JEFFERSON CITY — On your summer camping trip, you can get away from it all and still stay connected with free WiFi in Missouri state park campgrounds. Eleven state parks campgrounds currently offer free wireless Internet access for guests and visitors and the service will be added to more campgrounds…
FOR SALE C&S Woodcutting, $35/rick picked up, $40 delivered in Ava city limits. Call Cody 417-686-0888. 13-tf GOT BUGS? FOR termites, ants, spiders, roaches, fleas, etc. Call Tim Blackwell at Blackwell Pest Control, 860-7314. 36-17tp OLDER MOBILE HOMES for sale, must be moved, 683-3799. 27-10tp MAXIM OUTDOOR WOOD pellet &…
Minnie Mable (Reed) Hutchison Snoddy, 103 years, passed to heaven on June 1, 2012 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo., with her family by her side. Minnie was born March 19, 1909 in Vera Cruz, Mo., to John William and Sarah Francis (Kelton) Reed. Minnie was a lifelong…
Alvey Douglas Lindsey, 68, was born on Nov. 8, 1943, and passed away at home, on May 31, 2012. Doug was born in Leavenworth, Kan., to Alvey Percy and Calla Rene (Mathy) Lindsey. He graduated from Washington High School, Kansas City, Kan., in 1961. At the age of 17, he…
Noble Lakey, 81 years, passed to heaven in the early morning hours of June 2, 2012 in his home with his loving wife, Bonnie, by his side. Noble was born Oct. 29, 1930 in Douglas County, Mo., to Ira and Zelma (Nall) Lakey. He lived most of his life in…
Minerva Imogene “Gene” Wengler Kirschbaum Kane, 85, of Live Oak, Fla., beloved wife, mother, granny, and great-granny went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2012. She was born Dec. 7, 1926, in Chicago, Ill., to Elmer and Nora Wengler. She was the eldest of two children. She grew…
The Ava Swim Team opened the 2012 season with a meet at Mtn. View last Saturday. Ava was paced by Jacob Gillies who was high point winner in the 9-10 boys’ category. Ava placed third overall. Individual results for Ava are listed below. Individual Medley: 9-10 boys, Jacob Gillies, 1st;…
For several months we have been bombarded with political ads on TV, and it’s only going to get worse as the August primary draws closer and district, state and national races heat up. Television has become the chosen venue for candidates, so we have to assume that’s how voters are…
ROLLA – Free annual recreation passes will be available to active duty service members and their dependents effective May 19. Beginning on Armed Forces Day on May 19, active duty service men and women – Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and activated National Guard and Reserves – can…
An 81-year-old Ava woman was seriously injured in a single-vehicle wreck Tuesday afternoon in Ozark County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that Joan E. Small failed to negotiate a curve on Route JJ and ran off the roadway. The southbound 2004 Dodge Stratus struck a ditch, a tree and…
A nine-day jury trial held in Ava during two weeks in May resulted in a finding in favor of Purina Feeds after dairy farmers alleged that they had received mold and toxins in a dairy ration. The Douglas County jury also returned verdicts in favor of Purina against claims that…
WARRENSBURG – John Spurlock, of Squires, was among the more than 1,000 individuals who were eligible to participate in the University of Central Missouri’s 2012 spring commencement exercises on May 4-5 in the university’s multipurpose building. Students who completed their degree requirements by the end of the fall 2011 semester…
The 33rd annual 3-Year-Old Futurity, Spring Show and Youth Seminar of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association got under way this week and will continue through Saturday night. Saturday will be championship night with the Futurity champions being named, along with other champions in various categories of judging. The…
Our Badge of Citizenship A month ago, I stood by as a few proud men and women of Southern Missouri raised their right hands, swore their allegiance to our Constitution, and became naturalized American citizens. For this honor, they studied, they served in our communities, and they proved their loyalty…
By Bob Stickles-Big Bob’s Bait & Tackle Bass fishing is now a night sport and based on a full parking lot at Pontiac Marina last Saturday a lot of people are fishing at night. Jigs and worms are working well after dark. Watermelon Candy (green and purple) jigs with a…
People suffer heat-related illness when their bodies cannot properly cool themselves by sweating. Sweating is the body’s natural air conditioning, but when a person’s body temperature rises rapidly, sweating just isn’t enough. Heat-related illnesses can be serious and life threatening. Very high body temperatures may damage the brain or other…
By Rick Batten My first plains game hunt in South Africa was a good one. It must have been, right? Why else would my mind refuse to consider caribou in Alaska or red stag in New Zealand? Why else would at least a portion of every day be spent homesick…
The Ava Art Guild’s Spring Art Show has been termed a wonderful success. There were 110 entries in numerous categories including advanced and junior (under 18). “The quality of the art is incredible at this year’s art show”, said Rita Fancher, Art Show director. Here is a complete list of…
The SCA conference champion Ava Bears had a number of athletes honored with all-SCA recognition in post-season voting by coaches of the South Central Association. Following is the complete list of all-SCA selections. 1st Team Pitchers: Ben Loge, Ava, sophomore; George Lada, Mtn. Grove, senior. Infielders: Zach Leonard, Ava, senior;…
I like to read my Bible. It wasn’t until adulthood that I really came to the Lord, though I had been baptized as a teenager, but after I made the decision that I really wanted a relationship with God, my appetite for the things of God grew, especially reading his…
Our area really needs a good rain. We hear of others getting good showers. Best wishes to J.C. Taylor in West Plains whose back problems have disabled him. His son, Chet, took him to St. Louis Barnes Hospital and he and Dana have been helping out at the Taylor’s home.…
Tuesday, May 29thT.O.P.S. #0720 met and was called to order by Sharon with sixteen weighing in with a total loss of 18.5 lbs. Top loser was Billy. Rosie won the Hee- Haw contest. Sue was the top loser for the month of May. A number of members lost after the…
It says in John 12:42 that many of the chief rulers believed Jesus; but, being put out of the synagogue by the Pharisees was more than these rulers were willing to risk. So, instead of speaking up they chose to be silent. It was more important to ‘go along to…
Sunday, June 3 was Trinity Sunday. Altar and vestment colors were white, the color of purity and joy. In his sermon Bishop Hartley noted that the doctrine of the Trinity – God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit – does not appear in the Bible, it is based on scripture…
Sunday morning service was opened with the Praise Team leading in praise songs. They are doing such an awesome job of praise. We had prayer requests and prayer. Several were sick or on vacation this week. Brother Roberts brought the message from Philippians 4:11-19, “ Living A Life of Contentment.”…
Food items were collected for the Heart of the Hills Food Harvest. Our devotional reading was from Deuteronomy 32, which we all stood to read. Brad Siler read a thank you note from the Rocky Valentine family. Prayer requests were for Allie Mackey, who is now awake and doing better,…
Dick Richards sat at the Walnut Grove Cemetery Saturday the 26th. He got to visit with lots of people he knew, and some he didn’t know, I think. Jerry, Joe and Jim Johnson was there most of the time. He really enjoyed visiting with them. Their dad, Mont Johnson, was…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a good weekend and the weather was great for a cookout or a picnic. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have lost a…
Hello from Red Bank. Well, we needed the rain we finally got, but we are greatly in need of more. I don’t know about you, but rain has priority on our prayer list. Jesus said in John 14:14, If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do…
Doug Irwin and his family visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson last week. Norma Stillings visited at the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Tuesday afternoon. She attended a meeting of the Support the Handicapped Board, Tuesday evening, worked in the garden Wednesday, visited at Ava Place, Thursday morning, played…
5-29-12. Well, here goes nothing, Ha. We had a very uneventful holiday weekend and I think most of my family had to work. Anyway they didn’t have any news for me. Robert Allison was still fishing and sent a picture on my phone of him holding a really big catfish.…
Another beautiful Lord’s Day in the Ozarks, with even a hint of rain. We had a good time in Sunday School, studying about the Justice of God and then in our worship service we were blessed by our guest speaker, Bro. Keith Hellyer, who came down from Salem, MO. to…
Howdy. How many of you readers thanked God for the rain this week? If you didn’t it is not too late. My rain gage showed about one and a half inches. A man came in the sale barn and said he was from up north and his gage showed six…
Church began with singing and prayer requests. There are so many that continue to need our prayers and concern. We have folks out sick, our country, the military, the unsaved and the list goes on and on. Brother Raymond Haden was our speaker for both services Sunday. He spoke in…
Greetings from a very hot and dry Boulder’s Fork. Our road got graded and usually it will rain. They did a good job. The corners were getting pretty dangerous and they fixed it. As I write this, Saturday night, it is hot and dry and we hope and pray for…
Last Weeks News – As I write the article for Happy Home Church today, we are sad at the loss of our former pastor, member and dear friend, Brother Paul Welch. He has gone on to be with the Lord and as he has said many times recently, “I won’t…
This is a Monday morning so thought I’d try and wrtie some items for the paper. Memorial weekend is over and it was rather hot, but all the cemeteries look so pretty. Andy and Sharlene Daughterty visited me last Saturday evening also Tracy, Hannah and Devin Griffith. Last Sunday after…
Opening prayer to start out our morning service was by Doug Miller. Our Sunday school lesson was on “Rules For Just Living.” These simple rules are truthfulness, thoughtfulness, and consistant impartiality should be our guide for all dealing in life. It is not okay to compromise with the world. We…
Last Weeks News – Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintedent and prayer was given by Bro. Raymond Haden. Sunday school lesson was The Meaning of Life, Ecclesiastes 11:9-10, chapter 12:1-8 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs…
Well good Monday morning to all my friend and neighbors. I know this is a holiday and my little items won’t get to the paper until next week, but that’s okay. I sure hope everybody is having a good Memorial weekend. As for me I really don’t feel very good,…
I think only people in the great Ozark hills could possibly go through as many weather changes as we have lately. We went from 90 degrees to 60 in just a few days. We were praying for rain and God answered that prayer with a little bit of rain scattered…
The Ten Commandments of School Life (from the DOCOMO 1921). I-Thou shalt not monkey with the valves on the radiators. II-Thou shalt not enter the gymnasium unless thou hast rubber heels and rubber soles upon thy feet. III-Thou shalt not be out later than six o’clock on any night other…
“He that falls in love with himself will have no rivals.” –Benjamin Franklin, 1758 By golly, we received 1/10th of an inch of rain, then 1 ½ inches and then 2/3 of an inch, with more said to be coming. There is a slight greening up in process. Continue to…
Mike Strong of Huthison, Kansas came by to visit me on Monday. Johnnie and Debra Reed of Beloit, Kansas and Miguel and Tiffany Ayala, Garrett, Grant, Issac and Gaby left here on Monday to go to Branson then left for home on Tuesday morning. Donna Dodson came by on Monday.…
June 3, 2012. God has blessed us with another beautiful day. Bless you Jesus. Prayer requests were asked for Missy’s Dad, Linda P. family, our nation and unsaved loved ones. Let us all remember the Bernie Hutchison family in the loss of their loved one. The pastor’s message was in…
A chance trip around the county was an opportunity to marvel at the beauty of a place like this. The roadsides are strewn with Echinacea, butterfly weed, Queen Anne’s lace and an occasional purple musk thistle. In places where the hay has been cut and rolled, the manicured fields show…
May 30 – Caney Church met Wednesday evening to thank the Lord and study His word. We began with singing. We had a wonderful time of singing. We sang several old songs. Bro. Hi Lambeth was our leader Wednesday evening. He began by taking prayer requests and praise reports. Bro.…
Sunday school opened with Joe Lafferty reading Psalms 28. Michelle Lee led the opening prayer. Our Sunday School lesson was from Acts chapter 15. Following our lesson different ones gave a question to search the answer and tell their findings next week. We had seven questions, one for each day…
“Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye,” Colossians 3:13. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday School after we sang. Pastor David prayed for the prayer request. Brother Roy read Deuteronomy 32:1-7 for the devotion…
Joshua Pyle, his wife, Wendy, and children, Hannah, Caleb, Naomi, and Nathan, were guests at Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday. The Pyle Family are on deputation trying to raise financial and prayer support so that they can go as missionaries to South Sudan. Joshua and Wendy grew up in the same…
Sunday I didn’t make it to church, I stayed home and rested. Bob and Linda went Sunday morning and night. The three of us went to a wedding on Saturday at Thornfield. Erin and John had a very nice celebration and everyone had a good time at the reception with…
Many seniors do not know what they would do without hot meals delivered daily to their homes. Many seniors cannot walk or drive to the local senior center and have to depend on the OATS bus, family or friends to bring them. Therefore, it is so important that those in…
Wow, summer has moved in quickly. We’ve had so much going on in the life of our church this spring. We’ve had mother’s day banquets, senior graduates whom we honored and our Memorial Day service was a great time to honor and acknowledge all those who have served and fought…
Our worship team for the service at 8:30 sang a hymn. Truly when we get there it will be a time of jubilee. We enjoyed the singing very much. Pastor Buddy brought us the message from Acts 9-31-43 this morning on being a heart healthy church. We need to have…
Last Weeks News – Bonnie Phillips said Tracy Lakey and friend, Linda, came to Ava to see her and to decorate the graves of her family’s here. Debbie Cederlind came down Friday evening and stayed all night with Bonnie and then Saturday, Bonnie and her girls all went to the…
Bob and I spent most of the day Sunday at our family reunion. Some of us only see each other a few times a year, so we always have lots of catching up to do. Those present at the Sloan family reunion last Sunday included the head of our “Sloan”…
NOTICE TO PUBLIC Douglas County All Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Douglas County, with the assistance of South Central Ozark Council of Governments, has finalized the 2012 update of the Multi-Jurisdiction All Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan is pursuant to Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) requirements. A final draft of the…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Ronald Lethco and Judith Lethco, dated January 7, 2011, and recorded on January 18, 2011, Document No. 110103 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Douglas County, Missouri, the undersigned…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of ) RILEY JAMES MCINTYRE ) Case No. 12DG-PR00025 ) GARRETT LLOYD MCINTYRE ) Case No. 12DG-PR00026 ) Minors. ) ALICE BELL, ) Petitioner. ) ORDER OF PUBLICATION OF NOTICE The State of Missouri to CHRISTOPHER…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI IN THE MATTER OF ) LINDA LOUISE SHIPLEY, ) Petitioner. ) Case No. 12CDG-CC00075 ) NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME On May 30, 2012, the Circuit Court of Douglas County, Missouri entered judgment in Cause Number 12DG-CC00075, changing the name of…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI AT AVA, MISSOURI In Re the Petition of: ) GALEN JOHN CHADWICK ) For a Change of Name to: ) Swami Nityananda ) CASE NO. 12DG-CC00147 ) JUDGMENT NAME CHANGE THIS matter came on for hearing on a Verified Petition for…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: June 19, 2012 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: Part Agriculture & Part R-3 Multi-Family Residential Proposed zoning: R-3 Multi-Family Residential Street location: 307 SW 3rd Avenue Property Owners: Douglas County Senior Citizens Housing Association, Inc. Legal description:…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: June 19, 2012 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: Agriculture Proposed zoning: R-1 Single-Family Residential Street location: 501 SW 3rd Avenue Property Owners: Tom McSwain Legal description: A part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: June 19, 2012 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: Agriculture Proposed zoning: R-1 Single-Family Residential Street location: 407 SW 3rd Avenue Property Owners: Roger and Julia Husky Legal description: Lot 2, Block 4, W.W. Clark’s First Addition, Ava,…
