We at New Hope started out with our women’s prayer group on Tuesday morning. We had a good meeting with three women who attended, but you know that the Bible says where two or three are gathered he is in the midst. Wednesday night Bible discussion was on some of…
It looks as though we have taken a little back set; weather wise at least. We got a little bit of snow this week. We will be fortunate if we don’t get a larger amount of snow yet. Oh well, that’s what makes life exciting. Brother Jerry Huff gave the…
Sunday morning service was opened with prayer requests, prayer, praise and welcome. Brother Roberts brought the message from Matthew 5:41, “Living The Second Mile.” Evening service was opened with congregational hymns and prayer. Sister Maxine Lund brought the message, the last in a series of four, from ll Corinthians 3:5-6,…
Another good day to be in God’s house began with singing and prayer requests. There are many still not well, some with the “bug”, others continue to have serious health problems, we prayed for each of these. Especially remember the bereaved families, as well as those in the hospital. Brother…
What a hailstorm we had Saturday morning and sleet mixed in! It beat pear and peach blossoms, which were in full bloom here. Richard Blackburns visited their son, Rick and family in Harrah, Oklahoma last week, from Wednesday to Sunday. His home was saved, but the town of Harrah was…
We got a good rain over the weekend. We can always use a good rain. It is quite a bit cooler though. Spring isn’t here yet but we get to thinking it is. We also got hail. I think it was Saturday. Cody Richards brought Braxton by Saturday a while.…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: April 19, 2011 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: 935 W. Washington Property Owners: Randy and Barbara Pennington Legal description: That part of the…
IN THE 44TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI In the Estate of ) JOHN PAUL MOREAU ) Deceased. ) Case No.: 11DG-PR00015 ) NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED (Supervised Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of JOHN PAUL MOREAU, Decedent: On March 23, 2011, the last…
By Mindy Crandall It has been noted that Ava Bear basketball existed in the Ava schools in the 1920’s and was played prior to that, outside the school with organized teams from the town, military and churches. Women were not allowed to play at this time. Thinking back, women were…
“A wise man is strong, yea a man of knowledge increaseth strength, ” Proverbs 24:5. Monday morning I went to Gainesville nursing home to visit with Lee Roy Clayton and Roberta came later. I also saw Debbie Degase for a few minutes. In the afternoon Gary and I went to…
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law, ” Galations 5:22-23. Brother Roy Frye read the devotion after congregational singing. Pastor David prayed then Brother Roy dismissed us to our classes. Brother Bobby Turley took…
Get well wishes to Tiffany Ayala of Kansas who fell and broke her foot. Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Reece and Megan went to the dentist on Monday. Reece Goforth stayed with me Thursday eveing while Keith, Melanie, Quin and Macee went…
Here we are this Monday morning after a heavy rain late Sunday and it is cold out there today, but good weather after today is promised. I should not complain after what has happened in other parts of our world. In spite of the change in time all was in…
March 9 – Wednesday came together at Caney by singing. Bro. Jeff Shipley welcomed everyone. Prayer requests were received and Bro. Jim Lafferty led our hearts in prayer. Jeff read Joel 1:1-6, 13-20, 2:1-2, 12-19, 27-32, and 3:1-3. The Lord was trying to get peoples attention even as He is…
Another rainy afternoon. We had good services at Frye Church this morning. Sure was good to have Gaither and Pat back with us. Ken came this morning for a few minutes before time to go to church. His horses was out of hay. I’m great grandma again. Josh and Laura…
Good morning or good evening when ever you get your newspaper. I hope it is a good day for you. Me and our dog, Go On, has had rather a leisure life. Now James has retired trying to keep up with him has wore me and the dog both out. …
A good Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a good week. Saturday was a beautiful day in the afternoon. We hope no one was caught out in the rainstorm that we had on Sunday. We also had some pea size hail in some places. Well so…
Last week was another busy one. Monday evening Barb, Jack, Bob Susie and Erika, Bob, Linda and myself met in town for supper celebrating early for my 93rd birthday, which was the 9th. On Wednesday, Bob, Linda and I went to Mtn. Grove and met Bob and Susie, (again celebrating)…
Opening prayer was led by Joie Welker for our Sunday service. The congregation was dismissed to Sunday school classes where our lesson was on “Qualifications For Spiritual Leaders.” Spiritual leadership means godly leadership. God’s work is a matter of eternal life and death. Our special for the morning was by…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent and prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was The Betrayal Exposed, John 13:18,21,26-27 and 34-38 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson, we sang several songs. Bro. Raymond Haden brought the…
Bible study got off the subject of Peter for awhile. People had questions on other matters. It was a very good discussion. In the youth study class with Chad and Shantelle, they had seventeen youth, Praise the Lord. March 13 – Morning Service Sunday after daylight savings starts makes a…
During Wednesday night Bible study we finished up our study on the twelve apostles of Christ. We had 10 attend service. We were also blessed to be able to start a women’s prayer meeting. We were few in number, but not in spirit! I don’t think that the Lord judges…
Today has been another great day in the Lord. The Lady Quilters at Faith Rock Church had a day of quilting, fellowship and we had a lot to pray about. Bro. Benny Dewitt brought the message Sunday morning on ”Who Is God” using several different scripture from The Holy Bible…
Sunday school opened with a big hello from Bro. Marshall. We had a song and then prayer requests. There were many. We have a lot of sickness among our brothers and sisters in Christ. They need your prayers. We were glad to see Bro. Paul with us today. He and…
Though it was a gloomy day outside, it was a good day to be in God’s house. We have many things to be thankful for, however, we continue to pray for the many needs of our church, community and nation. Brother Dennis read from John 4, a very familiar story…
The time change may have been the main reason for the lower attendance at Red Bank Church this Sunday. I know that it had an effect on me. My husband got up Sunday morning and told me it was 7:00. I sleepily got out of bed and made my way…
If folks get too much “into spring” we might remind ourselves of the year 1988, when we had a 16” snow on April 15th, and we should remember “settled” weather doesn’t usually happen until after Easter time, and that is April 24th this year. It was nice to hear from…
Well if I live two more days, I will have another birthday. And the weather is supposed to be nice for me. We plan to go to Muscatine that day and Walt will buy my lunch for my birthday. And I will get to see granddaughter Lisa and the other…
By Mindy Crandall A timeline is a project artifact and a way to highlight certain dates in history over a long period of time. Ava Bear basketball has been making history since the 1920’s when the first organized basketball team for Ava High came into existence and is still making…
Teenagers, especially young teens, will go to great lengths to be liked. Popularity is a must. It is important to be noticed and thought well of in whatever group teens move in. Adults carry some of this same need for approval with them, too. For instance, a neighbor some years…
NEWS FROM 3rd GRADE This week in third grade we have been working hard to get ready for the MAP test. We are practicing lots of math and our teachers are working very hard to make us ready for the MAP test. The MAP test is a little scarey but…
A number of local artist donated examples of their work to be sold in the silent auction at the annual Skyline chili supper back on March 5th. This oil painting of the old store building in Downtown Champion was created by Pat Michaud of Marshfield and was sold to Dwayne Murphy…
Douglas and Ozark Counties Retired Teachers and Other School Personnel met Tuesday, March 08, 2011 for lunch at the Highway House Café in Ava. Those present were Betty Moore, Norma Stillings, Terri Hall, Geraldine Gray, Roberta Long, Marie Bristol, Barbara Roberts, Ida Mae Huse, Lena Pierce, and guest Richard Lorenz.…
Champions have felt little earthquakes in recent weeks. They are unsettling. As tragedies unfold in other parts of the world, Champions take a moment to reflect on their relative security and their great good fortune. An individual’s fate can turn on a dime, so can the fate of a nation. …
Spring break is this week and I hope everyone is enjoying being out of school. I hope the weather cooperates a little and is nice most of the week so they can enjoy some outdoor time. We attended church at Lone Star last Sunday morning and got to see and…
This week we had seventeen people weigh in, with a total weight-loss of thirteen and 1/4 lbs. Two people stayed the same weight. Ulla was high-loser. Sharon presented the program with an article from “Woman’s Day” magazine entitled, “Weight-loss Transformations: Best Friends Edition”. T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is an…
Sorry folks about the mix-up in last week’s column. It was innocently and accidentally overlooked the week before so the Herald printed the previous week’s column and we didn’t have much to add so let the late column take its place. Besides, Jamey Herd was a bit under the weather…
The Jubilee Singers sang a special song in the Sunday morning service. Dan Stillings sang a special song in the evening. Pastor Bob Sorensen brought a message he called “How To Know If You Are Lost.” You can know what your spiritual condition is by studying scriptures. Romans 10:13 says,…
Harold and Kay Hutchison visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson one day last week. Janice Keith also visited with them in the week. Billy Fletcher has had quite an experience. He had been out for supper with friends at Larkin’s last Tuesday evening. When he returned home and stepped out…
Brother Roberts brought the morning message from ll Kings 7:3-9, “Do We Care About Those Left Behind?” Sister Maxine Lund brought the evening message from Psalm 15:2-5. The second of a series of four dealing with Behavior, “The five things that influence our behavior are Speech, Thoughts, Attitudes, Beliefs, Values…
The season of Lent began on Wednesday, March 9 with our Ash Wednesday service consisting of the Litany or General Supplication followed by the imposition of the ashes. The Litany is a service asking for God’s mercy which is chanted by the priest with responses by the congregation; chanting is…
Bonnie Phipps said she went to church Sunday and was doing okay. Carol Moore came last Monday night and picked me up and then we went over and got Marie Dickey and we all went to our O.E.S. meeting. Monica came up last Tuesday and went with me to Dorothy…
Well here we are again and it still is not spring. This writer is really ready for some sunshine. We had a good service, but few in number. Opening Sunday school Joe Lafferty read the 54th Psalm. Wilma Hampton led in prayer. Lee Hampton taught the 13th chapter of Mark…
Sunday school opened with prayer. Bro. Dan led the singing, the little ones took up penny march. Bro. Dan filled in teaching. Darrel and Helen was missed. They took a trip to Kansas. There was special singing. Esther Hankins sang with the little ones. Pastor Garry Hall preached from Hebrews,…
Well here we are again and it still is not spring. This writer is really ready for some sunshine. We had a good service, but few in number. Opening Sunday school Joe Lafferty read the 54th Psalm. Wilma Hampton led in prayer. Lee Hampton taught the 13th chapter of Mark…
If you did not have a wonderful Lord’s Day this past Sunday you certainly missed a good chance. We enjoyed the beautiful day and had a joyful time in the Lord, “We wish you had been here to share it with us.” The morning message was from Ezekiel 22:20. God…
“A wise man is strong, yea a man of knowledge increaseth strength, ” Proverbs 24:5. Monday morning I went to Gainesville nursing home to visit with Lee Roy Clayton and Roberta came later. I also saw Debbie Degase for a few minutes. In the afternoon Gary and I went to…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Sheldon W Mackey A Single Person Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Sheldon W Mackey A Single Person dated May 4, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of…
Meeting was called to order at 10:30 a.m. Charlie, Billy, Kitty, Macie, Marie and Sharon were all in attendance. We said the Pledge of Allegiance and read the club collect. Kitty was the hostess. Kitty read “Very Early Spring” by Katherine Mansfield. We played a game called Holidays and Commemorative…
A number of local artist donated examples of their work to be sold in the silent auction at the annual Skyline chili supper last Saturday night. This oil painting of the old store building in Downtown Champion was created by Pat Michaud of Marshfield and was sold to Dwayne Murphy of…
Hello from our home to your home. This weather is just plain ole’ Ozark Mountain weather. You never know from one minute to the next, what the weather will be. Our Fifth Annual Bass Fishing Tournament will be held this Saturday. Resident Council met and elected new officers for the…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The Ava Chapter #2283 NARFE will be holding their meeting, March 16, 2011, 11:30 a.m. at…
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID The Housing Authority of the City of Ava, Missouri will receive separate sealed bids for 2010 CAPITAL FUNDS PROGRAM, AVA HOUSING AUTHORITY, NEW CONCRETE DRIVES, PATIOS AND SITE GRADING IMPROVEMENTS, AVA, MISSOURI, until 10:00 AM (local time), Wednesday, March 30, 2011, in the Office Building of the…
NOW ACCEPTING BIDS Bids are now being accepted for mowing the Pleasant Mound Cemetery. Please submit sealed bids to Susan Cave, 4920 N. Farm Road 159, Springfield, MO 65803, by April 2, 2011. 03-10-24-2t …
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, Tina D. Norton, a single person, by her Deed of Trust dated October 28, 1999, and recorded in the Recorder’s Office for Douglas County, Missouri, in Record Book 332 at Pages 135-136 conveyed to Fybar Service Corporation, Trustee, the following described real estate, situated in…
USDA FOREST SERVICE GRAZING ALLOTMENT The Willow Springs unit of the Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District will be accepting bids for the Rail Line Grazing Allotment. This area is located in Howell County in the State of Missouri. Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, April…
Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, March 14: Choice of Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, March 15: Breakfast Pizza, Apple, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, March 16: Egg Pattie, Sausage Link, Tri Tater, Choice of Juice and ½ pt.…
