A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and great weekend. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. We hope you will be up and about real soon. Our sympathy to all who have lost…
Norma Stillings attended the meeting of the Nubbin Ridge Homemakers, at the Sonshine Café, Thursday afternoon. Eva Painter was the hostess. Norma drove out to Skyline School for a meeting of the University Extension Council, Thursday evening. Norma Stillings joined with some of the Retired Teachers for lunch at the…
September 11th, well I think we made it through this day without any major disasters. I didn’t listen to much news today and of course the Sunday paper came out early with most of it dedicated to 9-11-01. Such a terrible, terrible day, even the cartoons were about it. All…
This beautiful Lord’s day, we were very blessed by a special song sung by Miss Branetta McNiece and her Sunday school teacher, Mrs. Lola Mayberry after opening worship service with congregational singing. We were then treated to an instrumental with Bro. Glen Dale Robertson on banjo and Bro. Bill Coats…
Last weeks news – Our attendance for Wednesday night Bible study was 16. This week we continued our study over the book of Genesis. Sunday morning we started out with prayer requests. Sunday school lesson was over Luke 16-17:11. After Sunday school we sang songs and heard testimonies. Bro. Scott…
Bro. Dan opened up in prayer then he led the congregation in some songs. Bro. Darrel taught a good lesson from Luke, chapter 8. It was good to have Darrel and Helen back. We were glad to have Marie, Danny and Don back after Marie’s sickness. Bro. Danny Snider will…
It was a beautiful Lord’s Day, as we opened with singing and so many prayers for our families and friends. We have some in the hospital, some with company, some still not able to come, we miss you all. Brother Dennis read from Numbers, telling us when the Lord says…
My news will cover two weeks because I didn’t get my items written on time due to the holiday. First off, our Degase family and friends reunion went well with most all of our families present. It was a nice day and a very enjoyable one, for myself anyway, because…
The cool, crisp weather sure has been nice. Pray for rain, it sure is hard on the farmers feeding hay and the shortage of water in the ponds. Thursday night we had a good number out for learning to study your Bible with Melany Stevens and her assistant, Hayley Roberts,…
Hello from our home to your home, the weather has been a shock to our physical systems this week as the temperature went from 100 degrees daytime to 70 degrees at night and then the daytime temps being 70 degrees and 50 degrees at night. Now, we have nothing against…
Monday morning, September 12th, a nice fall like morning, but oh my we need rain bad. Brandon said a pretty good chance this week. First thing my new great granddaughter arrived last Saturday, Hayden Josie, 7 lbs 14 ozs, Jamie (Hutchison) and Devin Snodgrass are the proud parents, Bailee and…
Opening prayer to start our morning service was by Joie Welker. This week in our Sunday School lesson we explored the power of God’s word and laws has to change the face of our communities as it is passed down through the generations. Our specials in rememberance of 9-11 and…
“Therefore, will I also deal in fury, mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity and though they cry in mine ears with a loud voice, yet will I not hear them,” Ezekiel 8:18. Monday, Labor Day, my sister, Christine Clayton, and my brother, Orville Clayton, and wife,…
There is a man in the Old Testament that is commonly known for his length of age and is recognized by most as being the longest-lived man in history. His name is Methuselah and he lived for nine hundred and sixty nine years. When Methuselah was two hundred and thirty…
It’s Hootin’ An’ Hollarin’ week already! Time waits for no one, and this year is no exception, since the third weekend of September came quickly. The “Historium” is a new attraction this year in the old McDonald store building. There will be lots of antiques on display. There have been…
This week we had thirteen people weigh in with a total weight-loss of nine and 1/2 lbs. Three people stayed the same weight. Billy was high-loser. Sharon presented the program with an article from realage.com entitled, “This Fat Will Make You Thin”, about the benefits and good sources of Omega…
Sunday, September 11 was the twelfth Sunday after trinity. Since it was also the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack in New York and Washington, Bishop Hartley included special prayers for the nation and for the lost in the attacks in his pastoral prayers. His sermon was based on…
