Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like Missouri’s travelers to include safety when planning their Labor Day weekend. Col. Replogle strongly urges the use of seat belts when traveling in any kind of vehicle and life jackets when on a Missouri lake, river, or stream.…
Registration for Ava Mighty-Mites football will be held at the Ava City Park next to the swimming pool on Wednesday, Aug. 24, and Thursday, Aug. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. Mighty-Mites football is for children in 1st through 6th grades. The registration fee is $25 and equipment will be…
Ozark Action Inc., is currently seeking board members to represent the Douglas and Ozark County Private Sector. Ozark Action Inc. (OAI) is a community action agency which aims to assist individuals and families toward increased economic self-sufficiency. It provides emergency services, affordable housing programs, weatherization assistance, Head Start, Workforce Development…
The Nubbin Ridge Club met Aug. 11, at 1 p.m., at the Sonshine Café in Ava for their regular meeting, with Geraldine Gray as hostess. President Norma Stillings led the reading of the Club Collect. Nadine read “Neighborly Love” and Luke 10:27 from “Our Daily Bread” devotions. Roll call was…
Today’s choir special was: “I’ll Be a Friend to Jesus.” Morning Specials were by Carla Bates and Sharon Renfrow singing “Help is on the Way” and Rick and Helen singing “I Know a Man Who Can.” We had Children’s Church with teacher Sandy Housley. Upcoming Events: Women’s Conference in Hartville…
Happy 102nd birthday to Lura Simmerman. Lura has been a lifelong resident of the south side of the county and is the oldest former student of the Sherrow School. She is now a resident at the Seymour Nursing Home. Grandson Nicholas reported that she looked like she was enjoying herself…
CBCO Blood Drive Wednesday, Aug. 24 At Ava High School Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will host a blood drive at Ava High School on Wednesday, Aug. 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CBCO has issued a Code Yellow alert for A Positive and O Positive blood types.…
This picture was left on the porch of a house on SE 18th Avenue in Ava. The homeowner does not know the people nor for whom the picture was intended. If you recognize the young people in the picture or know who was supposed to receive it, contact the Herald…
Improvements and New Dinner Items Discussed Board members of the Ava Lions Club met with the board of directors of the Missouri Fox Trotters at the Fox Trotter headquarters north of Ava Tuesday evening, Aug. 9, to discuss possible improvements to the Lions Concession building. One item presented by the Lions…
Dry Weather Can Lead To a Lethal Lunch Most people don’t think of grass as poison, but dry weather and drought can turn a pasture dangerous. Nitrates and prussic acid built to lethal levels in the stems and leaves of some plants as the hot days of July and August…
Amy Lynn Jakusz, daughter of Mitch and Nancy Jakusz of Theodosia, and a 2007 graduate of Ava Victory Academy, is among 471 students who participated in Evangel University’s 53rd annual commencement ceremony on May 6, 2011. She graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in special education/elementary…
Highway 14 at Fox Creek was reopened to traffic Monday morning after being closed all summer for bridge replacement. The bridge was closed on June 6 and was scheduled for completion on July 29. However, unforeseen delays prolonged the work and the highway was not reopened until Monday, Aug. 15.…
Ava High School will recognize players from the SCA and district championship football teams of 1985 and 1986 at Ava’s first home game of the 2011 season on Sept. 2. The game will be a battle of the Bears with Ava hosting Willow Springs in SCA action. Former athletic director…
In 1984 new fire departments were established in both eastern Douglas and eastern Ozark counties. Formed at virtually the same time were Dora Volunteer Fire Department in Ozark County and Eastern Douglas County Volunteer Fire Department in Douglas County. Both departments are alive and well today and share a common…
There will be two Hunter Education classes offered in Douglas County this fall. The first class will be held on 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 p.m. on…
COLUMBIA–August and early September offer a reprieve from the scorching heat of summer and an opportunity to put vegetables on the dinner table well into fall. Fall planting, sometime called succession planting, takes advantage of garden plots after summer crops are harvested and removed. Falling temperatures on the horizon means…
Fighting for Our Post Offices The U.S. Postal Service is a fundamental part of life in America – and especially in rural America. Unlike our counterparts in urban areas, Americans in rural places like Southern Missouri rely on the Postal Service to deliver prescription drugs, retail shipments, business mail and…
Captain Dwayne F. Isringhausen, commanding officer of Troop G, Willow Springs, announces that a DWI Saturation will be held in Wright County sometime in the month of August. A sobriety checkpoint will also be conducted in Texas County sometime in the month of August. The Missouri State Highway Patrol, in…
The Drug Courts Coordinating Commission looked at three areas of performance when assessing the grade: (1) the low number of repeat offenders that graduate from the 44th Circuit’s Drug Court; (2) the low cost per Drug Court participant; and (3) the Drug Court’s compliance with the 10-key Components for Drug…
Summer break is over for children at the Norwood School, and that means the children of Wright County Children’s Home will be attending their new school. One may think it would be safe to assume that things will slow down a little for the house parents during the week. However,…
The annual Mt. Zion Camp Meeting begins on Sunday, Aug. 21 and runs through the next week, ending on Sunday, Aug. 28. The Camp Meeting was begun in the early years of the 20th century as a time of spiritual fellowship and evangelistic outreach to the community. The workers this…
In addition to the more than $23,000 Missouri NEA has sent to Joplin through its Humanitarian Outreach Project for Education Fund, the organization delivered 10,000 books Aug. 13, a generous donation from the National Education Association’s Washington affiliate. MNEA’s HOPE Fund has never played a more influential role in supporting…
The Ava Football Bears will participate in a preseason Jamboree this Friday night, but it won’t be at Lebanon as previously announced. The Bears will travel to Camdenton instead. It seems the jamboree at Lebanon was to have only involved two teams – Ava and the Yellow Jackets. The state…
Things are picking up again as we begin a new school year! Very soon, we will begin scheduling Terrific Kids presentations and we also hope to renew our Citizens of the Month campaign with Ava R-1 Schools. We have been invited to participate in a Sept. 24 fundraiser. Kiwanis will…
The Ava Art Guild’s monthly workshop will be wire wrapped jewelry. Wire wrapping is one of the oldest techniques for making jewelry by hand. In wire wrapping, jewelry is made using jewelry wire and findings similar to wire (like head-pins) to make components. Wire components are then connected to one…
Looking for a better way to manage arthritis pain? Not all arthritis pain relief comes from a bottle. The Arthritis Foundation in partnership with University of Missouri Extension will be offering the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program. Designed especially for people with arthritis, this class helps participants maintain their fitness levels…
By Sue Curry Jones There is no doubt that nervous tension surrounds the back-to-school frenzy and first day of school. The host of emotions for kids and some parents may range from excitement to anxiety to stress, to worry and dread –– or maybe a mixture of all of the…
JEFFERSON CITY – State Treasurer Clint Zweifel (ZWY-ful) issued a statement today about the continued strong fiscal health of the state’s $4 billion investment portfolio in light of recent market fluctuation. “Missourians should be confident in the health of their tax dollars I manage because those dollars are invested with…
25 Years Ago August 14, 1986 A shock wave vibrated through the Ava community last week when Springfield radio and television stations announced that the Emerson Electric plant in Ava would be closed leaving 450 people without jobs. Emerson officials were among those stunned by the broadcast because they…
Dear EarthTalk: What is a “dead zone” in an ocean or other body of water? – Victor Paine, Tallahassee, FL So-called dead zones are areas of large bodies of water—typically in the ocean but also occasionally in lakes and even rivers—that do not have enough oxygen to support marine…
Dove hunters need to think defensively and take extra care to avoid situations where they might hurt others. JEFFERSON CITY – Dove hunting is unique among Missouri’s hunting seasons in several ways, some of which make safety awareness extra important. Conservation Department statistics show that eight of 10 dove hunters…
Weather has favored reproduction, but finding a good hunting spot will take legwork. JEFFERSON CITY—Visit dove fields before opening day, and buy plenty of ammunition. That’s the advice from Missouri’s top dove expert. Resource Scientist John Schulz says Missouri doves have raised a bumper crop of young this year. Missouri’s…
The South Central Missouri – North Central Arkansas Civil War Roundtable will meet Saturday, Aug. 20, at the West Plains Public Library. The meeting will last from 2 – 4 p.m. Among discussion items, members will share their impression of the recent Wilson’s Creek Reenactment. The meeting is informal and…
JEFFERSON CITY –– Summer is not over yet and a family camping trip to a Missouri state park is a great way to celebrate the season. On Aug. 26-28, anyone who camps two nights in any of 10 selected state park campgrounds will receive a coupon for a free night…
HLM NEWS SERVICE – This time of year often finds parents frantic while shopping for the newest shoes, coolest clothes and latest high-tech gadgets. For the parents of teens in Douglas County, vaccinations, like those for meningitis, should be added to their back-to-school supply list. Meningitis is a dangerous infection…
Audra Ellen Ralfs, 79, passed to heaven Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at her home. She was born April 20, 1932, at Sweden, Missouri, to Archie and Ruth Plumb Pettyjohn. In 1961, she was married to Leroy Ralfs who preceded her in death on April 24, 1999. Mrs. Ralfs was a…
Last year, thousands of Missouri students raised funds for research and education in the fight against heart disease and stroke by participating in the American Heart Association’s Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart events throughout the state. In total, more than $1.2 million dollars were raised at almost…
ROLLA – Motorists who want to access eastbound Interstate 44 at mile marker 184 in Rolla will need to find alternate routes beginning August 22, weather permitting. H.D. Quadri Contractors, contractor for the Missouri Department of Transportation, will close the eastbound on-ramp to I-44 as part of a project to…
University of Texas MD Anderson pediatric oncologists share tips on talking to teens about tanning bed dangers. HOUSTON — With fall on the horizon, many teens will soon look to tanning beds to maintain their summer tan. Pediatric oncologists from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center urge parents…
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, small squares of grass hay, $3.50 683-4956 or 543-0929. 47-tf GOT BUGS? FOR termites,…
Dorothy Jean Thompson, 68 years, 5 months, and 5 days old, passed away on Aug. 8, 2011 at her home with her family by her side. Dorothy was born March 3, 1943 in Ft. Pierce, Fla., to Quentin and Hazel (Scott) Salter. She and Rudy lived and raised their children…
Alberta “Peach” (Mackey) Sellers peacefully passed away from this life into the presence of her Lord on Aug. 3, 2011. Alberta was born March 9, 1927, in Rome, Mo., to Lee and Jewell (Ritchie) Mackey. She was married to Leon Sellers on April 7, 1943, and they had 68 blessed…
Sandra Rodabaugh, 58 years, 4 months, and 30 days old, passed to heaven on Aug. 6, 2011 at her home. Sandra was born March 7, 1953 in Marion, Ind., to Dewey and Thelma (Havens) Foreman. She was a Christian and a member of the Ava Full Gospel Church in Ava.…
Lawrence Alvie Miller, 89 years, 0 months, and 8 days old, passed to heaven on Aug. 7, 2011 at his home with his family by his side. Lawrence was born July 30, 1922 in Silverton, Mo., in Douglas County to Hermie and Angie Miller. On Nov. 17, 1942 Lawrence and…
Cheryl Gay Hopper, 61 years, passed to heaven on Aug. 9, 2011 at her home with her family by her side. Cheryl was born Dec. 11, 1949 in Springfield, Mo., to Leonard and Mary (Gaulding) Owens. Cheryl was a lifelong resident of the Ava community. On Jan. 2, 1998 Cheryl…
Winifred A. Guignon, 94, of Ava, Mo., died May 16, 2011 in Forsyth Nursing and Rehab, Forsyth, Mo. Private services have been held. Winifred Boecher was born March 26, 1917 in Port Byron, Ill., the daughter of Henry and Josephine Olson Boecher. She had worked at Servus Rubber, Rock Island,…
David Walker Eisenhour passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011, at University Hospital in Columbia, Mo. He was 64. Born in St. Louis, Mo., to Benjamin and Dorothy Eishenhour on Sept. 19, 1946, David grew up in the St. Charles area. Music was David’s first love. At an early age…
Burrell Dean Detherage, age 57, of Warrensburg, died Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, at the Lee’s Summit Medical Center. He was born July 22, 1954, in Warrensburg, the son of Leo Glen and the late Betty Jean (Crowder) Detherage. Burrell married Julia Jean McGee on Aug. 30, 1975, and they had…
Oscar Benjamin Cunningham arrived in this world of Pastor Silas Cunningham and Della Davis Cunningham, July 2, 1927, near Oakside, Mo. God ushered him in Heaven Aug. 4, 2011 at the age of 84 years. Oscar grew into a happy young man and married Gladys Elaine Reese Jan. 3, 1946…
Harley Cox died July 29 at his home in East Moline, Ill., at the age of 74, from heart disease. He was born in Ava, Mo., to Orville and Edna Cox. He married Kathleen Morris in 1991 in Rock Island, Ill. Survivors include his wife; four children, four stepchildren; 12…
Lonnie Allen Combs, 61 years, passed away on Aug. 3, 2011 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Lonnie was born April 21, 1950 at Bradleyville, Missouri to Richard and Norma (Horner) Combs. On Aug. 29, 1969 Lonnie and Linda Jennings were married at Linda’s parents home in McClurg, Mo.…
Marjorie W. Beck Yancik, 92, of Gainesville, Mo., passed to heaven on Aug. 5, 2011 at Gainesville Healthcare Center. She was born April 21, 1919 in Glenrock, Wyo., to Clarence and Elsie (Silen) Cumpston. Marjorie lived for 40 years in California and 17 years in Oregon prior to moving to…
By Betty Lou (Epps) Moore I began school at Goodhope when I was 5 years old. My four brothers and a sister all went here. For the first three years all eight grades were in one room. When I started 4th grade, another teacher, Luna Newton, was hired for the…
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, August 15: No School Tuesday, August…
Calendar Of Events This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Wagner School Reunion, August 13 at the firehouse on Z Highway. Lunch will…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Max Allgood and Mary Ann Allgood, dated February 18, 2009, and recorded on March 2, 2009, Document No. 090310 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Douglas County, Missouri, the…
LEGAL NOTICE The Douglas County Health Department Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on proposed rates of taxes on August 22, 2011 at 2 p.m. at the Douglas County Health Department. 08-11-46-1t…
PUBLIC NOTICE All responsible public agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabilities who are under the jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the severity of the disability, including children attending private schools, children who live outside the district, but are attending a private school within the…
Since Sunday evenly we have had several rain showers and a cool down, very good for all who works out side. It came as a shock Wednesday morning when Rev. Oscar Cunningham was taken to Cox hospital after a heart attack and some time in the night his Angel came…
Opening Sunday school, Joe Lafferty read Psalms 13. Wilma Hampton led the opening prayer. Lee Hampton taught the 18th Chapter of Luke, the parable of the judge. We had questions and answers. Susie Sisco asked the blessing on the offering. We had congregational singing; Sue Sisco sang and read Psalms…
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. II Chronicles 7:14. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after…
Brian and Ashley Todd were guests at Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday. They are presently on deputation sharing their burden for souls in Costa Rica. Brian grew up a missionary kid in Costa Rica. He heard the gospel in Spanish and English all his life, but he was not saved until…
I know everyone has enjoyed the good rain and cooler temperatures. I’m feeling better now and have been to town once with Bob and Linda. I was ready to come home and rest after having breakfast. Bob, Linda and I have had several visitors the past week or so. Carol…
