By Randy Dudley Congratulations Plato, Missouri! According to the U. S. Census Bureau, Plato is now the population center for the entire United States. Village Clerk Barbara Pinkston is excited about the attention this announcement has brought to her community. “We have had many phone calls from all over and…
By Sharon Marler Secretary/Reporter On March 15, 18 members met at the Mtn. Grove Senior Center. After prayer and the pledge, Sharon Marler read the minutes from the November 2010 meeting. A motion was made by Wilma Hutsell to accept the minutes and seconded by Ruby Ely. Sue Durden gave…
Elementary Best of Show – Carson Lowe; Middle School Best of Show – Sarah Violett; High School Best of Show – Whitney Watkins. Kindergarten – 1st: Reana Montalvo; 2nd: Kenley Howard; 3rd: Molly Spencer; Honorable Mention: Kendall Lovan. First Grade – 1st: Kaitlyn Thompson; 2nd: Maddie Riley; 3rd: Ryan Causey;…
Legislature Adjourns for Spring Recess With the General Assembly adjourning for spring recess, we are now officially at the half-way point of the legislative session. Big issues like the budget and congressional redistricting are sure to come up in the weeks ahead, and many more issues will be discussed and…
JEFFERSON CITY – State Treasurer Clint Zweifel (ZWY-ful) today opened the Unclaimed Property vaults sharing some of the most interesting pieces found in the safe deposit boxes he has received since November. Treasurer Zweifel showcased 19th-century Bank of St. Louis currency, a tortoise shell baby rattle, gold coins and military…
By Sarah Kenyon University of Mo. Extension Agronomy Specialist Water supplies were limited last fall, which restricted forage production and resulted in higher winter feed costs. However, in a spring following a drought, grass plants are still suffering from last growing season’s water shortage. Even though it is tempting to…
Until I read an article about her last week, I had not seen, heard about or thought of Emily Gressman for the past umpteen years when she was a student at Ava High School. But when I saw the article, my response was, “I’m not surprised.” Emily, Ava High School…
The Norwood School Board met in regular session on March 16. The agenda was adopted and the consent agenda items were approved. Superintendent Don Forrest reported on budget and funding projections for 2011-12. Dana Webb, elementary principal, reported on professional development and attendance. Marcella Swatosh, high school principal, reported on…
Winners of a fishing tournament held March 19 at Pontiac. 1st place: Kevin Thomas and Roger Wilson, 20.22 lbs.; 2nd place: Henry McGuffey and Wes Rogers, 15.91 lbs.; 3rd place: Steven Heinlein and Reggie Stanifer, 15.78 lbs.; 4th place: Josh Embry and Justin Clark, 14.51 lbs.; 5th place: Clarence and…
The Skyline R-2 School Board met in regular session on Thursday, March 17, with six members present. The consent agenda items were discussed and approved. Under old business, board member Tim Scrivner presented the Imagination Library Program. The program is sponsored by Dolly Parton and the Dollywood Foundation and provides…
Ava R-I School district will be hosting a banquet in honor of this year’s retirees on Friday, April 8, at 6:30 in the MS/HS Cafeteria. Honorees include Mary Kay Davidson, David Davidson, Darlene Davis, Lennie Johnson, Robert Rogers, Mark Wendler, Gina Clinkingbeard, and Suzette Litwiller. Tickets for this dinner will…
A pesticide private applicator training session has been scheduled according to Tim Schnakenberg, Extension Agronomy Specialist in Galena. It is scheduled for Monday, March 28, at the Municipal Building in Taneyville, beginning at 1 p.m. The session will last about three hours. Missouri law requires all purchasers and users of…
Modena Mae (Wilson) Pitts, age 94, of the Baptist Home, Ozark, Mo., passed away Monday, March 21, 2011. She was born Feb. 15, 1917 in Valley Springs, Ark., the daughter of Dock and Lessie (Holmes) Wilson along with her twin sister, Coyita, who preceded her in death in 1996. Paul…
Services for Curtis D. (Bud) Lakey, 77, of Fair Grove, formerly of Ava, will be held Saturday, March 26, at 10 a.m., at Greenlawn North Funeral Home, Springfield. Mr. Lakey was born April 25, 1933, at Ava, the son of Jason and Hazel Lakey. He died Monday, March 21. Visitation…
Loy W. Heinlein departed this life March 16, 2011 after a long and courageous battle with lymphoma. He was born May 8, 1929 on the family farm west of Ava, son of Loy Samuel Heinlein and Corintha (King) Heinlein. Preceded in death by his father in 1937 and, being the…
Anna Kathleen Harnden, 95 years, passed to heaven on March 21, 2011 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Kathleen was born Feb. 6, 1916 in Douglas County, Mo., to Homer and Hattie (Ellison) Hailey. She graduated from Ava High School in 1933 and attended Draughon’s Business College. Kathleen…
Twila May Freeman, 52, of Reeds Spring, Mo., passed away on March 19, 2011 at the St John’s Hospital-Berryville in Berryville, Ark. She was born on Nov. 27, 1958 in Mansfield, Mo., the daughter of Donald L. and Norma Jean (Turner) Freeman. Twila graduated from Ava High School. She worked…
Murrell F. Alms was born Dec. 27, 1918, at Bertha, Mo., to Andy and Addie (Edwards) Alms. He passed away March 21, 2011, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. He worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps building Fort Leonard Wood army base. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1941…
We begin with a note of praise this week from a former member of this community. Many of us have known Shirley (Copeland) Smith since childhood and she recently reported that she had not been able to reach her granddaughter in Japan. She has been teaching there and they were…
We are saddened by another death of a relative, friend, and former Norwood resident, Jimmie Bradshaw of Mountain Grove. He was born in Norwood and graduated at Norwood High School. He is my husband’s second cousin. He was also a good friend and worked 33 years for Town and Country…
This year is shaping up to be a busy year for road work on state highways in the Ozarks and that makes driving safely in work zones extremely important for drivers as well as for highway workers, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. While Work Zone Awareness Week is set…
Greetings from your Capitol city. I mentioned last week that winter couldn’t let go and that we had snow showers. I traveled thru a snow storm Monday morning getting to the Capitol. It snowed all day Monday with about six inches of accumulation. Today, Thursday (3.17.11), temperatures are supposed to…
We were pleased to have Richard Lorenz visit us at last week’s meeting. Mr. Lorenz gave a very interesting presentation on area one room school houses with pictures of dozens of those in Douglas and Ozark counties At this week’s meeting, we will celebrate birthdays of our president, Glenda Little…
Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center held its 5th annual Buddy Bass Tournament March 12 out of Theodosia Marina. A total of 33 boats entered with only nine teams checking fish. A number of local and area businesses and individuals helped sponsor the tournament. Dean Mitchell, Rodney Crain, Marci Caudill…
Many acres were blackened Wednesday afternoon as numerous wildfires burned out of control across Douglas County. A MoDOT road grader sparked a fire at the north edge of the Ava city limits Wednesday afternoon that endangered the Trinity Lutheran Church. While Ava City and Ava Rural Fire Departments were handling…
On Sunday, March 20, Gentryville Church of God hosted Biker Sunday. Members from Christian Motorcycle Association (CMA) the Sho-me Disciples branch out of Houston, came and did the Bible study and morning service. The church had a wonderful service and the youth saw that you can be a Christian and…
Find Some Ideas Compelling, Others Stupid Community journalists need to do a better job separating themselves from the national news media, need to do a better job of explaining the code of ethics for journalists to the reading public, and need to regularly ask residents, “how are we doing?” At…
The Ava Bears opened the baseball season at home Monday as the SCA Tournament got under way. The Bears defeated Willow Springs 19-4 in four innings Monday. The win advanced the Bears to the semifinals at Houston on Tuesday. On Tuesday, the Bears defeated Houston 3-1. The championship game will…
By Keith Moore Herald Editor The Ava R-1 School Board adopted the 2011-12 calendar at last Thursday’s regular monthly meeting and changed the dates for two April meetings to accommodate a board member’s schedule. During the closed session following the regular meeting, the board employed Monty Valentine as maintenance supervisor…
Even before the registration forms were distributed or letters sent to potential sponsors, participants and sponsors are already signing up for the Ava Lions Walk/Run on Saturday, May 14. Last year, packets were prepared for the first 200 runners to sign up. There was an overwhelming response to this community…
Ava 4-H Club has been very active this winter: regardless of blizzards, closed schools and snow storms. Since January the club has conducted a winter sports trip, dog obedience classes, Valentines for Veterans community service project, conditioning for the Walk for Sight later this spring, and learning to bake bread,…
The fifth annual Ava High School Alumni Basketball Games will be held this Saturday night, March 26. The women’s game will begin at 6 p.m. followed by the men’s game at 7:30. Games will be played in the Ava High School gymnasium. Last year more than 40 former AHS players…
The Youth Philanthropy Committee of the Ava High School Anchor Club is accepting requests for funding for projects or activities that contribute to the betterment of youth in our area. Special attention will be given to projects that address the issues of substance abuse, drinking and driving, teen pregnancy, lack…
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QUINCY, Mass. – This week, kids everywhere have a very special birthday party to attend – and they don’t have to leave their home. In celebration of Sparky the Fire Dog®’s 60th birthday, which officially was March 18, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is launching a colorful and interactive…
WASHINGTON, DC – Cutting the high school dropout rate in half for just one class would likely lead to billions of dollars in increased earnings, provide a boost to home and automobile sales, and create more than 50,000 new jobs nationwide, according to a ground-breaking new study released today by…
CARTER COUNTY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has closed the refuge portion of Peck Ranch Conservation Area to turkey hunting for this year to permit a species restoration project. Hunters who normally hunt on the area’s wildlife refuge portion will need to make alternate plans for the…
JEFFERSON CITY – A year ago this month, the Missouri Department of Transportation announced it would save $203 million over the next five years by cutting costs and eliminating 400 salaried positions by June 30, 2013. Now a year into that plan, the department is on pace to meet those…
25 Years Ago March 20, 1986 The first Missouri Century Farm awards to be given in Douglas County was presented by the county’s University of Missouri Extension Council last Thursday night. Recipients of the awards are Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Swearengin of Dogwood, and Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Kelley…
Missouri Public Works Projects JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Labor Department’s Division of Labor Standards released the prevailing wage rates to be used on public works construction projects in Missouri for 2011. Annual Wage Order No. 18 contains prevailing wage rates for the 26 different occupational titles in each county and…
Jessica Jenkins, of Ava, is still in the running to become an inductee into the Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame for 2011. Jenkins was nominated by Ava Community Playground committee member and friend, Jackie Brooks. The Hall of Fame program recognizes everyday people who try to make a difference.…