Sunday morning service was opened with prayer requests and prayer then the praise team, Curly Rawlings, Shelden Walker, Melanie Breeding and Richelle Shelton, did an awesome job of leading praise songs. Brother Roberts brought the message from Hebrews 4:12, “Back To the Bible.” Sunday evening service was a short business…
We began our Lord’s Day service by standing and reading from Jeremiah 31. Prayer requests were given. Doyle Humbyrd prayed. Following the singing, happy birthday was sung to Josh, Israel and Jesse Dalton. Stan Humbyrd prayed the offertory prayer as he and Brad Siler received our Lord’s tithes and offerings…
The weather has been beautiful the last week or so, as for me the temperature could stay this way. We’ve had sadness in our family, over the passing away of our sister, Reatha Haas. Her obituary will be found in the paper. She had been in ill health for some…
“Finally, brethrenm whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there by any praise, think of these things,” Philippians 4:8. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday…
The Jubilee Singers sang a special song before Pastor Bob Sorensen brought a message he called, “One nation under God.” The use of the phrase, “under God,” in the Pledge of Allegiance is under attack. On September 11, 2001, we were stunned when terrorists flew airplanes into the World Trade…
Sunday I went to the Breshears Reunion while Bob and Linda went to church. On Saturday Bob, Linda and I went to the Seymour Apple Festival and we also visited with Carol Johnson. Bob called to tell me he would be coming from Mtn. Grove to do some work for…
Our menu for the week is Monday, September 19—Cheeseburger, onion, tomato, lettuce, potato salad, cake. Tuesday, September 20—Chicken and dumplings, peas and carrots, salad, sherbet. Wednesday, September 21—Ham and beans, cornbread, potatoes, tomatoes, peach crisp. Thursday, September 22—Open face roast beef sandwich, salad, rosy applesauce. Friday, September 23—Beef and noodles,…
Today is a beautiful September day. The leaves are just beginning to change color in some areas. We still have roses in bloom and our holly has little sprouts growing. We have planted colorful mums in the planter boxes out front. Mums come in the most beautiful colors these days.…
I talked with Bonnie Phipps and she said she had been watering her plants and the grass around them are green, but the rest of her yard sure needs some rain though they got a little, over a half of an inch of rain Saturday. Last Monday and Tuesday I…
I hope everybody is enjoying the cooler temperatures lately. I heard that a few people around had a light frost one morning. It has been really pleasant to get outside in the cooler weather and work in the yard some. Greg and Lisa Potter walked in a lupus fundraiser in…
NOTICE TO PUBLIC: Douglas County All Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Douglas County, with the assistance of South Central Ozark Council of Governments, has begun the process of preparing an update to its 2004 All Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan is pursuant to Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) requirements. The purpose…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION II – PROBATE In the Estate of ) EDWIN LEE MORPETH ) Deceased ) Case No. 11DG-PR00048 ) NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE On the 13th day of September, 2011, VALERIE MCCOY was appointed the Personal Representative of the estate…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE: Default having been made in the payment of the debt and the performance of the obligations of the notes described in and secured by a Deed of Trust dated July 13, 1998 executed by April Shannon, David Shannon and Lisa Shannon as single persons and Mary…
By Mindy Crandall – as told by lifetime coach and mentor, Larry Silvey The 1986 Ava Bears Varsity Football Team was under the instruction of Head Coach, Larry Silvey, who led them to a 9-2 record and a SCA and District Championship. They were the first Ava team to go…
Mt. Tabor Church was host for their Annual Old Folk’s Day, Sunday, September 11, 2-4 p.m. After a song and welcome by Pastor Dennis Shumate, the congregation joined in for an afternoon of fellowship and fun. There were several taking part with readings, poems, songs and Brother Tom Johnson gave…
Here we were favored with a good rain late Saturday, some color is showing up in the lawn grass since and with the morning dew may just bring back the green grass. God has continued to bless our church with souls being saved, people joining the church, and faithful men,…
Roy Hampton opened Sunday school with the reading of Matthew 7 then led in prayer, Judge not that ye be not judged. Lee Hampton taught the adult class from the 23rd chapter of Luke. Jesus before Pilate and Herod. Pilate said to the chief priests and to the people, “I…