Hospice Compassus shares with us that temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit tend to cause COPD symptoms to flare up. Symptoms, which include shortness of breath, cough, and phlegm production, get worse when it is hot and humid. COPD is used to either describe both emphysema (smaller airways, as well as…
What a summer we’ve had so far. It’s been a hot one but we’ve had lots of cool stuff going on in the life of the church. Our White River camps were able to get kids together and have some fun as well as learning lessons about Jesus and how…
Lakota Blakey and Jett Coonce spent the day with me last Tuesday and Mark stopped by after he got off work and while he was still here Kay Hutchison stopped and picked up my news and she visited with Mark. Visiting in my home Wednesday afternoon was James, Lakota and…
NOMINATED CANDIDATES ANNOUNCEMENT DOUGLAS COUNTY SWCD BOARD ELECTIONS Let it be known that the Douglas County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold an election for one supervisor in each of two different territories in the county. Territory 2 (Findley, Benton, Spring Creek, Miller, Boone and Walls) and Territory 4…
Announcement of the Annual meeting of the Support the Handicapped Board of Douglas County The Support the Handicapped Board of Douglas County will meet Tuesday, August 16 at 6:00 PM at the Sheltered Workshop to set the levy for 2012. The Support the Handicapped Board administers the provisions of Missouri…
IN THE 44TH JUDICAL CIRCUIT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI In the Estate of: ) RUBY FERN PRICE, ) Deceased. ) Case No. 11DG- PR00028 ) Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Supervised Administration – Non- Resident Fiduciary) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of RUBY FERN PRICE, Decedent:…
Psalms 9:10 “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.” That doesn’t let any of us think we can do nothing. We can’t all be leaders but we can be…
God is so good to us. As I am writing this, we are getting a gentle rain outside. As a matter of fact, it has rained all day. I know my garden sure appreciates the good drink of water and our spirits enjoy the coolness it brings to the day.…
Thursday morning brought a wonderful inch of rain and lovely 74 degrees just after 7 a.m. I filled the Hummingbird feeder (a daily thing) and sat out on the porch just to enjoy the birds and the pleasant time, knowing it would soon blow away and return to humid heat. …
Another beautiful day the Lord has blessed us with. Prayer requests were many, our military men and women, the government, Connie and Leah Lee, Keller family, James Coonts. The Heart of the Ozarks, residents and staff always needs our prayers. The morning message was in Genesis, establishing the foundation of…
Champions awoke on Sunday morning full of gratitude. Every drop is a gift and no Champion takes rain for granted. Some who had not emptied their rain gauges from the recent little rain found themselves looking at something substantially over an inch in the precious little vile. One, perhaps out…
Caney came together Wednesday evening with song. Another of our youth led our services Wednesday; Wyatt Isaacs began by taking prayer requests/praise reports. Bro. Hi Lambeth led us in prayer. Wyatt read 1Samuel 17:30-55. He did a good job reading his scripture. We should be as David and trust in…
We had such a wonderful week at New Hope! We had our vacation bible school this week. The theme for our VBS was “Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus was a kid”. We had a wonderful turnout all week ranging from 24-30 kids attending nightly. We had fun and games, celebration time,…
Sunday school opened with prayer. Dan led the singing. Bro. Darrell taught the class from Luke, chapter 7. It was a good solid teaching. The penny march was taken. Bro. Dan celebrated a birthday. We had good church. Pastor Garry Hall preached from Job, chapter 1. His text was Tested,…
Services began being thankful for the rain the Lord has sent our way, counting our blessings, which are many. We continue to have several in need of prayer, and add new ones each week, always remember these each time you pray. We especially remember the bereaved, in their loss. Brother…
We welcomed our half an inch rainfall during this week’s hit and miss showers. Not early enough but appreciated until we receive more. The farmers who depend on their pasture and hay harvest to see them through the winter surely hate having to start feeding their hay while there would…
Hello from our home to your home, we are very thankful for the rain and the cooler weather. After so many days of extremely hot temperatures we have experienced a few nice showers of rain. Sunday night was a good one -made for sleeping. Last weeek was interesting day after…
Sunday school opened with a good morning from Bro. Marshall. We had a song and prayer requests were made. Prayer was led by Sister Peggy. Bro. Marshall read scripture from Proverbs 1:1-7. The Sunday school class began with Bro. Dallas leading in prayer. Sister Juanita read the lesson from Acts…
Opening prayer and devotion to start our Sunday morning was by Doug Miller. In our Sunday school classes, we studied about “Walking in God’s path” the pathway to God’s blessing begins with a desire to follow God’s calling on our lives. Happy birthday wishes went out to McKenzie Horstman, Chole…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as Superintendent prayer by Bro. Raymond Haden. Sunday school lesson was Esther 2:15-23 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson, we sang a song and Bro. Raymond Haden read a poem. Bro. Raymond and Naida Haden sang…
“Dog days of summer” are with us for a few more days, not the most comfortable time of the year! We have had some extreme heat lately, at least for our area. This is the time of the year when our good shade trees are appreciated. How nice to have…
This week we had a wonderful occurrence! We had a NO-GAIN MEETING where no one present had a temporary set-back of gaining weight for the week. Bravo! Keep up the good work! We had twelve people weigh in, with a total loss of nine and 1/2 lbs. Four people stayed the same…
Starworkers Club The meeting was called to order at 10 a.m. by Marie. Those present were Doris, Billy, Kitty, Carol, Marie, Stanley and Sharon. The hostess is Carol. We read the club collect and the pledge of allegiance, Devotion was read by Carol, God ‘s Been Good To Me. The…
Sunday, August 7 was the seventh Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the Old Testament reading for the day, Hosea 14 “Return, O Israel to the Lord your God, for you have stumbled because of your iniquity.” In this passage the prophet exhorts the Israelites to remember…
Sunday morning service was opened with music then prayer requests and prayer. We then had some hymns and welcomed everyone. Brother Roberts brought the message from Isaiah 40: 28-31, “Spiritual Renewal.” Sunday evening we had a Bible Trivia which was fun. Brother Randy and Sister Venita Brummet sang a special.…
Prayer concerns were shared for the unsaved, Chloe Wilson, Julie Tew, the families of Lonnie Combs, Oscar Cunningham and Jim Greathouse. We always remember our nation, leaders and troops. Debbie Pitts prayed. Happy birthday was sung to Debbie Pitts and Brad Siler. Happy anniversary was sung to Aaron and Jenin…
We certainly appreciate the rain that has come our way the past couple days. There were some thieves down our way last week. Mary Jones, who is in the nursing home in Ava had her house broken into and they stole her car that was setting in her carport. A…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a good weekend. The weather has been some what cooler at times along with some rain that was much needed. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy…
The rains came, there is a break in the temperatures, the grass is growing again, and some green beans are pushing up in the garden. We had prayed for rain and now thank God for it. We can remember some years in the past when a hot and dry August…
8-1-11. Well, here I’ve been getting bad news again. Friday ngiht Frank Dee Allison called to let us know our dear friend, Harley Cox, had passed away. We had been expecting it, but we’re still sad. He was a good man and such a good sport to let me tease…
It was very warm, okay, it was hot, outside, but we were comfortably cool during services, thanks to that air conditioning unit I mentioned last week. Ella Faye Mitchell and Gary Martin sang special songs before our morning message. The morning message was from Romans 1:16-23 “Professing themselves to be…
Last week, we covered how a new believer, through faith in Jesus and by the grace of God, has joined in a covenant with God, and according to Hebrews chapter 8, the believer has received better promises. When God blesses the believer through these promises it gives Him glory and…
A family of five woke up to smoke in their home Saturday morning, and all were able to escape unhurt, although the home was a total loss. Yalanda Flanagan and her four children, ages 14, 13, 2 and 8 months got out of the house with little more than the…
Okay, somebody must be looking over my shoulder. Just a couple of days after I made a huge blunder in the newspaper, I got an e-mailed news release entitled, “Why Do People Make Mistakes?” If you don’t know what I’m talking about, then you probably didn’t get one of the papers…
In case you haven’t noticed, summer vacation is just about over. Most area schools are preparing to return to classes next week, and with that comes a shift in activity schedules for just about everybody. Skyline R-2 School will start classes on Monday, Aug. 15. The day will begin with…
The Ozarks Writers League is holding its quarterly workshop from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 at Plaster Auditorium on the campus of College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Mo. During the morning portion of the workshop, award-winning and best-selling author Deborah Leblanc will hold a session…
Ozarks Technical Community College is offering a new agriculture degree for the first time this fall. The College’s turf and landscape management program and current agriculture courses are merging for several reasons. “We felt it would give agriculture students who were planning to transfer to a four-year school more options…
The educational challenge of the 21st century has motivated Mt. Zion Bible School to uphold their standard of excellence that has earned them Quality status for the seventh year consecutively. Using the individualized Bible-based curriculum of Accelerated Christian Education (A.C.E.), the school focuses on Christian character training and outstanding academic…
Everyone was so thankful for the rain and the cooler temperatures for a few hours. Choir special today was “His Grace is Sufficient.” Virginia Serghides did the reading, “The Smell of Rain.” Virginia Serghides was the teacher in Children’s Church today. Prayer requests: Sandra Hawkins, Mark Swartzfigur, Joyce Washburn, Joyce…
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Densel of Mountain Grove are wanting to move to Norwood if they can find a house to buy or rent. They live close to Mountain Grove School and the “Y.” Their son, Robert, has lived in Norwood for some time. Paul and Sherry McIntosh attended their…
Betty Gardner and Ada Beard were among several well-wishers who visited with Athel and Lillie Jackson last week. Our prayers and thoughts are with the Jacksons at this time, as they both have health problems. Betty says she hopes she never gets too old to learn something new. Last week,…
Goodhope Fire Dept. Annual Meeting Will Be Held Aug. 13 The annual meeting of the Goodhope Volunteer Fire Department will be held Saturday, Aug. 13, at 5 p.m., at the Goodhope Fire Station. Hot dogs, chips and soft drinks will be served. The fire station is located on Highway T…
The Skyline Volunteer Fire Department annual picnic will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12 and 13. Activities start at 6 p.m. each evening at the fire station which is located just east of the junction of Highway 76 and Route C. Activities include bingo, ring toss, dime toss, duck…
The First of Its Kind In Missouri SIKESTON-Work to replace the Route 76 bridge over Beaver Creek in Douglas County will begin Monday, Aug. 15, weather permitting. This will be the first bridge in Missouri replaced using hybrid composite beams. The beams are made of fiberglass and foam-materials that are…
Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) foresters are delivering matching funds grant checks through August to rural fire departments. One hundred eighty fire departments across Missouri will receive checks of up to $3,000 to help with the purchase of personal protective gear and firefighting equipment that will aid in the fight…
Amy Herring, 30, of Mtn. Home, Ark., was sentenced last week to 15 years in the Department of Corrections as a Class X offender for murder in the 2nd degree, and 10 years for robbery in the 1st degree. Class X offenders must serve 85 percent of their actual prison…
The Ava Bear Booster Club will sponsor its annual Fall Kickoff this Friday, with an opportunity to see all the Ava Bears in scrimmage action. This will also be an opportunity for you to join the Booster Club for the 2011-12 school year. The volleyball, softball and football teams will…
Residents of the Ava community received an e-mail letter recently that was made to appear to be from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The recipient, who wishes to remain anonymous, immediately contacted the FBI with information about the letter. Fraudulent attempts such as this are not uncommon. However, individuals who…
Ava FFA attended State FFA Leadership Camp during Week 5 of Camp at Kaiser, Mo., at Camp Raising Sun. Members attending were James Elijah, Kayla Yost, Hannah Phinney, Ciara Fossett, Autumn Dawson, Tylor Emerick, Jimmy Melton, Moe Melton, Clayton Young, Cody Bellman-Hart, and advisors Brent Lakey and Tiffany Kauffman. Members…
The Framework Is the Easy Part The House of Representatives arrived at an historic agreement last week to cut $2.3 trillion in spending from the federal bureaucracy. It’s historic for reasons positive and for reasons not as great. First, the good news: The legislation marks the very first time the…
Zack Miller, son of Alicia and Chris Degase and Sam Miller, was presented with a bat from Coach Kevin Richards at the end of the summer baseball season. The bat was signed by all the players and coaches from the Bad News Bears. Zack was presented the bat for having…
It comes as no surprise to families and job creators in Missouri and across America that we are facing a critical point in our nation’s financial future. National unemployment has remained above 8 percent for 29 months. We’re borrowing 40 cents of every dollar. Washington has racked up more than…
Members of Kiwanis Club of Ava had a full docket of items to discuss at last week’s meeting including Kiwanis Kids Day, a fair event fundraiser and several other things. Courtney Thompson, who received one of our scholarships came to our meeting and presented us with her Proof of Enrollment…
I would like to introduce the Douglas County American Legion Post 112 to the people of Ava and tell some of what we do in the community. On every national holiday we put the flags up in the city of Ava and on most of the businesses. We also put…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Jo Ann Emerson (MO-08) recently announced the nomination of nine students from the Eighth District to America’s armed service academies. Those students nominated have been accepted for the 2011-2012 school year or remain in the appointment consideration phase of the selection process. “It is a great…
All 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing volleyball this year are reminded that they must have their sports physical before the first day of school. Coach Ann Leonard says, “We will have practice on the first day of school, Wednesday, Aug. 17, right after school.” Practice will run…
Equipment Will Be Issued Today and Tomorrow Ava Middle School will have equipment check-out Thursday and Friday this week (Aug. 11 and 12) for 7th and 8th grade athletes planning to play football this fall. Team practice will begin on Monday and Tuesday, and athletes must attend these practices to…
The Ava Board of Aldermen met Tuesday evening for a brief session, and except for the approval of bills, the only business decision made during the meeting was the approval of a water and sewer rate analysis study for the City of Ava. The study will be performed by Carl…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) unveiled a new and updated official website today, www.Blunt.Senate.gov, featuring new and improved tools and resources for Missourians The site, which features videos, photos, and links on a variety of topics, provides Missourians with access to the latest news about legislative activities…
Academy wins True Value Foundation’s “Painting a Brighter Future” grant. A fresh coat of paint brightens up any room, and this summer Ava Victory Academy has received up to 40 gallons of paint to refresh its learning environment. Ava Victory Academy was selected as the winner of a paint grant…
Education data released in new interactive system Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Missouri has just released information stating that students are making steady academic gains, and state education officials say they are generally pleased with the overall performance on this year’s Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests. Preliminary results released…