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI CIRCUIT DIVISION BEVERLY NALLEY and ) ELLIS DARRELL NALLEY, ) Husband and wife, ) Petitioners, ) Vs. ) ALAN JONES and ) JANET JONES, ) Husband and wife, ) Respondents. ) Case No.: 08DG-CV00032 ) NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION By Order…
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. * * * Monthly Friday Night Singing, Hilltop Victory Chapel, March 18 at 6 p.m. Everyone invited to attend. …
NEWS FROM 2nd GRADE We learn this in second grade. We learn about money. We try to count it very good. We learn about shapes. We practice our spelling words. We have a good teacher. We learn about being a good person. We read a book about soccer. We read…
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt and performance of the obligations secured by deed of trust executed by Doyle A. Belt and LaDonna M. Belt, dated July 27, 1998, recorded on August 3, 1998, in Book 318 at Page 434, Office of the Recorder of…
TRUSTEE’S SALE In Re: Mary K Miller, a single woman TRUSTEE`S SALE – Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Mary K Miller, a single woman dated 08/02/2007, and recorded on 08/03/2007 Book 469 Page 681 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Douglas County,…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATION DIVISION STATE OF MISSOURI ) COUNTY OF DOUGLAS ) NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF A CONSERVATOR In The Estate of ) VIRGINIA LOUIS KING ) Incapacitated/Disabled ) Estate 11DG-PR00004 ) TO PERSON INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA LOUIS KING, A…
Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, March 21: Choice of Dry Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, March 22: Breakfast Pizza, Fresh Fruit, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, March 23: Super Bun, Cheese, Banana, Choice of Juice and ½ pt.…
Half-Day of Classes Scheduled for Thursday, March 17th for Parent/Teacher Conferences No School on Friday, March 18 – Spring Break Snow Make-Up Day Monday, March 21st – Classes will be in session on this day! Seniors 2011 – Newsletter Available Online! http://www.avaschools.k12.mo.us/District/News/130931-Seniors-2011-Newsletter.html For More Information check out our website at…
“I am the good shepherd and know my sheep, and am known of mine,” John 10:14 Brother Roy Frye read the devotion and dismissed us to classes after congregational singing. Happy Birthday March 7th to Nancy Bailey and March 9th to Preston Adams. Hunter Adams and Austin Maggard did the…
Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday and Thursday. John and Jo Stephens were in Springfield on Wednesday. Gene and Rheba Pool went to Springfield on Wednesday. Donna, Macee, Megan and Quin visited with Gene and Rheba Tuesday evening then was here. Reece was here also. Melanie Breeding…
March 2 – We came together Wednesday evening at Caney to praise, worship and study God’s word. We started with congregational singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone to service. Prayer reports and praise reports were given. Sis. Lila Roberts led in a prayer. Jack read James 5:5-20. You will be…
Someone told me that time is changing again and we are getting ready to spring forward. Larry Hutchinson always remembers when time fell back an hour and Roger and I arrived at church an hour before church was suppose to start. Better late then never right? Make sure to set…
Wendee Freeman took Bonnie Phipps to Springfield last Tuesday to see her doctor for a check up. Last Monday was the last day of February and I received five-tenths of an inch of rain. By Saturday morning I had one and one tenths of an inch of rain in my…
A good Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and good weekend. The weather is some what better, but still cold winds, that is strong at times. God has blessed us again as the storms and quakes are all around us and no real damage…
During Wednesday night Bible study we had a good lesson. We have been studying on the inner twelve disciples to Jesus Christ. This week we studied on Brothers, James and John, sons of Zebedee and their roles in discipleship to Christ. During Sunday morning services we started out by taking…
It has been a cool, wet morning here in Ava on this Tuesday. It’s our quilting day and most of our regulars are here today and we always enjoy our time together. We want to say happy birthday to Sis. Jean Heinlein, Sis. Dessie Miller and Bro. Jerry Miller. We…
Our church family has been enjoying our prayer meetings and fellowship each week. Each day brings us closer to completion on the new church building. As the excitement of heading into our new church grows, I remember going to Dogwood Nazarene as a little girl with my Grandma Sinclair, and…
“Finally brethren pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course and be glorified even as it is with you,” II Thessalonians 3:1. My sympathy to the Ed Jackson family. A week ago Tuesday when I was at Ralph and Dana Brazeal’s home Dara, Howard and…
On Tuesday, March 8, our church was much involved in the funeral of Dorothy Siler. She was truly a pillar in our church. She served as Church Clerk for 35 years; as deacon’s wife, she did many things to fulfill those duties; as Sunday School teacher for many years and…
We began with many prayer requests and singing and thankful to be in God’s house once more. We are glad for prayers that have been answered in our church and others. Our prayers are for the bereaved and the very ill. Brother Dennis had a good message all about grace.…
3-7-11. Well we made it to March. I’m sure glad to see it here even though it is just a few more days until my birthday. Then I’ll be 39 again. We have sure had a bad winter, but that’s been all over. I don’t remember a time in my…
Daylight Savings Time begins March 13, so get ready to turn clocks ahead an hour and St. Patrick’s Day is just ahead on the 17th. The “annual” concert of Green Valley Grass now Bob Hammons and Wildwood will be at Mammoth Church on Saturday night, March 12. The March Lilly…
Last week was a busy one for me and Dick. We praise the Lord for the good rains and they finally graded our road. The Rome road was getting almost impossible to drive on in some spots. The flu bug and strep hit the Thompson house for over a week,…
Good morning to everyone. It’s a cloudy, rainy, windy morning, but it is still a good morning since it is the beginning of another day that the Lord has given us to use for His glory. No matter what comes our way, there is always something we can do to…
Tuesday evening Bunco met in the home of Sharon Jenkins. Sybil Heckendorn won first and door prize, Sharon won second and Dixie won low. After an hour of games, refreshments were served to the above members as well as other regulars, Joretta Sawyer, Allie Gentry, Delcia Heriford, Lucille Jenkins and…
Last weeks news – Lets hope a late Easter means a early spring. They say those little peeper frogs hollowing in February means snow and we got some. I remember going to Eastern Gate Church and hearing them in Larry Hutchinson’s pond by the road. I said something to Jane…
What? That’s how it starts. I Corinthians 6:19 begins with that single word. One can almost imagine how incredulous Paul is when he writes that in a letter he is sending to the church at Corinth. Don’t tell me, you’ve had a little brain lapse and forgot that your body…
There was lots of friends and family gathered together last Sunday for the baby shower for Julie and Scott Lawson. They got so many nice things for their baby and said they were thrilled and appreciated everything they got. Baby Lawson is due sometime the first two weeks of April…
In Champion the reason for hope is always there. People looking on the bright side always have something to look forward to with optimism for a good outcome. Emily Dickinson said, Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul, and sings the tunewithout the words, and never…
Sam Frye visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson one evening last week. Sam talks by phone with his sisters, Lena Sears in Rockford, Illinois, Hester Ranick in Rochelle, and Maxine Levan in Bettendorf, Iowa. They are still doing pretty well. Sam had also talked with sister-in-law, Lois Pellham in Moses…
Bethany Baptist Church had visitors at the Wednesday evening prayer meeting. Jonathan Williams, missionary on deputation for Central America, sang a couple of songs first in English and then in Spanish. His father, Bill Williams, long-time missionary to Mexico, gave his testimony and preached for us. Jonathan was to be…
Morning service was opened with prayer requests, prayer, music and welcoming. Sister Tillie Fowler sang a beautiful song for a special. Brother Roberts brought the message from Luke 8:26-39, “Go And Tell.” Sister Maxine Lund brought the evening message, the first in a series of how we should live our…
Last weeks news – Another week went by in what seems now like a whirlwind, another crowded week (probably mostly in my mind!) A doctor’s appointment informed me that a couple of bones are thinning, not osteoporosis yet. Oh well, my skin has been thinning, it is more and more…
We had good services Sunday. Bro. Dan opened up in prayer and led us in some congregational singing. The girls took up the penny march. Bro. Darrel Webster brought a good lesson in Luke. Bro. Garry Hall brought a good message from John 4:6, Isaiah 4:4 and John 7:37-38, Water…
Church started out Sunday morning with singing. Ronnie Epps took over as Superintendent. Brother Woodrow Coonce did a prayer. The Sunday school lesson was about the humility of Jesus, taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson, we sang several songs. Brother Raymond Haden brought the message. After…
Opening prayers to start our Sunday morning worship was by Doug Miller. After congregational singing, our Sunday school lesson was “Instructions About Worship”. Some different forms of worship are singing God’s praises, joy and clapping, praying for all people, giving thanks and praying for our leaders. Our special song of…
I stayed in and rested Sunday while Bob and Linda went to church. I’m seeing my rhubarb popping through the ground, lillies and other flowers coming up. Tina, Joe and girls visited with Barb, Jack and Miracle one day. Sunday evening Barb, Andy and Aimee invited us to their home…
The Lord has blessed us with some much needed rain, wonderfully mild weather and His beautiful good news of salvation. This Lord’s Day our morning message was taken from the fifth chapter of the gospel of Luke. We looked at the “Before And After” examples of men’s lives from the…
Opening Sunday school Roy Hampton reading Mark 13: 35, 36, 37. Lee Hampton taught the adult class in Mark 12. We had good attendance, some of the sick ones are better. Wilma Hampton asked the questions and we answered, then asked more questions for next week. Lee Hampton led the…
Wednesday night Bible study is always a enjoyable mid-week break. Steve is the adult teacher and Chad and Chantelle are the teenage teachers. The teenagers have been out numbering the adults. Adults, we are going to have to go on a recruiting mission to bring our numbers up. God bless…
Sunday, March 6 was Quinquagesima, or the Sunday next before Lent, approximately 50 days before Easter. It is an ancient Christmas tradition to celebrate just before the beginning of the austercity of Lent resulting in such traditions as Mardi Gras (French for Fat Tuesday) in New Orleans and Carnival in…
Our weather is coming one day sunshine and the next cloudy. I did get to clean up in the yard some this past week. The daffodils arein full bloom and deep color. At Seminole Sunday morning Chris Highfield, our youth pastor, gave a very good message from John 20: 18-31; …
Well a great big hello from my house to yours. Finally after all the snow and ice and then down with my back and hip hurting I couldn’t get around very good. I’ll try to catch up on what’s happening here on our hillside. We had good services at Frye…
By Mindy Crandall Reminiscing is the act of enjoying fond memories whether it be among friends over a cup of coffee or in the silence of one’s own home. It is a look back in time, the mere existence of what was once today or the near future, now only…
“Let there be light.” It’s right there in Genesis 1:3. It’s the first mention of light. Light and the desire for it has held center stage on this earth for centuries. Man’s quest to obtain it and have it is just as meaningful today as it was in the early…
Carey and Jessica Hendricks and their twin daughters, Elle and Anne, were guests at Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday. Carey and Jessica are on deputation raising support so that they can go as missionaries to the Republic of Ireland. Carey started attending church when he was nine years old. His brother…
George and Donna Dale, Jean Daugherty, and Billy Fletcher drove to Lebanon for a visit with Ray and Janet Davis, Saturday. Carol Riggs, Doris Holman, Stanley Goodrich, and Billy Fletcher went to the home of Fred and Charlie Lindberg for Pizza, Sunday. Norma Stillings made her usual visits to the…
Feb. 23 – Caney came together Wednesday evening by singing. Bro. Jeff Shipley took charge of the service taking prayer requests and praise reports. Sisl Charlotte Roberts led our hearts in prayer. Jeff read II Peter 2:1-4, I Peter 2:1-4, stay in the word don’t be led astray by false…
“And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength; this is the first commandment, ” Mark 12:30. Please pray for Mike Jones, Don Graham and Jr. Berry, Marvin Graham, Gene and Rheba…
Bonnie Phipps said she got out and went to church Sunday, but didn’t get out last week to do anything. Last Monday I received one and a half tenths of an inch of rain and on Wednesday I received another four-tenths of an inch of rain. On Thursday I had…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintindent and prayer was given by James Moore. Sunday school lesson was, The Close of Public Ministry, John 12:12-14 and 20-28 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs then prayer by Sister…
It was great to have our visitors; please come again. You are always welcome in our Lord’s house. We began with reading from Isaiah 2 followed by singing. We sang happy birthday to Rick Crum and Jim Harris. We sang happy anniversary to Judy Wilson. Prayer requests were given for…
Hello, hello, we’ve had another great week around here. You just never know when God is going to bless us here on our mountain. Donald preached Sunday about when you are not feeling as close to God as you once did, God never moves. He is always near. We are…
Wednesday night Bible study we are studying on the twelve disciples of Christ. This week we went over borthers Simon, Peter and Andrew. Sunday morning we had 17 attend services. We started out with taking our prayer requests to the Lord before dismissing to Sunday school. The children’s Sunday school…
This week we had seventeen people weigh in, with a total weight-loss of seven pounds. Boni was high-loser. Lou’s name was drawn to receive free dues for the month of March. Delores received ten dollars for being high-loser for the month of ebruary. Congratulations to these ladies! In the “Road to Success” year-long…
Another week went by in what seems now like a whirlwind, another crowded week (probably mostly in my mind!) A doctor’s appointment informed me that a couple of bones are thinning, not osteoporosis yet. Oh well, my skin has been thinning, it is more and more difficult when I go…