Think Twice Before Tanning for Prom Season NEW YORK – Despite a link between indoor tanning bed use and an increased risk of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, 2.3 million teenagers visit tanning salons every year. In the spring, many tanning salon patrons are college students getting ready…
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Department of Agriculture has announced funding is now available through U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid Missourians in establishing new specialty crop production ventures and obtaining organic certification for their businesses. “Specialty crop and organic certification grants provides assistance to Missouri producers in reaching their…
By Sue Curry Jones The Ava Board of Aldermen met Tuesday evening and received an update on the current status of electric rates throughout the State of Missouri and surrounding areas. The board also approved the purchase of a mower for the park department. The update on projected costs of …
The 20th annual National Christian Homeschool – Christian school championships were held in Springfield last week, and the Ava Victory Academy Girls walked away with the 16U Division 3A National Christian Homeschool/ Christian School championship trophy. The Lady Crusaders road to the championship began on Tuesday of last week when…
Ava Area Animal Welfare League, Juniors held a meeting Tuesday, March 15. Members in attendance were Ali Hall, Karen Davis, Joan Small, Rachel Ely, Linda Ely, Mary Chipps, Lynda Clouse, Lane Clouse, Nanda Bradshaw and Larry Bradshaw. The meeting focused on several items concerning fund raising activities. Several members worked…
It’s March, and when it comes to weather in the Ozarks, that means anything goes. Last weekend it was warm and sunny, and 24 hours later it was snowing. With spring comes days of warm afternoon sunshine, lower humidity, strong, gusty winds…and wildfire. Last Saturday and Sunday fire departments were…
Legislation Protects Dogs and Breeding Businesses This week, the Senate worked on Senate Bill 113, legislation that would make changes to Proposition B. In November, voters were presented with this legislation, which was added to the ballot by initiative petition. Ultimately, the issue passed, but by a narrow margin of…
Individuals charged and convicted in Douglas County were given prison sentences at March Law Day on Tuesday, March 8, according to Prosecuting Attorney Roger Wall. Sentenced to the Department of Corrections by Circuit Judge John Moody were: Bradley Cooley, 45, Norwood, sentenced to two years for possession of a controlled…
Greetings from your capitol. Winter just can’t let go! Freezing temperatures, snow showers and cold drizzling rain has been the weather this week in Jefferson City. The good news is we are one week closer to spring. Another week of passing bills. The following is a summary of what the…
The Ozarks Property Rights Congress applauds the decision by the West Plains Council on the Arts and Ozarks Preservation Inc. to stop their pursuit of the proposed National Heritage Area designation for the 13-county area in southern Missouri. We thank them for listening to the landowners and citizens in general.…
From Ozarks Preservation, Inc., and The West Plains Council On The Arts Dear friends and neighbors, As many of you know, our two local organizations, Ozarks Preservation, Inc., and the West Plains Council on the Arts, have been interested for some years now in seeking practical and affordable ways to document…
A Douglas County grand jury has issued indictments against two former employees of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department, it was revealed this week. James A. Verow, 34, Ava, a former deputy sheriff, is being held on a five-count indictment dating back to June 2010. His bond has been set at…
Nuel Dean Thomas left his life on earth to move on to his heavenly home on March 14, 2011 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Nuel was born Feb. 25, 1931 at Grabeel, Mo., to Jasper David and Faye Nova (Piland) Thomas. He attended elementary school at Grabeel School…
Funeral services for Ralph H. Riggs Sr., 80, of East Moline, Ill., were held at the Van Hoe Funeral Home, East Moline. Burial was at St. Mary’s Cemetery, East Moline. Mr. Riggs died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, at home. Ralph was born June 1, 1930, in Thornfield, the son of…
Max E. Norman, 86, Overland Park, Kan., passed away March 9, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., with a memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel, 10507 Holmes Rd., Kansas City. Entombment will be in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Memorials may…
On Feb. 9, 2011, at the age of 75, Jeanne A. McCullum went to her eternal resting place to be with the Lord. Jeanne’s legacy is carried on through her husband of over 60 years; John D. McCullum, children, John D. McCullum II, Leo A. McCullum, Gene D. McCullum, and…
Edna Linder, 90 years, 0 months, and 8 days old, passed to heaven on March 11, 2011 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Edna was born March 3, 1921 in Vera Cruz, Mo., to Charlie and Ida (Reed) Clinton. On Feb. 5, 1938 Edna and Rexford Farren Linder were…
Norma Jean Frye, 69 years, passed away on March 14, 2011 at Gainesville Healthcare Center in Gainesville, Mo., after a short illness. Norma was born July 28, 1941 at Squires, Mo., the oldest child of Cecil and Iva (Degase) Turner. She graduated from Ava High School and went to work…
Amy Lynn Jakusz, daughter of Mitch and Nancy Jakusz of Theodosia, has been named to the Fall 2010 Dean’s List at Evangel University, Springfield. During the fall semester, Jakusz was a senior with a major in special education and elementary education. Amy has a 3.94 GPA. Full-time students who have…
Caitlin Elizabeth Turner, daughter of Brenda Johnson, of Ava, and Roldan Turner, of Ozark, has been named to the Fall 2010 Dean’s List at Evangel University, Springfield. During the fall semester, Turner was a senior with a major in nursing. Full-time students who have earned a grade point average of…
The Ava-Douglas County Emergency Management office is sponsoring a weather spotter class on March 29, at the Ava Lions Club in Ava. The class will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be presented by the National Weather Service of Springfield. Everyone is welcome to attend, whether this will be a…
Barbara Jean Barnes, 76, of Norwood, Mo., passed away Monday, March 7, 2011, at her home near Norwood. She was born Oct. 30, 1934, in Lewiston, Idaho. No services are planned at this time. A private burial will follow at a later date. All arrangements are under the care and…
Douglas County Clerk Karry Davis said this week that absentee ballots are now available for the April 5 municipal and school elections. Anyone who will be unable to go to their regular polling place on Tuesday, April 5, to vote may cast an absentee ballot at the County Clerk’s Office…
The Nubbin Ridge Homemakers Club met March 11 in the home of Dorothy Burton. President Norma Stillings led the reading of the Club Collect. Ruth read “Best Ever Senior Joke”, and Nadine read “Where Do the Pills Go?” Lois called the roll, and each lady told who taught her how…
Joyce Inman The Finley River is up again as I write this weekly report, you can see that it is almost ready to cross the bridge. It sure did rain a lot around here. However, we are hopeful that it is a nice sign that spring is here. It was…
Janet Taber The Ava 4-H Club is really growing, and as the weather warms their activities are also heating up, according to community service project leader Cleta Sweeney. Kids are taking part in their choice of beef and dairy cattle, cooking, horse and dog projects, while the entire group participates…
The Ava Lions Club is busy preparing for the spring projects, all of which are important to the citizens of Ava and Douglas County. The second annual walk for sight will be on Saturday, May 14 beginning at the city park. Until then, members of the Lions Club will be…
The real-life drama, “Last Chance”, is coming to Highway Church of the Nazarene, Ava, on March 27, 28 and 29. Performed with the church congregation as cast members, “Last Chance” is produced by Reality Outreach Ministries, producers of “Heaven’s Gates & Hell’s Flames.” Through the use of professional lighting, sound,…
SPRINGFIELD – Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that an Ava, Mo., man pleaded guilty Wednesday to transporting a minor across state lines for illicit sex on what would have been the second day of his jury trial in federal court. Shane Jay Fleetwood,…
Conservation agent Mark Henry announced this week that a Hunter Education class will be offered here on Saturday April 2, from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The class will be held at the Ava Middle School cafeteria. It is mandatory to attend the whole day. There is no pre-registration necessary. …
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premiere law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the 95th Recruit Class, scheduled to begin training on…
Area legislators and representatives of the Missouri Federation of Animal Owners and the Missouri Pet Breeders Association outlined some of the proposed legislation in Missouri which would affect several areas of agriculture production at a meeting Saturday night, March 5, at Wright County Livestock, Mtn. Grove. The major portion of…
Administration Piles Up Waivers to Health Care Law WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (MO-08) today expressed concern that the Obama Administration has now issued more than 1,000 waivers for groups seeking exemption from the $750,000 coverage minimums established in the Affordable Care Act. “The Department of Health and…
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks awarded $5,000 to the Dora R-3 School Foundation for successfully completing the Harry Cooper Supply Company Campaign for the Ozarks to build long-term education funding through philanthropy. The Dora R-3 School Foundation and the school district raised $10,123 to receive the matching funds through…
The Carl Neiman Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met on March 10 at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Ava General Baptist Church. The meeting was called to order by Regent Sandra Walker at 7:05 p.m. The meeting was opened with prayer, led by Chaplain…
Ava High School’s first annual FCCLA Culinary Contest was thoroughly enjoyed by the contestants and the judges. Students met after school on Friday, March 11, to compete. The rules stated teams must make two appetizers. One must be meatball(s) and sauce and the other was the team’s choice. Team 1…
Just a week ago Ava High School was still playing basketball, but now baseball season is upon us. The SCA baseball tournament will begin Monday, March 21, with Ava’s first-round games to be played at home, beginning at 4 p.m. Tournament games will continue on Tuesday and Thursday next week,…
Thanks to Glenda, Connie, Dolores and Denise who worked at Pizza Hut for us last Thursday night! We received $32 in tips and will have to wait until the check arrives to see what we got for our 20 percent. Glenda and Donna did a Terrific Kids Presentation on Monday…
The Ava Art Guild and Gallery has been closed for the winter but now that spring is in the air it is time for the gallery to reopen. The guild has a lot of great workshops and activities planned for this year. On Saturday, March 19, the Gallery will reopen…
It has been announced that Ava Municipal Court will not be held this Friday, March 18, but instead will be held on Monday, March 21. Court will convene at 2 p.m. on Monday at the police station on NW 12th Ave. …
All-SCA selections for the 2010-11 basketball season were announced Monday night at the Winter Athletic Banquet. Also announced were Ava players who were selected to the Class 2 District all-tournament team. All-conference first team selections included Pete Leonard, for the Bears, and Jorie Garrett and Payton Lakey for the Lady…