At noon today, Thursday, Aug. 11, Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler and Missouri’s agriculture industry will honor the long standing career and accomplishments of Dr. Taylor Woods, Missouri’s State Veterinarian at a luncheon on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. The luncheon event, held on opening day of the 109th Missouri…
Allen Family Films, a Missouri based production company, recently announced intentions to shoot a new feature film in the Branson area. This new family-friendly film, in the vein of recent releases from Sherwood Pictures and Fox Faith, will go into production late 2011 with a tentative release date in the…
JEFFERSON CITY –– When people talk about the best of anything, Katy Trail State Park is often on the list. The latest recognition for Katy Trail is from the readers of the AAA Midwest Travelers magazine. This spring, the publication invited readers to vote for their favorite cities, attractions and…
To help keep kids safe this pool season, St. John’s Safe Kids Springfield recommends these precautions: Always actively supervise children in and around water. Don’t leave, even for a moment. Stay where you can see, hear and reach kids in water. Avoid talking or texting on the phone, preparing a…
25 Years Ago August 7, 1986 A vicious storm moved through this area last Friday evening bringing with it very strong winds and severe lightning. But unlike the damaging storm that hit the area just one week earlier, this round was followed by a cold front that brought relief…
By Lt. Governor Peter D. Kinder A year ago, Missouri voters went to the polls and sent a clear, unequivocal message to President Obama and Congress. By approving the Health Care Freedom Act by a margin of 71-29 percent, voters told the federal government to stay out of our health…
General Wage Order No. 55 Now in Effect JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Labor Department’s Division of Labor Standards announced that General Wage Order No. 55 is now in effect establishing the new prevailing wage rates for use on all Missouri State Highways and Transportation construction projects. The General…
JEFFERSON CITY – Best practices in bicycle and pedestrian design will be the topic of an all day workshop hosted at various Missouri Department of Transportation offices around the state on Aug. 25. Nationally known bicycle and pedestrian planner and engineer Bruce Landis is the featured speaker. Landis will present…
Plant identification will be the focus of the Tuesday, Aug. 16, meeting of the Ozarks Native Plant Society. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Ozarks Regional Office of the Missouri Department of Conservation, 551 Joe Jones Blvd., in West Plains. Residents of Howell County and all the surrounding…
An estimated 300 people were in attendance for the 11th Ozarks Conference on Private Property Rights at the YMCA in Mountain Grove, Mo. Saturday, Aug. 6. The theme of the Conference was Agenda 21 in the Heartland – How International Becomes Local. The event was sponsored by Ozarks Property Rights…
JEFFERSON CITY –– If you are looking for an easy way to access information about Missouri state parks and historic sites, the answer is in the palm of your hand. A new free mobile application for smartphones is designed to provide visitors with convenient access to detailed state park information.…
Commander Bob Gannon, VFW Post 963, Springfield, is extending an invitation to a special, patriotic service to honor a wife and a mother of two soldiers who gave their lives while serving their country and their families. The service is at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21, at the Nazarene…
JEFFERSON CITY – Secretary of State Robin Carnahan today announced that an initiative petition relating to payday, title, installment, and consumer credit loans has met state standards for circulation. The ballot title for the petition reads: Shall Missouri law be amended to limit the annual rate of interest, fees, and…
Missouri, Michigan, Iowa and Illinois to Get New American-made Engines, Rail Cars JEFFERSON CITY –Amtrak Missouri River Runner passengers will ride the St. Louis to Kansas City rail corridor in grander style in the future, thanks to a grant awarded by the Federal Railroad Administration. Missouri joined forces with the…
JEFFERSON CITY – A year ago, the Missouri Department of Transportation was celebrating the 200th new bridge constructed under its “Safe & Sound Bridge Improvement Program.” When a new bridge over Apple Creek on US Route 61 in Perry County opened to traffic today, it was the Safe & Sound…
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National School Boards Association (NSBA) today unveiled Students on Board: A Conversation Between School Board Members and Students http://www.nsba.org/studentsonboard to get school board members across the country to start talking with students about school climate. “Feeling welcome and connected at school can have a huge impact…
Official ceremony Sunday, Aug. 14 in Sedalia JEFFERSON CITY – On Aug. 14, Missouri veterans, Gov. Jay Nixon, Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler and military leaders will join for a special tribute to our armed services at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. The 2011 Military Appreciation Day –…
JEFFERSON CITY – A Confederate cavalry saber used by the father of artist Thomas Hart Benton is now on display at the Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site in Kansas City. This saber and scabbard will be on display for the first time in commemoration of the…
Nearly $57,000 claimed at the 2010 State Fair SEDALIA –– State Treasurer Clint Zweifel (ZWY-ful) announced today that members of his Unclaimed Property team will be at the 2011 State Fair each day starting Thursday, Aug. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Mathewson Exhibition Center to help…
Applications for Grand Pass, Eagle Bluffs and Otter Slough will be handled under Quick Draw again this year. Jefferson City – Missourians who want to hunt ducks or geese on most wetland areas managed by the Conservation Department can start applying for reservations Sept. 1. Those who want to hunt…
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, small squares of grass hay, $3.50 683-4956 or 543-0929. 47-tf GOT BUGS? FOR termites,…
Norwood School will hold open house tonight (Thursday) from 5 to 7 p.m. All parents are invited to come play an active role in their child’s education. You will be able to meet the entire staff, including the district’s new superintendent, John Eaton. Other activities will include: Take a Walk…
Hey, folks. This heatwave is getting serious, if you haven’t noticed. During the past two weeks, 10 of 14 days were at 100-degrees or above according to the weather data recorded by Billy Long who reports for the Community Weather Involvement Program (CWIP). Forecasters say there’s a “cold” front coming…
Lettering is now in place on the press box at the Ava High School football field, recognizing the renaming of the stadium for the late Dr. C.E. Harlan. This is in response to action taken by the School Board a couple of years ago. At the same time, the football…
On Monday, Aug. 2, during August Law Day, Judge John Moody sentenced the following people to the Department of Corrections: Billy J. Hesterlee, 38, Ava, was sentenced to four years in prison after violating his probation on the original charge of property damage, 1st degree, and four years in prison…
August is here and it is time to start thinking about going back to school. Area schools are announcing open enrollment dates for students who are new in their respective district this year. Enrollment dates in the Ava R-1 School District are Thursday, Aug. 4, and Friday, Aug. 5. This…
As Ava schools prepare to open their doors for another year of learning, most parents are shopping for back-to-school bargains using a school-issued supply list as their guide. But this year, Ava kids are thinking beyond their own backpacks and buying supplies for kids they have never met. Families in…
Jack Clifford “Buc” Wheat, age 52, was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on Dec. 23, 1958 to B.E. “Jack” and Lyda (Sloan) Wheat. He passed away suddenly on July 31, 2011 at his residence in Mtn. Grove, Mo. Jack graduated with the Dora High School class of 1977. He enjoyed…
Our beloved mother, Dessamae Lorrain, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011, at Hospice House in Odessa, Texas, two days before her 84th birthday. Her daughter, Diana, and grandson, Alex, were with her at the time of her passing. Dessamae earned her bachelor’s degree in physics from Tulane University and a…
Shirley Jean Hancock, 81 years, passed to heaven on July 31, 2011 at the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare in Ava with her family by her side. Shirley was born July 20, 1930 in Mtn. Grove, Mo., to Walter and Ella (Hurst) Uhlmann. On July 11, 1954 Shirley and Harley…
Karen Yvonne (Sanders) Conley, 64, of Mtn. Grove, Mo., passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at her home. She was born in Ava, Mo., on Aug. 5, 1946 the daughter of Loren and Beulah (Vaughn) Sanders. She lived down by Turkey Creek and attended Rock House school until her…
Today is a beautiful day and it’s rather cool but I’m sure we’re headed for another hot one. Tuesday we attended the memorial service for our nephew, Leon Bradshaw. My, what a crowd, I wonder just how many were there. Those that stayed were served a bountiful dinner by the…
Today we celebrated the seventh Sunday after Pentecost using the following Bible readings: Isaiah 55: 1-5, or wisdom 12-13, 16-19 Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 and the New Testament Romans 9:1-5, Gospel: Matthew 14:13-21. Our lector was Craig Carter. In today’s first reading God invites all who are hungry or thirsty to…
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has seen a rise in the number of fatalities on Missouri’s waterways along with the rise in summer temperatures. Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent, of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, urges the public to remember basic water safety when in or around the water, and while…
When Eastern Douglas County Fire Rescue instituted a Junior Fire Fighter Program, it was with some trepidation on my part. Having raised two sons, I knew how problematic teenagers could be, and fire fighting is a serious, dangerous business. Our first two juniors, Matt Hammett and Guy Mullenack, proved to…
The Haynes-Barnum family reunion was held at the Southside Senior Community Center in Springfield on July 30. Out-of-town and out-of state relatives as well as the local kinfolks that still inhabit the hollers and ridges of the Beaver Creek foothills attended the 35-year family reunion. Some of the older family…
SPRINGFIELD – Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced today that eight defendants have been indicted for their roles in a conspiracy to create and cash more than $134,000 in counterfeit checks in a three-state area. The scheme allegedly involved stealing mail from businesses in…
With schools getting ready to open later this month and the fall sports seasons about to begin, the Bear Boosters invite students, parents and community members to come out Friday, Aug. 12 and help kick off the 2011 season. This will be the end of the first week of practice…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (MO-08) said the agreement reached in the House of Representatives Monday will help foster a much-needed debate about restoring responsibility to spending in Washington. “We’ve changed the conversation in Washington. I can’t tell you how important that is to the future of our…
Big Debt Candy Mountains In the Big Rock Candy Mountains you’re going on a holiday/Your birthday comes around once a week and it’s Christmas every day. Turn the clock back six months. America was $13.9 trillion in debt; we had borrowed a record $4 trillion in two years. Our national…
A home in northeastern Douglas County was destroyed by fire last Saturday afternoon, despite efforts of fire department personnel who battled the blaze in scorching heat. It was reported that no one was home at the Staci Fleetwood residence on County Road 246, and the fire was discovered by a…
Time To Move Forward On Job-Producing Trade Deals With the debt limit deadline looming in Washington and national unemployment still hovering above 9 percent, it’s clear that we are facing a critical moment in America’s financial future – a turning point that requires our nation’s leaders to pass policies that…
Ava Victory Academy has set Wednesday, Aug. 17, as the first day of classes for the 2011-12 school year. A.V.A. recently took a huge leap forward when the school became accredited through the Missouri Nonpublic School Accrediting Association. Administrator Teresa Bruffett says that while the Department of Elementary and Secondary…
The Annual Business Meeting of the Ava Rural Fire Department will be held on Friday, Aug. 5, at the Mt. Zion Station beginning at 6 p.m. At that time the results of the election of three board members will be announced and there will be a pork roast meal served…
Exciting things are happening for our club! We are excited to learn that some of our activities have caught the eye of Kiwanis International! We have been contacted by KI concerning our Kiwanis Kids Day project, which is held in September at the city park. We filled out a survey…
25 Years Ago July 31, 1986 Quick thinking by an Ava service station owner last Thursday may well have prevented a major fire in the city. Four gasoline pumps were destroyed and the store building damaged by fire at Sawyer’s Service Station on N.W. 12th Avenue, but Joretta Sawyer,…
You could win $100 and see your logo on all Ozarks Certified products. Top of the Ozarks RC&D presents the Ozarks Certified Logo Contest. The winner will receive $100 and have their logo branded on Ozarks Certified products. Both amateur and professional designers are welcome to participate. Entries will be…
The 11th Conference on Private Property Rights is Saturday, Aug. 6, at the YMCA in Mountain Grove, Mo., from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sponsored by the Ozarks Property Rights Congress (OPRC), the conference will be a bittersweet event this year. In May, OPRC President c. Russell Wood passed away, and the…
By Sue Curry Jones, as told by Cinita Brown In August of 1937 a new school term was to begin at Robertson School, District 87, located about seven miles south of Ava. At that time there were 105 rural schools in Douglas County. Robertson had between fifty and sixty students. …
Luncheon to be held Aug. 11 at the Missouri State Fair JEFFERSON CITY – On Aug. 11, Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler and Missouri’s agriculture industry will honor the long standing career and accomplishments of Dr. Taylor Woods, Missouri’s State Veterinarian. Dr. Woods’ dedication, professionalism and integrity has earned…
By Hamlin Tallent When I lived in Ava the best place to be was the town square and it so happens that the town square was the scene of the Great Ava Chase. In the daytime the town square was a bustling hub of business and commerce and you could…
The annual Wagner School Reunion will be held on Saturday, Aug. 13, in the community building at the Southern Webster County Fire Station. Everyone is welcome, and all former students and teachers are urged to attend. A covered dish meal will be served at noon. The Wagner schoolhouse is one…
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, small squares of grass hay, $3.50 683-4956 or 543-0929. 47-tf GOT BUGS? FOR termites,…
Sunday, July 24 was the Fifth Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the Epistle for the day, I St. Peter 3:8, ” Be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another…” in which St. Peter exhorts Christians to get along with one another and remember…
I wonder what it would be like to follow God around for a day? I wonder if it would be like standing in front of a class of 21 unruly eighth graders? All boys except for one; bless her heart, she has to be brave to last through this semester. …
I apologize first off for missing last week, but we have all been really busy with the remodel going on. Yes, you read that right, New Hope is getting remodeled! We are so excited and so blessed for all the wonderful things God is doing at our church and everywhere.…
7-18-2011 – Last Tuesday we got up at 4:00 a.m., got ready and headed for the Quad Cities at 6:00 a.m. so we could be in Silvis, Illinois at 8:00 a.m. when the license bureau opened so Walt could renew his license. He had to get them every two years…
Bro. Marshall greeted all with a good morning to all. We sang for Jesus and had prayer requests. Prayer was led by Sister Juanita. Bro. Marshall read some scripture from the book of Haggai 1:5-6. Bro. Dallas began Sunday school by reviewing last weeks lesson. He then continued Acts 19:23-41.…
The past week at Oak Grove has been a full, wonderful blessed one. We had Vacation Bible School, Monday through Friday with our final program on Sunday night and it was a blast, not only for the children (we adults had fun too.) The cast of characters who made it…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. Prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was Nehemiah 4:7-10 and 13-15 and Nehemiah 6:3 and 15-16 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Specials were performed Elsie…