NOTICE TO PUBLIC As required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Ava Housing Authority will hold a meeting, open to the public, to review the PHA Five Year Plan for the year beginning October 1, 2012. The meeting will be held in the Community Room of…
Ava School Summer School Breakfast Menu Monday, June 11: Cinnamon Roll, Yogurt Parfait, Chilled Fruit, Milk Tuesday, June 12: Boxed Cereal, Yogurt, Chilled Fruit, Milk Wednesday, June 13: Sausage, Pancake on a Stick, Chilled Fruit, Milk Thursday, June 14: Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Juice, Milk Friday, June 15: Biscuit…
T-Ball Old Fairgrounds Friday, June 8 5:30 Adams Backhoe vs. Town & Country Bank 6:30 Kutz Car Clinic vs. Town & Country Supermarket 7:30 Thru the Grapevine vs. Janice’s Beauty Shop 8:30 Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare vs. Cutbirth Properties Tuesday, June 12 5:30 Kutz Car Clinic vs. Heart of…
11-12 Boys Old Fairgrounds Thursday, May 31, 2012 Cutbirth Logging (0) vs. Longdollar (12) O’Reilly Automotive (3) vs. State Farm (9) 9-10 Boys Little League Field Thursday, May 31, 2012 Clunn’s Classics (12) vs. Common Ground Coffee House (7) Emerson Climate Technologies (5) vs. Cooper Lumber (13)…
The Goss Family Reunion held June 3rd at Ava Lion’s Club was well attended. Those in attendance were Mark and Becky Davis of Paola, Kansas, John and Kathy Goss, Brenda and Walley Switzer, Jim and Jason Goss, Eric and Paula Verngowin, Devin Verngowin, Dalton Forrester all of Harrisonville, Missouri, John…
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This year, June 2, 2012, wasn’t as big as 2010, but it was good. We had 47 names, if I counted it right. Diane didn’t make it in because she got married and her husband, Ronald, won’t retire until August, but we had a big surprise, Carla Budd came in…
Dara Strong came down to her mother’s home, Ella Faye Mitchell. They drove to the Bethel Cemetery, at McClurg, to decorate graves. Other family members there were; Barbara Ellison, Gary, Connie Mitchell, Howard Mitchell, Ernest, Howard Dean, Bailey Strong, Mike, Diana Comstock, Ashlyn Mitchell, Danny, Connie, Skylar Hill, Norman, Sharon…
Jesus loves you and he has Good News. Having a relationship with God through Jesus Christ is not about having religion. Well, some may ask, what is the difference? Having religion is the world’s way of looking toward a god through works, thinking that their deeds will save them and…
We have about 3 weeks of spring left, by the calendar, as summer begins June 20th, and it has been a very dry season. Dean and Dorothy Davis, from Lawrence, KS. Visited relatives and friends at Udall and Bakersfield this past week and left Thursday morning. The visited Dave and…
Tuesday, May 29thT.O.P.S. #0720 met and was called to order by Sharon with sixteen weighing in with a total loss of 18.5 lbs. Top loser was Billy. Rosie won the Hee- Haw contest. Sue was the top loser for the month of May. A number of members lost after the…
The SWEDEN CHURCH revival begins June 4th (Monday) at 7 p.m. Revivals have been going on for a long time. Although the word itself isn’t mentioned in the Bible, there are verses that can be found that speak of an awakening or of a visitation. Luke 19:44 and Acts 2:4…
Sunday, May 27 was Pentecost, Greek for the fiftieth day, a Christian festival commemorating the descent of the Holy Ghost upon the apostles on the day of the Jewish festival observed on the fiftieth day from the second day of Passover. Altar and vestment colors are red symbolizing the tongues…
Sunday morning service opened with some very fine music, then prayer requests and prayer. We had three congregational songs then Margaret Rosseau sang a special. Brother Roberts brought the message from I Cor. 11, “Remembrance.” Bob and Nora Edwards visited with Toby and Jacinda Sheppard and family on Thursday evening…
Several men worked at the church on Saturday doing yard work. It looks good and rain will be great, which we are getting as I write this. I appreciate all who helped. Brad Siler, our Sunday School Superintendent, began our service with our devotion from John 14. Stan Humbyrd led…
Hopefully it will rain today. It kind of looks like it might. Freeda Richards and I attended my cousin, Ruby Miller’s funeral last week. Our prayers are with the family. Jim Haas and his daughter, LeAnn Gravel, and her granddaughter, Kaylee from Skitook, Oklahoma came up last Tuesday to decorate…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and good weekend and made it safe through the holiday. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have lost loved ones. May…
Billy Fletcher went to church with his aunt, Jean Daugherty, at Ava General Baptist, May 20. After church they joined George and Donna Dale and went to Marshfield to have dinner with Dennie and Barbara Whitaker. They were celebrating Dennie’s birthday that day. Carl and Joan Fletcher of Bois D’arc…
5-21-12. We’re having beautiful weather again. I let the weekend slip away again without talking to anyone. We went to the cemetery and mowed grass one day and had nice weather for that, but I was surprised at how dry and hard the ground was. I couldn’t get all the…
I hope you enjoyed a wonderful Memorial Day weekend and in some special way, honored those who have gone on before. Those who made the nation we live in, not only a possibility but the reality which we are so blessed to enjoy today. Some of us spent most of…
Dan opened up in prayer then he led us in some congregational songs. The children then took up the penny march. Specials were sung by Rayonna and Rachael, Dan and Sybil and Dan and Janice and Darrel and Helen. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson from Luke. We were…
We began Sunday morning with singing and thanking God for His blessings, on this beautiful Memorial Day. We prayed for the many requests of our congregation, friends, neighbors and families, and asked special blessings on our military and those who gave their lives for our freedoms. The old saying “freedom…
Well, another week has flown by and I’m facing news day with not much news so far. I guess I must call and be nosey since no one has called me. The things that has not changed is the hot, dry weather pattern. Everyone is becoming concerned about maybe facing…
Hello from our home to your home. I just wanted to say how proud I was of Friday, Tonya Sue Day during National Nursing Home Week. The big day was Friday when we roasted our administrator, Tonya Cutbirth. She was a really good sport about all of it and carried…
Gary E. “Tony” Calvin, 73, formerly of Kansas City and Osceola, passed away on Saturday, May 26. He was born in Ava, Mo., on Dec. 31, 1938, the second of three children and only son of Jerry and Maurine Henderson Calvin. He graduated from Ava High School in 1956. On Jan.…
Dana M. Denney, 77, of Ozark, formerly of Ava, passed away on May 30, 2012 at Circle of Life Hospice, Bentonville, Ark. Dana was born Nov. 2, 1934 in Douglas County, Mo., to Oscar and Pansy (Henson) Denney. She is survived by one brother, Jim Denney, Ozark, Mo.; one sister,…
Carol Sue Russell, 70, Kansas City, Mo., passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, after years of declining health. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 2, 2012, 10 a.m. in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, Mo., with Pastor Oren Alcorn officiating. Carol was born on June 14, 1941, in…
Rondo Paul Welch, 79 years, passed to heaven on May 27, 2012 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Mo., with his family by his side. Paul was born Oct. 24, 1932 in Douglas County, Mo., to Marion Laswell and Nellie Mae (Rippee) Welch. He was a graduate of Ava High School. Paul…
The Ava men’s 4×800-meter relay team of sophomore Jordan Dirmerskey, junior Dakota Renner, senior Chase Dixon and junior Kyle Clinkingbeard, ran a blazing time of 8:03.97 at Lincoln University in Jefferson City on Friday, May 26. While this time was only good enough to place the foursome sixth in the…
Highway 76 between Ava and Goodhope is being closed two days this week as contractor crews do maintenance on the bridge over Beaver Creek. This route was closed for several weeks last fall for during construction of this new bridge. The work was scheduled to be done on Wednesday and…
Second Lieutenant Benjamin W. Huffman, United States Army, was commissioned into the service of his country May 12, at the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Va. 2D LT Huffman was administered the oath of office by his father, Chief Warrant Officer Five Scott W. Huffman, United States Marine Corps…
The Douglas County Historical and Genealogical Society held its monthly meeting on May 21, in the Museum. President Pat Carmichael called the meeting to order. Sharon read the treasurer’s report and the minutes of the April meeting and they were approved. The Summer 2012 Journal is at the printers and…
One does not normally expect the danger of wildfire to even be a factor at this time of year. But with the lack of rainfall and unseasonably warm temperatures seen in the month of May, the fire danger is high and the lack of moisture is becoming a serious problem…
The $494 Billion Tax Hike The American economy is on the edge of a precipice that few Americans will realize until we are even closer to the cliff. Some 200 federal tax provisions are set to expire at the end of this year, which would directly lead to a $494…
You can always accomplish more if you have a plan. It gives you a sense of direction and a distinct goal to work toward as you move forward. And, when we started this session, we laid out our plan for the session in our Blueprint for Missouri. Now, as this…
Judge Dan Wade recently attended the 2012 Annual Conference of Missouri Municipal and Associate Circuit Judges Association held at Lake of the Ozarks. Judge Wade is the municipal judge for the cities of Mountain Grove, Mansfield, and Norwood. Municipal judges are judges of the circuit courts, and are subject to…
Springfield Police have reported that an Ava man is charged with leading officers on a chase and with carjacking in Springfield over the weekend. Jimmy Hayes, whose age is listed as 32, is said to have run from Ozark Police after they tried to stop him on a suspected DWI…
Dear Editor; In the past, I have been critical of decisions made by the Ava school board because I believe that criticism earned should be levied. I believe that accolades earned should be levied as well. I would like to applaud the Ava school board for their recent decision to…
25 Years Ago May 28, 1987 The Ava Police Department is investigating vandalism that occurred at the Bethany Baptist church last Wednesday night, and Police Chief Jerry Huffman said authorities have some leads into solving the case. Little Richard Lee Porter, 6-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Herval…
FOR SALE C&S Woodcutting, $35/rick picked up, $40 delivered in Ava city limits. Call Cody 417-686-0888. 13-tf GOT BUGS? FOR termites, ants, spiders, roaches, fleas, etc. Call Tim Blackwell at Blackwell Pest Control, 860-7314. 36-17tp OLDER MOBILE HOMES for sale, must be moved, 683-3799. 27-10tp MAXIM OUTDOOR WOOD pellet and…
As I write the article for Happy Home Church today, we are sad at the loss of our former pastor, member and dear friend, Brother Paul Welch. He has gone on to be with the Lord and as he has said many times recently, “I won’t have to carry this…
Thought I had better try and write some items this week. My isn’t it dry just to be the month of May. There is a chance for showers early next week. Lets pray they materialize. Tracy came after me last Thursday and spent the night with them, then on Friday…
Opening prayer to start the morning service was by Joie Welker. In our Sunday school lesson, we find people are searching for ways to find God. When we read the Bible, Jesus shows us that He is the way, the truth and the life. Happy Birthday wishes go out to…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintedent and prayer was given by Bro. Raymond Haden. Sunday school lesson was The Meaning of Life, Ecclesiastes 11:9-10, chapter 12:1-8 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs and prayer was given…
The rain we prayed for, came this morning early. We need to pray for more since it was just a short and sweet rain, that just came and went. I hope everyone had a safe Memorial weekend. I finally got my family and Jerry’s family decorated. I got to visit…
Businesses advertising in the 1925 DOCOMO—W. R. Clinkingbeard Furniture and Undertaking. Linoleum, rugs, traveling bags, trunks, Golden Star and O’Cedar Polish. Picture frames made to order; window shades. A complete line of undertaking goods, with auto hearse. Ava Drug Store, J. B. Cunningham, druggist. We carry everything usually carried in…
You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down. You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.…
Quin Breeding went with Kelly Johnson and Wyatt on Monday to the Ava Radio Station to make a commercial for Summer School. They later had lunch then went to a movie that evening. Donna Dodson, Reece, Megan, Macee and Quin were here Monday morning. Danny Bushong called on Monday. He…
Most Champions know that the “Ag News” program comes on TV very early in the morning—very early. Several were up early enough to hear it Saturday when it was reported that Missouri is flooded! Cries rose up out of darkened Champion farm houses in the pre-dawn hours: “Where?” “We’re not…
Wednesday, May 23 – We gathered at Caney Church Wednesday evening to study God’s word. We began with congregational singing. Bro. Jeff Shipley welcomed all who came out, Sis. Lorrinda Coulter led in prayer. We wish everyone could come to know the wonderful joy of salvation. Jeff read Acts 15:1-2,…
Opening Sunday school, Roy Hampton read John 12:35&36, then lead in prayer. Sunday school lesson is Acts 14. Everyone read a verse and discussed the chapter and asked questions. A good lesson showing the persecution and tribulation placed on the early Christian church. This chapter spoke of how a multitude…
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: No man cometh unto the Father, but by me,” John 14:6. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read Matthew 7:13-20 for the devotion. Pastor David prayed for the prayer request and Brother Roy…
Dan Stillings sang a special song Sunday morning before Pastor Bob Sorensen brought a message on, “Seven Things About God the Israelites Learned in the Wilderness.” In the Book of Deuteronomy, Moses reviewed the events of forty years of wandering in the wilderness between Egypt and Canaan. In that time…
This was another busy week. I’m sure it was for a lot of folks. On Thursday Bob, Linda, Barb and Jack went to Silver Dollar City. They enjoyed the park and also did some sight seeing. Friday morning Bob, Linda and I went to the Mansfield Cemetery and met Bob’s…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, June 4—Lasagna, salad, green beans, pears. Tuesday, June 5—Taco salad, Mexican corn, refried beans, chips, cobbler. Wednesday, June 6—Bone-in chicken, baked potato, mixed vegetables, pudding. Thursday, June 7—Swiss steak with mushrooms and onions, rice, bread, peas and carrots, cake. Friday, June 8—Ham and…
Today was a great day to come to the house of God. We need to remember the ones who gave their lives so we can have the freedom to worship and the ones who is still fighting for our freedom. We should be praying for the ones who are fighting…
Bonnie Phillips said Tracy Lakey and friend, Linda, came to Ava to see her and to decorate the graves of her family’s here. Debbie Cederlind came down Friday evening and stayed all night with Bonnie and then Saturday, Bonnie and her girls all went to the Ava, Walnut Grove and…
What a busy weekend it was! On Sunday, the Souder Church of Christ had a large crowd for their morning service, followed by a basket dinner and decoration of the cemetery. That evening they hosted their bi-monthly singing and again had a large number in attendance. Faye Hampton said the…