Everyone was glad to be in God’s house Sunday morning, it was a beautiful day. Our group was small for our 4th Sunday night singing, however we had good specials and great food, a good combination. Mae Cox’s company last week was Lisa Johnson and Jesse. Mae spoke to her…
Bible study on Wednesday night was very interesting, we are studying Peter. He played an important role in the early church and the spread of the gospel to the Samaritans and the Gentile. I think we will be with Peter for several weeks. Prayer request were for Tabitha – Wayne…
Here we are going into March, which we hope will be a good month, all 31 days! Though we are getting spring fever we will have to postpone some early planting until weather is settled and the ground is warmer. Daffodils, forsythia and early bulbs can take colder weather, and…
Dick and I stopped to see Helen Dobbins one day last week. It was one of those cold, rainy days. She is doing pretty good, like the rest of us, waiting for warmer weather. We stopped to see Peggy at the nursing home to see how she was, but Randy…
That was quite a storm we had to come through late Sunday night, happy to hear no one had a tornado, but many felt the shake from the earthquake in Arkansas. I hope the sun keeps its promise and comes out this afternoon. In spite of this weather the daffodil…
Hello everyone. We had a little bit of scary weather lately, but prayers were again answered and we were protected from it all. Anyway, it is a beautiful, warm, calm day today. We should be thankful and honor our God who provided it for us. I am not only thankful…
The 4th Sunday Singing was held at Gentry Church February 27, 2011 from 2-4: pm. The welcome was given by Emcee, Sybil Gheer; Bro. Robert Grisham opened with prayer; song books were distributed by Freeman Porter. There were 65 present and 37 songs were shared. The next 4th Sunday Singing…
Church business elsewhere caused the pastor to be in services south of the border this last Lord’s Day (the Arkansas/Missouri borader that is), so Brother Ray Dobbs graciously came and brought a message from the story of the blind Bartimeus, at the end of the tenth chapter of Mark. Before…
Last weeks news – Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday. Macee stayed with me on Wednesday while Donna went to a meeting at work. John and Joe Stephens visited Lisa Hensley of Hartville Thursday. Donna, Macee an I went to town on Friday. I had blood work…
Last weeks news -Things are about the same on Little Creek and I have very little news, but “no news is good news” so I’ve heard. Anyway, I’ll write as things progress and maybe someone will call or come by in addition to my family. They seem to comprise my…
“But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the son, but the Father, ” Mark 13:32. I received word Monday that my aunt, Roxie Marie Clayton Roberts in Kennewick, Washington died at the age of 94. She was my…
We had a good singing and fellowship Saturday night. Those who were there received a blessing. Hope to see you at the singing in March. Sunday school opened with a song and a big hello from Bro. Marshall. We had prayer requests and there were many. Sister Mary led in…
Things that happen each year, but they never fail to thrill me. Crocus blooming! One little bunch of crocus is blooming in my front yard. They are a bright yellow and look so cheery against the brown grass and leaves around them. This certain bunch has been here for at…
There is a hint of spring in the air, and someone mentioned the turkey buzzards are moving back. March came in like a lamb and I’m going to hope it goes out like a lamb. The church members of Dogwood Nazarene will continue the discussion of a name change this…
So, how’s your prayer life? Bro. Oren’s messages all month have reminded us how important prayer is. This week’s scripture was from John 14: 1-14. Jesus’ words still speak to us today. Do not let your hearts be troubled but trust in God and trust in Jesus. The way to…
Sunday morning service was opened with prayer requests and prayer. Brother Bill and Sister DeDe Arington and Brother Randy and Sister Venita Brummet led the praise songs and welcome service. Brother Roberts brought the morning message from Malachi 3:8-10, “Stewardship Of Our Money.” There were several people out with sickness…
Opening prayer for the morning service was said by Joie Welker. After congregational singing, everyone went to their Sunday school class of which the lesson was “Coming Of The Son Of Man.” Our Lord Jesus has not left us without warnings of the things coming to pass. We need to…
Sure signs of Spring in Champion include the emergence of many forgotten bulbs and the swelling of certain buds, and unsettled weather—hot, cold, windy, and wet—all in the space of a few hours. Robins and buzzards come home and watch the geese going farther North. There are subtle shifts in…
Sunday, February 27 was sexagesima (Latin for 60th) or approximately 60 days before Easter, second in the three “gesima” Sundays in the ancient church tradition of a pre-lenten season. Altar and vestment colors continue to be dark blue in keeping with the solemnity of the season. Fr. Glen based his…
It seems like we are having trouble getting spring to stay. Maybe when it finally gets here, it will stay. Joe Lafferty opened Sunday school reading the 75th Psalms. Clara Lafferty led the opening prayer. Lee Hampton taught the adult class lesson in the eleventh chapter of St. Mark, the…
Barb, Jack and Preston visited me on Monday and brought some wood in for me. Sunday I went to church with Bob, Linda and their friend, Christina. On Wednesday, I played music at the barbershop with the guys. I talked to Violet and Hugh by phone and they were doing…
Febraury 21, 2011 – Hello from our home to your home. The residents have enjoyed the sunshine this week. A lot of our residents were out taking strolls around the parking lot. Thanks to all the staff members who took residents out in the sunshine. Everyone always feels better when…
Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, March 7: Choice of Dry Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, March 8: Breakfast Pizza, Apple, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, March 9: Super Bun, Cheese, Banana, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of…
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PUBLIC NOTICE We are now accepting bids on the following: Gasoline, Diesel, Oil, Tires, Grader Blades, Asphalt, Cement, Gravel and Culverts. Bids must be submitted by Monday, March 24, 2011 bids should be sent to: Douglas County Commissioners, PO Box 389, Ava, MO 65608. We reserve the right to reject…
The Ava Area Animal Welfare League Junior met Tuesday February 22nd in Mrs. Karen Davis’ classroom on the Ava R-1 school campus. Members in attendance were: Mary Chipps, Judy Ross, Marilyn Alms, Albany Wallace, Sherry Wallace, Karen Davis, Alexis Beverlin, Ali Hall, Barbara Andrus, Paul McKee, Lynda Clouse, Erin Clouse,…
Fundraising efforts are well underway for the Ava Community Playground Project. Donations are starting to pour in and several components to the playground have already been sponsored. Before we know it, we will have reached our projected budget goal. We appreciate all the individuals and businesses that have already made…
NEWS FROM FIRST GRADE We are doing fantastic in first grade. We have been reeding a lot and been pasing quezes. Our spellings words have long in in them. In math we have doubles plus one and shoping at our store. We lernd that if March came in like a…
A number of local artist have donated examples of their work to be sold in the silent auction at the annual chili supper that benefits the Skyline Area Volunteer Fire Department. This oil painting of the old store building in Downtown Champion was created by Pat Michaud of Marshfield and…
On Saturday, March 19, the Spring CFAM Meeting and the 23rd Annual Cystic Fibrosis Music will be held at the Civic Center at West Plains, approx. from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. beginning with a silent auction, followed by a live auction of donated items.…
Rev. Lee Hampton and Wilma Jean (Williams) Hampton were married February 26, 1958 by the Rev. Ira Bray of Goodhope, Missouri. Lee and Wilma have many happy memories over the years and sad ones as well, but by the grace and mercy of God, we are thankful that things are…
-15-11. Happy Valentine’s Day – a day late. I didn’t go anywhere yesterday or do anything special. Walt and I exchanged cards and he gave me a little box of chocolates. I gave him a shirt, but it didn’t fit so I gave it to my son-in-law for his birthday…
Sunday morning service was opened with music, praise and welcome then prayer. Brother Waylon Souder did a beautiful job on the special song before the message. Brother Roberts brought the message from II Peter 3:9, “The Lord Is Not Slack Concerning His Promise.” Sunday evening service was opened with congregational…
Anyone called to preach has a special burden and a special responsibility. Paul was set on such a path. Jesus, the caller, filled this man’s heart with the desire to bring the gospel to everyone who would hear him. That’s the responsibility part. The burden part is knowing that there…
Last Weeks News – Carol Boeddeker-Genet – what a week we had! I finally got out my driveway on Sunday the 6th and picked up a few items on my way home. Then Monday early I called to see if I could get my taxes filed and went in to…
The peepers have started their annual spring concert and I love to hear them. A week of spring weather is always welcome even if we have to give it up again for awhile. I do realize it is still winter. I have lived long enough that I do realize that…
An exciting week in Champion brings news of a Valentine gift to beat all gifts. Shelby Elizabeth Ward was born at 6:00 a.m. on Valentine’s Day! Everyone is well and there is a long line of Face-book friends and family saying, “Congratulations!” and good wishes abound. What if when Richard…
Praise the Lord, didn’t He give us a most beautiful weekend. If we didn’t know it was still February we might have been convinced that spring had sprung. Our only regret this Lord’s Day was that some of you enjoyed the beautiful weather so much that you either stayed home…
Opening prayer for Sunday morning was by Joie Welker. After congregational singing, our Sunday school lesson was “Jesus Came To Serve.” One of the churches’ goal is to serve one another and we cannot be true servants if we are competing with each other for power and popularity and this…
Sunday school opened with prayer. Dan led the singing. The little ones took the penny march. Bro. Darrell Webster taught the Bible class. We enjoyed his teaching. We had special singing. Esther sang with the little ones in the class. It was good. Pastor Garry Hall preached from Romans, chapter…
Roy Hampton opened Sunday school reading I John 2 and led in prayer. Lee Hampton taught the tenth chapter of Mark. The subject was on “Jesus Law of Divorce.” We had questions and answers and more for next week. We took up the morning offering. Lee Hampton led the offering…
Well with the white stuff gone we were able to get back to church at Happy Home. It seems like forever since we were here to sing and praise the Lord. Bro. Paul opened Sunday school with a great good morning. He was filling in for Bro. Marshall, who we…
(Last Week’s News) We had many visitors, family and friends of Pastor Neal, come to surprise him celebrating his 10th year as Pastor. He greeted them with “good morning, so glad you are here”. He was surely surprised so LeaAnn, Mom and Dad did a good job. Many prayer requests…
Freeda Holt, Larry Haden, and Bill Haden visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson last week. Of course they had family coming and going as well. Norma Stillings went to the Ladies Bible Study last Thursday morning at Bethany Baptist Church, she attended a Hospice Volunteer meeting that afternoon at the…
The ladies of Bethany Baptist Church met for their Bible Study, Thursday morning. They are finishing the lessons from “A Woman After God’s Own Heart” by Elizabeth George and will be starting a new study in the next few weeks. Next Sunday, February 27, the church will have missionaries Carey…
Sunday, February 20 was Septuagesima, Latin for seventy, meaning approximately 70 days before Easter, a pre-Lenten season of three Sundays before Lent, an ancient Christian tradition observed today only in Anglican churches. Altar and vestment colors are dark blue in keeping with the solemnity of the season. Fr. Glen based…
A good Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a great weekend. It is kind of on the cool side this morning. May be warmer as the day goes on. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes.…
It finally happened. I heard the chirpers (peepers) as I drove home last Friday afternoon. That’s always the first sign that tells me spring is truly just around the corner. I love to hear the little fellows sing and peep telling us that all is right with the world. The…
Bonnie Phipps guests Friday evening for her birthday supper were Roy and Linda Sue Freeman, Michael and Wendee Freeman, Madison, Sydnee and Alexis, Cecilia Edwards, Ken and Debbie Cederlind, Moe and Kaylynn Todd. She then had a call from her other granddaughter, Courtnie Vigessa wishing her a happy birthday. Chili,…
I guess we’re all back to cold weather again, but spring is just around the corner. I cleaned a little in a flowerbed because the easter lilies are getting ready to bloom. We are quilting today and enjoyed eating lunch out today. We appreciate Kathleen Sparks for the new material…
Wednesday night Bible study we had a good lesson on “How To Withstand Temptation.” We went over the tools given to us to do so and our rewards for endurance. We only had ten people attend Bible study, but we had a great discussion. Sunday morning we had twelve attend…
Wednesday, February 16 – For the next several weeks we will be studying Peter (The Rock). His name at the beginning was Simon, son of Jonas. He was a native of Bethsaida, but later dwelt in Capernaum. His brother, Andrew introduced him to Jesus. Peter was an earnest man, self…
As mentioned in last week’s column, I attended a miracles and healing service at the Agape Church in Wentzville, MO. several weeks ago, and wanted to share portions of it with our readers. The congregation is what most folks would consider average, the normal Sunday attendance is between forty and…
This is a beautiful, calm, cool morning this Tuesday. Although I do hope we get more rain this week. It was 22 degress this morning. I rode the Oats bus into Ava last Monday and got my protime test. I always enjoy riding the bus and visiting with Paulette, the…
Hello everyone. It’s a beautiful day out today. I took a walk to my mailbox and back to get a little exercise and some fresh air in my lungs. The air was a little brisk outside, but the sun was shining so I didn’t mind. I felt much better by…
After a break in the weather, our congregation was glad to be back Sunday morning. We had a good Sunday school lesson and continued to pray for the many, many needs of our church families, nation and community. Brother Dennis’s thought Sunday morning was from Matthew 14:21, feeding the 5…