It has been several weeks since I’ve felt like getting my items written, for which I apologize. I have had many comments sent to me and expressed in person saying my news is missed so I guess I’ll try writing again. I tried to get any sister to fill in…
Well hello once again to all my friends and neighbors. What a welcome sight the rain was this Sunday morning. It has been so long since it had rained that I just felt like going out and standing in it! Well, not much news here this week. Roger helped Justin…
“Hear O’Lord, when I cry with my voice, have mercy also upon me and answer me,” Psalm 27:7. On the 13th, Gary took me to the Springfield airport. That afternoon I flew to Dallas, Texas were the temperature was hot in the 100′s, like it was in Missouri. When I…
Edgar and Sharon Stewart took Sue Hartgraves and Billy Fletcher to doctors appointments in Springfield, Thursday. Saturday, Billy’s cousins, Tom and Connie Knepp, of Iowa City, Iowa visited with him. Donald and Paulette Fletcher of Fair Grove and their granddaughter, Marlene Edgeman, visited with Billy, Sunday. Norma Stillings had one…
Sunday morning service opened with some good music then prayer requests and prayer. A congregational song was sung then Brother Mahlon Schmucker brought the message from John 3:16. Brother Cody Prock brought the message for the second service from II Corinthians 6:1-18, “ At the end of the day, what…
We stood to read our devotional reading from I Samuel 2. Prayer requests were given and praises were shared. We praised the Lord for the good rain we received. Brad Siler prayed the offertory prayer as he and Clay McFarland received our Lord’s tithes and offerings with Elane Crum doing…
This week we had thirteen people weigh in, with a total weight-loss of seven and 1/2 lbs. One person stayed the same weight. Billy was high-loser. Vince received two charms for walking 200 miles. Billy received five dollars for having high points for the last three-month quarter. Congratulations, guys! Sharon…
There’s an old saying “when the cats away the mice will play,” well our pastor Donald was away preaching at another church Sunday and I want him to know that we were on our best behavior.That is to say, our behavior was good for us. After all we have to…
Opening prayer and devotion to begin our Sunday services was by Joie Welker. In our Sunday school classes we studied about Gideon in Judges 7 and how we need to get out of the way and let God rule. He can steer us to victory. Gideon walked in faith and…
The 4th Sunday Singing was held at Faith Rock Church, July 24 from 2-4:30 pm. The welcome was given by Emcee, Sybil Gheer; Bro. Ben DeWitt opened with prayer; song books were distributed and collected by Freeman Porter. There were 57 present and 35 songs were shared. The next 4th…
We had a good week and enjoyed the good Fourth Sunday Singing we had at Faith Rock. We had a good crowd and lots of musicians and singers who did a great job. Our ladies set a wonderful dinner and just out did themselves with all the good food. I…
Hello friends. I could almost hear the grass and plants drinking in the sweet rain and I pray that each part of our thirsty land gets refreshed by life giving rain. Thank you to God for his provision. It was a pleasant Monday evening and was cool inside though it was…
We had good services. Bro. Dan opened up in prayer then he led us in song. Bro. Darrel taught a good lesson from Luke 7. Several specials were sung. Bro. Garry did a special then he brought a good message. He preached from Luke 14. Sunday night he preached a…
We were very happy for the rain that came over the weekend. We got an inch and a quarter. Several people got two inches or more west of Goodhope. Pete Jenkins from Fayetteville, Arkansas came up Tuesday to spend the day with Norma Cross and I. We visited with Peggy…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and good weekend and stayed cool and how about the most needed rain we got in some spots. We are thankful for every drop. Some places got more than others. It rained off and on at West…
Hello from our home to your home. Another wonderful week in the home has passed with people coming and going with visitors of family and friends, new admittances people going out with family, some coming home from the hospital and activities of all kinds. Larry Hampton came back to spend…
We had a great day for worship and praising our Lord for his goodness. We’re thankful for prayers he has answered for us, but we continue to have many others who are very needy. Pray for the sick, the bereaved, the unsaved, those seeing their doctors and all others who…
Another hot day this Monday, has really been humid. We got about an inch of rain late Saturday. I had a little storm damage, a limb on my electric line, but they came in a little over an hour and got my power back on. Tracy Griffith came after me…
At this writing we are needing rain badly. Our lawns are drying up and shrubs that usually are blooming are in need of moisture. Crepe Myrtles are usually in full bloom and so pretty at this time. Sympathy is expressed to the Iva Russell family whose funeral was Monday at…
Several have been blessed with the second cutting of hay, usually first cutting in May and June, sometimes a third cutting later on. Some farmers now are feeding hay. It will be a long, long winter. Sunday we had good services at Garrison Baptist Church. Sunday night Rev. James Orick…
Opening Sunday school Joe Lafferty read the 11th Chapter of Psalms. Clara Lafferty prayed the opening prayer. Lee Hampton taught the 17th Chapter of Luke, Jesus teaches about forgiveness and faith. Sometimes when things are not going good it really tries our faith. Wilma Hampton read the questions and we…
We had a wonderful time in worship service this last Sunday. Lola Mayberry and two beautiful young ladies, Miss Brunetta McNeice and Miss Beverely McNeice sang for us before the message. It is always a blessing to hear young voices praising the Lord. The morning message was “Killin’ Snakes” from…
PUBLIC NOTICE The Executive Board of the South Central Solid Waste Management District will accept FY2012 Grant Application on a continuous basis for Solid Waste Management Projects that will take place in the Counties and Cities of the District and for District-wide Solid Waste Management Projects for the FY2012 grant…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION II – PROBATE In the Matter of: ) LLOYD DEAN PERRYMAN, JR. A Minor Child. ) DEDIE ELLEN PERRYMAN and LLOYD DELBERT PERRYMAN,) Petitioners. ) Vs. ) DOUGLAS COUNTY DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES, ) CRYSTAL BROOKE MESLER and LLOYD DEAN PERRYMAN,)…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Lisa D Ellison, A Single Person Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Lisa D Ellison, A Single Person dated April 15, 2003 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Revival, Friendship Freewill Baptist Church, August 7, 7 p.m. Evangelist, Justin Lawson. The church is located…
I’m back to watering my garden again. The weather man said that the temperature would soar up around 100 degrees this week with not much chance of rain so I knew the moisture that my garden had accumulated would quickly evaporate. Now if I can keep those pesky tomato worms…
Sunday, July 31 was the sixth Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley was away for the weekend attending the ordination of a deacon at All Saints Anglican Church in Boaz, Alabama so at St. Francis our lay leader, Tom Berthold, had charge of the service and we did the morning prayer…
God truly blessed us with a wonderful rain this weekend. We need to keep praying for rain and cooler weather. Our church is in VBS this week and we could use some cooler temperatures. I’m sure whatever God has in store for us, He knows what it best. By the…
“For the rich men thereof are full of violence and the inhabitants thereof have spoken lies and their tongue is deceitful in their mouth,” Micah 6:12. Last Saturday evening the 23rd, John Little and Zamber Satterfield were married at Oak Grove Church. I pray they have a happy life together.…
Champions “never weary in well doing.” Wilburn Hutchison has used this quote for years and still finds it applicable. Louise said that it had even been the theme for a sermon on a recent Sunday. Champions are all glad to know the two of them are perking along nicely in…
After prayer and devotion, we went to Sunday school classes where we studied “Returning To Obedience” in Judges, chapter 10. We should be quick to confess sin and turn back to God. This opens the door for God to take us back and restore us. Our special song was by…
We came to the Lord’s house; what a good place to be. We stood to read our devotional from II Corinthians 7. Prayer requests were given for Melissa Dalton, today’s services, our troops, nation and the lost. Kevin Hodges prayed this prayer. Happy birthday was sung to Phillip McFarlin and…
Whether you feel it in your knees, hands or hips, the pain of osteoarthritis is nothing to ignore. An estimated 27 million Americans have this type of arthritis. Among adults older than 65, about half can list arthritis on their medical forms. Osteoarthritis is associated with a breakdown of cartilage. …
I always enjoy the “Looking Backward” section of the Herald. Last week in the 25 Years Ago column was a tale of farmers from this area inspiring “Operation Haylift”. It was Willie and Carol Boeddeker who started that movement by donating hay and calling in the idea to KKOZ. Then…
Sunday morning service was opened with the Primary class performing two praise songs. Now if you don’t think these little people know how to praise the Lord, you are surely mistaken. They did a super job, even got the rest of the congregation involved with the songs. The youth praise…
It was a good day to worship and praise the Lord for his goodness and all his blessings. Everyone greatly appreciated the rain we got, hopefully he will send more our way. We have some doing better, some continue to struggle, others just ask for a closer walk with the…
We had good services over the weekend. Bro. Dan opened up in prayer then he led in some congregational songs. The young children took up the penny march. Bro. Darrel taught a good lesson from Acts. We sure enjoy his teaching. It was good to have Sis. Donna Hall back…
You did it Ava! The Ava Community Playground Project is the proud recipient of a $25,000 grant from the Pepsi Refresh Everything Project. Throughout the month of July, people nationwide voted online for the project they felt deserved the grant money. Out of the hundreds of projects submitted from across…
Dan Stillings sang a special song in the Sunday morning service, before Pastor Bob Sorensen brought a message from Genesis 3:1-4, “Influenced by the Devil.” When Paul wrote to the Ephesians, he told them to put on the whole armor of God so that they could stand against the wiles…
Freeda Holt visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson one day last week. Donald Fletcher of Fair Grove visited with his brother, Billy Fletcher, last Wednesday. Jean Daugherty came over for a visit with Billy, Saturday. Billy attended the 60th Wedding Anniversary celebration in honor of Bill and Wanda Huffman at…
This week we had sixteen people weigh in, with a total weight-loss of fourteen and 3/4 lbs. One person stayed the same weight. Rachel was high-loser. We discussed the “My Plate” program again, which is replacing the “Pyramid” program. More information can be found at choosemyplate.gov. T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is…
Aren’t you thankful for the Bible and the good Word God provides for our learning? And for the Holy Spirit who leads us into all truth? I am too. Without the Word of God and the Holy Spirit who gives each one an inner witness (1 John 5) and lives…
We were at the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Tuesday visiting. Irene Richards and Peggy Jenkins were both about the same. The residents there get such good care and it is always clean and the employees are pleasant and helpful. Our area is fortunate to have a facility like…
Ken and Debbie Cederlind came down Sunday morning and went to church with Bonnie Phipps and then after church they all attended the wedding shower for Cody and Lily Freeman at the church. Violet Blakey brought me some green beans last Monday and I pickled them. I took my news…
Tuesday morning we started off our week at New Hope with our women’s prayer group. During Wednesday night Bible study we have been studying the book of Genesis. We are having an amazing study on this book. We had 17 people attend Bible study. We started out our morning service…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a good weekend and a place to be while it is so hot. As we have been in the hundreds for a while. Be sure to check on the shut ins during this heat. We send get-well wishes to…
7-25-2011 Wow! Wow! Wow! Did we ever get lucky over the weekend. From around noon on Thursday until about noon on Sunday, we got a total of three and a fourth inches of rain here at the farm. We really needed it. I just wish some of the rest of…
A hot miserable old summer sure gives one something to gripe about. Feed Bag store has a sign out “Do you think it will snow?” Give it a few months, but it does sound rather cool and refreshing. Two sets of items should appear. They thought mine was in the…
Hello friends, well another week of this long hot summer is behind us, but with more of the same predicted. I am thankful for each day granted to us and I try to be happy in every day. However, some days are better than others. We oldsters just didn’t anticipate…
Caney Church came together Wednesday evening with a song. We were blessed Wednesday evening, Kourtney Shipley was our leader. She is only ten, we were so proud of her. Kourtney welcomed everyone, Bro. Jim Lafferty led in prayer. Kourtney read Matthew 15:1-11. She brought how we should honor God in…
The family of Karen Conley of Mountain Grove, MO. have my sympathy. She was the wife of Bill Conley. The family of Elsie Huff have my sympathy. The family of Shirley Hancock have my sympathy. Congratulations to Bentley and Hillary Iott who are the proud parents of a baby boy…
“This is the way, walk ye in it,” Isaiah 30:21. Happy birthday in August to Austin Maggard. We sang happy birthday to Sister Betty Satterfield. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. Pastor David prayed then Brother Roy read II Corinthians 7:5-11 for our devotion. Please pray for…
This weather is a first time for me to have it reach 105 degrees and much more in other places this week. Sunday was a good day at Seminole for both services. Pastor Mike Frazier, vice-president of Missions, was preaching both morning services. Jim Vinton of Wycliffe Ministries shared his…
July 31st AM Service Our morning service was started by prayer and then the special requests for the sick and affected, Leah and Connie, Crystal Lee, Betty Herrell and family, Elsie Huff family, Ava Churches, and our military men and women. Special songs were by Linda R. Norma, Linda and…
Hello from our home to your home. How hot can it get? I can remember the post that I see so often on Facebook about our soldiers in the heat wearing all that clothing and caring equipment. It makes my heart very grateful to our soldiers that are over seaseas.…
A Douglas County teen died in a one-vehicle crash Sunday night on Route C, 13 miles south of Norwood in Douglas County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Levi J. Keller, 17, of Drury, was pronounced dead at the scene of the wreck by Douglas County Coroner Rick Miller. The…
Missouri parents and teachers have an opportunity to take a much-deserved tax break on back-to-school supplies during Missouri’s Sales Tax Holiday this weekend. Families can purchase clothing and shoes, up to $50 in school supplies, and up to $3,850 in computer equipment and software, free of state tax. In some…
By Mindy Crandall Just a few months ago, the words “School is out!” rang through the halls of the Ava schools. Students and teachers were relieved and breathed a quiet, but an enthusiastic sigh of relief as another hectic school year was over – history! Those same children could now…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Revival, Friendship Freewill Baptist Church, August 7, 7 p.m. Evangelist, Justin Lawson. The church is located…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: August 16, 2011 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present Zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed Zoning: B-3 General Business District Street Location: 810 SW 10th Way Property Owners: Max and Wanda Murphy Legal description: A tract of land…
PUBLIC NOTICE OF AUCTION This is a legal public notice that contents of Unit #36 rented by Norman Dell Mings, Jr. at Ava Storage Centere located at 213 SE 15th Ave., Ava, MO., is being auctioned for amount past due. Auction to be held Friday, August 5, 2011 at 10:00…
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. ****** Tickets for the 43rd Annual Brumley Gospel Concert, August 3-6, Lebanon, MO.…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the note described in and secured by a Deed of Trust executed by Ronald O. Littles an unmarried person, to Liberty Bank of Arkansas, on June 21, 2010, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Douglas County,…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Jesse R. Boyd, a Single Individual Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Jesse R. Boyd, a Single Individual dated September 28, 2005 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of…