By Mindy Crandall It has been noted that Ava Bear basketball existed in the Ava schools in the 1920’s and was played prior to that, outside the school with organized teams from the town, military and churches. Women were not allowed to play at this time. Thinking back, women were…
A good Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a good week. Saturday was a beautiful day in the afternoon. We hope no one was caught out in the rainstorm that we had on Sunday. We also had some pea size hail in some places. Well so…
Good morning or good evening when ever you get your newspaper. I hope it is a good day for you. Me and our dog, Go On, has had rather a leisure life. Now James has retired trying to keep up with him has wore me and the dog both out. …
Another rainy afternoon. We had good services at Frye Church this morning. Sure was good to have Gaither and Pat back with us. Ken came this morning for a few minutes before time to go to church. His horses was out of hay. I’m great grandma again. Josh and Laura…
March 9 – Wednesday came together at Caney by singing. Bro. Jeff Shipley welcomed everyone. Prayer requests were received and Bro. Jim Lafferty led our hearts in prayer. Jeff read Joel 1:1-6, 13-20, 2:1-2, 12-19, 27-32, and 3:1-3. The Lord was trying to get peoples attention even as He is…
Here we are this Monday morning after a heavy rain late Sunday and it is cold out there today, but good weather after today is promised. I should not complain after what has happened in other parts of our world. In spite of the change in time all was in…
Get well wishes to Tiffany Ayala of Kansas who fell and broke her foot. Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Reece and Megan went to the dentist on Monday. Reece Goforth stayed with me Thursday eveing while Keith, Melanie, Quin and Macee went…
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law, ” Galations 5:22-23. Brother Roy Frye read the devotion after congregational singing. Pastor David prayed then Brother Roy dismissed us to our classes. Brother Bobby Turley took…
“A wise man is strong, yea a man of knowledge increaseth strength, ” Proverbs 24:5. Monday morning I went to Gainesville nursing home to visit with Lee Roy Clayton and Roberta came later. I also saw Debbie Degase for a few minutes. In the afternoon Gary and I went to…
Well if I live two more days, I will have another birthday. And the weather is supposed to be nice for me. We plan to go to Muscatine that day and Walt will buy my lunch for my birthday. And I will get to see granddaughter Lisa and the other…
If folks get too much “into spring” we might remind ourselves of the year 1988, when we had a 16” snow on April 15th, and we should remember “settled” weather doesn’t usually happen until after Easter time, and that is April 24th this year. It was nice to hear from…
The time change may have been the main reason for the lower attendance at Red Bank Church this Sunday. I know that it had an effect on me. My husband got up Sunday morning and told me it was 7:00. I sleepily got out of bed and made my way…
Though it was a gloomy day outside, it was a good day to be in God’s house. We have many things to be thankful for, however, we continue to pray for the many needs of our church, community and nation. Brother Dennis read from John 4, a very familiar story…
Sunday school opened with a big hello from Bro. Marshall. We had a song and then prayer requests. There were many. We have a lot of sickness among our brothers and sisters in Christ. They need your prayers. We were glad to see Bro. Paul with us today. He and…
Today has been another great day in the Lord. The Lady Quilters at Faith Rock Church had a day of quilting, fellowship and we had a lot to pray about. Bro. Benny Dewitt brought the message Sunday morning on ”Who Is God” using several different scripture from The Holy Bible…
During Wednesday night Bible study we finished up our study on the twelve apostles of Christ. We had 10 attend service. We were also blessed to be able to start a women’s prayer meeting. We were few in number, but not in spirit! I don’t think that the Lord judges…
Bible study got off the subject of Peter for awhile. People had questions on other matters. It was a very good discussion. In the youth study class with Chad and Shantelle, they had seventeen youth, Praise the Lord. March 13 – Morning Service Sunday after daylight savings starts makes a…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent and prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was The Betrayal Exposed, John 13:18,21,26-27 and 34-38 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson, we sang several songs. Bro. Raymond Haden brought the…
Opening prayer was led by Joie Welker for our Sunday service. The congregation was dismissed to Sunday school classes where our lesson was on “Qualifications For Spiritual Leaders.” Spiritual leadership means godly leadership. God’s work is a matter of eternal life and death. Our special for the morning was by…
Last week was another busy one. Monday evening Barb, Jack, Bob Susie and Erika, Bob, Linda and myself met in town for supper celebrating early for my 93rd birthday, which was the 9th. On Wednesday, Bob, Linda and I went to Mtn. Grove and met Bob and Susie, (again celebrating)…
By Mindy Crandall A timeline is a project artifact and a way to highlight certain dates in history over a long period of time. Ava Bear basketball has been making history since the 1920’s when the first organized basketball team for Ava High came into existence and is still making…
Bonnie Phipps said she went to church Sunday and was doing okay. Carol Moore came last Monday night and picked me up and then we went over and got Marie Dickey and we all went to our O.E.S. meeting. Monica came up last Tuesday and went with me to Dorothy…
The season of Lent began on Wednesday, March 9 with our Ash Wednesday service consisting of the Litany or General Supplication followed by the imposition of the ashes. The Litany is a service asking for God’s mercy which is chanted by the priest with responses by the congregation; chanting is…
Brother Roberts brought the morning message from ll Kings 7:3-9, “Do We Care About Those Left Behind?” Sister Maxine Lund brought the evening message from Psalm 15:2-5. The second of a series of four dealing with Behavior, “The five things that influence our behavior are Speech, Thoughts, Attitudes, Beliefs, Values…
Harold and Kay Hutchison visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson one day last week. Janice Keith also visited with them in the week. Billy Fletcher has had quite an experience. He had been out for supper with friends at Larkin’s last Tuesday evening. When he returned home and stepped out…
The Jubilee Singers sang a special song in the Sunday morning service. Dan Stillings sang a special song in the evening. Pastor Bob Sorensen brought a message he called “How To Know If You Are Lost.” You can know what your spiritual condition is by studying scriptures. Romans 10:13 says,…
Sorry folks about the mix-up in last week’s column. It was innocently and accidentally overlooked the week before so the Herald printed the previous week’s column and we didn’t have much to add so let the late column take its place. Besides, Jamey Herd was a bit under the weather…
This week we had seventeen people weigh in, with a total weight-loss of thirteen and 1/4 lbs. Two people stayed the same weight. Ulla was high-loser. Sharon presented the program with an article from “Woman’s Day” magazine entitled, “Weight-loss Transformations: Best Friends Edition”. T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is an…
Spring break is this week and I hope everyone is enjoying being out of school. I hope the weather cooperates a little and is nice most of the week so they can enjoy some outdoor time. We attended church at Lone Star last Sunday morning and got to see and…
Champions have felt little earthquakes in recent weeks. They are unsettling. As tragedies unfold in other parts of the world, Champions take a moment to reflect on their relative security and their great good fortune. An individual’s fate can turn on a dime, so can the fate of a nation. …
Teenagers, especially young teens, will go to great lengths to be liked. Popularity is a must. It is important to be noticed and thought well of in whatever group teens move in. Adults carry some of this same need for approval with them, too. For instance, a neighbor some years…
Douglas and Ozark Counties Retired Teachers and Other School Personnel met Tuesday, March 08, 2011 for lunch at the Highway House Café in Ava. Those present were Betty Moore, Norma Stillings, Terri Hall, Geraldine Gray, Roberta Long, Marie Bristol, Barbara Roberts, Ida Mae Huse, Lena Pierce, and guest Richard Lorenz.…
A number of local artist donated examples of their work to be sold in the silent auction at the annual Skyline chili supper back on March 5th. This oil painting of the old store building in Downtown Champion was created by Pat Michaud of Marshfield and was sold to Dwayne Murphy…
NEWS FROM 3rd GRADE This week in third grade we have been working hard to get ready for the MAP test. We are practicing lots of math and our teachers are working very hard to make us ready for the MAP test. The MAP test is a little scarey but…
“A wise man is strong, yea a man of knowledge increaseth strength, ” Proverbs 24:5. Monday morning I went to Gainesville nursing home to visit with Lee Roy Clayton and Roberta came later. I also saw Debbie Degase for a few minutes. In the afternoon Gary and I went to…
If you did not have a wonderful Lord’s Day this past Sunday you certainly missed a good chance. We enjoyed the beautiful day and had a joyful time in the Lord, “We wish you had been here to share it with us.” The morning message was from Ezekiel 22:20. God…
Well here we are again and it still is not spring. This writer is really ready for some sunshine. We had a good service, but few in number. Opening Sunday school Joe Lafferty read the 54th Psalm. Wilma Hampton led in prayer. Lee Hampton taught the 13th chapter of Mark…
Well here we are again and it still is not spring. This writer is really ready for some sunshine. We had a good service, but few in number. Opening Sunday school Joe Lafferty read the 54th Psalm. Wilma Hampton led in prayer. Lee Hampton taught the 13th chapter of Mark…
Sunday school opened with prayer. Bro. Dan led the singing, the little ones took up penny march. Bro. Dan filled in teaching. Darrel and Helen was missed. They took a trip to Kansas. There was special singing. Esther Hankins sang with the little ones. Pastor Garry Hall preached from Hebrews,…
Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, March 14: Choice of Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, March 15: Breakfast Pizza, Apple, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, March 16: Egg Pattie, Sausage Link, Tri Tater, Choice of Juice and ½ pt.…
USDA FOREST SERVICE GRAZING ALLOTMENT The Willow Springs unit of the Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District will be accepting bids for the Rail Line Grazing Allotment. This area is located in Howell County in the State of Missouri. Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, April…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, Tina D. Norton, a single person, by her Deed of Trust dated October 28, 1999, and recorded in the Recorder’s Office for Douglas County, Missouri, in Record Book 332 at Pages 135-136 conveyed to Fybar Service Corporation, Trustee, the following described real estate, situated in…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Sheldon W Mackey A Single Person Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Sheldon W Mackey A Single Person dated May 4, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of…
NOW ACCEPTING BIDS Bids are now being accepted for mowing the Pleasant Mound Cemetery. Please submit sealed bids to Susan Cave, 4920 N. Farm Road 159, Springfield, MO 65803, by April 2, 2011. 03-10-24-2t …
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID The Housing Authority of the City of Ava, Missouri will receive separate sealed bids for 2010 CAPITAL FUNDS PROGRAM, AVA HOUSING AUTHORITY, NEW CONCRETE DRIVES, PATIOS AND SITE GRADING IMPROVEMENTS, AVA, MISSOURI, until 10:00 AM (local time), Wednesday, March 30, 2011, in the Office Building of the…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI CIRCUIT DIVISION BEVERLY NALLEY and ) ELLIS DARRELL NALLEY, ) Husband and wife, ) Petitioners, ) Vs. ) ALAN JONES and ) JANET JONES, ) Husband and wife, ) Respondents. ) Case No.: 08DG-CV00032 ) NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION By Order…
