., Oct. 9, 2010 at The American Legion Hall in Ava, MO. with doors opening at 11:00 a.m. A wonderful basket dinner was enjoyed by all at noon with Ralph Dobbs asking the blessing over the meal. There was a time…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ) PAULETTA KAY RYAN, ) Decedent. ) RHONDA HOLLINGSWORTH,) and RUSTIN RYAN, ) Petitioners. ) RONALD RYAN, ) 45 Blue Water Drive, Unit 3 ) Eureka Springs, AR 72631 ) Respondent. ) Case/Estate Number: ) 10DG-PR00062 ) ORDER OF…
The Ava Middle School girls basketball squad has started their season off well. The eighth grade squad has a record of 2-2 after four games, while the seventh grade squad has a record of 3-1 after four games. Eighth Grade The eighth grade squad started their season off with the…
By Jessie Eubanks The Ava Pride Band had an eventful season, competing in marching competitions in Paragould, Arkansas on October 9, Ozark Mountain Marching Festival in Reeds Spring on October 16, and the Festival of Champions in Warrensburg on October 30. The show this year featured selections from the musical…
The staff of the Ava High School Echo would like to invite you to check out their November issue that is coming together online. Due to the new format, students are now able to post stories as they write them, so from week to week you will notice new stories…
By Whitney Keith Coyote hunting is a sport that’s misunderstood by many people who weren’t raised in an area or family in which it was popular. Brad Stanifer is an avid coyote hunter, and hunts, at times, several days a week. Stanifer said he doesn’t own any dogs himself, but…
The Ava City Council was presented with two petitions from area residents at their regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 9. The first petition was from residents of the Rainbow Ridge neighborhood, and asked that the council consider placing some deterrents to fast-moving traffic in that area. The petition was presented…
Ava R-I School Board Members Jeff Davis, Bill Philpott, Randy Spurlock, Pat Henry, Johnny Burkdoll, Regina Porter and Larry Silvey, as well as the Ava Superintendent Dr. Brian Wilson, attended the 2010 Annual Conference sponsored by the Missouri School Boards’ Association in cooperation with the Missouri Association of School Administrators.…
A crowd of over 250 veterans, staff, students and their families gathered at Ava Victory Academy on Sunday, November 7, to show their appreciation to veterans for their sacrifices and the sacrifices of their families. The Ava VFW Post 5993 presented a White Table POW/MIA Ceremony and presented awards to…
Every week, we ask area residents a question. The question may be serious, or it may be light-hearted. We will print the answers we receive here. For this week’s question we asked: Who in your family has served in the United States Armed Forces? What branch were they in and…
Sarah Key, leader of the Missouri PreSchool Project at Ava Schools, received Honorable Mention in the Missouri School Boards’ Association FutureBuilders Early Childhood Education Program of the Year Award. This award is designed to reward public school districts that have implemented programs to advance quality early educational opportunities for children.…
A local child will make a special trip with her family this weekend courtesy of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Anna Hailey, 14, will travel to Florida on Saturday with her mother and two sisters. The family will spend a week visiting all of the amusement parks around Orlando, Fl., including Disney…
Rebecca Shields and Sarah Copeland of Ava High School will be marching in the Macy’s Great American Marching Band on Thanksgiving Day in New York City. Shields, an AHS junior, and Copeland, an AHS sophomore, will both be a part of the flag core selected to represent Missouri as they…
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Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, November 22: Choice of Dry Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, November 23: Breakfast Pizza, Orange, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, November 14: No School Thursday, November 25: No School – Happy Thanksgiving Friday,…
Last Weeks News – Saturday morning we had white covered rooftops on McCann Ave., but cannot see anything hurt as the flowers are still in bloom. This Monday afternoon is full of sunshine and it’s streaming through the windows with warmth and it feels good. This fall the trees are…
11-8-10. So far, so good. We haven’t had any real bad weather yet, just down in the twenties a few times at night, but still decent during the day, but we know it can’t last much longer. At least the longer it waits to turn bad the less time we…
The Midianites were dessert warriors who raided the Israelites at harvest time. Riding camels they would swoop into the northern farm country and take whatever they could. It says in Judges that their numbers were like the locusts. The farmers had little protection and the sight of the raiders on…
We had a crisp Sunday morning this weekend, but our ladies put together a wonderful lunch after morning worship services before having a first practice session for the annual Christmas program. Our Women’s Prayer group will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday the 17th, everyone is welcome. Our morning message…
“Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened that it cannot save, neither his ear heavy that it cannot hear, “ Isaiah 59:1. I am thankful for veterans like my grandpa, Louin Fry, who served in World War I in France; my uncle, Virgil Fry, who served in the Korean War;…
Opening prayer for our Sunday service was led by Rod Welker. Our Sunday school lesson was focused on showing and reminding us that our lives are truly very short, we are encouraged to make the most of our days because they are few, we must rely on God’s wisdom and…
Sunday, November 14 was the twenty-fourth Sunday after trinity. It was also the annual Harvest Festival at which time we collect items for the Food Harvest of the Ozarks and a good number of items were brought to the church as donations. As always the altar guild under the leadership…
Several members of Bethany Baptist Church got together, Friday morning to put together packets for the Christmas Parade. Each packet has a small candy cane in it. A lot of people turned out to help and the work was done in short order. The Jubilee Singers sang in the morning…
The stop signs have been changed in our neighborhood in order to slow traffic coming off of Highway 5. This has not slowed traffic coming up and down 13th Street, but it should make it safer for children and the elderly who walk on or near 4th and 9th avenues.…
A good Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a great weekend. I had a lot of frost on the pumpkin Sunday morning in the bottom at the farm. I’m sure it was nice and crisp for the deer hunters, but still no rain in sight. On…
Prayer concerns shared were for our nation, leaders, troops, lost loved ones, Scott Nall, who is going to Saudi Arabia for a year, Janet Dalton and others. Patty Siler prayed this prayer. Billy Hodges thanked the church for our prayers this week as he had tests, a procedure and a…
We had good services Sunday. We opened up in prayer then the congregation was led in some songs. The children took up the penny march. Bro. Darrel taught a good lesson from Luke 2. We sure enjoyed his teachings. Sis. Esther sang a special and her class also sang. Darrel…
Joe Lafferty opened Sunday school by reading Psalms 67. Clara Lafferty led the opening prayer. The lesson was Matthew 24 about the coming of the Lord. Lee Hampton was our teacher. Laurel Bengston led the offering prayer. We put in more questions today. Wilma Hampton said she likes to look…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. Prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was, The Final Countdown For Israel, II Kings 13:4-6, II Kings 156:17-20, II Kings 17:21 and 22 taught by Ronnie Epps. We sang several songs and prayer was…
Another beautiful day in the Ozarks that the Lord has made. The colors are about gone and the trees are looking bare, but that is the time of the year we are in. Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Yum, yum. Just remember to give thanks to the Lord for…
The sun is shining in Champion and it is cool, but not too cool to work out and so rather than complain in vain about the lack of rain, Champions are out and busy doing all the things that they would not be able to do if it were raining. …
As we approach this Thanksgiving season, we truly need to appreciate the blessings we have, pray for those not so fortunate as we, and try to make a difference to someone, if at all possible. We continue to pray for so many needs in our midst, our military, and especially…
Wednesday night Bible study seems to be growing and we feel very blessed for that. For a few months there were only three adults coming, but this Wednesday we had nine people attend. We went over not forsaking the assembling together for worship, why some neglect worship and why as…
