Research in Southwest Missouri May Change Ragweed From a Seasonal Curse to a Money Maker for Farmers MT. VERNON – Allergy season has arrived and 30 percent of American’s curse the pollen production of common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) this time of year while they suffer the symptoms of “hay fever.”…
SPRINGFIELD – For several decades, Missouri’s bears have been something of a mystery. Numerous sightings in recent years have provided clear evidence that black bears live in this state. However, when it came to specific details about those bears (how many live here, are they year-round residents, is successful reproduction…
Sorry about the death of our 98 year old dear friend, Evie Harmon. She passed away at Autumn Oaks last Sunday. She was taken to southern Arkansas for services and burial by her husband. Evie had no children and came here to be near her niece, Bonnie Harris. She was…
On this 20th Sunday after Pentecost we started our service with the Bible readings. They are as follows: 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c Psalm 111; and the New Testament, 2 Timothy 2:8-15. Our lector was Laura Wittorff. Pastor Wayne Strohschein’s sermon was on the Gospel Luke 17:11 – 19. God is active in our…
I hope everyone is getting to enjoy the wonderful weather we have been having this fall. I need to get back with the program and start walking for exercise again. I was walking every day and then got busy and quit. I always feel so much better when I walk…
Hettie Mary (Price) Cooper, 79 years, passed away on Oct. 11, 2010 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Hettie was born May 30, 1931 in Wasola, Mo., to Jessie and Mattie (Martin) Price. She graduated from Gainesville High School. Hettie was a lifelong resident of the Wasola community. She…
Jacquelyn Opal Parker Burroughs was born March 9, 1917, in Mansfield, and passed away on Sept. 21, 2010, in Breese, Ill., at the age of 93. Opal was a homemaker and a ward clerk at a hospital in southern Missouri. Graveside services were held on Thursday, Oct. 7, at Dyer…
Olga will be bustling with activity this weekend as we partake of several items on our calendar. First, on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. the Elkland Independent Methodist Church will be hosting grandson, Nicholas’, ordination service. Nicholas was actually ordained in 2008, however, we were in the middle of…
Earlene Trent Oxley, 79 years, passed away on Oct. 8, 2010 at St. Luke’s Northland in Kansas City, Mo. Earlene was born Aug. 26, 1931 in Ozark County, Mo., to William “Bill” and Florence M. (Bruffett) Trent. Earlene was a resident of Ava, and was employed as a bus driver…
Raymond Eugene “Gene” Hicks, 88, of Baker City, Ore., died Sept. 8, 2010, at his home surrounded by his family. His memorial service was Sept. 13 at Baker City, Ore. at Coles Tribute Center. Burial in Missouri will be announced later. Gene was born on July 11, 1922, at Drury,…
Clara Harrison, 93 years, passed away on Oct. 8, 2010, at Marshfield Place in Marshfield, Mo. Clara was born March 5, 1917 in Ozark County, Mo., to Talmon and Fannie (Bragg) Hicks. Clara was a resident of the Ava community for a few years to be with her family. She…
Oct. 3, 12:28 p.m., 100 block E. Highway 14. Animal complaint. Oct. 3, 11:52 p.m., NE 6th Ave., assist Sheriff’s deputy with traffic stop. Oct. 4, 4:07 a.m., NW 3rd St., traffic stop. Citation issued for financial responsibility and warning for speeding. Oct. 4, 8:17 a.m., SW 3rd Ave., medical…
Jimmy Ray Taylor, 54, passed away on Oct. 10, 2010, at Des Peres Hospital in Des Peres, Mo. Jimmy Ray was born Nov. 1, 1955, in Farmington, N.M., to Tommy Robert and Edna Breeden Taylor. Jimmy had been a resident of Springfield for most of his life and was a…
SPRINGFIELD – Students from 10 different southwest Missouri high schools attended a “People and the Press” session as part of the annual Agriculture Education Day held Thursday, Sept. 9 at University of Missouri’s Southwest Research Center in Mt. Vernon. During the field day, nearly 1,600 students from 40 schools rotated…
“I know we’re supposed to do something to our trees in the fall, but what?” Tree owners often feel compelled to spray, prune or apply something to their trees and landscape plants on a regular basis. But, unless there is a specific reason to spray, prune or apply things to…
Dear EarthTalk: What is “BPA” used in plastics, and why should I worry about it? Are there certain household items or food containers to avoid because of BPA? -- Tina Sillers, via e-mail According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Bisphenol A (also known as BPA)…
Dear Editor: Ad this mid-term election draws closer, as I see things, we Americans and our country are in dire straits. I am a counter subscriber to your newspaper, and am thankful we have a local news outlet that really helps us keep up with the events affecting our lives.…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Public Safety today announced that 343 Missouri pharmacies are connected to a new database that will help law enforcement stop methamphetamine dealers by cutting them off from pseudoephedrine, the cold medicine that is also a key ingredient in meth. “This new tracking…
JEFFERSON CITY – Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Katy Trail State Park as you experience the trail in a way that has never been offered before – from the comfort of a tram coach. The Fall Colors Tram Tour on Wednesday, Oct. 20 will offer free 90-minute tram tours between…
The Western Historical Manuscript Collection – Columbia and The State Historical Society of Missouri will unveil the documentary, Bringing Government to the People: The Jerry Litton Dialogues, Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 6:00 p.m. in Ellis Auditorium on the University of Missouri campus. Produced by the Western Historical Manuscript Collection-Columbia, the…
25 Years Ago October 3, 1985 The two earthquakes that devastated Mexico City on Sept 19 and Sept. 20 had an effect in Missouri. Water well in at least two Missouri communities were disturbed by the earthquakes. Water level rose and fell approximately four feet at the time of the…
Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. of Cape Girardeau is the new president of the State Historical Society of Missouri, elected to the position by the board of trustees at the Society’s annual meeting held October 2 in Columbia. Limbaugh is taking over from Doug Crews who served as president during…
JEFFERSON CITY – Getting a driver’s license is a rite of passage for most teenagers, but mastering the skills to drive requires a large learning curve. The Missouri Department of Transportation offers a new, redesigned teen safe driving guide, Road Wise, which guides both parents and young people through laws,…
Missouri Farm Bureau (MoFB) is urging voters to do their homework on Proposition B before stepping into the voting booth on Nov. 2. ––”please don’t be fooled by television ads and slick endorsements offered by Hollywood celebrities”. On Tuesday, Nov. 2, Missourians will have a chance to vote on the…
JEFFERSON CITY –– Missouri Forest Products Week is a time to recognize the many products that come from Missouri forests. It’s a celebration of the people who work in and manage our forests, those who make the products, and how they all contribute to our lives. “Missouri’s $4.5 billion-a-year forest…
All-Rounded Kids A mentally stimulating school is important for kids. So is preschool and home life. At the University of Texas, Robert Crosnoe tracked some 1,300 children in low and advantaged socio-economic backgrounds from preschool into fifth grade. Crosnoe says they did best with stimulating preschool, school and home environments:…
KANSAS CITY –– Friends of local zoos and area families are calling for the defeat of Proposition A in an effort to protect zoos. Carol Hallquist, Chairperson of the Friends of the Zoo, is calling upon voters to reject Proposition A and its potential harmful effects to public institutions like…
The Ava softball season ended in the semifinals here last Thursday night with a loss to Mtn. View-Liberty by a score of 6-3. The game ended with two runners on base and the tying run at the plate. Earlier on Thursday, top-seed Reeds Spring defeated Hollister, 6-0, and the Lady…
It’s a busy time of year with our club! Thanks to Dolores and Connie for working soccer concessions for us on Saturday. We have one week to go to finish up that fundraiser this Saturday. Before this newspaper is published, we will have had the first of many Terrific Kids…
Kiwanis Club of Ava is set to embark on another year of service to the children of the Ava community. The club roster has been confirmed and, although all of the officers are returning to their current positions, they are doing so with renewed commitment to make this Kiwanis year, which…
The Bradleyville Music Department will be presenting the Broadway Musical “Into the Woods” on Nov. 5 and 6. “Into the Woods” combines the well-known fairy tales of Cinderella, Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Little Red Ridinghood with the story of the Baker and his Wife who desperately want a…
When the Ava Bears picked up a first-and-10 at the Liberty 11-yard line with under a minute left in the game, it looked like an overtime period might be in order. But the Bears ran out of downs at the 7-yard line and Liberty was able to take a knee…
The Fall Art Show at the Ava Art Gallery is open all this week and will remain open through Saturday afternoon. The public is invited to stop by and see the fine work by the area’s talented artists. While you’re there, select your favorite piece and vote for the People’s…
Student of the Month awards were presented to students from Ava High School and Ava Victory Academy at Tuesday’s luncheon meeting of the Ava Area Chamber of Commerce. Each student received a $50 savings bond from Great Southern Savings Bank. Students of the Month from Ava High School for October…
Just do it. The famous Nike slogan is over 20 years old. Advertisers have long said that ‘it pays to advertise.’ A main premise is that a slogan must be short, easy to remember and tied to a strong product or benefit. That makes sense. Coke has ‘it’s the real…
Sunday morning service was opened with prayer and praise and welcoming everyone. Margaret Rosseau sang a special. Brother Roberts brought the message from James 4:1-12, “How to End Wars.” It was a continuation of A Journey to Christian Maturity. The evening service was opened with congregational singing and prayer. Brother…
Sunday I didn’t make it to church, I had a cough so I stayed home and rested. Barb, Jack and Miracle visited with me, Bob and Linda on Sunday evening. On Friday evening Delayna, Chase and Terry visited with Barb and Jack. Butch Scott visited me one day last week.…
Well here I am back in the news again. I have been up north for two weeks visiting with my three sisters and one brother. Mark Blakey took me to Camdenton August 24 to see my sister, Mollie and Dale McPheeters, where I spent the night. The next day we…
A good Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a great weekend. The weather was good for cookouts and picnic outings. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have lost loved ones.…
During Wednesday night Bible study we have been going over the Ten Commandments. We went over the fourth and fifth commandments. “Remember the Sabbath to keep it holy” and “Honor thy mother and thy father”. Our numbers are low on Wednesday nights and we would like to invite anyone who…
No rain this week. It is getting awful dry again. The leaves are getting pretty now. This time of year is so beautiful. Tony and I were in town Friday. He had some business to do and I grocery shopped. Cody and Braxton Richards visited me on Sunday. Braxton is…
Rod Welker prayed the opening prayer for our Sunday morning service. We were very blessed to have Bro. Bob Huskey sing a couple of special songs at church Sunday morning. Bro. David Welch was our speaker again in this Sunday’s service and his message was from Acts 3:1-16, the story…
October 6 – Caney came together Wednesday evening with singing. Bro. Jeff Shipley was our leader this week. He began by taking prayer requests. Bro. Jim Lafferty led in prayer. Bro. Jeff read I Kings 22:29-39. Just because it is right, we need to make sure it’s the will of…
Sybil Heckendorn was hostess. After one hour of play, prizes were awarded and refreshments were served. The high winner was Delcia Heriford, second place, Lucille Collins and low, Sharon Jenkins. Other members attending were Sybil Heckendorn, Allie Gentry, Lucille Jenkins, Dixie Garrett and Joretta Sawyer. Sybil Heckendorn was the door…
Our assistant superintendent, Martin Hathcock asked for prayer requests and read the devotion to begin services Sunday. We are pleased to report Bonita Elliott Winingham of Louisville, Nebraska is making a great recovery following major surgery the first of last week. We send our best wishes to her. Brother Dennis…
I am not sure our weather knows it is October. I was out in the backyard Saturday afternoon and found the Iris’s with new starts, four to six inches long and the red baby roses in bloom for the fourth time. We are now seeing some trees turning fall colors.…
“Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh,” Matthew 25:13. Brother Roy opened Sunday school with prayer request and prayer by Pastor David after congregational singing led by Sister Shirley accompanied by Sister Betty on the piano. Brother Roy then read…
Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here for breakfast on Monday morning. Melanie Breeding came for lunch. On Tuesday Lana Stephens and friend visited with Jo and John Stephens. Jo Stephens and Kathy Stephens visited Jordan Tate of Norwood on Wednesday. Mike and Corrine Dodson took Chase and Bryse to…
Black walnuts cover the ground at my home and have to be raked up before mowing the grass. The price of $11.00 per hundred pounds is being paid. In past years we were glad to get $4.00 and let none stay on the ground. Lilly Ridge fall revival was well…
Wednesday evening Pastor Gary brought the message of “Where Is The Church Going Now?” from Proverbs 29:18. Sunday morning we had 34 in attendance. Linda Roberts led Sunday school class from Jeremiah 23:6-15. Special singing was by Bernie and Lena Hutchison, Pastor Gary and Linda Roberts. Pastor Gary brought the…
Hello from our home to your home. We are two weeks away from the Golden Age Games and excitement is in the air. Crafts projects are being finished up. The maintenance men are working on the tractor they are building for the residents. Our barn scene is done and all…
Hello everyone. This is one of those days that don’t turn out like you expect it to. For instance, I planned to do some of our laundry, and rest up a bit from a very busy day yesterday. But, as it turned out I actually spent the day helping my…
JEFFERSON CITY –– The Missouri Department of Social Services’ Rehabilitation Services for the Blind is tops in the nation among state vocational rehabilitation agencies that exclusively serve the blind. RSB was the only agency of its kind to meet or exceed all performance standards in the most recent evaluation of…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent, prayer by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was, Selective Hearing, I Kings 19:19-20 and 21, I Kings 20:1-6, 13, 14 and 15 and 20-22 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several…
Benefit Auction for Protem Community Youth Center, Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m., four miles south of Protem on Hwy. 125. 683-0559. 2-2tp ****** Ava Saddle Club Timed Events Rodeo, Oct. 16, 4 p.m. Admission $2 per person or $5 a carload, barrels, poles, goat tying, breakaway roping $25 entry fee,…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION II -PROBATE IN THE ESTATE OF, ) KENNETH D. DUFF ) Deceased. ) Estate No.:080U4-PR00014 ) NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF REAL PROPERTY To All persons interested in the above captioned estate: You are hereby notified that, pursu-ant to an Amended…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION IN THE ESTATE OF, ) BURREL LOFTIN ) Deceased. ) Estate No.:09-U4-PR00011 ) NOTICE OF FILING SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BURREL LOFTIN, DECEASED You are hereby notified that the un-dersigned Personal…
Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, October 18: Choice of Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, October 19: Breakfast Pizza, Apple, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, October 20: Super Bun, Cheese, Banana, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk…
LEGAL NOTICE Judith T. Jambru is not responsible for Gerard Henri Jambru’s debt and Gerard Henri Jambru is not responsible for Judith T. Jambru’s debt. Gerard Henri Jambru 10-14-04-1t…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION II – PROBATE IN THE ESTATE OF, ) HOLLIE M. CORUM, ) Deceased. ) Estate No.:10DG-PR00055 ) NOTICE TO CREDITORS To all persons interested in the Es-tate of Hollie M. Corum, Decedent: On the 8th day of October, 2010, a small…
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME To All Persons: You are hereby notified that pursu-ant to a Judgment of the Circuit Court of Douglas County, Missouri dated September 17, 2010, Case No. 10DG-CC00217, that Catherine Suzanne Mof-fett (DOB: 1-18-1955), a resident of Douglas County, Missouri, has had her name changed to…
Sunday, October 10 was the nineteenth Sunday after trinity. Fr. Glen based his sermon on the epistle for the day, Ephesians 4:17, in which St. Paul instructs the new Christians in the church be founded at Ephesus on leading a Christian life and “henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk,…