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Hello from our home to your home. This weather is just plain ole’ Ozark Mountain weather. You never know from one minute to the next, what the weather will be. Our Fifth Annual Bass Fishing Tournament will be held this Saturday. Resident Council met and elected new officers for the…
A number of local artist donated examples of their work to be sold in the silent auction at the annual Skyline chili supper last Saturday night. This oil painting of the old store building in Downtown Champion was created by Pat Michaud of Marshfield and was sold to Dwayne Murphy of…
Meeting was called to order at 10:30 a.m. Charlie, Billy, Kitty, Macie, Marie and Sharon were all in attendance. We said the Pledge of Allegiance and read the club collect. Kitty was the hostess. Kitty read “Very Early Spring” by Katherine Mansfield. We played a game called Holidays and Commemorative…
Half-Day of Classes Scheduled for Thursday, March 17th for Parent/Teacher Conferences No School on Friday, March 18 – Spring Break Snow Make-Up Day Monday, March 21st – Classes will be in session on this day! Seniors 2011 – Newsletter Available Online! http://www.avaschools.k12.mo.us/District/News/130931-Seniors-2011-Newsletter.html For More Information check out our website at…
Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, March 21: Choice of Dry Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, March 22: Breakfast Pizza, Fresh Fruit, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, March 23: Super Bun, Cheese, Banana, Choice of Juice and ½ pt.…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATION DIVISION STATE OF MISSOURI ) COUNTY OF DOUGLAS ) NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF A CONSERVATOR In The Estate of ) VIRGINIA LOUIS KING ) Incapacitated/Disabled ) Estate 11DG-PR00004 ) TO PERSON INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA LOUIS KING, A…
TRUSTEE’S SALE In Re: Mary K Miller, a single woman TRUSTEE`S SALE – Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Mary K Miller, a single woman dated 08/02/2007, and recorded on 08/03/2007 Book 469 Page 681 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Douglas County,…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt and performance of the obligations secured by deed of trust executed by Doyle A. Belt and LaDonna M. Belt, dated July 27, 1998, recorded on August 3, 1998, in Book 318 at Page 434, Office of the Recorder of…
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NEWS FROM 2nd GRADE We learn this in second grade. We learn about money. We try to count it very good. We learn about shapes. We practice our spelling words. We have a good teacher. We learn about being a good person. We read a book about soccer. We read…
Someone told me that time is changing again and we are getting ready to spring forward. Larry Hutchinson always remembers when time fell back an hour and Roger and I arrived at church an hour before church was suppose to start. Better late then never right? Make sure to set…
March 2 – We came together Wednesday evening at Caney to praise, worship and study God’s word. We started with congregational singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone to service. Prayer reports and praise reports were given. Sis. Lila Roberts led in a prayer. Jack read James 5:5-20. You will be…
Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday and Thursday. John and Jo Stephens were in Springfield on Wednesday. Gene and Rheba Pool went to Springfield on Wednesday. Donna, Macee, Megan and Quin visited with Gene and Rheba Tuesday evening then was here. Reece was here also. Melanie Breeding…
“I am the good shepherd and know my sheep, and am known of mine,” John 10:14 Brother Roy Frye read the devotion and dismissed us to classes after congregational singing. Happy Birthday March 7th to Nancy Bailey and March 9th to Preston Adams. Hunter Adams and Austin Maggard did the…
Tuesday evening Bunco met in the home of Sharon Jenkins. Sybil Heckendorn won first and door prize, Sharon won second and Dixie won low. After an hour of games, refreshments were served to the above members as well as other regulars, Joretta Sawyer, Allie Gentry, Delcia Heriford, Lucille Jenkins and…
Good morning to everyone. It’s a cloudy, rainy, windy morning, but it is still a good morning since it is the beginning of another day that the Lord has given us to use for His glory. No matter what comes our way, there is always something we can do to…
Last week was a busy one for me and Dick. We praise the Lord for the good rains and they finally graded our road. The Rome road was getting almost impossible to drive on in some spots. The flu bug and strep hit the Thompson house for over a week,…
Daylight Savings Time begins March 13, so get ready to turn clocks ahead an hour and St. Patrick’s Day is just ahead on the 17th. The “annual” concert of Green Valley Grass now Bob Hammons and Wildwood will be at Mammoth Church on Saturday night, March 12. The March Lilly…
3-7-11. Well we made it to March. I’m sure glad to see it here even though it is just a few more days until my birthday. Then I’ll be 39 again. We have sure had a bad winter, but that’s been all over. I don’t remember a time in my…
We began with many prayer requests and singing and thankful to be in God’s house once more. We are glad for prayers that have been answered in our church and others. Our prayers are for the bereaved and the very ill. Brother Dennis had a good message all about grace.…
On Tuesday, March 8, our church was much involved in the funeral of Dorothy Siler. She was truly a pillar in our church. She served as Church Clerk for 35 years; as deacon’s wife, she did many things to fulfill those duties; as Sunday School teacher for many years and…
“Finally brethren pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course and be glorified even as it is with you,” II Thessalonians 3:1. My sympathy to the Ed Jackson family. A week ago Tuesday when I was at Ralph and Dana Brazeal’s home Dara, Howard and…
Our church family has been enjoying our prayer meetings and fellowship each week. Each day brings us closer to completion on the new church building. As the excitement of heading into our new church grows, I remember going to Dogwood Nazarene as a little girl with my Grandma Sinclair, and…
It has been a cool, wet morning here in Ava on this Tuesday. It’s our quilting day and most of our regulars are here today and we always enjoy our time together. We want to say happy birthday to Sis. Jean Heinlein, Sis. Dessie Miller and Bro. Jerry Miller. We…
During Wednesday night Bible study we had a good lesson. We have been studying on the inner twelve disciples to Jesus Christ. This week we studied on Brothers, James and John, sons of Zebedee and their roles in discipleship to Christ. During Sunday morning services we started out by taking…
A good Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and good weekend. The weather is some what better, but still cold winds, that is strong at times. God has blessed us again as the storms and quakes are all around us and no real damage…
Wendee Freeman took Bonnie Phipps to Springfield last Tuesday to see her doctor for a check up. Last Monday was the last day of February and I received five-tenths of an inch of rain. By Saturday morning I had one and one tenths of an inch of rain in my…
The clock was not a friend to the Ava Bears last Wednesday night. Facing Charleston, from southeast Missouri in state sectional play last week, the Bears overcame a 20-point halftime deficit to pull within one point of the Bluejays with 17 seconds left on the clock. But Charleston held on…
The fifth annual Ava High School Alumni Basketball Games will be held Saturday night, March 26. The women’s game will begin at 6 p.m. followed by the men’s game at 7:30. Games will be played in the Ava High School gymnasium. Last year more than 40 former AHS players participated…
The Ava Lady Bears were tied with Kennett with 2½ minutes left in the third quarter last Wednesday night, and Ava trailed by only one point heading into the fourth quarter of the state sectional game at the West Plains Civic Center. But the Lady Bears were unable to score…
FOR SALE TELEVISIONS, REPAIR – BUY – sell – trade. Phone 417-924-3350 18-tf GOOD CLEAN USED furniture, appliances and misc. The Wishing Well 400 No. Hwy 5, Ava, Mo 417-683-8730. 40-tf HAY FOR SALE, locally grown, square bales; high quality alfalfa $5.50, 683-4956 or 543-0929. 47-tf 1968 CHEVY P/U 350…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The weather is getting warmer, and the fish are biting. Many boaters are heading out to enjoy a warm, sunny day. However, the Army Corps of Engineers cautions boaters that although the weather is getting warmer, lakes and rivers are still cold. Immersion in cold water…
SPRINGFIELD – You can save lives and fulfill your own by becoming a volunteer for your American Cancer Society. With more than 3 million volunteers nationwide and a presence in more than 3,400 communities across the United States, the American Cancer Society is one of the nation’s oldest and largest…
JEFFERSON CITY – Today, Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler, along with Missouri Highway Patrol Colonel Ron Replogle and Polk County Sheriff Steve Bruce, announced the latest successes of the Livestock & Farm Protection Task Force. The Task Force, reactivated in August 2009 by Gov. Jay Nixon, addresses the growing…
Statewide Impaired Driving Crackdown Planned March 16-20 JEFFERSON CITY – The luck of the Irish runs out this St. Patrick’s Day weekend when motorists drive drunk. More than 200 Missouri law enforcement agencies will be taking part in a special drunk driving crackdown that will put additional officers on the…
HOUSTON – Parents and their teenagers often have differing opinions when it comes to spring break, especially regarding travel plans and safety. A pediatrician at Baylor College of Medicine offered tips on how parents can decide which situations are best for their teens. “I think a lot of parents and…
JEFFERSON CITY, – Learn about the “Scottish Culture in the Ozarks” at a special presentation Saturday, April 2 at Nathan Boone Homestead State Historic Site near Ash Grove. The event will explore Scottish influences on Ozark culture, and feature interpretive talks, Celtic music, and an information and genealogy booth. The…
By River Stillwood Eighteen years ago, I moved to Japan to teach English. I was in my early thirties, divorced, and a new college graduate. In my childhood, I’d lived in the Middle East, Europe and the States, but I’d never been to Asia. This was my chance to go.…
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Department of Transportation is keeping its fingers crossed that significant accumulations of snow and ice are behind us for the winter. But that doesn’t mean the work lets up. MoDOT crews are now turning their attention to patching potholes and repairing roadway stripes damaged by snow…
25 Years Ago March 13, 1986 Ava High School senior Shelly McKnight has been named the first place winner in a statewide art contest, and her work will represent Missouri in the national contest in Washington, D.C. Shelly is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie McKnight of Ava. Strong…
As turkey season approaches, so does the 4th Annual Heritage Day Celebration at Twin Pines Conservation Education Center. On April 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., a host of volunteers will be onsite to demonstrate traditional Ozarks skills, music, and of course, the fish fry. Demonstrations this year include: tie…
By Jordan Shapiro State Capitol Bureau JEFFERSON CITY – Gov. Nixon would no longer be able to charge his travel expenses to other state agencies under new bill language presented to the House Budget Committee Monday. Since elected, the governor has billed about $400,000 in air transportation to other departments. The presented language would prohibit this…