I talked with Bonnie Sunday and she said she didn’t make it to church and didn’t have any news for last week. After deer season when I go to town I might get to stop by and see her. Last Monday Monica came over to Vernal’s after she got off…
Donna Dodson and Macee were here Monday morning. They brought breakfast for us. David Dodson and Mike Dodson went hunting several days. Reece, Quin, Macee and Donna were here on Tuesday. Donna and Macee also visited Gene and Rheba Pool. Jo Stephens and Lisa Hensley were in Springfield on Wednesday.…
“Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth,” Psalm 124:8. Brother Roy Frye read I Timothy 1:12-17 for our devotion after Sister Shirley Riley and Sister Betty Satterfield led the congregational singing. It was good to have Brother Roy back with us as he…
On this Monday morning, November 15, I’ll try and write a little news for the paper. It is still dry, but guess when the rain comes we’ll appreciate it more or maybe it’ll be snow! Angela and Travis Nesbit of Springfield are parents of a baby boy, Carson Dean. Aubrey…
Hello to everyone again. Are you ready for the Thanksgiving holiday? I finally bought my turkey and a few other fixens, as they say. By the time we attend all the Thanksgiving meals we’re invited to, we will probably feel like stuffed turkeys. I guess that’s why turkey doesn’t get…
Sunday morning I went to church with Bob and Linda. Chris Johnson visited Bob, Linda and I on Friday. My visitors on Monday were Barb and Jack and Margaret and Delmar. Bob and Linda were in Springfield for a doctor appointment on Monday. They also visited with Mary and Terry…
November 3 – Caney came together Wednesday evening with singing. Bro. Jeff Shipley welcomed everyone. He took prayer requests and Sis. Janice Lafferty led in prayer. Jeff read Acts 12:1-25, Are we like the people of this chapter, do we pray for things and then are surprised when God answers?…
Jack and Sally Sorensen of South Sioux City, South Dakota came to Ava, Friday for a visit with Bob and Darlene Sorensen, Luke, and Sally. They attended church at Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday morning and returned home Sunday afternoon. Norma Stillings sang a special song in the morning service. Pastor…
We were thankful for our visitors as we began our services. Some were absent due to the bug going around. Prayer concerns were for Harold Menzies, Sonya Hodges, Rick Crum, the family of Bob Gerdes, Randy Dalton in revival this week in Moberly, Missouri, our nation, leaders and troops. Brad…
Carol Boeddeker-Genet was pleased that so many came out to vote in the general election. We managed to have heat in the garage as well as coffee and goodies for anyone wanting some. As usual, it was a long day and it took the next day to recuperate. For the…
We had good services Sunday. We opened up in prayer and Bro. Darrel taught from Luke, chapter 2. Several specials were sung. We were glad to have Danny and Cindy. Bro. Garry preached a good message on Jesus. We were all shocked when we got the call that Bro. Dale…
Church started Sunday morning with prayer by Sister Lena Ingram. We sang. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent and prayer was given by Sister Vera Dixon. The Sunday school lesson was A Glimmer of Hope Dashed, from II Kings 9:1-6, 15 and 25-28 taught by Ronnie Epps. We sang several…
“Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and bless the Lord,” Psalms 134:2. Last month on the fourth Sunday afternoon they had a singing at Oak Grove Church. It was another good one and on the 31st the church had an afternoon hayride and later a weenie roast. November had…
It is another beautiful Sunday. James preached at Chadwick Baptist Temple and Rev. Dennis and Jenny Downs and Tom and Phyllis Pettit came. Dennis, Tom and Phyllis remember the good church services we had at White Oak. People were humble, in one accord, cared for one another and wanted to…
It is still dry and dusty with no rain showers yet, at this writing. We gained our “lost hour” of sleep Sunday morning. Some folks forgot to turn back their clocks and made it in time for Sunday school, one of them being Lanell Long. You are encouraged to do…
The rain passed us by last week. It will get here sometime. I am sure as it always has. Visiting me today was my sister-in-law, Betty Bricker. She has been making pear butter with the pears that John brought from Texas. Tony Richards and Charlie Hampton also was here for…
My sympathy to the family of Dale Graham of Sullivan, MO. formerly of Ava. Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Donna and Macee went to the Performing Arts Center Thursday afternoon to watch the fourth grade perform the Prince and the Pauper. Megan had a…
We have had a beautiful week and hopefully we can enjoy the good weather a few more days. We do need rain and are expecting to get some before the week is over. I think Ava had a good turnout for the election. I suppose not everyone was happy with…
Hello everyone. It’s been another great week. It started out Saturday night with our singing, although, we were low in number, the spirit was good. We had some young girls that sure love to sing. I know it blesses us to see young people serving God and being in church.…
Sunday was a pretty day to get out and go to church. Bonnie said that the she and Cecilia went to church. Carol Moore and Marie Dickey came over last Monday night and I took my news in last Tuesday and while I was in town I took some nuts…
What a wonderful day to be in God’s house! We prayed for the needs of our families, friends, nation and the unsaved. We were also thankful for those who are making good recoveries, however, we continue to have folks with many problems, but nothing is too hard for God. Brother…
Pete and Anna Goos of Lees’ Summit, Missouri and their granddaughter, Juhi Goos, of Marlboro, New Jersey visited in the home of Norma Stillings, her son, Dan Stillings, and grandson, Alan, last Wednesday morning. Juhi visited with some of her cousins on the Goos side of the family in the…
Revival is in the air. I’ve noticed several churches announcing that their church and community is planning special fall revivals. The “Old-Fashioned Camp Meeting and Revival,” made up of churches in this community, is in full swing. Each meeting we have been able to attend was phenomenal. God’s Word is…
We had a blessed week. Some of us were able to go to Happy Home Church throughout the week to revival. The evangelist had a good message to bring. It is a privilege to go and worship our Father with others as often as possible. During Wednesday night Bible study…
Roy Hampton opened Sunday school with reading the 23 Psalms and led in prayer. Lee Hampton taught the 23 chapter of Matthew for our lesson. Everyone enjoyed discussing the chapter and questions on things they didn’t understand. The lesson was on Jesus lamenting over Jerusalem. We omitted questions and answers.…
We got our clocks set back an hour and had a wonderful, although a little chilly Sunday morning. We looked at the comparison between the state of the wicked and the righteous in Psalm 37 in our morning service, along with the admonition in Hebrews 4:13 which reminds us that…
We had a wonderful revival last week. Our speaker, Bro. Jim Ragsdale from Mansfield brought us some great messages from God. We had some good specials each night also. I hope each person that attended received a blessing. I sure did. It was another beautiful day to drive to church.…
In II Chronicles 20:7 Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, refers to Abraham in a prayer as a friend of God. Now this is worth noticing. Even Josephus, the famed historian, had great reverence for Jehoshaphat and said that he ‘imitated’ David. Here, in this prayer, he is calling on God and…
Morning service was opened with prayer, Praise and welcoming everyone. Brother Roberts brought the morning message from Psalm 90: 1-2-4-10-12, “Family Time.” Miley Elizabeth Hamby was dedicated after the message. After the dedication, Bill and DeDe Arington and Candy Lane sang a beautiful song about babies. It was good to…
1-1-10. It is another new month. We’ve been having fall weather lately. Two weeks ago the temperature got up to 89 degrees then the week after it got down in the twenties one night. We’ve got two big frosts and some less than that. We brought the hanging pots of…
IN THE 44TH JUDICAL CIRCUIT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI In the Estate of ) VIRGINIA REESE ) Deceased. ) Case Number: 10DG-PR00063 ) NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Es-tate of VIRGINIA REESE, Decedent: On November 4, 2010, the last will of the decedent having…
NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re: ORA DENIA STAMPER TRUST To all persons interested in the es-tate of Ora Denia Stamper, decedent. The undersigned, Randall Stamper is acting as Successor Trustee under a trust, the terms of which provide that the debts of the decedent may be paid by the Successor…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION II – PROBATE In The Estate Of: ) GABRIEL MICHAEL HUFF, ) Deceased ) ) Case No. 10DG-PR00018 ) NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSON INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GABRIEL MICHAEL HUFF, Deceased. You are…
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals, addressed to Douglas County Commission, Ava, Missouri and endorsed “Proposal For Replacement of Douglas County Bridge over Bryant Creek” will be received until 10:00 o’clock a.m., Pre-vailing Local Time, on December 2, 2010 at the Douglas County Commis-sion Office, P.O. Box 398, Ava, MO 65608…
PUBLIC NOTICE OF AUCTION This is a legal public notice that contents of Unit #3 rented by Kriss Huffaker at Ava Storage Center located at 213 SE 15th Ave., Ava, MO., is being auctioned for amount past due. Auction to be held Friday, November 12 at 10:00 A.M. Terms: Highest…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI GEORGE E. RADER, JR. ) Plaintiff, ) Vs. ) RONALD T. JARBOE, ) MELANIE BICE and ) DWAINE CANTRELL ) Defendants, ) Case No. 07DG-CV00002 ) NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The State of Missouri to Defendant Melanie Bice.…
Doris called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. Charlie was the hostess. Sharon, Charlie, Doris, Elnora, Billy, Carol and Stanley were in attendance. We read the club collect and the Pledge of the Allegiance. Charlie read Louder and The Old Fashioned Thanksgiving. Doris read Autumn Reflection. Marie read Life…
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Champions do not rob themselves of the joy of this season by wishing they were in a future or a past one. Pretty much Champions are a here and now kind of people. They consider the lilies how they grow…and the collard greens too. With the possibility of a mild…
Wednesday evening Bible study was led by Pastor Gary, using scriptures Ecc. 5:1-6, Matt. 13:36. and I Tim. 5:13. “Idle Words”, When you enter the house of God, be more ready to hear and let your words be few. Saturday the church ladies met and Bevy led the service about…
Sunday, November 7 was the twenty-third Sunday after Trinity. Fr. Glen based his sermon on the gospel for the day, St. Matthew 22:15. In this passage the Pharisees – the Jewish religious authorities ganged up with the Herodians – the ruling dynasty appointed by the Romans – and try to…
At last, we are free from politician’s faces on television with their repetitive unattractive ads telling us nothing except their spin on their opponents shortcomings. Very rarely did we listen to one spelling out their platform free from unattainable promises. Maybe most of us can return to reality and realize…
A good Monday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a good weekend. The afternoons was nice for outside playing or yard work or whatever needed to be done. We send get well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. May…
Michael Dodson helped David Dodson work on his pickup Monday morning. Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here for breakfast Monday morning. Megan Goforth and Macee Breeding were here Monday evening. Several have been deer hunting. My great grandson, Bryse Dodson, who is 8 killed a 6 point buck Saturday…
Another week has passed with no rain. Maybe this week we will get some rain. The weatherman is giving rain for this week. It is getting awful dry. Tony and I spent Friday in Springfield. It was time for my doctor’s appointment. It wasn’t too good. He said I was…
I talked with Bonnie Phipps and she said she did not make it to church Sunday. A week ago Sunday after church I went up to Vernal Blakey’s and stayed with him until Saturday afternoon before coming home. Vernal is doing fairly well. He don’t have pain in his arms,…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. Prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was, The Passing of the Baton, II Kings 2:1-12, 23, 24 and 25 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Bro.…
Well another beautiful day that the Lord had made for us. Not much news here. We had good services at Frye Church this morning. All the guys at Frye Church worked on some of the repairs they have started. They worked this weekend and will work again when they can…
October 31 – Sunday school opened with singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone. Prayer requests were taken. Bro. Jim Lafferty led in prayer. Jack read Psalms 3:1-6 for our devotion. After a good Sunday school happy birthday was sung to Charlotte Roberts. Testimonies were given by Jeff Shipley, Charlotte Roberts…
The sun has refused to shine this Monday morning and outside is chilly. I have used my fireplace logs during the morning and night, as I need too. It seems to me the squirrels are more plentiful this year. They run the fence and jump from tree to tree. By…
Time flies by fast. Gathering the black gold (walnuts) season is over. Sandra Harvill said grandson, Wyatt Marler, said after picking up walnuts, working hard and splitting the money with his brother, Colton, decided he had been ripped off. I sure know the feeling. You work hard have a big…
Our key verse, “O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee; my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is,” Psalms 163:1. Brother Roy read Psalm 3:1-6 for the devotion after Sister Shirley led the singing…
Hello from our home to your home, it has been a busy week here at our home. A lot of things getting done this week, like new doors for the main entrance. The fall season is slowly turning into winter and soon we will hear the sounds and smells of…
October’s bright blue skies were enjoyed but the dry dusty earth had to be “dealt” with and caused sinus problems since we didn’t get rain showers. Belated October birthdays to Loretta Davidson and Natalie Pleasant. Natalie killed her deer in bow season. Phyllis and Alva Hollingsworth had her brother, Melvin…
October’s bright blue skies were enjoyed but the dry dusty earth had to be “dealt” with and caused sinus problems since we didn’t get rain showers. Belated October birthdays to Loretta Davidson and Natalie Pleasant. Natalie killed her deer in bow season. Phyllis and Alva Hollingsworth had her brother, Melvin…
Our congregation was small for the morning service, however, those there enjoyed a good lesson, song service and bringing their prayers to the Lord. We continue to have several folks with health problems, remember each of them. Our guest speaker Sunday morning, was Sister Maxine Lund, bringing a good message…
The forecast was wrong again. It rained! We asked, believing, and our prayers were answered. Praise the Lord for his faithfulness to answer the prayers of his children. The weather forecasters seemed puzzled at the fact that this area received a good, soaking rain. The winter season is at hand. …
Sunday morning Bob, Linda and I went to church. We visited Barb, Jack and Miracle one afternoon. Other visitors of Barb, Jack and Miracle were Joe, Tina and girls. Justyn, Tiffany, Tyler, Ryley and Jessie Davis visited with Bob, Linda and myself on Saturday evening. Also visiting were Chris, Crystal,…
What wonderful weather God gave us this past week here on our mountain as we enjoyed all weekend. The trick or treaters all came out Saturday night and we had a wide variety from angels and fairies to cowboys and bumble bees. We even had a ghost with a bleeding…
Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, November 15: Choice of Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, November 16: Breakfast Pizza, Apple, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, November 17: Super Bun, Cheese, Banana, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk…
Every week, we ask area residents a question. The question may be serious, or it may be light-hearted. We will print the answers we receive here. For this week’s question we asked: How do you feel about the knowledge that has recently come out about bears in our area? Are…
Nebuchadnezzar was an empire builder. He was really, really good at it, too. At one time, his vast empire covered most of the Middle East. Not bad for one who was little more than a teenager when he began his reign in 605 B.C. References show that he was a…
Another beautiful day the Lord has made. It is a blessing to be alive to enjoy it. Our Sunday school began with Bro. Marshall greeting everyone. We had many prayer requests. Bro. Marshall led in prayer. We sang a good hymn for the Lord. Sister Lee was our leader for…
Wendell Deo prayed over the congregation for dismissal to Sunday school classes. Our lesson was “God’s Presence Comforts and Assures”. We discussed times in our lives when we had felt lonely, had weariness of soul and seem to be no answers for the dilemmas we faced. We can go to…