NOTICE Double J Storage will be selling contents of unit #2 due to non-payment by Hazel Albright. 07-28-44-3t…
NOTICE Double J Storage will be selling contents of unit #6 due to non-payment by Kathy West. 07-28-44-3t…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: August 16, 2011 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present Zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed Zoning: B-3 General Business District Street Location: 402-1 Fox Meadow Drive Property Owners: Kenny Thomas, Thomas & Company Legal description: A part of…
Opening Sunday school Roy Hampton read I Chronicles 16:8 and led in prayer. Lee Hampton taught our lesson in Luke 16 on the parable of the shrewd accountant and stewardship. Wilma Hampton likes to have questions and to look them up. We do learn a lot. I like to review…
We are thankful for the rain showers we have been getting. Randy Wyman said they got around two inches of rain at their place and I heard several say they got almost an inch. I think we got considerably less than that here at our house but I was grateful…
“For we walk by faith, not by sight,” II Corinthians 5:7. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school for us after congregational singing. Pastor David prayed. Broher Roy read I Samuel 2:1-10 for our devotion then dismissed us to class. Please pray for VBS, Kathy Crystal Lee, Betty Satterfield and family,…
Bethany Baptist Church finished up Vacation Bible School with a short program Sunday evening. Each class teacher reported on the lessons of the week and students recited memory verses learned. Some of the workers and teachers put on a skit depicting the “Race of Life” and the obstacles that can…
I haven’t been to church for a few weeks. It’s been a combination of the hot weather and not feeling too good. Bob and Linda have taken me to the doctor three times to Springfield and all the tests have been good, but still don’t feel good. Maybe when it…
Tai Chi Chih (pronounced tie chee chuh) classes, similar to those taught at the St. John’s Cancer Center, will be taught here on Mondays and Friday, beginning at 10:00 a.m. These classes are good for blood pressure and cardiac. The classes are free. Tai Chi Chih is a mixture of…
Bonnie Phipps said that Robert Lee Mathes and his niece and her husband came by last Tuesday. They had been down to Leadhill, Arkansas and was looking around down there so they came on up to visit with Bonnie before going back home. Debbie Cederlind and Courtnie Vigessa and Wylie…
Most of Martin and Mary Ann’s family gathered in their home Saturday, to honor their parents with an anniversary celebration. Those not able to attend were missed and sent their best wishes. Those present were: Jim and Jo Hathcock, Josh and Liz Lafferty, Jorie and Jack, Josh’s nephew, Blondie, Eleazar…
Wednesday evening service is like a oasis, a mid week refueling, so to speak. Prayer requests were spoken for Jamie, Travis Tucker, Ryan Moore and Elsie Huff family and Wilkerson family traveling. Our study was on Elijah. His name means, the Lord is my God. He was a Benjamite, the…
In Champion at the end of July spirits are quite high. Of course, that is the regular situation in the charming burgh as residents make the most of whatsoever and whomsoever is at hand. The long luxurious summer days rather palpate with the delicious heat so longed for back in…
July 13th Caney met Wednesday night to praise and testify of God’s goodness. Service began with singing. Bro. Jeff Shipley was the leader and read and commented on Isaiah 55 and 56, “The Everlasting Invitation.” Everyone had scripture to read and good thoughts. Sister Janice Lafferty taught the youngsters from…
Always folks are so faithful to be in all services at Seminole. It was a good day to be in Seminole Sunday, Pastor Don’s message from “A walk through Ephesians” 2:11-19. Access to God Citizenship in Heaven. Guest speaker for evening service was Aaron Cavin, a church planner in the…
We had a wonderful deluge of rain on Sunday. We had 1 ½ inches and I have heard reports of up to 3 inches in the area. We thank you dear Lord for your blessings. Pastor Carl brought his message on the Trinity. After church several of us drove to…
Melanie Breeding, Megan and Macee and Donna Dodson all went to Springfield on Monday. Megan had a doctor’s appointment. Donna came by here on Monday evening. Donna and Reece came by on Thursday. Reece had to have his sports physical done. Donna and Megan came by on Friday. I had…
Last week, the Douglas County Herald printed a copy of the preliminary plans for the playground. We didn’t have an article to go with that picture, so we thought we’d take the opportunity to review the elements that were in that image. The schematic plan that you saw was drawn…
SPRINGFIELD – Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that eight defendants, including the owner and associates of a Springfield, Mo., real estate company, have pleaded guilty in federal court to their roles in a nearly $11 million mortgage fraud scheme that involved more than…
The Wrinkles family reunion was held on June 25 at the home of Charles and Teresa Smith. Those in attendance were: Charles, Teresa and Morgan Smith, Helen Ice, Earla Wrinkles, Billy and Karen Wrinkles and Lucas, all of Licking; Pam Langford, of Salem; Donald and Linda Wrinkles, Angela and Caleb…
Skyline R-2 School would like to invite parents to come by the school on Aug. 4 and 5 for “Open Enrollment” from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. If your child has transferred to the Skyline District or is a new student, please drop in and fill out the enrollment and…
The Skyline R-2 School Board met in regular session on Thursday, July 21 with five members present. The consent agenda items were discussed and approved. There was no business to vote on under the topic of old business. However, it was reported that the Foundation Board met for its first…
Iva B. Russell, 89 years, 8 months, and 25 days old, passed to heaven on July 20, 2011 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare. Iva was born Oct. 26, 1921 in Ozark County, Mo., to George and Alta (Loveall) Freeman. Iva was a housewife. On Feb. 23, 1939 Iva and…
Freida Mae Rowe, 61 years, passed to heaven on July 25, 2011 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Freida was born April 27, 1950 in Oklahoma City, Okla., to Orbin and Emily (Britton) Caudill. She was a resident of the Ava community. She was a homemaker and had also…
Ava Family Funeral Home announces services for Virgil Prine, 83, of Pekin, Ill., who passed away Sunday, July 24, 2011. The brother of Tracy Fletcher, he was born Oct. 29, 1927, near Ava, Mo. A visitation will be conducted at the Preston-Hanley Funeral Home in Pekin, Ill., today (Thursday, July…
Edwin Lee Morpeth, 46 years, passed away on July 25, 2011 at his home in Ava, Mo. Ed was born April 15, 1965 in Yakima, Wash., to Lee and Judith (Ankarberg) Freeman. On Oct. 22, 1983 Ed and Kelly Lynn were united in marriage in Hammond Mill in Ozark County,…
Bascom York Huskey, 60 years, old passed to heaven on July 21, 2011 at St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, Mo., with wife, niece and nephew by his side. B.Y. was born March 23, 1951 in Hot Springs, N.C., to Emmett and Opal J. (Wood) Huskey. B.Y. was a taxi…
Elsie Jane Huff, 97 years, passed to heaven on July 27, 2011 at her home in Ava with her family by her side. Elsie was born May 21, 1914 in Smallett, Mo., to John and Sarah (Fulton) Sellers. Elsie was a lifelong resident of the Ava community. On Oct. 14,…
Do you recognize the name Chris Langan? Probably not. Don’t feel bad. I would guess perhaps 95 percent of the people have no idea who he is. However, Chris Langan is recognized as the smartest man in America – perhaps in the world. Langan’s IQ is stated at 195-plus. Some…
The upcoming sales tax holiday will be a big help to small businesses still struggling to recover from the economic recession, says Brad Jones, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, Missouri’s leading small-business association. This year’s holiday is Aug. 5-7. “Our country may be two years into…
Effective Aug. 15, the Springfield and West Plains Social Security offices will be open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – a reduction of 30 minutes each weekday. While agency employees will continue to work their regular hours, this shorter public window will allow…
Several smaller post offices in this area are among the nearly 3,700 nationwide that could be closed by the U.S. Postal Service in a cost-reduction effort. The Postal Service announced Tuesday that it will look at closing some of the smaller offices, branches and stations. Some 167 Missouri post offices…
KANSAS CITY – Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that the district’s Human Trafficking Rescue Project has been selected as one of six locations nationwide to launch a new human trafficking initiative. As a part of this initiative, the Western District of Missouri’s task…
The Douglas County Historical Society held its monthly meeting on July 18 in the museum. President Pat Carmichael called the meeting to order. Sharon read the treasurer’s report and the minutes of the June meeting which were approved. Pat reported on the new calendar she is working on for 2012…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (MO-08) said today that the financial situation facing the U.S. Postal Service should force many changes in the way the semi-public entity does business, but should not include service reductions that hurt rural communities. “Clearly the Postal Service needs to fix its business…
All About the Spending As debt limit discussions get closer and closer to the 11th hour in our nation’s capital, many people are left to wonder where the bargain will be struck. If the policymakers in this debate listen to the people they represent, they ought to understand that the…
The Doss, Dry, Thompson reunion was held July 16 at the Ava Lions Club with 42 people attending. Those attending from out of state were: Eddie Dry from Cotter, Ark.; Willie “Bill” Dry, Betty (Johnston) Newberry from Wichita, Kan.; and Lorene (Bowman) Christin from Williamsburg, Va. Missouri people not from…
One of the military community’s premier benefits has become even more valuable to 670 college and high school students. The annual Scholarships for Military Children Program winners have been announced and the “Honor Roll” is impressive. More than 5,000 students applied for the scholarships at commissary locations worldwide. All of…
The Cowskin Creek Bridge on Highway 14 west of Ava will open Friday afternoon or Saturday morning this week, the Herald was told Wednesday afternoon. Workers were paving the approaches to the new bridge Wednesday. There are still some guardrails to be installed and shoulder work to be completed, and…
Earlier this month Missouri Governor Jay Nixon signed House Bill 294 into law. According to the Missouri House of Representatives, House Bill 294 “changes the laws regarding firearms, ammunition, and concealed carry endorsements.” The most publicized aspect of the bill is the concealed carry age requirement, which has been lowered…
On Saturday July 16 the Wright County Children’s Home held the third concert in its Summer Concert Series. The event was held at Little Creek Baptist Church north of Hartville. It was estimated that there were well over 100 people in attendance. The music for the evening was provided by…
The first week of August is International Breastfeeding Awareness Week. The Douglas County Health Department believes that breastfeeding is so important so we are dedicating the entire month of August to breastfeeding awareness. The Douglas County Health Department understands that deciding to breastfeed is a decision only you can make.…
WASHINGTON D.C. – Last night (Tuesday) the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill to name a new federal courthouse in Jefferson City in honor of former U.S. Senator Christopher (Kit) S. Bond. The bill, S. 846, was introduced by U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) and cosponsored by U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill (Mo.).…
The Status Quo Is Unsustainable By U.S. Senator Roy Blunt As America prepares to max out the federal debt limit next month, our nation’s leaders are locked in a critical debate in Washington – a debate that will require tough decisions on both sides of the aisle if we’re going…
The Annual Business Meeting of the Ava Rural Fire Department will be held on Friday, Aug. 5, at the Mt. Zion Station beginning at 6 p.m. At that time the results of the election of three board members will be announced and there will be a pork roast meal served…
Parents of students who are new to the Ava R-1 School District this year are reminded that Thursday, Aug. 4, and Friday, Aug. 5, have been designated as dates for enrollment of new and transfer students. Students in kindergarten through grade 12 who were not attending school here last spring…
By Tom Vilsack, Agriculture Secretary At the U.S. Department of Agriculture, we are looking for new ways to help America’s producers succeed every single day. We want farmers and growers with operations of all sizes to be profitable and to make the decisions that are best for their land and…
Missouri Solution rules include provisions on space, water, vet care and outdoor access. JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler has filed new rules for the care of dogs at breeding facilities as prescribed earlier this year in Senate Bill 161, also known as the Missouri Solution.…
The Christian County Historical Society is hosting a commemorative ceremony for the 150th anniversary of the battle at Dug Springs, along Old Wire Road near present day Clever, Missouri. The event starts at 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 7 at the Clever Middle School parking lot, 401 West Inman Street, Clever. Re-enactors…
By Sue Curry Jones The Ava Board of Aldermen, city administrators and city engineer John Forrester made an attempt to solve a sewer waste problem that has been an on-going challenge since November or December of 2010. During the meeting, residents asked the city for assistance with the sewer leak…
Free technical assistance and low interest loans available for on-farm efficiency upgrades JEFFERSON CITY – Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler recently announced that free technical assistance is now available for Missouri livestock producers installing energy efficient equipment on their farms thanks to an energy program announced earlier this year.…
JEFFERSON CITY –– Take advantage of this unique opportunity to get an up-close look at the ruby-throated hummingbird on Aug. 6 at Onondaga Cave State Park near Leasburg. Join researcher Lanny Chambers between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. as he captures and studies these fascinating little flying machines. Sponsored by…
JEFFERSON CITY –– Lake of the Ozarks State Park near Kaiser will host an open house to seek public input on Saturday, Aug. 6. The open house will be held from 7 to 8:15 p.m. in the shelter house located off Hwy. 134 just past the equestrian riding stables and…
Runway resurfacing necessitates 72-hour closure Springfield-Branson National Airport will close from 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 12 through 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 15, due to runway resurfacing. All commercial airlines serving Springfield have “zeroed out” their flight schedules, so it’s impossible to book a flight to or from Springfield during this…
25 Years Ago July 24, 1986 Feeder cattle sales held in Ava for 3 1/2 decades ranked among the largest and most successful in Missouri, but recently, a decision was made to discontinue the sales for lack of participation. The South Missouri Feeder Cattle Producers Association has disbanded now…
JEFFERSON CITY –– Explore African-American history in the area at a special tour, “Slavery and Freedom on the Boone Farm,” on Saturday, Aug. 6 at Nathan Boone Homestead State Historic Site near Ash Grove. The free event begins at 2 p.m. and the public is invited to attend. Nathan Boone,…
Ozarks Property Rights Congress will host their 11th Ozarks Conference on Private Property Rights on Saturday, Aug. 6 at the YMCA in Mountain Grove, Mo. Conference activities will start with the welcome at 9:00 a.m. and continue with expert speakers throughout the day until 4:00 p.m. The theme of this…
The decision to purchase a new scoreboard for the Ava football field was only one of the determinations reached Tuesday evening by the Ava R-1 Board of Education. The choice was made so a new LED scoreboard will be in place for the fall football season this year. The $30,000…
After the flags have been folded and Taps has sounded, too often the difficulties facing the families or our fallen military members are just beginning. Too often the challenges and hardships they experienced, coupled with the loss of a loved one are not understood and the public quickly forgets what…
Amanda Hill Sims, of Mansfield, a local teacher at Norwood High School, was chosen to participate in the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) scholar program this summer. Sims was selected for the honor from a national pool, and has just recently attended one of 20 study workshops offered by…
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – With the surge of social media and smartphones over the years, some believe that the Internet and computer programs have encouraged inactivity – but what if these technological advances could actually help a person lose weight? Many people on the journey to wellness, including members of TOPS…