Nominated as a contestant in the Energizer Keep Going® Hall of Fame competition, Jessica Jenkins of Ava, is one of 100 semifinalists in the running for a top prize. During this second round of the contest, judges will narrow down the number of eligible contestants from 100 semifinalists to a…
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Department of Natural Resources today announced that it is offering low-interest loans to Missouri drinking water and wastewater facilities for energy efficiency projects under the Energize Missouri Water– Water and Wastewater Energy Loan Program. The department anticipates awarding up to $10 million in financing with a…
Legislation Would Lower Gas Prices, Streamline Boutique Fuels WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) introduced the “Gas Accessibility and Stabilization” (GAS) Act, which will help lower gas prices for Americans by improving the reliability, flexibility, and affordability of so-called “boutique fuels.” Current mandates require that special blends of…
Program is focused on connecting producers to consumers and consumers to agriculture. JEFFERSON CITY – Today, as part of National Agriculture Week, the Missouri Department of Agriculture launched a new website for the AgriMissouri program. Through the new site, consumers can easily find fresh and wholesome Missouri-grown food and farm…
Bethany Baptist Church had visitors at the Wednesday evening prayer meeting. Jonathan Williams, missionary on deputation for Central America, sang a couple of songs first in English and then in Spanish. His father, Bill Williams, long-time missionary to Mexico, gave his testimony and preached for us. Jonathan was to be…
Sam Frye visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson one evening last week. Sam talks by phone with his sisters, Lena Sears in Rockford, Illinois, Hester Ranick in Rochelle, and Maxine Levan in Bettendorf, Iowa. They are still doing pretty well. Sam had also talked with sister-in-law, Lois Pellham in Moses…
In Champion the reason for hope is always there. People looking on the bright side always have something to look forward to with optimism for a good outcome. Emily Dickinson said, Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul, and sings the tunewithout the words, and never…
There was lots of friends and family gathered together last Sunday for the baby shower for Julie and Scott Lawson. They got so many nice things for their baby and said they were thrilled and appreciated everything they got. Baby Lawson is due sometime the first two weeks of April…
What? That’s how it starts. I Corinthians 6:19 begins with that single word. One can almost imagine how incredulous Paul is when he writes that in a letter he is sending to the church at Corinth. Don’t tell me, you’ve had a little brain lapse and forgot that your body…
Last weeks news – Lets hope a late Easter means a early spring. They say those little peeper frogs hollowing in February means snow and we got some. I remember going to Eastern Gate Church and hearing them in Larry Hutchinson’s pond by the road. I said something to Jane…
Opening prayers to start our Sunday morning worship was by Doug Miller. After congregational singing, our Sunday school lesson was “Instructions About Worship”. Some different forms of worship are singing God’s praises, joy and clapping, praying for all people, giving thanks and praying for our leaders. Our special song of…
Church started out Sunday morning with singing. Ronnie Epps took over as Superintendent. Brother Woodrow Coonce did a prayer. The Sunday school lesson was about the humility of Jesus, taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson, we sang several songs. Brother Raymond Haden brought the message. After…
We had good services Sunday. Bro. Dan opened up in prayer and led us in some congregational singing. The girls took up the penny march. Bro. Darrel Webster brought a good lesson in Luke. Bro. Garry Hall brought a good message from John 4:6, Isaiah 4:4 and John 7:37-38, Water…
Last weeks news – Another week went by in what seems now like a whirlwind, another crowded week (probably mostly in my mind!) A doctor’s appointment informed me that a couple of bones are thinning, not osteoporosis yet. Oh well, my skin has been thinning, it is more and more…
Morning service was opened with prayer requests, prayer, music and welcoming. Sister Tillie Fowler sang a beautiful song for a special. Brother Roberts brought the message from Luke 8:26-39, “Go And Tell.” Sister Maxine Lund brought the evening message, the first in a series of how we should live our…
Wednesday night Bible study is always a enjoyable mid-week break. Steve is the adult teacher and Chad and Chantelle are the teenage teachers. The teenagers have been out numbering the adults. Adults, we are going to have to go on a recruiting mission to bring our numbers up. God bless…
Opening Sunday school Roy Hampton reading Mark 13: 35, 36, 37. Lee Hampton taught the adult class in Mark 12. We had good attendance, some of the sick ones are better. Wilma Hampton asked the questions and we answered, then asked more questions for next week. Lee Hampton led the…
The Lord has blessed us with some much needed rain, wonderfully mild weather and His beautiful good news of salvation. This Lord’s Day our morning message was taken from the fifth chapter of the gospel of Luke. We looked at the “Before And After” examples of men’s lives from the…
I stayed in and rested Sunday while Bob and Linda went to church. I’m seeing my rhubarb popping through the ground, lillies and other flowers coming up. Tina, Joe and girls visited with Barb, Jack and Miracle one day. Sunday evening Barb, Andy and Aimee invited us to their home…
Well a great big hello from my house to yours. Finally after all the snow and ice and then down with my back and hip hurting I couldn’t get around very good. I’ll try to catch up on what’s happening here on our hillside. We had good services at Frye…
Our weather is coming one day sunshine and the next cloudy. I did get to clean up in the yard some this past week. The daffodils arein full bloom and deep color. At Seminole Sunday morning Chris Highfield, our youth pastor, gave a very good message from John 20: 18-31; …
Sunday, March 6 was Quinquagesima, or the Sunday next before Lent, approximately 50 days before Easter. It is an ancient Christmas tradition to celebrate just before the beginning of the austercity of Lent resulting in such traditions as Mardi Gras (French for Fat Tuesday) in New Orleans and Carnival in…
Census Data Shows Growth in Southwest Missouri Late last week, detailed population data for Missouri was released. The numbers show that Christian County is the fastest growing county in Missouri. Over the past 10 years, Christian County’s population has increased by 43 percent, nearing 78,000 people. The 7th Congressional District,…
A Check on the Debt With so much emphasis on reducing the size, scope and cost of federal government, it is helpful from time to time to check in on our federal debt. That figure, nearly $14 trillion today, represents the total outstanding notes on which our country has borrowed.…
The Missouri Bar Business Law Committee wants to know what Missourians think about state laws affecting businesses. The Committee also wants to hear about the public’s experiences with lawyers and the courts on business-related matters. “We are trudging through the most difficult economic environment of the past 50 years,” said…
Rosie Miller On this Transfiguration of Our Lord, March 6, we began with the Bible readings as follows: Exodus 24:12-18, Psalm 2 and the New Testament 2 Peter 1:16-21, Gospel: Matthew. Our lector was Laura Wittorff. Pastor Wayne Strohschein’s sermon today was based on the lesson from Matthew 17:1-9, there is an…
By Ruth Bradshaw Last week I forgot to put in my items about the surprise birthday and get well party for Dee Dee Moore of Mountain Grove. It was held in the airport building west of the city. A large crowd attended and there were so many good things to…
Dorothy Mae (Johnson) Siler was born Sept. 3, 1934, at Roy, Mo., daughter of Carl and Euna (Bloomer) Johnson. She departed this life on Saturday, March 5, 2011, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Ava, Mo., surrounded by her family. She was a lifelong resident of the Ava community.…
Robert Edwin Moore, 82 years, 10 months, and 4 days old, passed to heaven on March 3, 2011 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare. Bob was born April 29, 1928 in Mansfield, Mo., to Oscar and Ruth (Davis) Moore. On Oct. 5, 1951, Bob and Daisy Goss were united in…
The 2011 election winners for terms on the MU Douglas County Extension Council will be sworn into office during Extension’s Annual Meeting on March 10, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held in the basement meeting room located in the Douglas County Courthouse. Persons elected to the Extension council…
The weather is beginning to be a bit warmer and we are gearing up for a busy spring ahead! Our guest last week was Teresa Graham who is a former member of club. Topics of discussion were Pizza Hut Fundraiser and Kiwanis One Day project on April 2. In other…
Greetings from your State Capitol. With the warmer weather the pace is beginning to get heated with hearing bills. It is an exciting process that will hopefully result in bettering the way of life for Missourians. This week the House discussed and passed: HCR 3 passed with overwhelming support, 127…
If you don’t know how to catch “spoonbill cats,” you can attend a paddlefish snagging clinic April 16. JEFFERSON CITY–If heaving big treble hooks and doing battle with man-sized fish is your idea of fun, you will love this year’s paddlefish season forecast. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is…
Ruby (Slate) Davis passed away Feb. 3, 2011. She was born Aug. 31, 1911, on a farm at Brushyknob, Mo. She left for California in 1929 to live with a brother, Ova Slate and Dee (Linder) Slate in Midway City, Calif., where she graduated from school. There she met her…
The Carl Neiman Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution met on Thursday, Feb. 17 due to bad weather on the 10th. We welcomed two prospective members to the meeting. Condolences go out to Becky O’Dell and her family for the loss of Randy’s father. Get well wishes to…
On Wednesday, March 2, after a period of just 25 minutes of deliberation, a Douglas County jury returned a verdict of guilty against defendant Marcus Sharp, of Conway. The jury found the defendant guilty of operating a semi while intoxicated, first offense, and speeding at 75 miles per hour in…
Missouri State University and the Greater Ozarks Audubon Society are looking for high school sophomores and juniors who enjoy nature to spend a week this summer learning and having fun in the great outdoors. They are being invited to apply for GLADE, the Green Leadership Academy for Diverse Ecosystems, to…
By Bill Phelan Ngmo.pao@US.ARMY.MIL Most St. Louis Cardinals fans know Al Hrabosky as a former relief pitcher and broadcaster, but “The Mad Hungarian” is also a military veteran. So it was with a feeling of camaraderie that Hrabosky spent Feb. 25 visiting Missouri National Guard Troops at Jefferson Barracks in…
WEST PLAINS – The financial aid workshop scheduled for Wednesday, March 9, at Ava High School has been rescheduled to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, in the performing arts center at the high school. The workshop was rescheduled due to the Ava boys and girls basketball teams’ participation in the…
The annual meeting of the Ava Growers Market will be held on Friday, March 18 at 6 p.m. in the conference room of the Ava Super 8 Motel, 1711 S. Jefferson. Ava Growers organizes the Saturday morning farm market held on the Ava Square from April through October, which is one…
Roxie Marie Clayton Roberts, of Kennewick, Wash., was born Oct. 28, 1916, to John Thomas Clayton and Defsia Lee Absher Clayton, at Longrun, Mo. She passed on Feb. 21, 2011. On March 30, 1937, she was married at Wasola to Ivan William Roberts, who preceded her in 2002. Roxie raised…