Arlene Boeddeker came one day and helped me put together a big mailing for my job. Then Rex dropped by and a bit later Kim Fincher dropped by. Tuesday Jeff Reeves came and did quite a bit of weed eating for me and helped me fix the umbrella on my…
Donna Dodson was here on Tuesday. Rheba Pool walked down one day and brought me some dessert. Donna and one of my nurses was here also. Amy Hill, Challa and Axle was here on Thursday night. Quin Breeding came over after Mighty Mite practice to wait for Keith and Melanie,…
Greetings in the name of the Lord. Wednesday night is mid week Bible study with Steve Wilkerson as the teacher. If you don’t have a week day service, come join us at 7:00 Sunday morning service was a blessing. We had a very good service. The special singing was by…
One of the highlights of the 29th Champion School Reunion was the guided tour of the Recreation of the Historic Emporium over on the North Side of the Square. It was fairly empty at the time with no fixtures or merchandise. Vaughn Henson was heard to say that all it…
Church started with Sunday morning singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. Prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was The Example Church, I Thess. 1-10 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Specials were by Jake Lawson, Abby Lawson,…
What wonderful weather we are having. I don’t think we could describe more perfect days than the last few days have been. At church is is so nice to have the windows open and feel the breeze blowing. Friday night we went to Breedon’s singing, I have to admit we…
Hello again. Ahh, this cooler weather is so invigorating. It makes one feel like accomplishing more than one is, actually, physically able to do in one day. There are lots of chores that need to be done before winter sets in. I’ll have to pace myself or I’ll probably get…
Billy Fletcher went with Edgar and Sharon Stewart for lunch Sunday at Rusty Spurs in Seymour to celebrate Edgar’s birthday. Billy’s Aunt Jean Daugherty visited with him several times this week. Cliff and Debra Bohnstedt drove down from Springfield, Monday morning to visit with Debra’s mother, Norma Stillings. Debra prepared…
There is not much news to report this week. Pleasant Ridge did enjoy the lower temperatures on Sunday and had a good turnout for Church. Pastor Carl brought the morning message from Hebrews 10:7-18, Christ Sacrificed Once and For ALL. Laveta and Susie had 13 in Children’s Church. Specials were…
This Lord’s Day seems to have been the transition from summer to fall, the warm winds in the morning and the cool breeze in the evening. We were blessed at morning worship service by a special from Bro. Gary Martin. The morning message from Psalm 115, regarding in whom we…
Sunday school opened with prayer. Dan led the singing and taught the class. Darrel and Helen went out of town. The penny march was taken. We had some specials songs. Pastor Garry preached from Ephesians. His text was Heavenly Places in Christ Jesus. We sure enjoy his preaching. Sunday night…
Everyone was thankful for the cooler weather Sunday morning, and waiting for rain to go with it. We had many prayer requests, some recovering, others continue with health problems, and some bereaved, remember each one. Brother Dennis read from John 4:47, as well as a few others. His main topic…
A 125-year celebration is being planned for Saturday, October 8, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., at Mt. Tabor General Baptist Church. Tentative plans are for an outdoor gathering, weather permitting. There will be entertainment, featuring gospel singing groups, food provided, some reading of church history, comments from former pastors, as…
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“Ask the Lord for rain. In the season of late rain. It is the Lord who cause storms and He will provide rainstorms for them, grass in the fields for everyone,” Zecheriah 10:4. Two weekends ago Zoe Shull stayed with Ralph and Dana Brazeal. Last Monday Gary and I went…
Three people were visiting and viewing the Grand Canyon — an artist, a pastor and a cowboy. As they stood on the edge of that massive abyss, each one responded with a cry of exclamation. The artist said, “Ah, what a beautiful scene to paint!” The minister cried, “What a…
It is unpredictable whether “routine plans” can be carried out as I experienced last week, and spent some time in Baxter County Regional Hospital. I appreciate those helpful ones who stayed with me there for moral support and my daughter who got me home. Best wishes to Paul Breyne who…