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 $5.75; also grass hay, small squares $3.50 683-4956 or…
Seven fire departments responded to a structure fire at the David Stout residence on Highway 76 in eastern Douglas County around noon Monday. The home, located just west of Highway 181 in Douglas County, was gutted by the fire but the main structure was saved due to efforts of firemen from E-76-EE, Mtn. Grove,…
Wayne Glenn, known to area radio listeners as the “Old Record Collector,” will speak Thursday, July 28, at the next meeting of the Ozark County Genealogical and Historical Society in the Historium on the west side of the Gainesville square. The business meeting starts at 9:30 a.m., with the program…
JEFFERSON CITY — During the 2011 legislative session, Sen. Jay Wasson, R-Nixa, worked to pass a variety of legislation, including measures to reduce the size of state government, improve efficiency in state agencies, and support programs benefitting Missourians. The governor approved most of these measures before the July 14 deadline…
Volunteers responded quickly in the aftermath of Missouri’s severe storms, floods and tornadoes, and they continue to work together to support disaster recovery throughout the state. “We need to be able to move volunteers in and out of individual disasters fluidly, without any disruption,” said Quinn Gardner, office coordinator for…
The Ava VFW Post 5993 had a change of command ceremony with outgoing commander Richard Stitt being replaced by Larry Morrison. In addition to being the new commander, Morrison is also the bingo chairman and will be responsible for overseeing the Saturday night Bingo activities. While explaining plans for the…
Mark Twain National Forest Mill Creek Recreation Area visitors should not drink water from Mill Creek’s artesian well located south of Newburg. The well is currently closed to the public for drinking water. Required water samples are testing positive for total coliform bacteria above the maximum contaminate level for human…
Missouri’s 8th annual “Back-to-School” Sales Tax Holiday begins Aug. 5, providing all shoppers the opportunity to save money on clothes, computers and school supplies. By state law, the sales tax holiday begins on the first Friday in August and continues through the following Sunday. This year, the three-day holiday begins…
Captain Dwayne F. Isringhausen, commanding officer, Troop G, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Willow Springs, announces that the Patrol will be conducting a Community Alliance Program beginning Tuesday, Sept. 6, and concluding with an awards ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 18. The mission of the Community Alliance Program is to provide personal…
Opening Sunday school Roy Hampton read Proverbs 33:38 then led in prayer. Lee Hampton taught the 15th chapter of Luke. It was the parable of the lost sheep. We all discussed the lesson and that is this writer’s learning point. I love to hear peoples view on the scriptures. It…
We had such a sweet spirit at Black Oak Church Sunday. There is excitement in the air as we prepare for Bible School. Walking with Jesus is our theme with 3 John 4 and being our key verse. Bible School will be Saturday, July 30th at 9:00 a.m. til 2:00…
The Jubilee Singers sang a special song in the morning service. Dan Stillings sang a special song in the evening. Pastor Bob Sorensen brought a message from Mark 9:42-48 he called, “What is there about Hell that mankind should fear?” Why should we be concerned about Hell? Because Jesus warned…
Sunday afternoon guests in Bonnie Phipp’s home were her two granddaughters and great grandson, Courtnie Vigessa and Wylie, and Kaylynn Moe. Courtnie and Wylie are here on a little vacation. Carol Moore and Hellen Blakey went with Marie Dickey to her O.E.S. meeting in Mansfield last Monday evening. I took…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Scott D. Potter a/k/a Scotty D. Potter and Miranda A. Potter, Husband and Wife, dated February 9, 2001, recorded on March 2, 2001 as Document No. 010403, in Book 344, Page 572, Office of…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE ESTATE OF: ) ) RICHARD EDWARD FOX, ) Deceased. ) Estate No. 08U4-PR00009 ) NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF RICHARD EDWARD FOX, Deceased:…
NOTICE OF SUCCESSOR’S TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of principal and interest now past due on a certain promissory note dated February 16, 2007, and secured by a deed of trust dated February 16, 2007, signed by Kirk E. Dooms and Christy L. Dooms, husband and wife, and…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT PROBATE DIVISION OF HOWELL COUNTY, MISSOURI In the Matter of: ) JAMES SKILES, ) Respondent. ) Estate No. 11AL-PR00093 ) NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR To all persons interested in the estate of JAMES SKILES, Incapacitated and Disabled. On the 14th day of July, 2011, Ruby…
NOTICE OF 2011 DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE SALE I, Laura Stillings, Collector, within and for Douglas County, Missouri, hereby give notice as provided in Section 140.170 of the 2000 Missouri revised statutes that I shall offer for sale the hereinafter described lots and lands as may be necessary to discharge the…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE For default in the payment of debt and performance of the obligations secured by deed of trust executed by Brian H. Monington and Barbara J. Monington dated September 28, 2007, recorded on October 11, 2007, in Book 473 at Page 417 Office of the Recorder of…
Vern Deatherage celebrated his 60th birthday on Friday, July 15th, and was surprised that evening with a party by his wife, Kathleen. The party was held at the upper pavilion at the Ava city park. Helping them celebrate were: Nora Hunsaker and Lee Williams, Margaret and Delmar Rosseau, Gertie and John Flair, Helen…
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. ****** Tickets for the 43rd Annual Brumley Gospel Concert, August 3-6, Lebanon, MO.…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Regular 4th Sunday Singing, Faith Rock Church, Sunday, July 24, 2 p.m. 43-1t * * *…
Summertime in Champion is easy as Champions walk about under leafy boughs conducting their business from shade to shade. The gentle quietitude reflects the liberal distribution of harmonious sentiment. The unexpected stirring of a breeze is as a gift that plays itself out in contented smiles on the faces…
I went out in the freshness of the morning this Monday to water the flowers and to set in my swimming pool and to have a talk with myself. I do that a lot and have for many years. My sisters think I am far gone, but what they do…
Last weeks news – Church started Sunday morning by singing. Prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. The Sunday school lesson was A Burden For The City of Zion from Nehemiah 2:2-6 and 8 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson…
We’ve had a good week, even if the weather has not changed and I suppose this week will be as hot as last week. I’m looking forward to fall coming and then we can complain about how cold the winter is. The kids will all be heading back to school…
Eva White invited me over last week to get some cucumbers from her garden. We had such a nice visit. She was pleased to show me the new porcelain flooring in the back of her house – it is very nice. Eva says she is keeping busy with gardening and,…
Keith and Melanie Breeding, Reece, Megan, Quin and Macee attended Bible School all week at Walnut Grove Church. Bentley Iott and Diana Davis were here on Monday. David and Donna had a stomach virus on Monday. Those here on Tuesday were Diana Davis, Donna Dodson, Reece, Megan, Quin and Macee.…
Wednesday night Bible study is always a mid-week pick me up. Steve Wilkerson is our teacher. Prayer requests were for Connie and Leah Lee. Leah is now at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center for therapy. We pray for a quick and full recovery. God bless you, Sister Leah. We…
We opened services with wonderful singing and prayers for our families, friends, military, unsaved and church. We’re thankful for the many blessings we all enjoy in our country today. Brother Dennis spoke from John 15, what purpose does God have for my life? Do we try to barter with God for…
Greetings from a very hot and dry hollar. Pray hard for relief. The weather is bad, the government has went to pot. If they would cut some of their wages things might be better. As always the working man carries the load. Sunday at Garrison Church, we had good services,…
Hello from our home to your home. Boy has it been hot here lately. We are all in agreement that we prefer the air conditioner and a nice cool glass of lemonade to being outside. We appreciate all of our volunteers who help out each day, you make our lives…
Sunday school opened with a good morning from Bro. Marshall. We sang a song for the Lord. Bro. Marshall asked for prayer requests. There were many. Prayer was led by Sister Mary. Bro. Marshall read scripture from Romans, chapter 8, verses 2-6. Sunday school class began with Bro. Dallas greeting…
Opening prayer and devotion was given by Joie Welker. Everyone went to their Sunday school classes where we studied in Judges 3:15, “Use God’s Strength.” God’s people were once again given a deliverance after they cried out to the Lord. God is always there to provide what we need despite…
Tuesday, July 5th we held our annual Fourth of July picnic, and the winners of our door prizes were Rachel, winning twenty dollars, Laurena, winning fifteen dollars, and Margaret, winning ten dollars. Everyone had a good time sharing lots of delicious low-calorie dishes. Tuesday, July 12th we had eleven people…
Exactly what is grace? To begin with, it is favor, God’s favor (Genesis 18:3). Growing in grace means that the favor of God is already there (II Timothy 1:9). It had to be there in order to grow in it. Now, how does one grow in grace? For openers, one…
Sunday morning service was opened with prayer then the Vacation Bible School children took charge of the service with songs by each group and some did scriptures. The children had a wonderful time each night last week. The teachers worked really hard and were very patient with their teaching. The…
Our menu for this week is Monday, July 25—Cheeseburger, lettuce/onion, potato salad, peaches. Tuesday, July 26—Ham, broccoli salad, pickled beets, bread, ice cream. Wednesday, July 27—Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, carrots, roll, pudding. Thursday, July 28—Fish, macaroni salad, peas, hush puppies, cobbler. Friday, July 29—Biscuits/gravy, sausage, eggs, potatoes, fruit or pancakes. Remember…
Each Tuesday we have special prayer time at 7 pm. Every Wednesday we have Bible study in Genesis. Each Sunday at 9:45 am we have prayer, Sunday school at 10 am and worship at 11 am. You are welcome to come to these services. As we started many prayer requests…
It sounds like we are in for some more hot weather this week. We appreciate the air conditioner. I wonder how we ever got along without them. Dick and I put a bushel of peaches in the freezer Tuesday and went to Sparta to get some green beans and cucumbers…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and happy week and fournd a cool place from all the heat. Be sure to check on the shut-ins during the extremely hot weather. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals…
Greetings from Red Bank. I hope everyone is finding good ways to stay cool these past few weeks. I’m sure some of you are visiting the creeks daily or staying close to a swimming pool, but if you are like us, you are staying close to the air conditioner. I…
Donald Fletcher of Fair Grove and his brother, Billy Fletcher, visited with Carl and Joan Fletcher at the farm last Wednesday. Donald came back Thursday morning early Thursday to do some yard work. Jean Daugherty visited with Billy, Thursday afternoon. Thursday evening, Carl and Joan stopped by on their way…
7-11-11 – It’s that time of week again for me to get some things ready to mail. I woke up to thunder this morning, but it had just rained enough to dampen the sidewalk a little. It’s really dark, hot, humid and I’m hearing thunder again. We’re not supposed to…
Having spent most of the last week either in a hospital, or on the way to or from the hospital, I was unable to get the church news letter in the paper last week. I apologize for lapse, but I assure you it was due to circumstances beyond my control.…
We had good services Sunday. Bro. Dan opened up in prayer then he led the congregation in some songs. The children took up the penny march. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson from Luke 7. He sure does a good job teaching. Janice Garner had a birthday. We sang…
Excessive Heat Watch In Effect Through Friday An Excessive Heat Watch is in effect from Tuesday, July 19 through Friday evening July 22 for the following counties: Barry, Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Dent, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Laclede, Lawrence, Maries, Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Ozark, Perry, Phelps,…
Del and Fanya Scott took Fanya’s parents, Howard and Ella Faye Mitchell, to the Caney Church grounds at Brown Branch to attend a family reunion of the late Ted and Odie Mitchell family. Those from Springfield were Barbara Ellison, Connie Hill and grandson, Skyler Hill. Mike, Diana, Travis Comstock an…
The hot dry temperatures aren’t too enjoyable for those of us who like to be outside these summer days. Plenty of sunscreen helps from getting sunburned. Prayer is requested for Iva Russell who is seriously ill with congestive heart failure. Her children are staying close by her side. Our prayers…
Ozarks Technical Community College was the site for emergency medical technicians and paramedics from Cox Hospitals to take part in simulated emergency training Thursday. The technicians faced four emergency scenarios ranging from a five-year-old child with an ear infection reacting to medication to a 59-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary…
Donald Joseph Ohr, 81, passed away on July 19, 2011 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava. Don was born Feb. 6, 1930 in St. Paul, Minn., to Joseph and Margaret (Von de Linde) Ohr. Don was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters. Don is survived by…
Thomas J. Kuhn, 47, passed away on July 18, 2011 at his home in Ava. Thomas was born July 15, 1964 in Topeka, Kan., to Larry and Barbara (Greemore) Kuhn. Thomas is survived by his wife, Sherie Marie Kuhn, Ava; a daughter, Brianna Kuhn, Ava; a son, Devin Kuhn, of…
Emogene Cleo Burleson, daughter of William Gordon Philpott and Hazel Ethel (Bowers) Philpott, was born in the Dogwood community in Douglas County, Mo. She passed away at 8:05 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2011 in the Cox Medical Center South, Springfield at the age of 82 years, seven months and 17…
The Nubbin Ridge Homemakers Club met July 14 for an afternoon meeting in the home of Lois Strong. Norma Stillings, president, led the reading of the Club Collect. Two readings were “Crabby Old Man” by Norma and Lois read “Perks.” We learned the proper way to dispose of fluorescent light…
We could really use some rain in this part of the country, everything is beginning to turn brown! Guess, that just comes with this time of the year. In the spring, we were complaining about all the rain we were receiving. I understand that the volleyball on Saturday was a…
We are saddened by the deaths of Tressie Sellers and Bob Sinning. Both are Norwood residents prior to so much medical problems. Please include these families in your prayers. Travis and Sheryl McGowan south of town are proud parents of a new baby girl. She will be called Ella Lynn.…
Today we celebrated the fifth Sunday after Pentecost using the following Bible readings: Isaiah 44: 6-8, or Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 Psalm 86:11-17, and the New Testament Romans 8:12-25, Gospel: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43. Our lector was Richard Sturgeon. Today we prayed for all the survivors and the victims of that terrible…
By Sgt. Lindsey M. Frazier ngmo.pao@us.army.mil JOPLIN – It may be hard to imagine how much debris has been removed from areas devastated in and around Joplin or Duquesne, but the Missouri National Guard Task Force Phoenix – tasked with supervising the clean-up and removal process can show just how…
MARSHFIELD — Most people living in a rural area are managers of a sewage treatment system — their own septic tank and drain field. Unfortunately, many neglect their management duties and that leads to problems. Surveys in Missouri show that 70 percent of home septic systems are not functioning properly.…
The University of Missouri has released its list of 2011 spring graduates. Graduates from Douglas County, and the degree received, include: From Ava: Jessica Renee Adams, juris doctor; Andrew Oliver Wallace, bachelor of arts in history, minor in political science. From Norwood: David C. Holland, doctor of medicine. …
Early youth portion later this year. Unlimited antlerless permits available in more counties. JEFFERSON CITY – Hunters will find seasons and regulations for Missouri’s 2011-2012 deer-hunting season similar to last year’s. Exceptions include the timing of the Early Youth Portion of Firearms Deer Season and new counties where unlimited antlerless…