My hummingbirds seem few and far between this year so far. I see three or four hummers for a little while of the morning and maybe that many again late in the evening. I know it is early and there are usually lots more as the summer goes on, but…
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Sealed bids for the Rippee Conservation Area 2-Span Concrete Bridge, Douglas County, Missouri, Project No. 64-12-05 will be received at MO Dept. of Conservation, PO Box 180, 2901 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City, MO 65102, UNTIL 2:00 PM, June 21, 2012 then publicly opened. Bidders must obtain…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION II – PROBATE In the Estate of ) DONALD J. OHR ) Deceased. ) Case No. 11DG-PR00043 ) NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DONALD J. OHR, Deceased.…
The descendants of the late Lee and Mavie (Applegate) Jenkins met at the Jenkins pavilion in Goodhope Saturday, the 26th for their 23rd year. Norman, Glenn and Reatha are deceased. The five remaining children of Lee and Mavie hosted the event – Pauline, Georgia, Norma, Sue and Pete Jenkins. Those…
Recent guests in the home of Kathleen Loyd have been Mrs. Martha Thomas, Mrs. Peggy Break, Angel More, Sally Roast, Treda Cornison, Peggy’s daughter, Tiffini and Peggy’s daughter and grandson.…
Ava School Summer School Breakfast Menu Monday, June 4: Breakfast Pizza, Apple Wedges, Milk Tuesday, June 5: Scrambled Eggs, Fruit Muffin, Juice, Milk Wednesday, June 6: Breakfast Burrito, Potato Rounds, Milk Thursday, June 7: Cinnamon Toast (WW), Cereal or Oatmeal, Fresh Banana, Milk Friday, June 8: Biscuit and…
T-Ball Friday, June 1 5:30 Cutbirth Properties vs. Kutz Car Clinic 6:30 Adams Backhoe vs. Janice’s Beauty Shop 7:30 Heart of the Ozarks vs. Town & Country Supermarket 8:30 Town & Country Bank vs. Thru the Grapevine. Tuesday, June 5 5:30 Adams Backhoe vs. Town & Country Supermarket 6:30 Thru…
11-12 Boys Old Fairgrounds Thursday, May 24 6:30 Longdollar (9) vs. O’Reilly Automotive (6) 8:00 State Farm (13) vs. Cutbirth Logging (3) 9-10 Boys Little League Field Thursday, May 24 6:00 Emerson Climate Technologies (15) vs. Common Grounds Coffeehouse (0) 7:30 Cooper Lumber (18) vs. Clunn’s Classics…
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Ava School Summer School Breakfast Menu Tuesday, May 29: Box Cereal, Yogurt, Chilled Fruit, Milk Wednesday, May 30: Sausage Pancake on a Stick, Chilled Fruit, Milk Thursday, May 31: Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Juice, Milk Friday, June 1: Biscuit and Gravy, Sausage, Chilled Fruit, Milk Lunch Menu Tuesday, May 29:…
7-8 Boys Rookie League Little League Field Tuesday, May 22 6:00 Ozarks Family Vision (11) vs. Finesse Tools (1) 7:00 The Feed Bag (4) vs. Finesse Tools (14) 8:00 Tidwell Tree Service (1) vs. Jason’s Roofing & Const. (11) 9-10 Boys Little League Field Monday, May 21 6:00 Emerson Climate…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Ronald Lethco and Judith Lethco, dated January 7, 2011, and recorded on January 18, 2011, Document No. 110103 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Douglas County, Missouri, the undersigned…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, Kinsman-Elias Holdings, LLC, by its deed of trust dated October 1, 2010, recorded October 4, 2010, as Document No. 101434 of the records of Douglas County, Missouri, conveyed to Newton C. Brill, Trustee, the following described property, situated in the County of Douglas and State…
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of that certain note secured by Deed of Trust executed by Charles Spicer and Debra Spicer, Husband and Wife, dated August 29, 2008 and recorded on September 4, 2008 as Document No. 081865, Office of Recorder of Deeds, Douglas…
TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS Alternative Opportunities, Inc., 1111 S. Glenstone Ave., suite 2-100, Springfield, MO 65804, provides notice that it intends to apply to Missouri Department of Transportation for a federal equipment grant to serve the transportation needs of the elderly and/or persons with disabilities in Douglas County.…
PUBLIC NOTICE OF AUCTION This is a legal public notice that contents of the following: Units #9 rented by Robert Mitchell, Units #42 & #59 rented by Vickie Phillips at Ava Storage Centere located at 213 SE 15th Ave., Ava, MO., are being auctioned for amounts past due. Auction to…
If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Those were words from Jesus in John 8:31-32. He said this to the believing Jews who wanted to follow him, and it also applies to…
Just a shower of rain Sunday afternoon helped settle the dust and dry earth. Two little “hummers” came to my feeder Sunday. I only saw one before, and was surprised there were none showing up like last year in early May. In spite of the price of sugar being high,…
Tuesday, May 22nd T.O.P.S. #0720 met and was called to order by Sharon with fifteen weighing in with a total loss of 11.5 lbs. Top losers were Kathleen and Evelyn. Linda won the Hee-Haw contest. Judy was the only one to stay the same. Copies of the new local by-laws…
There are people who just will not give God the credit for anything. For instance, a friend will credit ‘good karma’ for a good turn of events. But, let her be in a real jam, and she’s on the phone requesting prayers. God didn’t tell Noah that there might be…
Sunday, May 20 was the Sunday after Ascension Day which was Thursday the 17th forty days after Easter, and commemorates the ascension of Christ. It is also known as Holy Thursday. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the scripture reading for the day, the epistle I Peter 4:7, “The end…
Well, Goood morning to everyone. Delmar and I went camping last week so didn’t make it to church on Sunday. While camping, we had visitors at camp and while I was trying to play badminton with the kids, I fell and broke my glasses and gave myself my very first…
May 7, 2012 – Dick and I visited with Larry and Lynn Clayton the 7th. Larry is improving, hopefully he can soon be able to get up some every day. We talked to Bob and Ella Mae Husky at the church picnic last week. They had been visiting in Tennessee…
I good morning to all our friends and neighbors. We hope everyone had a safe and happy weekend, a nice time for a cookout or a picnic. We send get well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes, our sympathy to all who…
The weather forecaster said that the Ragweed was up early this year and already showing a high pollen count. That must be why I had a sinus condition to flare up this past week and now this week too. I’m not enjoying this irritating, hacking cough that started today either. …
Good morning and how are you? I hope all the mother’s had a wonderful Mother’s Day. I certainly did. Daughter Anita came and brought me a beautiful red rose with the ferns and baby’s breath and a German Chocolate cake and a beautiful big Mother’s Day card that plays music. …
Since you weren’t there this past Sunday morning at least half our congregation tried to find you, well, at least I suppose that’s where they were because they weren’t here. We really could have used you last Sunday. I think about two-thirds of our group were missing for one reason…
This last week here at New Hope, has been one of reviving and renewing. God has no problems of proving Himself, wonderful and amazing, time and time again. Our Wednesday evening Bible study, has been so wonderful. Starting at the beginning and working our way through the Old Testament. Brother…
Dan opened up in prayer and then he led the congregation in some songs. Br. Darrel Webster gave a birthday offering, we wish him many more. The children took up the penny march. We had a large number in attendance. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson from Luke 13. …
It was a good day to be in God’s house, good singing, Sunday school, and many, many prayers said for our family, friends, and neighbors. Brother Scottie Eaves brought both messages this Sunday. The morning message was the calling of the seventy and the evening message was about Paul fighting…
After a few weeks of no news from Little Creek, I’ll try to catch up. I am ecstatically happy to report that Newt Delp is home and has accepted Jesus as his Savior and now is assured that he will make heaven his home. I called Jo today (Saturday) to…
Remember the tent revival started Monday, May 21-26. Jerry Loveland is Monday night and James Orick Wednesday night. Names of the others were left out last week, Jon Mitchell, Jr., Alex Harrison, Lloyd Hart and Bro. Hargis. By Monday we should know who preaches what night. For more information 683-5112…
Hello from our home to your home. It was a very busy week for us here at our home. It was National Nursing Home Week and we celebrated in style. Sunday afternoon we started National Nursing Home Week off with a Mother’s Day Tea honoring our mothers. Bro. Tom Hawkins…
Sister Naomi opened the morning service with a great good morning to all. We had prayer requests and there were many. Prayer was led by Sister Mary. We sang for Jesus and Sister Naomi read scripture from Romans 1:16-17. Our Sunday school leaders Sister Mary began with prayer. Our lesson…
Gentry Church started our Friends Day with a large crowd of people and many visitors. After prayer and congregational singing. Bob Hammons and Wildwood did a wonderful job blessing us with songs. Pastor Hall spoke a few words on how the gospel is very simple, but people have trouble believing…
Church started Sunday morning with singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendant, prayer by Brother James Moore. The Sunday school lesson was, “The Search for Meaning,” Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson, we sang several songs. Specials were Elsie Atchison, Lena Ingram sang, “I…
It has been a beautiful Tuesday here today. I love the cool nights and warm days, but we are getting desperate for rain. I’m sure everyone is praying this week for rain and we know God hears and answers prayers, not always on our time schedule though. Today my sister…
Hello, I hope you are all having a wonderful week. I need to wish some of our kids, congratulations on graduation. We had several 8th graders graduate at Plainview and as far as I know only one senior. We are very proud of our youth here at Eastern Gate. I…
We invite you to come by and see the pump organ donated by the Margaret Kottmeier Brill family. Do you remember the Duck-In Barber Shop on the northwest corner of the square? Did you ever get a shoe shine there? If so, we have the chair you sat in. People…
“…all powers not delegated to the United States, by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states or to the people. To take a single step beyond the boundaries thus specially drawn around the powers of congress is to take possession of a boundless…
My sympathy to Rheba Pool, on the loss of her uncle and to the family of Hellene (Parsons) Willhite of Springfield. Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday. Rheba left Tuesday and returned on Friday, to attend her uncle’s funeral. Gene stayed with John and Jo Stephens. Macee…
Wednesday night service was presented by Michael Marah, a young man who has been called to preach. The a.m. message was in Matthew 8:23-27. We all know the story in these scriptures; the ship in the midst of a storm, His disciples scared to death, when Jesus came to them…
“Thanks for what little you did do.” That jest from the parent of a Champion many years ago was meant to say, “I am grateful for your effort, but do not think you are through.” When Sunday’s lightning and thunder produced almost enough rain to settle Champion’s dust some were…
Caney Church came together singing, “I Cannot Find the Way Alone.” Brother Jim Lafferty took charge of the service, taking prayer requests, praise reports and Sister Melba Austin led in prayer. Jim read, Ezra 10:3-15. He talked about the word, ‘compliant,’ with the rules at work and how hard we…
Opening Sunday school, Roy Hampton read the 11th chapter of Hebrews. Faith is the substance in things hoped for with many examples of Moses, Abraham, Isaac and others. The Sunday school lesson was taken from Acts 13, “The First Missionary Journey.” Offering prayer given by, Clara Lafferty. It was so…
“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” Brother Roy Frye, opened Sunday school after we sang. He read; I Corinthians 15:50-58 for the devotion. Pastor David prayed and we…
Dr. Charles Harding, missionary evangelist to America, his wife, Jo, and daughter, Ceci, were guests at Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday. He brought three timely messages on God and country in an effort to keep Christians better informed, involved, and praying for our nation. Part of being informed is to understand…
There was a good turnout for the workday at Dyer Cemetery and we appreciate everyone for helping. The cemetery looks real good. Barb, Jack and Miracle, spent a few days camping at Forsyth. Bob and Susie have had visitors over the weekend from Illinois. Bob and Linda got news that…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday—Closed for Memorial Day holiday. Tuesday, May 29–Nachos, Mexican corn, refried beans, ice cream. Wednesday, May 30—Pork chop, potatoes, gravy, green beans, roll cheesecake. Thursday, May 31—Chili dogs, baked potato, carrot salad, cookie. Friday, June 1—Ham, au gratin potatoes, creamed peas, roll, ice cream.…
We had a wonderful day to meet and worship our Lord today, we sang the hymn. Truly if we want to know more about Him we can. All we need to do is read His Word and talk to Him daily. Brother Buddy brought us the message this morning from…
I talked with Bonnie Phipps, Sunday and she had gone to church and was doing ok. I had little Jett, Monday and Tuesday of last week. Violet Blakey stopped and dropped a package off last Tuesday. Mark brought me eggs Wednesday and I took some of them into town and…
Is it just me or isn’t this turning out to be a strange spring? Seems like everything is a month ahead and I even have trouble remembering that it isn’t a month later than it is. We have even seen several tarantulas crossing the road, and while I know they…
Ruby Nora Miller, 85 years, passed to heaven on May 18, 2012 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo., with her family by her side. Ruby was born March 19, 1927 in Rome, Mo., to Audie Etzel and Izoria Elnora (Carter) Jenkins. On Jan. 22, 1975 Ruby and Russell…
William “Bill” Allen Byerley, 54 years, passed away on May 17, 2012 at the Sells Nursing Home in Matthews, Mo. William “Bill” was born July 27, 1957 in Ava, Mo., to Lucille Janet Byerley. Bill was a resident of Matthews, Mo., moving from the Ava area. Bill worked for several…
Howard Hillard Garland, 93 years, passed to heaven on May 18, 2012 at Christian Healthcare in Republic, Mo. Howard was born Oct. 29, 1918 in Jasper, Ark., to Tillman Jackson and Nellie (Pearson) Garland. Howard lived most of his life in Douglas County, Mo., in the Dogwood community. He was…
Law enforcement officers investigated several traffic mishaps during the past week, but serious injuries were few. One exception was a 28-year-old Ava woman who was hospitalized following a crash in Ozark County last Friday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Sarah M. Rose, of Ava, was traveling south on…
Nine airplanes participated in the annual Poker Run last Saturday, sponsored by the South Central Missouri Pilots Association. Pilots participated by flying into their choice of nine airports to get a poker card. Participating airports included, Ava, Cabool, Houston, Mansfield, Mountain Grove, Mountain View, Thayer, West Plains, and Willow Springs.…
The Southern District Court of Appeals has affirmed the first-degree murder convictions of Elvis Volner and Benny Volner. Elvis, of Cabool, and Benny, of Mtn. Grove, were convicted of murdering Dustin Skaggs, of Ava, in 2008. Dustin Skaggs went missing in the early morning hours of February 10, 2008 after…
Work to replace the Route 76 bridge over Bryant Creek in Douglas County is expected to begin Monday, June 11, weather permitting. The bridge is located nine miles east of Ava. As construction is under way, the roadway will remain closed from County Road 76-216 to County Road 76-126. Completion…
Route AH in Douglas County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews partially overlay the roadway. The section of roadway is located from Route W to the end of state maintenance. Weather permitting, work will be performed Tuesday, May 29 through Wednesday, May 30 from 8 a.m. to 4…
James Bradshaw of Norwood started driving a school bus for Norwood School in August of 1962. Over the last 50 years he has carried several generations on his school bus. From one family he transported 14 of the 15 children on his bus over a period of 19 years. James…
SEARCY, Ark. – Richelle Pettit of Ava departed Tuesday, May 8, to spend a three-month semester living outside of Athens while studying at Harding University in Greece (HUG). As part of the HUG curriculum, Pettit, a sophomore communication sciences and disorders major, will spend the semester immersed in Greek culture.…
