The Ava High School Baseball Bears won three varsity games during the past week, stretching their season record to 9-3 and going to 5-0 in conference play. The Bears will host Thayer today (Thursday) in SCA action in hopes of protecting their unblemished SCA record. The conference season will wrap…
Ava Place has two new residents that they would like to welcome this week. Martha Goodrich and Harold Davis have recently moved in and are now a part of the Ava Place family. The Cooking Club had fun making Anise Pizelles this week. Administrator Debra Dade, RN, shared some of…
The Lady Bears started the track season off right with a nice showing at the Lebanon track meet on March 30. Bringing home gold medals in 3 events, the Lady Bears were led by senior Payton Lakey who not only won the high jump but also the long jump. Payton…
At last week’s meeting, we had a representative from Wright County Children’s Services who spoke to us about a “GO BLUE” Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention event she is planning for April 25 at Skyline at 2:30. Some of our members plan to go help out. In addition, our Annual…
The Ava High School golf team played at Marshfield last Thursday and finished 9th among the 18 teams participating. Ava freshman Tristan Haltom was 6th overall with a score of 75. “Pretty good for a freshman,” commented Coach Nathan Houk. In the last three meets, Haltom has scored 71, 75…
Two Ava R-1 School teams competed Saturday, April 14 at the Destination Imagination State Tournament on the Missouri Southern State University campus in Joplin. Destination Imagination’s educational goals are to foster creative and critical thinking, to develop teamwork, collaboration and leadership skills, and to nurture research and inquiry skills involving…
Want to try making Fimo clay figures? Don’t know what that is? The Ava Art Guild will be conducting a workshop led by Tamara Griswold, a long time member of the guild, on Saturday, April 20, with social time starting at 1 p.m., a short business meeting at 1:30 p.m.,…
The Carl Neiman Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met on April 12, in the basement of the Ava General Baptist Church. The meeting was called to order at 7:21 p.m. by Regent Sandra Walker. The meeting was opened with prayer by Chaplain Sherry Beasley. There were 10…
On April 11, the Ava FFA Chapter hosted a blood drive sponsored by the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks at the Ava Performing Arts Center. All the blood collected by the CBCO stays locals and supports 37 hospitals in southern Missouri, northwest Arkansas and southeast Kansas. All blood and…
The Seymour M.S. Walk will be held Saturday, April 28, beginning at 9 a.m. at Glenwood Healthcare. This is the only fundraising event for the Multiple Sclerosis Society in this area, and a number of people from the Ava area normally participate. This year, Darla Rein, of Ava, has organized…
The Ava Middle School track teams participated in a 10-school track meet at Mountain Grove on Thursday, April 5. Individual results for Ava athletes who placed in the top six places in an event and team totals are listed below: 7th Grade Boys 100 meter dash: Cyprus Phillips 3rd. 4×200…
The Future Farmers of America is once again hosting the annual FFA Labor Auction on Thursday, April 26, at the Douglas County Livestock facility, south of Ava. Bidding will start at 10 a.m. More than 30 FFA members are looking forward to participating in the fundraiser, as each one will…
Average retail gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 4.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.70/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.89/g, according to gasoline price website MissouriGasPrices.com. Including the change in gas prices…
(NPASE) –– Marine Corps Pfc. Levi M. Allen, son of Carol Allen, of Ava, Mo., recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina, designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and mentally. Allen and fellow recruits began their training at 5 a. m.,…
25 Years Ago April 16, 1987 The Ava Area Chamber of Commerce has named J.G. Heinlein to serve as its executive director. Strong winds and a brief period of heavy rain accompanied the spring storm that passed through the Ava area just after 3 p.m. Monday. Much damage…
Department Top Giver in Charitable Campaign JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Department of Transportation employees showed they care for others in a generous way by contributing the most of all state agencies in the annual Missouri State Employees Charitable Campaign. This is the fifth consecutive year the state’s fourth largest agency…
Cat owners should keep cats indoors, use tick preventatives to reduce chance of disease COLUMBIA, Mo. —Lone Star ticks, which are notorious carriers of many diseases including cytauxzoonosis, or “bobcat fever,” have been spreading across the nation in recent years. As a result, cats across much of the country are…
ARLINGTON, Va. A new study shows that in an average week, 74% of all Internet users rely on local newspaper media digital as well as print as key sources of news and information, and are engaging with their local newspaper across multiple platforms. Major findings of the…
Spring is running riot! Wild weather whipping up winds, hurling rains, threatening to tear everything apart, then relenting, lightening, brightening, heaving sunshine with fierce alacrity. Blossoms chasing blossoms, from shoot to plant to bush to tree, many gaping and snapping with the hide-and-seek sun. Grasses rising, stretching, throwing themselves this…
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“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. And the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance,” Psalms 33:12. Monday John and Zamber Little and Wyatt and Liviya Wharton were at Ralph and Dana Brazeal’s. Wednesday, Gary and I visited with Rayford and Freda Clayton at Longrun.…
“It gets easier”, I said to a friend of mine who talked of their inward struggle to obey the teachings of Christ. Jesus taught some radical sounding doctrine: Love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you (Matt. 5:44), don’t worry (take no thought in KJV Matt 6:25), don’t let…
4-10-12. This week we had thirteen people weigh-in with a total loss of 12.5 lbs. Vince was the high loser. BMI’s were figured today. Delores received the charm for losing after a holiday. Kathleen received a charm for 12 weeks weight loss in a row and a charm for 100…
The ground is surely soaked with the heavy rain we received Sunday afternoon and night. Grass grows fast now and lawn mowing keeps us busy. Livestock benefits from the green pastures for sure. Maxine Smith visited Sharon Smith Sunday afternoon when it was raining so hard. Tammy Childress visited her…
Acts 1:4-5 was the text of the sermon. In it the resurrected Jesus is telling the apostles to remain in Jerusalem until they receive the promise of the Father which is the Holy Spirit. It was shortly after this that Jesus ascended to heaven. The apostles went to Jerusalem (they…
Sunday, April 15 was the first Sunday after Easter. Altar colors continue to be white and we had white altarflowers as well. In the absence of Bishop Hartley, who was away performing confirmations at one of our sister churches, instead of Holy Communion we held the morning prayer service led…
Sunday morning service was opened with music then prayer requests and prayer. Margaret Rosseau sang a special. Brother Roberts brought the message from I Thessalonions 4:16-17, “The Second Coming of Christ.” Sunday evening service was opened with prayer then congregational hymns. Brother Randy and Sister Venita Brummet sang a special.…
Several attended the White River Association’s 130th Session. We thank God for a great time in the Lord. We read Psalm 122 as our devotional with Brother Brad Siler as our Sunday School Superintendent. Prayer requests were shared for Peggy Miller, Paul Duckworth, Jim Evans, Pat Dobbs, a little one,…
5-16-2012. We received a little over an inch of much needed rain Sunday. Tuesday the 10th of April, Norma Cross, Kenny Hunt, Dick and I drove to Huntsville, Arkansas. Bill and Sue Johnson and Georgia Sanders from Claremore, Oklahoma and Pete and Sandra Jenkins from Fayetteville, Arkansas met at the…
A good morning to our readers. We hope everyone had a great weekend. Some rain, but no storms that I know of around here. On Sunday afternoon Pastor Tom came and shared with us the word of God from Psalms, chapter 119 and verse 169-176. The group enjoyed a sing-a-long…
Hello everyone. Well, it didn’t rain on Easter Sunday, at least not in our area, but we did get a good rain on the following Sunday. I guess the belief that whatever the weather happens to be on Easter Sunday will be followed by the same for the next seven…
4-9-12. Good morning and it is a very good morning and yesterday couldn’t have been any nicer for Easter if it tried. We came home from East Moline yesterday. We had beautiful traveling weather too. We went to the Cities Friday morning. As usual Walt let me out at Silvis…
What a gloriously beautiful Sunday morning we had this last Lord’s day. After Sunday school songs of praise by the choir, our morning message was the Charge To Preach given by Paul in II Timothy 4:1-5. In this passage we are told to, “reprove, rebuke,” those among us who are…
Howdy. I have a lot of news this week, so I will get started. First, I appreciate Ruth for being a dedicated writer for as long as she did. Second, I would like to give you my phone number so you can call me if anyone has any news that…
What another wonderful week spent in the presence of God throughout our services here at New Hope and hopefully and prayerfully in our lives outside of church. Wednesday evening Bro. Ludwig took us through our lesson over Exodus, chapter 20 “The Ten Commandments.” Sunday morning we besought the Lord in…
Dan opened up in prayer then he led congregation in some songs. The children took up the Penny March. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson from Revelation. Specials were sung from Rayonna and Rachael, Dan and Janice and Darrel and Helen. Sis. Helen preached a very good sermon Sunday…
A large group gathered at Mt. Tabor Church for morning services beginning with singing, prayers for many, many needs, Sunday school and great preaching services. We appreciate all the visitors and invite them to come back each time they can. Brother James Hathcock was our guest speaker this week. His message…
All’s well in the Ozarks! Weather wise that is. We had over two inches of rain in our rain gauge and this Monday the sun is out with nary a cloud in the sky. But our community is very concerned and praying heartfully that a miracle will happen and Bud…
Mushroom season was short lived around here. The lousiest year we ever had. Turkey seasoni s now in full swing. They are not very plentiful in places. James came in one morning with no mushrooms and saw no signs of turkeys. Maybe someone will scare one by us. Some found…
Sunday school opened with a good morning to all from Bro. Marshall. We sang for the Lord. We had many prayer requests. Prayer was led by Sister Peggy. Bro. Marshall read scripture from Proverbs 30:5-8. Sunday school class began with the leader, Sister Peggy, asking Sister Lee to pray. The…
Lasts Weeks News – We had a beautiful Easter Sunday. Our pastor brought a good message on the Resurrection of our Savior. After Sunday school and church Ann Collins and Ella May Daughterty went to Rockbridge and ate a late lunch. Agnes Williams spent from Friday until Sunday evening with…
Opening prayer to start our services was led by Joie Welker. In our Sunday school class we studied about Jesus cleansing the temple in John, chapter 2. It is important for us to revere the house of God. When we disrespect God’s house we dishonor the God whose presence is…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent and prayer given by Sister Lena Ingram. Sunday school lesson was Embrace Wisdom, Proverbs 8:12, 22-35 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Elsie Atchison did a special. Bro. Raymond Haden…
My goodness it’s sure coming a good old rain here on our hillside. We was needing a good rain in the yard and my little garden especially the hay fields and pasture. I just don’t like the storms that goes along with all the rest. We had really good services…
I had a nice visit with Lee Weller at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center last Tuesday and heard the good news she will possibly return home this week. While there I dropped in momentarily to introduce myself to Stella Stavely as I have been mailing her the church bulletins…
Jr. Berry passed away this morning, Monday, April 16. My sympathy to Karrie, Mary, Vickie and the rest of the family. I had phone calls from Debra Reed in Kansas, Linda Rogers of Illinois, Sandy Rackley of Tennessee and Danny Bushong of Hollister. Danny Bushong visited Gene and Rheba Pool…
April 18th, Wednesday night our services was changed from Bible study to preaching. Chad Emerson was our first one to speak. We had a good service and a good message. Sunday morning was a beautiful wet day, we praise the Lord for the rain. The prayer requests were for the…
Again Champion is awash in gratitude for the much needed rain and more for the absence of the dangerous weather that has caused such destruction to communities to the North, South, East and West. Champions agree that good fortune is a frequent circumstance in their charming berg and can muster…
Sunday school lesson is taken from Acts, chapter 8. A very good lesson in that Saul continued his persecution of the church as Stephen was taken to his burial. He went into every house imprisoning men and women alike. The church was scattered to different places, but this also was…
“I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord,” Psalm 122:1. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read Psalms 122 for the devotion. Pastor David prayed for the prayer request and Brother Roy dismissed us to class. Please…
Sunday Bob, Linda and I stayed home. We weren’t sure what the weather was going to be. On Friday they took me to Springfield for my doctor’s appointment. While in Springfield we visited with Sue Pinckney, Bob’s sister. Barb and Andy Williams visited with us on Saturday evening. Ron, Nancy…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, April 23—Polish sausage, mashed potatoes, peas, bread, fruit crisp. Tuesday, April 24—Ham, mac ‘n cheese, baked sweet potato, cake. Wednesday, April 25—Enchiladas, Mexican corn, refried beans, fruit. Thursday, April 26—Turkey and cheese sandwich, vegetable soup, ice cream. Friday, April 27—Hot dog/chili dog, tater…
Our hope is that everyone received a blessing from the Easter celebration last Sunday. Isn’t it great to know that Jesus loves us so much and we give thanks for His sacrifice but praise and joy for His resurrection! Our worship this Sunday was from the scriptures of John 15:1-8. …
We met this morning to worship and praise our Saviour. We were led in worship with hymns from our band. They did a great job. We did miss Brother Bill Coats this morning as he was out doing the Lord’s work for the Gideons. Pastor Buddy brought us the message…
Bonnie Phipps had Easter dinner at her house and those present were Roy and Linda Freeman, Bonnie Phipps, Cecilia Edwards, Ken and Debbie Cederlind, and Moe and Kaylynn Todd. After dinner they all went over to Roy and Linda’s home and visited the rest of the day. Bonnie became great…
Trees and grass and all growing plants are filling my part of the world with green. I love the cooler temperatures that have moved in, making it feel more like spring instead of a premature summer. It rained a lot here over the weekend. I’m not sure how much because…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of that certain note secured by Deed of Trust executed by Sheila Rana Andrews, A Married Woman, Timothy Andrews, dated August 10, 2006 and recorded on September 11, 2006 in Book 453, Page 689-721, as Document No. 062215, Office…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of that certain note secured by Deed of Trust executed by Jason D. Corrigan, A Single Person, dated February 16, 2007 and recorded on February 20, 2007 in Book 461, Page 8-16, as Document No. 070416, Office of Recorder…
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 23: 1. Waffles, Fresh Fruit,…
SOCCER MAKE-UP SCHEDULE April 21, 2012. 5th-8th 9:05 am – Georgia’s Place vs. Ava Parks and Recreation (Score 1 to 0 with 5 minutes played) 2nd-4th 9:00 am - Copeland Technology vs. Curtis Dept. Store ( 0 to 1 with 1/2 of game played) 9:30 am -…
Week 5- April 14, 2012. 5th-8th 9:00 am – Douglas County Herald (4) vs. Georgia’s Place (3) 10:30 am- Ava Parks and Recreation (6) vs. Pro-Design (2) 2nd-4th 10:00 am - Sonic (0) vs. Curtis Dept. Store (2) 11:00 am – Copeland Corporation (4) vs. Red Bank…
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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. * * * Mt. Zion Chapel cordially invites you to Singspiration, 5 miles northwest of Ava off Highway B,…