This week we had thirteen people weigh in, with a total weight-loss of twenty-two and 3/4 lbs. One person stayed the same weight. Ulla was high-loser. Billy’s name was drawn to receive free dues for the month of September. Linda and Vince received charms for walking 100 miles each. Congratulations to these folks! Kathleen…
Sunday, September 4 was the eleventh Sunday after trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the gospel for the day, St. Luke 18:9, the parable of the Pharisee and the publican, which contrasts the arrogance of the Pharisee with the humility of the publican: “for everyone that exalted himself shall…
Sunday morning service was opened with the band playing some good old time hymns. Then congregational hymns were sung while greeting and welcoming everyone. Little Mister Lucas Hamby was introduced to everyone. I sang the special then Brother Roberts brought the message from I John 4:8, “ Greatest Work.” Those…
Heart of the Hills Food Harvest items was collected. Prayer requests were given and LeaAnn Crum prayed this prayer. Happy birthday was sung to Connie Johnson. Testimonies were shared and Martin Hodges and LeaAnn Crum did the special music. Pastor Neal prayed and read from Luke 9, the demonic son. …
Norma Cross and I drove to Owasso, Oklahoma a couple days last week to be with our sister, Reatha Haas, who was very ill then we got word last evening that she passed away and in heaven at 6 p.m.yesterday. Sunday there will be a service in Skatook, Oklahoma before…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday weekend. The card and domino players had a cookout to pass the time of day on Monday as most family members did their own thing for Labor Day. Our hats off to Ellis Stephens…
The 26th Annual Breshears-Hylton Reunion was held on Sunday, September 11 at the Ava City Park. 90 family members and friends enjoyed the day. The adults enjoyed visiting, sharing stories and pictures. The younger ones played on the playground, football, tennis and getting more acquainted. Joe Allen Breshears was spokesman…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, September 19: 1. Mini Pancake, Orange…
By Mindy Crandall – as told by lifetime coach and mentor, Larry Silvey In 1976 Larry Silvey remained Head Coach and led the Ava Bears to a very impressive 8-2 record. This team was a very talented offensive team averaging 27.1 points a game. They rushed for 2,603 yards (8th…
Monday, Labor Day, found Champions delighted with the cooler temperatures and much immersed in reliving the Champion School Reunion of 2011. It was the twenty-ninth such gathering. The first one had three hundred in attendance. There were fewer this time with numbers ranging from 68 to 80. An astrick (*) beside a name…
August 31 – Wednesday evening service began with singing. Bro. Jeff was our leader tonight. He taught from the 17th chapter of Luke. Sister Melba led us in prayer. Many requests were mentioned. We had a real good service with everyone reading from the scriptures. Sister Janice taught our young…
Just over night what a big change in the weather and this Monday it is cool out there from the north wind and will last all week. That is okay by me. A warm welcome was extended to each of our guests and members Sunday. It is a joy to…
Opening Sunday school Roy Hampton gave a good talk about the Lord. How we ought to be thankful for the many blessings he gives us day by day. Lee Hampton taught the 22nd chapter of Luke for our lesson. We started over with Matthew and are just in Luke. We…
“Trust in the Lord with all thin heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths,” Proverbs 3:5-6. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after congregational singing. He read Psalms 115:3-11 for the devotion. Pastor David prayed for our prayer…
Norma Stillings and Darlene Sorensen sang a duet Sunday morning before Pastor Bob Sorensen brought a message from Romans 10:1-4 he called, “My hearts desire.” Although Paul had been sent to carry the gospel to the Gentile nations, his heart was broken for his own people. In Romans 10:1, he…
Bob, Linda and I attended church services Sunday morning. I enjoyed a visit by phone from Max and Pauline Singleton of Washington. I also talked to my sis, Violet, at Windsor. They’re feeling better. Bob and Linda were in Springfield on Saturday visiting with friends, shopping and going out to…
We appreciate all those who brought in fresh garden produce to the Center this summer and fall. We enjoyed all of them. Some of the items to bid on at our silent auction are a can of 60 packets of heirloom garden seeds from Baker Creek Seed in Mansfield, an…
With just 3 weeks to go, we’re in the final planning stages for this momentous project to benefit the youth of Douglas County and surrounding areas. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of it! We already have a lot of fine people who have stepped up to help…