25 Years Ago May 21, 1987 The Missouri 3A District 12-baseball tournament is under way in Ava this week, and the Ava Bears are among the teams that advanced through the first round. The Missouri School and College Relations Committee awards certificates of recognition to students of high scholastic…
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By Sue Curry Jones Ordinances to increase sewer and water rates were passed by council Tuesday evening. However, the much-needed increase was adopted at a significantly lower rate than the proposed rate recommended by the firm who had analyzed and assessed the city’s system earlier this year. In April, Carl…
By Sue Curry Jones Executive session of the Ava R-1 school board meeting last Thursday encompassed hiring six teachers for the 2012-13 year. The board also acknowledged three letters of resignation, including one from elementary kitchen manager, Karan Vinson, who retired this year. Resignations were also received from Jacqueline Carl,…
Caring Kids have been been very busy the last month of school Jana Hesterlee arranged for a work night for the kids at the Ozark Food Harvest. Students bagged donation bags, picked up trash in the parking area, stocked the pantry and carry donations into the warehouse. At the Heart of…
May 13, 11:37 a.m., S. Jefferson St., medical assist. May 13, 11:43 a.m., NW 12th Ave., medical assist with Cox Ambulance. May 13, 1:24 p.m., N. Jefferson, medical assist. Officer and Ava Fire responded. May 13, 1:56 p.m., 1000 block East Washington Ave., received information. May 13, 3:08 p.m., 500…
Included in the list, Ava R-1 High School and Norwood High School received Bronze rankings among the best high schools in the nation. Awards based on proficiency standards and college preparation. U.S. News & World Report announced last week that four Missouri schools ranked among the best high schools in…
“And many nations shall be joined to the Lord in that day and shall be my people I will dwell in the midst of thee and thou shalt know that the Lord of hosts hath sent me unto thee,” Zechariah 2:11. Before I visited with Joyce Strolls and Theta Porter…
We are into our fourth week of Jesus’ teaching in Mark 11: 22-26 and this misunderstood and often unused truth of the Master, if used, will bless your life and the lives of those around you, and God will be glorified. God loves you, and wants you to be blessed…
As these news items are written we are really needing rain and half of the month of May is gone. It’s so dry the usual May flowers aren’t blooming as pretty. However the catalpa tree blooms are very pretty. Maxine Smith had visitors last week from Mountain Grove area. They…
Tuesday, May 15th T.O.P.S. #0720 met and was called to order by Sharon with sixteen weighing in with a total loss of 13.5 lbs. Top loser was Sharon. The top loser for the month of April was Sue, who also won the Hee-Haw contest. The May 8th meeting was canceled…
Glaucoma is an eye disease that can lead to blindness. If it goes untreated, the pressure in the eye rises and the eyeball itself starts to harden. It’s interesting that once it begins hardening, the vision begins to go. It’s like so many other things that harden. Once they do…
Sunday, May 13th, was the Fifth Sunday after Easter. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the Epistle for the day, St. James 1:22, “Be ye doers of the word and not hearers only,” in which James stresses the need for Christian faith to be shown to the world in action…
May 7, 2012 correction Well, Delmar and I were both a little under the weather on Sunday so we neither one went to church. One day we took Delmar’s brother to Springfield to the doctor. My mom, Nora Hunsaker, has been having trouble with her ear but is feeling a…
We began with special prayer at 9:30 a.m. on Mother’s Day. We read Psalm 28 as our devotion led by Sunday School Superintendent, Brad Siler. Several prayer requests were given. We are always a very needy people. Happy birthday was sung to Pastor Neal. I am not sure how many. …
The weeks are going by so fast it’s hard to keep up. They say that it is a sign of old age. Mark Jones drove the third and fourth garde students from Plainview School to Springfield last Tuesday to the Discovery Center. I went along to help with the children,…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a good week and all the mothers were truly blessed on Sunday as that was their special day. I know I sure was. The children did a good job of keeping a surprise from me by planning a cook…
There was a good attendance at Red Bank Church for Mother’s Day. The morning hymns were led by Brother Gary Lirley. Brother Jerry Huff gave the morning welcome and introduced the Sunday school lesson. Brother Les reminded everyone that our monthly Praise service would be held this Sunday evening at…
Jerry Lee Wallace, 68, passed away on May 13, 2012 at his home with his wife Nancy by his side. Jerry was born Oct. 13, 1943 in Hammond, Mo., to Arlie and Lena (Gaulding) Wallace. Jerry attended Thornfield R-1 School and was a member of the first consolidated graduating class…
On Tuesday, May 1, 2012, George H. Zimmerman, beloved father, Grandpa, uncle and friend, departed this world. Although, he will be sadly missed, we rejoice in the truth that he lives and we will someday be with him again. Born Oct. 8, 1917 to Henry and Marie (Pershing) Zimmerman, near…
Colby Snider, age 17, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012. He was born Aug. 20, 1994, to Scott and Jodie (Collins) Snider, in Springfield. Colby was a senior at Nixa High School, and was in the choir and was on the debate team. He attended church at Ridgedale Baptist Church.…
Lois Ritter, 93, of Warrensburg, Mo., formerly of rural Leeton, Mo., died early Sunday morning, May 13, 2012, at the Ridgecrest Nursing Center in Warrensburg. She was born on a farm, south of Mansfield. On June 15, 1935, in Ava, she married Charles Lester Ritter, who preceded her in death.…
Billie Calvin Campbell, 73, retired Boeing Aircraft machinist, passed away on Saturday, May 12. He was born in St. Clair, Mo. Bill attended Ava High School his freshman and sophomore years before moving to Park City, Kan. He served in the United States Marines. He was a Mason and a…
Greetings from your State Capitol. I was excited to hear we get to keep our Post Offices. The hours of operation may change but at least they will remain open. This has been a very tense week here in Jefferson City with the deadline of the budget approval on…
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Department responded to a domestic disturbance Tuesday that resulted in the arrest of an Ava man on numerous charges. Deputy Brad Loveless responded to the call on County Road 246. Upon arrival, he arrested Anthony Dean Maggard, 41, of Ava, and placed him on a 24-hour…
The Ava Fire Department was called to a structure fire at 501 South Jefferson St. just before 9 p.m. Sunday. Upon arrival firemen found a small fire in the utility room at the rear of the house. The fire was quickly extinguished. Due to the nature of the fire, and…
The Ava Volunteer Fire Dept. was dispatched Tuesday evening to put out a brush fire at on the old drive-in theater property on NW 12th Ave. The small fire appeared to have started along the right-of-way next to a utility pole, and spread to involve a small pine tree on…
By Kendra Schuster, Student Development Vice President, and Rebecca Neal, Co-Reporter On Friday May 4, the Ava FFA Chapter held its Annual FFA Awards Banquet in the High School Cafeteria. It started at 6:30 p.m. and ended at 8:30 p.m. The President of the FFA, James Elijah, welcomed everyone and…
Congress Is On Guard Against a Regulatory Legacy The regulatory reach of the federal bureaucracy has reached disturbing levels. In Southern Missouri, we know the interest of federal agencies in regulating our lives includes dust on farms, milk storage on dairies, the freedom of our children to work in agriculture,…
Kyle Clinkingbeard broke the Ava school record in the 400-meter dash with a time of 50.43 seconds at the district track meet last Saturday, placing third in the event. That qualifies him to compete at the state sectional meet at Marshfield this Saturday. Dakota Renner placed fourth in both the…
Commencement exercises for the Ava High School class of 2012 will be held Saturday evening, May 19, beginning at 7 p.m. Weather permitting, the graduation program will be held at the football stadium. Classes were dismissed for summer vacation at 12:30 Wednesday. Other senior activities, including the Honor Awards Program…
Last Thursday was a very busy day for some club members. At our meeting, we celebrated Kiwanis Prayer Week. Member and ordained minister, Greg Thompson was our speaker, who was joined by his wife Sherry for this meeting. After a brief talk, he engaged the members in a game of…
The Ava Art Guild will once again be hosting their annual Spring Art Show. It will run from May 29 through June 2 and be open to the public10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily with free admission. This has been a great annual event for many years and is shaping…
The Ava Bears took a 5-2 lead into the seventh inning of the district semifinal game at Houston Monday afternoon. But Cuba erupted for four runs in the final inning and upset the top-seeded Bears 6-5 to end Ava’s baseball season. Senior Kody Kutz was the starting pitcher for Ava…
The honeymoon is over. The bloom is off the rose. The gold has lost its shine. As heartbreaking as it feels, I suppose, it was inevitable. No matter how many changes are made, sooner or later just about everything returns to its natural state. Take hot water away from heat…
By Wayne William Cipriano Why Louisiana? Why are we going to pump crude oil two thousand miles from the Canadian border to Louisiana across the entire United States? Could it be not for the concentration of refineries there but for the presence of shipping facilities that allow the refined oil…
COLUMBIA – The Grand Lodge AF & AM of Missouri has awarded sixteen Masonic Scholarships to students throughout our great state. Among those, Lacey Tucker of Ava is one of the recipients and has received a four-year scholarship for outstanding academic achievement. Among the standard criteria for scholarships, the Samuels…
The Gamma Phi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met on Saturday, April 21, at the Cabool United Methodist Church to conduct business, install officers and enjoy an “African Mission” presentation given by Ethan Rogers, a 2010 Cabool High School graduate. President Gina Clinkingbeard shared a report from the Delta State…
25 Years Ago May 14, 1987 Members of the Ava High School graduating class of 1925 gathered for a 62nd anniversary reunion at the Alumni Banquet last Saturday evening. Members of the class attending the reunion were Lyle Pettit, Ray Harnden, William Baker, Warren Stufflebeem, Gladys Parcels Taber, Ruby…
FOR SALE C&S Woodcutting, $35/rick picked up, $40 delivered in Ava city limits. Call Cody 417-686-0888. 13-tf GOT BUGS? FOR termites, ants, spiders, roaches, fleas, etc. Call Tim Blackwell at Blackwell Pest Control, 860-7314. 23-15tp OLDER MOBILE HOMES for sale, must be moved, 683-3799. 27-10tp MEMORIAL DAY METAL buildings, thousands…
Ava High School freshman Tristan Haltom was the lone qualifier from his team for the state golf tournament held Monday and Tuesday at Twin Oaks Country Club, Springfield. Haltom shot an 80 on the first day of play, but slid back to a 91 on the second day for a…
Billy Fletcher, his friends, Edgar and Sharon Stewart, joined with the Star Workers Club for lunch at the Rusty Spur in Seymour, last Tuesday. This was in recognition of Mother’s Day. Sunday, after church, Billy Fletcher, Mike and Linda Wilson, and Edgar and Sharon Stewart had Mother’s Day Dinner at…
“It was a dark and stormy night,” last night, (borrowing a phrase from Snoopy), he’s my hero. I wish he would get his book finished so I could read it. Ha! We did get a thunderstorm and rain again last night. It’s been that way for about a week now. …
It was a great Mother’s Day weekend with many things to do throughout the area. I had a great Mother’s Day, attending church with four generations of our family. After church Junior and I had a nice lunch with youngest daughter, Jeanette Evans; Nicholas and Sarah Inman, Reagan Inman and…
If you didn’t have a wonderful Mother’s Day this past Sunday, you certainly missed a good chance. With as perfect a day, weather wise, as anyone could ask for, and if you had come to church, we had lots of friends, neighbors and loved ones to make it a really…
Howdy, this week I picked cherries at my neighbor, Alene Greenfield’s. They were just right. I noticed that the gooseberries are ripe too and the blackberries are in full bloom. Everything is ripening a few weeks early this year. I heard this week that a few bad boys are running…
Wednesday evening Bro. Ludwig led our Bible study over Exodus 21 and part of Exodus 22. We had 10 people attend our Bible study services. Thank God for our moms and what they have contributed to our life and to the people we are today. We had a wonderful service…
We had good services Sunday for Mother’s Day. Dan opened in prayer then he led the congregation in some songs. The children took up the penny march. We were glad to have Sis. Marie’s daughter for Mother’s Day and Dan’s mother and her daughter and son. Each mother came forth…
It was a wonderful to celebrate Mother’s Day, as we gathered to sing, take prayer requests and enjoy a good Sunday school lesson. We appreciate all our visitors, Tom and Donna Nichols, Emma Turner, and it was great to have Sister Peggy Jenkins back with us again. We appreciate Oliver…
I hope all of you good mothers had a great day Sunday. One mother, did at Garrison Church. Her daughter was saved. She can always remember that. 63 present. Justin sang two special songs. Lisa Ellison sang one and her grandson and her sang one. He is so cute. He…
Another great day in the Lord! Celebrating Mother’s Day for all the great mothers here and those that have gone on to be with the Lord. One of those praise days. We began the morning service with a good morning from Brother Paul. We had many prayer requests and prayer…
Opening prayer was by Joie Welker and our Sunday school lesson was on “The Good Shepherd. Jesus takes care of our needs as a shepherd takes care of his sheep. We had a special song from the children from Sunday school and also a special by Wanda Casady, Bobbie Miller,…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent and prayer was given by Sister Vera Dixon. Sunday school lesson was A Virtuous Woman, Proverbs 31:10-28 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Specials were performed by Lena Ingram, Elsie…
Good Monday morning to all my friends and neighbors. I sure hope all the mothers had a really great day yesterday and it will continue on through this year. I sure do miss my mom. I did go put flowers on her grave. We had good services at Frye Church…
Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers, I hope you had a great day and that your children took the time to tell you how much they love and appreciate you. If you have a Christian mother who taught you about the love of God, you are very blessed indeed. I…
I hope everyone had a Happy Mother’s Day! Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday. They also stopped by Amy Hill and Billy Williams’ home. On Tuesday Jo Stephens visited me. Donna and Macee were here also. Michael Dodson came by on Tuesday evening. He and Chase mowed…
What a beautiful Lord’s Day, bless the mothers, the father is the spiritual leader of the family and the head of the household, but the mothers are the glue that holds and binds the family together. God bless the mothers and grandmothers, give them strength and wisdom. Special prayer requests…
Way off in the future there will be Champions who recall these pleasant days out in the wonderful glider and comfortable chairs on the front porch of the Historic Emporium. Now that winter’s chill is a distant memory, much of the socializing has moved from around the stove to the…
May 13 – Wednesday evening services was cancelled due to baccalaureate service at Bradleyville School. Sunday school began with singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone and prayer requests and praise reports were taken. We have many concerns. Bro. Jack read Psalms 28 for our devotion. We had a wonderful Sunday…
Opening Sunday school Roy Hampton read Proverbs 12:4-21 and prayed the opening prayer. Sunday school lesson was the 13th chapter of Acts. Herod kills James and saw the Jews were real happy with this so he arrests Peter. He was bound and determined to destroy the church. Herod put not…
Beautiful weather continues this week which is nice because I really need to get out to work in the yard some. Grass is growing like crazy, which it always does this time of year, and my flower beds need some tending also. My daughters got me some flowers for Mother’s…