We had another week of nice weather. February is almost gone and March will be here before we know it. Tony and Cody Richards were here over the weekend. Also Buddy Quessenberry of Seymour was with Tony. Buddy was a young boy when he came here and fished with Jack.…
Feb. 16 – Caney Church came together Wednesday evening by singing. We need the moisture and nitrogen, but we’re surely glad to see the snow leave. Bro. Jim Lafferty took charge of the service. He took prayer requests. Sis. Lila Roberts led in prayer. Jim read Isaiah 56. He spoke…
We celebrate President’s Day on February 21, and spring begins just a month away on March 20 according to the calendar. Norine Loftis had her brothers and sisters dropping by and her children also as she celebrated a birthday this Tuesday, the 22nd of February. Karen K. Davis and I…
The north pole weather has got much better. Maybe we will go into Hawaii weather. Just as well, think good thoughts. Feb. 11 – Angie Smith called Friday evening and her dad, Tom Pettit was scheduled for open heart surgery Saturday morning. We went up Saturday morning. He had a…
We had a busy weekend. Saturday we went to the home of Bevy and Gary Moore. They hosted a birthday party for my niece, Margaret Rosseau. Several friends and family members attended. Saturday night, I went with Bob and Linda to another birthday barbeque for Billie Gail. Jake surprised her…
We did have some beautiful weather this past week. It put all that snow behind us. This Monday was chilly, but did have some sun out in the afternoon. It did look good out there. It was a good morning to be in church service Sunday at Seminole with Pastor…
Fundraising efforts are well underway for the Ava Community Playground Project. Donations are starting to pour in and several components to the playground have already been sponsored. Before we know it, we will have reached our projected budget goal. We appreciate all the individuals and businesses that have already made…
This week we had nineteen people weigh in, with a total weight-loss of fifteen and 1/2 lbs. Delores was high-loser. Evelyn E., Sue and Ulla received charms for walking 100 miles each, and Vince received two charms for walking 200 miles. Congratulations to these folks! We discussed what light refreshments…
The February 17 meeting was held at Vaught’s Restaurant with ten members present. They were: Edith McKinnon, Maxine Smith, Mary Ann Niemi, Amy Galyardt, Alice Hurley, Katie Hoverson, Karen N. Davis, Ruth Taylor, Lynn Bentele and Linnie Ingram. Minutes of our December meeting were read. Our January meeting was cancelled…
NEWS FROM THE KINDERGARTEN Here are some of the responses given by children in kindergarten when asked, what they like to talk about at school or what they like to do: I like to play outside. Zane age 6 I like to read 3 Little Pigs. Skyler age 6 I…
Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, February 28: Choice of Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, March 1: Breakfast Pizza, Orange, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, March 2: Super Bun, Banana, String Cheese, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The Do. Co. FTHBA trail ride, Wednesday, March 2, Bateman Ranch at the end of Bateman…
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Chris Degase, Sheriff of Douglas County, Missouri, hereby gives notice that he will, pursuant to order of the Douglas County Circuit Court, the Honorable John G. Moody, Circuit Judge, sell approximately 19 acres of real property situated in Douglas County, Missouri,…
NOTICE REZONINGPUBLIC HEARING Date: March 15, 2011 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: R-3 Multi-Family Residential Street location: 407 NE 5th Street Property Owners: Clinkingbeard Funeral Home Legal description: A portion of Lot 4, Block 4 of…
NOTICE REZONINGPUBLIC HEARING Date: March 15, 2011 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: 404 N.Jefferson Property Owners: Mike and Carmen Whorton Legal description: ALL OF LOT 1, IN BLOCK 4 OF…
Racing is a sport that has taken a lot of criticism for not being an actual competition. Comedians have used the line, “another left turn” in their comedy routines to poke fun at the mere lack of respect that racing sometimes gets. Many movies have also ridiculed some of the…
What a thrill it is to have this warm sunshine come out and melt all of this white stuff. It will all be gone by the end of this week from our weather man’s report. Sunday at Seminole was a happy day, pastor Don’s message from John 13:34-35 was on…
It was good to be back in church. Bro. Dan opened up in prayer then led in some congregational songs. The children then took up the penny march. Bro. Darrel Webster taught a good lesson. We sure enjoy his teachings. We sure enjoyed Esther and her Sunday school class singing…
Feb. 13 – Sunday school opened with singing. It was truly a blessing to be back in church. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone and prayer requests were given. Bro. Jeff Shipley led in prayer. Jack read Malachi 4:1-6 for our devotion. After a great Sunday school lesson happy birthday was…
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life,” John 3:16. The greatest gif of love ever given was from God to all of us. All we have to do is accept that gift.…
On Monday John and Jo Stephens and I went to Mtn. Grove to Earl Fleetwood’s visitation. My sympathy to the families of Earl Fleetwood, Betty Riley, Kenneth Driskell and I read in the paper that Nonearl Singleton had died. We were old friends and our families shared a lot of…
Pastor Denny Dewitt brought a great message Sunday morning titled “Running From God.” His scripture was the story from Jonah 1 and Matthew 12:39-41 and II Kings 14:25. The scriptures were all pertaining to Jonah and what can happen when we run from God’s doing His will. Bro. Bob Fleetwood…
“What shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” Mark 8:37. My sympathy to the families of Eddie Turner, Colleen McCoy, Betty Riley, Linlie Turner and Edwina Schrock. I wish for better health for my cousin, Lee Roy Clayton, who is in Mtn. Home, Arkansas hospital now and to…
Opening prayer was given by Joie Welker to start off our Sunday morning service. After congregational singing, we went to our Sunday school classes. Our lesson was “This Is My Beloved” out of Mark 9:2-13. The transfiguration was the topic. Peter, James and John were priviledged to witness this while…
At last the snow is almost gone and the weather is so much warmer. It stayed so bitter cold so long. It is a while before spring. We know we will have more winter weather yet. Every day will bring us closer to spring. Sunday visitors were Tony Richards, Cody…
Sunday, February 13 – The prayer requests for this morning were for Ruby Graham, Wayne and Donna Applequist, Bill Bolding, Austin and Sandra Johnson, Grandpa and Charlie Lane, Jesse and remember the congregation of the Diggins Church that burned, pray that God will give peace and understanding and a sanctuary…
Church started Sunday morning with prayer by James Moore. We sang. Bro. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. Sunday school lesson was titled Power of Death, John 11:14-15 and 20-27, 40-44 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Specials were performed by Lena…
It is good to be back with our dear readers. Pastor Michael and Diane announced Sunday the upcoming arrival of their first grandchild who is expected to make his or her grand entrance in September. Our prayers and well wishes are extended to Micah and Ashley Peebles on the upcoming…
During Sunday morning services we had 16 people attend. We started out the morning by taking our prayer reqests to the Lord and then we dismissed to our Sunday school classes. After Sunday school the kids sang and took up the penny march. After the penny march Sis. Danita did…
Well, I stepped my foot outside the door today and, sure enough, I caught it. Yes, I think I have a bad case of Spring Fever. I found myself looking longingly at my garden spot and was having definite thoughts of where I could plant some spring flowers. I even…
After missing a Sunday for bad weather, folks were glad to be back in service this morning. Most of our regulars were back, with the exception of one or two, hope everyone is back soon, we miss them. We have so many on our prayer list, continue to pray for…
Bonnie Phipps said she didn’t go to church Sunday because of the ice in her driveway. Her driveway is on the north side of her house so this warm weather will get rid of that. Mark came and brought me some more eggs last Monday and George and Violet Blakey…
Those beautiful warm days with no snow are very much appreciated. Today is Valentine’s Day and so I am planting seed in my tubs for some lettuce. This is when you are supposed to sow lettuce seed and I remember my Uncle Orville never let anything deter him. In fact…
A sure sign that spring is on its way is that robins are here and very busy in my yard and garden after, the grub worms. The ground hasn’t stayed frozen for long. Also the sun is rising to the north in the Eastern sky each morning instead of so…
Hello from our home to your home. Residents are enjoying the sunny weather today. Our veterans had a nice surprise last week. Kathleen Harnden’s family had a surprise birthday party Sunday afternoon for Ms. Kathleen. A lot of her family and friends were here to help her celebrate her birthday.…
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. * * * T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) annual Open House, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 4 p.m. in the courthouse…
Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, February 21: Choice of Dry Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, February 22: Breakfast Pizza, Apple, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, February 23: Super Bun, Cheese, Banana, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of…
More great things are happening with your Community Playground Project. We appreciate the diligent efforts of all the playground supporters, we were able to get the City of Ava noticed in the nationwide “We Hear You America” Campaign held by Reader’s Digest. The City of Ava was chosen as 1…
Lucille Jenkins was hostess for Tuesday evening Bunco in her home. Joretta Sawyer won door prize and 2nd, Allie Gentry won high and Delcia Heriford won low. After one hour of games, refreshments were served to the winners and other regular members; Lucille Collins, Dixie Garrett, Sharon Jenkins and Sybil…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the note described in and secured by a deed of trust executed by Donny Stout and Patricia Stout, husband and wife. and Ralph Buck, a single person, dated October 24, 2003, and recorded in Book 413, Pages 167©169…
Champions felt a great deal warmer at ten below when they heard that Louise’s brother up in Davenport, IA, had eighteen degrees below zero. Kurt over at the post office, said he didn’t know if he would be able to tell the difference between ten below and eighteen below if…
From the desk of Jamey Herd: it was so good to be back in church today after all our snowy icy weather. Pleasant Ridge had a good attendance despite the slushy snow and mud. Pastor Carl brought an inspiring message as usual. Children’s Church with Laveta Ray, Susan Dugan and…
Peter was to become the leader of the first century Christian church. At the beginning, though, he started life as a fisherman. When Jesus met him, he changed his name to Cephas (John 1:42), which means ‘rock’. Cephas is Aramaic. The Greek word for rock is Peter, hence the name…
Has everyone got their bluebird houses cleaned out and ready for occupants? I read the other day that the bluebirds would start checking out housing in late February or early March, and start nesting in March. I love bluebirds and need to get busy and make a few more houses.…
There was a good number of people out for the pizza and movie night. Some of them were just glad to be out of the house, period. Some of the driveways had not been clear for two weeks. All some people had been able to do was carry in wood,…
Odie Kresse visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson last week. Norma Stillings went to Rocky Ridge in Mansfield and Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center last week to play the piano and visit with residents. Most residents prefer the old hymn and gospel songs that they heard when they were…
Sunday morning service was opened with the little ones singing and praising God. Such a blessing, they are, letting us know how we should be excited in serving and praising God. We then had welcoming and praise which was led by Bill and DeDe Arrington. Several were mentioned for having…
Sunday, February 13 was the sixth Sunday after epiphany and marks the end of the epiphany season with its theme of the showing forth or manifestation of Jesus to the world. Fr. Glen based his sermon on the epistle for the day, I John 3:1, and the gospel for the…
Well, I’m sure everyone is glad to see the snow melt. It’s good to be able to get out and about. I went to church with Bob and Linda on Sunday. My visitors this past week were Barb, Jack and Miracle. Bob came over from Mtn. Grove and surprised me…
If you didn’t enjoy a beautiful Lord’s Day this last Sunday, you certainly missed an enormous opportunity, it was the next best thingsto spring. Our morning message was “Signs of Idolatry” from the text of II Kings 17:33. We explored several ways our modern society “worships” things, other than the…
Lee Hampton opened Sunday school and taught from the 9th chapter of Mark. We always have a good discussion and questions on the lesson. Jessie Lafferty asked the blessing on the offering. Ronnie and Sue Thomas were present. Someone stayed with Rhoda. She stays about the same. We sure miss…
A good Tuesday morning to all our readers. How about the weather yesterday? What a beautiful day in the Ozarks. It kind of gave me garden fever, not really just dreaming, but it would be nice to be able to do that again. No news last week as your reporter…
I talked with Bonnie Phipps Sunday and she said last Monday that she went out and got her mail and after that she hasn’t been out of the house because of the sleet and snow. Roy and Linda have been by and bring her mail in for her. I told…
God is love. It says so in I John 4:8. It doesn’t say ‘God loves’ as though it was a potion that He handed out. It’s a much stronger statement than that. It says God IS love. Is is an interesting word. Only two letters but it implies all kinds…
Last weeks news – There was a couple of good ballgames last week. One against Ava Victory Academy on Tuesday night and with Mark Twain Thursday night. We went to town Tuesday for lunch and did some shopping then stopped by the nursing home to visit with Peggy Jenkins and…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. Prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Sunday School lesson was “A Man Is Healed” taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday School lesson we sand several songs. Special music was given by Diane Strunks and Woodrow…
We know that the weather hasn’t been very permitting for travel but we are thankful for the ones who were able to be at services on Wednesday and Sunday, and we are thankful to those who were there with us in spirit unable to travel on the treacherous roads. Wednesday…
We read our devotional from Luke 3 followed by singing led by Stan Humbyrd with LeaAnn Crum at the piano. Doyle Humbyrd gave a tribute to Eddie Turner, whose funeral was on Saturday at Clinkingbeard’s chapel with Pastor Neal, Randy Dalton and Frances Humbyrd doing the service. He was buried…