On April 16, 2012 Cpl. Brad Loveless and Deputy Nathan Long responded to a residence on K Highway for a man allegedly hold his wife hostage. While Deputies and Sheriff Degase were en route, dispatch advised 2 neighbors and 2 more family members, who had went to the residence to…
Thetis Olen Pruiett, 88, of Borger, Texas, died Saturday, April 7, 2012, in Amarillo. Services were at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at Gateway Baptist Church in Borger. Burial was in Westlawn Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers in Amarillo, Texas. Thetis Pruiett, often known as Peanut or…
Lonnie Dan Hicks, age 77, of Vanzant, Mo., departed this life from the arms of his loving family into the arms of Jesus on April 8, 2012 in the Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. He was born on Dec. 13, 1934 in Drury, Mo., the youngest child born to Dan…
Harley Lee Collins, son of the late Isaac and Gladys (Robinson) Collins, was born on Jan. 9, 1926 in Huggins, Mo., and departed this life on April 1, 2012 in the Kabul Nursing Home in Cabool, Mo., following a short illness. He was 86 years, 2 months and 23 days…
BRANSON–Three area Ozarks youth will represent White River Valley Electric Cooperative and travel to Washington, D.C., with the national Youth Tour from June 16 to 21. Kylie Tannehill, Reeds Spring High School; Cody Watson, Forsyth High School; and Sarah Copeland, Ava High School were chosen from 11 finalists at a…
Senate Prepares for Budget Debate There are six weeks left in this year’s legislative session. As we approach the homestretch, the Senate will begin working on what I believe is the most important task we undertake each year: balancing the state’s budget. It is also the only duty the Legislature…
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was called to a dispute between neighbors that resulted in the arrest of one individual. On March 30, Deputy Nathan Long was dispatched to a location on Douglas County Road 525 for a dispute between neighbors. Upon arrival, Deputy Long met Kim A. Vaverka, 53 of…
I’ve always considered myself to be pro-life. I have never had a problem with the question about when life begins. But as I began doing research for an article I did this week on Options Pregnancy Clinic, I will have to admit that I was surprised at some of the…
The Skyline R-2 School District will have P.A.T., Early Childhood and kindergarten screenings for children from birth through age five April 30 – May 4. Preschool students already enrolled in Skyline will be screened during school hours when there is an opening. Screenings are a free service offered to anyone…
Greetings from your State Capitol. We are now down to the last six weeks of the 2012 Legislative Session. There are a lot of bills now moving through the process. This past week in the House the following bills were passed on to the Senate. HB 1593 changes the laws…
By Keith Moore – Managing Editor “When I came to Options I didn’t know what to do,” said one lady who recently found the help she was looking for at Options Pregnancy Clinic of Ava. “I was pregnant with our second child. That would mean two babies under a year.”…
The Norwood R-1 School district will have P.A.T., Early Childhood, and kindergarten screenings for children from birth through age 5 May 7-11. This will be the only screening dates for next school year. Screenings are a free service offered to anyone in the district regardless of whether you choose to…
Captain Dwayne F. Isringhausen, commanding officer of Troop G, releases the following information on a special operation held recently in Wright County. A total of 38 arrests and 38 warnings were issued in conjunction with a hazardous moving violations/S.T.E.P. operation conducted in Wright County on April 6. The operation was…
The congregation of Highway Church of the Nazarene moved outside Easter Sunday morning for a brief groundbreaking ceremony just north of the church where a two-story youth facility will be added. The addition will connect to the existing church gymnasium which can be seen in the photo above. At right…
Jonverl Marshall Sales, 80, of Ropgersville, passed to heaven on April 9, 2012 at his home. Jonverl was born Dec. 12, 1931 in Glenwood, Iowa, to John and Laura (Marshall) Sales. Jonverl is survived by his wife, Nora Sales, Rogersville; five children; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and…
Thelma D. Yates, 96, passed away Wednesday, April 11, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Ava. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.…
A Helping Hand for Immigration Enforcement Ronald Reagan said, “A nation that cannot control its borders is not a nation.” But immigration policy is not just enforced at the U.S. border. With millions of illegal aliens already in the country, every community in every state is vulnerable to the problems…
Broadband is the lifeblood of the modern world. Access to high-speed internet is essential for business, education, and personal communication. As the world around us becomes more and more technologically driven it is vital that we ensure that all, whether urban or rural, have the ability to access reliable, affordable…
On April 6, Cpl. Brad Loveless and Deputy Nathan Long of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department, arrested Cody B. Bowers and Emily A. Kasinger, both 18 and both of Mtn. Home, Ark., for several drug violations. The arrests came after Cpl. Loveless made a traffic stop on the vehicle for…
Craig Cunningham, of the Arno area in western Douglas County, formally announces he is a Republican candidate for District 1 County Commissioner. Cunningham, 52, is a third generation Douglas County resident, farmer and small business owner for 24 years. He is also an Ava High School graduate and is currently…
Dakota Cain, son of Mechelle Ash and Donald Gould, earned Ava High School’s Citizen of the Month award for March. He likes to race dirt bikes and would like to eventually start his own company. His teachers chose him because even though he, “struggles in school, he never gives up…
The Bradleyville Elementary School will be hosting a kindergarten screening for all upcoming 2012-13 kindergarten students. This event will be held on Tuesday, April 24, from 8:20 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. at Bradleyville School. Parents and children will be able to: • Meet the kindergarten teacher, school nurse, and elementary…
By Bob Stickles-Big Bob’s Bait & Tackle Flippin is a small town in Arkansas and a great method of catching bass, and big bass at that. Flippin’ (gently tossing) a soft plastic into holes in the brush with a heavy rod and heavy line in currently a technique that is…
Flashing Yellow Arrows to Ease Traffic Flow The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded a contract during its regular meeting on April 3 to retrofit a signal in Ava with flashing yellow arrows. The signals are located on Route 5 at the Route 14 intersection. The $227,241 contract was awarded…
This week we have enjoyed lots of activities! We celebrated Peanut Butter and Jelly day. Our Cooking Club made PBJ sushi rolls! Slinky’s 67th birthday was this week so we had to have some fun with Slinkies!! Friday our Easter celebrations included a wonderful dinner cooked by Amy Adams. She…
The Ava High School golf team placed second among some 19 teams on Tuesday. The match was played at the Marshfield Country Club. Ava’s Tristan Haltom was medalist with a score of 71. The Ava team finished with a combined score of 330, second behind Diamond with a 316. Individual…
ALEXANDRIA, Va. –– As the world solemnly marks the April 15th centennial of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, boaters and mariners alike can appreciate the vast improvements in maritime safety that were a result of the tragic sinking. In 1914, two years after Titanic’s loss of 1,503 lives, maritime…
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan announced today the Missouri State Archives will work in conjunction with Family Search, the St. Louis Genealogical Society, the Missouri State Genealogical Association and smaller societies across the state to create an index for the Missouri records contained within the 1940…
The Ava Board of Aldermen convened for their regular meeting Tuesday evening, and to administer the oath of office to candidates Ric Engelhardt and David Norman, who were elected to serve as councilmen representing the east and west ward, respectively. Council members also adopted an ordinance accepting the election and…
The Douglas County Foxtrotting Horse Breed Association recently volunteered to cleanup the Watterson Cemetery as one of the group’s community service projects for 2012. The cemetery site, located south of Ava near Beaver Creek, is adjacent to Bucks & Spurs Ranch. In the photo, the headstones shown above are the graves of Joshua and…
Average retail gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 0.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.74/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has increased 1.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.91/g, according to gasoline price website MissouriGasPrices.com. Including the change in gas prices…
25 Years Ago April 9, 1987 Edna Thompson will be crowned Oats Queen at the annual Spring Fling that will be held at the Ava Community Center this Saturday, April 11. Members of the Ava High School golf team that are making the circuit this spring are Mike…
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It was a beautiful Easter day for families to get together and those traveling. Earnestine Gaddy had her daughters and families with her over Easter weekend and they all attended church at Lilly Ridge The Friendly Neighbors Extension Club met April 1st for their monthly meeting. Present were Alice Hurley,…
Tuesday, April 3rd, we had sixteen people weigh in with a total loss of 19-1/4 lbs. Sue was high loser. We received a thank you back from Lurinda and we will miss her as she prepares to move. The installation of officers was this week in place of a regular…
Only Noah and his family survived the flood. (Genesis 6) The prince of this world (John 12:31) had reeked enough havoc since Adam that God was fed up. About 800 years later, Job comes along. He is an upright man who revered God and abstained from evil (Job 1:1). Satan…
Holy week at St. Francis began on Thursday, April 5 with the Maundy Thursday communion service. The day takes its name from the Latin mandatum or mandate as Jesus mandated the communion service as a sacrament at the Last Supper. Then on Good Friday, April 6, we held the Good…
Easter Sunday service opened with fellowship time then prayer requests and prayer. The Praise Team did an awesome job of leading us in praise songs. Brother Roberts brought the message from Luke 24: 1-8, “Why Do We Treat Jesus as if He is Still Dead? He’s Alive!” Attending Walnut Grove…
We read our devotional from Psalm 31 on Resurrection Sunday. Prayer requests were given and Frances Humbyrd led us in this prayer. Happy birthday was sung to Sonya Hodges and Harold Menzies. Happy anniversary was sung to Danny and Connie Johnson. It will be 42 years on Tuesday, April 10th.…
Lots of people are out working in yards and gardens. Grass is a little early this year I think, but the weather is great. Dick stopped to see Helen Dobbins Wednesday, but I think he spent more time with Ronnie. They always have a lot to talk about. Norma Cross…
Easter Breakfast at Sunday School today. During the morning service, we had beautiful Easter songs led my Mike Housley. The Choir special Led by Tammi Housely was a beautiful Easter Medley of songs. Special by Lois Carter’s son-in-law Jamie and special by Stanley Jones. A special reading by Kaden Bruce. …
A good rainy morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a good Easter Sunday. The weather was great for an egg hunt and a cook out. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals, and the nursing homes. May you be up and…
Greetings from Red Bank. Wasn’t the weather beautiful for this Easter Sunday? Usually, the weather on that day is wet and somewhat blustery. There is an old saying that if it rains on Easter Sunday, it will rain on the following seven Sundays. It usually happens that way too. I…
Norma Stillings and several other volunteers for the Long-term Care Ombudsman Agency attended a meeting and had lunch with staff members at the Southwest Center for Independent Living (SCIL) in Springfield, Monday. The two organizations made presentations and asked questions on how they serve people with disabilities. The goal of…
4-2-12. Well, a good morning to everyone and a beautiful morning it is. A little breezy, but that’s okay. We had a nice weekend too. Walt mowed the grass again. It sure looks pretty. We will go to the cemetery this afternoon and mow Jeff’s grave and put new flowers…
Our Ressurection Sunday began with a wonderful Sunday school lesson about the visit of “certain women” to the empty tomb where Jesus was laid. Their discovery and the subsequent events which led to the discovery of the “Risen Lord.” After our Sunday school lesson we went into the choirs rendition…
Paul and Sherry McIntosh, south of town, were happy that their two youngest sons are home from the service and will stay most of next week. Travis is from one of the Carolinas and Weston is from St. Pendleton, Calif. Weston recently got a new pickup and will take it…
As a born again believer I have to say that Easter is a holiday that deserves my attention. After all this day is what the basis of all my hope and faith in God the Father and His Son Jesus is stored in, all things became truth that Christ said…
Dan opened up in prayer then he led us in some congregational songs. The children took up the Penny March. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson from Luke. Specials were performed by Rayonna and Racheal, Dan and Janice, Darrel and Hellen. We were glad to have Nancy and her…
Mt. Tabor Church celebrated a glorious resurrection day beginning with the sunrise message from Brother David Dodson, speaking about Apostle Paul and the power of the resurrection. The singing and specials were appreciated and this was followed by a bountiful breakfast with our good cooks outdoing themselves again. We appreciate our…
“It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood” but there is always something beautiful in each day given us whether it be sunshine or rain. The glory of each morning is that it gives us the chance to begin again. Yesteday we celebrated the promises God gave us when His Son…
A beautiful Easter day in the Ozarks. Garrison Baptist Church had a very nice sunrise service on the hill. A large crowd attended and Melany Stevens sang a special and Lisa Ellison sang and played her keyboard. The congegation sang the first verse and the ladies sang their specials and…
Hello from our home to your home. We began our week by celebrating Easter with the children of the community with a big Easter egg hunt on Tuesday morning for Ava Head Start. Ava Jr. High Student Council was here bright and early helping the Easter bunny stuff eggs. While…
We had a good morning from Bro. Marshall to open the morning service. We sang for Jesus and had prayer requests for the lost, for the sick, our church, our revival, our loved ones and many more in need of prayer. Bro. Marshall led in prayer. Bro. Marshall read scripture…
We started our Easter Sunday with many attending our Sunrise Service and breakfast and afterwards the children joined in the egg hunt. In our Sunday school class we studied about the living word. Because of Jesus Resurrection, all of us who receive Him personally can be sure of our own…
I hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend. Roger and I both had Good Friday off of work so we had a three day weekend. I think we made good use of the time, but it sure went by fast. Sunday we started off our Easter services with a big…
Ramble (per Websters Dictionary): To move aimlessly from place to place; to explore idly; to write or talk in desultory or long-winded and wandering seems to be my thing. Much as I would love to bring to readers local comments and updated Dogwood events, it seems that few are willing…
Get well wishes to Jr. Berry. He is not doing very good. Those here on Monday were Donna Dodson, Macee Breeding and Rheba Pool. Rheba showed us her pretty handkerchief quilt she made for her grandson for a wedding gift. Juanita Kazenske called me on Monday and Tuesday. Gene and…
In Champion the gardener waits for the harvest and has patience for it and like James said, he is patient while waiting for the early and later rain. Some particular Champion husbandmen would like that later rain to come on early. It seems dry, so some are watering and mulching…
April 4 – Caney Church came together Wednesday singing. Bro. Jim was our leader tonight. He took prayer requests and Bro. Jeff led us in prayer. Sister Ethel sang. We sure enjoyed this song. Bro. Jim taught from the 11th chapter of Matthew. He read from verse 22-29. Everyone read…
What a beautiful morning for this Easter Sunday. Praise be to God our Heavenly Father. It seems like a spring fresh start and how appropriate of a day since Jesus rose again from the dead giving us hope and a chance of a new start because He completed the plan…