“He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life; and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him,” John 3:36. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. We missed Sister Shirley who spent Mother’s Day with her son…
All the mothers were honored in the morning service with a small book of devotions. Later on before dismissing at noon, Pastor Bob said that all the women are important whether they had children or not, and gave all the women their choice of yellow, violet, or blue Pansies after…
I hope everyone had a nice Mother’s Day. Bob, Linda and I went to church and after services we had lunch in town. Last Friday Bob, Linda and I went to Springfield to my doctor appointment. On the way home, we stopped at a few garage sales. Visiting with Bob,…
Cutting costs doesn’t have to ruin your quality of life. Here are five rules of frugality: 1-Don’t give up the things you love. Thriftiness should never outweigh happiness. 2-Find inexpensive ways to enjoy what’s important to you. You don’t have to own the books you read or the movies you…
Debbie Cederlind just got back Friday from a week stay in North Dakota with her daughter, Courtnie and husband, Chris Vigessa and two grandsons, Wylie and the new one, Weslie. Debbie brought pictures back to show little Weslie and his big brother, Wylie, off. Ken and Debbie Cederlind came down…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The Do. Co. Horse Breeders Assn. trail ride, May 23, Marsh trail head on the Glade…
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Starworkers Club, May meeting was the 10th with a picnic at Carol Riggs as hostess. Sharon Loesch our president called the meeting to order by saying the Pledge of Allegiance and Club Collect. Devotional was “When Spring Is In the Air” by Marie King and Doris Holman read “The Warders…
The Nubbin Ridge Homemakers Club met May 10th in the home of Norma Stillings with Bobbye Priddy as hostess. President Norma Stillings led the reading of the Club Collect. Nadine read, “Give Something.” Norma read for devotional from a book written by Barbara Johnson entitled “He’s Gonna Toot and I’m…
Last weeks news – How long has it been since you’ve made a tour of the Museum? Better yet, have you ever walked through and toured the inside? When you do, you will find a Daisy butter churn from Nola Maxine (Hall) Lirley; a wooden mirrored buffet once belonging to…
We would like to invite anyone who would like to learn about amateur radio to come to one of our meetings which is the third Saturday of each month held at Saint Francis Anglican Church. The church is on West Highway 76 approximately one mile from Highway 5 & 76…
“Favour is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised,” Provebs 31:30. A couple of weeks ago, Thomas Clayton from Illinois was down visiting Louin and Valerie Clayton. Friday evening Gary and I went to Ava and visited his mother, Maxine Turner.…
Dear readers, we are continuing with Jesus’ teaching from Mark chapter 11: 22-26 And we are relying on our teacher, the Holy Spirit to help us have a revelation of what the Lord taught. Here is the scripture: And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. For verily…
Vegetation is certainly growing fast, and for shrubs, they require a lot of pruning at my place. Catalpa trees are full of blooms, and soon there will be fishermen getting worms off the leaves. Karen and Dave Davis were in Mountain Home last Tuesday for Dave’s doctor appointment. They came…
Tuesday, May 1st T.O.P.S. #0720 met and was called to order by Sharon with fifteen weighing in with a total loss of 1.75 lbs. Top loser was Rachel. Sharon, Evelyn, and Ulla all stayed the same. Sharon picked all of us up the Storm Alert Maps from KTTS 94.7 FM,…
“But their minds were blinded…” (II Corinthians 3:14). It reminds me of some teenagers. All the talk in the world won’t deter a youth from doing what he/she has his/her mind set on. Sometimes the only thing that works is to put a foot on their head (figuratively speaking, of…
Sunday, May 6 was the Fourth Sunday after Easter. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the Epistle for the day, St. James 1:17, in which St. James tells us that “every good and perfect gift is from above and cometh down from the Father of lights. This can refer to…
Well, Delmar and I were both a little under the weather on Sunday so we neither one went to church. One day we took Delmar’s brother to Springfield to the doctor. My mom, Nora Hunsaker, has been having trouble with her ear but is feeling a little better, she lost…
Food Harvest items were collected as we came together on our Lord’s Day. Prayer requests were given for Jeff Dalton and his family, Eugene Eubanks, our nation, leaders and unbelievers. Doyle Humbyrd prayed this prayer. Our Sunday school lesson was from John 6, one of the seven “I am’s” of…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a good and joyous weekend. We send get well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have lost a loved one. May God bless you in your…
Another holiday is quickly approaching. It’s called, Mother’s Day. Some of us still have our mothers with us and some of us don’t. My own mother past away some time ago. She was a very special mother. She worked hard to care for her children and other family members and…
Norma Stillings celebrated her 75th birthday, Sunday. Her sister, Anna Goos, and brother-in-law Pete came from Lee’s Summit, Saturday, to help her celebrate. Debra Bohnstedt of Springfield, Tom Stillings and Joyce Greenwood of Ozark, Stanley Stillings of Squires, and Alan Stillings of Ava joined them for lunch at Ruby Garden.…
April 30, Here we go again, another month gone by and wondering where it went. Our nice weather changed from perfect to windy, rainy and cold. It’s rained the last few days and supposed to rain all week with a chance of storms everyday. I think the nation’s had enough…
It sure was nice to get some additional rain last night. I am sorry that I have not written in awhile, life has just been to crazy! First, Congratulations to Michael and Amber Brand on the birth of their new son. I know that big brother, Tyson Brand will sure…
Let there be no doubt, summer is upon us. Our morning message was entitled, “A Hunt In A Garden of Cucumbers,” taken from our text in Isaiah 1:8. God’s directions for Israel in that time seems very applicable to our own nation today. Our turning away from Him, in much…
Howdy. As I get older, time sure does fly. This is already my fourth week of being your news writer and I will say it has been fun. My husband says I need a life, but each to their own. I look forward to the News-Journal every week. I’m not…
Wednesday evening we continued our study in the book of Exodus led by Brother Ludwig. We are now getting into some of the law which really gives a better understanding of the New Covenant. God blessed us once again with wonderful Sunday services. Sunday morning we lifted up many prayers…
We had good services. Dan led in prayer and then led us in congregational songs. The children took up the penny march. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson. Specials were sung by Rayonna and Racheal. They also played their guitars. Dan, Janice and Sybil also sang a special. Sis.…
We had a large group of visitors for our morning service, we appreciate each one that came. We had a great many requests for prayer for our church families, friends and loved ones. We pray for the bereaved and those still dealing with health issues. Brother Ric Englehardt brought the…
This Weeks News – A hot Saturday for the month of May. Jerry and Donna Loveland went to Fair Grove, Missouri to watch their grandson, Jake, in a track meet. Sparta boys are doing good. Baccalaureate Service at Chadwick School is May 13 at 6:30 p.m. Sunday night. Rev. James…
Hello from our home to your home, today is May 1st and Resident’s Council Day, the day we all gather with the staff and discuss things we would like to change or to see happen. Our staff officers listen and digest our suggestions and discuss them and the possibilities or…
What a beautiful day God gave us. Bro. Marshall opened the Sunday school with a big good morning to all. We sang for Jesus. We had prayer requests and there were many. Prayer was led by Sister Juanita. Bro. Marshall read scripture from Jeremiah 12:4. Sunday school began with our…
Will try and write some news this Tuesday morning. We didn’t get any rain here in the Gentryville area, maybe next time. Casey and Cindy Owens of Springfield visited awhile with me last Monday evening. They had spent Sunday night with Debbie and Mike Stone and then visited on Monday…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as Superintendent, prayer by Sister Vera Dixon. Sunday school lesson was Back to Basics, Proverbs 30:5-9, 18-28, taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson, we sang several songs and had prayer by Bro. Raymond Haden. A special…
It’s a beautiful Tuesday morning. I thought surely we would get some more rain yesterday, but we didn’t and our gardens are needing it. It isn’t much fun to have to water so soon. Tuesday and Thursday are exercise classes and that has kind of changed some for me since…
Here is some news to make you barf. According to Channel 13 News in/from Indiana, undocumented workers using special cards provided by our government (as they don’t have legal Social Security numbers) are filing for Additional Child Tax Credits. For instance, four families used the same Indiana address although only…
The Massey Reunion is scheduled for May 26. Contact Dale Massey for more information. Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday. Debra Reed of Kansas called on Wednesday. They are planning a visit Memorial weekend. Donna and Macee took me to town Friday. Keith Breeding went fishing Friday.…
Sunday, May 6. God has given us a beautiful morning, have you give Him thanks for it? Many prayer requests went up to the Lord. Several of our congregation are in the hospital. We pray God’s blessing on them and the others in the community – Bonnie B., Wanda C.,…
Moonstruck Champions used many square yards of digital camera space taking pictures of the Super Moon. Some think of it as phantom film. Certainly the visage resembled an apparition. Many just enjoyed the spectacle transfixed with no need to preserve it for the future. It is quite a Champion thing…
May 2 – Caney Church came together singing. Bro. Hi Lambeth was our leader Wednesday evening taking charge of the service with prayer requests and praise reports. Sis. Janice Lafferty led in prayer. Bro. Hi read Isaiah 53:1-12. This scripture prophesied of the horrible death Christ must have endured. What…
Opening Sunday school Roy Hampton read Matthew 13:43-51 and led us in prayer. Bro. Lee Hampton taught the 11th chapter of Acts. Roy Hampton took up the morning offering. Wilma Hampton is still improving. Lee said she might come home in another week hopefully. The congregation sang. Susie Sisco also…
“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever, Amen,” II Peter 3:18. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school. He read Psalm 107:1-9 for the devotion. Pastor David prayed for the prayer request Please pray for…
A Mother/Daughter Banquet will be held Saturday, May 12 in the Fellowship Hall starting at 12 noon. Then Sunday all mothers will be honored in the Morning Service. Chuck Harding of the Awake America ministry will be the guest speaker on Sunday, May 20. He will speak at 10:00 AM,…
I went to church with Bob and Linda on Sunday. After lunch we visited with Paul, Donna and Evangelist, Sister Brenda Townsend of Eufala, Oklahoma. Visitors of Barb, Jack and Miracle this week have been Joe, Tina and girls and also a friend of Miracle. Bob, Linda and I also…
Our menu for this week includes Monday, May 14—BBQ meatballs, mac ‘n cheese, peas and carrots, applesauce. Tuesday, May 15—Chicken, baked potato, Brussel sprouts, cookie. Wednesday, May 16—Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, broccoli w/cheese, cobbler. Thursday, May 17—Spaghetti, salad bar, green beans, garlic roll, pudding. Friday, May 18—Sweet and sour…
We had a beautiful Sunday to come to the house of our Lord to worship Him. We always need to praise Him no matter what happens in our lives. God is still God and takes care of us. We could have had a tragedy in our family this week, our youngest son’s house…
I almost got three-tenths of an inch of rain last Monday. I had Jett three days last week and he sure is growing. He walks and even tries to climb. He is all boy. Wednesday Lakota came and stayed with him after school, so I could go to a business…
Billy Ray is organizing the Romance School Reunion again this year. It will be held on Saturday, May 26, from 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m., at Romance, and while the event originally was conceived for those who attended the one-room schools at Romance and Grabeel, Billy stresses that everyone is…
Somehow, last week my e-mail got lost between here and there and never got to the paper. It may still be floating around in cyber-space. Sorry for any inconvenience it caused. Several students from Bradleyville Elementary competed in the Mark Twain Spelling Bee recently. Taylor McHaffie represented the 4th grade…
IN THE 44TH JUDICAL CIRCUIT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI In The Estate of ) MABEL L MCDANIEL ) Deceased. ) Case Number: 12 WR-PR00019-01) NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED (Supervised Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of MABEL L MCDANIEL, Decedent: On May 4, 2012, the last will…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In The Matter of ) LINDA J. CAMPBELL ) Respondent. ) Estate No: 12DG-PR00022 ) NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF A CONSERVATOR TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LINDA J. CAMPBELL, A DISABLED PERSON: On the 1st…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Elijah Miller and Holly Breeding, dated September 24, 2009, and recorded on September 25, 2009, Document No. 091581 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Douglas County, Missouri, the undersigned…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In The Matter of ) CHARLES L. BRISCOE ) Incapacitated and Disabled ) Estate No: 12DG-PR00018 ) NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF A CONSERVATOR TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CHARLES L. BRISCOE, A DISABLED PERSON: On…
We invite everyone to come by Saturday at noon and bring your lawn chair. Free tours will be given from 10 to noon. Lonny Thiele, from Poplar Bluff, will be sharing mule stories from his book at 12:30. Then former students and friends of Bob Holt will play fiddle tunes…
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, May 14: 1. Breakfast Pizza, Cinnamon…
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. ****** Skyline VFD Community Potluck, Skyline School Cafeteria, May 12, 6-8 p.m. Potluck…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The Do. Co. Horse Breeders Assn. trail ride, May 16, Braddock Lake in Eastern Douglas County,…
Gary Warren Hutchison, 50 years, 4 months, and 3 days old, passed to heaven on May 4, 2012. Gary was born Jan. 1, 1962 in Muscatine, Iowa, to Leva Wilburn Hutchison and Marilyn Hagedorn. After his mother’s passing Gary was raised by his father and step-mother Nada Louise Sexton. He…
Carrie Faunalee Russell, 54, of Drury, passed away on May 1, 2012 at her home. Faunalee was born July 19, 1957 in Gainesville, to Stanley Quentin and Mary Leota (Bartlett) Russell. Faunalee lived most of her life in the Drury community. Faunalee is survived by a daughter, Felicia Wall, Nikiski,…
Norman Dean Price, 69, of Bates City, Mo., passed away on Monday May, 7, 2012 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the Patterson Cemetery near Bradleyville, Mo. Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 9, from…
Reba G. Johnson, 98, departed this life May 5, 2012, at her home in Ava. A private memorial service will be held at a later time. Burial will be in the Walnut Grove Cemetery. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Ava Family Funeral Home. To send online condolences go…
Albert Plumb, 74, of East Moline, Ill., died Monday, May 7, in his home. He was the son of Virgil and Florence Plumb, formerly of the Girdner community. He has many relatives in the Ava-Douglas County area. Funeral services were held Wednesday in East Moline.…
Ethel Mae (Johnson) Duckworth, daughter of Emmitt (Bud) and Josie Johnson, was born Aug. 7, 1920, in Thornfield, Mo. She departed this life Sunday, May 6, 2012, in Glenwood Healthcare in Seymour, Mo., at the age of 91 years, 8 months and 29 days. Ethel leaves behind her son Randy…
A night at a five star hotel in Branson is one of the prizes being given to a lucky runner at the Lions 5/10K Walk-Run event this Saturday. Although we can’t list them all, a single $10 registration fee will get the participant $25-$30 in free food coupons plus discounts…