Bro. Joe Lafferty opened Sunday school with the reading of the 87 Psalms. Carlene Jackson asked the opening prayer. Our adult class teacher was Lee Hampton who taught the 22nd chapter of Matthew for our lesson. We always have discussion and questions that someone had to ask about different things…
We had good services Sunday morning. We opened up in prayer then the congregation led in some songs. Rayonna and Racheal took up the Penny March. They sure enjoyed it. I am proud of those girls. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson from Luke. Airal Conrad gave a birthday…
Sunday, October 31 was the twenty-second Sunday after Trinity as well as the eve of All Saints Day. Fr. Glen based his sermon on the gospel reading for the day, St. Matthew 18:21, in which Peter asks Jesus, “Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me and I forgive…
Carol Boeddeker-Genet doesn’t have much to report this week. The election is over, a very, very long day for those who work the polls – who give of their time to make sure each and every one has the opportunity to vote their conscience. There is an old saying that…
Last Weeks News – We enjoyed a glorious Lord’s Day at Oak Grove, the only thing that would have made it better is if you had been there with us. The message from the Lord was taken from Titus, the whole book – don’t panic, it’s a short book. The…
10-25-10. Good morning, what a beautiful fall day we have here. It won’t last long, but we’re thankful for it while it’s here. Friday night and Saturday we got five inches of rain. We needed it this time though. It had been a little while since we got any and…
NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re: BARBARA LORRAINE HERIFORD TRUST To all persons interested in the es-tate of Barbara Lorraine Heriford, de-cedent. The undersigned, Jana Sue Hester-lee is acting as Successor Trustee under a trust, the terms of which provide that the debts of the decedent may be paid by the…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION II – PROBATE In the Estate of ) EDWARD A. ROSS ) Deceased. ) Case No. 10DG-PR00017 ) NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EDWARD A. ROSS, Deceased. You…
NOTICE TO CREDITORS To all persons interested in the Es-tate of Herschel Pahl, decedent. The undersigned, Trust Company of the Ozarks, is acting as Trustee under a trust, the terms of which provide that the debts of the decedent may be paid by the Trustee upon receipt of proper proof…
A good, damp Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and good weekend. We appreciate everyone who helped to make Saturday night a huge success. We had about 132 spooks that visited our activity room plus the adults that came with the children. We had…
This was definitely a blessed week. Bro. Scott preached revival this week at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Although, the numbers were low, I think revival starts with our selves first. The low numbers should also tell us as Christians that our work is cut out for us and that we…
Several prayer concerns were shared as we began our service. Among those were Warren, the Brown Family, Zella and our lost loved ones. We read Psalms 3 as our devotion. Jim Harris prayed the offertory prayer as he and Brad Siler received our Lord’s tithes and offerings. Doyle Humbyrd, our…
This week we had fifteen people weigh in, with a total weight-loss of eleven lbs. Three people stayed the same weight. Billy was high-loser. Judy received a charm for walking 100 miles. Sharon presented the program with an article from Prevention.com entitled, “Ten Weight-Loss Tips That Work in One Minute”.…
In Champion the Bright Side has been so interesting and Champions have been so busy keeping their eye on it that five/sixths of the year have slipped by and already it is November. Bird feeders are going up in hopes that the cardinals and gold finches will find them and…
The frost hit the last of the tomatoes, zucchini, and green bean plants and brought an end to the summer garden at Norma Stillings’s home in the Rainbow Ridge neighborhood. The only things that are left are some lettuce and onions. Norma had time to dig up some ferns Wednesday…
Dan Stillings sang a special song in the morning service. Pastor Bob Sorensen brought a message he called, “Don’t show up empty-handed,” from Deuteronomy 16. The men of Israel were to come to Jerusalem to the temple for three major feasts each year. There was a certain time and a…
Sunday morning service was opened with the little ones singing a praise song. They do a very fine job and the teachers do an awesome job with them. We had prayer and then praise and welcome time. Tillie Fowler and Venita Brummet did a beautiful job singing a special. Brother…
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Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, November 8: Choice of Dry Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, November 9: Breakfast Pizza, Apple, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, November 10: Super Bun, Cheese, Banana, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of…
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By Whitney Keith In honor of Veterans Day, we are honoring a Douglas County family who has served our country faithfully for many years. J.W. And Sharon Jenkins have a family that has served in our nation’s military for over 80 years total. The tradition started with Sharon’s father, Sammy…
Recycling gives old clothes, shoes, linens and other textiles a second life and reduces the amount of waste going into landfills. “Textiles are 100 percent recyclable,” says Jana Hawley, a University of Missouri faculty member who studies the industry. How to recycle old clothes Textile recycling is as close as…
The Skyline R-II Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, Oct. 19 with six members present. The consent agenda items were discussed and approved. In new business, auditor Matthew James came to the meeting and discussed the 2009-2010 audit. A few items that he pointed out in the…
By Earl Glynn, Missouri Watchdog Voter registration data shows 471,542 out of 4.1 million Missouri voters, or 11.5 percent, are “inactive” because they have not voted recently and may have invalid mailing addresses. In Douglas County, there are 620 inactive voters. That’s roughly 6 percent of the 10,341 registered voters…
LAMAR, Mo. – The doorbell rings. Ghosties and ghoulies shout “Trick or treat!” as you open the door. They reach toward you with bags and containers, waiting for the bounty you are about to bestow. Though candy is the typical Halloween fare, you can hand out a healthier ransom. “Some…
By Whitney Keith Anyone who has taken a drive through the Mark Twain National Forest land in our area has probably noticed the fire towers sprinkled throughout the land. The Mark Twain National Forest was originally established in 1939. The government began buying land for it in 1933. The Civilian…
As thousands of American soldiers face the risk of personal injury and even death, a group of Ava High School students is spearheading a service project to offer something back to those soldiers recovering from tragic injury. In the Brooke Army Medical Center of Fort Sam Houston near San Antonio,…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. With an idea, a connection and a heartfelt desire to preserve history and honor our veterans, state Rep. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, is the driving force behind the new Missouri Veterans Video project, set to unveil this Veterans Day at the University of Missouri in Columbia. Cutting…
Every week, we ask area residents a question. The question may be serious, or it may be light-hearted. We will print the answers we receive here. For this week’s question we asked: Which issue on the Nov. 2 ballot are you most passionate about? Proposition B, because it’s an issue…
A Design Celebration is planned for this Friday, November 5 for the Community Playground Project: Ava. A playground designer is coming from Ithaca, New York to spend the day drawing and designing with the Ava Elementary students. Students from surrounding schools have also been invited to participate. The theme of…
By Denny Banister Let me see if I understand this. President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Flood Control Act of 1944 into law to renovate the Missouri River. The river renovation project built dams to create huge reservoirs between Montana and South Dakota. The Missouri River is vital to municipal water…
Dr. Hollis Smith opened Sho-Me Feeder Pigs, Inc. in 1970 one mile south of Ava where Lakey’s Hay Barn is currently located.The first sale was held Oct. 20, 1970. The date was important to Smith because his father’s 60th birthday was that same day. “We sold 60 pigs in that…
The Ava Community Playground Project was selected as a finalist of the Pepsi Refresh Grant, with the opportunity to win a $250,000 grant. The grant winner is chosen based on the number of votes each project receives. Through a “grassroots” effort, the citizens of Ava are joining hands to provide…