It’s getting to be that time of year when all the holidays start. You know the time when you go into a store and you see all the holiday decorations from Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. It seems we don’t have any time between them, they all just roll along together.…
October 16, 2010 PRE-K 9:00 am New York Life vs. Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center 9:30 am Subway vs. Sonshine Cafe Kindergarten-1st Grade 8:30 am Smith Drywall vs. Jim’s Body Shop 9:15 am Life Church vs. Emerson 10:00 am playing for 3rd and 4th place 10:45 am playing for…
We had another beautiful day in the Lord and the weather was great also. Bro. Paul filled in for Bro. Marshall. He greeted all with a great good morning. There were many prayer requests made for the sick, the lost, our families, our friends, our church and church family. I…
The residents at Ava Place continue to comment on the beautiful weather. The leaves are beginning to change colors across the street and the gentle afternoon breeze and sunshine make sitting on the front porch a favorite activity. The Traveling Strings and Ava Opry provided great music for the residents…
The meeting was called to order at 10 a.m. In attendance were Billy, Carol, Kitty, Charlie, Macie, Sharon and Marie. We said the Pledge of Allegiance then we said the Club Collect. Charlie read the Devotion called Let Us Make Hay While The Sun Shines. She read a prayer for…
Susan Sinclair reports the framing in the new church building is coming right along, and we are almost ready to begin the drywall portion. Our Church family would like to extend their appreciation to Sam Lawrence, our project manager and resident expert on almost everything, and our friend and professional…
Sunday school opened with prayer. Everyone gathered around front for singing and the spirit of God moved and everyone was blessed. Darrell Webster taught from Luke 1:28. We had a lot of special singing. Bro. Hall preached a good message. We had 23 out. Sunday night we grew in spirit…
We had a glorious day in the Lord this last Sunday. The morning message was “Preaching Christ,” from the text in Acts 8:5, when Philip went to Samaria and as it says, “preached Christ to them.” His emphasis, should be “our” emphasis. We need to always remember, our goal is…
Several prayer requests were shared as we came together on our Lord’s Day; among these were a friend of Trish Menzies, George, Ruth, our nation, leaders, military, and new ministers, Van, David and Corby. Judy Wilson prayed this prayer. Happy birthday was sung to Bill Hodges and Lane McFarland. Juanita…
Champions are not able to resist the wisdom and spirit of patience that permeates one of the most picturesque places on the planet. It so often happens that things seem to stay just the same day after day and then suddenly, “Bam!” Change. That is exactly what happened during the…
Jean Daugherty visited with her nephew, Billy Fletcher, Saturday and Sunday afternoons. They went out for breakfast, Monday morning. Norma Stillings visited at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center a couple of times last week and went to Rocky Ridge at Mansfield, Friday, to play the piano and visit residents…
Some of the young people met Friday evening for the Pizza and Movie Night. Pastor and Darlene Sorensen prepared the pizza. The movie was called, “The Inheritance.” The folks at Bethany Baptist were disappointed that their favorite missionary, Tommy Tillman, was not able to come to Ava, Sunday. Tommy had…
2-STORY RANCH w/ 5 acres, 5 miles west of Ava, Missouri (Douglas County). 3-bedrm, 3-bath, 3,000 sq. ft. house, new roof, new appliances, move-in ready. Motivated to sell. Asking price $198,000. Call cell phone 417-686-0005, or residence, 417-683-0073. If no one answers, please leave a message and we will return…
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. * * * Miller-Hall Reunion, October 17, Ava Community Center, lunch at 12:30, friends and family welcome. 2-2t *…
I have the nicest round pumpkin sitting on my counter. No, I’m sorry to say I didn’t grow it, I bought it at the grocery store. I saw it and it looked so perfect I couldn’t resist buying it. I don’t do fall decorations, I just basically ignore it is…
We are pleased to announce that grandson, Nicholas’ book has just been released. The book “Our Neighbors” features the stories of 44 individuals. They include: Willis Case, Cobe Shields, Bill John, Perry Shook, Ellis Jackson, The Dickerson Ranch, Mickey Carroll, Fay King, Polly the Parrot, Virgil Young, Quentin Marlin, Alverta…
Meshali Stigall of Ava and Ross Jackson of Springfield were recently united in marriage at the Assembly of God Church in Norwood. Meshali is the daughter of Gary and Lisa Stigall of Ava, formerly from Norwood, and granddaughter of Dollie Stigall and the late George Stigall of Norwood, and Ronnie…
On this 17th Sunday after Pentecost, we started our service with the Bible readings. They are as follows: Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4, Psalm 37:1-9 and the New Testament 2 Timothy 1:1-14. Our lector was Nancy Smith. Pastor Wayne Strohschein’s sermon was on the Gospel Luke 17:5-10. How often do we feel uncertain…
Erna M. Lawrence, 82, of Ava, Mo., passed away Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at the Neighborhoods of Quail Creek in Springfield, Mo., where she had resided a short time. She was born March 19, 1928, in Newathens, Ill. A private memorial service is planned for a later date in Illinois.…
Raymond Eugene “Gene” Hicks, 88, of Baker City, Ore., died Sept. 8, 2010, at his home surrounded by his family. His memorial service was Sept. 13 at Baker City, Ore. at Coles Tribute Center. Burial in Missouri will be announced later. Gene was born on July 11, 1922, at Drury,…
The annual Wood Horse Trail Ride is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 16 if you’ve been wondering about it. It will start shortly after 10 a.m. from a field on the left side of E Highway (just off 76) in eastern Douglas County. A noon meal will be provided and a return…
I’m a little skeptical of anything I receive by e-mail – especially right now. But I got something this week that makes a lot of sense. I don’t know who sent it, and it really doesn’t matter. You may have already seen it. Although we live in a country whose…
Larry Eugene Williams, 66, went home to be with his Father on Oct. 5, 2010. Larry was born Jan. 19, 1944 in Springfield, Mo., to Edward Eugene “Gene” and Gladys (Mehlberg) Williams. Larry was a self-employed carpenter. On Oct. 25, 1997 Larry and Del Sorensen were united in marriage in…
Virginia Reese, daughter of Harold and Ines (Emery) Welton, was born Feb. 2, 1931, at Buckhart, Mo. She departed this life at the age of 79 on Wednesday Sept. 22, 2010 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Mo., surrounded by her four loving children. Virginia attended schools in Missouri and…
Many gathered Tuesday, Sept. 28, to celebrate the VFW’s 111th anniversary and the 96th anniversary of the Ladies Auxiliary. There were lots of finger foods along with a huge anniversary cake. There were lots of booths showing what the VFW and Auxiliary is all about – veterans and family support,…
Our bodies are made for activity, but modern conveniences have caused us to become more inactive. Physical inactivity can place our health at risk for many diseases. Here’s some good news! We have something fun planned to get you up and moving! The Stay Strong program is based on simple,…
Barbara Lorraine Heriford, daughter of Ervin Terry and Alice (Piland) Terry, was born on Feb. 3, 1929 in Foil, Mo., and passed away on Oct. 6, 2010 at her home in Ava, Mo., at the age of 81 years. Barbara was a resident of Ava since 2004 moving from Thornfield,…
Ava High School and the Ava Lady Bears are hosting the Class 3, District 10 softball tournament this week, with finals to be played on Saturday. First-round games were played on Wednesday afternoon with No. 4 Hollister facing No. 5 Forsyth at 4 p.m. and 3rd-ranked Mtn. View-Liberty playing Mountain…
Home gardeners can preserve some of their garden treasures by saving seed. Heirlooms varieties are prized possessions handed down from generation to generation. Once you purchase an heirloom variety that you love, or better yet, get one from your aunt or granny, you can continue the tradition by saving seed…
Sharon Kay Dacumos, of Macomb, daughter of Charles Anderson Stewart and Geneva (Parmer) Stewart, was born on Feb. 28, 1944 in Springfield, Mo., and departed this life on Oct. 4, 2010 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Mo., at the age of 66 years. Sharon was a housewife and homemaker. On…
Friday night’s football game between the SCA rival Ava Bears and Salem Tigers was the hard-fought battle everyone expected it to be. But the trip home would not have been so long for Ava fans if the 14-6 final could have been turned the other way. All the scoring came…
Harley Clinton Newberry, of Ava, Mo., beloved husband and father, peacefully went to his heavenly home on Sept., 30, 2010 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Nov. 6, 1927 to Jess and Gladys (Rogers) Newberry. He was married to Betty Jo McFarlin, also of Ava,…
Glenda Rippee Hulse, 76, of Colona, Ill., passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at Trinity Pathway Hospice, Bettendorf, Iowa. Services were held at 10 a.m., Monday at Schroder Mortuary, Colona, Ill., with burial at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline, Ill. She was born May 7, 1934, at Evans, Mo.,…
We are happy to have the Carl Neiman Chapter of the DAR fill our display case with a very patriotic display for Constitution Week. Be sure to take a look on your next visit to the library. We would like to remind everyone about an excellent database the library subscribes…
By Keith Moore The Missouri Department of Conservation doesn’t really know how many black bears there are in Missouri – but if the current study that is under way is successful, they’re about to find out. “We’ve said we had a population of 300 to 500 for 10 to 15…
The weather is getting cooler, but our club has plenty on the calendar to keep us up and moving to stay warm! Thanks to Dolores and Connie for running the concessions stand on Saturday. Unfortunately, we’ve been broken into and merchandise taken two different times now. This week, our sign…
Highway Church of the Nazarene has announced it will be recognizing Ava High School athletes with special programs this month. On Sunday, Oct. 10, the softball and volleyball teams will be recognized in the morning worship service, and will be served lunch immediately following the service. On Oct. 24 a…
Offices in the Douglas County Courthouse will be closed next Monday, Oct. 11, in observance of Columbus Day. While most businesses will be open as usual, because Columbus Day is a federal holiday, there will be no rural mail delivery on Monday. Those correspondents who send their items to the…
Bethany Baptist Church will sponsor the October luncheon meeting of the Ava Area Chamber of Commerce next Tuesday, Oct. 12. The luncheon meeting will be held at the church, 302 SE 18th Ave. beginning at 12 noon. The menu will be tacos and the speaker will talk about health and…
Douglas, Ozark and Wright counties are among the 13 area counties being considered for inclusion in a proposed National Heritage Area designation by a West Plains group, according to Russell Wood, of the Ozarks Property Rights Congress. Members of the Ozarks Property Rights Congress were made aware of a government funded feasibility…
Fall is in the air and the Ava Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to celebrate on Sunday, Oct. 17, with our 50th Annual Glade Top Trail Flaming Fall Revue. Festivities will kick off at 10:30 a.m. with church on the mountain at the Caney Picnic Area in the…
Fishing may be the most relaxing pastime we have in Missouri. There’s something peaceful about being in nature, everything perfectly quiet except for the whirring of a fishing reel. The water on the lake is still, and even the sun comes up slowly to avoid disturbing the scene. You might…
Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase said this week that he will be holding an open house at the jail this Saturday afternoon for those who wish to step inside the lock-up. This is in response to requests that have been made at the town hall meetings where the sales tax…
Aimee Herring, 29, of Mtn. Home, Ark., one of two women charged with the murder of Phillip Taylor at the Roadside Park north of Ava on Sept. 10, waived her preliminary hearing her Tuesday and was bound over to circuit court to stand trial. She will be arraigned in circuit…
There will be a Hunter Education class offered on Saturday, Oct. 9, from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Williams Shootin’ Iron Service near Vanzant on Douglas County road 142. Students will only need to bring a sack lunch for the class. Books and pencils will be provided. Students need…
Grants from the Center for Disease Control and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services are funding free classes for those with health conditions. The classes are designed to help people manage the challenges of arthritis, fibromyalgia, lupus, chronic pain, osteoporosis, diabetes, asthma, heart and other conditions. Having a…
The Lions Club met at their usual time, at 6:30 Monday evening. Lavon Carter as the guest of the Lions and represents Ava Beverage. Lavon donated all the ice that the Lions needed for their walk/run which was held in May, and for the cook shack during the Fox Trotter…
To the citizens of Douglas County: Have you been blaming the Democrats or the Republicans about the sorry state of government affairs? Perhaps you have been looking in the wrong place for blame. Here are some interesting statistics found at www.SOS missouri.gov. I found some contradictory information there, as you…
Two law enforcement officers were involved in unrelated traffic accidents last weekend in Douglas County. On Saturday morning, Nathan Long, 26, of Vanzant, a deputy with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department, was involved in a minor incident involving a pedestrian on the Ava square. The mishap was originally investigated by…
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) announced late last week that a resurfacing project would begin on Monday, Oct. 4, near the Missouri-Arkansas state line. Route 5 between Route 160 at Gainesville and the Missouri-Arkansas state line will be resurfaced in the project that was to begin on Monday. The…
More than two dozen meat processors in the urban hunting zone are ready to accept donated deer to feed hungry Missourians. JEFFERSON CITY—Missouri’s four-day firearms deer hunt in urban areas offers hunters a fistful of opportunities – get an early start on deer hunting, help reduce deer-vehicle accidents, cut down…
Commission Says Public Is 80 Percent in Favor JEFFERSON CITY–The Missouri Department of Conservation recently published a draft elk-restoration plan that addresses concerns about property damage, veterinary diseases and traffic safety. The Conservation Department posted the 39-page draft plan and a video summarizing the document on its website www.missouri conservation.org.…
The 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams had another three-match week last week, playing Reeds Spring, Mtn. Home, and Mtn. Grove. On Monday, Ava hosted the Wolves of Reeds Spring. Ava 7th grade beat the Wolves in a two game match, 25-16, 25-17. In game one Kendra Walker served 9/10…
Ava’s seventh grade football squad played at Houston on Thursday, September 30. The Bears fell to the home team by a score of 12-0. Ava stopped Houston’s first two drives with fumble recoveries by Paul Porter and Morgan Smith. Ava’s Austin Potts intercepted a pass to stop Houston’s next drive.…
Crystal Lake Fisheries celebrated their 60th anniversary this month, and was honored to host the United States Trout Farmers Association in Branson on Sept. 10. The local trout fishery had hosted the association 10 years ago in honor of their 50th anniversary. The association had a conference that included a…
HLM News Service—Kathy Windmoeller was just an ordinary Missouri woman preparing for a vacation. She had her equipment, her family was packed, and everyone was ready for a ski trip to Canada. Although Windmoeller had never been skiing, she looked forward to the challenge and adventure awaiting her and her…
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 do you think about the proposed skate park for the city of Ava? I think it’s a…
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. Citizens can vote by texting “103398” to the number 73774. Or they may …
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – As the weather cools down and children go back to school, store shelves are already lined with plentiful bags of tempting Halloween goodies. According to the National Confectioners Association, ninety percent of parents admit to occasionally dipping into their children’s Halloween haul. Even the most well-intentioned adult…
South central Missouri organizations interested in improving health care in their communities are invited to upcoming meetings hosted by the Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH). The meetings are an excellent opportunity for attendees to hear about MFH grant funding available in 2011, and learn more about the foundation, which awards…
JEFFERSON CITY –– The Missouri Department of Agriculture has announced that the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) is now accepting applications for the Dairy Business Planning Grant Program. This funding will enable Missouri’s dairy producers to work with qualified dairy business planning professionals to develop a business…