We seem to be in a pattern of icy and snow covered drives so there was no church at Mt. Tabor this week. Hopefully we will be back for this next service. Continue to pray for all those who are bereaved, sick, in need and especially the unsaved, God cares for…
Winter, I hope is about over with. I am ready for Spring. Sunday, Feb. 6th we had a good lesson given by Bro. Steve. Sister Linda and Max were on the road again. Special prayer requests were for Wayne A., Bill B., McCoy family, Gil Welton’s daughter, Connie H., and…
The weather forecasters say we have another snow storm headed our way today. It’s coming to us via Arkansas so this area may receive about three or four inches of what they describe as a white fluffy, dry snow. Well, at least it will be great for some more snow…
This Monday morning is cold and cloudy with a somewhat bad forecast, but we must be thankful for everyday the Lord gives us and strive to find all the good in each day. My son, Kent, is here with bluegrass music (gospel) on the internet. Vonda is doing my housework,…
By Mindy Crandall Missouri is one of the most central of the states in the U.S., however, it shares some of the same time-long traditions as the southern states, and the love of racing is one of them. Although there are no NASCAR racetracks in Missouri, the popularity for the…
The family of Earl Fleetwood have my sympathy. I had a phone call from Debra Reed in Simpson, Kansas. She is doing better. Brittany Torres had been over and stayed all night with her. Her husband is at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Diana Davis and Melanie Breeding were here Thursday.…
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Snow, snow and more snow, it always looks so pretty when it first comes down, but I am ready for sunshine and lots of it. I wonder how God even tries to answer all of our prayers. School kids pray for lots of snow so they don’t have to go…
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Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, February 14: Choice of Dry Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, February 15: Breakfast Pizza, Mixed Fruit, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, February 16: Ground Hog Pattie, Scrambled Egg Pattie, Slice of Bread, Choice…
TRUSTEE’S SALE In Re: Christopher C Kirk and Kathleen L Kirk, husband and wife TRUSTEE`S SALE – Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Christopher C Kirk and Kathleen L Kirk, husband and wife dated 10/28/2005, and recorded on 11/03/2005 Book 441 Page 564 in the office…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION II – PROBATE In the Matter of: ) ESTALEE E. CULVEY ) Respondent ) Case No.: 11DG-PR00003 ) NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR OF DISABLED PERSON To all persons interested in the estate of ESTALEE E. CULVEY, a disabled person: On…
TRUSTEE’S SALE In Re: Mary K Miller, a single woman TRUSTEE`S SALE – Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Mary K Miller, a single woman dated 08/02/2007, and recorded on 08/03/2007 Book 469 Page 681 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Douglas County,…
Hello from our home to your home. We hope everyone is liking snow because it sounds like we are going to get more of the beautiful white stuff. We watched several movies this week. The smell of popcorn brings everyone down to the activity center. Games were played. Cooking Club…
A small but determined group of worshippers gathered at St. Francis on Sunday, Feb. 5 in spite of the snow and ice. I appreciate the Connell family for giving me a ride in their four-wheel drive since I would not have been able to go otherwise. Feb. 5 was the…
We still have a seat for you if you don’t have a church home and if you will come and be our guest we will try our best to make you feel at home. This last Lord’s Day our morning message was, “ A Fixed Heart,” from our text in…
Well, here we are again. We still have snow and slick roads. We didn’t have many out to Sunday school but we had 16 that made it. We had a good fellowship. It’s always good to be in the house of the Lord. Joe Lafferty opened Sunday school reading the…
I still haven’t made any snow ice cream and since I’m not a big fan of ice cream, snow or otherwise, I haven’t missed it. We do have plenty of snow left if the grandkids decide they want some so everything is good. After church Sunday we joined our daughter,…
When the ice, sleet, and snow fell a week ago, Norma Stillings was happy to be safe inside, and stayed there until Friday. She is fortunate to have a son, Dan, and grandson, Alan, who are not afraid to go out on the ice. They were able to clear part…
The Wednesday evening service at Bethany Baptist Church was cancelled because the parking lot was ice covered. Several other events were postponed, but Sunday morning there was a good turn out for church. Norma Stillings sang a special song. Pastor Bob Sorensen brought a message from 2 Timothy 2:24-26, “Has…
Sunday morning services were changed due to the weather and only the second service was held. A few brave people ventured out to attend. Sunday evening was food, games and of course the Super Bowl Bash. We are sorry to hear of so many who are sick in our community…
The tranquility of Champion sits unperturbed under another coat of snow. This one was substantial, beautiful and quickly melted. The next one will be what it will be and forward-looking Champions will make the most of it. Cabin Fever has claimed few victims this season and the slowness of pace…
Jamey Herd says: SNOW, SLEET, SNOW AND MORE SNOW AND COLD TEMPERATURES seem to be the news here on Dogwood Hill. Pleasant Ridge Baptist canceled services Sunday because of the ice and snow on our parking lot and steps. We didn’t want anyone falling and getting hurt trying to attend…
I do wish we would get better weather soon. Here on McCann Ave. the snow is piled high from cleaning driveways. We have had eight inches or more. Marise and I missed our mid week Auxiliary day. I did get to church Sunday morning and from there I went on…
There is a good supply of moisture now with snow and more snow! Nature’s prediction with “kernels the shape of spoons in last falls’ persimmon seeds” is being fulfilled whether it is fact or fiction! The snow covered trees are beautiful. What a fluffy snow! Snow ice cream isn’t near…
Last weeks news – On Friday I went on the Oats bus to Ava and did some shopping then I met Tracy, Hannah and Devin and went home and spent the night with them. On Saturday I watched them play basketball then Tracy brought me home Saturday evening. Dwayne Sparks…
Opening prayer for the starting of the morning service was by Joie Welker. The dismissal to Sunday school classes was by Narvil Tetrick. Our lesson was “Healed By His Bruises.” We were very humbled by this lesson as we studied the suffering of Jesus. Because of His wounds and death…
Carol Boeddeker-Genet and many others here on Dogwood Hill are not looking forward to the storms predicted, especially the aspect of ice. The DOT is pretty good at working Hwy 14, especially Dogwood Hill. But, when the ice is on it is chancy to drive anywhere. In preparation of possibly…
On the eve of potentially bad weather, Champions are cool. Adequate preparation and youthful optimism make the whole prospect of exciting weather…well, exciting! Of course it is not easy for everyone and so intrepid Champion adventurers will be out helping where help is needed. It is Champion. The big, big,…
I hope all the forecasts were wrong and there is not a foot of snow on the ground, but if there is, I’m sure the kids are having a great time being out of school. And I am going to be sure to make some snow ice cream this time!…
I will be glad when it gets pretty out and everyone gets well and can get out and make it to church on Sunday. Pat Miller, Marie Dickey and Carol Moore all went last Monday to Gainesville to their O.E.S. School of Instruction. Pat belongs to that chapter. I went…
During Wednesday night Bible study we had eight attend services. We have been learning about ways to conduct ourselves in every day life in order to be more pleasing to God, in ways civilly, business, personal relationships, socially and with family. We had a good discussion. During Sunday morning services…
Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem. Fate awaited Him there and He knew what He was going to. Yet, on his way there between Samaria and Galilee he stopped off long enough to heal ten lepers. The story is in Luke 17:11-19. Leprosy, which is called Hansen’s disease today,…
Toni VanDyne visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson last week. They have received lots of phone calls, visits, and help from friends and family members lately. Tom preached Sunday morning. Norma Stillings attended a meeting of CHART, last Thursday at the conference room at MOCH Clinic. Friday, she drove to…
Dan Stillings sang a special song Sunday morning and accompanied himself on the guitar. There were special songs Sunday evening by the Jubilee Singers, Stillings Family Trio and the Youth group with Norma Stillings at the piano. Darlene and Sally Sorensen sang a duet with Sally at the piano, vocal…
Sunday morning message was brought from Proverbs 3:1-10, “Stewardship Is Lordship.” Sunday evening message was from Revelations 21:1-4, “Heaven, Land Of No Tears.” Tillie Fowler sang a beautiful special. There were several out with sickness this week. We pray for their quick and complete recovery. On Wednesday evening, the youth…
Every time I write, the weather changes. This time it will be a bad storm that we have not seen for a few years. People will get out and drive anyway. I hope they will stay home. All was well on Sunday at Seminole. Everyone came for the two services…
Last weeks news –Lyn Halcomb celebrated her birthday with 24 family members. They ate at Lyn’s favorite, Red Lobster and came back to her daughter’s, Shelly Parham’s for cake and ice cream. Saturday evening Connie and John Siler hosted a birthday supper for her brother, David. John got to try…
“But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed, “ Isaiah 53:5. This was our key verse this week. Brother Roy Frye read II Corinthians 5:16-21 for the devotion after congregational…
My sympathy to the Alberta Myers family. Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday and Tuesday. Reece Goforth, Quin Breeding and Donna came by on Friday. Donna, Quin and I went to town. Keith and Melanie Breeding and Megan took Macee to the doctor Saturday. She had broke…
January 27 – Caney came together Wednesday evening to study the word. We began with singing. Bro. Hi Lambeth was our leader this week. Prayer requests were taken. Bro. Jeff Shipley led us in prayer. Hi read II Timothy 2 – study the word, do not distort the word to…
Psalm 8:3-4 “When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; what is man that thou art mindful of him?” Aren’t we glad that God is mindful of His children on a day like this Tuesday. We were given plenty…
Our prayer chain went around on Friday for Lisa Mitchell. We are praying for Lisa and her family. Other prayer requests were for Brandon Murriel, Jeff Dalton, Joe Mason, Faye Humbyrd, Mary Lou Hodges, Larry Hampton, Carol Gott and Rick Crum’s brothers, Roger and Keith. Kevin Hodges prayed this prayer. …
It was a gloomy day on the outside, however, our congregation was glad to be in God’s house, ahead of the impending storm. Our prayer list continues to grow by leaps and bounds, some have been there for quite some time, new ones and so many bereaved families. Pray for…
God gave us wonderful weather for revival, the past Wednesday through Saturday evening. Services were filled with the presence of the Holy Spirit, salvation, renewing of their dedication to the Lord, baptized in the Holy Spirit and healings. We praise God and His anointing on Bro. Comer’s teaching and the…
January goes out this Monday and February is again bringing us unpleasant weather! On Wednesday Mr. Groundhog “may” come out of his hole in the ground and see his shadow, depending on what part of the country he is in, and in Pennsylvania “this” is a weather prediction. Kathy (Cowart)…
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Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, February 7: Choice of Dry Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, February 8: Breakfast Pizza, Mixed Fruit, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, February 9: Ground Hog Pattie, Scrambled Egg Pattie, Slice of Bread, Choice…
Last week, January 25th, we had twenty-one people weigh in, with a total weight-loss of sixteen and 1/4 lbs. Three people stayed the same weight. Billy was high-loser. Kathleen received a charm for walking 100 miles, and Vince received two charms for walking 200 miles. Sharon’s name was drawn to…
2011 is shaping up to be a great year, and we’re especially excited about all the great things coming up for the Ava Community Playground. A group of our volunteers braved the cold January weather and set up a table in front of the Ava Walmart. We had a chance…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt and performance of obligations secured by a deed of trust executed by Shelton-Dooms Builders, Inc., dated January 26, 2006, and recorded January 26, 2006, in Book 444, at Page 692 in the Office of the Douglas County Recorder of…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt and performance of obligations secured by a deed of trust executed by Kirk Dooms and Christy Dooms, dated April 3, 2006, and recorded April 5, 2006, in Book 447, at Page 397, Office of Re-corder of Deeds, Douglas County,…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Clint A Buchanan and Sha-non Buchanan, Husband and Wife Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Clint A Buchanan and Shanon Buchanan, Hus-band and Wife dated October 18, 2007 and recorded in the Office…
Our congregation was missing a very important member this past Lord’s Day, our Sunday school superintendent, Tom Bentley, went through a heart attack and is now recovering and getting his strength back. He seems to be doing very well. Please join us in thanking the Lord for his swift and…
Joe Lafferty opened Sunday school by reading the 67th Psalm. Wilma Hampton led the opening prayer. Lee Hampton taught our lesson in the 7th chapter of Mark. We sang Happy Birthday to Braeden Lafferty. Clara Lafferty led the offering prayer. We had questions and answers. We had congregational singing. Sue…
Sunday school opened with prayer. We had congregational singing. The little ones took up the penny march. Bro. Darrell taught Bible class. We enjoy his teachings. It’s a blessing. Esther Hankins taught the little ones. She does a great job. She sang some songs with Rachel and Rayonna. Special songs…
Bob came from Mountain Grove and got wood in for me. We’re getting ready for the snow that’s been forecasted. Bob, Linda and Christina went to church on Sunday morning. Linda visited with granddaughters of Oklahoma on Saturday and Sunday by phone. I visited with friends and family by phone…
“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due time,” I Peter 5:6. My sympathy to the Loraine Bradshaw family. Wednesday evening Tom Bentley had a heart attack. Phyllis and Travis got him in the car and drove to Ava St. John’s Clinic…