And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said,” Matthew 28:5-6. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read Psalm 31:1-5 for the…
The sun was shining and there was a brisk breeze, Sunday morning, as Bethany Baptist folks gathered to celebrate Resurrection Day. There was special music presented by the Youth Choir in the morning service and the Jubilee Singers in the evening. The songs and the messages focused on the Crucifixion…
On Easter Sunday Bob, Linda and I went to church at Basher. We enjoyed seeing friends and being in church with them. After church we went to Mansfield to the home of Carol and Robert Johnson where we had a family get-together. All of Bob’s kids and families were there…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, April 16—Ham and cheese sandwich, broccoli soup, cobbler. Tuesday, April 17—Chicken nuggets, Alfredo sauce, Brussel sprouts, roll, cookie. Wednesday, April 18—Pork chop, dressing, cauliflower with cheese sauce, apple crisp. Thursday, April 19—Cook’s Choice. Friday, April 20—Meatloaf, green beans, baked potato, fruit. Our activities…
I’m so glad we worship a living God that has overcome death, hell, and the grave. This morning we celebrated our Lord’s victory over death as He arose from the tomb so we could also have everlasting life. We had a special couple from the Heart of the Ozarks Nursing…
Well it looks like we just got two-tenths of an inch last week and that was Saturday, my brother-in-law, George, got three-tenths. I went to my O.E.S. meeting last Monday here in Ava. I went to my doctor in Ozark last Tuesday and everything checked out okay, then I went…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Ronny L.H. Mast, A/K/A Ronny L. Mast, an Unmarried Man Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Ronny L.H. Mast, A/K/A Ronny L. Mast, an Unmarried Man dated October 28, 2003 and recorded in…
Week 5- April 14, 2012. 5th-8th 9:00 am – Douglas County Herald vs. Georgia’s Place 10:30 am- Ava Parks and Recreation vs. Pro-Design 2nd-4th 10:00 am - Sonic vs. Curtis Dept. Store 11:00 am – Copeland Corporation vs. Red Bank Store K-1st 8:30 am - Payroll…
Week 4- April 7, 2012. 5th-8th 9:00 am – Pro-Design (4) vs. Douglas County Herald (3) 10:30 am- Georgia’s Place (4) vs. Ava Parks and Recreation (3) 2nd-4th 10:00 am - Red Bank Grocery (2) vs. Sonic (1) – shoot out 11:00 am – Curtis Dept. Store…
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 16: 1. Pancakes, Chilled Fruit,…
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On April 10 Joretta Sawyer hosted their monthly Bunco Club at her home. After an hour of play the winners were – door prize, Lucille Collins; 1st, Janet Sallee; 2nd, Sybil Heckendorn; consolation, Joretta Sawyer. Other members playing were Allie Gentry, Lucille Jenkins, Dixie Garrett and Sharon Jenkins.…
25 Years Ago April 2, 1987 All conference balloting for the 1986-87 basketball season places three Ava players on the honorable mention list. Receiving honorable mention in boys competition were juniors Gary Jenkins and Mickey Swofford, and senior Tina Plake earned honorable mention in girls basketball play. Following…
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Trellis Roberts, 90 years old, passed to heaven on March 30, 2012 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare in Ava, Mo. Trellis was born March 6, 1922 in McClurg, Mo., to Luther and Bammie (Hicks) Roberts. Trellis raised cattle at her farm in Brownbranch which had been in her family…
Billie Lea Leonard, 88 years, passed to heaven on March 29, 2012 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Billie was born Dec. 27, 1923 in Tonkawa, Okla., to Charles Batie and Myrtle Zada (Alexander) Gann. On Sept. 20, 1944 Billie and Willie Lee Leonard were united in marriage…
Preventing Child Abuse In Missouri On Tuesday, the Senate Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families Committee conducted a hearing on Senate Bill 758, which would change the laws regarding hotline calls and investigations of child abuse and neglect to the Children’s Division of the Department of Social Services. During the…
Anita “Janie”Dunning, State Director for Missouri USDA Rural Development, hosted a meeting to recognize fifteen Missouri businesses which have been selected to receive Value Added Producer Grants (VAPG). The Missouri organizations were among the 298 recipients in 44 states and Puerto Rico which were selected from the national competition to receive…
Greetings from your State Capitol. It was great seeing the 8th graders from Bakersfield this week here at the capitol. They joined the list of students from Thornfield and Kirbyville that visited last week. Seeing the capitol and government in action is hopefully a time that they will remember for…
The American Red Cross will conduct two blood drives in Douglas County during the month of April. One will be held Monday, April 9, from 1 to 5 p.m., at the Ava Lions Club, 304 N. Jefferson. The second is in conjunction with the annual Brady Lee Memorial Event on…
It was a horrifying scene that left one student dead, another critically injured, and others hurt or in shock. The good thing is, it was make believe. The bad thing is, in reality it happens far too often. The presentation, led by Mercy Injury Prevention Center and Ava High School…
The Festival of Sharing has sent Heart of the Hills Food Harvest a contribution of $100. The checks were sent to 70 agencies across Missouri to alleviate hunger in the state. Donations sometimes lag at this time of year when we are between the winter holidays and before produce becomes…
The Douglas County Democratic mass meeting was held Thursday, March 29, at the Douglas County Courthouse at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Teresa Tost, chair of the Douglas County Democrat Party, and followed the procedures for electing a meeting chair, delegates and alternates for the 8th…
It was a covert operation… Saturday, March 31, there was quite the gathering at the home of Fred and Connie Bacorn. Cause for the celebration was Pat and Jack Hutchison’s upcoming 50th anniversary and the celebration of Joanna Wood’s freedom from cancer. There is not enough ink or paper to…
15 (More) Reasons to Repeal the ACA Tax increases, an individual mandate to carry health insurance, frustrating disincentives for employers to offer private coverage – there are plenty of reasons to roll back and replace the 2010 health care law. But each of the 15 members of the new Independent…
With only one contested race in the county for Tuesday’s municipal and school elections, the voter turnout was exceptionally low. In the East Ward of the City of Ava, incumbent council member Ric Engelhardt held off challenger Bonnie Evans to keep his seat at the council table. Engelhardt received 48…
Our founding fathers were deeply spiritual men. Their fervent religiosity and faith in God gave them guidance; especially while drafting our country’s founding documents. Throughout the history of America, these beliefs have often come under attack in the media and in the political arena. Despite these attacks, there are key…
Court Finds Ballot Language to be Misleading to Voters JEFFERSON CITY – Cole County Circuit Court Judge Patricia S. Joyce ruled on Tuesday last week, in a legal challenge brought by the Advancement Project, Fair Elections Legal Network, American Civil Liberties Union of Eastern Missouri, and the American Civil Liberties…
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office arrested Lisa D. Cornett, 45, of Ava on March 27, and charged her with one count of felony stealing over $500. The arrest came after the owners of Double Eagle Aggregates became suspicious money was missing from their business and contacted Sgt. Vernon Johnson of the…
Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase said Wednesday that a reward has now been offered for information into the stealing of a pickup and damage done at Crystal Lake Fisheries on March 28. Degase said the reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of persons responsible for the theft of…
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) invited a select group of approximately 2,250 young men and women from around the nation and abroad to attend the Naval Academy Summer Seminar program this year. Summer Seminar is a fast-paced leadership experience for rising seniors in high school. This program…
The Church of the Transfiguration in Mountain Grove recently gave a generous $500 gift to help further the work being done at the Wright County Children’s Home. The pastor and a group of church members visited the home and delivered the check in person last Friday afternoon. Pictured from left to…
Highway 14 in Douglas County will be reduced to one lane as the Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform routine bridge maintenance. The bridge over Brush Creek is located between Route AC and Route 95. MoDOT planned to begin the work Monday, April 2, with the work to continue through April 19.…
By Bob Stickles-Big Bob’s Bait & Tackle Bass fishing is in the pre-spawn mode and these fish can be caught on a variety of baits. Carolina rigged lizards, spinnerbaits, Flukes, soft plastics and just about anything in your tackle box will work. When using a Fluke try combining it with…
The Ava High School Baseball Bears have won four games in a row after dropping the first two outings of the season. The Bears will go to Cabool this afternoon (Thursday) for a big conference game with the Bulldogs. On Monday, the Bears will be back home against Mtn. View-Liberty…
The Lions board of directors met Monday to hear an update report on the club activities and put the final plans on upcoming activities. This week the Lions went to Ava Elementary and Ava Middle School to test the hearing on all those school children. They then went to Skyline School…
What beautiful weather we’ve been having the last couple of weeks! Hopefully, you’ve been able to get out and enjoy it. At last week’s meeting, we were finalizing plans for our part in the city Easter Event which was held on Saturday at 4 p.m. in the city park. Thanks to members who came out to help! …
Route 14 in Douglas and Howell County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews continue to partially overlay the roadway. The section of roadway is located from Route AP in Howell County to Route 95 in Douglas County. Weather permitting, work will be performed Monday,…
The Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated a wreck Monday morning on Highway 181 in eastern Douglas County. Tpr. Rob Crewse, who investigated the wreck, said Gerald W. Kyle, 65, of Ava, ran his 2000 Chevrolet off the road and struck a ditch. Kyle was airlifted to Cox South Hospital in…
Have you ever wanted to learn Ham Radio and talk locally or all over the world? Well, here is your opportunity! There are three licenses of Ham Radio: Technician, General and Extra; and you no longer have to qualify in Morse Code. Each 3-day class will now be taught in…
The Ava High School class of 1941 will meet April 14 for the 71st class reunion. The reunion will be held at the Sonshine Café, 207 NW 12th Ave., next door to the Pizza Hut in Ava. The meeting room is located in the rear of the building. Parking space…
Archie Daily, of the Vanzant area in eastern Douglas County, formally announces this week that he is a candidate for District 2 County Commissioner. Daily, 64, has lived in Douglas County 22 years. He retired in 2011 after working 17 years for MoDOT and is currently working part time at…
The Ava Middle School track teams participated in the Liberty Middle School Invitational Meet on March 27 to open the 2012 track season. Nine area schools participated in the meet. Ava’s 7th grade boys finished second in their division and the 8th grade boys finished fifth in their division. Results…
The Ava High School golf team played in the Reeds Spring Tournament and placed 9th among 20 teams. Individual scores for Ava were: Trey Everett 82, Tristan Haltom 84, Seth Maples 91, Dexter Fish 99, and Jesse Dean 106. Mt. Vernon took first place with a team score of 327.…
“And he saith unto them, be not affrighted, ye seek Jesus of Nazareth which was crucified, He is risen, He is not here, behold the place where they laid him,” Mark 16:6. This year was the first time I mowed grass in February and March. Thursday evening my niece, Lisa…
Dear readers, as we approach this high holy time for all of Christendom, the day in history of Jesus going to the cross for the sins of the entire world, and his breaking the bondage of sin and death for those who will come to him, I am reminded of…
How the grass is growing these days! We may expect a few cooler days in April and even in May as has happended in years past. Lilly Ridge Church had its April business meeting Sunday evening after services. There are some new projects underway for improvement. Also Lilly Ridge had…
This week we had fourteen people weigh in, with a total weight-loss of thirteen and 3/4 lbs. One person stayed the same weight. Billy, Rachel and Sharon were high-losers. Rosie’s name was drawn to receive free dues for the month of April. Audrey, Delores, Linda and Rachel received charms for…
Easter is this Sunday, April 8th. Sweden Church has a sunrise service at 7 a.m. and breakfast at 8 a.m. After breakfast, some stay for Sunday school and church and others must leave. In any event, everyone is welcome to come and thank the good Lord that He has seen…
Sunday, April 1 was the Sunday next before Easter, known as Palm Sunday. In one of the most beautiful services in the Anglican tradition we began the service with the blessing of the palms in which members kneel at the altar to receive palms blessed by the priest then process…
Sunday morning was opened with hymns, prayer requests and prayer. Sister Tillie Fowler sang the beautiful special. I truly enjoy her specials. Brother Cody Prock brought the message from Matthew 25: 14-30, “Don’t waste your talents.” Brother Cody Prock brought the evening message from Matthew 24: 12-14 and Song of…
We read our devotional from St. John 8 and prayer requests were given for Eugene Eubanks, Jim Haden, John Watson, John Haskins, Fay Humbyrd, Cathy Cornett and Paula Calmer. Happy anniversary was sung to Rick and Elane Crum. I believe they will celebrate April 4th. Kevin Hodges prayed the offertory…
March 24, Sue Brown surprised her husband, Tom with a birthday party for his 70th birthday at their home in Goodhope. Meat and cheese tray, veggie dish, chips and dip, cake and ice cream were served to Ervin and Lodean Schultz, Rodney, Lisa and Kayli Brown of Seymour, Terry, Mel,…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and good weekend. The weather was just great for a picnic or cookout. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and nursing homes. ‘Our sympathy to all who have lost loved…
3-28-12 Well, here I am trying to think of something good to write about again and as usual, I can’t think of much. We’re still having good weather, but there’s only so much you can write about that. It’s been really windy a lot of the time, but that’s supposed…
This past weekend was a great time to get out and look over the countryside. I really enjoyed riding around with oldest grandson, Nicholas and great granddaughter Reagan Inman. We began with a visit to Kindall Store where we enjoyed seeing Charley Brindley and Elaine Parny. A group of neighbors…
I trust your Palm Sunday service was just as glorious as ours, hopefully you were involved in worship service at another church if you couldn’t come and be with us. We did miss you, and your seat wasn’t taken by someone else. Our morning worship service began with specials from…
I was so sorry to hear about the death of Eugene Bennett, a very good friend. He was such a nice man. Please remember his family in your prayers. Vera (Hill) Burkholtz had an accident recently while riding her horse. She was hurt quite a bit and is still recovering…
Wednesday evening we continued our study in the book of Exodus, chapter 18. Brother Ludwig led our study for the evening. During Sunday morning services we gathered and went before the Lord in prayer with many prayer requests for the sick, those lost, our military and our churches to name…
Another beautiful day to worship began with singing and prayer requests, our list seems to grow each week. We have so many with health problems, both in our community and others, continue to pray for the lost and also our search for a pastor. We appreciate those God has sent…
The grass is growing faster than the mushrooms are popping up. Several are fishing a lot pretty slow here. Hope it gets better. The lakes are a mess due to high water. James retired and we have done less fishing. They say you retire to work, I believe it. Gracie…
Hello from our home to your home, we are saddened by the passing our good friends Billie Leonard and Mrs. Lillian Haskins–two lovely ladies who went home to be with the Lord in a sweet and gentle way. Bro. Haskins testimony to their years together in faith and service was…