25 Years Ago September 26, 1985 “Buckle up” has always been good advice, but starting Saturday, it’s the law. Billy Hale recently retired from the Ava Volunteer Fire Department after almost 30 years of service as a fireman. Hale, who joined the fire department as a volunteer in 1958, owns…
Grants from the Center for Disease Control and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services are funding free classes for those dealing with health conditions. The class, Living a Healthy Life, is designed to help people manage the challenges of arthritis, fibromyalgia, lupus, chronic pain, osteoporosis, diabetes, asthma, heart…
NEWTOWN, Conn. –– Strict new rules from the EPA for lead-safe remodeling, enforced with steep fines for non-compliance, are going to significantly change the way remodeling contractors work. While contractors will be required to pass a certification course before proceeding with work on houses that contain lead paint, the new…
HOUSTON – The relationship between diabetes and heart disease should not be ignored, according to an expert at Baylor College of Medicine. “Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in patients with diabetes, and diabetes is the leading cause of heart disease in America,” said Dr. Alan Garber, professor…
HOUSTON – Lots of children experience anxiety over tests, but they – and their parents – can deal with it through the right attitude and taking care of their physical health, said a Baylor College of Medicine psychiatry professor. Kids should understand that nervousness about a test is a normal…
The Kansas City based Ozark Wilderness Waterways Club’s (OWWC) 51st Annual Ozark River Cleanup took place over the Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4, 5, & 6. Fifty-one participants cleaned 17.3 miles of the North Fork River, in segments between Twin Bridges and Dawt. OWWC, as MO Stream Team #41, base…
Audrey Moon State Capitol Bureau JEFFERSON CITY – Millions of dollars are being donated to Missouri ballot issues from out-of-state sources, according to the Missouri Ethics Commission monthly campaign finance report. Two contributions, both equaling over $1 million, went to “Vote Yes To Stop Double Taxation”, an organization advocating for…
The Ava Art Guild is prepared for the annual Fall Art Show. Each year a Fall Art Show is held in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce Glade Top Trail Flaming Fall Revue, and this year is no different. The art show will be held Oct. 12 to 16, open…
Experimental Aircraft Assn. (EAA) Chapter 1218, Willow Springs will host their annual Fly-In and Open House, Saturday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. This year’s event will focus on honoring our war veterans beginning with an Honor Guard at 10 a.m., followed by the release of 50 red, white…
The Douglas County Fox Trotter Horse Breeder’s Association would like to invite all trail riders to the second annual National Bob Burns Memorial Ride Friday and Saturday, Oct. 8-9, at the Bateman Ranch in the Mark Twain National Forest. The Bob Burns Memorial Ride is a Missouri Fox Trotting Breed…
Damaging your skin can be a year-round activity. As summer sun fades and we head toward fall, people might head toward tanning salons as a way to keep the glow going. Skin cancer experts say that’s a bad idea. At the National Cancer Institute, dermatologist John DiGiovanna points out the…
Ava 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams had a busy week last week. On Monday, Sept. 20, Ava hosted the Bears of Willow Springs and the 7th grade took their first loss of the season. After beating Willow the week before, Ava fell to them at home, 21-25, 21-25. In…
I am writing to the Herald to comment on your 9/23/2010 story, “Hundreds Attend Public Meetings on Elk Restoration.” The story put out by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is filled with distortions, or what people in the real world might call lies. MDC wants Missourians to believe that…
Dear Editor, On September 8, 2010 I attended a celebration at Douglas County Senior Citizens Housing Association’s Redbud Village with several city officials and community leaders. The celebration marked the end of a 48-unit senior housing renovation project. Funding for this project was made possible by First home Savings Bank,…
Brrrrrrr. Only six months until spring. I’m enjoying the cooler weather, but I am a person that enjoys the warm weather better. I am happy for those that have to work outside; it is a lot more comfortable for them. It has been better for me too. The roof had…
Today we are seeing the economy at an all-time low with unemployment higher than it has been in decades. The impact on local families in Douglas County has been significant. As a result, families with infants and small children, who were once thriving, are now finding themselves helpless in their…
A very informative and well-organized town hall meeting was held at the Douglas County Courthouse last Thursday night to discuss the proposed new Douglas County Justice Center and Jail. This was the second such meeting to be held in Ava; now a similar meeting has been scheduled at Squires for…
What a beautiful weekend we enjoyed here in the Ozarks. I spent the weekend with family and on Saturday morning our house was abuzz with activity, as many of us gathered here before starting on our day. Youngest son, Jay, was working on a vehicle. Daughters, Jeanette and Janice were…
Fall is here and the summer seemed to go so fast. Hope we have a colorful one. The Macomb Sunshine Club met Wednesday at the Burger Barn in Mansfield with seven members present and one visitor. Those present were Sharon Norell, Erma Ward, Robin McNeil, Marlyn Wilson, Joan Gray, Loretta…
On this 18th Sunday after Pentecost we started our service with the Bible readings. They are as follows: Amos 6:1a, 4-7; Psalm 146; and the New Testament, Luke 16: 19-31. Our lector was Jean Ruthledge. Pastor Wayne Strohschein’s sermon was on the Gospel Luke 16:19 – 31 and Amos 6:1a, 4-7.…
Vida Maxine Smith passed away on Sept. 28, 2010 at 86 years, in her home with her family by her side. Vida was born July 6, 1924 in Blanche, Mo., in Douglas County to Virgil and Lela (Thornton) Stout in the home of her grandparents, Jake and Ida Stout. She…
John A. Berry, son of the late James and Ella (Alms) Berry, was born May 5, 1926 in Drury, Mo., and passed away Sept. 21, 2010 at the National Health Care Center in West Plains, Mo. He was 84 years, 4 months, and 16 days of age. John was raised…
We are in loving memory of yet another dear neighbor, Virginia L. Reese who died Wednesday, Sept. 22. Her services were held Saturday, Sept. 25 at Elliott- Gentry – Carder Funeral Home with Ron Alexander officiating. Grandsons Brian, Jamie, Michael, Douglas, Chris, Kyle, Jacob and Joshua were her pallbearers. Interment…
Luke Sorensen recently received the Southern California Blades/ Knife Collectors Club Scholarship to attend the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing in Historic Washington, Ark., through Texarkana College. Luke received over 80 hours of intense training in the art of knife making from master bladesmiths Jim Crowell and Tim Potier, his…
Sept. 19, 2:42 a.m., NW 12th Ave., traffic stop, citation for stop sign violation. Sept. 19, 3:38 p.m., Sheriff’s Office, report of harassment. Sept. 19, 4:39 p.m., report of motorcycles on airport runway. Sept. 19, 8:11 p.m., Highway 5, traffic stop, verbal warning for speed. Sept. 20, 6:16 a.m., NW…
No one will want to miss the spectacular bigger and better than ever 7th annual Benefit Dinner and Auction on this coming Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Norwood School gym. Doors open at 4 p.m. for the sale table and silent auction table prior to the main auction which begins…
Last Thursday the Ava Lady Bears hosted Cabool for their second conference game of the season. The Lady Bears fell to the Lady Bulldogs in an exciting 3-game match that included a marathon second game. The Lady Bears came out strong for the first set and won, 25-22. The next…
The Snoop won’t do this too often, but I believe a recent article by Ed Feulner, president of The Heritage Foundation (heritage.org), is worth sharing with everyone. I find it ironic that several schools have been shut down to deal with mercury spills, yet the federal government is mandating the…
The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans is pleased to announce that it has awarded scholarships to 50 deserving high school students in Missouri. Each scholar will receive $5,000 to assist in funding their college education. The students were selected for the Horatio Alger Missouri Scholarship because they persevered in…
Douglas County Clerk Karry Davis said this week that Wednesday, Oct. 6, is the last day an individual may register to vote and still be eligible to cast a ballot on Nov. 2. Whether you are registering for the first time, changing your current residential address, or changing the name…
A 45-year-old Dora man, Chester E. Smith, was seriously injured Tuesday night when he crashed the Honda ATV he was riding on a county road some 25 miles east of Ava in the Blanche community. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Smith was eastbound on CR 350 at CR 349…
It is cold outside and inside too. The sunshine looks good out there. This cold weather just moved in too fast. Everyone came out for the morning and evening services. Missionaries from the Philippines, Greg and Luann Lyons, was speaking for both services. I enjoyed a nice visit by phone…
October’s bright blue sky and cooler temperatures are certainly a change from summer. Lilly Ridge Fall Revival started Sunday evening and continues through Thursday night. Everyone is invited and good crowds are expected. It will start at 7 p.m. Lots of outside yard work is taking place since the weather…
There isn’t much going on. It was real slow last week and not much excitement this week. Effie (Applegate) Young’s daughter, Madge Nelson, passed away. My sister found the notice in the Springfield paper. Effie and Madge always kept in touch with each other until their health failed, both were…
Our group was small Sunday morning, however, we had a good discussion for Sunday school and Brother Dennis read good scripture. We had visitors in the evening service and appreciated the special songs. We sang happy birthday to Carl Clements and Don Bryan for their special day. Lutie True Hope…
Hello again. Well here it is, a week into October already. I don’t know about you, but my husband and I have been very busy trying to prepare our house for winter. I painted all six of our porch post last week. My husband has been checking our roof to…
Wednesday evening Bible study was led by Steven Wilkerson. The subject was “Prayer of Thankfulness.” Scripture used was Psalms 116. Saturday the Ladies Meeting was led by Linda Roberts. Following that was the memorial service for Lora Hubbard’s mom, Wanda Montgomery. Sunday morning we had 35 in attendance. Service was…
Ava High School will host a junior varsity volleyball tournament Saturday, with action to begin at 9 a.m. Matches will be played on two courts. At 9 a.m. Ava will play Mtn. Home and Mtn. Grove will play Forsyth. At 9:45 Marshfield 9th will play Cabool and Mtn. Home 9th…
The Ava Lady Bears defeated Houston and Thayer on the road last Thursday and Friday, then beat Willow Springs at home Monday, 11-1, to complete an undefeated SCA schedule and subsequently clinch the conference title. The Bears defeated Houston, 9-2, then beat Thayer 9-3 on Friday. This is the third…
The Lions had four guests representing H&R Block at their Monday evening meeting. They were: Christine McGinnis, Dennis Uhles, Dana Lafferty, and Christina Nothnagel. Christine McGinnis is the owner, and Dennis Uhles is the office manager. Christine McGinnis has been with H&R Block for 15 years. She informed the Lions…
It’s National 4-H Week October 3 through 9 and the week will be celebrated by more than 6.5 million youth! With a motto of “Making the Best, Better” and the practical ideal of “Learning by Doing”, 4-H encourages youth to explore ideas and experiment with new concepts in a fun…
50th Annual Glade Top Trail Is Oct. 17 ROLLA – Forest visitors should enjoy nice fall color through Mark Twain National Forest this year, although predicting fall color can be a challenge. “Temperature, rainfall, amount of sunlight and weather patterns can affect the length and intensity of fall color,” according…
The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed in observance of the Columbus Day holiday on Monday, Oct. 11. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 12.…
Ava football fans who made the long trip to Oregon County last Friday night were treated to an excellent football game, and came away with the bonus of a win as the Bears defeated the Thayer Bobcats 30-16. A week ago the Bears threw only one pass in the entire…
Ava 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams will be in Cabool this Saturday for a middle school tournament. Ava 7th grade will play Cabool at 9 a.m., Mtn. Grove at 12:20 p.m. and Houston at 1:30 p.m. Ava 8th grade will play Cabool at 10 a.m., Mtn. Grove at 11,…
COLUMBIA – When nighttime temperatures edge toward the frost mark, the time has come to prepare your plants for the trek indoors. If indoor space is limited you will have to decide which plants to overwinter and which to discard, said David Trinklein, a University of Missouri Extension horticulturist. “In…
Dear Editor: What does an individual have to do around Ava to get things made right? This city hired three companies to work on the water lines I’m told, and in the process these companies have made a wreck of most of our streets. They are terrible to drive on…
The annual flu shot clinic will be held at the Douglas County Health Department on Thursday, Oct. 7, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, by appointment. You are asked to call 417-683-4174 to schedule your appointment time. Eligible clients include all Douglas County residents who are over 18 years of…
On Sept. 23, the Ava Lady Bears Junior Varsity volleyball team took on the Cabool Bulldogs in a tense three game match. The Lady Bears came out strong in the first game and won 25-19. However, the bulldogs rallied back during game two and won 25-14. Both teams fought and…
There will be a Hunter Education class offered on Saturday, Oct. 9, from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The class will be held at Williams Shootin’ Iron Service near Vanzant on Douglas County road 142. Students will only need to bring a sack lunch for the class. Books and pencils…
Skyline School was the scene for fun, laughter and food for the descendants of the late Horace and Hazel Hall on Sept. 4. After prayer by Rev. Robert Hall, a beautiful meal was served to the following: Patsy and David Dickens; Juanita Shebiel; Bob and Michael Glen Shebiel; Lora Kay…
Wow, I believe fall has definitely arrived. It’s time to get out the coats and try to stay warm. It is always hard trying to adjust to such a change in temperature, but we love it when the change is from 30 degrees to 60. We humans are so hard…
Sorry, but I missed church this week. I was on my way back from camping but listened to a good message on the radio. I was along the same subject that Brother Roberts has been preaching for a few weeks, about the “Journey to Christian Maturity.” On Sunday evening there…
‘For every action there is a reaction.’ Most everyone has heard the quote or something like it. It’s not exactly quoted here but the meaning remains the same. Isaac Newton, who believed that God was the master creator, coined the quote. He is thought to be the greatest genius of…
Susan Sinclair tells us the benefit chili supper and auction for Mount Zion School led by Cathy Cornett (who attends Dogwood Nazarene Church) was a resounding success last Friday night, bringing in a sizable amount to be used for building repairs and improvements. The Dogwood Church always enjoys participating in…
A frosty good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and happy weekend. I sure have enjoyed the cooler weather. Some have turned their heat on to knock the chill out. It soon will be time for Halloween, so keep in mind the little children who…
Food Harvest items were collected for the Heart of the Hills Food Harvest. Prayer requests were for Coleen Shockley, HK and Suzanne Gaulding, our nation, leaders, military and our names in the book on the altar. Happy Birthday was sung to Amy Hodges and Patty Siler. Testimonies were shared about…
Norma Stillings did a lot of resting this last week, but she did make her visits at the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center Tuesday afternoon and Saturday morning. She worked in the yard Wednesday went to a dental appointment, Thursday afternoon. She took her friend Paulette Walls to get…
Next Sunday, October 10, Tommy Tillman, missionary to Thailand and Mongolia will be visiting at Bethany Baptist Church. Tommy began working with lepers in South Korea back in 1983 and later on he went into Thailand to work with the lepers there. By the grace of God he was able…
September 29 – Caney came together Wednesday evening by singing. Bro. Jeff Shipley took charge of the service. Sis. Lila Roberts led in prayer. Jeff read I Kings 22:1-28. We should listen to the wisdom of others that are grounded in the word of God. The world will tell you…
The family of Harley Newberry have my sympathy. Jo and I went to the visitation on Sunday. Those here Friday night were Gene and Rheba Pool and Jo Stephens. Donna, Reece, Quin and I went to Wal-Mart Saturday. David and Michael went bow hunting Monday morning. Donna and Macee came…
Romans 10:15, “And how shall they preach, except they be sent? As it is written, how beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!” Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school by reading Genesis 1:26-31 for the devotion after congregational…