Every week, we ask area residents a question. The question may be serious, or it may be light-hearted. We will print the answers we receive here. For this week’s question we asked: Members of the Ava R-I School District faculty and staff why patrons should attend “The Event.” The Event…
In celebration of the community they serve, the Ava R-1 School District will be hosting an event to promote community and school collaboration this Friday. On Friday, October 29, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Ava Schools will be providing a carnival-like atmosphere of games, food, and activities at the…
The Ava City Council heard updates on many grant applications and the water project when they met in regular session on Tuesday, Oct. 26. For the first order of business, Administrative Director Peggy Porter introduced Kelly Beets from MIRMA (Missouri Intergovernmental Risk Management Association). Beets presented a certification to the…
The Ava Area Chamber of Commerce will be offering a punch card program to area business this holiday season. People will receive a punch card with designated spaces showcasing a merchant’s place of business. They will then bring that card in to each business to look around, potentially make a…
Last Weeks News -Hello from our home to your home, the weather had been beautiful. The trees are changing color and slowly falling to the ground. I went to Redbud and called games for the residents there. We had a great time visiting. While I was at Redbud the residents…
By Denny Banister Tuesday, November 2, is Election Day. The 2008 election was held on the first Tuesday in November, and this year’s election is also on the first Tuesday in November, but Election Day is not always on the first Tuesday of November. Elections are actually held on the…
This fall weather is getting to me. I was looking out the windows watching the leaves falling one by one on the green grass with the fall flowers in full bright colors. It was chilly this morning when I went walking, but now at noon time the sun is thinking…
Did any of you hear that storm hit around 2:00 a.m. this morning? The wind was huffing and puffing like it could be a tornado. Then all of a sudden everything fell silent. I thought, “Uh oh, we’re in for it now!” But, nothing happened, except that it began to…
It was a wonderful day for those gathered to worship Sunday morning. We prayed for all those in need, and there were many, thanked God for the blessings, and enjoyed a good Sabbath day. Brother Dennis preached a familiar story Sunday morning, all about being the underdog, but not giving…
We still haven’t got any rain so far. It will start before long. We will wish it would stop probably. I certainly can say we have had beautiful fall weather. The trees are so pretty with their different colors. The leaves are gone off the trees most of the time…
During Sunday morning service we had 15 in attendance. We started out the morning with prayer requests and then dismissed to Sunday school. After Sunday school the children sang songs for the congregation and had the penny march. We all joined together and sang praise to the Lord. The morning…
Fall colors are beautiful and the leaves are falling all around. The high wind last night has increased the leaves on the ground and the rain to come will make a soft carpet of red and gold. Many homes have already lit the fireplaces or stoves and smoke curls gently…
We’ve spent a wonderful day quilting, visiting and working on our basement here at church. We had a nice visit with Sis. Marie Long this morning. Five of us went to her home and some stayed and quilted. Our pastor had a desire to have communion with Sis. Marie and…
This week we had sixteen people weigh in, with a total weight-loss of six and 3/4 lbs. Three people stayed the same weight. Heather and Trulla were high-losers. Sharon reported that T.O.P.S. delivered 60-1/2 lbs. of food to the Food Harvest. Sharon presented the program with an article entitled, “How…
George and Violet Blakey came by last Monday afternoon to take me with them on the Glade Top Trail, but I had to turn them down because I had O.E.S. Monday night and I was getting ready for it. Carol Moore and Marie Dickey came and picked me up for…
A good, damp Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a great and safe weekend. The weekend was great for a picnic or cookout. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospital and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have…
“Forasmuch as there is none like unto thee O Lord thou art great and thy name is great in might,” Jeremiah 10:6. Gary and I visited with Gary’s mother, Maxine Turner and David on Monday. While we were there Gary’s sister, Vicki Goodman, came. Vicki had just come from Rubie…
How dry and dusty it has been up to now. Being the last week in October perhaps we will be seeing a change of weather before November. Won’t everyone be glad to get elections over this coming week? Also we turn our clocks back for Sunday morning, Nov. 7 and…
Good morning this Tuesday morning. It is a bright windy day here at Gentryville, not much, but just a trace of rain last night. The leaves have been pretty, but are sure falling this morning. Patty Stephens of Galena came after me on Wednesday and I spent until Saturday with…
Good morning this Tuesday morning. It is a bright windy day here at Gentryville, not much, but just a trace of rain last night. The leaves have been pretty, but are sure falling this morning. Patty Stephens of Galena came after me on Wednesday and I spent until Saturday with…
I do believe I feel a chill in the air. I wore my jacket to church, which of course surprised no one, but someone was thinking of me and had the heat on. I appreciate it, Cindy, and many others appreciated it too. The church house felt wonderful. We had…
Daylene Robertson visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson one day last week. Billy Fletcher said that he had not had any visitors this last week. He had attended the D.O.W. Homemakers Clubs’ Achievement Day that was held in Ava, last Tuesday. Norma Stillings attended the D.O.W. Homemakers Clubs’ Achievement Day,…
Several members and friends of Bethany Baptist Church went out to the Corder Farm for a hayride and picnic. The weather was near perfect, the fall colors were beautiful, and the food was delicious as was expected since even ordinary food tastes better eaten outside around a campfire. Pastor Bob…
The opening prayer for our Sunday service was led by Rod Welker. Our Sunday school lesson was on “God Rules Over The Nations.” God is in control of all things. God loves to hear our praises in song, many would say today there is little or nothing to praise God…
Many of you may remember the old cartoon where the little boy is playing and all of a sudden the little devil with the pitchfork appears on the little boy’s shoulder. The little devil whispers in his ear and tells the kid to do something mean. Then all of a…
Opening Sunday school Joe Lafferty read the 1st chapter of Psalms. Lee Hampton taught our lesson in Matthew, chapter 21, Purification of the Temple. “My house shall be called the house of prayer, ye have made it a den of thieves.” We had just a few people in attendance. I…
Sunday school opened with prayer. We had morning singing. Everyone went to class. Esther teaches the children. Bro. Darrell Webster teaches the adult class. He does a good job. Pastor Garry and Donna Hall had their fifth anniversary. We congratulated them. Bro. Hall preached Sunday morning from Genesis 26:19. His…
I visited with Barb, Jack and Miracle on Friday. Bob and Linda spent a night in Branson and saw a show. Margaret and Delmar went to see Violet and Hugh Morris and they were doing fair. James visited with me one day last week. Bob and Linda called Mary and…
Carol Boeddeker-Genet had a few trips down memory lane this past week when some of the Boeddeker family was visiting from Minnesota. Among those memories are that Willie and Carol Boeddeker were originally from North Dakota, moving to California in 1963, and to Missouri in 1975 (where Willie thought I’d…
Champions will stand shoulder to shoulder to say that there is no glory in defeating a weak opponent. The reason they would say such a thing as that is to promote the idea that if it is easy to do or if it requires no thought at all, just anybody…
Last Weeks News – Sunday morning service was opened with several instrumentals with piano, banjo, mandolin, guitar, violin and standup bass. We had congregational songs then prayer. Brother Roberts brought the message from James 4: 13-17, “God’s Plans-My Plans.” Wednesday evening was Youth night and adult Bible study. Brother Cody…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. Sunday school lesson was, Faithfulness Matters, I Kings 22:2-4, 15-17, 29, 34, 40 and 52; II Kings 1:2-8 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Prayer was given by Bro. Raymond…