Brother Marshall, opened the morning service with a good morning to all. We sang for the Lord and had many prayer requests. Sister Mary, led in prayer and Brother Marshall, read scripture from Jeremiah 5:26-31. Our Sunday school, was led by Sister Naomi, began with Romans 16:1-27. We had lots…
Well after a couple weeks off, I’ll try and write some news this week. We are still being blessed with beautiful weather. I spent from Friday night, March 23rd to Saturday, March 31st in Moberly visiting Debbie and Shelby Hutchison, Jamie, Devin, Bailee, Lauryn and Hayden Snodgrass; needless to say…
Opening our morning service with prayer, was Doug Miller. Our Sunday school lesson, was on the truth and we learned that Jesus is the one truth we need in our lives. Gentry will be having a Sunrise Service at 7:00 a.m., April 8th, with breakfast to follow. At 9 a.m.,…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Bro. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendant and prayer was given by Sister Diane Strunks. Sunday school lesson was The Death of Jesus Christ, I Timothy 2:3-6. Romans 3:23-26 and Romans 5:6-11 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang…
My goodness what an awesome weekend we had here at Grandma’s house. This weather is something to be thinking about, and I think it’s got everybody saying “What is July and August going to be.” The old meter poles will be turning with all the air conditioners turned on high.…
The month of March went fast and now April is here with Easter next Sunday. I don’t know about weather for April but it has been very warm for March. The weatherman today said a chance for storms this week. We had a nice dinner at Church the last Sunday…
It is truly unbelievable the wonderful weather we have been having. The sunshine is warm and it feels like summer. I know several have gotten bitten by garden fever. I have put out a couple of tomatoes. I hope it doesn’t come a cold spell. Imagine I could have tomatoes…
Fathom hypocrisy of a government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured…but not everyone must prove they are a citizen, this was supposedly said by Ben Stein. Let us hope and pray that the Supreme Court sees deep into the Obama Care fiasco and has the good sense…
Danny Bushong of Hollister and his dog, Tip, came here Sunday and stayed till Tuesday evening. He did a lot of yard work for me. Donna Dodson, Macee Breeding, Butch and Diana Davis, Jolisa Iott and Danny were all here for breakfast Monday morning. Debra Reed of Kansas called on…
Sunday, April 1st – the Lord has blessed us with a wonderful day. There were many requests for people – Burtons, John and Richard, unspoken, heart surgery patient and many more. God knows all that were mentioned. We had a very good Sunday school lesson. Linda is blessed of God…
The flush of spring’s arrival has eyes open in Champion. The slow arrival of spring in the past seemed to have made it last longer. No amount of pontificating on the subject can slow it down, so Champions just stay alert to the current beauty. During the big rains recently…
March 28 – Wednesday evening service began with singing. Bro. Jeff had the adult Bible study. Sis. Janice had the youth for class. A good discussion was had by all. April 1 – It’s no joke we came together at Caney to praise and worship the Lord. We began singing.…
Roy Hampton opened Sunday School with the reading of, Revelations 22: 6-13 and prayer. Lee Hampton taught the 6th chapter of Acts, about the first Deacon and instructions for the calling of deacon service. Angel Haden, prepared one dozen eggs, with each containing one of the following: a donkey, money,…
“If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you,” John 13:14-15. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read John…
Gene and Ethel VanDeman were guests at Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday. Gene makes pulpits and communion tables that he than gives to small churches with no charge to them. He does not ask for the cost of materials or labor, but some pastors and churches are giving some support to…
I went with Bob and Linda to Bakers Creek Seed Co. on Sunday then Bob and Linda went to church on Sunday night. Susie and Bob were down last Tuesday. I went home with them and stayed until Friday. Linda and Bob brought me home. On Saturday, we visited in…
Our menu for this week is—Monday, April 9—Cheeseburger, savory potatoes, pork ‘n beans, cake. Tuesday, April 10—Open face turkey, corn, chocolate pudding. Wednesday, April 11—Ham and beans, O’Brian potatoes, spinach, cornbread, fruit. Thursday, April 12—Meatballs, rice and gravy, vegetables, roll, cookie. Friday, April 13—Catfish nuggets, hush puppies, breaded tomatoes, cucumber…
We were blessed with another beautiful Sunday to go to the house of God today. The band this morning sang a hymn. Sister Charlotte Koop sang a special song for us this morning that we truly enjoyed. Don’t forget that the COLLIDE service is at the performing arts center this…
Talking with Bonnie Phipps and she said all her flower beds are cleaned out and the weeds in the pots are too. Cecilia Edwards is well enough to be under the wheel again and I know she likes that. Last Saturday I went by Clinkingbeard’s and saw Toni and got…
The weather is so beautiful, I can hardly believe it is just barely April and not June. The trees have leaves already, the Dogwood has bloomed, but no, I still don’t have my garden plowed. I did notice our neighbor, Delbert Johnson has his plowed and probably planted by now.…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE FOR DEFAULT in the payment of debt secured by Deed of Trust executed by Warren Merrifield, a single person, dated September 5, 1997, recorded on September 16, 1997 in Book 310 at Page 66, Office of Recorder of Deeds, Douglas County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee…
TRUSTEE’S SALE In Re: Robin Lin Bumpass and Steven C. Bumpass, wife and husband as joint tenants TRUSTEE`S SALE – Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Robin Lin Bumpass and Steven C. Bumpass, wife and husband as joint tenants dated 06/25/2007, and recorded on 06/28/2007 Book…
ROAD WORK NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Paper bids not exceeding a monetary value of $250,000 and electronic bids submitted through the BidExpress website for constructing or improving Route Various, Job J9M0264, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Douglas, Iron, & New Madrid Counties, will be received by the Commission until 11:00 o’clock a.m. (prevailing…
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF A CONSERVATOR STATE OF MISSOURI COUNTY OF DOUGLAS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of ) LENA LEONIA CARLINE, ) Disabled. ) Estate No. 12DG-PR00003 ) TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LENA LEONIA CARLINE, a Disable…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION II – PROBATE In the Estate of ) EDWIN LEE MORPETH, ) Deceased. ) Case No. 11DG-PR00048 ) NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EDWIN LEE MORPETH, Deceased. You…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF ) BETTY LOU ROSS, ) BETTY LOU ROSS, ) Petitioner, ) NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME On the 2nd day of April 2012, the Circuit Court of Douglas County, Missouri entered judgment in Cause Number 12DG-CC000093,…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Aaron Williams and Kelli Williams, dated January 26, 2009, and recorded on February 3, 2009, Document No. 090167 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Douglas County, Missouri, the undersigned…
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 9: No School Tuesday, April…
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. * * * Mt. Olive Church at Highlonesome will have Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, April 8. Breakfast…
Week 4- April 7, 2012. 5th-8th 9:00 am – Pro-Design vs. Douglas County Herald 10:30 am- Georgia’s Place vs. Ava Parks and Recreation 2nd-4th 10:00 am - Red Bank Grocery vs. Sonic 11:00 am – Curtis Dept. Store vs. Copeland Corporation K-1st 8:30 am – Taco…
Side Note: Last weeks paper had a misprint on game scores for K-1st - Week 2 – March 24, 2012 New Scores are 8:30 am – Taco Bell (1) vs. Casey’s General Store (3) 9:15 am - Payroll Advance (4) vs. Proverbs 15 Photography (0) Week 3- March 31,…
Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him, if he thirst, give him drink for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head, Romans 12:20 Gary and I went to Ava Wednesday and visited his mother, Maxine Turner in the nursing home. Thursday, Gary and I went…
All the rain we received was welcome around here. Our branches were full, but didn’t stay up very long. Julian Cavalier helped their neighbor get across their road, there wasn’t any problem with four wheel drive autos. Seth Hunt spent last week with his grandma, Norma Cross, and his dad…
We had a glorious Sunday morning service. After Sunday school we were treated to special music by Ella Faye Mitchell and then by Branetta and Beverly McNese. Then came our morning message from Psalm 90:9 entitled, “As A Tale That Is Told.” Relating the tie between our lives and scripture.…
New Hope wants to extend extra praise to God for the appointment of His servant Bro. Norman Talbert as our new Pastor. We are truly blessed to have Pastor Talbert as our spiritual leader and look forward to serving God with him. Our New Hope family was overjoyed at the…
Hello from our home to your home, We welcome Bertha Mattijetiz back with us,we hope she enjoys her stay with us. Tom and I had a weeping good time today while dicing up onions for the corn salad, but the salad was good anyway. Ray and Bill were dicing up…
Church started Sunday morning with singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent and prayer by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was Integrity For Life, Proverbs 6:6-23 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Prayer was given by Sis. Diane Strunks.. Specials were…
March 25 – Sunday school opened singing a song. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone to service. He began by taking prayer requests praise reports. Sis. Lorrinda Coulter led in prayer. Bro. Jack read Matthew 5:13-16 for our devotion. Our little ones sang while offering was received. Testimonies were given by…
3-25-12. Brother Cub Lafferty opened Sunday school with reading the 13th chapter of Psalms. Danny Lee gave the opening prayer for the Sunday school lesson. We studied Acts, chapter 5 and what a great discussion on Ananias and Sapphira on what intent did they have in holding back part of…
Bob, Linda and I were in Mountain Grove on Saturday morning visiting with Bob and Susie. Their church had their monthly fellowship breakfast. We enjoyed visiting with everyone. Sunday I went to church with Bob and Linda and on to Mansfield with them to a fish fry, cake and ice…
We have the greatest cheering section in the entire universe, dear readers. God himself is rooting for you and, he wants you to be blessed in life and be a blessing to others because he loves you. God wants everyone who will, to come and enter into that everlasting love…
Missouri was made a state a hundred years ago and our ancestors came from Tennessee and Kentucky and from the Eastern states, including Pennsylvania, Indiana and Illinois and one important asset Missouri had was the hills and rocks, with clear water as my grandfathers’ letters stated, with no malaria, as…
Tuesday, March 13th, we had thirteen people weigh in, with a total weight-loss of eleven and 1/2 lbs. Two people stayed the same weight. Laurena was high-loser. Judy, Margaret, and Sharon received charms for walking 100 miles each. Congratulations! Any steady aerobic exercise of fifteen minutes duration counts as one…
Easter is April 8th. Sweden Church has a sunrise service at 7 a.m. and breakfast at 8 a.m. After breakfast, some stay for Sunday school and church and others must leave. In any event, everyone is welcome to come and thank the good Lord that He has seen fit to…
Sunday, March 25 was the fifth Sunday in Lent, being the second before Easter, commonly called Passion Sunday, and in stark contrast to the joy of Rose Sunday the altar and vestment colors return to violet and the altar cross as well as the crosses in the sanctuary, nave and…
Sunday morning service was opened with the Primary class singing two songs and doing the motions with them. They did a really good job. The Praise Team then led us in songs and they had a very good harmony. I truly enjoyed hearing them sing. Brother Roberts brought the message…
Prayer requests were given for Jim Haden, John Watson, Coleen and family, revival, Randy Dalton in revival in Texas and lost loved ones. Sonya Hodges prayed this prayer. We sang with testimonies shared in between songs. A great spirit was present. Let us listen to the Spirit. Happy birthday was…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and good 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…
Its spring and time for spring cleaning. That’s what I’ve been doing for the past two days. I didn’t get to do much of the needed cleaning last year so I have to overcome two years of dirt and grime that stuck to all our windows and inside window coverings. …
Norma Stillings had a busy week. She attended the Douglas County Homemakers meeting where representatives of the Nubbin Ridge and Star Workers Clubs met to make plans for the DOW Spring Fling that will held April 17. Then she had lunch with the Retired Teachers at Pizza Hut. That evening…
I appreciate all our friends for visiting Leo and I at our stay in the hospital. It spent 30 days and he spent five after I came home. He had water on his lungs, which they removed and made it possible for him to breathe better. I was in there…
Dan opened up in prayer then he led the congregation in some songs. The children took up the penny march. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson from Luke 12. He sure does a good job. We sure was glad to see Sis. Marie and grandson back in church. Rayonna…
Everyone was enjoying the beautiful weather as we gathered in God’s house this morning. We had many prayer requests to honor, some continue with health issues, our military, the bereaved, our search for a pastor and always, the unsaved and unchurched. Brother Scottie Eaves was our speaker again this week,…
I’ve had a good weekend because my daughter, Kim, came Sunday morning to spend a few days. My grandson, Jody Weyrauch, has been with Burr and Ruth during the past week and with me also. He and Burr went fishing one evening and he caught me a mess of fish…
God gave us a wonderful beautiful day to enjoy. We should be so thankful. Bro. Marshall greeted us with a good morning to all. After some comments we sang for Jesus. We had prayer requests and there were many. Prayer was led by Sister Mary. Bro. Marshall read scripture from…
FOUND Another dog! This time it is a black and white male bulldog looking, terrier built type, no collar, first seen at Paul and Wanda Dugans place on their porch and then later as it was running up and down Hwy 14 it headed for my kennel building. I…
Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding spent Monday with me. My grandson, Tim Anderson of Springfield visited me on Tuesday evening. Junior Berry came home from the hospital on Wednesday. He is not feeling very good. Donna and Macee were here on Thursday. Michael Dodson visited me on Friday. Megan Goforth…
Spring fits Champion like a glove. There is nothing about it ‘not to love.’ Dogwoods and lilacs are opening even in the low spots and busy gardeners are planting with the hope that there will not be a nineteen degree night sometime in April. Find Linda’s Almanac to find out…
“Judge not, that ye be not judged,” Matthew 7:1. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday School after we all sang. He read Matthew 5:13-16 for the devotion then dismissed us to class. Pastor David prayed for the prayer request. Please pray for them all with us. Jr. Berry, Dana and family,…
The Ladies Bible Study group met Thursday morning as they continued the lessons on “The Power of a Praying Life.” Norma Stillings sang a special song, Sunday morning, before Pastor Bob Sorensen brought another message in the series on Bible marriages, “Nabal and Abigail.” The marriage between Nabal and Abigail…
Our menu for the week includes: Monday April 2—Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, fruit. Tuesday, April 3—Spaghetti, green beans, salad bar, cobbler. Wednesday, April 4—Bone-in chicken, scalloped potatoes, carrots, cake. Thursday, April 5—Taco salad, Mexican corn, refried beans, cookie. Friday, April 6—Ham, sweet potatoes, beets, roll,…
Ava Place had a flawless transition to our new owners. We are now affiliated with Heart of The Ozarks, Debra Dade, RN, our new administrator is a breath of fresh air and a ray of sunshine to the Ava Place Family. Debra worked for Heart of the Ozarks as the…
What a beautiful day we had to go worship the Lord today. God has blessed us so much with great weather for the month of March, but then He has blessed us with good weather all winter. Our band this morning sang a hymn, and truly today Jesus had our…