Champions are just floating on a cloud of satisfaction that the roof on the porch (of the Replica of the Historic Emporium known as Henson’s Store on the North Side of the Square in Down Town Champion) is attached to the building at an angle that precisely duplicates the angle…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent, prayer by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was, Overcoming Overwhelming Odds, I Kings 17:1, I Kings 18:22-24-34 and I Kings 18:36-39 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Specials were…
We had a heavy frost here this morning. The ground was white. Tony Richards took me to Ava Friday and I did some shopping. Cody Richards saw his first bear in the wild Monday evening. He had started home from work. It came out of the woods and ran down…
Narvil Tetrick opened our Sunday church service with prayer. Our Sunday school lesson was on “God’s Majesty”. Our lesson is teaching us when we look at the universe we should get an overwhelming majesty of God. Sometimes we are too busy to observe nature. Many people in entertainment, sports, politics,…
This week we had twenty people weigh in with a total weight-loss of sixteen and 3/4 lbs. Five people stayed the same weight. Evelyn E. was high-loser. Vince received a charm for being a K.O.P.S. for two years, and Audrey received a charm for being a K.O.P.S. for nine years.…
Wednesday evening Bible study we have been studying over the Ten Commandments. This week we studied on commandment two and three. Sunday morning we had 14 people attend morning worship. We started out by taking prayer requests and then dismissed to Sunday school. The adults studied out of Matthew chapters…
Healthcare Center Hello from our home to your home. A new month has and is already here. Churches that are on the schedule for October are: First Southern Baptist on the 10th, Ava United Methodist church on the 17th, Ava Assembly of God on the 24th and Ava General Baptist…
Last Week’s News – Things are about the same as always on Little Creek, except some things are different. Some things have been made right, some hearts have been made glad and we have been made to know that Jesus is Lord and if you ask with faith believing it…
10-4-10 – It’s a beautiful fall day in this part of the Midwest. A little on the chilly side, but sunny and bright and hopefully it doesn’t get windy again. If not, what a super day. I think the little humming bird finally left. I hope so even though I…
TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of debt and performance of obligations due on a promissory note dated July 5, 2007 secured by a Deed of Trust executed by HOWARD W. JOHNSON, a single man dated July 5, 2007 and recorded on August 3, 2007 in the…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: October 19, 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: 1400 S. Jeffer-son Property Owners: Mr. Paul & Elizabeth Wade Legal description: Lot 23, Southview Addition, Ava, Missouri…
October 9, 2010 PRE-K 9:00 am New York Life vs. Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center 9:30 am Subway vs. Sonshine Cafe Kindergarten-1st Grade 8:30 am Emerson Climate Technologies vs. Jin’s Body Shop 9:15 am Smith Drywall vs. Life Church 2nd -3rd Grades 10:00 am Pro-Design vs.Taco Bell 11:00 am…
October 2, 2010 PRE-K 9:00 am New York Life vs. Subway 9:30 am Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center vs. Sonshine Cafe Kindergarten-1st Grade 8:30 am Emerson Climate Technologies vs. Smith Drywall 9:15 am Jim’s Body Shop vs. Life Church 2nd -3rd Grades 10:00 am Pro-Design vs.Sonic 11:00 am Taco…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Ralph R Pitt and Sara J. Pitt, Husband and Wife Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Ralph R Pitt and Sara J. Pitt, Husband and Wife dated August 30, 2005 and recorded in…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, Martha Doughtery (who died February 12, 2010), a single person and unremarried widow and surviving tenant by the entireties with James L. Doughtery who died Septem-ber 24, 1998, by her Deed of Trust dated January 9, 2009, and recorded in the Recorder’s Office for Douglas…
Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, October 11: Choice of Dry Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, October 12: Breakfast Pizza, Apple, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, October 13: Super Bun, Cheese, Banana, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of…
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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. * * * Miller-Hall Reunion, October 17, Ava Community Center, lunch at 12:30, friends and family welcome. 2-2t *…
Lisa Richards Roy Hampton opened Sunday school by reading Genesis, chapter three, the temptation of Eve in the garden, to eat the tree. I think in our daily Christian walk we have a lot of temptation and the devil tries to get us off the track, but we have to…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Lisa A Engelhardt and Rickey A Engelhardt, married to each other Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Lisa A Eng-elhardt and Rickey A Engelhardt, mar-ried to each other dated April 10, 2002 and…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Dennis Buffum and Misty Buffum, Husband Wife Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Dennis Buf-fum and Misty Buffum, Husband and Wife dated September 14, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder…
PUBLIC NOTICEOF SURFACE MINING APPLICATION RENEW PERMIT Kevin L. Reed, Rt. 1 Box 52, Mtn. Grove, MO 65711, has applied to renew their permit from the Department of Natural Resources, Land Reclamation Commission, to continue to mine sand and gravel on 8.5 acre(s) of land located in Douglas County, Section(s)…
“Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulations, continuing instant in prayer,” Romans 12:12. Eddie and Linda Sears visited with their sons and family, Terry and Zane Sears, Timothy and Edward’s family. Edwards baby was in the hospital a few days in Iowa. Edgar and Sharon Stewart visited with their son, Leroy…
Sunday school opened with prayer. We had good singing and we were glad to have Helen and Darrell Webster’s daughter, Angela, and boys here. Angela played the piano and sang. The Spirit of God moved Sunday morning. Pastor Garry Hall took the pulpit fired up. He preached from Ephesians 6:10-12.…
Sunday morning I attended church with Bob and Linda at Thornfield. James visited me one day last week. We always enjoy talks about crafts and old times. Bob and Linda were in Springfield on Thursday and Friday for my doctor appointment and checking on Bob’s mother. Bob picked up the…
It has been a busy week at Ava Place. Residents have been more active outside since the cooler weather has arrived. Sweaters and jackets have been taken from the closets and worn while watching the afternoon sun sink over the horizon. Painting classes are popular and the residents paint scenes…
We enjoyed a beautiful, cool Sunday morning at Oak Grove this last Lord’s Day and every indication is that summer is over and fall is upon us. We also had a guest speaker, Bro. Greg Mosley brought us a message, entitled, for both morning and evening services and his message…
What a great day to gather together and sing praises to the Lord and hear His word. Bro. Marshall was in the house today and gave us a great good morning to all. We sang a good hymn and had prayer requests. Many were made. We had prayer and Sunday…
Sunday, October 3 was the eighteenth Sunday after trinity. Altar and vestment colors continue to be green, as trinity is the “green season” of growth, both physical and spiritual. Fr. Glen based his sermon on the gospel for the day, St. Matthew 22:34, in which the Pharisees ask Jesus “which…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent, prayer by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was, The Peril of Political Expediency, I Kings 12:25-30, I Kings 13:31-34 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Specials were performed by…
Last Week’s News – Sept. 18 was the fifty-second Applegate reunion. The first one was at Melvis and Berthie Applegate’s home on T highway. After a few years it was moved down at the Swan Creek Bridge. In 2001 it was moved to the Jenkins-Applegate Pavilion. In 2007 it moved…
Wednesday night we had a good Bible study even though we were low in numbers. In past weeks we have been studying on “Christian Living” and this week we started on the Ten Commandments. Sunday morning service we started out with prayer requests and prayed for our nation, our troops,…
Wednesday evening Bible study was led by Steve Wilkerson. The subject was continuation on prayer – The Prayer of Praise and other words used for praise and also other names for God. Sunday morning we had 40 in attendance, including two foreign exchange students, Martina from Croatia and Berit from…
Last week’s news: We had nineteen people weigh in, with a total weight-loss of eighteen lbs. Two people stayed the same weight. Audrey was high-loser. Heather received a charm for walking 100 miles. Vince received two charms for walking 200 miles. Audrey’s name was drawn from those losing weight after…
Present at the September 23 meeting were Ruth Taylor, Edith McKinnon, Lynn Bentele, Sylvia Carson, Karen N. Davis, Alice Hurley, Maxine Smith, Mary Ann Niemi and Linnie Ingram. They met at Vaught’s Restaurant with Maxine Smith as hostess. President Edith McKinnon called the meeting to order and all united in…
Well its much cooler here on my hill. I guess I’m ready for fall, but I hope it last “all winter”. My sister said she had 42 degrees this Monday morning. Tracy, Hannah and Devin Griffith came after me last Sunday after church and I stayed until Wednesday with them.…
I hope everyone is doing well on this beautiful fall morning. The temperature is just right to enjoy the outdoors. Red Bank Church services began with greetings from Brother Jerry and hymns led by Brother Gary in absence of our song leader, Jake Hampton, who reportedly was suffering from a…
What a change in the weather from overnight Saturday to Sunday. I went from wearing shorts to fall clothes and went from sleeping with a fan to pajamas and a comforter. This Monday was a beautiful day for those who work outside while I sit here in my winter clothes.…
9-27-10. Good morning! It’s a beautiful fall morning here at the farm. We got a lot of rain again on Saturday, then yesterday was a fine day. We went out and shot some arrows yesterday and I really enjoyed it. It has been a long time since I had shot…
Fall is here with thunderstorms, falling leaves, cobwebs everywhere I walk, outside from the porch to shade trees and a harvest moon. A belated birthday wish to Lawrence Strickland who celebrated his 81st birthday, Sept. 20 with dinner at Rockbridge Trout Ranch and the new Hootin An Hollarin queen, Darian…
The regular 4th Sunday Singing was held at Sweden Church September 26, 2010 from 2-4:00 p.m. The welcome was given by Emcee, Sybil Gheer; songbooks provided by Freeman Porter. There were 65 present and 34 songs were shared. Sybil Gheer conducted the business meeting and the next 4th Sunday Singing…
The Douglas and Ozark Counties Area Retired Teachers and Other School Personnel met for lunch, Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at the Highway House Café in Ava. Doris Morrison, president, called the meeting to order. The meeting was opened with an invocation by Sue Robirds. Retirees attending the September 21 meeting…
Church was very special Sunday morning as our guest speaker, Bro. Max Stephens, spoke about his salvation experience at Mt. Tabor. We had many prayer requests as well as praise reports. Bro. Max read Mark 2, speaking about our spiritual needs being more important than our physical needs. We enjoyed…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt se-cured by a deed of trust executed by Bobby Jackson and Anna P. Jackson, dated March 29, 2005, and recorded on March 31, 2005, Document No. 050727 in Book No. 432, at Page 872 in the Office of the…
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 Breedon School Reunion is Oct. 9, the second Saturday. 52-2t * * * Rawling Employee…
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Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, October 4: Choice of Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, October 5: Breakfast Pizza, Apple, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, October 6: Egg Pattie and Cheese on a Biscuit, Choice of Juice and ½…
ROAD WORK NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Paper bids not exceeding a monetary value of $250,000 and electronic bids sub-mitted through the BidExpress website for constructing or improving Various Routes, Job J8P2294, Christian, Dallas, Douglas, Hickory, Ozark, Taney, Texas, Webster, Wright Counties will be received by the Commission until 11:00 o’clock a.m.…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: William R. Hyde, an unmar-ried man Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and per-formance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by William R Hyde an un-married man dated June 13, 2008 and re-corded in the Office of the Recorder of Deed of…
From the desk of Jamey Herd: It feels like winter has arrived. It was really cool this morning with a mist. We had to light the furnace and run it to knock the chill off the house. I don’t care for these sudden changes. Pleasant Ridge had a spirit filled…
A good Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a great weekend and how about this cooler weather? Isn’t God good. He knows just what we need and the beauty that He made. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and…
I hope your week was as wonderful as mine was. God truly gives us a wonderful place to live here. Do you take the time to see the beauty in the world around us? If not you need to stop and take time to enjoy, even if only for a…
Well, it looks like fall weather is finally coming to the Ozarks. The change of seasons is going on within our church as well. Autumn banners with the written Word are hanging on display and soon the fall leaves and flowers will grace the Church as well. That means that…
Sunday morning worship was opened with praise, prayer and welcoming. Bill and DeDe Arington and Claude Robertson sang a beautiful special song before the message. Brother Roberts brought the morning message from James 3:1-12 , “The Power of Words.” It was the #7 part of A Journey to Christian Maturity.…
Why did the rich man go to hell? Or, better yet, is the story in Luke 16:19-31 a parable or a true event? Still again, is there really a hell? Let’s begin with hell. Hell is mentioned in Deuteronomy 32:22, II Samuel 22:6, Job 11:8 and 26:6, Psalm 9:17, and…
Several prayer requests were given as we began with prayer. Among the requests were Coleen, Cathy, Joe, Nancy, Andrew, Ed and, as always, the names in the book on the altar, our nation, leaders and military. Doyle Humbyrd prayed the opening prayer. Happy birthday was sung to Dane Humbyrd, our…
Freeda Holt visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson one day last week. Tom and Jewell attended the wedding of their great-granddaughter, Kylie Johnson, and Tyler Loftin last Saturday afternoon. Billy Fletcher went to the Senior Center for the “Miles for Meals, Biscuit and gravy breakfast, Saturday morning. He listened to…
Bethany Baptist Church concluded the annual Faith Promise Mission Conference, Sunday afternoon that had begun Wednesday evening. The guest missionaries, Micah and Jillian Dorr, had come from their home in Mexico for the conference. Phillip and Diann Crow of Mansfield, Texas presented music each evening. Micah gave an overview of…
Sunday, September 26 was the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity. Fr. Glen based his sermon on the Epistle for the day, Ephesians 4:1, in which St. Paul refers to himself as a “prisoner of the Lord and discusses the responsibilities of the Christian life, humility and avoidance of arrogance. God demands…
Hello to everyone and I hope this finds you all in good health. Several people are having sinus problems this time of the year. I have to apologize for not putting the items in week before last. Modern technology is great unless you are like me. When you know just…
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you saith the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil to give you an expected end, “ Jeremiah 29:11. Ralph and Dana Brazeal went to Hot Springs, Arkansas for their vacation. Charles McFarland went with a brother to their sister’s…
Good morning from my house to yours! My goodness it’s cool this morning. It feels cold to my old bones. A fire in the fireplace is tempting, but it’s not October yet, so I guess I’ll force myself and hold off. That is if nobody comes by and mentions a…
September 22 –Wednesday evening service began with singing. Sis. Lorrinda Coulter was our leader this week. She began by taking prayer requests. Sis. Janice Lafferty led in prayer. She read Col.3, all men are equal in Christ. We are to strive to make ourselves better in the Lord, were some…
The feeling of fall was in the air as we arrived at church today. Our crowd was small due to many reasons. Bro. Paul filled in for Bro. Marshall and greeted us with a big, good morning. He asked for prayer requests. There were many. We had prayer and then…
On Sunday, Bob, Linda and I went to church and afterwards met Barb, Jack, Miracle, Margaret and Delmar for lunch in town. We also visited with Joe, Tina, Brittany and Stephanie. Bob and Linda have a new great grandson, and are waiting for news of another great grandson in the…
Sunday school opened with prayer. Dan led the singing. Bro. Darrell taught from Luke. We are blessed to have Darrell for a teacher. Esther taught the youth. We are proud of our young people. Pastor Garry Hall preached from Romans 7:5-6. His text was Christian Struggle. We are growing in…