God gave us sunshine this morning. We thank Him so much. Sunday school began with a great good morning to all from Bro. Paul, as he was filling in for Bro. Marshall. We sang a good hymn. We had many prayer requests, so many health problems, our lost loved ones,…
Sunday, January 30 was the fourth Sunday after epiphany. Fr. Glen based his sermon on the gospel for the day, St. Matthew 8:1 in which Jesus heals the servant of a Roman soldier, a centurion who has come to Jesus for help. This passage continues the theme of the epiphany…
This is a letter to Carol Boeddeker-Genet from her son, Ron, in Alaska. She thought is would be appropriate to share with Herald readers this week. Mom: If it happens to interest any of my old neighbors back in Missouri, the fresh wave of snow and ice that I see…
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Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, January 31: Choice of Dry Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, February 1: Breakfast Pizza, Mixed Fruit, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, February 2: Ground Hog Pattie, Scrambled Egg Pattie, Slice of Bread, Choice…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust exe-cuted by Breanna Peterman, dated April 4, 2008, and recorded on April 8, 2008, Document No. 080748 in the Office of the Re-corder of Deeds, Douglas County, Missouri, the undersigned Succes-sor Trustee will…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: February 15, 2011 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: 100 SW 6th Street Property Owners: Delmar Guth-ery Trustee Legal description: A tract of land being a…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by Deed of Trust executed by James Chapman and Christina Chap-man, husband and wife, dated July 26, 2007 and recorded on August 7, 2007 in Book 470, Page 103, as Document No. 071992, Office of Recorder of Deeds,…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: February 15, 2011 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: 202 SW 6th Street Property Owners: Burl and Linda Miller Legal description: All of Lots 5 and…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: February 15, 2011 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: 409 W. Wash-ington Property Owners: Howard Tho-mas Legal description: A part of Lot 3, Block 2, of…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: February 15, 2011 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: 501 W. Wash-ington Property Owners: Linda and Tanya Coonts Legal description: The North 45 feet of even…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: February 15, 2011 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: 109 SW 6th Street Property Owners: Delmar Guth-ery Trustee Legal description: All of Lot 7, G. B.…
This week we had eighteen people weigh in, with a total loss of twenty-eight and 1/4 lbs. Three people stayed the same weight. Lou was high-loser. Sharon presented the program with a handout for everyone entitled, “Alphabetical Vegetables List of the Most Nutritious Vegetables”. T.O.P.S (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is…
The Ava Community Playground Core Committee met last Thursday evening at the Life Church for our regular weekly meeting. Some of the core members were unable to attend due to the snow we received that day, but overall we had a good meeting and covered a large amount of information…
1-18-11. I guess I’ve worn out the words I just can’t keep up with the time. It just rolls along so fast. It makes me feel like the horse who says I’ve fallen and can’t get up. Well, the temperature got up in the thirties and we got snow and…
Bro. Oren has been talking about the power of prayer this month. Prayer is so essential to Christians, not only because it’s a way to communicate with God, but because it is so powerful and helpful in our walk with Christ. Life is full of difficulties and roadblocks but through…
Hope everyone enjoyed the snow and got to eat some snow ice cream. My grandkids joined hundreds of other kids and enjoyed the snow by staying home from school for a couple of days. They finally got enough snow to go sledding a little while. We didn’t have any snow…
For over four thousand years, Jewish and then Christian scribes have gone to great lengths to accurately copy the manuscripts that have become the Scriptures contained in the Bible. They have been so precise that when the Jews were separated and spread throughout the Middle East and Europe over a…
We have just started planning to have a friend day, on the thirteenth of February and we really would like for you to come and bring a friend. I will try to give you more details in next weeks “Church News.” Our morning message, was taken from Galatians 5:16, the…
Sunday, January 23 was the third Sunday after epiphany; altar and vestment colors continue to be green and our hymns are the beautiful epiphany hymns, which are always sung during this season. In the Anglican tradition all elements of the service – music, vestments, scripture readings – are integrated and…
Champions are comfortable in their pastoral environs—the pleasant rural life—peaceful, simple and natural. The luxury of quiet winter days is spent viewing the glorious ‘ordinary’ of Champion in wind blown puffs of snow bursting in disintegrating monochromatic explosions—sunlit fireworks–white on white, or in the sudden revelation when familiar topography, newly…
Sunday morning service began with some instrumental music. We had prayer requests and prayer then welcoming and greeting everyone. Brother Cody Prock read a scripture then Brother Roberts brought the message from Matthew 9:27-30, “Expecting the Best In Life.” Sunday evening service was our monthly singing and we enjoyed several…
I talked with Bonnie Phipps and she said she didn’t make it to church this Sunday, but she did last Sunday. Carol Moore came by last Monday and picked me up and then we went on over to Marie Dickey’s and we went over to the lodge hall where we…
Opening prayer for the starting of our Sunday morning service was by Doug Miller. After congregational singing we were dismissed to our Sunday school classes. Our lesson was The Servants Mission To The World.” Our mission is to bring the light of Salvation to a Spirituality dark and lost world.…
From the desk of Jamey Herd comes this news: Pleasant Ridge Baptist had a nice crowd for Sunday service. There were several visitors and I would like to say welcome and we hope you come back. Pastor Carl brought a good message from the book of Luke. Laveta Ray, Susan…
A good frosty Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and happy weekend. The weather was some what better then early in the week. The snow is almost gone here at this time. Jerry and his helpers did a great job clearing the sidewalks on…
Darlene and Sally Sorensen sang a special song Sunday morning before Pastor Bob Sorensen brought a message on the rapture he called, “Are You Ready For The Take-Off?” At any moment the call could come, the Lord Jesus will descend from heaven with a shout, those who sleep in Jesus…
Claude Robertson visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson last week. Tom and Jewell have family members coming in giving them all kinds of help. Norma Stillings had a colonoscopy in Springfield last Wednesday. That meant that all day Tuesday was spent getting ready for the procedure and all day Thursday…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. Prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was, Jesus Is The Light, John 8:31-39, 42 and 47 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Sister Diane Strunks said…
We don’t have very much news this week. Barb, Jack and Miracle went to the home of Terry and Delayna Dry on Sunday. The boys helped cook Delayna’s birthday dinner. All their family enjoyed being together. Sam visited me one day and was going to get me in some wood,…
Well here we are again with a bit of news. Some of our people are still fighting colds. Maybe when spring comes it will go away. Joe Lafferty opened Sunday school by the reading the 53rd Psalms and led in prayer. Lee Hampton taught our lesson in the 6th chapter…
Plainview School got in one evening of basketball games this week on Tuesday night. They will be making up the Thursday evening games later. They won all their games. The snow came in Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Dick got ready to take DeAnn Thompson in to work Thursday morning,…
January 19 – We came together Wednesday night at Caney Church by singing. Bro. Bill Austin began service by taking prayer requests. Bro. Jeff Shipley led in prayer. Bro. Bill read James 2:14-18, 4:1-3, 15-17 and 13-16. Faith is essential, but we need to work for the Lord, show your…
What a truly wonderful day today is. God has given us another day to share His love with those we meet along our journey. Donald preached for us Sunday about having a personal relationship with God. Sunday night he preached about God wanting to make us His jewel if we…
Wednesday night Bible study on Wednesday, January 19 was led by Steve Wilkerson. Steve asked us this question, Why are you a Christian? That’s a question to really take to heart. Why am I? Some of the answers were my folks were, fear, it’s a privilege, I am suppose to…
Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here Monday morning for breakfast. Jo Stephens visited me on Wednesday. Macee was also here while Donna went to her meeting at work. Melanie Breeding came by on Thursday and Friday to bring me my mail. Donna took me to the doctor on Friday…
Last fall when cutting open some persimmon seed, and finding kernels in the shape of a spoon, we were thinking of the prediction (or myth), that we would have a lot of snow this winter. The melting snow will provide moisture, which is needed, as there hasn’t been enough rain…
It is good to see no snow out there this Monday morning. The weatherman tells us we need the moisture and I say, we need the sunshine and to get rid of this cool weather. It did get cold and streets weren’t safe for driving, but Marise got up early…
During Sunday morning services we had a pretty great turn out. We had 16 in attend morning services. We had some new visitors and want to welcome them back anytime. We started off our morning service with prayer and requests and then dismissed to our Sunday school classes. After Sunday…
Hello from our home to your home. Residents enjoyed the snow especially making snow ice cream. Maxine Lirley and Peggy Jenkins gave lessons on making snow ice cream and it was good. Here is our recipe for snow ice cream. We made two batches and everyone got to enjoy the…
Several from church attended the funeral of Sister Marie Long on Wednesday at Clinkingbeard’s Funeral Home. Our prayers are with George, Pat and Keith. We know what a vacancy is there when we lose our Mothers even when we know she is with Jesus. Our devotional reading was from Hebrews…
It was a much nicer day for church on Sunday, though some of our congregation still suffer from the “bug”. Many in the community complain of it “hanging on”. Hopefully, everyone will recover shortly and be back in church, we miss each one. Sympathy to Lloyd Shumate in the loss…
Greetings to everyone. It’s a little chilly outside today, but the weatherman says a warm up is on its way soon. We hope for the warmer days. Hope is what keeps one going and striving for better days ahead. God gave hope of better days to come to those who…
I awakened this Monday morning with more energy than I had for a while. This is a beautiful day the Lord has given us and we will enjoy it to the fullest. The Lord’s Day was a day of smiles and blessings. Everyone was back in church, about 40 strong…
By Mindy Crandall America’s best-seller, the Bible, makes reference to the fact that all things, as we know them, will eventually come to an end. For many sportsmen who have spent at least one night a week for the last several months together on the creek will also be using…
Primitive Thymes may not be thought of as a new business since it is still owned by the same couple, Brad and Amanda Evans, who purchased it in November 2009. And, actually, the business has been in Ava for quite some time. However, factor in the fact that this couple…
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Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, January 24: Choice of Dry Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, January 25: Breakfast Pizza, Banana, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, January 26: Super Bun, Fresh Fruit, String Cheese, Choice of Juice and ½…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CITY OF AVA, MISSOURI The City of Ava, Missouri will conduct a public hearing concern-ing the request for a Conditional Use Permit by Rick and Sharl Gower for property located at 301 SE 6th Avenue. The applicant is requesting a Conditional…
The build date for the Ava Community Playground is in October of 2011–we’re building on a piece of land adjacent to the MOCH Wellness Center and are very excited about this project to benefit the children of the Ava and surrounding areas. The first edition of the Playground’s Newsletter was…
Delcia Heriford was hostess for Tuesday evening Bunco in her home. Sharon Jenkins won first, Joretta Sawyer – 2nd, Lucille Collins – door prize with Sybil Heckendoorn – consolation. After one hour of games, refreshments were served to the winners and other regular members; Lucille Jenkins, Allie Gentry and Dixie…
1-10-11. We are into 2011. It’s already going fast. I appreciate the Douglas County Herald for the nice article they put in there for me being the correspondent of the week. It made me feel good. I graduated from Ava High School and still think of Ava as being my…
“For if a man think himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself,” Galatians 6:3. I got my last Christmas card Monday the 3rd. The card was mailed December 21st from Summit, Mississippi. I guess it takes longer for mail to get from Mississippi. Friday afternoon the…
Sunday school opened with a good morning from Bro. Paul who was filling in for Bro. Marshall. We had many prayer requests for the sick, the lost, our brothers and sisters in Christ, our church and each other. Sister Ulla led in prayer. We sang a good hymn for Jesus.…
Opening prayer for the start of our Sunday morning service was led by Joey Welker. Our Sunday school lesson was on “Reassurance For God’s People” for Christians to keep moving on our journey that is set by our God. We need constant assurance that He is walking beside us and…
Why do bad things happen to good people? A question many have tried to answer. In fact, a book was published with that title some years back. ‘Why?’ ‘Why me?’, ‘How could this happen?’; searching for answers to life’s difficulties usually begins with a why or a how. The end…
Susan Sinclair shares this news: Jim and Erma Cudney were pleased to have unexpected company Saturday night, as their daughter, Cindy Winslow, called up a spur of the moment gospel music session with her brother, Craig Yeager, on electric guitar, Sue Brown on piano, Violet Lakey on violin, and Susan…
Champions are pretty sure that winter is not quite over and some are hoping for some rain and snow. The ground needs it and it is well known that Champions, for the most part, love the weather no matter what it is, most of the time. Champions sympathize with other…
Debbie Cederlind came down Friday evening to her mother’s, Bonnie Phipps and stayed all night and went back home on Saturday. Last Monday we had some snow before we got up, but most of it blew away. Kendra came by in the afternoon and picked up her carrot cake and…