10-15-10. Again I will try to write this. I wrote it once, but was in a hurry and didn’t do a very good job. I probably won’t this time either. I have an appointment in Tipton at 11:15 and it’s almost 10:00 and I haven’t started to get ready yet.…
Well hello from my house to yours. Some people have been asking about my items. I told them that I simply haven’t had time. I had three doctor appointments this past week. Praise God I got a good reports and they’d see me again in six months. It’s so dry…
October 20 – Caney Church came together Wednesday evening singing. Sis. Charlotte Roberts took charge of our service. Prayer requests were taken and Bro. Jeff Shipley led in prayer. Charlotte read I Sam. 3:1, Amos 8:11, II Tim. 3:1-7, 4:3-4, Rom. 1:24-25, James 1:14-15, Eph. 3:16-17 and Rev. 2:10. We…
Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday for breakfast. Those here on Tuesday were Donna, Melanie Breeding, Reece, Megan, Quin and Macee. Donna Dodson went to the Mighty Mite football games Tuesday night in Ava to watch Chase and Bryse Dodson and Drew and Reece Adams from her…
Go and tell Jesus on me – if my faults and my failures you see. If you’re my brother (or sister) then don’t tell another. Just go and tell Jesus on me. Brother Nolan Turner used to sing that song and it has stayed with me. Good words to live…
I hope you are not one of those wishful thinkers who believe just because you are a good person or you do good works that Heaven will be your home. In Matt 7:13-23 Jesus tells us that the road to salvation is narrow and not everyone who says “Lord, Lord”…
Wednesday Bible study was led by Steve Wilkerson about “The Lord’s Prayer,” using scriptures Matthew 6:9-11. Saturday evening Pastor Gary and Bevy hosted a chili-pot-luck supper and singing. Those attending were Connie Holloway, Wanda Cox, Don and Reba Nash, Art and Nancy Levan, Zelda Graham, Colleen Lakey, Ray and Leah…
We had a great time in the Lord Saturday night. We had good food and fellowship then we sang for the Lord. A blessing was had by all. We had another beautiful day Sunday. The weather was great. Sunday school began with a good morning from Bro. Paul and prayer…
We have been blessed to have nice October weather up to now, but it has been dry and dusty. Fall blooming mums need rain badly. Edith McKinnon’s brother from Independence, Kansas, visited one afternoon and took her to Fred’s Fish House in Mtn. Home that evening along with Edith’s granddaughter,…
Hello Folks. I’ve been waiting patiently for the beautiful fall colors to arrive, but so far change is yet in the future. I think we have experienced too much sunshine for the green chlorophyll pigments to fade out and let the leaves return to their natural colors. Perhaps some rainy,…
Mt. Tabor Church began with singing and prayer requests for our church families, the bereaved, many that are still not well and thankfulness for the prayers answered. Glad to have Justin and Ryan as our visitors. Brother Dennis read from I Thess. 2, speaking about us being a lazy society.…
Happy birthday was sung to Aaron Humbyrd and Elijah Dalton, who was one year old. Aaron, I won’t tell how many. Prayer requests were for Makinna’s Grandma, Cindy, Glenda, our Lord’s service, our nation, leaders and military. Frances Humbyrd prayed this prayer. Pastor Neal challenged us to share our salvation…
No rain again this week. It is getting dry now. We have had some heavy frosts last week. It will cloud up and rain before long probably. The timber is getting pretty now. The leaves will be falling soon and before long it will be snowing and winter will be…
Hello from Little Creek on this beautiful Monday morning. I can’t believe that October is almost over. Burr and Kevin, my sons, Joseph, my grandson, and Mark, my cousin, put my wood pellet stove in on Saturday. I am most thankful. My family, most all, came Sunday for chili and…
PUBLIC NOTICE The Ava Housing Authority will be holding a meeting for current and po-tential landlords/owners for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. The purpose of this meeting is to intro-duce the staff and explain how the Sec-tion 8 program works. This meeting will be held in the Community…
NOTICE REZONINGPUBLIC HEARING Date: November 16, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: 401 SW 13th Avenue Property Owners: Mr. James H. and Dorothy O. Burton Legal description: That part of…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: November 16, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: R-2 Two-Family Residential District Street location: 1300 S.E. 4th Way Property Owners: Jacquelyn Whiteman Legal description: A Tract of land situated in the…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: November 16, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: R-2 Two-Family Residential District Street location: 1213 S.E. 4th Way Property Owners: Roy and Dorothy Hicks Legal description: That part of the NW…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: November 16, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: 301 SW 13th Avenue Property Owners: Mr. Dan and Dawne Burton Legal description: That part of the…
EARLY PUBLIC NOTICE To: All Interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals Date of Publication: October 28, 2010 Shannon County, Missouri, acting as the lead county and in cooperation with Howell, Texas, Oregon, Ozark, Douglas and Wright counties, is pro-posing to partner with South Central Ozark Council of Governments and South Central…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE In Re: Wesley E. Wallace, Husband and Wife; Sherry G. Wallace, Wife and Husband TRUSTEE’S SALE – For default in the payment of debt and performance of obligation described in and secured by Deed of Trust executed by Wesley E. Wallace, Husband and Wife; Sherry G.…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION II – PROBATE In the estate of, ) GRACE ELIZABETH WATSON, ) Deceased. ) Case No.:10DG-PR00028 ) NOTICE OF GRANT OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED (Supervised Administration) On the 25th day of May, 2010, DEAN WATSON was appointed the…
IN THE 44TH JUDICAL CIRCUIT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI In the estate of, ) ERNA MARIE LAWRENCE , ) Deceased. ) Case No.:10DG-PR00060 ) NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED (Supervised Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Es-tate of ERNA MARIE LAWRENCE, Decedent: On October 21, 2010, the last will…
The 4th Sunday Singing was held at Oak Grove Church of Wasola October 24, 2010 from 2-4:00 pm. The welcome was given by Emcee, Sybil Gheer; Bro. Charles McFarland opened with prayer; songbooks provided by Freeman Porter. There were 81 present and 39 songs were shared. Sybil Gheer conducted the…
The 25th Annual Miller-Hall Reunion was held on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at the Ava Community Center. This year we had 52 family members and friends signed into enjoy the day of visiting, sharing pictures and up dating family stories from years past. Several enjoyed looking at the photo albums…
The Douglas County Homemakers Clubs were hosts for the Douglas, Ozark, and Wright Counties Homemakers Clubs’ Fall Achievement Day, October 19 at the Bethany Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Ava, Missouri. The theme, “Bringing in the Harvest,” was carried out in the decorations, game, group singing and roll call. Each…
Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, November 1: Choice of Dry Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, November 2: Breakfast Pizza, Orange, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, November 3: Breakfast Burrito, Fresh Banana, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Saturday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m. Rev. Stan and Marsha Collins will be preaching and singing along…
Five generations of the Tom and Jewell Johnson family ate lunch together, Sunday, after church at the Sonshine Café. Tom and Jewell are thankful for the support of their family and for the blessing of being able to stay in their own home. Billy Fletcher met Sue Hartgraves for dinner…
There is quite a lot of activity going on each Sunday afternoon with various practices. The young people are working on a play. The Jubilee Singers have started working on Christmas music. Some of the people practice for specials and the ladies have a prayer meeting. This Friday evening the…
“Wherever railroads and highways penetrate, wherever newspapers and movies and radios are introduced, the people gradually lose their distinctive local traits and assume the drab color which characterizes conventional Americans elsewhere.” So wrote Vance Randolph in the introduction to his book Ozark Magic and Folklore. Even if satellite television and…
Wednesday evening Bible study was led by Pastor Gary, teaching “The Roman Road” using scriptures John 1:12, 3:16-17, 5:24, 10:27-29, 20:31, Romans 3:23, 5:8, 6:23, 10:9-13. We had 43 in attendance and Sunday morning service was opened by Norma Jones, reading Psalms 51:10-13. Linda Roberts led adult Sunday school with…