Ken and Debbie Cederlind and Moe and Kaylynn Todd came down to Bonnie Phipp’s Friday and Cecilia Edwards came over and they ate dinner with Bonnie and they visited the rest of the day and then went back home. Bonnie said when she came out of the church Sunday there…
Last Weeks News – James and Linda Orick visited their niece and nephew, Connie and John Siler. We appreciate Connie for all she does for us. Donna Loveland visited Shelli Marler and Donna’s sister, Carolyn. Misty Bettis and Chris Wilkerson had a very nice wedding shower at Garrison Church Sunday.…
Hello from our home to your home. Well, here it is September already. Kids are back in school and it’s time to settle in to our Fall-Winter routine. For us this means our “Golden Age Games” to be held in Cabool this year. We are anticipating a wonderful day October 7th…
Bro. Doug Miller opened our Sunday morning with prayer and devotion. Our Sunday school lesson was on “Righteousness and Wisdom”, Proverbs, chapter 3. Our world has access to information as never before and while learning is widespread, wisdom is rare. There appears to be no common sense anymore. The Bible…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendant and prayer was given by Sister Annabell Walker. Sunday school lesson was The Macedonian Call, Acts 17:1-11 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Specials were performed by Lena Ingram and…
We had a good day quilting today and visiting and of course eating out. Our Pastors, Bro. Benny and Sis. Loretta Dewitt and Bro. Hesterlee came and worked in the kitchen painting and cleaning out cabinets to be painted. Bro. Fleetwood and Bro. Hesterlee are putting in a new hot…
Labor Day has come and gone. What did you do? Some people used it as a last excuse to spend some time at the lake or like me and my husband, we spent the weekend doing some extra labor around the house. We had an extra day off work, so…
Saturday morning I called a friend in Amite, LA. She was in her storm cubby hole due to a tornado warning for her area. Rosalie lives 20 miles west of Tony Williams, who used to own what is now Randy Boeddeker’s farm. Rosalie said she has concerns for Tony as…
My sympathy to the Ralph Turley family. Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday. I had a call from Debra Reed of Kansas on Tuesday. Megan Goforth visited me after school on Tuesday. Quin Breeding stayed with me Thursday night while Keith, Melanie, Megan and Macee went to…
September 6, 2011. Greetings in the name of the Lord. Sunday morning was a blessing. The weather was so refreshing, thank the Lord for that blessing. Special prayer requests were asked for Betty Smith, Tabitha, the James Coonts family, Mrs. Maggard, Miss Peg, James Brown, Connie and Leah, Nita Holt,…
This column is for fundraisers, benefits, or community functions for which a fee or membership dues are collected. Items will be printed in this column twice for a single fee of $5 for 20 words or less. ****** Benefit Singing to help Loretta Cornelius with medical expenses, Friday evening, 7…
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Douglas County Commission has been petitioned to close part of County Road 337-D as described. The part of County Road #337-D ( N-337 on county plat book) described as beginning at the point where County Road #337-D intersects the South line of the S-1/2 of section…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of ) JOHN HENRY BANEY ) Deceased ) Case No. 44P02040000056 ) AMENDED NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR COMPLETE SETTLEMENT AND PROPOSED ORDER OF DISTRIBUTION To All persons interested in the above referenced estate: You are hereby…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Billy D. Stewart and Sandi Stewart, Husband and Wife Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Billy D. Stewart and Sandi Stewart, Husband and Wife dated March 22, 2007 and recorded in the Office…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, September 12: 1. French Toast Sticks,…
Kevin Dale Lakey, 49 years, passed away on Sept. 10, 2011 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Kevin was born Jan. 28, 1962 in Gainesville, Mo., to Noble and Bonnie (Byerlee) Lakey. Kevin loved the outdoors and spent many hours fishing and canoeing on Bryant Creek near his home. Kevin…
Ronald (Ron) Smith, 65, of Marshall, Mo., died Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall, with Dr. Phil Soto and Rev. Vernon Maxted officiating. Visitation was held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday…