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth,” Romans 1:16. Brother Roy Frye read Acts 3:19-26 for the devotion after congregational singing led by Sister Shirley Riley with Sister Betty Satterfield playing the piano. Pastor…
Debra Reed called me on Monday when she got home okay. I got to visit with Twyla Pool at the party in Illinois on Sunday. Jo Stephens was here Tuesday. Linda Rogers of Illinois called on Tuesday to see if we were okay after our trip. Lana and Misty visited…
Rod Welker prayed our opening prayer for church Sunday morning. Our Sunday school lesson was “God’s Great Promise”. The Lord came down in the cloud and met with Moses and was willing to renew that covenant relationship and leadership over Moses and the people. God renders to us much more…
October has arrived and with it the fall season of cooler days. Soon the hills and gardens will be covered with a light dusting of frost. Leaves change colors to red, russet, and gold and will cover the ground like a soft carpet. During fall days with misty rain the…
Champions are always happy to say that there is no place like home. This is especially true when, for whatever reason, they find themselves out in the big Elsewhere. Frequent phone calls back Home keep distant Champions informed: The flooring is down on the new porch on the Replica of…
Last Week’s News – Hello from our home to your home. I missed the deadline for last week’s news, so I will do two weeks of news this week. Life Church was here on September 5th for the afternoon service, residents reported that a very large crowd attended the service…
The Skyline R-2 School District will hold a meeting to consult with private, parochial, and homeschool student representatives located within the school district on Oct. 21, at 8:15 a.m. The meeting is scheduled to conduct a census of students with disabilities and gain input about need for services to determine…
By Whitney Keith For existing for only nine years, the Ava High School softball squad has racked up an impressive array of wins and titles. This week, we will be discussing three years in which the Lady Bears seemed to dominate the field. 2004 The 2004 squad ended the season…
As part of an extensive research project, the Missouri Department of Conservation is trapping bears in southern Missouri. Through the project, MDC hopes to get an idea of how many bears actually exist here, how far they range, when and where they den in the winter, and much more, A…
A recovering stroke victim from Ava started this “club” when she realized many women needed a positive outlook on life. One year later, there are more than 5,000 members in 23 countries. “Times are changing.” That phrase has been used by most of us who have reached adulthood, and few…
The Ava Lady Bears middle school volleyball squad traveled to Willow Springs last week and the seventh grade brought home a win, while the eighth grade was defeated. The seventh grade Bears beat the Willow Springs Bears in a three game match. In game one Ava was slow getting started…
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 pavement would you prefer for the proposed walking trail from the wellness center to the city park…
The Ava R-I Board of Education met in regular session on Thursday, Sept. 16. Ava will be hosting the Region 15 meeting for the Missouri School Board Association today (Thursday). Randy Spurlock gave an update on the policy review committee. The committee will next meet on Sept. 27, and will…
By Whitney Keith The Ava High School football squad of 1954 might seem to belong to a long-gone era, but these players are still holding their own in the local record books against today’s gridiron giants. The 1954 season ended with a 9-1 record, and the team was state-ranked through…
Ava’s freshman and junior varsity football teams combined to host Reeds Spring on Sept. 20. Ava’s freshman squad played the first half of the contest and the junior varsity squad played the second half. Ben Loge started the scoring with a one yard run up the middle. The Bears failed…
The Ava Middle School seventh and eighth grade football Bears hosted the Cabool Bulldogs on Thursday, Sept. 16. The Bears won the seventh grade contest by a score of 8-0. Ava was the first team to threaten the end zone, but the drive was stopped by a Cabool interception inside…
Ava Victory Academy has signed a Dual Credit Agreement with Southwest Baptist University which will enable high school students at the academy to simultaneously earn high school and college-level course credit. This agreement will provide high-performing high school students an affordable opportunity to experience high-quality college level courses. Only junior…
On Friday, Sept. 17, both the Lady Crusaders and the Crusaders of Ava Victory Academy were victorious over the Skyline Tigers. The seventh and eighth grade Lady Crusader basketball team was victorious against the Skyline Tigers, followed by the Crusaders with an exciting game, winning in overtime 40-31. This week…
The Ava Victory Academy Lady Crusaders volleyball team traveled to Rolla on Sept. 18 for a tournament. The first game was against the Rolla Royals, with the Lady Crusaders losing 25-21 in the first match and 25-9 in the second match. That was followed by a game against the Southwest…
Ava Victory Academy recently received a donation of “gently used” computers from a business in Springfield that was updating their technology. Jon Doane, along with several students, volunteered their time to install operating software on the computers and run cables to each classroom. This donation has allowed each classroom to…
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan today announced that absentee ballots are available for the Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010 General Election. Missourians may cast an absentee ballot at the office of their local election authority, or they may request an absentee ballot through the mail. The absentee…
Dear Editor, I read last week’s letter to the editor by Carol Boeddeker, of Seymour. Her letter was a critique of the homes within the Ava city limits and the final paragraph read: “Even though I don’t have an Ava address, Ava is ‘my town,’ where I work, shop and…
In association with the 60th anniversary of the Ava Drug Co., the Ava Art Club sponsored a drawing to raise funds for sending students from Ava Middle School and Skyline School to the Springfield Art Museum. The two prizes consisted of an art piece, “The Seven Days of Creation,” by…
By John Griffin According to the Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary, a Redneck is “sometimes disparaging: a white member of the southern rural laboring class,” or “often disparaging: a person or opinions that are similar to those attributed to rednecks.” This definition seems pretty ambiguous which allows people to define Redneck in…
The Skyline R-2 Board met in regular session on Thursday, Sept. 16, with six members present. The consent agenda items were discussed and approved. In old business the board approved the Budget Message that was presented for the 2010-2011 budget. The board then discussed how the new bus routes were…
KANSAS CITY – Missouri residents who hunt in other states should be aware of a new regulation regarding chronic wasting disease, which sets rules for transporting harvested antlered game into the state. Archery deer season began Wednesday, Sept. 15, in Missouri and similar archery or blackpowder rifle seasons are under…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The heat of summer has given way to fresh breezes and the relaxing, cool air of the approaching autumn. Now is a great time to experience Missouri’s hunting and fishing opportunities first-hand. Today marks the beginning of the first of two bow seasons for hunters seeking…
Bikers Against Child Abuse, or BACA, will hold its first Bike and Trike Show at the Ava City Park on Oct. 2. The local organization plans to make this an annual event. The program will include bluegrass music, a free barbecue, and games for kids and adults. The bike and…
The public is invited to a well decommissioning demonstration being sponsored by the Finley River 319 Project today (Thursday) from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will take place at 6060 S. Farm Rd. 249, Rogersville. Please call Justin Jenkins at 417-581-2719 ext. 107 for more information. A hotdog lunch…
The freshman and junior varsity volleyball teams competed against the Forsyth Panthers on Sept. 16. The freshman team started rough with the score of the first game being 7-25 with Forsyth winning. However, the Lady Bears came out on fire during the second game of the match and won 25-13,…
The Ava Lady Bears took on the Fordland Lady Eagles Monday night and came out with a victory of 23-9 and 25-11 improving their record to 12-3. Coach Sarah Lemons said, after a disappointing finish in the Cabool tournament, the team needed a fresh start to regain their focus. Abby…
During the days surrounding Sept. 11, there is much talk about heroes, as honor is paid to those who answer the call and put their lives on the line to help others. And last weekend a special ceremony was held, along with a silent walk and the signing of a…
Vernon County Sheriff’s Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol are requesting assistance in the identification of remains found in Vernon County. Located in 2000, southeast of Nevada, laboratory analysis has determined the remains to be those of a white male. It is estimated the individual was between 26 and…
Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase said this week that the two murder suspects in a Douglas County homicide have waived extradition and will be returned here for arraignment, possibly as early as Wednesday of this week. Degase said April Dawn Quick, 32, and Aimee Lynne Herring, 29, both of Mtn.…
Ava senior Brett Lambert carried 18 times for 189 yards last Friday night – and five touchdowns – as the Ava Bears ran away with a big SCA Homecoming victory over Houston, 46-0. Those statistics become even more impressive in the fact that Lambert did not see action in the…
The Ava High School FFA Chapter was chartered in 1935 and this year is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Chapter advisors Brent Lakey and Tiffany Kauffman, along with members of the 2010 VoAg classes, are planning a special diamond anniversary celebration on Friday, Nov. 5. All former Ava High School FFA…
We’re minus a lovely, loveable, gracious, industrious, hospitable fine woman of Cabool and this entire area. Mrs. Verla Wood departed this life Wednesday, Sept. 15, but will always be remembered. Her family members conducted such an appropriate funeral service. Her son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Judy Wood, hosted a family…
Ronnie Atchison has been ill for some time but kept going until early this week when he became worse and has been in ICU most of the remaining week. I understand he has been put in a room now. Please pray for Ronnie. He has always been civic minded and…
Paul Samuel Evans, 80 years, passed to heaven on Sept. 17, 2010 at his home in Theodosia. Paul was born Aug. 27, 1930 in Toledo, Mo., to Arley and Martha (Stone) Evans. Paul is survived by his wife, Florence D. Evans, Theodosia; one son, David Evans, of Arkansas; five stepchildren;…
Leona Hurst, 91 years, passed to heaven on Sept. 15, 2010, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Leona was born March 27, 1919 in Nottinghill, Mo., to Oscar and Dora (Sievert) Addis. Leona was a resident of the Ava area most of her life. On July 18, 1940…
The Norwood School Board met on Sept. 20. The agenda was adopted and consent items approved before reports from the administrators. Superintendent Don Forrest reported on roof repairs and possible reimbursement. Elementary Principal Dana Webb reported on professional development and attendance. High School Principal Marcella Swatosh reported on the District…
The Ava Lady Bears played six softball games in four days, and made it an even split, winning three and losing three. Most important, however, was the SCA win over Mtn. Grove on Monday that boosted the Ava ladies to 3-0 in conference play. Ava is 11-5 overall. The Ava…
The Rawlings Employee Reunion will be held Saturday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ava City Park (lower pavilion) next to the swimming pool. The reunion is open to all past and present Rawlings employees and their families. Those attending should bring their family, a covered…
Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announced today that the agency’s newest safety campaign – an anti-texting while driving message – will be taken “on the road.” Stickers with the campaign logo will be affixed to all Patrol vehicles. The anti-texting while driving campaign is intended…
Parents As Teachers “Outdoor Games” are scheduled to be held next Thursday, Sept. 30. The program, which is an outdoor activity, was previously canceled and rescheduled due to rain. Activities will be held on the playground behind the Parents As Teachers office. The Douglas County Health Department will be discussing…
A town hall meeting to discuss Douglas County’s proposed new justice center and jail will be held tonight at the courthouse, and Sheriff Chris Degase said he would especially like to see a number of local contractors in attendance. The meeting will be held in the circuit court room on…
Stuttering is a frustrating and embarrassing problem for millions of people, but it can be especially tough on elementary school-age children. Help is available for parents, teachers, and speech-language pathologists at most public libraries including Douglas County Public Library, in Ava, in the form of a DVD designed to help…
The Ava Area Animal Welfare League Junior (AAAWLJ) met on Tuesday, Sept. 14. Members in attendance were Karen Davis, Carol Riggs, Pat Patton, Barbara Andrus, Paul McKee, and Mary Chipps. The AAAWLJ is a non-profit community organization promoting pet health and the well being for the animals in our area.…
Our club is so busy we hardly know where to start! Donna, Glenda and Greg were all out of town for other responsibilities last week and could not attend the meeting, but others were there to carry on with the business. Denise is still watering flowers for now, although that…
Several Ava Saddle Club members were winners at the world show – the Show and Celebration – of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association here the first full week of September. Some of the winners were as follows: Open Amateur Versatility Reserve World Champion and National Versatility Circuit Amateur…
We have not had an article in the paper for the last couple of weeks, but that doesn’t mean we haven’t been busy. Last week’s soccer games were canceled due to rain, but we are selling concessions in the white building behind the stands. Come and see us. Details and…
Fall armyworms continue to threaten forage crops in South Central Missouri. Recent rainfall has caused many types of forage to green up which may provide additional feeding areas for the armyworm. Last month Bermuda grass and alfalfa fields were hardest hit by armyworm; recently, fescue fields have had some damage…
Chelsea Dooms of Columbia, Missouri has accepted membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). Chelsea will be honored during an induction convocation this fall on the campus of University of Missouri-Columbia. “NSCS is more than just a symbol of academic achievement. Membership gives students access to a number…
Plainview R-8 from Douglas County will take on Bradleyville for the championship in the Bradleyville Junior High basketball tournament on Friday night. The championship game will begin at 8 p.m., and will follow the consolation championship at 6 o’clock and the third place game at 7 p.m. Plainview advanced to…
Ava Saddle Club will host its first St. Jude’s Benefit Fun Show and Silent Auction on Sept. 25 at 1 p.m. There will be 30 classes with three divisions – adult, youth for ages 10-15, and pee wee for ages 9 and under. High point division awards will be given,…
The Ava Lions had a full house at their Monday evening meeting. Rosalyn, Rod and Shirley Glynn were guests hosted by the Lions Club. They are from the Kansas City area. Rosalyn is an instructor for EPA and is here in Ava to hold classes for anyone who is in…
The Douglas County Historical society held its monthly meeting on Sept. 20. President Pat Carmichael called the meeting to order. Sharon read the treasurer’s report and the minutes of the August meeting which were approved. Pat gave a report on how many visitors the museum is having on Tuesday and…
The Ozark County Ministerial Alliance will sponsor a fall crusade at the Gainesville High School stadium Sept. 29 and 30 and Oct. 1. Services will begin at 7 o’clock each evening. “We are excited to bring local Christians together in this event with local pastors preaching and singers and musicians…
SPRINGFIELD – Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced last week that a West Plains man has been sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing a firearm. James A. Scudder, 44, of West Plains, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Richard E. Dorr on Tuesday,…
(Last Week’s News) On this 16th Sunday after Pentecost we started our service with the Bible readings they are as follows: Exodus 32:7-14, Psalm 51: 1-10 and the New Testament I Timothy 1: 12-17. Our lector was Jerry Johnson. Pastor Wayne Strohschein’s sermon was on the Gospel Luke 15:1 –…
I finally got our yard mowed and it looks nice. More hot weather this week will mean another mowing job in the near future. I need to do a lot of weeding this week also, here in my yard and at the Bradleyville Cemetery. I don’t know how weeds grow…