Last Week’s News – This week we had 17 people weigh in, with a total loss of 16 and ¾ pounds. One person stayed the same weight. Heather was high-loser. Sharon and Linda received charms for walking 100 miles each. Cathy presented the program with an article from “Fitness” Magazine…
October 17 – Sunday school opening with singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone to service. Prayer requests and praise reports were taken. We have many concerns with the lost, sick, bereaved, our nation and military. Jack read Hebrews 6:13-20 for our devotion. After a good Sunday school lesson, Sis. Tracy…
Last Week Good afternoon to everyone. I hope this finds everyone in good health and good spirits. I’m guessing everybody enjoyed the Breedon School Reunion this Saturday. There has been a young lady who has had a few rough days in the hospital let’s not forget her and her family…
Rod Welker led the opening prayer for our church service Sunday morning. Our special song was done by Rod Welker with Joanne at the piano. Our morning message was brought by Pastor Riley Hall from Psalms 147:1-11. His text focused on verses 2 and 3. We are in a battle…
James and me have been busy this week while he has been on vacation. We got some of our winter’s wood, he always finds things to do. I don’t look very hard to find work, ha. We fished one day several caught but no size. Saturday we went to Mtn.…
Another week has come and gone. It seems I don’t get much done, yet I stay really busy. I guess everybody knows what that’s like. We have a good Bible study Wednesday night. Juanita Nelson came and joined us. We hope she comes again. We still miss Alice Nelson. She…
Sunday, October 17 was the twentieth Sunday after trinity. Fr. Glen based his sermon on the epistle for the day, Ephesians 5:15, in which St. Paul admonishes the Christians at Ephesus to “walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise…” This means that a Christian life is one of awareness…
During Wednesday night Bible study we have been going over the Ten Commandments. We went over the sixth commandment, “Thou shalt not kill.” During Sunday morning services we had 11 in attendance. We started out with prayer requests and dismissed to our Sunday school classes. The children were taught about…
It was another beautiful fall day in the Ozarks. It’s either one of the most beautiful falls I can remember or as you get older you are more appreciative of all that’s around us. We are quilting today as we do most Tuesdays and have given away several quilts lately.…
Bonnie Phipps was doing just fine when I talked to her Sunday and she and Cecilia had gone to church. Monica Reemes came up last Monday and took me to Ozark first where we dropped off an afghan that my sister, Margaret Allen, had sent with me to give her…
Sunday was our family reunion so we didn’t make it to church. Several were at the get together at Barb and Jack’s home Saturday night before the reunion on Sunday. Bob and Linda were in Springfield on Saturday to visit Mary and Terry McCleary. They also attended the wedding of…
Last Week Good afternoon to everyone. I hope this finds everyone in good health and good spirits. I’m guessing everybody enjoyed the Breedon School Reunion this Saturday. There has been a young lady who has had a few rough days in the hospital let’s not forget her and her family…
Susan Sinclair writes that she has little news to report due to being bitten by a copperhead snake last Monday night. I spent several days at Cox Hospital and convalesced several days at my brother Steve’s house in Clever. I appreciate all of your prayers and well wishes. There is…
God’s Little Instruction Book contains a saying, which goes like this: The heart of a man cannot be determined by the size of his pocketbook. Take, for example, the rich young ruler who asked Jesus what he could do to inherit eternal life. From reading the passage in Mark 10:17-22…
“God is a Spirit and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth,” John 4:24. Last Saturday, the 9th, Ella Faye Mitchell went with her daughter, Dara Strong, to Mountain Grove to the home of Dara’s daughter, Tafi Shannon, for Tafi’s son, Eli Shannon’s birthday party.…
The Lord truly blessed us with a beautiful weekend this last Sunday and we made the best of it by coming together to worship the Lord. Our morning message was “The Simplicity of Christ” from the text of II Corinthians 11:3. the message, the life, the teachings and even the…
What beautiful weather the Lord is giving us. The leaves are beginning to turn. It makes for a lovely drive when you are going to church on Sunday morning. This is Glad Top Trail Sunday and the Lord has blessed it with good weather, good food, good music and a…
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as you see the day approaching. Hebrews 10:25. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school with prayer by Brother Marvin Graham after singing the good hymns. He read Hebrews…
The family of Hettie (Price) Cooper has my sympathy. Those here on Monday where Donna Dodson, Macee Breeding and Gene Pool. I had phone calls from Debra Reed in Kansas, Linda Rogers and Juanita Kazenski of Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. John Stephens and Bessie Hall visited on Tuesday with Era…
TRUSTEE’S SALE In Re: Mary K Miller, a single woman For default in the payment of debt and performance of obligation de-scribed in and secured by Deed of Trust executed by Mary K Miller, a single woman dated 08/02/2007, recorded on 08/03/2007 Book 469 Page 681 in the office of…
Douglas and Ozark Counties RTA members, Edith McKinnon, Yolanda Dolecki, Terri Hall, Barbara Roberts, Jane Elder, Barbara Groover, Doris Morrison, Marie Bristol, Ida Mae Huse, Jenny Billings, Sue Robirds, and Norma Stillings and their guests, Bobbye Priddy, Paul Mruk and his wife, Janet Mruk, met for lunch at the Senior…
The regular meeting of the Carl Neiman Chapter of the Daughters American Revolution was held on October 14th, 2010, at 7pm, in the Student Ministries building of the Ava General Baptist Church. The meeting was called to order by Regent Sandra Walker and opened with prayer by Chaplin Sherry Beasley.…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Union Grove Church, singing and potluck dinner, Saturday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. 04-1t *…
Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, October 25: Choice of Dry Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, October 26: Breakfast Pizza, Apple, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, October 27: Super Bun, Cheese, Banana, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of…
Sunday school opened with prayer. We had a good song and service. Bro. Darrell Webster taught out of Luke. Ester Hankins teaches the youth, she is doing a good job. We are praying for Earline Oxley and Marie Wilson for a speedy recovery. Bro. Garry Hall preached from John, Chapter…
A good Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a happy and safe weekend. How about this beautiful weather? The days are warm and the nights are good for sleeping. Isn’t God’s creation great. We send get well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the…
This is a test run for the upcoming e-Edition of the paper. We will be continuing to improve the quality of the e-Edition as time goes on. For now though this will let you read the paper in the format it was originally created in. Please feel free to email…
Follow the election results for the Douglas County races live online tonight with up the the minute results. Just click the link! November 2nd Douglas County Election Results…
By Whitney Keith Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and caldron bubble. No, it’s not a witch’s brew, but something infinitely more delicious. This year marks the 21st for Apple Butter Day at the Ozark Mennonite School between Mansfield and Seymour, just south of U.S. 60. Cauldrons of apple…
Every fall, high school students from area Christian schools come to the Southwest Baptist University campus to compete in the ACSI College Preparatory Championships. The Association of Christian Schools International strives to enable and equip Christian educators and schools worldwide to effectively educate children and young people with the mind…
The Ava Middle School Bears hosted the Mountain Grove Panthers to wrap up the 2010 football season. The Bears and Panthers battled to a scoreless tie in the seventh grade contest. The Bears took the opening kickoff and moved the ball inside the Mountain Grove 30 yard line but were…
On Saturday, Oct. 9, the Ava Victory Academy soccer Crusaders once again faced the Mountain Grove YMCA Soccer team. Once again, the small number of players hurt the Crusaders. Tyler LeClear managed to score two goals but Mountain Grove pulled ahead in the last half to end the game 4…