Remembering Weldon Sanders A couple of months ago, while on a business trip to Ava, Bevy Moore gave me a copy of the obituary for Weldon Sanders. I had the opportunity, about three years ago, to spend some time with Weldon and Bob Cooper at a coffee meeting in Springfield,…
By Ashton Davis, Chapter Secretary On April 18-20, Ava FFA attended State FFA Convention in Columbia. Members were busy at convention competing, watching sessions, and exploring the career show. Members assisted with Courtesy Corps, which is a program designed to help visitors and members with locations and answer questions throughout…
The Other Case at the Supreme Court All the attention at the Supreme Court this spring has been focused on the challenge to the 2010 health care reform law, but there is another important case before the highest court in the nation with considerable consequences for immigration policy. The federal…
The 2nd Regular Session of the 96th General Assembly is coming to a close. Just a mere two weeks remain for the legislature to wrap up the business of the state for the year before returning to the district for the summer months. As the debates get heated during the…
Over ten pounds of prescription and over the counter drugs were collected through a cooperative effort by partners in CHART (Douglas County Community Health Assistance Resources Team) as a part of the April 28 National Drug Take Back Day. These drugs will now be turned over to the Drug Enforcement…
By Bob Stickles-Big Bob’s Bait & Tackle Top water activity has started and will only get better in the next few weeks. Spooks, poppers and red fin type baits should start working in the morning and again at dusk. Fish windblown main lake points for bass. Spinnerbaits and deep diving…
A Huge success! Almost 200 mothers, or other special guests, and sons attended at the Mother-Son Outdoor Adventure at the Ava R-I Sports Complex on May 3rd. This event was a huge success because of the cooperation of our volunteers from the Missouri Department of Conservation, United States Forest Service,…
The Ava High School Baseball Bears played three games this week in the Ash Grove Tournament, dropping one and winning two. The Bears opened with Ash Grove on Saturday and suffered a 2-1 loss. Ava had only four hits in the game and Dillon Adams drove in the only run.…
The baccalaureate service for the Ava High School class of 2012 will be held this Sunday evening, setting in motion the graduation process for 96 seniors. Ava High School has announced the names of honor graduates for the class of 2012, including the Top Ten Percent. The class is represented…
Martin Sevrey, 70, of Ava, was back in court Monday, requesting a modification in the bond that has kept him locked up since his arrest on April 27. Associate Circuit Judge Craig Carter let Sevrey’s attorney Chris Swatosh and Prosecuting Attorney Roger Wall work out a compromise that was agreeable…
A 65-year-old Ava woman, Joy L. Stainbrook, died last Thursday morning when the pickup she was driving ran off the road, hit a tree and overturned. The wreck occurred at 10:15 a.m., 12 miles east of Ava on Highway 76 in the Coldsprings area of Douglas County. The Missouri State…
On Tuesday, May 1, after an hour and 20 minutes deliberation, a Douglas County jury convicted Marvin D. Burke II, age 43, of rural Mtn. Grove, for the Class B felony of child molestation. The charge was the result of a Douglas County grand jury indictment issued June 28, 2011,…
Abandoned wells is topic of discussion. Council members tabled a request posed by city employee Janice Lorrain Tuesday evening during the regular session of city government. Lorrain asked council for permission to apply for a grant of $10,000 – $15,000 for the purpose of hiring individuals to canvas door-to-door in…
To the Editor, National Nursing Home Week, which begins on Mother’s Day May 13 and ends May 19, 2012, is a special week to “Celebrate the Journey” of residents and honor them with a shower of community support. This year’s theme of “Celebrating the Journey” is a perfect backdrop for…
25 Years Ago May 7, 1987 Honor graduates at Ava High School are Naomi Watkins, valedictorian, and LuCinda Bishop, salutatorian. Casey Allen Blau, 18 year old senior at Ava High, son of Lt. Col. and Mrs. Lionel Blau was presented his Eagle Scout Award at a Scout Court of…
FOR SALE C&S Woodcutting, $35/rick picked up, $40 delivered in Ava city limits. Call Cody 417-686-0888. 13-tf GOT BUGS? FOR termites, ants, spiders, roaches, fleas, etc. Call Tim Blackwell at Blackwell Pest Control, 860-7314. 23-15tp OLDER MOBILE HOMES for sale, must be moved, 683-3799. 27-10tp CONTROL FLIES W/ minerals. Now…
Tuesday was the first of May. May Day. Do you remember making May Baskets in elementary school? For some reason, I thought about that Tuesday morning while I was watching the Today Show. We would take pieces of construction paper, fold them, put a handle on them, and, voila, we had…
You might say this Douglas County couple has come full circle. Hollis Dain Smith and Dorothy Ann (Duffer) Smith moved back to Ava and began enjoying their retirement in 1992. Dr. Smith retired from his mixed animal veterinary practice and Dorothy Ann from her teaching career that according to him,…
William Dale “Bill” Sanders, 76, of Gainesville, Mo., passed to heaven on April 29, 2012 at the Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Ark. He was born on Nov. 13, 1935 in Souder, Mo., the son of Dale and Thelma (Graham) Sanders. On March 29, 2008, Bill married Regina (Denton)…
Magdalena Irene Otteson, 87, passed away on April 29, 2012 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Margie was born Sept. 16, 1924 in Poppenhausen, Germany to Wilhelm and Karoline Back. She was a resident of the Mansfield community since 1971 moving from Kentucky. On April 14, 1953 Margie…
James Calvin Miller, 64 years, 7 months, and 9 days old, passed to heaven on April 27, 2012 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. James was born Sept. 18, 1947 in Springfield, Mo., to George and Stella (Ritter) Miller. James was in the Army and served his country during…
John R. (Jack) Gregg was born Aug. 7, 1927, in Lawrence, Kan., to Harry S. and Sybil M. Boles Gregg. He passed away April 22, 2012, at the age of 84 years, 8 months, at his home near Ava. Jack attended school in Lawrence, Kan. He entered the Army just…
Richard Allen Coy, 57, of Strafford, passed to heaven on May 1, 2012 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo., resulting from an accident. Richard was born Oct. 30, 1954 in Douglas County, Mo., to Everett “Pete” and Lue Ellen (Pruiett) Coy. Richard was a resident of Strafford since 1997…
Naomi Ruth Burdue, 84 years, the daughter of Gertrude “Gertie” (Buchanan) Wilson and Herman R. Wilson, was born Oct. 4, 1927 in Ava, Mo., and departed this life on April 30, 2012 at her home with family by her side. Ruth was a resident of Ava, Mo., for the past…
Greetings from your State Capitol. This week saw some progress from the Senate as the budget was passed out early Wednesday morning (around 3 a.m.). We have some differences that hopefully we will be able to work out in a conference committee. The bills passed this week to the Senate…
An Ava doctor was arrested last Friday night and charged with domestic assault following an incident at the couple’s home east of Ava. Court records show Martin R. Sevrey, 70, is charged with domestic assault in the first degree and a second count of felonious restraint. Sevrey was arraigned in…
Senate Passes State Spending Plan After two days of lengthy debate, the Senate passed its version of the state’s budget this week. Crafting the state’s spending plan is one of the most important tasks we face each year; it’s also one of the hardest. The Senate is made up of…
When Snow Falls on Pike’s Peak There is no end to the appetite of this administration to regulate the lives, livelihoods, private decisions and private property of the American people. The latest example of the aggressive agenda of the federal bureaucracy is, not surprisingly, by the Environmental Protection Agency. Together…
It seems harmless enough on the surface; you are walking along when an individual approaches you with a clipboard and asks you to sign a petition to save helpless animals or the elderly. Who wouldn’t want to help a cause like that? Moreover, who wouldn’t want the ability to petition…
Ned Reynolds to Emcee; Lennon Brothers and Gail to Sing National Anthem Just like the world-famous Kentucky Derby, the Bradleyville Scholarship Walk/Run takes place the first Saturday in May (May 5 this year), as it has for the past sixteen years. Thanks to the generous support of the community, hundreds…
By Bob Stickles-Big Bob’s Bait & Tackle Crankbaits have been working on bass the last couple of weeks. Windy banks are always better than flat water, but either way crankbaits have been very effective lately. Most local fishermen use the Storm Wiggle Wart as the crankbait of choice. The pros …
The Ava Bears dropped three decisions in baseball action this week. Next action for the Bears will be in the Ash Grove Tournament this weekend. All three losses this week were to non-conference teams. On Thursday, the Bears were in Rogersville where they dropped a 6-3 decision. Coach Rex Sawyer…
The Ava men’s track team competed in the Lebanon track meet on March 30 to kick off the season. Notable finishes in the meet for Ava included: Kyle Clinkingbeard placed second in the 400 meter dash with a time of 51.6 seconds; and Ava took second in the 4×800-meter relay.…
Ava hosted their own track meet on April 16. After a frantic all day preparation of the red dog track, the Ava Bears and Lady Bears hosted 10 other schools including West Plains, Mtn. Grove, Willow Springs, Mansfield, Bakersfield, Cabool, Houston, Licking, Gainesville and Hartville. Winning the meet on the…
Rick Baker and Donna Dixon assisted at Skyline on April 25 for a “Go Blue–Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention” activity. On Thursday, High School Principal Teresa Nash joined us for our last “Citizens of the Month” presentation of this school year. Congratulations to all the students who have received the…
The Ava High School golf team traveled to Willow Springs last Tuesday, April 24, and took first place. Ava came in with a combined team score of 168, well under Houston 186, Licking 188, Willow Springs 193, Liberty 202 and Alton 211. Individual scores for Ava were Tristan Haltom 38,…
By Kendra Schuster, Chapter Treasurer In order to raise money for banquet and summer activities, the Ava FFA chapter held its annual Labor Auction at the Douglas County Stockyards on April 26. There were seven officers, one advisor, and 23 chapter members that sold. The Labor Auction started at 10…
By Brad Fischer COLUMBIA, Mo. – Internet, or e-commerce, sales have increased over the past two decades, comprising nearly 17 percent of the total U.S. sales in 2009. However, many states, including Missouri, have no effective means of collecting taxes on those sales. Researchers at the University of Missouri Truman…
By U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill So often, it’s tough to see how votes taken in Congress will actually affect the day-to-day lives of folks outside of Washington. But having been born and raised in rural Missouri, I know there’s at least one issue being debated right now that hits home…
25 Years Ago April 30, 1987 Foreign language students from Ava High School took first place in the Culture Bowl last Saturday at Missouri Southern State College, Joplin. Ava students shut out teams from Springfield high schools including Glendale, Hillcrest, Kickapoo and Parkview, then won the championship match against…
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Rick Baker and Donna Dixon assisted at Skyline on April 25 for a “Go Blue–Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention” activity. On Thursday, High School Principal Teresa Nash joined us for our last “Citizens of the Month” presentation of this school year. Congratulations to all the students who have received the…
The Ava High School golf team traveled to Willow Springs last Tuesday, April 24, and took first place. Ava came in with a combined team score of 168, well under Houston 186, Licking 188, Willow Springs 193, Liberty 202 and Alton 211. Individual scores for Ava were Tristan Haltom 38,…
Last week, we learned of Jesus’ teaching in Mark chapter 11: 22-26, which at a casual glance seems impossible and unattainable, and toward the end of his teaching it sounds downright selfish, and this causes some believers to politely reject this teaching of Jesus. But if you are willing to…
“Let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body and be ye thankful.” Colossians 3:15 Howard and Ella Faye Mitchell have a new great grandson, Corbin Jaxon Scott, born April 19. Parents are Clayton and Tori Scott and the grandparents…
We are surely getting rain showers this week according to the forecast. Prayers are for Agene Hawkins of Brixey area as he was taken to Baxter Co. Regional Hospital over the weekend. Our best wishes for his recover. A week ago Saturday the Gainesville First Baptist Youth group enjoyed a…
Tuesday, April 24th we had sixteen weigh in with a total weight loss of 17.5 lbs. Vince was high loser. Spring Fling is to be May 5th in Springfield, officers are encouraged to attend. T.O.P.S. lesson this week by Evelyn was on exercise and an encouraging article from Women’s Day…
Starting at Romans 1:18 to the end of that chapter is a pretty good account of just how ugly sin can be. There’s a bit of a hint that Paul may be targeting the Jewish people. But, in verse 18, he makes it plain that he is talking about the…
Sunday, April 29, was the third Sunday after Easter; altar and vestment colors continue to be white and we also have all white altar flowers. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the Gospel for the day, St.John 16:16, “Jesus said to His diciples, a little while and ye shall not…
Sunday morning service was opened with music and singing. Sister Joyce Erickson did a beautiful job on her special song. Brother Roberts brought the message from Hebrews 10:24-25, “A Message of Encouragement.” We have been busy this week with Delmar working in his garden, me being at Springfield waiting to…
We met at 9:30 a.m. for prayer. At 10 a.m., Brad Siler began our Lord’s service by standing to read the word of God from Isaiah 29. Prayer requests were given and praises shared. Brother Paul Duckworth will be coming home today and Jim Haden is home now. We give…
We welcome the rain we received this morning. I won’t have to water my flowers today. We appreciate the work on our road 536 a couple of weeks ago. It is the best we’ve ever seen it. Plainview School had their softball tournament at Skyline last week. I didn’t get…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and happy weekend. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals, and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have lost loved ones, may God bless you in your time of…
The Red Bank Church service began with Gary Lirley leading the congregation in hymns. Brother Jerry Huff provided the usual morning greeting. Brother Les reminded members that business meeting will be held the first Wednesday of May, and that the youth’s CiA mission meeting is, held every Wednesday evening at…
Norma Stillings had a nice surprise when she got a phone call from a cousin last Wednesday afternoon. Bill and Shirley Saunders of Irving, Texas had driven to Ava to try to find the graves of her grandmother, Lucy Brown Brixey, and great grandmother, Mary Davidson Brown Fannon, who are…
4-23-12. Hello to all the readers of the Douglas County Herald. I hope all is well with you. Everything’s about the same here. It’s been chilly and getting down to freezing and frosting some nights. I don’t know how much longer the plants will tolerate it. The campground is reopened…
We are blessed by the testimony of one that many have been praying for, for a long time, who has accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. Which made the day all the more beautiful in which to praise the Lord last Sunday. Our morning message was taken from the…
Brother Lyndon continued with our study in the book of Exodus Chapter 21 on Wednesday night. We had 15 attend Bible study. Sunday morning we had 23 people attend morning service. Children’s Sunday school class learned about the Day of Pentecost and the adults studied in Acts. Pastor Talbert brought…
We gathered together and began services with singing and prayer requests for so many still struggling with health issues. We had a good group for Sunday school, and visitors in the worship hour, we appreciate them. Our morning speakers were from the Gideon’s, Brother Glen D. and Brother Bill, and…
Hello from our home to your home, April was a very busy month for our home. We have had Easter Egg Hunts, visited with Peter Rabbit, several groups of school children have been here helping get our garden and flower beds in shape for spring planting. Tom Hawkins was really…