Joe Lafferty opened Sunday school with the reading of the 75th Psalm. Bro. Lee Hampton led the opening prayer. Bro. Lee Hampton also taught our adult class lesson in the 5th chapter of Mark. Wilma Hampton had questions and answers. She had had that sinus and cold virus. We also…
We have a small Women’s Prayer Group, which meets each Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. and we would be pleased as punch if more ladies would come and turn it into a Large Women’s Prayer Group, all are welcome. This Lord’s Day we took our text and our message from…
Sunday, January 16 was the second Sunday after epiphany. Fr. Glen based his sermon on the gospel reading for the day, the first chapter of St. Mark, which relates the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. Fr. Glen explained that the gospel readings for epiphany concentrates on the theme…
Sunday Morning service was opened with prayer requests followed by prayer then songs of praise and welcoming everyone. Brother Cody Prock read a scripture from Psalm 65:9-11. Brother Roberts brought the morning message from I Samuel 17:3-11, “Facing Your Giants.” Brother Cody brought the evening message from Acts 17:1-7, “May…
Several prayer requests were given for sick. Among those were Marie Long, Zella Menzies, Joe Mason, Lonnie Combs, Weldon Sanders, lost people, hurting people, our nation, leaders and military. Danny Johnson prayed this prayer. Happy birthday was sung to Jerry Pitts. We are glad to have Jerry and Debbie with…
Albert and Doris Elliot and Freeda Holt visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson last week. Jewell said that the “kids” are always coming in. Tom attended church with them, Sunday. Sam said that he did not have any news to report. He has been eating at the Senior Citizens now…
Bethany Baptist Church held its January semi-annual business meeting, Wednesday evening. Dan Stillings gave the 2010 financial report and presented the proposed budget for 2011. The congregation approved both the financial report and the proposed budget. The congregation agreed to contribute to the support of the Lighthouse Baptist Ministries of…
It has been a busy couple of weeks. The weather remains cold and we just really want to start gardening. It will be fun to look at seed catalogs and plan for spring. We have finished the book “The Black Kettle Ride” and are starting a new book titled “Al…
Wednesday, January 12, Bible study was led by Steve Wilkerson. He talked about the “The Great Commandment – Love, Charity, Christian love, Agape, the love of God or Christ for mankind, the brotherly or spiritual love of one Christian for another.” The Old Testament has twenty scriptures with love in…
Hello everyone. Hope you had a wonderful week. God kept us safe through the bad weather and even gave us a warm place to come home to. When the temperature is down to 0. I really am thankful for a warm house. We did cancel church Wednesday night because of…
A good Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a great weekend. The sun is slow on coming up this morning and it looks kind of dreary here to say the least. It looks like good weather for ducks. We want to send get-well wishes to all…
Last weeks news – While Dick and I were in town last week, we rain into Randy Jenkins and Susan. We visited with them while having lunch. They had returned from Nebraska Sunday evening. Susan has folks out there. After that we all visited with Peggy in the nursing home.…
We had good services. Bro. Dan opened up in prayer and then led in some congregational songs. The children took up the penny march. Bro. Darrel taught the Sunday school lesson from Luke, chapter 3. We missed Esther at church and so did the girls. Bro. Garry preached Sunday morning…
We had several visitors this past week. Bob came from Mtn. Grove with a friend and worked on a drain that was frozen. Another day, Bob and Susie came and filled my porch with wood. We visited with Barb, Jack and Miracle one evening and had supper with them. Friends…
A very damp, chilly day here in Ava today as we are quilting here at church today. We just got back from eating out for our lunch. There is seven of us here today working. We’ve had several things we came together and prayed about. We have a beautiful quilt…
During Wednesday evening Bible study we had a good discussion. We went over rules for a happier marriage, outlined by the Bible. We had 11 attend Bible study. During Sunday morning services we had 13 attend. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Clark family in their times of loss.…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. Prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was, Who Is Jesus, John 7:14-18, 37-39 and 50-52 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Bro. Raymond Haden brought the…
Last weeks news –I read Ruby Satterfield’s column, Little Creek. It is always a joy. She wrote of the death of Rev. Mark Degase and that was so sad. Her writings sure warm your heart. I have never met her, but I know I would really enjoy visiting with her.…
I will try and jot a bit of news this Monday morning. Last week was such a cold week and not much going on. Chris Hartzell had dinner and visited last Saturday with her grandma, Ann Collins. Janet and Katlyn Smith visited after school Monday evening with Agnes Williams. Trish…
This Monday at 2 p.m. I was hopeful the sun would break through and it still could from the way it is looking. I love the sunshine. I lived in Oregon for fifty years where the sun seldom shined. I am thankful for our little snow last week and not…
“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me, “ Psalm 51:10. Brother Roy read I Kings 8:33-40 for the devotion after congregational singing. We had testimonies and Pastor David sang for the special. We missed several who were out. Pastor David preached from…
Donna Dodson, Melanie and Macee Breeding were here for lunch on Monday. Rheba Pool and Freckles came by and gave me a cookbook for my birthday. Debra Reed of Kansas called this week. Michael Dodson, Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding went to Nixa on Friday morning. Mrs. Karen Etheridge, Donna…
This January weather is no respecter of persons. It has been a rude awakening for anyone who wasn’t prepared for the cold blast! Wednesday night service was called off at Lilly Ridge Church because of the cold temperatures. Anna Larson enjoyed a weeks visit from her daughter, Diana Woodward, of…
I will try to write what I know of the news from our community. Almost all were out to church Sunday and we were thankful and blessed by being together in worship of our Savior, Jesus Christ and to study the scriptures. Danny did a good job of instruction and…
January 16 – Sunday school at Caney began with singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone. Prayer requests were taken. Bro. Bill Shipley led our hearts in prayer. Jack read I Kings 8:33-40 for our devotional. After Sunday school, happy birthday was sung to Vanessa Mills. God bless her. She is…
It looks like Old Man Winter is about to take center stage again. Everyone around here is getting more firewood ready for another round of cold weather. Four or five degrees above zero are not exactly the heat wave temperatures that we’ve been dreaming of lately. Well, like I told…
It’s a beautiful, sunny, white day today as I write this. Most schools were closed because of this snow today and we didn’t quilt today, just a little too cold we thought. I guess the flu is going around, both my granddaughters were sick Sunday and Monday. I haven’t called…
This week, January 4th, we had sixteen people weigh in, with a total weight-loss of nine and 1/2 lbs. Evelyn E. was high-loser. We are pleased to welcome Lou as a new member. Rosie’s name was drawn from those losing weight after the Christmas holiday, and she received a charm. …
Hello from our home to your home. I have been on vacation for a couple of weeks, so I will try and get everyone up on the news. Christmas was a wonderful time around our home. The Spirit of Christmas was in our home. The community of Ava was awesome.…
During Wednesday evening Bible study we have been discussing the foundation of the family being built on Christ. This week we have been going through the duties of the husband to the wife and vice versa. We had 16 in attendance during Sunday morning services. We had prayer requests and…
Our prayer chain was called this week for Veronica and Miracle. As we came together on our Lord’s Day, we read our devotional from Exodus 15. Many prayer requests were shared for sick and hurting people, lost loved ones, our nation, troops and leaders. LeaAnn Crum prayed this prayer. Happy…
We had a cold and windy day Sunday, people still out with the bug, but we continue to carry on. We appreciate the faithful ones that are always there. There are so many on our prayer list, friends, family, church families, especially the lost. Brother Dennis read from Ephesians and…
This Monday afternoon the snow is slowly falling. We can get from one to three inches by morning and colder the next few days. It could be a lot worse. It was cold when going to church Sunday, but all was there for Pastor Don’s sermon on Fit For Life.…
Donna Dodson came by on Monday and she and Macee were here on Tuesday. Wednesday was my birthday. Donna and Macee brought me breakfast. Gene and Rheba Pool and Jo came in the afternoon. Jo brought a cake. I received phone calls from my sister Juanita of Illinois and my…
“Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else,” Isaiah 45:2. Brother Roy read Exodus 15:11-18 for the devotion after the singing by the congregation. Please pray for Weldon Sanders, Mike Jones, Jacki Lafferty, Rick Bailey, Gene…
Is it possible that the first half of January is almost past? It seems as if the holidays were just yesterday. Yes, time passes fast and we should make everyday count by serving the one that gives us each and every day. The Lord our God has given us life,…
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Noah L. Eubanks, An Unmarried Man, dated July 5, 2007, recorded on July 5, 2007 as Document No. 071664, in Book 468, Page 212, Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Douglas County, Missouri, the…
TRUSTEE’S SALE In Re: Christopher C Kirk and Kath-leen L Kirk, husband and wife For default in the payment of debt and performance of obligation de-scribed in and secured by Deed of Trust executed by Christopher C Kirk and Kathleen L Kirk, husband and wife dated 10/28/2005, and recorded on…
TRUSTEE’S SALE In Re: Mary K Miller, a single woman For default in the payment of debt and performance of obligation de-scribed in and secured by Deed of Trust executed by Mary K Miller, a single woman dated 08/02/2007, and recorded on 08/03/2007 Book 469 Page 681 in the office…
Our attendance was better today. We still have some out sick. The virus seems to go from one to the other. Our visitors were Ellis and Roseann Carpenter. Ellis led in prayer before the lesson. Lee Hampton taught our lesson in Mark, the fourth chapter. Parable of the mustard seed,…
Sunday school opened with a good morning from Bro. Marshall. We sang a song for Jesus. Bro. Marshall asked for prayer requests. We had many for the lost, the sick, our families, our friends, our church and each other. Sister Mary led in prayer. Bro. Marshall read scripture from II…
Sunday was a beautiful Lord’s Day at Oak Grove. Our morning message was “The Providence of God” taken from the book of Esther for our text. Our evening message was from Luke 5:26 in regard to the many, “Strange Things” spoken of in the Bible, how we are to understand…
Well, I guess we’re all wondering how much snow we’ll get this week and in the next few days. I’ve been staying at home the past few days. James spent one afternoon with me. Carol, Robert and Chris Johnson visited Linda and Bob on Saturday evening. Bob and Linda visited…
Sunday, January 9 was the first Sunday after epiphany; altar and vestment colors are green, the color of growth and new life. The word epiphany is from the Greeks for manifestation and commemorates the manifestation or showing forth of the Christ child to the world as represented by the Magi,…
Carol Moore came and picked me and Marie Dickey up last Monday and we went to our O.E.S. meeting where we had our D.D.G.M. visiting that night. I got a different C-PAP machine last Tuesday and it seems to be doing better than the one I had. Marsha came by…
Morning service was opened with the little ones doing a praise song for the congregation. They did an awesome job, thanks to their leaders. We had a beautiful special about all of the wagon tracks being gone from around the church. Brother Roberts brought the morning message from Matthew 26:…
My how time does get away from me. I had ever intention of getting my news in last week and the first thing I knew it was too late. Life can be that way also, we can have good intentions of getting ready to make things right with God before…
It’s important to make a living. Anyone trying to carve a place first concentrates on food and clothing. The challenge to have both is attacked with sincerity. But, it says in Matthew 6:25-32 not to worry about food or clothing. God takes care of those things. After all, isn’t He…
In Champion in January of 2011, numerologists are having a field day—01-02-2011—come on. Then there was 01-10-2011, and of course 01-11-11 and soon 01-20-2011—all very interesting stuff and frequently adding up to 3, 5, or 7. Numerology notwithstanding, in Champion the high level of civility manifescent in the populace is…
Susan Sinclair sends us this news about Dogwood Nazarene Church: We had a good service and dinner afterward on Sunday, though it was a little chilly, but it is January and is not surprising. Our board meeting went smoothly, in fact, several of the members commented on how wonderful it…
A good snow and cold Tuesday 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…
Saturday, January 8 was our ladies meeting. We were few in numbers, but the Lord blessed. Linda’s scripture was Luke 18:35-43. A blind beggar heard the crowd passing and asked what was going on. They told him to be quiet, he cried all the more. God heard, stopped and the…
January 2 – The first service of 2011 at Caney began with singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone. Prayer requests were taken. Bro. Jeff Shipley led our hearts in prayer. Jack read Psalms 106:40-48 for our devotion. After Sunday school happy birthday was sung to Melba Austin, Tracy Shipley and…
Kent and Lindsey McBay were guests at Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday. Kent and Lindsey are planning to start a church in Mesa, Arizona just outside Phoenix. Kent and Lindsey grew up in Tanner, Alabama where they both attended the First Baptist Church. They had been active in church activities and…
R.E. Helsley of Mansfield and Gary Emrick of Ava visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson last week. The family comes in all the time and are very good to help Tom and Jewell with everything from providing good food to taking them to doctor visits. Their son, Lowell Johnson, is…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. Prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was, Jesus The Bread of Life, John 6:32-34 and 41-44 and 66-69. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Prayer was given by Bro. Woodrow…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. Prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was, Jesus The Bread of Life, John 6:32-34 and 41-44 and 66-69. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Prayer was given by Bro. Woodrow…