Betty Lou Kinyon, 74 years, 7 months, and 28 days old, passed away on Sept. 7, 2011 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Betty was born Jan. 10, 1937 in Ava, Mo., to Glenn and Gladys (Evilsisor) Witchey. Betty was a homemaker and resident of the Ava community…
Zelda Faye (Rennaker) Henderson was born June 28, 1916, in Douglas County, to Thomas Perry and Alta May Rennaker. She went to her heavenly home Sept. 5, 2011, in Magnolia Square Nursing Home, Springfield. She was married to John D. Henderson on Dec. 24, 1952. He preceded her in death.…
Reatha J. Haas, 85 years old, passed away Sept. 4, 2011, in her home with her loved ones by her side. Reatha was born Oct. 18, 1926, in Roy, Mo., to Lee and Mavie (Applegate) Jenkins. On Dec. 10, 1944, Reatha married Jim Haas. They lived in the Ava area…
Trinity Lutheran Church is participating in Back to Church Sunday, a national movement of churches to encourage formerly churched people to rediscover church and try it again. According to LifeWay Research, 38 percent of people are receptive or highly receptive to attending church. Eighty-two percent say they would be open…
Nubbin Ridge Club met Sept. 8 at the Sonshine Café in Ava, with Eva Painter as hostess. The meeting began with President Norma Stillings leading the reading of the Club Collect. The ladies offered ideas and discussed the DOW Achievement Day in Mtn. Grove later in October. Be collecting good…
I understand that several from our area attended the annual Seymour Apple Festival. I would have liked to have been present, however, I had to work and had to miss all of the fun. There were several from our family who ventured that way and they reported that it was…
Another week has gone by and they go so fast but we’ve had some beautiful days. We are needing rain around here. Glad it has cooled off. We lost a senior citizen in our area this week. Frank Tompkins of the Glendale area passed away. So sorry about that. He’s…
Rich and Betty Lou Montgomery of Columbia were here last week to attend the funeral of Betty Lou’s aunt, Zelda Henderson, of Springfield. Zelda was a sister of Betty’s father, the late Homer Rennaker and was 95 years old when she passed away. Accompanying the Montgomerys to the funeral was…
At approximately 6 a.m., Sept. 8, members of the South Central Drug Task Force, in coordination with the Phelps County Sheriff’s Department, Maries County Sheriff’s Department, Belle Police Department, Rolla Police Department, St. James Police Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol, concluded a long term narcotics investigation in Phelps…
The Ava Lady Bears were in West Plains last Saturday for a full day of tournament action. Ava won games over Doniphan 16-0 and East Carter 6-4, but lost to Springfield Kickapoo 9-2 and West Plains 11-2. Last Thursday, Sept. 8, the Lady Bears hosted Logan-Rogersville and scratched and clawed…
Two certified Hunter Education classes are scheduled in Douglas County this month. The first class will be held this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16 and 17, at the Ava Middle School cafeteria. Class time will be from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16 and 8 a.m. to 3…
Next week, Sept. 19-23, will be Homecoming Week at Ava High School with special Spirit Week activities planned every day. The theme for Homecoming will be “Adventures in Wonderland” with special days focusing on Alice In Wonderland topics. For example, Monday will be Pajamas Day. (As Alice gently falls asleep…
Edward J. Hamill, state executive director, Farm Service Agency, announced effective Sept. 7, 11 counties in Missouri will have FSA disaster loans available due to combined effects of hail, high winds, flooding, widespread drought and excessive heat which occurred April 1 and continuing. Counties approved for disaster loans include Howell,…
What the Economy Needs Right Now Wrapped in rhetoric, the president and congressional leaders are bringing ideas to the discussion about how to get our economy moving. Some are thoughtful ideas, some are old ideas disguised as new ones, some are workable and some are not. At least the focus…
Captain Dwayne F. Isringhausen, commanding officer of Troop G, Willow Springs, announces a new location for driver testing in Hartville. Effective Oct. 1, the driver examination station will move to the Wright County Courthouse Annex, 114 S. Main Street, in Hartville. The telephone number at that location is (417) 741-6400.…
The Carl Neiman Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at 7 p.m. Thursday in the basement of the Ava General Baptist Church. The meeting was called to order by Regent Sandra Walker. The Pledge of Allegiance and the American’s Creed were recited. The meeting was opened with…