Joyce Inman We are ready for spring in this area of the world! I keep hearing folks say that the Farmer’s Almanac in calling for another bad spell at the end of the month. I sure hope they are wrong about that! I am sorry that we missed the event…
The winter Athletic Banquet, to recognize boys’ and girls’ basketball, cheer and dance teams, will be held Monday, March 14, it was announced this week by Ava High School. The banquet will be held in the high school/middle school cafeteria beginning at 6:30 p.m. For further information, contact the high…
Timothy Wade Morphew, 45, formerly of Ava, Mo., died March 4, 2011 in Guntersville, Ala. He was born Sept. 17, 1965. He is survived by siblings, Rusty Morphew and family from Guntersville, Ala., Trish Holmes and family from Seymour, Mo., and Katherine Butler and family of Wells, Texas. Services will…
James Burton Wade, son of Eric and DeRecia (Wetherton) Wade, has been selected by Ottawa University coaching staff as a male student athlete co-recipient of the Dudley Geise NAIA Champions of Character Award. Dudley was a strong Christian with great character who was a tremendous supporter of Ottawa University. Jimmie…
Ava High School held the winter Renaissance awards program Monday morning in the Performing Arts Center. This program recognized achievements of students for the first semester of the 2010-11 school year. The Renaissance program recognizes not only academic success, but also rewards students for attendance and for improvement in various…
Students of the Month Recognized for January, February, March The Ava Area Chamber of Commerce and Great Southern Bank made up for lost time Tuesday, presenting Student of the Month awards for January, February and March. January and February presentations were postponed due to bad weather and students’ being out…
James Donald (Jim) Rasch Sr, 71, was born in Florence, Ala., on March 17, 1939 to parents Cornelius and Margeurite Reeder Rasch. He departed this life on March 1, 2011 at his home near Ava, Mo. On Dec. 9, 1961 he was united in marriage to Miriam L. Cates. He…
PADUCAH, Ky. – An Ava area quilter has been selected as a semi-finalist for the 2011 AQS Quilt Show & Contest, April 27-30, at the Paducah Expo Center in Paducah, Ky. Marla Yeager has been chosen to display the quilt, Antares, along with 389 others in the annual contest, now…
The Ava Bears held off a late charge by Willow Springs last Saturday night to claim a 60-54 win for the Missouri Class 3, District 2 championship. The Bears were on the bus Wednesday afternoon, heading to West Plains where they would face Charleston in the Class 3 sectional at…
The Ava Lady Bears took on the Lady Bears of Willow Springs in the district championship game last Friday night at Cabool, and held on to beat the Willow Bears 65-51 to advance in state play. The Lady Bears were on the road to West Plains Wednesday afternoon and would…
The South Central Ozarks Manufacturer’s Association (SCOMA) will have a special meeting in the community room at Howell-Oregon Electric at West Plains on March 22, at 1 p.m. A panel of local manufacturers will speak at this meeting about concerns, interests, and topics of interest for those in the manufacturing…
Ethel May Posey, 90 years, passed to heaven on March 9, 2011 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Ethel was born June 2, 1920 in McDonald County, Mo., to Moses and Frankie Belle (Lewis) Proctor. On July 4, 1936 Ethel and Audie Ray Posey were united in marriage…
Sharon Marler Upcoming Events are: March 13- time springs forward and our Movie Night-”Flywheel”-time will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Invite a friend. Prayer Requests: Memphis Helsley, Military, Missionaries, Phyllis Virtue, Bob Short, Wayne Jones, Christy Simpson, Lannie Ellis, Van Renfrow, Josh Scott, Monte Housley, Dwayne Serghides and Missy, and all…
More than 320 people, including several of the area’s county commissioners and a state representative, turned out for the public meeting hosted by the Ozarks Property Rights Congress in Mountain View on March 3. The meeting was to inform the public about the proposed establishment of a 13-county area to be known…
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Department confirmed Wednesday afternoon that a Mtn. Grove man died Saturday in Douglas County of an accidental gunshot. On Saturday, March 5, the Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the Shooting Iron, a business located in the Vanzant area of eastern Douglas County, for a shooting. The…
Kay Bliss Thompson, 72 years, passed away on March 8, 2011, at her home from a sudden illness. Kay was born May 1, 1938 in Rochelle, Ill., to O.C. “Casey” and Emily (Harris) Sherwood. On July 28, 1956 Kay and Leo Thompson were united in marriage in Rochelle, Ill., and…
Robert (Bob) Box, age 87, of Ava Mo., departed this life on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at Heart of the Ozarks Health Care Center with his family by his side after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease and all of its complications. Robert was born on Sept. 18, 1923 in…
March 13-19 is Sunshine Week. While it’s true, this Sunday, March 13, is when we turn our clocks forward to make the switch to daylight saving time, Sunshine Week has nothing to do with DST. Sunshine Week is a national initiative to promote the importance of open government and freedom…
More than 70 percent of U.S. fire-related deaths occur in homes without a working smoke alarm JEFFERSON CITY – As Missourians “spring ahead” this weekend by advancing their clocks one hour early Sunday morning, State Fire Marshal Randy Cole reminds them to also change the batteries in their smoke alarms…
Youth Campaign Encourages Teens to Make It Click JEFFERSON CITY – In addition to potentially saving your life, getting caught wearing your seat belt on Friday, March 11 could have a second payoff. Two hundred winners at high schools around the state will receive a $25 gift card when they…
If you don’t know how to catch “spoonbill cats,”you can attend a paddlefish snagging clinic April 16. JEFFERSON CITY –– If heaving big treble hooks and doing battle with man-sized fish is your idea of fun, you will love this year’s paddlefish season forecast. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)…
JEFFERSON CITY –– Young Missourians have an opportunity for a summer job while learning new skills and discovering Missouri state parks and historic sites. Information about this year’s State Parks Youth Corps will be provided at a job fair March 12 at Ha Ha Tonka State Park near Camdenton. The…
In conjunction with the Willow Springs Arts Council’s movie festival, the Star Theater, located in Willow Springs, will feature several movies free of charge on the dates as listed below: Saturday, March 26 –– Friday Night Lights, starting at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, April 2 –– Apollo 13, 7 p.m. Saturday,…
For more than 20 years, the State Historical Society of Missouri has coordinated the National History Day (NHD) educational program for Missouri students. New research shows this experience offers significant advantages for participants: NHD students perform better on high-stakes tests, are better writers, more confident and capable researchers, and have…
JEFFERSON CITY—Due to the weather forecast calling for precipitation on Tuesday, March 8, the National Weather Service postponed the scheduled annual statewide tornado drill. The new date for the drill will be Thursday, March 10 at 1:30 p.m. The weather forecast calls for sunshine on Thursday. The change to Thursday…
By River Stillwood Spring is gradually making its way into the Ozarks. Tendrils of warmth are weaving their way through the late-winter cold. The sound of joyful honking filters down as geese fly to their northern homes. Bald eagles are leaving. Turkey buzzards are returning. Young grasses stretching toward the…
JEFFERSON CITY – Much like retail stores that have spring sales to move inventory, the Missouri Department of Transportation is holding a sale of its own. In MoDOT’s case, the items for sale are parcels of land the department no longer needs to build, improve or maintain the state highway…
FOR SALE TELEVISIONS, REPAIR – BUY – sell – trade. Phone 417-924-3350 18-tf GOOD CLEAN USED furniture, appliances and misc. The Wishing Well 400 No. Hwy 5, Ava, Mo 417-683-8730. 40-tf HAY FOR SALE, locally grown, square bales; high quality alfalfa $5.50, 683-4956 or 543-0929. 47-tf 1968 CHEVY P/U 350…
The Douglas County Herald received the following press release from Douglas County Prosecuting Attorney Roger Wall on Wednesday of this week stating the following: “Recently, the Douglas County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has been asked by news media about indictments returned by a Douglas County Grand Jury against present and/or former…
The Ava Board of Aldermen voted to amend the zoning codes on four city properties Tuesday evening during the first business session to be held in March. The board also listened to reports provided by Judy Shields, director of the Chamber of Commerce, and Sherry Wallace, director of Ava City…
25 Years Ago March 6, 1986 The 1986 Ava Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors are Valerie Kempf, Jim Norman, Edwin Hailey, Vi Woods, Larry Dills, Ray Phillips, Kris Norman, John Dickison, Joe Corum and Ralph Calhoun. Pat Knisell, supervisor of the shoulder pad department at Rawlings, was presented…
A vehicle stopped in traffic waiting to make a left turn was rear-ended on Highway 5 north of Ava last Friday night. Neither driver was seriously injured, but a passenger in one car was taken to the hospital by Cox Ambulance-Ava, with moderate injuries. Trooper Ronny Mast of the Missouri…
Jeremy Eden, executive director of Wright County Children’s Home, is scheduled to receive the training necessary to become an instructor in the C.A.L.M. crisis intervention method. The certification is good for two years and will enable Jeremy to train and certify the entire WCCH staff in the C.A.L.M. method at…
Keeping Critical Drug Trials in the State This week, I presented Senate Bill 284 in the Committee on Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee. The bill would exempt all drug products used in drug trials from certain state regulations. Since these pharmaceuticals are not distributed by retailers, they do…
The National Heritage Area program is causing quite a stir in the area, so much in fact that Douglas County has said it wants nothing to do with it. And Douglas County is not alone. Apparently several other neighboring counties have “opted out” of the program. Is that a good…
By Mindy Crandall Reminiscing is the act of enjoying fond memories whether it be among friends over a cup of coffee or in the silence of one’s own home. It is a look back in time, the mere existence of what was once today or the near future, now only…
Hello, hello, we’ve had another great week around here. You just never know when God is going to bless us here on our mountain. Donald preached Sunday about when you are not feeling as close to God as you once did, God never moves. He is always near. We are…
It was great to have our visitors; please come again. You are always welcome in our Lord’s house. We began with reading from Isaiah 2 followed by singing. We sang happy birthday to Rick Crum and Jim Harris. We sang happy anniversary to Judy Wilson. Prayer requests were given for…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintindent and prayer was given by James Moore. Sunday school lesson was, The Close of Public Ministry, John 12:12-14 and 20-28 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs then prayer by Sister…
Bonnie Phipps said she got out and went to church Sunday, but didn’t get out last week to do anything. Last Monday I received one and a half tenths of an inch of rain and on Wednesday I received another four-tenths of an inch of rain. On Thursday I had…
“And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength; this is the first commandment, ” Mark 12:30. Please pray for Mike Jones, Don Graham and Jr. Berry, Marvin Graham, Gene and Rheba…
Feb. 23 – Caney came together Wednesday evening by singing. Bro. Jeff Shipley took charge of the service taking prayer requests and praise reports. Sisl Charlotte Roberts led our hearts in prayer. Jeff read II Peter 2:1-4, I Peter 2:1-4, stay in the word don’t be led astray by false…