JEFFERSON CITY – The sale and possession of all synthetic versions of marijuana and cocaine will be criminalized under legislation signed into law Thursday. HB 641, sponsored by Rep. Ward Franz, R-West Plains, bans the dangerous substances commonly marketed as bath salts or incense. The legislation comes in response to the…
As the process of recovering from the May 22 tornado nears the end of its eighth week, EPA Region 7 is urging residents and cleanup crews to keep residential storm debris segregated into six categories to speed curbside collection efforts. Under one of its emergency response missions assigned by the…
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Today Missouri House and Senate leaders came to an historic and comprehensive jobs agreement that includes more than $1.5 billion in savings and new accountability measures in the state’s economic development programs. “Today I am proud to announce House and Senate members have reached a consensus…
Laura Elizabeth Miller recently received an associate degree of applied science in business administration from Johnson County Community College of Overland Park, Kan. She graduated on the President’s List with a GPA of 4.0 and was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society for two-year colleges. She plans…
Area schools have announced their revised free and reduced price policy for school children unable to pay the full price of meals served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.Local education officials have adopted the following family-size income criteria for determining eligibility: Household …
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (MO-08) yesterday (Tuesday) evening voted for a House proposal to balance the federal budget and to limit government spending as a first step in authorizing continued payments on federal debt obligations. “We have to match our spending with our saving,” Emerson said. “Every…
Think Before You Click Safe neighborhoods are a hallmark of our close-knit rural communities. We all work together to keep our streets free of crime and dangers that could harm us and our children. The moment any of us goes on the Internet, however, the safe conditions outside our four…
As work progresses on two Highway 14 bridges in Douglas County, MoDOT officials believe they are on target to complete the bridges within the next couple of weeks. The Route 14 bridge over Cowskin Creek west of Ava is scheduled for completion by Aug. 3. Angela Eden, MoDOT customer relations…
The Ava cross country team has been running all summer, on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, getting ready for the fall season. The athletes meet at 7 a.m. to run, then cool down with an “ice bath” (left) of cold water, administered by Coach Liz Kyger. Runners pictured above are, from…
The descendants of Eruna and Malinda (Keller) Cooley met June 25 at the YMCA in Mtn. Grove. A potluck lunch was served followed by a drawing for door prizes and the annual auction. Music was provided by Max Cooley, Darrell Cooley, Wayne Hopper, Wayne Anderson and Jim Berry. Those attending…
COLUMBIA – When storms, floods and other disasters leave damaged homes in their path, local contractors often get more business than they can handle. In many cases, out-of-town contractors will arrive in force to pick up the slack. Think twice and exercise caution before accepting the services of an out-of-town…
The Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) has been awarded $60,000 in 50 percent tax credits by the Missouri Department of Economic Development. The tax credits were received from the Small Business Incubator program of which OzSBI is a certified participant. Funds raised through the tax credits will be used for…
The Battleship Missouri, located in Pearl Harbor, is not letting a mere half an ocean and half a continent keep it from showing support for the people of Joplin, Missouri, who are working to recover from this spring’s devastating tornado. The Battleship Missouri Memorial made a $3,000 contribution to the…
The Douglas County Commission signed a contract with Hartman & Company, of Springfield, to begin construction on the Vera Cruz Bridge on Aug. 1. The contract was signed last Thursday during the commissioners’ regular session at the courthouse. Under terms of the contract, the project will cost $408,655 and the…
The bridge over Beaver Creek on Route 76 in Bradleyville is scheduled to be closed for replacement on Aug. 1 and will be closed for two months. With that in mind, the Missouri Department of Transportation has scheduled a public meeting with information about the project and how traffic will…
As part of their continuing effort to provide service to the Ava and Douglas County community, the Ava Lions will be offering a one-day EPA class on Friday, Sept. 30. This one-day class meets the requirements of the EPA for an individual or firm to be certified on the handling…
If you have ever thought you might enjoy being a member of Kiwanis Club of Ava, now is a great time! Join in July, pay just $18 and your membership is good till Sept. 30. You can come to meetings and see what Kiwanis is all about, join them for…
We had a short business meeting on Thursday, July 14, followed by a bit of visiting and catching up with members. Belated happy birthday wishes go out to member Doris Liniger, proprietor of Highway House Cafe on July 18. We are excited to learn that some of our activities have…
Thursday, Aug. 4, and Friday, Aug. 5, have been designated as dates for enrollment of new and transfer students at the Ava Public Schools. Students in kindergarten through grade 12 who were not attending school here last spring should plan to attend this pre-enrollment. School personnel will be on hand…
Although frustrating, it’s interesting and sometimes even comical to watch how government agencies deal with situations that folks in business have to deal with all the time – like the budget. For months, Congress and the President have been fighting it out and neither side is willing to give an…
A middle school football camp will be held next week for all 7th and 8th grade boys interested in playing football at Ava this fall. The camp will begin Monday, July 25, at the football field. Camp will run 8:30 to 10 a.m. each morning next week. Athletes should come…
By John Stanton The first in our series profiling Douglas County Volunteer Fire Departments, Twin Bridges VFD is the eastern-most department in the County. Established in 1984, Twin Bridges VFD’s Protection Area encompasses a bit over 60 square miles. Area boundaries are: to the south the Douglas-Ozark County line, to…
Retired Rear Admiral Hamlin Tallent Personifies The Heart of the Ozarks By Sue Curry Jones The world was different in the 1960s –– so was Ava. Our community was quiet, serene and fundamentally relaxed. The town was filled with children of all ages playing together in the streets or neighborhoods.…
Community Health Assessment Resource Team (CHART) is hosting a free pool party for 7th-12th grade students on Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the City Water Park in Ava. The first 80 students in attendance for the evening will receive a t-shirt. Youths from Douglas County…
Tim Green of Webb City Farmers’ Market recognized for volunteering, teaching, leadership. JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced Tim Green as 2011 Champion of the Year for his work to promote gardening, locally-grown foods and farmers’ markets. Green was recognized at the Webb City Farmers’ Market, where…
High Temperatures in the region deadly to pets. This week, the Humane Society of Missouri investigated three heat-related canine deaths, including one dog left in a closed vehicle when outside temperatures were in excess of eighty degrees. These incidents serve as a heartbreaking reminder of the dangers associated with high…
25 Years Ago July 17, 1986 A series of water leaks the most major of which was inside the Ava Junior High School building erupted last Sunday morning when a young motorist knocked the top off a fire hydrant between 4 and 4:30 a.m. The entire building of 24,500…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –– The Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Foundation will stage a Civil War reenactment, August 12-14, 2011, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek. This is the first full-scale sesquicentennial reenactment to be held west of the Mississippi River. This event is the first…
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 $5.75; also grass hay, small squares $3.50 683-4956 or…
Douglas County has been chosen to receive $5,989 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county for phase 29. The selection was made by a national board that is chaired by the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross;…
Firemen from Squires Volunteer Fire Department, assisted by personnel from Ava Rural Fire Department, had to contend with 100-degree heat as they battled a fire at the Dave Young home Tuesday afternoon near Squires. The house was a total loss, as seen in the photo above, and is under investigation…
My sympathy to the family of Henderson Gentry. Those here on Tuesday were Melanie Breeding, Reece, Megan, Quin and Macee. Donna came by on Thursday and Friday. On Saturday Donna came and took me to town. Lisa Hensley and Seth of Hartville visited John and Jo Stephens Saturday Weston Stillings…
“Watch ye therefore” for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning,” Mark 13:35. Happy Birthday this month to Cheyenne Lafferty, Zachary Mendel, Kerry Lafferty, Kermit McSwain and Betty Satterfield. We wish you all many…
We are back into the nineties after a good rain last Thursday. I would love to see more this week. I got busy trimming in my back yard Wednesday then Dave came by Friday and said, “Mom, no more of this.” In eighteen more days I will be 82 and…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and good weekend and found a cool place while it was so hot. We had temperatures in the 100′s for a day or two. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals…
Several from our church attended the funeral of Zella Menzies on Saturday at the Clinkingbeard Chapel. She was buried at Mt. Tabor and a meal followed at our church. Let us keep her family in our prayers. Our devotional reading was from Psalm 78 and prayer requests were given. Among…
Another wonderful to worship the Lord! We had a great congregation with several visitors and little children which we greatly enjoyed and invite them all back again. Brother Dennis spoke from Romans and Matthew reminding us that scripture does not promise christians there will be no troubles in this life.…
Bonnie Phipps said she had stayed in last week because of the heat, but she got out Sunday and went to church. I made it back home from the lake last Monday about 4:18 and I saw that I had 1.5 inches of rain in my gauge. Last Tuesday I…
We had good services Sunday. We were glad to see our pastor, Garry. Bro. Dan opened up in prayer then he led us in some congregational songs. Our children then took up the penny march. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson from Luke 6. We sure enjoy the teaching.…
Mark chapter 2: Jesus Eats With Sinners Some folks may fight off symptoms of illness by confessing the Word, while some fight the symptoms with methods like gargling salt water, drinking plenty of fluids, or eating chicken soup. But when we have tried everything spiritual and natural and the cure does not manifest,…
Hello from our home to your home. This week has been hot. Saturday morning Norma Stillings played piano music for us. Bro. Tom Hawkins brought the message. Larry Moore was here for Sunday school followed by church with Faith Rock Church. I heard the church service was very good and…
Developing this project has required the input, energy and talents of many, and it will be a community effort that takes us through production. There are only 15 WEEKS until build week and tons of work to be done in preparation. Your playground core committee has been hard at work…
Sunday, July 10, 2011 – there were many prayer requests this morning: Herman Atchison, Royce Hutchison, Reba N., Delmar Rosseau, Henderson Gentry, Bonnie and Bill B., Crystal Lee, Preston Breshears, Kenny McDaniel, Ray Patterson, Marvin Graham, Bevy’s granddaughter, Raylee Grace and pray for one another. Specials songs this morning were…
I hope that everyone has had a blessed week. We sure have. Tuesday morning we started our week out with prayer group. We want to extend our invitation to any ladies who would like to join us. Wednesday night we had a wonderul Bible study. We have been studying the…
Has it been hot enough for everyone? Surely has been for me. We do need rain and that is part of my daily prayers. Not much going on around here. I haven’t heard from any neighbors and imagine they are staying inside as much as possible. It has even been…
We have a beautiful Tuesday morning with a very hot forecast for today. July and August are always hot, but can be dangerous if we have to be outside for very long. Thank God for air conditioning. We had a very good service Sunday with Bro. Hershel Letsinger from the…
As these news items are written, we are needing rain. Some showers were north of us. Gardeners are harvesting their vegetables this week. Lilly Ridge Club will meet at the Ozark County Health Center Thursday, July 21. Guest speaker will be presenting information about the food pantry and food harvest.…
July 6 – Caney came together Wednesday with singing. Bro. Jim Lafferty took charge of the service by taking prayers requests. Sis. Doris Lambeth led in prayer. Bro. Jim read Rev. 19:7-16. We need to be spotless before the Lord, washed in Christ’s blood. Everyone had great scripture to read…
Sunday school began with a good morning from Bro. Marshall. We had prayer requests. We have so much to pray about – the lost, our church, our families, the sick and each other. Prayer was led by Sister Juanita. We sang for Jesus. Bro. Marshall read scripture from Hebrews 10:19-25.…
Opening prayer and devotion was by Joie Welker to start our Sunday morning off. All went to their classes and studied in Joshua, chapter two on how the children of Israel would not listen to the judges God had put before them and because of their disobedience, they had to…
I am proud of the showers we got last week. Some were not so lucky, we could use a lot more. It is so terribly warm. I had company the week before last, Scharleen Bricker, Donna Bricker and Kim Ragles from Mineral Wells, Texas. They spent a week at their…
Roy Hampton opened Sunday school by reading Numbers 16:26 and led in prayers. Our lesson was Luke 14, parable of the great feast and the cost of following Jesus. It’s a straight path to follow Jesus, but he did so much for us we can surely try to do little…
I guess we’re all trying to stay cool. Bob and Linda went to church Sunday morning then I went with them on Sunday night. We visited with Barb, Jack and Miracle one day this past week. They’ve been busy doing some home improvement, working on the bathroom and painting with…
Sunday, July 10, was the third Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the Epistle for the day, I St. Peter 5:5 “All of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility” in which St. Peter gives advice on how to live a Christian life…
I do hope everyone is warm enough. Larry, Jimmy and Jerry were discussing the heat at church Sunday morning. I know it may be hard to believe, but even I am glad for air conditioning. They all tease me at church because I am so cold natured. Our attendance was…
Sunday morning service was opened with music then prayer requests and prayer, more hymns then a beautiful special by Cami Souder, accompanied by the musicians. Brother Roberts brought the message from Galatians 5:22-25, the final in a series of messages, “Fruit of the Spirit.” On Thursday evening, several from Walnut…
Carl and Joan Fletcher of Bois D’ Arc visited with Billy Fletcher, Monday afternoon. Billy’s aunt Jean Daugherty visited with him Saturday. Edgar Stewart took Billy to a doctor’s appointment Monday. Norma Stillings went to the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center a couple of times, last week and Rocky…
Several Bethany Baptist Church folks got on the church bus, Friday morning, to go around business places in Ava with flyers announcing the Vacation Bible School that starts here Monday, July 18 and continues through to Friday, July 24. All the fun begins at 6:15 and goes through 8:30 each…
Tiger lilies, impatiens, zinnias, wave petunias, rose of sharon, hollyhocks and knockout roses, all blooming right now in my yard. Flowers that are easy to grow and have pretty foliage and/or beautiful blooms. That is my style of gardening. I don’t have my ancestors green thumb, it has to be…
Champions have no requirement for others to boast on their behalf. Neither do they boast themselves, as it is unseemly. It is enough to acknowledge with a simple nod of the head or a raised eyebrow the pervasive tranquility and completeness of the place. Laconic locals exchange glances and knowing…
The word stranger is used many times throughout the Bible. God speaks of Israel being strangers in Egypt (Exodus 23:9). Angels have appeared as strangers (Hebrews 13:2). In I Peter 2:11 Peter himself speaks of the servants of God as being strangers. Flip to Psalm 119:19 and it says “I…
The word stranger is used many times throughout the Bible. God speaks of Israel being strangers in Egypt (Exodus 23:9). Angels have appeared as strangers (Hebrews 13:2). In I Peter 2:11 Peter himself speaks of the servants of God as being strangers. Flip to Psalm 119:19 and it says “I…