Brother Marshall opened Sunday school with a great good morning. We sang a song for the Lord and prayer requests were many. Sister Alice led in prayer and Brother Marshall read scriprture from Jeremiah 7:6&7. He was our leader for Sunday school and the lesson was in I Corinthians2:1-16. We…
Joie Welker opened with prayer then in our Sunday school class we studied John Chapter 9 on healing the blind man. Jesus is the source of living water, source of spiritual light and source of truth. We are more able to face difficult decisions in our lives when we know…
Church started Sunday morning by singing “What A Day That Will Be”. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendant. Prayer by Sister Annabell Walker. Sunday school lesson was “A Primer For Relationships” Proverbs 25:6 – 24, taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Specials…
“A nation can survive its fools, even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within. An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries his banner openly. But the traitor moves against those within the gate freely, his sly whispers rustling through all the…
Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding had lunch with me on Monday. They stopped by on Tuesday also. Macee stayed with me Wednesday afternoon while Donna went to a meeting at work. David Dodson has been sick. Donna and I went to town on Friday. Michael Dodson, Corrina, Chase and Bryse…
The remarkable beauty of the Champion countryside this time of year fairly takes the breath away. Turn suddenly around any corner to be dazzled by a scene that could well be painted in oil and mounted in a gilded frame on an expansive wall in a great hall to be…
Wednesday evening service at Caney Church began singing “If We Never Meet Again”. Brother Jim Lafferty took charge of the Bible study taking prayer requests and praise reports. There was a good discussion on all the scripture read. Sister Janice had the youth teaching about Esther. Sunday school opened singing…
It is a beautiful day even though it is cloudy this morning. There is beauty in every day for every day is the Lord’s day. This day of worship at Breedon Church began with Brother Roy Hampton reading St. Luke12:37&38, then led us in the opening prayer. Our Sunday school…
So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew thee out of my mouth. Revelation 3:16 Brother Roy opened Sunday school after we sang. He read Isaiah 29:17-21 for the devotion then dismissed us to class. The adult class studied John 9 and the children…
The folks at Bethany Baptist Church enjoyed plenty of good food and a time to visit at the Fifth Sunday Fellowship Dinner at 5 PM and a special service of singing and testimonies following at 6 PM. There were special songs sung by the Jubilee Singers, the Stillings Family Trio,…
On Sunday I went with Bob and Linda to church and on to the home of Justyn, Tiffany, Tyler and Rylee Davis. We looked at their house that they are remodeling, and also enjoyed fish and fries for lunch that Kevan had cooked for all of us. Saturday Bob and…
Our menu for this week includes Monday, May 7—Turkey and cheese sandwich, soup, crackers, cobbler. Tuesday, May 8—Cook’s Choice. Wednesday, May 9—Meatloaf, baked potato, carrots, roll, jell-o with fruit. Thursday, May 10—Polish sausage, sauerkraut, potatoes, peas, bread, cookie. Friday, May 11—Fish, coleslaw, hush puppies, stewed tomatoes, strawberries with ice cream.…
We sang a hymn this morning and I truly believe that we are too near our heavenly home to turn back now. I believe Jesus is our soon returning King. Pastor Buddy brought us the message from Acts 8-1-25 this morning titled, “Scattered But Not Shattered.” It was a great…
I took my news in last Monday and filled up with gas. Tara brought Jett last Tuesday and then she waited for Kendra to come and Kendra rode with her to Springfield when they got back that evening. Kendra came in to see me and Jett. Tara dropped Jett off…
Paper bids not exceeding a monetary value of $250,000 and electronic bids submitted through the BidExpress website for constructing or improving Route 14, Job J8S2399, Douglas County, will be received by the Commission until 11:00 o’clock a.m. (prevailing local time) on 5/25/2012. Paper bids not exceeding a monetary value of…
SOCCER TOURNAMENT April 28, 2012 5th-8th 9:00 am – Douglas County Herald (4) vs. Pro-Design (0) 10:15 am – Georgia’s Place (1) vs. Ava Parks and Recreation (2) 11:30 am – Georgia’s Place (7) vs. Pro-Design (6) 1:00 pm – Douglas County Herald (6) vs. Ava Parks and…
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, May 7: 1. Waffles, Orange Smiles,…
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This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The Do. Co. Horse Breeders Assn. trail ride, May 9, Champion Store, ride begins at 10,…
Back at the beginning of creation, in the book of Genesis it says, In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Further on, God said, Let there be light. In the original language of Hebrew, it was not worded that way. In Hebrew, God said, Light-be! Before light…
What a chilly time Friday night and Saturday morning. I got in a hurry to have my propane heater pilot lights turned off, when it was warm, in early April. So electric heaters are in use now. This cool spell could be our blackberry “squall,” as they are now starting…
Tuesday, April 17th we had fifteen people weigh in with a total weight loss of 11.5 lbs. Bonnie was top loser. Linda stayed the same. The lesson was given by Bonnie on the T.O.P.S. website at www.tops.org accessable by your seven digit member number or your chapter name. For instance…
FOOD!!! The 5th Sunday Feed at Sweden Church is this coming Sunday, April 29th, immediately following the morning church service. It’s not necessary to bring a covered dish. There will be plenty of food to go around. It would be a good time to come and check out the progress…
Sunday, April 22 was the Second Sunday after Easter, also known in the Anglican tradition as Good Shepherd Sunday from the Epistle reading for the day, St. John 10:11, “Jesus said, I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.: Bishop Hartley based his sermon…
Sunday morning service was opened with the Praise Team doing a wonderful job leading the congregation in Praise songs. Brother Roberts brought the message from Galatians 5:1-2, “Breaking Free.” Sunday evening was our 4th Sunday singing. We had several congregational songs then several special songs. Especially the one that was…
After we read our devotional from Revelations 22, prayer requests were given for Corby Lux, Eugene Banks, Palmer Pellham, Paul Duckworth, the unsaved, our military and those in nursing homes. Van Menzies prayed this prayer. Happy birthday was sung to Stan Humbyrd. He will be the big 50 on Wednesday,…
What pretty weather we’re having here in the Ozarks, being a little cool at night, hope no one lost any garden plants. Norma Cross, Kenny and Seth Hunt, visited with Dick and Pauline Richards, one day last week. Kelly Thompson, Kinsey, Kailey and Kyle, Jay, Brook and Autum Groth, had…
UPCOMING EVENTS: April 25- 7 p.m. attend Hartville FWB Church for the Gold City concert; April 28- Men’s Rally in Ozark, Mo. At 10:30 a.m. with Bro. Fred Warner the speaker; April 29- cake and punch for Nicole Sellars after evening services; May 3- 7:00 a.m. Men’s breakfast; May 12-…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a good weekned. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have lost loved ones. May God bless you in your time of sorrow. Our…
The weather has finally warmed up. The sunshine felt good to me while I was outside in my garden picking ripe strawberries. Only a few of them were ripe enough to pick. I have to watch close for them to ripen because something else is always helping me eat them.…
Billy Fletcher had lunch with the Needle and Thimble Quilt Club, Wednesday at the Rusty Spur in Seymour. Carl and Joan Fletcher stopped by for a visit with Billy, Saturday. Billy visited his Aunt Jean Daugherty, Saturday evening. Billy and his friend, Carol Riggs, went out for dinner at Fred…
4-16-12. Such terribly bad weather all over the U.S.A. I hope all of you are safe. We didn’t get any bad storms right here, thank God, but a lot of wind the last few days. It blew a big dead limb out of one of the cedar trees here in…
Our weekend began with the 147th annual meeting of the Missouri Association of General Baptist, down at Piland Youth Camp. The meeting went well with opening services on Friday evening and business session on Saturday. Throughout the course of the meetings we heard four messages from the gospel all on…
We had good services Sunday. Dan opened up in prayer. He then led the congregation in songs. The children took up the penny march. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson. Sis. Helen brought a very good message. We sure enjoy her preaching. Our sympathy to the family of Leroy…
It was a great day to be in the Lord’s house as we began with prayer and singing. We have many seeing their doctors and those who are bereaved and still needing our prayers. We have those with praise reports, which is always good news. We were glad to have…
This is Monday and also my birthday. I had a delightfully happy weekend with Kim, Ruby and Jody coming to spend the night Saturday and I was blessed to have my family and friends honoring me with a surprise birthday party after church Sunday. And it was a total surprise.…
We had a great week of Revival with Bro. Zack Williams as the speaker. I believe that everybody that was there received a blessing in some way. We opened the morning service with Bro. Marshall greeting all with a good morning. We sang for Jesus. We had prayer requests and…
Joie Welker led us in prayer to start our service. In our Sunday school class, our lesson was from John, chapter 4. Jesus brings life to all, even those who are despised in the world. We too can drink of the water of life and experience a new life. Happy…
Church started Sunday morning with prayer by Sister Lou Coy. We sang and Bro. Lyle Wright took over as superintendent. Sunday school lesson was Simple Rules For Living Wisely, Proverbs 23:13-35 taught by Lyle Wright. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Specials were performed by Lena…
“Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him, but God hath revealed them unto us by His spirit,” I Corinthians 2:9-10. This was our key verse Sunday morning, as we studied on…
I don’t know what happened to our warm weather, I guess it had to remind us it is till spring. We have three tomatoes planted and have covered them up three different nights. I feel sorry for those with a garden full of plants and having to get them covered…
Do you remember not so very many years ago when the media was encouraging everyone to use savings accounts, etc? That is a great idea however, have you paid much attention to the interest being paid on checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, etc.? At the rates being offered…
Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday. Butch and Diana Davis, Billy Williams and Amy Hill were all in Springfield Monday for doctors appointment. Leland Bushong of Illinois came down for Junior Berry’s funeral which was Wednesday. I went with David and Donna, Gene and Rheba Pool, John…
Wednesday evening is now a preaching evening. Chad Emerson had the pulpit after the change over. Jesus prayed more than three times, but this is what Chad spoke on, Matthew 26:39, he took the two sons of Zebedee and Peter, tarry here and watch with me, Jesus went a little…
Champions do not fret about the unsettled weather. Having no recourse, they just take what comes their way and make the very best of it. As the hummingbirds straggle in and the bees occupy the big walnut tree in force, Champions acknowledge the changing of the seasons yet again and…
April 11 – We came to praise and learn God’s word Wednesday evening. We began with singing. Bro. Hi was our leader tonight. He took prayer requests. We have much to pray about. Sister Melba led us in prayer. Bro. Hi read from Ephesians 4. Each one gave good testimonies…
Sunday school lesson: Acts 9. What a beautiful day for the Lord’s day! What a great lesson we have today. Saul on the Damascus road, going to do what he thought was God’s will, in killing the professors of Jesus Christ our Savior. God caused the scales to fall from…
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up,” James 4:10. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after the singing. He read Revelation 22:10-17 for the devotion. Pastor David prayed for the prayer request then Brother Roy dismissed us to class. Please pray for Wanda…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, April 30—Swiss steak, rice, tomatoes, fruit. Tuesday, May 1—BBQ pork on a bun, baked beans, potato wedges, Jell-o with fruit. Wednesday, May 2—Bone-in chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas, cake. Thursday, May 3— Ham, cabbage, stewed tomatoes, bread, brownie. Friday, May 4— Chicken teriyaki,…
I went to church with Bob and Linda Sunday morning. We had a big crowd and a good service. I spent a couple of days with Barb, Jack and Miracle. I enjoyed watching Preston and Jack cut some trees. Bob and Linda were in Branson for a couple of days.…
We came together today to worship and to learn what God wants us to do as Christians. Brother Jon Wilson filled in today in the early service as some of our regular band members were missing this morning and he did a good job. We sang a hymn. He blesses…
Bonnie Phipps, Cecilia Edwards, Michael and Wendee Freeman and family all went to Roy and Linda Freeman’s Thursday afternoon to help Roy celebratee his 60th birthday. Debbie Cederlind, Moe and Kaylynn Todd and little Alaya came down Saturday and they picked Bonnie Phipps up and they went over and had…
E.J. and Faye Hampton’s family is growing by leaps and bounds this year. Granddaughter Stephannie Kallial’s new baby daughter, Stella Kate, was born April 3, in St. Louis, a baby sister for Emma. And Stephannie’s sister, Melissa Hayes, is expecting her second daughter any day now. Melissa is a reading…
Hope everybody has been enjoying the beautiful weather we have been having. We have had the heat on in the mornings for an hour or so but it isn’t long before we are turning it off and opening the windows or even turning the air on. I have a couple…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Elijah Miller and Holly Breeding, dated September 24, 2009, and recorded on September 25, 2009, Document No. 091581 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Douglas County, Missouri, the undersigned…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: May 15, 2012 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 Street location: 806 NW 12th Avenue Property Owners: Dennis Souder Legal description: A part of the NW 1/4 of the…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY STATE OF MISSOURI LoanCare, a Division of FNF Servicing, Inc. ) ) Plaintiff, ) ) Cause No. 12DG-CC00080 vs. ) ) Barbara M. Burnes, ) ) et. al. ) ) Defendants. ) Cause No. 12DG—CC00080 ) ) Notice Upon…
SOCCER TOURNAMENT April 28, 2012. 5th-8th 9:00 am – Douglas County Herald vs. Pro-Design (Seeded 1 and Seeded 4) 10:15 am – Georgia’s Place vs. Ava Parks and Recreation Seeded 2 and Seeded 3) 11:30 am – Loss of Game 1 vs. Loss of Game 2 1:00 pm…
SOCCER MAKE-UP SCHEDULE DUE TO RAIN ON FIRST GAME April 21, 2012. 5th-8th 9:05 am – Georgia’s Place (6) vs. Ava Parks and Recreation (1) 2nd-4th 9:00 am - Copeland Technology (4) vs. Curtis Dept. Store (6) 9:30 am - Red Bank Grocery (3) vs. Sonic…
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, April 30: 1. Waffles, Chilled Fruit,…
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The regular 4th Sunday Singing was at Gentry, April 22. The welcome was given by Emcee, Sybil Gheer; Bro. Riley Hall opened with prayer; song books were distributed/collected by Freeman Porter. There were 49 present and 42 songs shared. The next Singing will be at Faith Rock Church, June 24.…
Jessie Leroy “Bud” Dry was born Jan. 7, 1928 in Haskell County, Kan., and he passed away peacefully in his sleep in Springfield, Mo., on April 22, 2012. Leroy was the third of five children born to Fred Dry and Alma Doss. Leroy spent his early years in Kansas breaking…
Eldon V. Covill was born July 24, 1927, and passed away Aug. 15, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Phyllis Wickstrom Covill, on May 21, 1993. He was survived by daughters, Debra Shuler and husband, Billy, of Fort Worth, Texas, Paul Covill and wife,…
John R. (Jack) Gregg was born Aug. 7, 1927, in Lawrence, Kan., to Harry S. and Sybil M. Boles Gregg. He passed away April 22, 2012, at the age of 84 years, 8 months, at his home near Ava. Jack attended school in Lawrence, Kan. He entered the Army just…