George and Donna Dale, Jean Daugherty, and Billy Fletcher drove to Lebanon for a visit with Ray and Janet Davis, Saturday. Carol Riggs, Doris Holman, Stanley Goodrich, and Billy Fletcher went to the home of Fred and Charlie Lindberg for Pizza, Sunday. Norma Stillings made her usual visits to the…
Carey and Jessica Hendricks and their twin daughters, Elle and Anne, were guests at Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday. Carey and Jessica are on deputation raising support so that they can go as missionaries to the Republic of Ireland. Carey started attending church when he was nine years old. His brother…
“Let there be light.” It’s right there in Genesis 1:3. It’s the first mention of light. Light and the desire for it has held center stage on this earth for centuries. Man’s quest to obtain it and have it is just as meaningful today as it was in the early…
Hello everyone. We had a little bit of scary weather lately, but prayers were again answered and we were protected from it all. Anyway, it is a beautiful, warm, calm day today. We should be thankful and honor our God who provided it for us. I am not only thankful…
That was quite a storm we had to come through late Sunday night, happy to hear no one had a tornado, but many felt the shake from the earthquake in Arkansas. I hope the sun keeps its promise and comes out this afternoon. In spite of this weather the daffodil…
Dick and I stopped to see Helen Dobbins one day last week. It was one of those cold, rainy days. She is doing pretty good, like the rest of us, waiting for warmer weather. We stopped to see Peggy at the nursing home to see how she was, but Randy…
Here we are going into March, which we hope will be a good month, all 31 days! Though we are getting spring fever we will have to postpone some early planting until weather is settled and the ground is warmer. Daffodils, forsythia and early bulbs can take colder weather, and…
Bible study on Wednesday night was very interesting, we are studying Peter. He played an important role in the early church and the spread of the gospel to the Samaritans and the Gentile. I think we will be with Peter for several weeks. Prayer request were for Tabitha – Wayne…
Everyone was glad to be in God’s house Sunday morning, it was a beautiful day. Our group was small for our 4th Sunday night singing, however we had good specials and great food, a good combination. Mae Cox’s company last week was Lisa Johnson and Jesse. Mae spoke to her…
Another week went by in what seems now like a whirlwind, another crowded week (probably mostly in my mind!) A doctor’s appointment informed me that a couple of bones are thinning, not osteoporosis yet. Oh well, my skin has been thinning, it is more and more difficult when I go…
This week we had seventeen people weigh in, with a total weight-loss of seven pounds. Boni was high-loser. Lou’s name was drawn to receive free dues for the month of March. Delores received ten dollars for being high-loser for the month of ebruary. Congratulations to these ladies! In the “Road to Success” year-long…
Wednesday night Bible study we are studying on the twelve disciples of Christ. This week we went over borthers Simon, Peter and Andrew. Sunday morning we had 17 attend services. We started out with taking our prayer requests to the Lord before dismissing to Sunday school. The children’s Sunday school…
We had a good singing and fellowship Saturday night. Those who were there received a blessing. Hope to see you at the singing in March. Sunday school opened with a song and a big hello from Bro. Marshall. We had prayer requests and there were many. Sister Mary led in…
“But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the son, but the Father, ” Mark 13:32. I received word Monday that my aunt, Roxie Marie Clayton Roberts in Kennewick, Washington died at the age of 94. She was my…
Last weeks news -Things are about the same on Little Creek and I have very little news, but “no news is good news” so I’ve heard. Anyway, I’ll write as things progress and maybe someone will call or come by in addition to my family. They seem to comprise my…
Last weeks news – Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday. Macee stayed with me on Wednesday while Donna went to a meeting at work. John and Joe Stephens visited Lisa Hensley of Hartville Thursday. Donna, Macee an I went to town on Friday. I had blood work…
Church business elsewhere caused the pastor to be in services south of the border this last Lord’s Day (the Arkansas/Missouri borader that is), so Brother Ray Dobbs graciously came and brought a message from the story of the blind Bartimeus, at the end of the tenth chapter of Mark. Before…
The 4th Sunday Singing was held at Gentry Church February 27, 2011 from 2-4: pm. The welcome was given by Emcee, Sybil Gheer; Bro. Robert Grisham opened with prayer; song books were distributed by Freeman Porter. There were 65 present and 37 songs were shared. The next 4th Sunday Singing…
Febraury 21, 2011 – Hello from our home to your home. The residents have enjoyed the sunshine this week. A lot of our residents were out taking strolls around the parking lot. Thanks to all the staff members who took residents out in the sunshine. Everyone always feels better when…
Barb, Jack and Preston visited me on Monday and brought some wood in for me. Sunday I went to church with Bob, Linda and their friend, Christina. On Wednesday, I played music at the barbershop with the guys. I talked to Violet and Hugh by phone and they were doing…
It seems like we are having trouble getting spring to stay. Maybe when it finally gets here, it will stay. Joe Lafferty opened Sunday school reading the 75th Psalms. Clara Lafferty led the opening prayer. Lee Hampton taught the adult class lesson in the eleventh chapter of St. Mark, the…
Sunday, February 27 was sexagesima (Latin for 60th) or approximately 60 days before Easter, second in the three “gesima” Sundays in the ancient church tradition of a pre-lenten season. Altar and vestment colors continue to be dark blue in keeping with the solemnity of the season. Fr. Glen based his…
Sure signs of Spring in Champion include the emergence of many forgotten bulbs and the swelling of certain buds, and unsettled weather—hot, cold, windy, and wet—all in the space of a few hours. Robins and buzzards come home and watch the geese going farther North. There are subtle shifts in…
Opening prayer for the morning service was said by Joie Welker. After congregational singing, everyone went to their Sunday school class of which the lesson was “Coming Of The Son Of Man.” Our Lord Jesus has not left us without warnings of the things coming to pass. We need to…
Sunday morning service was opened with prayer requests and prayer. Brother Bill and Sister DeDe Arington and Brother Randy and Sister Venita Brummet led the praise songs and welcome service. Brother Roberts brought the morning message from Malachi 3:8-10, “Stewardship Of Our Money.” There were several people out with sickness…
So, how’s your prayer life? Bro. Oren’s messages all month have reminded us how important prayer is. This week’s scripture was from John 14: 1-14. Jesus’ words still speak to us today. Do not let your hearts be troubled but trust in God and trust in Jesus. The way to…
There is a hint of spring in the air, and someone mentioned the turkey buzzards are moving back. March came in like a lamb and I’m going to hope it goes out like a lamb. The church members of Dogwood Nazarene will continue the discussion of a name change this…
Things that happen each year, but they never fail to thrill me. Crocus blooming! One little bunch of crocus is blooming in my front yard. They are a bright yellow and look so cheery against the brown grass and leaves around them. This certain bunch has been here for at…
NEWS FROM FIRST GRADE We are doing fantastic in first grade. We have been reeding a lot and been pasing quezes. Our spellings words have long in in them. In math we have doubles plus one and shoping at our store. We lernd that if March came in like a…
Fundraising efforts are well underway for the Ava Community Playground Project. Donations are starting to pour in and several components to the playground have already been sponsored. Before we know it, we will have reached our projected budget goal. We appreciate all the individuals and businesses that have already made…
The Ava Area Animal Welfare League Junior met Tuesday February 22nd in Mrs. Karen Davis’ classroom on the Ava R-1 school campus. Members in attendance were: Mary Chipps, Judy Ross, Marilyn Alms, Albany Wallace, Sherry Wallace, Karen Davis, Alexis Beverlin, Ali Hall, Barbara Andrus, Paul McKee, Lynda Clouse, Erin Clouse,…
PUBLIC NOTICE We are now accepting bids on the following: Gasoline, Diesel, Oil, Tires, Grader Blades, Asphalt, Cement, Gravel and Culverts. Bids must be submitted by Monday, March 24, 2011 bids should be sent to: Douglas County Commissioners, PO Box 389, Ava, MO 65608. We reserve the right to reject…
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Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, March 7: Choice of Dry Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, March 8: Breakfast Pizza, Apple, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, March 9: Super Bun, Cheese, Banana, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of…
The Tri-County Master Gardeners together with Missouri State University will be having a free Spring Seminar “Growing Vegetables” on March 12. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with the program to begin at 9 o’clock. It will be held at the State Fruit Experiment Station in Mtn. Grove. This workshop will…
The Norwood R-1 School Board met Wednesday, Feb. 16, in regular session. The agenda was approved and the consent agenda items were approved. Superintendent Don Forrest reported on the budget, daycare and transportation funding. Elementary Principal Dana Webb reported on professional development and attendance. Marcella Swatosh, high school principal, reported…
The Skyline R-2 Board of Education met in regular session on Thursday, Feb. 17 with five members present. The consent agenda items were discussed and approved. Under old business the board continued discussions on next year’s budget and also discussed how this year’s budget is progressing. They talked about whether…
Greetings from your State Capitol! This has been another busy week. Bills are being filed at a more rapid rate. Committees are conducting hearings on selected bills everyday. Legislation is moving some of those bills out of committee and closer to debate on the floor. This week’s results of floor…
Ryan Ray Roberts, son of Mike and Connie Millsap Roberts was born Dec. 22, 1983, in Mansfield, Mo., and departed this life on Feb. 28, 2011, in his home near Mansfield, at the age of 27 years, 2 months and 6 days. He was preceded in death by a special…
James D. Rasch, 71, of Ava, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at his home near Ava. He was born March 17, 1939. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. All arrangements are under the care and direction of Ava Family Funeral Home.…
Ardith George Otteson, 86 years, 3 months, and 21 days old, passed to heaven on Feb. 26, 2011 at St. John’s Regional Health Center. Ardith was born Nov. 5, 1924 in the San Luis Valley of southeast Colorado, one of three children to George and Mamie (Hostetler) Otteson. Art served…
Virgil Edward Jackson, formerly of Maysville, was born Dec. 17, 1935 in St. Joseph, the son of Virgil and Oma Elizabeth (Griggs) Jackson, and passed away Feb. 27, 2011, at Chillicothe, Mo., at the age of 75 years. Virgil was a 1952 graduate of St. Joseph Central High School where…
Eddie D. Harlan, 68 years, passed away on Feb. 27, 2011 at his home with his family by his side. Eddie was born Feb. 7, 1943 in Kansas City, Mo., to David and Alta (Pepper) Harlan. Eddie was a resident of the Ava community since 1999 moving from Smithville, Mo.…
The Finley River is almost over its bridge on Z Highway as I write this report. Sounds like several communities were hit hard by this early spring storm. We are thankful that we came through everything alright. Sunday we celebrated my husband’s birthday with cake after church. We were joined…