Greetings I hope everyone got out and enjoyed the beautiful weather this weekend. Our family attended the Wilder Days in Mansfield, MO. on Saturday. We took in all there was to see at the famous, “Rocky Ridge Farmhouse,” where Laura Ingalls Wilder, her husband, Almonzo, and their daughter, Rose, lived.…
We had good services over the weekend. Dan opened up in prayer then he led the congregation in some songs. The children then took up the penny march. Darrel taught the Sunday school lesson from Luke 1. Esther, Darrel and Helen and Dan and Rayonna all sang specials. Bro Garry…
Congregational singing and prayer opened the service. Bob Huskey gave a testimony about his test results coming back good. He will have another test later this month, so keep him in and your prayers and also Ella Mae. Sunday school lesson was God’s Hatred of Idolatry. We must always put…
Bonnie Phipps said that her daughter, Debbie Cederlind, called her last week to see how she was doing. Bonnie got out Sunday and went to church. Carol Moore came over last Monday and picked me up and then we went over to Marie Dickey’s and picked her up and took…
Connie Johnson prayed for the requests that were shared as we began our Lord’s Day service. Prayer requests were for Elane Crum, John Watson, Wendy Donley, Katie Aid, Glendon Brown and our nation, leaders and military. Happy birthday was sung to Trish Menzies and Rhonda Dobbs; just how many, girls? …
We began with prayer requests for our family and friends, the bereaved, the military and our church families. We had a good discussion on our Sunday school lesson. We continue to miss those unable to attend, hurry and get back. Brother Dennis spoke from Matthew 24, mostly concerning family ties.…
Hello from our home to your home. I missed the deadline for last week’s news, so I will do two weeks of news this week. Life Church was here on September 5th for the afternoon service, residents reported that a very large crowd attended the service from the church and…
9-20-10. I’m sorry I took so long to write. I’ve been busy, but so is everyone else, so that’s no excuse. Yesterday was a nice quiet day around here. Saturday Walt’s daughter, Berta and her fiancée came out here at 7:30 a.m. and started working on a portable garage we…
Well, well we are back into the upper 80’s. Our last rain was early last Tuesday, but was nice all week. At church Sunday we were missing our pastor Don and Becky. They were at the home of their youth visiting Becky’s father at Jerome, Idaho and Don was preaching…
Just when we thought the August heat was over, we have had more 90 degree temperatures! Saturday was hot for the Hootin An Hollarin parade for sure and some of the band members got too hot for a while and had to be treated. Best wishes to Denise King-Hambelton who…
St. John’s is urging parents and caregivers to make sure their child safety seats are properly installed in their vehicles during the fourth annual “National Seat Check Saturday,” on Saturday Sept. 25. Certified child passenger safety technicians will be available to provide hands-on instruction on installing car seats and booster…
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Researchers have discovered that women, female monkeys and female mice have major similarities when it comes to how bisphenol A (BPA) is metabolized, and they have renewed their call for governmental regulation when it comes to the estrogen-like chemical found in many everyday products. A study published…
KANSAS CITY –– The Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation plans to roll out the BikeMobile; a mobile bicycle education station. They have the bikes, they have the educators, they have the will. But they need a vehicle. “The BikeMobile’s maiden voyage will be this fall when we begin our Bicycle…
September 25, 2010 PRE-K 9:00 am Subway vs. Sonshine Cafe 9:30 am New York Life vs. Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center Kindergarten-1st Grade 8:30 am Smith Drywall vs. Life Church 9:15 am Jim’s Body Shop vs. Emerson Climate Technologies 2nd -3rd Grades 10:00 am Sonic vs. Taco Bell 11:00…
JEFFERSON CITY –– Loggers across the entire state of Missouri are encouraged to “Come, Cut & Conquer”, during the annual Missouri State Logging Competition on Saturday, Oct. 9. The competition is held in conjunction with the Timberfest in Doniphan, Mo. and begins at 8 a.m. There are two categories including…
Following several inquiries from the public, Don Ledford, Public Affairs officer for the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Missouri, has announced the Kansas City Alliance Against Human Trafficking (KCAAHT) has opened a bank account to collect donations for the victim in the recently announced human trafficking case United States…
ST. LOUIS –– Several important elements of the Affordable Care Act go into effect on Thursday, Sept. 23. Key provisions include: End to coverage denials for children with pre-existing conditions. Employer-sponsored plans and new individual policies can no longer refuse coverage to children under 19 because of a serious medical…
JEFFERSON CITY –– Missouri Department of Natural Resources is reminding tire companies to only use permitted tire haulers to dispose of their scrap tires. Using an unpermitted tire hauler often results in improper disposal of the tires and opens businesses to potential liability. The reminder follows recent complaints filed with…
If you attended school at Walnut Grove, Silver Shade, Lone Star or Frye, you may want to attend the rural grade school reunion being held this Saturday, Sept. 25, at the First Southern Baptist Church in Ava. The gathering will be a time of fellowship, and rural grade school stories,…
Doubt hinders. If Thomas Edison had doubted, kerosene and candles might have become our only sources of illumination. If Abraham Lincoln had doubted, America might have split and become two countries. If the engineer Henry Ford had doubted, automobiles would not have been mass produced and buggies might still be…
Champions are in the charming situation of living in a place that other people admire. One of the Champions at the recent School Reunion was heard to say, “I spent twenty years trying to get out of Champion and the next forty trying to get back.” It seems that Champion…
September 8 – Wednesday evening services began with singing. Bro. Jeff Shipley opened service by taking prayer requests. Jeff led us in prayer. Jeff read John 14:25-28 and 15:9-17.Two wonderful benefits that Christ gave us when He died on the cross for us were peace and joy. We can have…
Last Week’s News – “Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand,” Rev. 1:3. Brother Roy opened with prayer after singing by the congregation. He then read John 1:14-18 for…
You should have been there, Saturday our ladies hosted a Women’s Prayer Brunch. There were fifty ladies in attendance and 16 area churches represented. The food was copious and delectable. Music and testimony by Nola Jean Moyer and an inspirational message from Maxine Lund were high points of the program.…
We had another great day with the Lord. Sunday school started with good morning from Bro. Marshall. We had prayer requests for family, friends, the lost, the sick, our church and many more. We had prayer and sang a song for Jesus. We are still studying in St. John, chapter…
Friday evening Bob, Linda and I went to Mansfield for supper. While at the restaurant, I met a guy that I had worked with years ago and also worked with his dad. We had a nice visit. Later we stopped at Wilder Days and visited and looked around at the…
Roy Hampton opened Sunday school by reading the third chapter of St. John. Lee Hampton taught our lesson in Matthew 16, if you gained the whole world and lose your soul, you wouldn’t have anything. Joe Lafferty led the offering prayer and then questions and answers were read. At 11:00…
The 2010 Mission Conference is underway at Bethany Baptist Church this week. Special guests are, Micah and Jillian Dorr, missionaries to Mexico, and Phillip and Diann Crow (Forever His) singers. Phillip and Diann will be singing Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Micah Dorr will be bringing messages Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday…
Hello everyone, I hope your week was wonderful and God sent blessings your way. Donald said he gets up every morning and says a prayer to let him be a blessing to someone during that day. If every day we could share one blessing with a person along this life…
“Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall comforted,” Matthew 5:4. My sincere condolence to Sandy Trepasso. Terry lived longer than the doctors said he would with that cancer. It was unfortunate the picture was not Terry. My sympathy also to Debbie Snelson and the Paul Evans families. Monday, Gary…
Sunday, September 19 was the sixteenth Sunday after trinity. Fr. Glen based his sermon on the Epistle for the day, Ephesians 3:13, in which St. Paul addresses the new Christians at Ephesus in the form of a prayer on his knees and prays that they be strengthened by the Holy…
Oops, I goofed. I could not believe I wrote Preston and Louise Maggard in my column. I guess I had Iona Maggard on my mind after I talked to her and I wrote their last name wrong. It is Preston and Louise Hampton. Preston was named after Preston Maggard Iona…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent, prayer by Sis. Vera Dixon. Sunday school lesson was, A Fast Start, A Frightening Finish, I Kings 9:4-7, I Kings 10:23 and 24 and I Kings 11:9-13. After a good Sunday school lesson taught by Ronnie Epps, we…
Susan Sinclair reports that the Ladies fellowship meets next Monday at the Dogwood Nazarene Church at 7:30 p.m. for our monthly meeting. The excitement is building on all sides for the completion of the wheelchair ramp. A DVD has arrived that these folks who are working on the project will…
Bob Levey and Larry Fletcher came Friday and stayed overnight in the home of Billy Fletcher. Billy’s Aunt Jean Daugherty stopped for a visit Saturday. Monday, Edgar and Sharon Stewart, Sue Hartgraves, and Billy Fletcher drove to the Lake of the Ozarks for the day. R.E. Helsley of Mansfield visited…
Wednesday evening Bible study was led by Steve Wilkerson on the subject of different kinds of prayer, omniscent – all knowing, omnipresent – everywhere and omnipotent – all powerful, what God is. Saturday the ladies had a cleaning day at the church and lunch afterwards. Saturday Herval and Jean Porter…
Sunday morning services we started out with having prayer for our nation, for our lost loved ones, and for each other. We dismissed to Sunday school. The adults had a very good lesson brought forth by Bro. Lyndon, over the book of Malachi, chapter 2. We were blessed that Bro.…
A good Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and joyful weekend and the weather was great for cookouts and picnics and cooler nights for sleeping. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy…
Those going to Silvis, Illinois to help Juanita (Pool) Kazenske celebrate her 80th birthday were Gene and Rheba Pool, Lonnie Pool, John and Jo Stephens, Max and Kathy Stephens, Veda Bushong, Diana Davis, Donna Dodson, Michael Dodson, Debra Reed from Kansas, Keith and Melanie Breeding, Megan, Quin and Macee and…
Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, September 27: Choice of Dry Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, September 28: Breakfast Pizza, Mixed Fruit, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, September 29: Breakfast Burrito, Fresh Apple, Choice of Juice and ½ pt.…
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 Breedon School Reunion is Oct. 9, the second Saturday. 52-2t * * * Rawling Employee…
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. ****** Theodosia Fall Fest is Saturday, Oct. 2 in Theodosia. Will include pumpkin…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Lesley Levan, and, Robert Le-van, Wife and Husband Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and per-formance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Lesley Levan, and, Robert Levan, Wife and Husband dated May 7, 2007 and recorded in the Office…
IN RE: Ralph R Pitt and Sara J. Pitt, Husband and Wife Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Ralph R Pitt and Sara J. Pitt, Husband and Wife dated August 30, 2005 and recorded in the Office…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Carolyn Kingsley aka Carolyn Adair Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Carolyn Kingsley aka Carolyn Adair dated Sep-tember 8, 2008 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Douglas County,…
ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS Douglas County Commission, Ava, Missouri is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified construction manage-ment firms for full pre-construction and construction phase services for a New Justice Center project. Interested con-struction management firms should contact James Linder, Presiding Com-missioner, at 417-683-4714 to obtain a Request for Proposal. 09-23-52-2t…
Many may remember Margaret Rosseau from Poke Salat Days –– because for several years during the event, Margaret served as Granny Poke. A lifetime resident of this area, Margaret now lives in Smallett where she has resided for the past five years. As a Herald correspondent, Margaret gathers neighborhood news…
Last Week’s News- Sunday morning service was opened with prayer and songs of praise. Welcome was extended to everyone. Bill and DeDe Arington and Candy Lane did a beautiful job of singing a special. Brother Roberts brought the morning message from James 2:1-9, “ Treating People Right.” Sunday evening message…
PUBLIC NOTICE A petition to vacate Douglas County Road 214, located in Section 17 Town-ship 26 North Range 14 in Douglas County, Missouri was filed with the Douglas County Commission on July 20, 2010. A hearing on said petition shall be held in the Douglas County Commission Room, located in…
By Whitney Keith This article will continue the highlight of several Ava High School football teams that we have been featuring over the past few weeks. The 1993 and 1994 squads had very similar records, but the make-up of players was different, as many starters for the 1993 team graduated…
A football game has been added to the Ava schedule next Monday night, it was noted this week by athletic director Rex Sawyer. On Monday, Sept. 20, Thayer 8th grade will be here to play Ava’s 8th grade at 5 o’clock. That game will be followed by a junior varsity…
The Ava City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, Sept. 14. During the public comments portion of the meeting, Craig Carter of the Douglas County Community Foundation spoke about a proposed walking/jogging trail from the new Missouri Ozarks Community Health (MOCH) wellness center to the Ava City Park trail.…
Parents As Teachers “Outdoor Games”, previously planned for last Thursday, have been rescheduled for Thursday, Sept. 30. The program was cancelled last week because of rain. Activities on Sept. 30 will be held on the playground behind the Parents As Teachers office. The Douglas County Health Department will be discussing…
The annual Nance Family Reunion will be held on Sunday, Oct. 3, at the community building (Senior Center) in Ava. The descendants of Burrell Nance and Solomon Nance, and all their families and friends, are invited to attend a potluck lunch. The doors will open at 10 a.m., and lunch…
The Ava Lady Bears 7th & 8th grade volleyball teams traveled to West Plains to open their season on Sept. 9. Both teams came home victorious. Ava 7th grade took three games to defeat the Zizzers. In game one Ava won 25-20; the Zizzers took game two 22-25, and Ava…
Air Force Airman Taylor L. Wallace graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic…
25 Years Ago September 5, 1985 Black Cloud is the 1985 World Grand Champion Missouri Fox Trotter. Black Cloud, owned by Jill and Billy Johnson of Rogersville, and ridden to the championship by Billy Johnson, edged out Missouri Outlaw who was named reserve champion. Mrs. Lena Pierce, Ava Elementary Principal,…
Would you like to fly round trip on Allegiant Airlines to Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Tampa Bay or Orlando? Would you like to buy a $1 ticket for a brand new hand sewn queen size cherry red and white Sunbonnet Sue quilt? Would you like a Wurlitzer organ? Would…
The Ava Lady Bears softball team defeated Fordland 13-3 in five innings here Monday afternoon. Ava scored runs in every inning but one, and improved their record to 7-2. Junior Jessie Eubanks, who has worked her way into the lineup in right field, was 2-for-3 with an RBI and two…
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 have a favorite fall festival? If so, what do you like about it? Hootin’ and Hollerin’…
The Ava Middle School football squads traveled to Mountain View to play the Liberty Eagles on Saturday, September 11. The games had been originally scheduled for Thursday, September 9, but due to inclement weather the games were postponed. The Eagles of Liberty defeated the Bears 8-0 in the seventh grade…
Tuesday evening the seventh and eighth grade Crusaders and Lady Crusaders of Ava Victory Academy met with the Plainview Cougars for basketball action. The teams are smaller this year resulting in few alternative players to give members a moment to breathe. Plainview took an early lead in both games, and…
The descendents of Simon and Margaret (Maggie Crawford) Buchanan met at the Ava Lions Club on July 17 -18, 2010. Simon and Maggie Buchanan had 10 children: Vern, Lawrence, Versal, Gladys, Velma, Mable, Arthur, Lomus, Chalmer and James. Making a special appearance were Ruby Buchanan, of Ava, and Lomus (Buchanan)…