Bonnie Phipps went over and picked Cecilia Edwards up and took her to church Sunday. Last Monday I had two-tenths in my rain gage, last Tuesday I had three-tenths that morning and then from then until Wednesday morning I had three and seven-tenths more, then Friday morning I had five-tenths…
Week 3- March 31, 2012. 5th-8th 9:00 am – Douglas County Herald vs. Ava Parks and Recreation 10:30 am-. Pro-Design vs. Georgia’s Place 2nd-4th 10:00 am - Curtis Dept. Store vs. Red Bank Grocery 11:00 am - Copeland Corporation vs. Sonic K-1st 8:30 am – Proverbs…
Week 2- March 24, 2012. 5th-8th 9:00 am – Georgia’s Place (0) vs. Douglas County Herald (5) 10:30 am- Ava Parks and Recreation (5) vs. Pro-Design (3) 2nd-4th 10:00 am - Red Bank Grocery (1) vs. Copeland Corp. (2) 11:00 am - Sonic (1) vs. Curtis Dept.…
Marie Bristol, RTA president, welcomed members and guests of the Douglas and Ozark Counties Retired Teachers and Other School Personnel to the first meeting of the year. Sybil Gheer asked a blessing on the food and the meeting. The guest speaker was MRTA Region 10 Vice President, Barbara Self. Barbara…
National Public Health week is April 2-8, 2012. In conjunction with National Public Health Week, the Douglas County Health Department will hold free blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), carbon monoxide and estimated lung age screenings. These screenings will be held at the Douglas County Health Department on Thursday, April…
The Southwest Missouri Office on Aging is presenting a Health Wellness and Safety Expo in the E-plex at the Springfield Fairgrounds on April 14, 2012 from 9:00 to 4:00. Admission is free and the OATS bus will give free rides (only 6 spots left) from Ava. Over 100 vendor booths,…
The regular 4th Sunday Singing was at Breedon, March 25. The welcome was given by Emcee, Sybil Gheer; Bro. Joe Lafferty opened with prayer; song books were distributed/collected by Freeman Porter. There were 34 present and 36 songs shared. The Singing will be at Gentry Church, April 22. Participating instrumentalists:…
The Ava Area Animal Welfare League Junior met in monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 20th. Members in attendance were Karen Davis, Mary Chipps, Pat Patton, Marilyn Alms, and Betty Stout. (Attendance was down in part due to the rainy weather and flooding.) Members discussed the upcoming fund raising events and…
NOTICE OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of principal and interest now past due on a certain promissory note dated April 12, 2011 and secured by a deed of trust dated April 12, 2011 signed by James A. Seale and Ann M. Seale, husband and wife, and…
NOTICE REZONINGPUBLIC HEARING Date: April 17, 2012 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: Agriculture Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: 108 E. Hwy. 14 Property Owners: Harold and Carol Lakey Legal description: Lot 8, Block 1, Cooper Lumber Company Sub-division,…
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID The Ava Housing Authority will be accepting bids for installing tile floor covering in apartments. Interested contractors may pick up specifications at the Ava Housing Authority office located at 802 NE 11th Ave., Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. until noon CST. Bids will be accepted until 12:00…
Plainview School Breakfast Menu Monday, April 2: Eggs, Toast, Bacon, Fruit or Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, April 3: Pigs-n-Blanket, Syrup, Cheese, Fruit or Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, April 4: Bagel, Cream Cheese, Fruit or Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Thursday, April…
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Calendar Of Events This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Communion and Foot Washing at Happy Home will be Sunday, April 1 at…
Todd Allan Brown, 37 years, passed away on March 25, 2012 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Todd was born Aug. 29, 1974 in Springfield, Mo., to Ralph and Carryl (Bradley) Brown. Todd was a lifelong resident of the Gainesville community. He worked alongside his family as a computer…
Lillian Naomi Haskins, 90 years, passed to heaven on March 26, 2012 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo., with her loving husband, John, by her side. Naomi was born Dec. 17, 1921 in Nottinghill, Mo., to Jesse Herbert and Hattie Jane (Trent) Gaulding. On Nov. 16, 1940, Naomi…
Hugh Stanton Kail, 58 years, passed away on March 27, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. Hugh was born Aug. 27, 1953 in Coshocton, Ohio to Arden Arlandis and Lena Louise (Swindell) Kail. Hugh is survived by his wife, Patricia “Pat” Kail, Thornfield, Mo.; two children,…
David Cary Lawrence, 54, passed away March 20, 2012 in his home in Springfield, Mo. He was born Jan. 24, 1958 in Kansas City, Kan. David was a 1976 graduate of J.C. Harmon High School. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1983 serving in the aircraft maintenance field. After…
Mary “Kathryn” Nichols, 92 of Mansfield, Mo., passed from this world Wednesday, March 14, 2012. She was born July 6, 1919 in Wright County to Tonie H. Thomas and Winnie C. Odell Thomas. At the age of 13 she became a Christian at Little Creek Baptist Church and belongs to…
Garrett Van Alstyne Jr., age 70, of Oak Ridge, N.J., went to be at rest in Livingston, N.J., on March 21, 2012. He was the beloved husband of the former Yolanda (Lonnie) (Piatti) of Oak Ridge; loving father of Nicole Hammett and her husband, Chris, of Drury, Mo., and Garrett…
The Wright County Retired Teachers Association has set the following slate of meetings for 2012. March 20, 2012-Wendell Bailey- Retired State Representative- topic Poverty in 10 counties in Mo. April 17, 2012-Program by Cindy Ortega- Sweet Temptations by Cindi (how to make and decorate cake pops). Her phone number is…
Expanding Protections For the Elderly This week in the Missouri Senate, we passed Senate Bill 689, legislation that would go far in increasing protections for the elderly and disabled. I have always believed we have a duty to protect the most vulnerable members of our society, and this bill would…
The 130th session of the White River Association of General Baptists will be called to order on Friday, April 13 and end on Saturday night, April 14. The Association campgrounds are located one and a half miles south of Taneyville on Highway 76. Communion will be held on Thursday night,…
Not everyone will agree – and certainly not Tony Jenkins – but for me it was rather refreshing to see Tiger Woods’ big toothy grin as he walked up to the 18th green Sunday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Despite all the feelings one may have about his personal life…
The Skyline R-2 School Board met in regular session on Thursday, March 22, with six members present. The consent agenda items were discussed and approved. There was no old business on the agenda to be discussed by the board. In new business, the board discussed the insurance rates that were…
Greetings from your State Capitol. Work began in full swing upon returning from last weeks’ spring break. Budget bills were introduced, discussed and then finally passed out of the House on Thursday. Here is the list of bills approved this week: HB 1466 creates the Math & Science Tutoring Act…
Ceremony Planned for Memorial Bridge Sign Dedication SIKESTON – A dedication ceremony honoring Pvt. Ova A. Kelley is scheduled for Friday, April 13, at 10 a.m. at the Norwood High School gymnasium located at 375 N. Hawk Ave. in Norwood. Private Ova A. Kelley was a United States Army soldier…
An Ava man was taken to the hospital last Wednesday morning following a crash at the intersection of Highways 5 and Y in Ava. Ava Police said Herman B. Prock, 76, of Ava, was southbound on Highway 5 in a 1996 Chevrolet Lumina and was hit in the side by…
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Department reported Wednesday morning that a pickup belonging to Kirk Clinkingbeard, of Ava, was stolen and burned during the night. Deputy Vernon Johnson said authorities were advised of the incident around 2 a.m. Wednesday. The pickup was stolen from the Clinkingbeard residence east of Ava and…
Next Tuesday, April 3, is municipal and school election day across the state. But in Douglas County, there are few ballot issues to be decided. In the City of Ava, voters will elect two members to the City Council. In the East Ward of the city incumbent Ric Engelhardt is…
In the fourth century a solemn observance of the Lord’s Supper, known as “Tenebrae”, was celebrated. The service involved the lighting and extinguishing of candles as a reminder of the darkness that covered the earth after the passion and crucifixion of our Savior. A service to be held at Trinity…
Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center held their sixth annual Buddy Bass Tournament on March 17 at Theodosia Marina. The tournament started at 7 a.m. a.m. with a total of 23 boats, and ended at 4 p.m. with the big weigh-in. A total of 12 teams weighed in with a…
Home production of vegetables is a rewarding activity in many ways. Fresh, flavorful produce, healthful outdoor exercise, and the satisfaction of growing your own are several of the reasons why home gardening is a popular activity. But as most gardeners know, it is also a way to reap significant financial…
Douglas County Homemakers Council met March 20, from 9 to 11 a.m., in the Bethany Baptist fellowship hall. President Norma Stillings began the meeting with the reading of the Club Collect. Seven members answered roll by describing their oldest antiques. Some had family items 100+ years old. Norma read, “Lessons…
Americans feel the absence of a national energy policy right in our pocketbooks. High and climbing prices for gas affect families every day. Not only do energy costs force us to make tough budget choices in the present, they also dampen our hope for the future. And as I have…
Next Tuesday, April 3, is municipal and school election day across the state. But in Douglas County, there are few ballot issues to be decided. In the City of Ava, voters will elect two members to the City Council. In the East Ward of the city incumbent Ric Engelhardt is…
When the Missouri Legislature reconvened this January, we knew one of the biggest obstacles facing the state in the upcoming year would be balancing the budget with increasingly limited funds. Unfortunately, federal stimulus dollars, which in years past had been used to balance the budget, were no longer available, and…
Bud Daugherty, a highly successful professional pointing bird dog trainer, was born in Dewey, Okla., on Aug. 18, 1932. He retired in 1982 after recording an amazing 23 open all-age field trial championships! That record includes the National Field Trial Championship on hallowed grounds at the Ames Plantation (Tennessee) in…
The annual Membership and Awards Banquet of the Ava Area Chamber of Commerce was held last Saturday night at Ava Victory Academy. In addition to the meal and presentation of special awards, the evening included judging of the best dessert, casserole and vegetable; and the selection of the best costume…
Buddy Irby has announced that he is a Republican candidate for Douglas County Assessor. Buddy and his wife, Beth, have owned and operated the Hiland Dairy distributorship for the past 18 years. Before Hiland, Buddy worked for Missouri Farm Bureau where he was district manager over eight counties. There he…
World renowned author Dennis Meadows will be our guest, presenting a talk at the One Garden Botanical Library in Brixey on Friday, March 30 at 7 p.m. Dennis led the group of 16 researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology who created the book Limits to Growth in 1972. This…
Ashton Crum, Bradleyville senior, is once again among the winners in the Missouri Beta Club Art Contest. This is the second year in a row that Ashton has landed a spot among the top artists in Missouri Beta Clubs. This year, Ashton captured third place in the pencil drawings. Ashton…
By Bob Stickles-Big Bob’s Bait & Tackle Heavy rains resulting in muddy conditions on parts of both lakes will have both a positive and negative effect. On Norfork the high water will get the stripers and hybrids moving north and make them catchable in the Tecumseh area. Bubblegum flukes, large…
The Ava High School Baseball Bears are scheduled to be in action Friday and Saturday in the West Plains Wooden Bat Tournament. This tournament gives the Bears an opportunity to see teams they don’t normally see in the regular schedule, said Coach Rex Sawyer. The Bears will open with Neelyville…
Ava Place enjoyed a visit this week from Larry Eugene Stevens of Nursing Home Ministries. Larry travels all over the country ministering full time, sharing gospel in song. We get to see him once a year and feel very blessed to be one of his stops. Also this week volunteers…
At last week’s meeting, we were happy to see David Williams and one of this month’s “citizens.” I understand one was sick and will be attending with next month’s citizens. Connie also made a chocolate cake to celebrate Glenda’s birthday this week. Donna, Connie and Glenda attended the Chamber Awards Dinner…
A former associate pastor at Life Church, in Ava, was arraigned last Friday for stealing from the church. Christopher M. Gasek, 34, formerly of Ava, now living in the Waynesville area, is charged with forgery, a Class C felony; and Class C felony stealing. According to the complaint filed with…
JEFFERSON CITY – State Budget Director Linda Luebbering today filed three Governor’s Amendments to Gov. Jay Nixon’s recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2013. These amendments are as follows: • The first amendment adds $18 million, $17.75 million of which would be available to assist the Senate with fully restoring vital…
JEFFERSON CITY –– The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) received final test results today from 656 tissue samples taken from free-ranging deer harvested earlier this year. Results included three CWD-positives with two from adult does and one from an adult buck. The testing was conducted by MDC staff and area…
JEFFERSON CITY –– State Auditor Tom Schweich today announced that his office has been planning to look at test integrity when auditing school districts. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution released a report in July 2011 which alleged rampant standardized test cheating in the Atlanta public schools, and it recently released a report…
JEFFERSON CITY –– Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan today announced that 576 candidates have filed for state and federal offices for the 2012 election as the filing period ended yesterday, March 27, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. Candidates running for the five statewide offices of governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state,…
Riders from all over the country will be descending on the Flying-R-Ranch near Twin Bridges for the filming of their television show “Best of America By Horseback” on April 20–22 and October 18-20. Terry and Pam Carroll owners of the Flying – R-Ranch were approached in early 2012 to allow…
25 Years Ago March 26, 1987 The New Ava High School Library is now officially “Decker Library,” named in recognition of Dr. H. Max Decker, Ava High School principal and longtime educator in the Ava Public Schools. The fifth grade classes of Mrs. Darlene Davis and Mrs. Velma…
A few more candidates filed for county offices during the past week, beating the filing deadline on Tuesday. The latest to file included Craig Cunningham, candidate for county commissioner in District 1 to oppose incumbent Richard Mitchell. Filing this week for District 2 county commissioner is Archie D. Daily. He…
By Sue Curry Jones Concluding ten years of service as representative for the west ward, councilwoman Judy Lovan fulfilled her last duty as an elected official Tuesday evening. During the meeting, Lovan was recognized by City Clerk Marilyn Alms who presented the outgoing councilwoman with a plaque noting five terms…
FOR SALE C&S Woodcutting, $35/rick picked up, $40 delivered in Ava city limits. Call Cody 416-683-0888. 13-tf GOT BUGS? FOR termites, ants, spiders, roaches, fleas, etc. Call Tim Blackwell at Blackwell Pest Control, 860-7314. 23-15tp MAXIM OUTDOOR WOOD pellet and corn furnace by Central Boiler. Compatible with any existing heating…
Judith Kay Boyer passed from this life on March 25, 2012, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield at the age of 60. Judy was born March 25, 1952, to Catherine (Illig) and the late Clarence Samuel (Duke) Boyer, in St. Louis County, Mo. Judy adored her nieces and nephews along…
Jeanne B. Snow, 88 years, passed away on March 20, 2012 at Century Pines Assisted Living, Ozark, Mo. Jeanne was born June 15, 1923 in Plymouth, Calif., to John and Matilda (Helbing) Beaver. On Nov. 25, 1949, Jeanne and Chester M. Snow were united in marriage in Las Vegas, Nev.…
Arthur G. Smith, age 95, of Nixa, was born March 18, 1916 in Kansas City, Mo., and went to be with his Lord March 15, 2012. Arthur lived on his farm, east of Ava on Highway 76, from 1979 until 1996 when he and Ruth moved to Nixa. While living…