Brantley Allen Lafferty passed to heaven on April 20, 2012 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Brantley was born April 20, 2012 in Springfield, Mo., to Joshua and Jessica “Jessie” (Mills) Lafferty. Brantley is survived by his parents, Joshua “Josh” Ellis Lafferty, Ava, Mo., and Jessica “Jessie” Leann Mills,…
Eldon E. (Shorty) Millard, 71, passed away on April 12, 2012, at North Western Medical Hospital, Chicago, Ill. He is survived by one sister, Carol Millard Cunningham, of Ava, and husband, Donald; nephew Craig Cunningham and wife, Debbie, and niece Janet Cunningham, all of Ava; and other nieces, nephews and…
Ray Frank Walker passed from this life April 18, 2012 at 11:15 pm at his home in Red Wing, Minn. He was born July 6, 1946, in Bakersfield, Calif., to Claude and Beatrice Walker. Frank lived in the Ozarks most of his life. He was preceded in death by his…
Julie Darlene Wright, 53 years, 5 months, and 2 days old, passed to heaven on April 17, 2012 at her residence in Ava. Julie was born Nov.15, 1958 in Dexter, Mo., to Otto and Easter (Kennedy) Patton. Julie was preceded by her parents, two sisters, and four brothers. Julie is…
A Squires man has died from injuries suffered in a wreck south of Squires on April 12. Jesse L. (Leroy) Dry, 84, died Sunday in a Springfield hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Ava. Dry was driving one of three cars involved in the wreck…
Senate Passes “Sam Pratt’s Law” William “Sam” Pratt was a young boy who died from alleged child abuse in 2009 at an unlicensed daycare in Missouri. The child care provider, who was charged with child abuse resulting in death and involuntary manslaughter, continued to care for children. Police requested she…
I read something this week that really hit a nerve in me, and caused me to think that we just can’t take anything for granted anymore. Living and working in Ava, I never give thought to the idea that the police might ever stop me from doing my job. I’m…
The Bethany Baptist Church was the setting for the annual fun and achievement day of the extension homemakers clubs last week. The hall was brightly decorated with garden flowers in keeping with the theme, “Feathers and Flowers.” Douglas County President Norma Stillings called the meeting to order at 10 a.m.…
Spring City Clean Up Is Also Next Week In an effort to reduce illegal trash dumping, the South Central Solid Waste Management District will hold a special trash clean up for rural Douglas County households on May 4 and 5 at the Douglas County Maintenance Shed off Highway FF just…
The Skyline R-2 Board met in regular session on Thursday, April 20, with six members present. The consent agenda items were discussed and approved. On April 5, the board met for a short reorganizational meeting. Wroy Roworth was elected president; Tim Scrivner, vice president; James Brixey, treasurer; and Dana Smith…
The South Central Solid Waste Management District will hold a free collection for scrap tires during the week of April 30 through May 3, at the Wright County Shed on Highway 5 in Hartville. Tires will be accepted there from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. each day. The shed is…
Greetings from your State Capitol. We were excited this week to learn that Rockaway Beach placed second in the “Great American Water Taste Test”. This test was to determine the best tasting water in Missouri. Congratulations to Mayor Cline and Mr. Terry King for providing the area with quality water.…
SIKESTON – A dedication ceremony honoring Pvt. Ova A. Kelley was held Friday, April 13, at 10 a.m. at the Norwood High School gymnasium. Private Ova A. Kelley was a United States Army soldier and recipient of the United States military’s highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions…
The Norwood R-1 School Board met Tuesday, April 17. The agenda was adopted and the consent agenda items were approved. John Eaton, superintendent, reported on budget, utility usage and other district business. Dana Webb, elementary principal, reported on enrollment and other news from EC-5. Marcella Swatosh, high school principal, reported…
The Missouri Department of Transportion (MoDOT) has several work projects scheduled in Douglas and Wright counties during the coming week that will affect traffic in isolated areas. Route YY in north-central Douglas County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews partially overlay the roadway. The section…
SIKESTON – Enhancing passenger rail service and improving freight rail access are among the top public recommendations included in a new draft State Rail Plan, intended to provide a 20-year strategic framework for passenger and freight rail development in Missouri. The Missouri Department of Transportation seeks the public’s feedback on the…
JEFFERSON CITY–Missouri hunters shot more turkeys during the first week of the spring hunting season than they did during the same period last year. This is the first increase since 2004. This year’s first-week harvest of 21,765 represents a 15.8 percent increase from 2011. It also is 2.1 percent more…
Flowers, prime rib dinners, and show tickets are among the many excellent prizes and coupons for participants of the Lions Walk/Run event coming up on May 12. At this point, registration is down from previous years but prizes and coupons are plentiful and there are many very attractive items. This…
Douglas County Republicans will gather this Friday for the county’s first modern-day Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner. The event will be held at the multipurpose room of Ava Victory Academy, located just east of the Highway 5 and 14 intersection in Ava. The social time will begin at 5:30 with the dinner…
BRANSON – Youth from across the nation will gather in Branson August 5-8 to attend FilmFest 4-H, a youth-oriented national film festival. This will mark the second year for FilmFest 4-H, which is the only event of its kind on a national level. Festivalgoers enjoy activities, networking opportunities, and learning…
The Ava Lions Club building took on a different look on Tuesday, April 17. When guests arrived for the fashion show they found transformation of the modern day decorations to an aura of nostalgic fashions of ladies’ hats and purses. Each table held a centerpiece of colorful scarves or laces,…
The Case for Cuts at GSA The General Services Administration (GSA) is like many government agencies – it is tough to figure out what they do by their name. GSA manages buildings, leases, vehicles and office supplies for the federal bureaucracy. It doesn’t do very much of its job well.…
Our Constitution is the sacred document outlining the powers vested in our federal government. However, in the past few years, it seems our federal officials have overstepped the boundaries laid out by our founding fathers so many years ago. The Federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly called Obamacare,…
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), along with U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) introduced a bipartisan amendment to the “21st Century Postal Service Act” last week that would provide rural communities facing post office or postal processing facility closures with an advocate in the process. Senator Blunt released…
By Bob Stickles-Big Bob’s Bait & Tackle Bass fishing is alive and well according to the pros that fished the lake last week. Of the more than 100 boats only three had less than a limit on the first day, and several had over 20 lbs. I guess that’s why…
The Ava Bears held off a rally by Thayer at home last Thursday, then beat the Tigers at Houston on Monday to win the SCA title outright with an undefeated conference record. Tuesday was a different story, however, as Mansfield’s Curtis Carnal threw a no-hitter against the Bears and shut…
Sally Dickinson created the Blue and Gold Ava Bear stadium blanket shown in the picture, to be given away as a fundraiser for the Ava High School Band. The band color guard is shown in the picture above, and in the center in the photo at left is Faunlee Smith,…
The Ava Middle School 7th and 8th grade boys track teams participated in a 17-school meet at West Plains on April 10. The 7th grade Bears finished third in their division and the 8th grade Bears finished 8th in their division. Results for Ava athletes who finished in the top…
Seymour hosted the Class 2 District 5 golf tournament at Marshfield on Monday. Ava took second with a team score of 347, finishing behind only Mtn. View-Liberty with a score of 341. Licking took third place with a score of 384 and Willow Springs was fourth at 385. All five…
Problem populations found in fescue pastures, corn and wheat fields around Missouri. COLUMBIA – True army worms are on the march this spring, and farmers need to be checking fields to make sure their crops aren’t among the casualties. “They often can take out an entire pasture of fescue or…
LYONS, Neb. – Today the Center for Rural Affairs called upon Senate Agriculture Committee members to adopt crucial amendments to the Farm Bill proposal currently before the committee. They are expected to begin debate on amendments today, Wednesday, April 25th. “Unfortunately, the farm bill proposal before the Senate Ag Committee…
JEFFERSON CITY — Discover the world of birds by learning all about our feathered friends at the Birds over Baker event Saturday, April 28 at Sam A. Baker State Park near Patterson. Sponsored by Missouri State Parks, the event will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free…
By Sue Curry Jones Tuesday evening members of city council and administrative officials were confronted with a situation that brings to mind a phrase we’ve all heard. It’s an expression used when dealing with something unfavorable or difficult to embrace –– the often-heard phrase “bite the bullet now or you’ll…
25 Years Ago April 23, 1987 Vice-President George Bush and Mrs. Bush will be in Mtn. Grove on Monday, April 27 to re-dedicate the newly refurbished bandstand on the Mtn. Grove Square. The program will begin at 3 p.m. Conservation personnel Marty Szigety, John Miller and Bob Cook were…
Alarmed at the growing reach of government and the job-killing regulation that are stifling Missouri farmers and small business owners, retired Marshfield businessman Mike Cunningham, a former State Representative, recently announced his intention to run as a conservative Republican for the Missouri State Senate in the 33rd District. The new…
The Piece & Friendship Quilt Guild met on Thursday, April 12, at the Ava General Baptist Church. Twenty-two members attended and started the evening with social time at 6:30 p.m. and refreshments supplied by members. The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. Starting with reports, Pat Henry, chair of…
By Sue Curry Jones In closed session last Thursday, Ava R-1 school board members accepted the retirement resignation of Beverly Johnson who has worked in the school district for 41 years. Johnson has plans to remain in the current position through the month of July and help finalize the year-end…
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Billy “Bill” Leroy Wright, age 85 of Ozark, died April 11, 2012. He was born Feb. 12, 1927 in Dupot, Ill., the son of Barney and Lydia (Stafford) Wright. Bill served his country in the U.S. Army, doing two tours in Europe during World War II. After the war he…
Arlo Junior Berry was born to Arlo and Midge Pool Berry at Trail, Mo., on April 12, 1942. Junior left us on April 16, 2012 at the age of 70. Junior attended school at Silver Shade and Dora. Junior was employed in Ohio and Davenport, Iowa, for several years. He…
Robert Ford Goforth, Sr., 65 years, passed away on April 14, 2012 at Mercy Hospital. Bob was born Feb. 22, 1947 in Madison County, N.C., to Kie and Addie (Rawlings) Goforth. On Sept. 7, 1972 Robert and Peggy Roberts were joined in marriage, to this union six children were born.…
Dareth Athol Raymer, a resident of Dothan, died Sunday, April 15, 2012 in Noland Hospital at Southeast Alabama Medical Center. He was 82. Memorial services for Mr. Raymer will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 19, at Cloverdale United Methodist Church in Alabama, with the Rev. Mark Lily officiating.…
Faye Sims, 89, longtime resident of Ava, began her earthly journey June 10, 1922, in Augusta, Kan., to parents Lee E. and Hannah (Lefler) Thurman. On April 15, 2012, she began her eternal life’s journey from Louisville, Ky. Faye’s life touched many people. She taught school in one room school…
Thelma Dell Yates, 96 years, passed to heaven on April 11, 2012 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Thelma “Sammy” was born Jan. 18, 1916 in Ava, Mo., to Ebb and Chloe (Gott) Hodges. Sammy was a lifelong resident of the Ava community. She had worked at the…
Helping Missouri Farmers Last December, the State Tax Commission voted to raise taxes on the most productive farms in Missouri by approving new productivity values. These values represent a land’s potential earnings and are used to calculate a farm’s property taxes. By voting to increase the values, the commission was…
A good friend from several years back, J.C. Owsley, stopped by the Herald Office for a brief visit last Wednesday. J.C., a former county agent with University of Missouri Douglas County Extension Office, has moved back to his native Cross Timbers but keeps up with the goings-on in Douglas and…
The Skyline School annual Science Fair was held March 29 with competition from 4th grade to 8th grade. A total of 47 projects were presented for judging by the students and K-3rd grade presented class projects for viewing during the fair with kindergarten giving a presentation on how volcanoes work.…
One hundred and forty-four land owners, photo/poster winners, parents, teachers, and area residents attended the 12th annual Lafayette Soil and Water Conservation District Open House held on March 15. A luncheon of boneless pork loin, baked beans, coleslaw, chips and cookies was served by the District supervisors: Kent Rogge, Wellington,…
Missouri’s fourth Show-Me Green Sales Tax Holiday will take place Thursday, April 19 through Wednesday, April 25. People who purchase new ENERGY STAR® qualified appliances in Missouri during the holiday will save at least 4.225 percent off the purchase. The reduced price represents the elimination of the state’s sales tax…
Greetings from your State Capitol. Had a visit from some of the students attending College of the Ozarks this week. It is always a pleasure to have people from the district here to tour the capitol and stop by for a visit. This week the House passed the following bills…
The Nubbin Ridge Homemakers Club met April 12 at 1 p.m., in the home of Terri Hall. President Norma Stillings led the reading of the club collect. The lesson was on caring for plants (garden or flowers), and ways to protect them from late frosts or freezes. Final plans for…
The City of Ava has announced its spring Residential Clean-Up will be held the week of April 30-May 4. This free pick-up is provided to residents of Ava to get rid of items such as chairs, sofas, mattresses, etc. Tree limbs and brush cut by the homeowner will also be…
Privacy We Can All Understand It is difficult to agree to use pretty much anything on the Internet these days without first agreeing to pages of legal mumbo-jumbo that describes the privacy policy of a certain website or web service. From Facebook to shopping online to perusing the online newspaper,…
Our founding fathers witnessed first-hand the oppressive nature of a tyrannical government. For years they saw their wants and desires be ignored by a king an ocean away until the point that it became “necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another.” In…
COLUMBIA – If you have been meaning to put together disaster supplies and a household disaster plan but haven’t gotten around to it, there’s no reason to put off getting started any longer. You might be surprised by how much progress you can make in just a couple hours. “The…
Members of the community gathered on the Ava City square Friday afternoon, April 13, to recognize Child Abuse Awareness Day in Missouri. Students from the Ava Elementary School attended the event and planted a Pinwheel Garden north of the gazebo to remember victims of child abuse. Students from Ava Middle…
The Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated a number of accidents during the past week, some of which resulted in serious injuries. A 17-year-old Ava youth and the 21-year-old driver were seriously injured Saturday, April 14, when the pickup in which they were riding ran off Highway JJ, 1½ miles west…
Have you ever taken a chicken fishing? You might want to take the new Strike King Smokin’ Rooster the next time you go bass fishing. This new soft plastic bait helped me catch a nice limit of bass last week and each bass hammered the bait. We also caught keepers…
Mother-Son Outdoor Adventure Bears Den will be sending home invitations to Pre-K through 6th grade boys for them and their moms, or special person for this special evening together. May 3rd from 6-8:00PM at the Ava R-I Sports Complex, mothers and sons will take part in a bonfire cookout, archery…