7-5-11. Another July 4 has come and gone. I hope everyone had a safe one. It was nice here. Usually it is about too hot on July 4th to do anything, but here it was very pleasant. We sat out in the shade and watched all the traffic coming and…
IN THE 44TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the estate of: ) WILLIAM HOWARD DORE, ) Deceased. ) Case No. 11DG-PR00037 ) Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Independent Administration – Non-Resident Fiduciary) To All Person Interested in the Estate of WILLIAM HOWARD DORE, Decedent: On…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S WHEREAS, Robert Steinman, dba Robert Steinman Investment Properties and Nina Steinman, his wife, by their Deed of Trust dated August 14, 2008, and recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Douglas County, Missouri, as Document No. 081795, conveyed to John Kolbe, Trustee, the following described real estate, situated…
LEGAL NOTICE The Plainview R-VIII School District is accepting bids on milk and propane for the 2011-2012 school year. Bids will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. July 18, 2011. Please mail bids to Plainview R-VIII School, Rt. 3 Box 145, Ava, MO 65608 or fax to 417-683-3222. All bids will…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, LOC Properties, Inc., by its deed of trust dated September 3, 2009, recorded September 9, 2009 as Document #091486 of the records of Douglas County, Missouri, conveyed to Harvey S. Allen, Trustee, the following described property, situated in the County of Douglas and State of…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, LOC Properties, Inc., by its deed of trust dated April 23, 2008, recorded April 28, 2008 as Document #080896 of the records of Douglas County, Missouri, conveyed to Harvey S. Allen, Trustee, the following described property, situated in the County of Douglas and State of…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, LOC Properties, Inc., by its deed of trust dated April 23, 2008, recorded April 28, 2008 as Document #080897 of the records of Douglas County, Missouri, conveyed to Harvey S. Allen, Trustee, the following described property, situated in the County of Douglas and State of…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION II – PROBATE In the Matter of: ) LLOYD DEAN PERRYMAN, JR. A Minor Child. ) DEDIE ELLEN PERRYMAN and LLOYD DELBERT PERRYMAN,) Petitioners. ) Vs. ) DOUGLAS COUNTY DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES, ) CRYSTAL BROOKE MESLER and LLOYD DEAN PERRYMAN,)…
PUBLIC NOTICE The Douglas County Board of Equalization will meet July 18, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Anyone interested in attending should contact the County Clerk’s office at 683-4714. 07-14-42-1t…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Clint A Buchanan and Shanon Buchanan, Husband and Wife Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Clint A Buchanan and Shanon Buchanan, Husband and Wife dated October 18, 2007 and recorded in the Office…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Doss, Dry, Thompson Reunion, Ava Lion’s Club, Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., potluck…
By Mindy Crandall Many Americans have stood tall, raised their right hands to their heart and recited the words to the Pledge of Allegiance. To be honest, I am one of them who have said, I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, many times, but…
Oliver Henderson Gentry, 86 years, 9 months, and 13 days old, passed to heaven on July 10, 2011 with his family by his side at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Henderson was born Sept. 27, 1924 in Ava, Mo., to Charley and Eva Leota (Sivils) Gentry. Henderson was a…
Zella Naomi Menzies, 93 years passed to heaven on July 7, 2011 at Ozark Nursing and Care Center in Ozark, MO. Zella was born Sept. 14, 1917 in Silver City, Iowa to Roy and Myrtle Audrey (Fowler) Brake. On Sept. 14, 1935 Zella and Hubert Harold Menzies were united in…
Norval Scrivner went to be with his Lord on July 12, 2011, at Stockton, Mo., after a long battle with diabetes. Norval was born in Ava, Mo., to Orval and Virginia Scrivner on March 18, 1945. He graduated from Ava High School where he played football, basketball and baseball. On…
Daniel “Dan” Layton Walker, 43, of Elk Creek, passed on to Heaven on July 7, 2011 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Dan was born April 27, 1968 in Fort Collins, Colo., to George and Peggy (Ricker) Walker. A memorial service was held Monday, July 11, at 2 p.m. in…
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan today announced that her office’s Safe at Home program, which protects survivors of domestic violence and stalking, has been permanently established in state law. Created in 2007, the program’s 2013 sunset date was removed by the signing of Senate Bill 320.…
Sarah Copeland and Lacy Tucker, members of the Ava High School band, have been selected to participate in the Macy’s Great American Marching Band this November. Sarah, who has been selected for the second straight year, will perform with the dance team. Lacey will play saxophone with the select band.…
Four Missouri Valley College student athletes have been named 2011 NAIA Spring Scholar Athletes, it was announced this week by Danielle Durham, sports information director. Included in the quartet is Weston Loftin, a junior baseball Vikings pitcher from Ava. In order to be nominated by an institution’s head coach, a…
On Tuesday, July 5, during Law Day in Douglas County, Circuit Judge John Moody revoked the probation of Gina Hale, 33, of Ava. Hale had been convicted and was on probation for domestic assault. With the probation revoked, the five-year sentence in the Department of Corrections will be executed.…
The Ava Swim team concluded the 2011 season at the District Meet held at Seymour last Saturday, July 9. Ava took sixth place out of eight teams, with the following individual results. Individual Medley—9-10 boys: Jacob Gillies, 4th. 13-14 boys: Shane Olmstead, 2nd; 17-25 men: Jordan Bittner, 5th. Short Freestyle—9-10…
How would you like to be in Casey Anthony’s shoes right now? Not me! Even when Anthony is finally released from prison, she will not be free. Although acquitted last week by a jury of her peers for the murder of her 2-year-old daughter Caylee in 2008, and scheduled to…
SPRINGFIELD – Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Tulsa, Okla., man was sentenced in federal court Tuesday for transporting a minor across state lines to engage in illegal sexual activity. Christopher Virden, 26, of Tulsa, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Richard…
It has been over two months since the tornado ripped through Joplin, wreaking havoc and leaving a horrific path of destruction. While what happened in Joplin was a living nightmare, it stands as an example of what people do for others in emergency situations. The number of volunteers that turned…
Wright County Children’s Home is pleased to offer materials to the community to help spread the word about their important mission. The first one is the new promotional video that is being shown at all of the Summer Concert Series events. It is available on the WCCH website listed below,…
JEFFERSON CITY – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Chuck Gatschenberger, R-Lake St. Louis, that creates the Youth Sports Brain Injury Prevention Act was signed into law this week. The legislation (HB 300) received overwhelming approval from both the Missouri House and Senate during the 2011 legislative session. The legislation establishes the…
As Junior and I were riding to church on Sunday, I was reminded of how fortunate I have been to have such a special family and friends in my life. I really enjoyed seeing several of my kids on Saturday. I also enjoyed a birthday dinner with daughter, Jeanette Evans…
Today we celebrated the fourth Sunday after Pentecost using the following Bible readings: Isaiah 55:10-13, Psalm 65:1-8, 9-13, and the New Testament Romans 8:1-11, Gospel: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23. God’s word is like the rain that waters the earth and brings forth vegetation. It is also like the sower who scatters seed…
BUFFALO – Summer cookouts are a favorite way for many people to celebrate special occasions or even to unwind from a stressful week. But in order to make sure the event is all fun and no sickness, it is important to follow basic guidelines for safe grilling according to Christeena…
MT. VERNON – Bull management is an important part of running beef cows. A key to successful bull management is having and using a bull pasture according to Eldon Cole, a livestock specialist, University of Missouri Extension. “This is the time of year when owners of well-managed cattle herds are…
LAMAR – Eating breakfast benefits your body just like adding gas benefits your car according to Tammy Roberts, nutrition and health education specialist, University of Missouri Extension. “After several hours of not eating while we sleep, our bodies need a new supply of glucose or blood sugar,” said Roberts. The…
By Spc. Antony S. Lee Ngmo.pao@us.army.mil KANSAS CITY – Although only seven months into the year, 2011 has been a historic year for the Missouri National Guard as Soldiers have been activated for five different state emergency missions. Capt. Alan Brown, the commander of Headquarters Company, 110th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade…
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has reopened a portion of the refuge area at Peck Ranch Conservation Area (PRCA) to public access through a driving loop for viewing elk and other wildlife. MDC closed the refuge area in March in preparation for the arrival of Missouri’s…
Some Microbes Can Survive for Days Even In Chlorinated Pools By Saralee Jamieson OSCEOLA –The chance of a swimmer in the U.S. being attacked by a shark is close to zero. But dangerous creatures do lurk in our waters, including lakes, ponds and even concrete swimming pools. Microbes such as…
Dwayne and Barbara Smith, musicians/storytellers, will be performing comic songs, gospel songs, ballads and stories from times gone by in the Ozarks and the British Isles tonight (July 14) at 7 p.m. at the Douglas County Public Library. Admission is free. The Smiths, from Joplin, have been performing music/storytelling programs…
We had a short business meeting on Thursday, July 7, followed by a bit of visiting and catching up with members. Diane was back from vacation this week. We also found out that Connie Cornelison spent some time in the hospital again, but is back home now. Some of our…
COLUMBIA – Helen Sosniecki will be honored during the National Newspaper Association’s 125th Annual Convention & Trade Show, when she will be presented with the 2011 Emma C. McKinney Award. Recognized as the highest and most dignified tributes in community journalism, the Amos and McKinney Awards are presented to a…
With Afternoon temperatures reaching well into the upper 90s and on occasion even going over 100 degrees, the Douglas County Health Department has issued a heat warning. Elderly individuals, and those who care for the elderly, should be very aware of the danger of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. With…
A dump truck that collided with a Cox ambulance in Polk County last Friday afternoon was driven by a former Ava man. The Highway Patrol said the 1994 Peterbilt dump truck was driven by Royce D. Hutchison, 74, of Stockton. Hutchison was one of four people taken from the scene…
More Debt? Not Yet… Ongoing negotiations over the limits of our national debt and its reduction have all Americans questioning where we draw the credit line. At $14 trillion, every American household is responsible for nearly $80,000 of our debt. We must not add a penny to that multi-generational obligation…
Captain Dwayne F. Isringhausen, commanding officer of Troop G, said a DWI saturation was conducted in Douglas and Ozark counties on Friday, July 8. A total of 16 arrests and 31 warnings were issued in conjunction with the operation. The designated highways for this saturation were U.S. Highway 160, Missouri…
Retired U.S. Sen. Christopher “Kit” Bond, R-Mo., is being honored as the namesake for the new federal courthouse to be built in Missouri’s state capital of Jefferson City. The successor in his seat — U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo. — has announced that the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Claire McCaskill joined their colleagues U.S. Senators Kent Conrad (N.D.) and John Hoeven (N.D.) today to kick off the first meeting of the Missouri River Working Group, which is aimed at forging a compromise on issues of river management. The bipartisan…
The date was June 15, 1941. Freda Livingston Bacorn and Joseph Bacorn, Jr. welcomed their first bundle of joy, Joanna, into the world. Several years later, Fred came along, but that’s a whole different story… Saturday, June 18, a birthday party in celebration of 70 amazing years was held at…
SPRINGFIELD – Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced today that an Aurora, Mo., woman pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to mail fraud and to filing false tax returns, which were related to a scheme to embezzle $253,848 from her employer. Diana Kay Erickson,…
Green Art Camp has been very successful in the month of June and continues for two weeks in July. The summer school program brought students from the 3rd and 4th grade to the camp. With those students there were about 30 kids a day attending. They enjoyed making terrariums and…
JEFFERSON CITY – Swimming beaches at Cuivre River, Finger Lakes and Mark Twain state parks have been reopened after results of water samples taken Tuesday showed bacteria levels had dropped significantly below the department’s acceptable levels for state park beaches. Even though the bacteria levels at Grand Glaize Beach at…
JEFFERSON CITY – With rising floodwaters across the state, the Missouri Department of Transportation has a new tool to keep water off the roads and motorists safe. Big Bags are large sand bags that unfold like an accordion to create a 15-foot long, 3-foot high by 3-foot wide storage compartment…
St. John’s is hosting a celebration for breast cancer survivors from 6-7 p.m. July 18 on the 2nd floor of C.H. “Chub” O’Reilly Cancer Center, 2055 S. Fremont in Springfield. This free event offers an excellent opportunity for breast cancer survivors to come together for fun, food, fellowship and to…
SPRINGFIELD – About 25 varieties of native butterflies will swirl, flit and hover as the “flying flowers” are released in the butterfly garden at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park during one of Springfield’s most popular events, the Friends of the Garden-sponsored Butterfly Festival July 16-17. The live butterfly release will begin…
Holding a brief meeting Tuesday evening, the Ava City Council met in a session facilitated by Burrely Loftin, president of the Board of Aldermen. Mayor Eddie Maggard was absent. The central item of focus during the evening was the option to pursue refinancing on the Certification of Participation Bonds which…
JEFFERSON CITY –– Two of Missouri’s historic covered bridges will receive additional protection and preservation, thanks to a federal grant awarded to Missouri State Parks. The federal grant for $144,788 from the Federal Highway Administration will be used for projects at Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site near Goldman…
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Earning a spot on Drury University’s Dean’s List is a significant accomplishment; it means a student earned a grade point average of 3.6 or greater (on a 4-point scale) while carrying a full-time course load of 12 or more semester hours at Drury, a top10 Midwestern university,…
SPRINGFIELD –– Students from Ava and Squires who are listed below earned a degree from Drury University during spring commencement. Three hundred thirty four undergraduates joined 55 graduate students at the College of Graduate and continuing studies commencement held in the O’Reilly Family Event Center on May 14. Students graduating…
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – “It was THIS big.” That’s a line every angler has used at some point to describe the size of their catch. Now, thanks to the BoatUS Angler “Catch of the Month” photo contest, honest anglers can submit a photo of their fish for all to see online…
JEFFERSON CITY – Though the future is bleak for the state’s transportation funding, a new state five-year highway construction program was approved today by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission. But the new program is only half the size of recent years – about $600 million a year rather than…
With the hottest days of summer upon us, advocates for children’s safety want to reinforce the risks of leaving infants and young children in automobiles. The number of child deaths in cars nationally last summer, 2010, reached 41 by Sept. 1 – the most on record. John Peter, M.D., an…
Program took effect July 1 and may provide support for loans up to $40,000 JEFFERSON CITY – A newly available program to aid farmers in obtaining commercial financing for purchases of livestock feed and inputs for livestock feed crops is now available. The Livestock Feed and Crop Input Loan Guarantee…
25 Years Ago July 10, 1986 The merger of the Ava Farmers Exchange with the Mansfield MFA Cooperative was announced this week by Junior McVay, general manager of the joint operation. A 55-year tradition with the Missouri State Highway Patrol ended this summer when officers laid aside neckties and…