February is almost gone and the third month of this year begins. No sunshine yet today, but no snow either, so guess we’re doing pretty good. The Macomb Sunshine Club met Wednesday at the Lion’s Den in Mansfield with five members present. They were Marilyn Wilson, Loretta Hall, Ruth Bradshaw,…
On this 8th Sunday after Epiphany we began with the Bible readings as follows: Isaiah 49:8-16a, Psalm 131, the New Testament: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Gospel: Matthew 6:24-34. Our lector was Jerry Johnson. Pastor Wayne Strohschein’s sermon today was based on the lesson from Matthew 6:24-34 where Jesus tells us, “Don’t worry.” It seems…
The bridge over Spring Branch on Route 76 west of Bradleyville is scheduled to be closed Monday, March 14, and a new bridge built, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. The new Route 76 bridge over Spring Branch will be built and open to traffic by April 27. The bridge…
Three More Arrested in Case at Brushy Knob Officers with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department were busy last week, arresting a total of six people in two separate drug cases. Last Thursday morning, officers from the Sheriff’s Office responded to the 300 block of NE 13th Street in Ava for…
JEFFERSON CITY Mo – The Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation recently approved a grant request from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for $35,000 towards the Department’s elk restoration plan. The grant was approved at the Foundation’s Feb. 25 board meeting and will help fund costs related to elk trapping, holding,…
Willoughby Hot Rods, of Ava, was pleased to showcase Devin Houston’s 1970 GTO SC/Tiger for the viewing pleasure of auto enthusiasts in Las Vegas recently. Gear Heads and Pontiac fans alike took in this Orbit Orange, Pro Charged SC/Tiger at the Legendary Auto Interiors booth during the 2010 SEMA (Specialty…
Dear Editor: I went to the library and read the “Feasibility Study” for the Ozark Highlands Heritage Area. It really didn’t say much about what they actually intend to do, but there were some hints. There was a map from the Missouri Department of Conservation’s document, Missouri Forest Resource Assessment…
Payton Lakey scored 22 points, pulled down 11 rebounds and had six blocked shots as the Ava Lady Bears defeated Licking 56-38 in first-round play of the Missouri Class 3, District 2 Tournament at Cabool last Saturday. Jorie Garrett had 10 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, and Emily Sterling…
Keiko A. Phouangsyvanith, 21, of California, Mo., was arrested last week by Douglas County deputies following a domestic disturbance. The Sheriff’s Office said Phouangsyvanith was charged with 2nd degree domestic assault, endangering the welfare of a child in the 1st degree, and armed criminal action. The first two charges are…
The South Central Solid Waste Management District will hold free collections of household hazardous waste items at various locations throughout the area this spring. Among the item to be accepted at the collection sites will be paint, including latex, oil based and aerosol cans; used motor oil and antifreeze; batteries…
A public information meeting concerning designation of a 13 county area in southern Missouri as a National Heritage Area will be held tonight (Thursday) in Mtn. View. Ozarks Property Rights Congress, host of the meeting, has invited West Plains Council on the Arts and Ozarks Preservation Inc. spokespersons Kathleen Morrissey,…
Leaders in Community Service Class presented their Friday Feast PowerPoint presentation at St. Leo’s Catholic Church parish during Sunday services on Feb. 20. A generous donation of $820 was collected and donated to the Friday Feast Fund. Friday Feast is Ava Schools’ program that supplies nutritious foods on Fridays to…
Members of the Ava High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter attended the 2011 Missouri District 14 Leadership Conference held on Feb. 18 at Missouri State University – West Plains. FBLA is a career and technical student organization for all high school students participating in business programs. More…
Past Matrons and Patrons Club of the 23rd District Order of Eastern Star will meet on March 12 at the Sunnyside Café in Mtn. Grove. Dinner is at 6 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 o’clock. All past matrons and past patrons, as well as present worthy matrons and…
The Ava R-1 Schools will host the March luncheon meeting of the Ava Area Chamber of Commerce. The meeting will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, March 8, in the Decker Library on the high school campus. Parking is available on the south side of the high school or…
The University of Missouri Douglas County Extension Office will be closed on Fridays until further notice due to budgetary constraints, it was announced this week. The Extension Office, located in the Douglas County Courthouse, will be open 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 12:30 to 4:30 Monday through Thursday each…
An Urgent Case for Energy Independence Year after year, Americans look forward to the end of winter and the beginning of spring – in all respects but one. As winter’s cold diminishes, the price of fuel invariably rises. Past springtime spikes in oil and gas prices have led to $4-per-gallon…
The Douglas County Health Department is participating in a program called the Early Childhood Asthma Initiative which provides asthma education services and materials for parents and caregivers of children up to 5 years of age, as well as environment assessments for child care centers. Under this program the Health Department…
As we wrap up our 7th week here in the house, 714 Bills have been filed in the Missouri House of Representatives. We have passed 12 of those bills out of the House, and sent them to the Senate. April 1st is the last day to file a Bill in…
Ava Kiwanis Club and Ava High School named Citizens of the Month last Thursday at the Highway House Cafe. The theme for February is “Diversity.” Citizens of the Month for February are Amber Henderson, daughter of Jane and Lazaro Hernandez, and Andrew Casey, son of Kim and Sam Rolling. Amber…
The Ava Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the John N. Dickison Award and the Will McFarlin Award, to be presented at the annual Membership Banquet on April 2. The John N. Dickison Award is given each year by the Chamber of Commerce in recognition of a…
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will accept blood donations at two locations in Ava on Tuesday, March 8. From 9 to 10:30 a.m., CBCO will be set up at Missouri Ozarks Community Health (MOCH), 504 NW 10th Ave., to accept blood donors. Then from 1 to 5 p.m., the…
The Ava Bears defeated Mtn. Grove in the first round of the Missouri Class 3, District 2 Tournament Tuesday night at Cabool, advancing to the semifinals game tonight (Thursday) at 7:30. Ava, entering the tournament as the No. 3 seed, won 67-39, with balanced scoring from four players in double…
Kiwanis Club of Ava is proud to announce that the club received the Distinguished Club Award at the Mid Winter Conference held in Springfield on Feb. 25-27. The award is in recognition of meeting the criteria from the district and is awarded for the Kiwanis year Oct. 1, 2009-Sept. 30,…
With the weather turning warmer, it’s nice to be able to get back into a regular routine of meetings. On Feb. 24, we welcomed February Citizens of the Month, some family members and Assistant Principal David Williams. We always look forward to our citizens meeting on the 4th week of…
James D. Cain, 47, of Mtn. Grove was arrested in Texas County on Friday, Feb. 25, on a Douglas County warrant for 1st degree felony burglary, 1st degree felony domestic assault and misdemeanor theft/stealing. The charges stemmed from an altercation that occurred in the Vanzant area of Douglas County on…
FOR SALE TELEVISIONS, REPAIR – BUY – sell – trade. Phone 417-924-3350 18-tf GOOD CLEAN USED furniture, appliances and misc. The Wishing Well 400 No. Hwy 5, Ava, Mo 417-683-8730. 40-tf HAY FOR SALE, locally grown, square bales; high quality alfalfa $5.50, 683-4956 or 543-0929. 47-tf HAY FOR SALE, 4×5…
The Ozarks Native Plant Society will hold their Tuesday, March 15 meeting at the Missouri Department of Conservation Ozarks Regional Office at 551 Joe Jones Blvd in West Plains. The meeting is open to residents of Howell, and surrounding counties including Arkansas. The group meets each third Tuesday during the…
The annual Intramural Basketball Tournament sponsored by Ava High School National Honor Society will begin Thursday, March 10, with games continuing March 11-12, and March 15. The third and fourth grade games will be played in the middle school gym beginning at 5:30 p.m. Fifth and sixth grade games will…
By River Stillwood I’m a dog person. Always have been. Don’t get me wrong, I like cats. I’ve even had one so near and dear to my heart that when he died, I wept for days. He came to me late one night during finals week my first year of…
Free Open Gym Night for Families is scheduled for Friday, March 11, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at the MOCH Wellness Center. The event is being hosted for youth and their families; however, children 8-years-old and under, must be accompanied by an adult. The evening will be filled with various…
WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The National Wild Turkey Federation has announced that Douglas County Conservation Agent Mark Henry was selected as the 2010 National Wild Turkey Federation Wildlife Officer of the year for the state of Missouri. “It’s a pleasure to see Mark receive this award,” said Larry Neal, the…
25 Years Ago February 27, 1986 John Mackey and Sonia Lansdown were crowned 1986 Ava High School Hoop King and Queen in ceremonies at the AHS gym last Friday night. The city of Ava took delivery Monday on the 1986 dump truck that was purchased recently from Zane Gray Chevrolet…
By Ethel McCallie Well, howdy doody, there, all of you nice lovely and friendly folks in good ole Ava, Missouri, which I consider my home state, and town. I just had to write and tell you about all the snow we have here in Oklahoma. It was 17 inches deep…
Dr. Norman C. Estes, of Peoria, Illinois, has been named to the Best Doctors List in America for 2011-12. Dr. Estes is a professor and chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (UICOMP). Estes has directed UICOMP’s Department of Surgery since…
By River Stillwood With the days lengthening and the weather warming, it’s time to start hardening off your seedlings and starts and prepare them for the garden. To do that, you’ll want to provide them with a protected environment in which they can safely adjust to outside temperatures. The best…
Douglas County Commissioners met last Thursday for a regular meeting, transacting business as usual; however, no decisions were made. Commissioners did meet with Heather Peugh, director of the West Plains District Office for Rep. Jo Ann Emerson; and Gene Oakley who is the deputy director for the MOBroadbandNow program in…
Douglas County Beaglers and Tri-County Beaglers of Mountain Grove will host the Missouri State Championship for Kids in Mansfield Saturday, May 28. The youth beagle hunt event takes place on the grounds of Top of the Ozarks Shooters Facility in Mansfield, Mo. The event which is sanctioned by the United…
A number of local artist have donated examples of their work to be sold in the silent auction at the annual chili supper that benefits the Skyline Area Volunteer Fire Department. This oil painting of the old store building in Downtown Champion was created by Pat Michaud of Marshfield and…
On Saturday, March 19, the Spring CFAM Meeting and the 23rd Annual Cystic Fibrosis Music will be held at the Civic Center at West Plains, approx. from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. beginning with a silent auction, followed by a live auction of donated items.…
Rev. Lee Hampton and Wilma Jean (Williams) Hampton were married February 26, 1958 by the Rev. Ira Bray of Goodhope, Missouri. Lee and Wilma have many happy memories over the years and sad ones as well, but by the grace and mercy of God, we are thankful that things are…