BARTONVILLE, Ill. – Noah “Old Blue” Collier, 85 of Bartonville, died at 12:43 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2012, at Farmington Country Manor in Farmington, Ill. Also surviving are his wife, Thelma (Horner) Collier, of Bartonville; two children, Larry (Trina) Collier of Pella, Iowa and Janice Collier of Bartonville; two grandchildren;…
I, Danny Givans, would like to take this opportunity to announce my candidacy for the position of District 2 Commissioner of Douglas County. I am a life long resident of Douglas County and know first hand what it takes to make things work. I have owned and operated Givans Garage…
Members and advisers of the Ava High School National Honor Society attended the Missouri Association of NHS Convention for the seventh consecutive year at Tan-Tar-A March 5-6. More than 300 NJHS and NHS members and NHS advisers representing 25 schools from across Missouri attend the conference. The state president school,…
On March 3, at 5:35 p.m., a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper and members of the South Central Drug Task Force initiated a traffic enforcement stop on U.S. Highway 60 west of Cabool. The vehicle, a 2004 Ford F-150, was occupied by two male subjects. The driver and passenger exhibited…
March 11, 12:14 a.m., NW 12th Ave., traffic stop. Warning issued for brake light. March 11, 3:39 p.m., W. Hwy. 14, traffic stop. Citation issued for C&I driving. March 12, 12:36 a.m., Highway 5, Traffic stop. Citation issued for stop light violation. March 12, 9:18 a.m., 400 block NE 5th…
The Ava R-l School District will be holding a Preschool Enrollment day on Thursday, April 12 in the Performing Arts Center. This enrollment is for children who will turn 3 or 4 before Aug. 1, 2012. Enrollment packets may be picked up at the elementary office prior to enrollment day.…
Although more than half of the voters in Douglas County said Rick Santorum is their candidate of choice for the Republican nomination for president back in February, Douglas County will likely go on record at the district and state conventions as being for Ron Paul. I should qualify that by…
Dan Wade has announced that he is a candidate for judge of the 44th Circuit over Ozark, Douglas, and Wright counties. The current judge, John Moody, is retiring. Wade is the son of the late Howard and Lou Anna Wade of Gainesville. He attended the University of Missouri and after…
WILLOW SPRINGS – The Missouri Department of Transportation has closed routes in Southern Missouri due to the recent flooding. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution and plan alternate routes. Routes closed on Wednesday, March 21, include: Douglas County Route 95 – from CRD 345 to CRD 346 Route EE –…
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will reintroduce the colorful American burying beetle to a natural area in southwest Missouri as part of a partnership with the St. Louis Zoo to recover this native endangered species. The reintroduction will occur at Wah’kon-tah Prairie, a 3,030-acre site in St. Clair and…
Believe It or Not the Ava High School graduating class of 1942 will celebrate their 70th reunion this year at the Alumni Banquet to be held on Saturday, May 5. Reunion organizer Edwin Hailey remembers how Dec. 7, 1941, changed the lives of the students, possibly more than any other…
By Sue Curry Jones The Ava R-1 School Board met on Thursday, March 15, with the main thrust of attention focused on the decision to desist from rehiring certain teachers and staff members due to budget constraints next year. During closed session, a motion to re-hire four teachers and one…
25 Years Ago March 19, 1987 Newly elected and appointed Extension Council members sworn in last Thursday night are Dale Uhlmann, Don Blackerby, Byron Cory, Wilfred Boeddeker, and Armon Stewart. The Ava Chamber of Commerce moved one step closer to opening a permanent office Tuesday evening when the board…
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NEW FRANKLIN – Peach trees in the MU research orchard are set to bloom next week (March 18), says Michele Warmund, University of Missouri horticulturist. That is at least three weeks early. There’s a problem with that beautiful scene of the fruit crop blooming. Killing freezes can occur from now…
A Health Care Bait-and-Switch Americans puzzling over what happened to “if you like your health insurance plan, you can keep it” are about to start wondering how a health care proposal promised to save us money ends up costing us so much. President Obama assured the public that the Affordable…
Scott Dinwiddie has announced his candidacy for Douglas County Sheriff and in doing so promises positive change for the county. Scott is a 2000 graduate of Drury University Law Enforcement Academy and has 12 years law enforcement experience. “My experience includes patrol, jail operations, investigations, civil process serving and administration,”…
The mass meeting of Douglas County Democrats will be held Thursday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the main courtroom at the Douglas County courthouse. Those attending will be electing two delegates and two alternates. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Your voter registration card and forms of identification will…
The sixth annual Ava High School Alumni Basketball Games will be played this Saturday night, March 24, at the Ava High School gym. The girls’ game will begin at 6 p.m., with the boys’ game to begin at approximately 7:30. All former players are being encouraged to come participate in…
Ava High School baseball coach Rex Sawyer will hold an informational meeting next Thursday, March 29, for those interested in playing on the 15 & under traveling baseball team this summer. This meeting is for parents and boys in grades 7 through 9 who wish to try out. The meeting…
If you are a believer in Jesus Christ and have put your faith in him, you can be encouraged despite any circumstances you may be facing. When you look into the word of God and see what the truth is in Christ, and who you are in Christ, you will be encouraged.…
Tuesday, March 6th we had fifteen people weigh in, with a total weight-loss of six and 3/4 lbs. Two people stayed the same weight. Sharon was high-loser. Ulla received a charm for walking 100 miles. Linda received two charms for walking 200 miles. Kathleen received ten dollars for being high-loser for the month of…
Everyone has a dream. The dream is usually about getting married, having kids, a nice house, two cars, a good job, and so on. Whatever the dream is, most people usually get some or most of what they dream about. This is usually true, too. No matter how much of…
Sunday, March 18th, was the fourth Sunday in Lent. In the Angelican tradition, this day is rich in symbolism and is known as Rose Sunday, as well as Laetare or Rejoicing Sunday. It is something of a pre-Easter Sunday, in that the emphasis is on a lessening of the somber…
Sunday morning service was opened with songs and prayer, Brother Roberts brought the message from John 19:30, “It Is Finished.” Sunday evening was Singing and testimonies. We are sorry to hear that Brother Roberts is under the weather, but, expect him to be better really soon. Visiting Nora Edwards, while…
Some of our schools were on Spring break. I guess I was too! We began with prayer requests and several were given. Among those were John Watson, David Wilson, Colene, Jim Haden, Jeff Dalton, our nation, troops and leaders, and Randy Dalton in revival in north Missouri. Connie Johnson prayed…
We got a little rain this morning (Monday.) Hopefully we will get some more. I talked to my sister, Georgia in Oklahoma. She said it had rained there since early morning and her yard looked like a river. Dick and I visited with Helen Dobbins Tuesday. She is doing pretty…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a good weekend and was safe and happy. We have had a busy week here at the village. To start with on Thursday was our monthly dinner with Heart of the Ozarks and Ava Place furnishing our meal. Our…
Last week we enjoyed a week of sunshine and now we begin our spring season with a week of rain and cloudy skies. I will be happy if a few rainy days are all we have to endure. There are tornado watches out for many of our surrounding counties. The…
3-19-12. Well, I hope everyone is getting ober their sinus infections. I think I am starting to finally, after starting the third antibiotics. The first one didn’t do it, the second one made me really, really sick and I had to quit it, but I think this third one is…
We enjoyed the beautiful sunny day the Lord blessed us with, this last Sunday and following Sunday School, we heard specials from Branetta and Beverly McNese and a quartette made up of Tom and Phyllis Bently, Lola Mayberry and myself. Our morning message was, “Self-Analysis,” from II Corinthians 13:5, where…
Wednesday evenings we have been studying the book of Exodus. We have about ten people showing up for our Wednesday night Bible study. Last Sunday the children learned about healing of the lame man in Acts 3:1-12, this Sunday they learned about Judas betraying Jesus from all four gospels. The…
Dan opened up in prayer and then lead the congregation in some songs. The girls took up the penny march. Bro. Darrel taught a very good message from Luke 12. Specials were sung by Rayonna and Racheal. Janice and Dan also did a special as well as Darrel and Helen.Sis.…
It was a good day to be in the house of the Lord and began with many prayer requests. We continue to have folks out with illnesses and other problems, pray for the bereaved, the military, our country and our church, as we search for the pastor God will send to…
This Monday morning the clouds show promise of plentiful rain. We should savor these warm days and spring showers for we seem to be rapidly moving directly into the many delights of summer. This fleeting season is just a prelude to many joyful happenings all around as the earth awakens.…
The lawn mowers are humming now. Beautiful weather here in the Ozarks. Saturday evening we enjoyed Junior and Betty Halcomb’s visiting us. I visited Sybil Harvill Friday. Brandon and Chris Morrison also visited Saturday morning. Friday evening Lacy Powell visited her grandpa, Jerry Nelson. Louella Rains found a lot of…
Brother Marshall opened with a good morning to all. We sang for Jesus and he asked for prayer requests. There were many and Sister Alice led in prayer. We read scripture from I Peter 5:1-4 and Sunday School class, began with our leader asking Naomi to lead in prayer. The…
To start, our opening prayer was by Doug Miller. In our Sunday School lesson, we learned when Jesus performed His first miracle, turning the water into wine, He won over His disciples and they believed. Always put your trust, belief and power, in the name of Jesus. Happy Birthday wishes…
Church started Sunday morning with singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent and prayer by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was Words For The Wise, Proverbs 1:7-23 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Prayer was given by Bro. Raymond Haden. Specials…
We have now begun Spring. It’s a beautiful first day of Spring, but look out for rain today. It rained Monday and supposed to rain almost every day this week. We need it. My neighbors have mowed twice already and we need to. Today we will be quilting at church…
What a gorgeous week this has been. The sun has been shining and the weather warm. Who could ask for better? I have a hero at church. Larry Hutchinson called this week and told us that he had managed to vacate our friendly neighborhood church skunk. Just in time too,…
FOUND- a very friendly Huskie female puppy, about three months of age with a colored collar, but no identification. She went first to Bob and Dana Wagner’s on Saturday the 17th and they brought her over to my kennel. Wonder of wonders, Sunday afternoon J.J. Roscoe from over on Rd.…
Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday. Jo Stephens and I went to Gene and Rheba Pool’s Monday afternoon to play cards. Debra Reed of Kansas called on Wednesday. Donna and Megan Goforth took me to town on Friday. Keith Breeding went fishing Saturday in Warsaw. Eric Stephens…
Sunday, March 18. Thanks be to God for a beautiful day. In the morning service we had a lot of prayer requests – Chris Stacy, a small baby with eye problems, but God knows all about it, Lena H., Don Graham, Harold D. and Jim Evans. We had a very…
The rapid arrival of Spring is a subject getting a lot of attention in Champion. Everything has seemed to bloom at once and lavishly. There are already reports of mushroom finds and big rains on the way give rise to hope that mushroom hunters who have had little luck in…
March 14 – Wednesday evening Caney Church came together singing. Bro. Hi Lambeth was our leader. Wednesday evening we had a good discussion on God’s word. Sis. Janice taught the youth on Joshua leading the Israelites into the land of Canaan. How no one should touch the ark of the…
Sunday, March 18th, with 16 people present, we studied the 4th chapter of Acts. We opened with singing and were blessed by the bass voice of Ronnie Thomas. I have heard a lot of bass singers, throughout my music ministry, but I firmly believe that he is the absolute best…
“And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment,” Mark 12:30. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read John 17:1-5 for the devotion…
Dr. Mickey and Kim Muse of “Strengthening Church Ministries” were guests at Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday. Dr. Muse gave an explanation of the purpose and plan for that ministry. Across America, thousands of church doors have closed because pastors are discouraged and resign or the church comes to an agreement…
I went to church with Bob and Linda on Sunday morning. Susie and Bob were here most of Saturday and cleaned up my yard and mowed it. They fixed me a little garden. I have some plants started from seed in the house. Bob and Linda were in Lebanon on…
Our menu for this week is: Monday, March 26–Cheeseburger, savory potatoes, lettuce, onion, tomato, sherbet. Tuesday, March 27—Manicotti, salad bar, green beans, garlic roll, pudding. Wednesday, March 28—Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, roll, fruit. Thursday, March 29—Chili dogs, tater tots, carrots, cobbler. Friday, March 30—Cook’s choice. Our…
Our services began with our bluegrass band singing hymns of worship. Brother Bill Coats sang a special song for us. He did a wonderful job. Pastor Buddy’s message this morning was on Tests. None of us like tests, but they are needful to see if we have progressed any in…
Roy and Linda Freeman went to Springfield and brought Cecilia Edwards home from the hospital Friday evening and Bonnie Phipps went over to her daughter’s home and stayed for three days with her. Debbie Cederlind came down Friday evening and went by her sisters, Cecilia, to see how she was…
What beautiful weather we’ve had the last week. It got so warm I was tempted to turn on the air conditioner a time or two, but made myself turn on a fan instead and enjoyed the nice breezes coming through the house from the open windows. The violets and wild…
By Mindy Crandall Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center is a nursing home facility that peacefully sits on a hillside at the four-way stop of South Highway 5 and West 76 in the Fox Meadows Addition. Heart of the Ozarks is just as glorious and secure as a bird’s nest…
Star Workers had their March meeting, at the country home of Charlie Lindberg, on March 13th, 2012, with 7 members present, Billy Fletcher, Marie King, Macie Shireman, Charlie and Carol Riggs, Stanley Goodrich and Kitty Descoteau. We opened our meeting with the pledge to the flag and the club collection,…
Week 1- March 17, 2012. 5th-8th 9:00 am – Douglas County Herald (10) vs. Pro-Design (1) 10:30 am- Georgia’s Place (1) vs. Ava Parks and Recreation (0)- partial game/make-up 2nd half 2nd-4th 10:00 am - Copeland (0) vs. Curtis Dept. Store (1) – partial game/ make-up 2nd…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION TWO In the Estate of: ) ALTHEA ANN DIXON, ) Deceased. ) Estate No. 09U4-PR00072 ) NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR COMPLETE SETTLEMENT AND PROPOSED ORDER OF DISTRIBUTION To all persons interested in the above referenced Estate: You…
: (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, March 26: 1. Pancakes, Fresh Fruit,…
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“Then said he, unto what is the kingdom of God like? And whereunto shall I resemble it?” Luke 13:18. Gary and I went to the Ava Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center Saturday afternoon to visit his mother, Maxine Turner, and Gary’s aunt, Barb Shortt. There has been a lot…
Dear reader, if you are new to this column and have an inner hunger for something more but have not been satisfied with stuff or money, I would like to invite you to walk along with other readers in a personal relationship with God, for if you have stuff and…