Constitution Day is observed each year on Sept. 17 to commemorate the signing of the Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787. Since 1955, the Daughters of American Revolution (DAR) have also commemorated Constitution Week Sept. 17-23. On Tuesday, members of the local chapter of Carl Nieman Chapter National Society Daughters of…
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is once again planning its coats for kids softball tournament. If you would like to place a team in the tournament or make a donation call 683-8787 after 5 p.m. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has distributed over 150 coats to local children in Douglas County since…
The Ava Bears Cross country team traveled to Willow Springs on Thursday, Sept. 8 for the Steve Waggoner Invitational Cross Country Meet that hosted 24 schools. Steve Waggoner, the father of Chris Waggoner, head cross country and track coach for Willow Springs, passed away two years ago. Mr. Waggoner worked…
Remembering 9/11 Just as most Americans can recall where they were at that moment, I clearly remember working in my office in the Capitol when terrorists attacked on 9/11. In a moment, the nation was shocked by tragedy – mourning loved ones who were lost, wondering how this could ever…
A pair of fourth quarter interceptions by Ava’s Kevin Philpott that resulted in Bears touchdowns at Cabool last Friday night made an otherwise close game look like a blowout in the line score as Ava defeated Cabool 33-12. Ava held a one touchdown lead, 19-12 after three periods, but two…
At last week’s meeting, we were joined by representatives from Plainview, Ava Public and Ava Victory Academy Schools. Glenda was able to work with them to schedule Terrific Kids presentations for this school year. It was our pleasure to visit with them and purchase their lunch. Our District Governor has…
A Lakeview, Ark. man died last Thursday afternoon of injuries suffered in a one-car crash on Highway 5 north of Ava. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Marvin W. Clausen, 76, was pronounced dead by Dr. Kenneth Larson at 2:24 p.m. Thursday at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Larson was driving…
The bridge over Bryant Creek on Route 76 east of Ava is scheduled to be closed Sept. 19, so the bridge can be replaced, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. The new bridge on Route 76 is scheduled to open to traffic by Nov. 12. The bridge project in Douglas…
Cabool freshmen came to Ava Monday night, Sept. 12, and slipped out of town with a win. Ava scored first on an interception by Kane Thompson that was returned for a touchdown. The 2-point conversion attempt failed. The Bears then had a punt blocked for a safety and led 6-2…
The Ava Middle School Bears played the Cabool Bulldogs at Cabool on Thursday, Sept. 8. The 7th grade Bears evened their record at 1-1 with a 14-0 victory. The game was scoreless until Ava’s Brandon Johnson rumbled 51 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter. The run capped a…
The Ava 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams started the season off with two home matches, and two wins! On Sept. 8 Ava was host to the West Plains Zizzers. Ava 7th grade won the match in three games. Ava won the first game 25-16, but game two went to…
The JV Lady Bears are vastly improving. That is the word from Coach Christy Stockdale. “We played remarkably better in the Marshfield tournament,” she said. The tournament had eight teams with each pool consisting of four teams. Ava took third in the pool and played for fifth against Marshfield freshmen.…
The Ava Lady Bears improved their record to 5-5 and finished 2nd this past weekend at the annual Forsyth Tournament. The Lady Bears defeated Sparta 25-21, 25-15, Conway 25-16, 25-22, and Bradleyville 25-4, 25-11 in pool play. “We don’t typically play Sparta in pool play at Forsyth, so it was…
The Ava Board of Aldermen created a new position for the City of Ava Tuesday evening when they voted to hire Shawn MacMillan to manage computer and technology tasks for city departments. As Information Technology (IT) manager, MacMillan will be responsible for technology needs, computer systems, programming, data storage and…
Bob Ross, of Ava, Mo., is a new member of the American Angus Association®, reports Bryce Schumann, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Mo. The American Angus Association, with nearly 30,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world. Its…
Child Passenger Safety Week Is Sept. 18-24 JEFFERSON CITY – According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, three out of four safety seats are improperly installed. During Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 18-24, parents and other caregivers across Missouri can have certified child passenger safety technicians inspect their car…