The Cowboy Reenactors have been added to the slate of attractions at the Pioneer Descendants Gathering at the Dale and Betty Thomas farm east of Ava on Oct. 2 and 3. The reenactors belong to a group called Single Action Shooting Society, or SASS. SASS is an international organization created…
Patricia Louise Culbreth, 61 years, passed to heaven on Sept. 10, 2010 at her home in Springfield, Mo. Patti was born Aug. 18, 1949, in Woodward, Okla., to Harold and Violet (Charmasson) Coombes. Patti was a resident of Springfield, Mo. She grew up in Ava, Mo. On June 30, 1966,…
Friday, Sept. 17, begins the national celebration of Constitution Week. On Tuesday, local members of DAR met at the office of Ava Mayor Leon Harris for the signing of a proclamation designating Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week in Ava. The weeklong commemoration of America’s most important document is one of…
Students of the Month at Ava High School and Ava Victory Academy were recognized at the September luncheon meeting of the Ava Area Chamber of Commerce. Each of the students recognized was presented a $50 savings bond by Great Southern Bank. September’s Student of the Month for Ava Victory Academy…
Ivol Tently Swearengin, 95, Bruner, passed away at 10:15 a.m., Monday, Sept. 13, 2010 at Magnolia Square in Springfield. He was born Jan. 15, 1915 in John’s Mill, Mo. (now Fordland), the son of the late Jesse W. and Elsie M. (Roberts) Swearengin. He was united in marriage on Jan.…
The Ava Lady Bears traveled to Marshfield last Thursday to take on the Lady Jays in volleyball action. The Lady Bears played well, but weren’t able to pull out a victory in any match. The freshmen lost their match with a final score of 16-25 and 11-25. The JV took…
Blackberries, dewberries, caneberries, brambles, or briars (Rubus L.) grow naturally across North America and portions of South America. There are over 375 different species of Rubus L. and it can be difficult to distinguish one species from another. Regardless of what you call them, blackberries can be very difficult to…
The 4-H club of Douglas County will be resuming dog training classes at the Ava City Park on Sept. 16 at 5:30 p.m. There will be beginning and intermediate obedience classes held on Thursday evenings through Oct. 27. For those not previously registered, there will be a $12 charge. All…
The Ava Lady Bears varsity volleyball squad will participate in a varsity volleyball tournament at Cabool this Saturday. The tournament will consist of pool play, with Ava in the Blue Pool with Willow Springs, Summersville and Mtn. Grove. The White Pool will consist of Cabool, Thayer, Plato and Liberty. The…
The Missouri Bar and HEC-TV are connecting students and judges with the support of the U.S Federal Courts this Constitution Day, September 17. Constitution Day has been set aside by Congress and the U.S. Department of Education as a day to focus on the history and meaning of the United…
JEFFERSON CITY–If you are excited, concerned or just interested in the possibility of returning elk to the Show-Me State, now is the time to express your feelings about the issue. In July, the Conservation Commission directed the Conservation Department to develop a proposed plan for releasing between 80 and 150…
Chestene Lietch, of Ava, Carol and Gary Herd, of Thornfield, Larry Joe, Marsha, Kalynn Miller and Dustin Matney, of Ava, along with Edythe Applegate, from Ozark, all traveled to Marshfield Saturday, Sept 11, for the annual fish fry at Kenny and Michele Lietch’s home. Everyone enjoyed a wonderful meal with…
Coach Daniel Swofford, the football team, and the entire Ava High School student body are looking to “Put the Tigers on Ice” come this Friday night at the 2010 Ava High School Homecoming football game. The theme for Homecoming 2010 is “Fire and Ice” in which students have focused their…
We are happy to get the nice rain lately. It may not come just the way we want it, but we must not complain. Wedding bells keep ringing in our area. Mike Williams and Mary Lorrett were married last Saturday. Their wedding was private but they had a great reception…
On this 16th Sunday after Pentecost we started our service with the Bible readings they are as follows: Exodus 32:7-14, Psalm 51: 1-10 and the New Testament I Timothy 1: 12-17. Our lector was Jerry Johnson. Pastor Wayne Strohschein’s sermon was on the Gospel Luke 15:1 – 10. With whom…
Hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather we’ve been having. I have enjoyed having my windows open in the morning and letting the cool breezes blow through the house. It’s usually hot enough by the late afternoon to run the air conditioner a while. I will be mowing the yard…
SPRINGFIELD – Local communities may apply for federal funds for sidewalks, landscaping, bicycle and pedestrian trails and other transportation-related enhancement projects until Oct. 22 through the Missouri Department of Transportation. If selected, local agencies – cities, counties and school districts – will be eligible for reimbursement for a portion of…
Theodosia Fall Fest will be held Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. till dusk at the lot next to the Do It Best Hardware in Theodosia on Highway 160. Lots of vendors and activities are planned. Some of the featured activities this year include a cake walk throughout the day, pumpkin painting…
Gainesville’s 50th annual Hootin an Hollarin will kick off today (Thursday) in downtown Gainesville, with activities planned every day and each evening. Activities will get under way at 5 o’clock today with a quilt show, live music and the annual queen pageant. Square dancing will close out the day’s events…
Austin F. Keeney was born in Elizabeth Town, Ill., to the late Jesse and Della Estes Keeney. He was of the Church of God faith and a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army. He had lived in the Sulligent, Ala., area since 1991 and had retired…
It was a great weekend and the weather was so enjoyable. Even though we had some rain! The Apple Festival at Seymour was a huge success and I enjoyed being there campaigning for oldest grandson, Nicholas. He is running for Recorder of Deeds in Webster County. He I worked his…
I am writing my contribution this Sunday evening, the end of a perfectly wonderful day. It is so blessed to be in church with so many members of my family and with my three sons, Kevin and Joseph, Burr and Ruth and Kasey. We are beginning our Sunday school lesson…
It is another beautiful morning. I just love this kind of weather. My goodness so many little things can go wrong. The alternator went out on my car so I called Ken. He was busy so he sent Randy my way. I got that fixed and Saturday evening Levi was…
Rod Welker opened church service Sunday with prayer. Our Sunday school lesson was on “God’s Covenant with Israel”. God was reminding the people that I am God and thou shall have no other God’s before me, keep the Sabbath Holy, which is a way to say God is important to…
“Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand,” Rev. 1:3. Brother Roy opened with prayer after singing by the congregation. He then read John 1:14-18 for the devotion and dismissed…
Get well wishes to Ellis Stephens. John Stephens visited him Saturday. Mike Dodson and Bryce visited Monday with David and Donna Dodson. They also visited Brian Litwiller and family. Donna, Keith, Melanie and Macee were here Tuesday. I had a call from Debra Reed in Kansas Wednesday. Donna and I…
Vegetation has really revived since around five inches of rain fell last Thursday. My crepe myrtle bushes are now budded ready to bloom again after such a hot August! Fall gardens should produce some good vegetables, even late planted turnip crops. My sympathy is expressed to the Mildred Shipley family…
What nice weather we are having after the rains. It reminds me of fall, which is just around the corner. I had a call from my grandson in St. Louis. He said he planned to come down the first week of deer season. I hope everything works out for him.…
Greetings on this beautiful rainy morning. The rain is softly coming down as I write. The sun may pop out later this afternoon. Sunday was a beautiful day for worshipping the Lord. Brother Jake and Brother Jerry were on hand to begin the service with hymns and a warm welcome…
Sunday morning opened with prayer. Bro. Dan Garner led the singing. Bro. Darrell Webster taught from Acts, chapter 28. We love to hear him, as he taught last week the Spirit of God moved heavy on him, it was like Karo Syrup. Praise the Lord. Garry Hall preached Sunday morning…
September arrived bringing lots of rain in some places, much more than what was needed, and here it is the month already half gone. The lawn grass is getting green. This Monday was a beautiful day. It was a good Sunday day for church at Seminole. Pastor Don’s message was…
Our congregation began with singing and many, many prayer requests. We have folks recovering from surgery, some on vacation, which makes our gathering small. However, we had a good Sunday school class and service. Brother Dennis read Isaiah 55:1-9, telling us to desire the things that cannot be bought with…
On Tuesday, September 14, Judy Wilson, Church Clerk, had surgery; Eddie Turner also had surgery; John Watson had a doctor’s appointment. Other prayer requests were for Joe, a friend of Elane Crum, Mike Harris, Cindy Todd, Bob Siler and Mr. Brown is having cancer surgery. He is the father of…
During Wednesday night Bible study a few of us gathered for services. The lesson was over “Christian Living.” Saturday night we were blessed to have been able to support the benefit singing for Bro. Marvin Graham and family at the Ava Assembly of God. We would like to send our…
Well, the busy time the Lions spend at the horse shows each year is over until spring. And busy it was! The Lions appreciate so much everyone who came into the cook shack for their meals, or just a cup of coffee or a soda. This year the Lions had…
The 95th birthday of Martha Ellen Eyman was celebrated Saturday, Aug. 28, with family and friends at the First Freewill Baptist Church in Springfield, Mo. Those helping Ellen celebrate this special occasion were: Marvin and Paula Eyman, Stephen Eyman and Susan Tingstrom, Russ, Kay and Micah Eyman, Ron Eyman and…
Local country musician Jason Plummer performs live, onstage, this Thursday evening at the concert for PBR’s PFI Western Invitational Presented by Bass Pro Shops. At the concert, Jason will debut brand new songs from his soon-to-be-released second cd, “Cowboy Way.” The concert is free and open to the public. Folks…
Alice Lirley started submitting articles for the Red Bank Church news column on July 14, 2009. Alice has lived in the area for 35 years. The mother of three children ––two daughters and one son –– Alice has been married for 50 years. Alice enjoys teaching, singing and writing. The…
Pairings have been announced for the Lady Pirate Fall Classic Softball Tournament at Branson this Saturday. With nine teams involved, preliminary games will be played simultaneously on three different fields. Ava, in a pool with Lebanon and Fair Grove, will play the Yellow Jackets at 10:30 and Fair Grove at…
Ava Elementary will be holding a Scholastic Book Fair Sept. 27-29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, and Thursday, Sept. 30, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Book Fair will be held in the elementary library. The public is invited to attend. There will be a Literacy Night in the Performing Arts…
Dear Editor: Out of curiosity I wonder if the following tallies have ever been taken in the City of Ava and what are the results of those tallies. For instance: 1) How many houses are there within the city limits? 2) How many of those houses are sitting empty? 3)…
The 25th Annual Breshears-Hylton Reunion was held Sunday, September 12 at the Ava City Park. There were 73 family members and friends in attendance and seemed to enjoy the day. Cole Breshears asked the blessing before the barbeque. Potluck lunch was served. Joe Allen Breshears was chef for the day.…
You should have been there! Sunday morning we were pleased to have Oake and Rocky Teske to come, sing, play and witness for the Lord. They brought violins, mandolins, banjos, and guitars, along with their vocal talent. We were inspired and uplifted by their music and testimony. You really should…
I hope everyone remembered to tell their grandparents how much they loved them this past weekend. It was Grandparent’s Day Sunday. I don’t know about you, but any day is a good day to hear that someone loves you. God tells us we are supposed to love our neighbor, but…
A large crowd attended the annual Old Folk’s Day held each year on the second Sunday of September. Everyone came prepared to read a poem, sing, do a reading or give some reminiscing of times they remembered from the church. The church gave gifts to the oldest gentleman and lady,…
Champions are a helpful and generous people. One took the opportunity to help the builder unload a few boards the other day and now can strut about saying how he has been ‘helping’ to build the Replica of the Historic Emporium on the North Side of the Square in Downtown…
Sunday morning I went to church with Bob and Linda. Saturday evening several gathered at the home of Barb, Jack and Miracle to enjoy a potluck supper and visiting before the Breshears Reunion on Sunday. We always enjoy seeing all those from Oklahoma and having a good visit. Linda enjoyed…
Sunday, September 12 was the fifteenth Sunday after Trinity. Fr. Glen based his sermon on the Old Testament lesson for the day, Deuteronomy 7:6-13 “For you are a people holy to the Lord…” which discusses Israel’s relationship to God as chosen people and the responsibilities and blessings that come with…
Our ice cream social turned out to be a real success. We did not have a big crowd, but we did have lots of good ice cream, cakes, cookies, brownies and pies. It was enough to feed an army. We were almost too full to sing, but we did. It…
Wednesday night Bible study was led by Steven Wilkerson from I Kings 2:12-24 and I Chronicles 3:5, about Bathsheba. This finished the study on the four women in the lineage of Christ, Ruth, Bathsheba, Rahab and Tamar. We then started the study on “Prayer” from Psalm 34 and 113, Job…
“For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee” Romans 11:21. Monday, Marti Yost left the hospital to stay with her dad, Justin, for a week. Monday afternoon I went to neighbors, Gary and Janet Martin’s home, for a cookout. Other guest there…
Jamey Herd writes that Pleasant Ridge enjoyed a good service with Brother Carl bringing the morning message. Laveta Ray had Children’s Church with seven little ones with Susan Dugan and Angie Modar as helpers. The children sang before going to Children’s Church. Laveta Ray helped in the T.O.P.S. booth at…
Sam Frye got a call from his daughter, Nancy Hooten, in Texas. The Texas kids and grandkids are doing okay. Sam called his sisters, Lena Sears and Hester Ranick, in Rockford and Rochelle, Illinois and they are also doing okay. Carl and Joan Fletcher of Bois D’arc stopped by for…
“Going hungry still happens in Douglas County. As America’s economy continues to decline, hunger and malnutrition remain little-noticed problems among many older Americans.” Many older Americans cannot afford to buy enough food or must at times choose between food and other expenses, such as utility bills or prescription drugs. Many…
Debbie Cederlind came down Saturday and brought her mother, Bonnie Phipps, a flower plant that was from her grandchildren because Saturday was Grandparent’s Day then she went back that evening. Bonnie Phipps and Cecilia Edwards attended church Sunday. I took my news in last Tuesday and then I got my…
Sunday morning service was opened with prayer and songs of praise. Welcome was extended to everyone. Bill and DeDe Arington and Candy Lane did a beautiful job of singing a special. Brother Roberts brought the morning message from James 2:1-9, “ Treating People Right.” Sunday evening message was, “Think on…
Everyone was appreciative for the good rains. I read where Alice Lirley who writes Red Bank items asked for people to pray for rain and I did also. We got some good pond fillers. Rev. James Orick will be preaching Sunday at Bruner Baptist Church. Rev. Alan Maggard is pastor.…
A good Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a great weekend. How about this cooler weather? Aren’t the nights wonderful for sleeping? We are glad to have Ellis Stephens, John Paxton and Matthew Kaisersatt home from the hospital on Thursday the ninth. We had our monthly…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent, prayer by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was, Solomon Building Program, I Kings 5:3,4 and 5, I Kings 6:38, I Kings 7:51 and I Kings 8:18-28 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson, we…
Darlene Sorensen sang a song in the morning service that was a tribute to godly fathers. The fathers who were present in the morning service were honored with a gift. The fathers honored Pastor Sorensen with a gift. The Youth Choir sang a tribute to fathers, “ The Steps 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. * * * Gastineau Family Reunion, September 18, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. at People’s Park in West Plains, MO.,…
Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, September 20:No School Tuesday, September 21: Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, September 22: Super Bun, Cheese, Banana, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Thursday, September 23: Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, Jelly, Choice of Juice and…
The reunion was held Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the First Southern Baptist Church, 732 N.W. 3rd Ave., Ava, MO. There were about ninety in attendance. Many were local, but quite a number traveled many miles to be in attendance. There was lots of visiting, remembering the “old times”, sharing…
TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of debt and performance of obligations due on a promissory note dated July 5, 2007 secured by a Deed of Trust executed by HOWARD W. JOHNSON, a single man dated July 5, 2007 and recorded on August 3, 2007 in the…
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of Ava Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. at the Ava Parks Office, 1005 NW 3rd Avenue, to discuss a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application for a skate park. Questions or comments…
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. ****** Theodosia Fall Fest is Saturday, Oct. 2 in Theodosia. Will include pumpkin…
The meeting was called to order by Carol, Marie, Kitty, Carol, Stanley, Sharon, Elnora and Billy. We read the Club Collect and said the Pledge of Allegiance. Macie was the hostess. The devotion was “Worry List” read by Elnora. Carol read Food For Thought, We played a memory game. Roll…
Wilma Hampton of Ozark, Missouri spent time visiting her double cousin, Bethene Mitchell (Stillings) over the Labor Day holiday. She was here visiting friends and relatives. Bethene lives in Hillsboro, Oregon. Bethene came to church at Breedon then her and Wilma Jean visited the Stillings Cemetery looking and visiting over…
The Carl Neiman Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met on September 9, 2010, in the Student Ministries Building of the Ava General Baptist Church, at 7 p.m. The meeting was opened by Regent Sandra Walker. The Pledge of Allegiance and American Creed were both recited. Prayer was…
The Douglas County Commissioners and Sheriff Chris Degase have scheduled a second town hall meeting for Thursday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m. in the large courtroom at the county courthouse, to review and discuss plans for a new county justice center and jail. The courtroom is located on the second…
Two Mtn. Home, Ark., women have been arrested and charged with a murder that occurred last Friday night at the Gentry Roadside Park north of Ava. Sheriff Chris Degase announced Wednesday that April Dawn Quick, 32, and Aimee Lynne Herring, 29, both of Mtn. Home, were arrested Tuesday and were…
At about 11:15 last Thursday evening an automatic alarm was activated indicating a fire at the White River Valley Electric Co-op building on NW 9th Street in Ava. Policeman Tim Stuart was the first to arrive on scene and reported to the responding fire department that there was heavy smoke…
A loud and enthusiastic crowd agreed with the judges last Saturday night as Grand Central claimed the garland of the 2010 World Grand Champion Missouri Fox Trotter. Ridden by Thomas J. Williams for Vic and Alice Rowden, of Buffalo, Grand Central had already made a name for himself, winning first…
Ava senior Brett Lambert scored four touchdowns – three in the second half – here last Friday night to lead the Ava Bears to a 37-13 SCA win over Cabool. After playing the Bulldogs to a 6-6 halftime score, the Bears put 31 points on the board in the second…
Officers from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control are currently investigating a homicide which occurred Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, in Douglas County. The identity of the victim is not being released at this time pending notification of next of…
The 2010 World Grand Champion Missouri Fox Trotter is Grand Central, shown by Thomas J. Williams for Vic and Alice Rowden of Buffalo, Mo. The new World Grand Champion was named at the close of the 52nd annual Show and Celebration here at Ava on Saturday night, Sept. 11.…
Taylor Coonts (40) is shoulder to shoulder with his blocker Dillon Adams(78) on this carry Friday night against Cabool. Dalton Allen (18) uses a block by his quarterback Garrett Baird (9) for a gain against Cabool Friday night.…
By Whitney Keith The 1985 and 1986 Ava High School football seasons seem to be twins of each other. Both years Ava won district and conference championships, and both years they lost to Republic after the regular season. 1985 In 1985, the Ava Bears went 10-2, scoring 309 points while…
The Ava Lady Bears varsity volleyball team improved their record to 3-0 after two big wins over Spokane and Reeds Spring. The varsity girls went to Spokane last Thursday and beat the Owls in two sets, winning 25-14 and 25-10. Tough serving was the key to the win with the…
The Ava Lady Softball Bears picked up non-conference wins this week over Springfield Parkview and Marion C. Early of Morrisville. With the wins, the Lady Bears are 6-2 overall. On Tuesday, the Lady Bears rallied for seven runs in the second inning and went on to defeat Morrisville, 10-3. Morrisville…
ST. LOUIS –– U.S. Cellular recently completed construction of a new cell site in Drury to improve call quality for its customers. The new 350-foot site will increase U.S. Cellular’s coverage in Drury and south of Mountain Grove along Highway 95. The new site complements U.S. Cellular’s statewide network of…
For several years Missouri Department of Conservation officials talked about wanting to have a close personal relationship with landowners in the state. It seems to me that their efforts would include open communication with landowner groups such as Missouri Farm Bureau, whose members represent the largest number of acres of…
25 Years Ago August 29, 1985 The old Douglas County Normal which has stood vacant on the Ava High School campus for the past 10 years, will soon be removed to make room for current needs of the school. Mr. and Mrs. Reggie Spurlock of Squires are the 1985 farm…
Janie Dunning, Missouri State Director for USDA Rural Development, was among those in Ava Wednesday to official acknowledge a major renovation project at Redbud Village, a low-income senior citizens housing complex operated by the Douglas County Senior Citizens Housing Association. A certificate of appreciation was presented to Donna Alcorn, Ava…
Douglas County Prosecuting Attorney Chris Wade reported this week that three individuals received prison sentences at September Law Day in Douglas County. Vincent Adkins, 31, Ava, received a two-year sentence for violating his probation by failing to report to his probation officer. Ryan Moore, 28, Ava, received two years for…
The Dean Downs family of Ava was among the 106 families honored during the Missouri State Fair’s Farm Family Day, Aug. 16. The Downs operate a 200-acre beef operation in Douglas County. The Downs were selected as the Douglas County Missouri State Fair Farm Family by the Douglas County Extension…
Captain Dwayne F. Isringhausen, commanding officer, Troop G, Willow Springs, announces the following traffic totals for the Labor Day holiday period. Troop G troopers participated in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) conducted Friday, Sept. 3, through Monday, Sept. 6. Troop G troopers working on U.S. Highway 60 also participated…
JEFFERSON CITY – Gov. Jay Nixon appointed paramedic Richard L. (Rick) Miller, of Ava, as the new coroner for Douglas County, effective Sept. 1. The position of coroner became vacant upon the resignation of former Douglas County coroner Mark Pearson. Miller, a Republican, is a certified paramedic for Cox Health…
The South Central Solid Waste Management District will hold free collections for various hazardous waste items such as paint and batteries this fall. However, collections have been limited to three sites due to a lack of funding. Collections will be held on the following dates and locations: Oct. 2, in…
By Nancy K. Lane Ngmo.pao@us.army.mil JEFFERSON CITY – The National Guard Association of the United States recently held their 132nd general conference in Austin, Texas. NGUAS is an organization that provides states and Guard members unified representation before Congress. It seeks modern equipment, training, missions and personnel benefits for the…
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 Singing for Bro. Marvin Graham on Saturday, September…
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. * * * Gastineau Family Reunion, September 18, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. at People’s Park in…
The September issue of Southern Living magazine highlights Bucks and Spurs Guest Ranch in Ava. In the article, the 700-acre ranch is noted for being located in the home of the Missouri Fox Trotter, “the Cadillac of trail horses.” Bucks and Spurs Guest Ranch, owned by Sonny and Cecil Huff,…
LOS ANGELES –- Missouri’s roads made the nation’s biggest improvement, jumping 16 spots from 24th to 8th in rankings of state highway performance and cost-effectiveness according to Reason Foundation’s new 19th Annual Highway Report. The study ranks each state’s Interstate highways and state-controlled roads in 11 categories, including costs per…
FORSYTH, Mo. –– The White River Valley Historical Society’s (“WRVHS”) ‘Treasures Weekend’ fundraiser, originally scheduled for September 17 and 18, has been postponed to a date yet to be determined. “We had a good response from those interested in having their items appraised, but learned that most vendors for the…
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: When do you think the missed day from last year should be made up on the Ava R-I…
The Holt community is an area between Highways 95 and 181 on East 76, and Joanne Wood, our community correspondent, brings us the news from that Douglas County neighborhood. The column is titled Random Ritings, and she started writing the column in July 1966. Joanne has been a resident of…
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – There is a $10,000 diamond ring somewhere in the streets of downtown Springfield. No, it’s not missing, it hasn’t been stolen and no one left it there by accident. Justice Jewelers has purposefully placed (well, hidden) it there and is hoping for some lucky couple to find…
Benton Joseph Thurmond, 59 years, passed to heaven on Sept. 7, 2010 from an auto accident in Buffalo, Mo. Benny was born Sept. 2, 1951 in Victoria, Texas, to Orville and Erma (Black) Thurmond. Benny was a resident of Long Lane for the past four years moving from Ava, Mo.…
On this 15th Sunday after Pentecost we started our service with the Bible readings. They are as follows: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 1 and the New Testament Philemon 1:21. Our lector was Carroll Rutledge. Pastor Wayne Strohschein’s sermon was on the Gospel Luke 14:25 – 33. “Whoever does not carry the…
Last Tuesday, Aug. 24, the Jolly Old Young’uns met for their monthly get-together including supper and visitation. The group met at the home of Russ and Diane Ray and were treated to an outstanding Italian dinner. Jerry Mazak and Connie Sauls celebrated their birthdays, and Connie and Dale Sauls observed…
The Ava Middle School Bears opened the 2010 football season with two victories over the Willow Springs Bears. Ava defeated Willow Springs 24-0 in the seventh grade contest. Ava received the opening kickoff and put together a 14-play, 85-yard scoring drive. The drive consumed the entire first quarter of play…
Students in Grades 9-12 are urged to enter the Voice of Democracy Essay Contest sponsored by the Ava Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the United States Post 5993 and the Ladies Auxiliary. The essays are due to the Post before Nov. 1, 2010. The National Commander’s Theme this year…
Terry Norman Trepasso, the son of Rudolf Thomas Trepasso and Phyllis Elizabeth (Ewing) Trepasso, was born July 27, 1943, in Grove City, Pa., and departed this life Sept. 2, 2010, at the age of 67 years, 1 month and 5 days. Terry was a resident of Ava for the past…
Ronald Dale Goin, 71, longtime resident of Warrensburg, Mo., passed away on Sept. 1, 2010 at his home. Ronald was born on July 25, 1939 in Oldfield, Mo., the son of Truman W. and Golda (Scribner) Goin. He was united in marriage to Shirley (Coones) on March 23, 1978; they…
James Allen Taber, 75 years, passed to heaven on Sept. 5, 2010 at the Heart of the Ozarks Center, Ava, Mo. James was born Dec. 10, 1934 in Rome, Mo., in Douglas County, to Boise and Dessie (Frye) Taber. He graduated from Ava High School. James was employed as an…
Marchie Ray Johnson, 81 years, passed to heaven on Sept. 4, 2010 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare in Ava, Mo. Ray was born March 21, 1929 in Smallett, Mo., to Herbert Johnson and Eliza Janey (Hogan) Johnson. Ray lived most of his life in the Ava community. On May…
Troylynn “Lily” Williams was born on Jan. 31, 1960, and passed from the world on Aug. 26, 2010. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her mother, Belle Rutledge, Ava; Mike Williams, Ashley (Williams) Thompson, Zachary Williams, all of Ozark; her brothers, Pat Wilson and…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced $10 million in grant funds to 22 states, including $160,009 to Missouri, to make technology improvements leading to more accurate unemployment insurance benefit payments. The fiscal year 2010 appropriation for unemployment insurance provided funds for states to make technology infrastructure improvements…
Brake Safety Week Sept. 12-18 Missouri’s trucking industry is essential to the state’s economy, and in order to stay safe on the road, good brakes are critical for the operators of commercial motor vehicles. “As Missouri’s highways become more congested it is very important that everyone share the road safely…
JEFFERSON CITY- – A telephone is essential to staying connected, seeking emergency services, government services, community resources and staying in touch with family and friends. State and federal programs are available that can provide needed assistance for eligible low-income and disabled customers to receive or continue vital telephone services. The…
JEFFERSON CITY — Sitting quietly on a hill at St. Joe State Park, overlooking the off-road riding area, the newest addition to Missouri’s air monitoring network quietly cycles on and off. There are no power lines overhead supplying electricity for the air monitor and the nearby propane generator is now…
COLUMBIA–Now is the time to think about fall lawn maintenance, including aeration followed by fertilization and overseeding, said a University of Missouri Extension turf scientist. “Hot weather and continuous rainfall produce conditions for turfgrass disease to run wild—starting with zoysia patch in the spring, dollar spot on bluegrasses and ryegrass…
COLUMBIA–Fall is the time to plant spring-flowering bulbs, says a University of Missouri Extension horticulturist. “Spring-flowering bulbs are among the easiest plants to grow and some of the most rewarding,” said David Trinklein. Planting spring-flowering bulbs in the fall is crucial to allow them to develop a good root system…
“On September 11, 2001, four jet-liners, each with dozens of innocent Americans aboard, were turned into missiles by 19 terrorists. News reports said that only three of the planes found their targets. Tell that to the families of United Flight 93. Tell that to the terrorists; according to them, those…
Stanley Bronstein age 51, aka the “Warrior Walker”, visits the 19th state of his 50 state USA walking tour when he walks on the campus of the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri on Tuesday, September 14, 2010. Bronstein, an attorney CPA, embarked upon this tour on August 10, 2010…
The weather has been absolutely beautiful, we have had some good rains, our son David is home for a visit, and due partly to some of the above, this column is pretty short this week. Our sympathy goes out to the family of Bob West who passed away last week.…
Rosemary Sullivan Bane, of Springfield, has been selected as the Distinguished Retiree of the Year by Missouri Retired Teachers Association and Public School Personnel (MRTA). The Distinguished Retiree was selected by a panel representing education organizations within the state of Missouri. Bane is a member of the Springfield Retired Teachers…
Stacy Burks from U.S. Senator Christopher “Kit” Bond’s office will be in Ava next Tuesday, Sept. 14, to meet with constituents at a Listening Post Forum. Burks will be at the Ava Senior Center from 9 to 10 a.m. to meet with those who may have a concern with federal…
Karen Etheridge, Parents As Teachers coordinator for Ava R-1 Schools, has announced that the Outdoor Games programs scheduled for today (Thursday) have been cancelled due to the “100 percent chance of rain.” Both the 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. programs have been cancelled and will be rescheduled. Mrs. Etheridge urges…
The Mtn. Home (Ark.) Area Stamp Club is holding its 33rd annual Stamp & Picture Postcard show Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 11 and 12. The show will be at the Ramada Inn Convention Center. Show hours are 9 to 5 on Saturday and 9 to 4 on Sunday. Admission is…
Ah, what a nice rain that the Lord provided last week. It’s beginning to cloud up again. We may receive some more, much needed, rain toward the end of this week. God answered our prayers before and He will again. Just pray and believe. Sunday services were opened with hymns…
Hello from our home to your home. We have enjoyed the fall weather this week. Residents have had several visitors during the long weekends. It is nice to see all the visitors in the building, taking pictures and talking about the past. The Cooking Club met and had a wonderful…
Bob, Linda and myself went to church on Sunday morning. Wednesday evening Vern and Kathleen hosted a small family get-together. We had a delicious supper and lots of visiting. Jessie, Jenna and Megan visited with Bob, Linda and myself on Saturday and again on Sunday. They made cookies, played music…
September 1 – Caney opened Wednesday evening in song. Sis. Reagan Sartin was the leader this week. Praise reports and prayer requests were given. Sis. Doris Lambeth led in prayer. Bro. Joe Sartin sang a special for us. Reagan read Joshua 3:1-17, “As we go through difficult times, if we…