We surely received a down pouring of rain Sunday. The ground is now saturated, and branches and creeks are overflowing. The jonquils and daffodils are bowing their heads, many on the ground from the hard rain. National Missions was last Sunday, and donations go to help a new church in…
Once upon a time there was a tightrope walker. He was so good that he could walk across the tightrope blindfolded pushing a wheelbarrow. Pretty amazing stuff. After he accomplished this feat, on one particular performance, he asked the audience if they believed he could do it going back. “Yes!”…
Sunday, March 11 was the third Sunday in Lent. In the early church this day was known as Scrutiny Sunday because candidates for baptism were examined to determine if they were ready for baptism or confirmation which took place on Easter Sunday. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the Epistle…
The Praise Team opened the Sunday morning service with some new songs and did a fine job. We are proud to see our youth working in the church. One young lady was baptized on Sunday morning. Brother Roberts brought the message from Matthew 27:26-46, “The Cross.” We had a guest…
We got two inches of much needed rain here in the holler. It sure feels like spring with all the flowering trees. I hope it doesn’t come a big freeze and kill everything. We’ve had several calls from relatives in other states, asking if we had any damages from the…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and good weekend. The weather was good for the most part. Some rain off and on on Sunday, but the last two days were great. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the…
Wow! The beauty and warmth of this day was perfect to bring one out of their winter doldrums. Gary and I enjoyed working outside most of the day. The warmth of the sun really felt good. This week should be great for opening windows and allowing the fresh air to…
Sharon Cherry visited with Billy Fletcher last Friday. Saturday, Billy, his aunt, Jean Daugherty, Barbara Whittaker, and George and Donna Dale went to the home of Janet and Ray Davis to celebrate Jean’s birthday. During the past week, Norma Stillings drove her friend Paulette Walls to Springfield for a medical…
3-12-12 Dear Folks: Where does a person even start to write about all that’s going on. Just hard to take in all the storms, damages and lost lives. It is so sad, but a lot of good people are pitching in to help. I watched the Nascar race yesterday and…
This Lord’s Day started off an hour earlier and several gallons wetter. Maybe that was why we were fewer in number this week. I didn’t even have to save your seat, there were plenty. After Sunday school we were treated to a special by Miss Lori Ray and then Ella…
Dan opened up in prayer then he led congregational singing. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson from Luke. Specials were sung by Racheal and Rayonna, Dan and Janice and Darrel and Helen. Sis. Helen preached a very good message. We sure enjoy hearing her. Our sympathy goes out to…
A very nice, however windy day, was greatly enjoyed Sunday morning. We gathered together and brought all our petitions before the Lord for our lost loved ones, the bereaved, the sick and all other needs. We pray those who attended were blessed. Brother Scotty Eaves and his family were with…
Hello once again. Doesn’t time fly? It seems only yesterday I was sending my news in. And daylight savings time is busy saving us daylight once again. People complain, but it doesn’t affect me one bit other than changing all my time pieces forward. Oh well, some people have to…
Hello from our home to your home, it is amazing how this weather is holding so warm and spring-like. Usually when we miss real cold weather in January, we have it in February and now. February has passed and with cold, stormy weather. Now, March is sailing past just as…
A good morning to all from Bro. Marshall who opened our morning service. We sang for the Lord and had prayer requests. There were many. Sister Alice led in prayer. Bro. Marshall read some scripture from Proverbs 27:20. Sunday school opened with our leader Sister Lee greeting all. She asked…
Opening our morning service with prayer was Joie Welker. Our Sunday school lesson was on God’s word. In Christ we were given new eyes to see and ears to hear of the glories of Jesus and his work. Happy Birthday wishes went out to Joan Burkdoll. March 16 is our…
Hello, I know it’s been awhile since I have written to everyone. Things haven’t changed too much. We still have our friendly skunk at church. Larry has poured three bags of concrete filling up his holes. This shunk is more dedicated to church then most people because even with all…
“We contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.” –British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) We returned from California on March 5th, a whirlwind trip. It was so…
Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday. Debra Reed of Kansas called Monday. She had spent the weekend with her girls, Tiffany and family and Brittany. John and Jo Stephens were in Springfield Wednesday. They also visited Max and Kathy Stephens in Rogersville. Debra called on Wednesday. David,…
“This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it,” Psalms 118:24. We had a very good Sunday school lesson. We are in Acts 9. We move slowly for there is a lot of good stuff in there, kinda like meat and potatoes. Saul…
A favorite Champion song is “May the good Lord bless and keep you, whether near or far away. May you find that long awaited golden day today.” When that golden day comes along Champions know it and are not want to waste a second of it. The past’s nostalgic hold…
Caney came together Wednesday evening with singing and Brother Jim Lafferty was our leader. He took prayer requests and Brother Bill Austin led in prayer. Jim read from, II Chronicles, chapter 6, about Solomon building a beautiful temple for God. Everyone had a great time discussing and reading God’s wonderful…
Opening Sunday school Joe Lafferty read the sixth chapter of Psalms. Lee Hampton prayed the opening prayer. Our lesson was from the 3rd chapter of Acts, which was pretty well self explanatory. Several people forgot to set their clocks up and didn’t show up. We live next door to the…
The Bradleyville students have a week of spring break this week and I know they are all enjoying it a lot. The weather is supposed to be pretty this week and that will help, although the past few years it has been cold and rainy on spring break. I doubt…
The topic of the Ladies Bible Study, Thursday morning, was “Take Control of Your Thoughts.” There is a war going on in our hearts and minds. On one side we have the flesh pulling us away from God and on the other the Spirit that pulls us toward God. We…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, March 19—Polish sausage, mashed potatoes, peas, cornbread, fruit crisp. Tuesday, March 20—Fish sandwich on a bun, vegetable soup, coleslaw, cake. Wednesday, March 21—Meatloaf, baked potato, salad, corn, brownie. Thursday, March 22—Beef stew, cheese biscuit, salad, pudding. Friday, March 23—Soft tacos, lettuce, Mexican corn,…
Well, we lost an hour of sleep Sunday morning but that didn’t seem to slow anyone down. Our worship hour was filled with songs of praise and fellowship and God’s Word. Psalm 32:1-8 was read and the message was entitled “Restless or Resting”. Sometimes in our restless and busy lives…
I hope everyone remembered to set up clocks Sunday and made it to church to worship our Lord and Saviour. Our service started with prayer for people who weren’t feeling well this morning. Then Sister Charlotte Koop sang a beautiful special song for us. We were blessed by the message…
Cecelia Edwards, fell and hurt her knee, then found out she had pneumonia, so they took her to the hospital last Tuesday. Wendee Freeman took Bonnie Phipps up to see Cecelia, Friday, and Bonnie went to church Sunday. Tara brought Jett over last Monday, then James and Mark stopped by.…
NOTICE Now accepting bids for mowing of the Pleasant Mound Cemetery. Please send sealed bids to Susan Cave, 4920 North Farm Road 159, Springfield, MO 65803. Bids will be accepted until April 1, 2012. 3-15-25-2t…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF A CONSERVATOR TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DAVID STRANG, A DISABLED PERSON: On the 6th day of MARCH, 2012, V KENNETH ROHRER, was appointed conservator of the estate of DAVID STRANG, a…
NOTICE Cripple Creek Mini-Storage, 404 N. Jefferson St., will be auctioning off the following units, #77, #126, #127 and #173, for non-payment on Saturday, March 24 at 10:00 a.m. 543-3131 3-15-25-1t…
LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Douglas County Senior Citizens Housing Association, Inc. located at 307 SW 3rd Ave. in Ava, MO. will be accepting bids on mowing until March 26. Please contact Connie Sherrill at 683-4033 or 683-4700 for information. 03-15-25-1t…
REQUEST FOR MOWING BIDS Ava Area Ambulance District is requesting bids for mowing and lawn care at the Ambulance Station, located at 1412 NW 9th Street, Ava, during the 2012 season. Sealed bids may be submitted in person or mailed to Ava Area Ambulance District, PO Box 971, Ava, MO…
The Nubbin Ridge Homemakers Club met March 8th at 1:00 p.m. in the home of Dorothy Burton. President, Norma Stillings led us as we repeated the Club Collect. Lois read “Gentle Thoughts for the Day.” For Roll each lady named a new or unusual kitchen gadget. Minutes and treasury report…
On March 13th Janet Sallee hosted their monthly Bunco Club at the home of Allie Gentry. After an hour of play the winners were – high, Joretta Sawyer; door prize, Sharon Jenkins; 2nd, Janet Sallee; consolation, Dixie Garrett. Other members playing were Allie Gentry, Lucille Jenkins, Sybil Heckendoorn and guest,…
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, March 19: No School Tuesday, March…
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Congratulations this week to our neighbors over in Webster County, the Seymour Lady Tigers. The Seymour girls will play Mt. Vernon at the Hearnes Center, Columbia, this afternoon (Thursday) in the Missouri Class 3 basketball quarterfinals, with hopes of playing for the state championship on Saturday. The Seymour girls are…
Leola Jeanne Heinlein passed away March 11, 2012 in Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center. She was born March 2, 1929, daughter of Benjamin Wesley Everett and Nora (Miller) Everett, the fifth child of nine children. Jeanne graduated from Ava High School in 1945 at the age of 16 and…
Verla Dean Hallmark, 79, began this life Dec. 8, 1932, at Dighton, Kan., to parents Lloyd Ralph and Amanda Louise Davidson Ellis. She departed this life March 4, 2012, at her home in Ava, Mo., at Red Bud Village. Verla was the ultimate mother showing genuine concern for her family.…
Joseph F. (Joe) Garner, 86 of Ava, Mo., was born June 29, 1925 near Noble Mo., to parents Floyd and Radie James Garner. On March 4, 2012 he departed this life at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Joe proudly served his county in the US Army during World War…
Bertha Ileen Cooley, 75 years, passed away on March 8, 2012 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Ileen was born Jan. 24, 1937 in Garrison, Mo., to Buster and Mary (Coffer) Cobb. Ileen was a homemaker and resident of Springfield since 1974 moving from West Plains, Mo. On Dec. 24, 1974…
The State Senate Reapportionment Commission filed finalized district maps with Secretary of State Robin Carnahan on Tuesday. After receiving the maps, Carnahan released the following statement regarding district boundaries and filing for office within those boundaries: “Today, the State Senate Reapportionment Commission filed finalized district maps with the Secretary of…
Ava teams did quite well in all-conference balloting which was held last week, at the close of the 2011-12 basketball season. Ava has three first-team selections on the all-SCA teams – Austin Gastineau, Payton Lakey and Jorie Garrett – plus first-year boys’ coach Nathan Houk was named SCA Coach of…
Greetings from your State Capitol. Spring Break is upon us and I believe everyone is ready to take a short break from all the stress that has been building since we started this session in January. The great weather has also caused a stir in most of us to “get…
The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to make drivers aware of the importance of paying attention and following traffic law when driving. Although Missouri has experienced a decrease in fatalities over that last six years, the first few months of 2012 have been deadly. When comparing early last year…
Nathan Jensen, 26, of Seymour, was back in court here last Friday for a preliminary hearing in the murder of Kenny Stout, 17. Prosecuting Attorney Roger Wall called nine witnesses during the 3½-hour hearing. At the conclusion, Judge Lynette Veenstra of Wright County, assigned to hear the case, found that…
Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare’s 6th annual Buddy Bass Tournament will be held this Saturday, March 17, at Theodosia Marina. Launch time is 7 a.m. and weigh-in will be at 4 p.m. Entry fee is $50 per boat which includes Big Bass and Big Smallmouth Bass. There will be cash…
This is a six-week class that is helpful for people with Arthritis, Asthma, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Chronic Respiratory Diseases, Depression, Osteoporosis, Fibromyalgia, Lupus and other chronic conditions. Topics include: pain management, stress management, exercise, sleep disorders, relaxation and communication skills. The program teaches self-management skills to manage common problems related…
Sen. Jay Wasson reports that a portion of Missouri Highway 5 between Ava and Mansfield has moved one step closer to being designated “Fox Trotting Highway.” The Senate Transportation Committee approved legislation this week which would, among other things, designate a portion of Highway 5 between Ava and Mansfield as…
Getting Back to Baseball The few signs of spring in southern Missouri are welcome reminders that baseball is nearly back again. Nothing embodies the hope of springtime like the prospect of taking your favorite team to the playoffs, or even to the World Series. Well, I can think of one…
It is hard to believe that the Second Regular Session of the 96th General Assembly is already halfway done. Since reconvening in January, the Missouri House has diligently worked to make Missouri a better place to work, live, and raise a family. We have centered our legislative work around four…
Ava Police, with assistance from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol, obtained and served a search warrant on March 9 which led to the arrest of an Ava woman. Ava Police Chief Reggie Johnson said Cheryl A. Holloway, 49, was arrested for distribution near a…
Thirteen Missouri counties have been designated as primary agricultural natural disaster areas making certain farmers and other agricultural producers in the counties eligible for low-interest emergency loans from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), in addition to other disaster programs. The following counties were designated as primary natural disaster areas due…
Lincoln Connell, son of Brian and Stephanie Connell, a junior at Norwood High School has been selected to be among 1,000 attendees at West Point’s prestigious Summer Leaders Seminar (LSL) in June. More than 4,000 juniors nationwide applied to SLS, which offers outstanding high school juniors the opportunity to experience…
The Ava High School graduating class of 1962 will celebrate with a 50th year reunion on May 4 and 5. A casual gathering is planned on Friday, May 4, at the Super 8 Motel conference room at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and visit. On Saturday, May 5,…
City officials convened Tuesday evening to news that the City of Ava had received a higher than usual evaluation rating from MIRMA (Missouri Intergovernmental Risk Management Association) during a recent assessment from the firm, and on-site visit. In past years, the City of Ava has placed well in the rating…
25 Years Ago March 12, 1987 More than 12,000 anglers braved cold, mist and drizzle March 1 to open the state’s four trout parks. Lewis Brake is one of eight Beechcraft employees who were honored last fall in Wichita, Kans., for having completed 35 years of service with…
Should there be a price to pay for voicing an opinion and speaking out? By Sue Curry Jones Last week our newspaper ran an anonymous ad submitted by a group of parents who are concerned about actions of the Ava School Board. The ad posed questions about recent budget decisions…
Public invited to March 24 MoNASP event at UCM in Warrensburg. JEFFERSON CITY – More than 1,300 student archers from around the state will compete in the Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program (MoNASP) 2012 state tournament on March 24 in the Multipurpose Building at the University of Central…
How quickly our hills and hollers forget winter. Recently bare limbs are popping with tender new leaves. A carpet of eager grass is filling in the brown spaces between the blooming daffodils and just-coming-on forsythia. Redbuds are swelling. Dogwoods are putting on buds. Sassafras are preparing to explode with yellow…