The Ava Victory Academy Lady Crusaders hosted a volleyball tournament at the Mansfield Community Center on Friday, Oct. 8. The ladies started the tournament off with a win of 27-25 against Grace Christian Academy of Harrison, Ark. Their next game resulted in a loss of 25-13 against Camdenton Christian and…
The fall Ava Victory Academy soccer season come to a close with a game on Oct. 16. The Ava Victory Academy Crusaders suffered from low participation numbers this fall but ended the season on a good note. In previous games the Crusaders played with the number of players that they…
Every week, we ask area residents a question. The question may be serious, or it may be light-hearted. We will print the answers we receive here. For this week’s question we asked: Which sports did you play in high school? Did you enjoy it? I ran track. I enjoyed it…
The Ava R-I Board of Education met in regular session on Oct. 19 with all members present. Ava FFA 75th Anniversary During the communications portion of the meeting, board members Randy Spurlock and Johnny Burkdoll presented some information on the FFA group’s 75th anniversary celebration. Seventy-five years ago, 33 young…
Wow! Twenty-eight people showed up at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office last Saturday afternoon to tour the jail. Twenty-eight doesn’t seem like much compared to the population of Douglas County. And certainly 28 is not a majority of the registered voters. But it was encouraging to know that 28 people…
Two Texas women have been winning bidders in the Skyline Mascot Monkey of the Month silent auctions. July’s monkey winner is Becky Heston. She has bid several times through the Champion@getgoin.net mailbox but this is her first win. Ms. Heston is a native Texan whose ancestors founded the town of…
Local promoters of the Ava Community Playground Project say the project is continuing to climb in the voting, and local residents are being asked to vote daily in the promotional opportunity. The local project is said to be a finalist in the bid for a Pepsi Refresh Grant which offers…
Bradleyville School will be hosting a Veterans’ celebration at 1 p.m. on Nov. 11. Each and every person who has served or is presently serving in the military is encouraged to attend this program. You are also invited to bring any family members or friends who would like to come.…
The Ava Lady Bears returned to tournament action this past weekend when they took to the road and played in the annual Licking tournament. The Lady Bears ended up with a record of 2-2 in the tournament with wins over Licking and Salem while falling to Winona and Liberty. Ava…
Two town hall meetings have been held in Ava. Now folks in the Squires area will have an opportunity to visit with the architects, the county commissioners and Sheriff Chris Degase regarding the new jail and justice center proposed for Douglas County. The town hall meeting will be held next…
George Simpson, Sparta, a director for White River Valley Electric Cooperative, was honored with the A.C. Burrows Award by the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives at that organization’s annual meeting Oct. 8 in Kansas City. The purpose of the award is to recognize directors and employees of electric cooperatives for…
LAMAR – Missouri landowners who want to make extra money with agroforestry need to consider planting black walnut trees that are grafted to improved cultivars, according to Brian Hammons, CEO of Hammons Products Company in Stockton. “Growing black walnut trees that have been grafted to improved cultivars have the potential…
The Ava VFW and Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting a ham and bean, cornbread and dessert dinner on Saturday, Oct. 23, to help the Will McFarlin family purchase a wheel chair accessible van. The dinner will begin at 6 p.m. and will be held at the Ava VFW Post on…
As part of the Missouri School Improvement Program review taking place this year in the Ava R-1 School District, students, school employees, and parents are being asked to participate in an Advanced Questionnaire survey. This survey, in the hands of district parents, will provide feedback, allowing the Ava R-1 School…
The Ava Middle School football squads visited West Plains last Thursday to take on the Zizzers. The West Plains seventh grade team made it a tough night for the Bears as they posted a 40-0 win. The Zizzer squad led 24-0 at halftime. Leading tacklers for Ava were Colton Overcast…
First quarter is ending and the Ava R-1 School District is inviting parents and guardians to attend this year’s first district-wide Parent-Teacher conferences. Classes will be dismissed at 12:40 p.m. next Thursday, October 21 to allow teachers time to meet with parents from 12:45 to 8 p.m. Ava Elementary teachers…
Every week, we ask area residents a question. The question may be serious, or it may be light-hearted. We will print the answers we receive here. For this week’s question we asked: What’s your favorite cold-weather comfort food? Anything cheesy or creamy, like creamy soups. – Vanessa Thomas Macaroni and…
In celebration of the community they serve, the Ava R-1 School District will be hosting an event to promote community and school collaboration. On Friday, October 29, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Ava Schools will be providing a carnival-like atmosphere of games, food, and activities at the Ava R-1…
By Whitney Keith Family Pharmacy opened in the new Roberts Centre in Ava just last month, bringing another option to those looking to fill prescriptions, buy gifts or learn more about their health. The Family Pharmacy chain started in 1977 with the flagship store in Ozark, Mo. The group has…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Volunteer shoppers from county Farm Bureaus statewide took part in the Third Quarter Marketbasket Survey, an informal survey of the price of 16 food items consumers purchase on a regular basis. The result was Missouri shoppers spent $4.08 more for the same 16 food items this…
This fall, Ava R-1 students received 576 new books from First Book, a national non-profit organization, in partnership with national retailer Target. The books were donated in celebration of the launch of the new Target Read With MeSM initiative, which aims to help more U.S children read proficiently by the…
On Saturday, Oct. 9, Ava Victory Academy held a Chili Supper and Bluegrass/Gospel singing to raise funds for new heating/air conditioning units. The event raised over $1,000. Lost Hills, Harlan Davis and Home Town Express, and Rick Dietz and Heath Roberts performed for the attendees. The event was very well…
By Charles E. Kruse The Missouri Conservation Commission will soon vote on a plan to release wild elk in the state. Reintroducing wild species is a laudable goal but Missouri has changed since elk roamed here over a century ago. Releasing wild elk in Missouri is a bad idea, wrought…
By Whitney Keith The Ava High School volleyball program has had lows and highs in its 34 years, but dedicated coaching has made the difference for this sport. Organized volleyball started at Ava High School in 1976. Former athletic director Larry Silvey said that past annuals show volleyball teams in…
Those of us who grow herbs in containers or in the garden hate to see our fresh supply of parsley, chives, basil and other flavorful delights freeze out or go dormant. If your container herb garden is used only for the season, you can harvest your annual and perennial herbs…
By Courtney Levan and Kayla Tanner On Tuesday, Oct. 5, eight Greenhands (or first year FFA members), one Area officer, and Advisor Tiffany Kauffman attended the Area XII Greenhand Conference in Branson. The Area officers conducted opening ceremonies to kick off the conference. Members were split into groups and had…
Your holiday cactus will need some special treatment to make sure it will rebloom this year. “Given proper care, holiday cacti can provide years of brilliant color around the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays,” said David Trinklein, a University of Missouri Extension horticulturist. “Holiday cacti are short-day/long-night plants that need a…
A free grief seminar will held at the Mountain Grove Senior Center from 2-4 p.m. on five consecutive Mondays beginning Oct. 25. This support group is open to anyone who would like to attend. There will be information about grief available for you to take home. Confidentiality is very important…
Gone are the days when cars lined up bumper to bumper to make their way down the dusty, U.S. Forest Service road for guided tours to the Glade Top Trail. One rarely sees a tour bus on the trail nowadays, like there were in the 1960s, and the Ava Saddle…
Our community was deeply saddened by the loss of a former resident last week. Earlene Oxley and her late husband, Ray, spent their married lives on a farm here at Almartha, raising six fine children and being good friends and neighbors to one and all. After Ray passed away, Earlene…