CAPE GIRARDEAU — The Missouri Labor Department concluded an investigation finding that Larry McElroy of Blackhawk Electric Company in Cape Girardeau violated the prevailing wage law and falsified certified payroll records. “Failing to pay workers is shameful and illegal–but attempting to outsmart investigators with fake payroll records is a criminal…
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Education is seeking charter students for a new online professional master’s degree program in higher education/student personnel. Designed for higher education professionals interested in advancing their careers in administration at a college or university while retaining their current jobs, the program…
Gainesville School District included in the group. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service’s State & Private Forestry program, awarded almost $6 million in grants to six public schools for Fuels for Schools projects. The grants were funded through The American Recovery and Reinvestment…
JEFFERSON CITY – Battle of the Belt, a high school seat belt challenge, will be groovin’ this year thanks to incentives provided by Ford Driving Skills for Life. Through a grant provided by the Governors Highway Safety Association, Ford Driving Skills for Life donated $20,000 worth of iTunes cards to…
JEFFERSON CITY – Insurance payouts from the May 22 Joplin tornado have now exceeded $1 billion, according to the Missouri Department of Insurance. “Joplin’s recovery requires a solid public-private partnership, and the insurance industry is clearly leading the private sector efforts,” said John M. Huff, director of the Missouri Department…
Missouri’s contested “Facebook law” got a makeover from legislators and education groups on Wednesday, Sept. 7, when they unanimously agreed to have local districts create their own policies regarding teachers’ communication with students via Facebook, texting and other private means. The Senate Education Committee voted 8-0 in favor of the…
25 Years Ago September 11, 1986 Madam Sensation, a beautiful sorrel mare owned by Spencer (Pop) Jenkins, Sedalia, is the new World Grand Champion Missouri Fox Trotter. Monday, Oct. 6, has been proclaimed Circus Day in Ava, Mayor Bud Norman signed the proclamation at City Hall this week with…
Marsha Evans, moving to Springfield after 33 years at Century Bank of the Ozarks, was honored at a going away party Thursday, Sept. 8. She received a clock engraved with the bank’s mill wheel logo. Marsha worked at both Gainesville and Ava offices over the years, her last position being…
“HEAT Is On” Campaign will kick off with Interstate 44 enforcement September 17-18 Summer is a hot time for travel, which unfortunately brings an increase in traffic-related accidents and fatalities. For the past three summers, Missouri law enforcement has turned up the HEAT with High Enforcement Action Teams on Missouri…
JEFFERSON CITY –– The role of food in the 19th century Ozarks will be celebrated Saturday, Sept. 17 at Nathan Boone Homestead State Historic Site. Whether it was sold at market or consumed on the farm, food affected every part of daily life for farmers in southwest Missouri. “Homestead Harvest”…
By River Stillwood The weather has been rough, these last few months. The persistent heat. The lingering drought. But summer is growing haggard. Autumn is ready to pounce. Already the box elders are losing their leaves and walnut canopies look moth eaten and threadbare. Sassafras is turning orange and sumac,…
The recent elk introduction into southern central Missouri will be the topic of the Ozarks Native Plant Society meeting to be held Tuesday, Sept. 20. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Ozarks Regional Office of the Missouri Department of Conservation, 551 Joe Jones Blvd, West Plains. Residents of Howell County and…
The late Bob Holt and his impact on Ozark culture and musical traditions is one of the featured presentations. WEST PLAINS – “Internal Conflict and Civil Wars: 1861-2011” is the theme of the fifth annual Ozarks Studies Symposium set for Sept. 22-24 at the West Plains Civic Center. The event…
Dr. Taylor Woods will stay on as senior advisor to the Director on livestock industry issues JEFFERSON CITY – Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler announced Dr. Linda Hickam as Missouri’s State Veterinarian today in Jefferson City. A native of Columbia, Mo. and graduate of the University of Missouri College…
The 4th Annual Tri-County Youth Horse Show will be held Saturday, Sept. 17, at the versatility arena at MFTHBA show grounds, north of Ava. The show starts at 12 noon, and on-site concessions will be available. The first Tri-County Youth show was deemed a success in the spring of 2008…
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