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“And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God,” Luke 4:12. Sympathy to the families of Lula Kellog, Bonnie Reid and Ronda Prock. Paula Bentley is well enough to live at home again. Wednesday, Gary and I went to Ava to visit…
As we conclude our study on angels lets do a brief summary. Who are angels? The Bible says they are ministering spirits (Hebrews chapter 1). What do they do? In Hebrews chapter 1 it says they minister to those who are heirs of salvation. When do they minister? Psalm 103…
We really had a strong wind Saturday, but the sunshine was bright. Perhaps the wind was an aftermath coming from the west, where tornadoes damaged Branson and other places west of us. We can expect to have more stormy weather this month according to predictions and the almanac. It was…
All have sinned and come short of the glory of God. It’s in Romans 3:23. There’s likely no one who compares themselves to God or His glory. The undeniable truth is that He’s been around forever—us?—in this present state, this body is going to die. Now, back in Genesis 1:27,…
Sunday March 4th, was the second Sunday in Lent. The usual Morning Prayer Service is replaced by the chanting of the Litany or General Supplication asking for God’s mercy; altar and vestment colors are violet. This day is sometimes known as Perseverance Sunday, in which Christians should renew their dedication…
Sunday morning service was opened with prayer and good music. Kami Souder sang a beautiful song. Brother Roberts brought the message from Luke 23:32-34, “Calvary.” In the evening service, Sister Tillie Fowler sang a beautiful special. Brother Jim Lund brought a devotion then Brother Cody Prock brought the message from…
2-27-10 The March winds are coming in early this year, maybe they will go away earlier. We were in Springfield last week for Dick’s check up with his heart doctor. He got a good report. On the 17th, Kelly and DeAnn Thompson took Dick and I to Montana Mike’s in…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a great and safe weekend. We sure had some strong winds to cope with, but no damage that I know of. Again we were blessed as we only had storms all around us. Not much rain as of yet,…
Greetings. Brother Jake was on hand to lead the congregation in hymns to begin the Sunday morning services at Red Bank, and Brother Jerry gave everyone a cheery welcome. Attendance was good for Sunday school and for the worship service. Brother Les announced that the CIA youth group will have…
Albert and Doris Elliott, Lenora Burton, and Betty Jenkins visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson last week. Tom and Jewell are happy to have such good friends coming in for visits. Norma Stillings made visits and played the piano at the Heart of the Ozarks and Rocky Ridge Healthcare Centers…
Another glorious Lord’s Day. We had a great Sunday School lesson, followed by special songs by Branetta McNese, their Sunday School teacher, Mrs. Lola Mayberry and Brother Gary Martin. We then went into the morning worship service. Our morning message was based on II Timothy 2:19, “The Foundation Of God…
Wednesday evening we had eight people join Wednesday night service. We had good discussion and fellowship with one another. Sunday morning we started out with prayer requests. Bro. Ed spent all last week in the hospital with double pneumonia and we pray a speedy recovery upon him so he can…
We were glad to have some of our regular members back after an absence and had a very interesting Sunday school lesson. Mae Cox and Bessie Hall were both able to be out this week and we were blessed to see them both. Brother Ray Dobbs was our speaker in…
On this 4th dy of March, the wind makes being outdoors in the beautiful sunshine unappealable. Everyday this month I have contemplated planting my early garden only to be driven back inside. I appreciated my grandson, Joe, and my sons, Kevin and Kent, getting my tubs ready. They had lunch…
A pretty Sunday God has allowed us to have. I guess we have a touch of garden fever. We planted a row of peas. I think me and Lou Raines are a like, we don’t have much luck with peas. We planted a small bed of lettuce, spinach and radishes.…
Hello from our home to your home. We look forward to a spring like day with temperatures up into the sixties and the opportunity to get out and enjoy a van ride this morning. Our van rides are an educational break in our regular routine and we really appreciate those…
On this beautiful Tuesday morning I’ll try and write some news. The wind will probably get blowing later, but it is still for now. Last Saturday Karen and Doug Fredrick took Cole and Izzy Bradshaw with them to Mountain Home and spent the night with Doug’s Dad, Butch and Nita…
Opening prayer to start our morning service was by Doug Miller. After the congregational singing, in our classes, we studied the importance of using wisdom in the choices that we make. We all have been in situations where we have had to make difficult decisions and its times like this,…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent and prayer was given by Brother James Moore. Sunday school lesson was Job’s Courage and Endurance from Job 1:1 and Job 2:1-10 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Elsie Atchison…
We are in the second week of March and a beautiful week so far. I don’t know if winter is over, but it must be since I’ve seen people plowing gardens and trees budding. Spring may be here. Our time changes again this coming week also. We’re ready for a…
From the desk of Jamey Herd: Higher Vision did the morning worship service in song on Sunday for Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. There was good attendance for the event and the music was wonderful. The group consists of couples from Hartville and Seymour. A love offering was taken up to…
The family and friends of Chester Taylor, Rondo Prock and Grace Irby all have my sympathy. Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday. Gene and Rheba Pool visited his daughter, Sherry, Monday who was in the Baxter Hospital. Lyle Bushong called me on Tuesday. I called Danny Saturday…
Sunday, February 4, 2012. Have you ever been to the backside of the desert? When Moses went there, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire out of a burning bush and the bush was not consumed. God called to him from the bush, Moses,…
Champions are Grateful for having been spared the worst of the bad weather and extend their sympathies and best wishes for a speedy recovery to those hard hit to the south and west, to the north and to the east. A quote recently heard was, “Be kind to every one…
March 4 – Caney came together Sunday morning with singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone to service. He took prayer requests. We had so many. The Lord knows all and will answer. Sis. Tracy Shipley led in prayer. Jack read Psalms 8:1-9 for our devotion. Our youth sang while we…
Roy Hampton , opened Sunday school with the reading of the 9th chapter of Matthew, verses 37 and 38, “The Harvest Truly Is Plenteous, But The Laborers Are Few.” He then led in prayer. Our lesson today, was Acts, chapter 2, about being filled with the Holy Spirit or the…
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself,” Matthew 6:33-34. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He…
Darlene Sorensen sang a special song, Sunday morning. Pastor Bob Sorensen brought the third message in a series on Bible Marriages, “Isaac and Rebekah,” from Genesis 24:1-4. Isaac was forty when his father, Abraham, sent his eldest servant away to find a suitable bride for Isaac. It was the custom…
On Sunday Bob, Linda and I went to church. After services, the congregation sang Happy Birthday to me. Amberlyn and Madison, great-granddaughters of Linda, called from McAlester, Oklahoma and visited. Andy and Barb Williams visited us on Friday evening. I visited by phone with Mary “Calhoun” Eads of Grove, Oklahoma.…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, March 12—Country fried steak, mashed potatoes, California blend vegetables, biscuit, pudding. Tuesday, March 13—Chili, ½ peanut butter sandwich, carrots, cobbler. Wednesday, March 14—BBQ chicken, potato salad, baked beans, fruit. Thursday, March 15—Cashew chicken, steamed rice, egg roll, Oriental vegetables, cookie. Friday, March 16—Roast…
We started the worship service this morning with a song. The words were very true, there will be no sorrow, sickness, or pain in heaven . A group from the church went to Branson on Saturday to help with the cleanup from the tornado. We were blessed by the people…
I talked with Bonnie Phipps Sunday and she said she had gone over to Cecilia Edwards to see how she was feeling. There are so many sick folks and they’re not all alike. My brother-in-law, Dale McPheeters had his knee operated on last Tuesday and is doing real well. Nina…
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The City of Ava is requesting proposals from landscape architects/urban foresters to develop a comprehensive tree planting and maintenance plan for the city cemetery. Deadline for completion of the plan will be COB on May 11, 2012. The City intends to submit a grant proposal to the…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Brandon Dale Russell and Jennifer Ann Russell husband and wife Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Brandon Dale Russell and Jennifer Ann Russell husband and wife dated May 28, 2004 and recorded in…
Present for the March 1st meeting were President, Karen N. Davis; Lily Branco, Amy Galyardt, Maxine Smith, Alice Hurley, Lynn Bentele, Edith McKinnon and Linnie Ingram. They met in the basement of the Health Center, at 10:00 a.m. Thursday. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, Roll Call was…
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, March 12: 1. Pancakes, Sweet Potato…
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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. * * * Breedon Church Friday Night Singing, March 9 at 7 p.m. Refreshments afterwards. 24-1t * * *…
Jewell Irene (Beach) Young was born at Souder, Mo., on Aug. 6, 1916, to Frank Beach and Parlee (Ratliff) Beach. After graduating from Gainesville High School in 1934, she lived in California for several years until her mother became ill. At that time she returned to the family farm to…
Max Alan Wood, 70 years, departed from the arms of his loving family into the arms of Jesus on March 4, 2012 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo., with his family by his side. Max was born May 28, 1941 in Ava, Mo., to Etzel and Alice (Posey) Wood. …
Virginia Maxine Smith, 85 years, passed to heaven on March 2, 2012 at Springfield, Mo., with her family by her side. Maxine was born Feb. 24, 1927 in Bertha, Mo., to Jasper and Delphia (Driskell) Alsup. Maxine lived most of her life in Douglas and Ozark County, Mo. On Dec.…
Carol Sue Russell, 70, Kansas City, Mo., passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 after years of declining health. A celebration of her life will be held this spring in Ava, Mo. Carol is survived by four sisters and a brother.…
Geneve Marlin, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Feb. 26, 2012, at The Manor at Elfindale, Springfield. She was born Sept. 21, 1930 in Elkhead, Mo., the daughter of the late Delbert and Delorce (Nelson) Swearengin. She was united in marriage to A.J. Marlin on Oct. 12, 195l in Seymour, Mo. …
Darrell Wayne Lakey, 78 years, went to be with his Lord on March 5, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. Darrell was born Aug. 11, 1933 in Coldsprings, Mo., to Guy and Lola (Hutchison) Lakey. Darrell lived most of his life in Douglas County. On April…
Grace Irby, 85 years, 10 months, and 29 days old, passed to heaven on March 2, 2012 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare. Grace was born April 3, 1926 in Bertha, Mo., to Isam and Nancy (Thompson) Hicks. Grace was employed by H.D. Lee as a seamstress, was a babysitter…
Anna Johanna Hughes, 80 years, passed to heaven on March 3, 2012 at her home with her family by her side. Anna was born March 29, 1931 in Smackout, Mo., in Douglas County to Casey and Rosa (Hodge) Schinkel. Anna was a resident of the Seymour community for 22 years.…
Verla Dean Hallmark, 79, was born in Dighton, Kan., on Dec. 8, 1932. She departed this life March 4, 2012 at her home in Ava, Mo. A memorial service will be announced at a later time. Local arrangements were under the direction of Ava Family Funeral Home. To send condolences…
David S. Graf, 82, was born in Kansas City, Mo., on June 4, 1929. He departed this life March 2, 2012, at the Heart of the Hills Healthcare Center, Ava, where he had resided a short time. Military honors were provided for the family by the VFW Post 5993 and…
Joseph F. (Joe) Garner, 86, was born near Noble, Mo., on June 29, 1925. He departed this life March 4, 2012, at Cox Hospital in Springfield. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 7, at 1 p.m., in the Ava Family Funeral Home. Visitation was hosted in the Ava Family Funeral…
Memorial Services for John Leroy Coffin (the bicycle man) were conducted Thursday, March 1, 2012, in the Ava City Cemetery. John was born Jan. 2, 1915, in Chicago, Ill., and passed away Jan. 2, 2006, in Springfield, Mo. He had been a resident of Ava for several years. Local arrangements…
It may be too soon to say that “Spring has sprung”, but the recent sunny skies and warm temperatures have reminded the Wright County Children’s Home that warmer weather is right around the corner – and the great recreational opportunities that come along with it. Recreation is a huge part…
Giving Homeowners a Choice A sinkhole, also known as a doline, is a depressed area in the ground, usually caused by the dissolution of bedrock from subterranean water or the collapse of underlying caves. Basically, it’s a hole below the surface covered by a layer of soil. Some are shallow,…
What seems like just a few weeks ago now, the Ava Bears and Lady Bears were getting ready to start the basketball season. A lot of people were watching with anticipation, wondering what kind of strategy first-year head coach Nathan Houk would implement. After all, the Bears had graduated about…
With the spring storm season seemingly starting earlier than usual this year, and with several deadly tornadoes already reported in Missouri and adjoining states, plans are in place for opening the FEMA storm shelter at Ava High School. Billy Long, Emergency Management director for Ava and Douglas County, said he…
Robert Robertson announces this week that he is a candidate for Douglas County Commissioner District 2. Robert is a lifelong resident of Douglas County. Robert states: “Being a farmer and business man within our county, I understand the concerns and difficulties we face with our county roads. I myself live…
Charles (C.M.) Letsinger and his wife, Nadine, have put a lifetime of work into their farm northwest of Ava. In fact, they represent the third generation of farmers on this piece of Douglas County land. “My grandfather, Charlie Miller, emigrated from Germany and homesteaded 160 acres around 1880. My dad…
Although rain is in the forecast this week and will certainly be welcomed by area fire fighters, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a “Red Flag Warning” for much of Missouri for the first part of the week. According to the NWS, “This means that critical fire weather conditions are…
The Master Gardeners of the Ozarks are, gardening and education volunteers. They have been helping anywhere they can through the Ozarks. They are celebrating their 10th anniversary. The original eight members were from Stone County and within a short time Taney Master Gardeners merged, to establish “The Master Gardeners of…
Greetings from your State Capitol. It was a tragic week in part of my district last week. A tornado whipped out its destructive force on the landscape and structures that stood in its path. I observed the sites on Thursday when returning to the district from Jefferson City and am…
Who Could Love High Gas Prices? High gas prices put a serious dent in our family budgets. When gas prices go up, getting to work or to school is more expensive, and so is everything on our store shelves that moves by truck…and that’s everything on our store shelves. When…
Earlier this week, mother nature provided us with a stark reminder of how in an instant one’s life can change. So often, in the hustle and bustle of life, it is easy to forget just how precious life is, and how truly blessed we are. As we continue to pray…
The City of Ava will be hosting a Community Scholars Workshop March 8-10 in conjunction with the National Endowment for the Arts, Missouri Arts Council and Missouri Folk Arts Program. The Missouri Folk Arts Program is building a statewide network of community scholars through workshops series for citizens with a…
Citizens of the month for February were recognized last week by Ava High School and Ava Kiwanis Club. February’s character word was Patience, and the Citizens of the Month are Kyle Kilgore and Ivie Macy. Kyle Kilgore, 10th grader at Ava High School and son of Glenda Taylor, was chosen…