During Wednesday evening services we had 14 in attendance, which is a larger group than what we are used to. We had a good discussion on the involvement of the word being the foundation for the family. Sunday morning services we had 14 in attendance. We started out with prayer…
Friday, on New Year’s Eve morning, we were still in bed when our neighbor called to make sure that we were aware of the tornado warning that was for our immediate area. Of course, we knew nothing of what was going on. That was one rude awakening that was most…
Several prayer concerns were shared. Among those were Weldon, Joe, Veronica, Lonnie, Carol, Bonita tornado victims, Eddie, Melissa’s grandpa, Marie Long and the names in our book on the altar. Doyle Humbyrd prayed this prayer. We sang happy birthday to Melissa Dalton. Brad Siler and Aaron Dalton received our Lord’s…
As this new year begins, Mt. Tabor Church would like to send our wishes for a peaceful, healthy, year for you and your loved ones. We hope to be able to make a difference in the lives of those around us and to encourage and support those in need, please…
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things become new,” II Corinthians 5:17. Brother Roy read Psalm 106:40-48 for the devotion after Sister Shirley led the singing. Pastor David prayed then we went to our classes. Pastor David…
The family of Jess (Driskell) Tetrick of West Plains have my sympathy. John and Jo visited Gene and Rheba Wednesday. Megan and Macee visited with the Koops Thursday. Donna and I went to Wal-Mart Friday. Those going to Hollister, Missouri Saturday to visit Danny Bushong and Onna Bushong were Donna…
Such sad news this New Year from Little Creek! I have always written the tribute as each of our loved ones have passed from us one by one. With Mark it is so hard to believe or understand and accept. We say he was too young and had so much…
This sunshine looks and feels good this Monday afternoon. It is shining in my south windows, but with a chill outside. Sunday morning at Seminole, we begin the New Year with the challenge of being “Fit For Life!” This series of messages will challenge us to examine our lives as…
1-3-11. Well, we’ll never see 2010 anymore, will we? I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas, a happy new year and a good 2011 all year long. My family did our Christmas early this year due to all their work schedules so that was good that we all got together…
Well another year has arrived and I hope it will be better for everyone than last year. Debbie Cederlind, Kaylynn Todd and Courtnie Vigesaa and Wylie came down Thursday to Bonnie Phipps and then Cecelia Edwards came over to visit with them while they were down. Bonnie said Chris, Courtnie…
Sunday school opened with a big hello from Bro. Paul who was filling in for Bro. Marshall. Prayer requests were given and there were many. Prayer was led by Sister Mary. We sang a song for Jesus. Our Sunday school leader for today was Sister Naomi. She used Acts 7:38-60…
We enjoyed a crisp, Lord’s Day at Oak Grove this 2nd day of the New Year. Our morning message was “Grass and Grain” from the parable in the 13th chapter of Matthew, about the “tares in the wheat.” The point being that we are not to engage in pulling tares,…
Sunday, January 2 was the second Sunday after Christmas Day. After a Sunday of red for St. Stephen’s Day, altar cloths and vestments are white for Christmas. Fr. Glen based his sermon on the reading for the epistle, Isaiah 61, in which the prophet tells the Hebrews that God has…
The new year has begun with cold, but sunny weather today. We are thankful there is no snow or ice. The holiday season was wonderful, but the quiet of January has its good points. Time to think about gardening, time to cook all those warm soups and also time to…
Sunday morning service was opened with prayer requests, prayer and welcoming while singing praise songs. Brother Roberts brought the morning message from Revelation 3:14-22, “Spiritual Reality Check.” Evening service was presented by Brother Roberts as a devotion of encouragement for living a better Christian life in 2011. Bob and Nora…
Some of the young folks at Bethany Baptist Church ate pizza and played games on New Year’s Eve. Sunday, January 9 Kent and Lindsey Mebay and their four children will be guests at Bethany Baptist Church. They are church planters to Phoenix, Arizona. There will be lunch in the fellowship…
Billy Fletcher went out to the home of Charlie Lindberg on New Year’s Day. Billy’s brother, Donald Fletcher, of Fair Grove visited with him, Monday. Tom Stillings and Joyce Greenwood of Ozark, Harlan and Cathy Lupton of Billings, Cliff and Debra Bohnstedt of Springfield and Stanley Stillings of Squires had…
Susan Sinclair sends us this: Happy New Year to everyone. God loves us, and thanks to Jesus we are able to have a friendship with God. God wants everyone to know Him freely in this way, and Jesus told us to tell people and how to show people that God…
Champions stand at the portal of their new year shoulder to shoulder with optimism, purpose, tolerance, curiosity, compassion, love and gratitude. Quite a snazzy bunch. It has been five years since the big ice storm that devastated Springfield and made news the world around. It seems that exciting things go…
It’s simple. Motivation is everything. It says in Luke 6:45 that a good man has a good heart and a bad (evil) man has a bad heart. Good people do good things and bad people do bad things. Let’s refine it a little more. In Colossians 3: 24-25 there will…
The Wednesday night Bible study meets at 7:00 p.m. Our teacher is Steve Wilkerson. Steve had some questions for us Wednesday evening. He asked us if we were hungry? Psalms 42:2, my heart panteth after God, my soul thirsteth for God. Water is an absolute necessity for the whole human…
“But by the grace of God I am what I am and His grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain, but I laboured more abundantly than they all, yet not I but the grace of God which was with me, “ I Corinthians 15:10. Ted and Linda…
We’ve enjoyed a beautiful sunny Monday here and the weekend wasn’t bad either. Anyway, the days were sunny, not so cold. I was sorry about the tornado storms reported. The Ava area did okay, but several counties weren’t so lucky. Jerry and I went to Branson last Monday. Tuesday, I…
Well, happy new year to all my friends and neighbors! I’m not one to make a resolution, but I plan on trying to make some changes for the better. I went over and helped Beverly one day last week. We didn’t get much work done, but I enjoyed being over…
Strange weather conditions hit hard on New Year’s Eve day. Your heart goes out seeing all the loss of homes and etc. It was getting close around here. Rex and Shirley Halcomb visited us New Years Eve that evening and brought us an anniversary card and gift. We had a…
A good Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a great weekend. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have lost a loved one. May God bless you in your time of…
We got some rain out of the two storms that come our way. We are so lucky not to get a tornado like some got. Some things cannot be replaced such as pictures and many keepsakes. Charlie Hampton and Tony Richards came by for a short visit Sunday. They went…
We have started a new year. Hope everyone has a good year. Bro. Dan opened up in prayer. Bro. Darrel taught a good lesson from Luke 3. Bro. Garry preached a good message from John 14, Strengthen Our Faith. He preached Sunday night from II Timothy3:6 and Revelations 3:10-22. We…
There was not many in attendance at Breedon. We have lots of people who are sick including this writer. A lot of viruses still affecting lots of people. Lee Hampton taught our lesson in the third chapter of St. Mark, where Jesus heals the withered hand. It sure is wonderful…
Another year is coming to the end and a new year is beginning. Through the years I have tried to think of cute sayings to put in cards that I send, like have a great 2008. May 2009 be mighty fine. Now in 2010 I didn’t do that. This year…
We had good services Sunday. Bro. Dan opened up in prayer then he led us in some songs. The children then took up the penny march. Bro. Darrel taught a good lesson from Luke. Bro. Garry brought a good message. Sunday night we had good service and God was there…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. Prayer was given by Bro. Woodrow Coonce. Sunday school lesson was, The Necessary Birth, John 3:1-7 and 13-18 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Prayer was given by Sister Naida…
Our church continues to have many folks suffering with the “bug”, as well as other ailments, please pray for each of these. We are glad to hear reports of those who are on the mend after serious health problems, thankful for each of these. Mae Cox had the misfortune of…
It is very good to see the sunshine again this Monday. Our Christmas weather has been dark and gloomy with snow on the rooftops for Christmas Day and cold. This weeks weathers report sounds good to me. At Seminole we had one service at 10:00 a.m. Sunday and Christmas Eve…
12-27-10 – Happy birthday to my daughter, Anita, today and many, many more to come. If she keeps on she going to catch up with me. The kids came out here on Saturday the 18th to have our family get together. It was so good to have them all here…
Thursday evening we enjoyed a good time of singing Christmas songs. We had about 27 people attend. Everyone got to leave with a goodie bag prepared by some of our members. During Sunday morning service we had 13 people attend services. We started out with prayer requests and dismissed to…
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Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, January 10: Choice of Dry Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, January 11: Breakfast Pizza, Mixed Fruit, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, January 12: Super Bun, Fresh Orange, String Cheese, Choice of Juice and…
The Spurlock Family gathered at the Squires Community Center for their annual Christmas Eve Celebration. This year was most likely the 105th time that the descendants of Charles and Addie Spurlock came together again to celebrate Christmas. The hosts were Joan and Kit Clark, and even with bad weather predicted…
LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given to the quali-fied voters of the Ava R-I School Dis-trict of Ava, MO that three members will be elected to the Board of Educa-tion for a term of three years each at the April 5, 2011 election. The opening date for candidates to file…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE A default has accrued on a certain note secured by a deed of trust exe-cuted by, Oscar Mathis and Dorrece Mathis dated 9/14/2006 and recorded on 10/18/2006 in Book 455, Page 249, in the Recorder’s office for Douglas County, Missouri. The successor trus-tee will on January…
Last Weeks News – Another Christmas time has come and gone and wintertime weather has moved in. No falling weather hindered traffic here, though many states in the east were snow bound. The west has mudslides, which destroyed homes and roads. We were fortunate. As Paralee Rea had acquired a…
Last Weeks News – Greetings on this cold Monday morning. I am hoping all had a good Christmas. I appreciate the Herald staff for the Christmas gift. A nephew, Gary Leroy, of Chanute, Kansas came on Monday and visited until Wednesday with me, also, a step-son, Pat Daugherty and granddaughter,…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. Prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was, John 5:8-13 and 24-27 and 41-44 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Special music was performed by Ivona Pierson,…
Happy New Year to everyone. Bob, Linda and I just had a quiet evening at home. On Sunday, I stayed in and Bob and Linda went on to church. Saturday evening, Bob and Linda visited with Barb, Jack and Miracle. Last Tuesday, Barb Williams went with Bob and Linda to…
Doug Miller opened our Sunday morning service with prayer. After congregational singing, our Sunday school lesson was “I Am Your Redeemer.” Our Redeemer sets us free from our sins, He created us and when we sin, God does not rest until He wins us back and fellowship is restored. Special…
Norma Stillings played Christmas songs at Kabul Nursing Home, Wednesday afternoon, Rocky Ridge in Mansfield, Friday afternoon, and the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Christmas morning. She visited with a few residents at these facilities. Many nursing home residents have a hard time at Christmas if they do not…
Susan Sinclair sends this: We had a wonderful Christmas day, and this year for the first time our family and friends were able to share the celebration of Christ in my new home. Mom and Dad, (Frank and Shirley), my brother Steve and his boys Sam and Ben, myself and…
Sunday morning service opened with welcoming a new addition to our church family, Little Mister Aaron Michael Hampton, He is such a beautiful (handsome) little fellow. Congratulations Mike and Regina. Prayer requests were given then prayer. Special song was wonderfully done by Sister Joyce Erickson. The morning message was brought…
Champion hearths and homes are full to the brim with holiday cheer and kinfolks. Champion refrigerators are full of leftovers and little dabs of all kinds of cranberry goop. It is a wonderful time of the year when the stresses are over and folks can just settle back to enjoy…
New Year’s Eve is this Friday. Consider this your invitation to join us for our New Year’s Watch, which starts at 10 p.m. Friday and will go until…until it’s over. Some of the ‘oldies but goodies’ don’t think they can stay awake that long. So, napping is okay. There are…
Happy New Year to all and happy birthday on December 24 to my aunt, Rhoda Thomas, who celebrated 95 years. Her son, Ronnie said the family was getting together Christmas Day if no ice. Christmas Day David Halcomb invited his parents, Junior and Betty Halcomb, his sister and husband, Connie…
Well, Christmas is over, which is kind of sad, all the hoop and holler and excitement is over for this year. We at Breedon had a wonderful Christmas. The economy affected us some, but the Lord always provides. Not many came out Sunday for church and Sunday school. Some of…
Opening prayer for Sunday morning service was given by Joie Welker. After congregational singing and dismissal to Sunday school, we had our lesson on “I Will Be With You”. We left our class with the assurance that no matter what happen to us, God is still with us and is…
Well, I suppose everyone has been busy with Christmas get-togethers the past few weeks. The twenty-first, Linda and Bob had twenty grandchildren and great grandchildren and family members for a dinner and gifts. The nineteenth was our church Christmas party. The twenty-fourth, Bob, Linda and I went to Mansfield for…
We trust that you had a blessed Lord’s Day. We certainly did, and just to bring you up to date, we also had a great midweek time in the Lord when we went Christmas caroling Wednesday afternoon and evening. The morning message this Sunday morning was taken from Judges 17,…
Sunday, December 26 was the first Sunday after Christmas and is also the feast of Saint Stephen. The church was ablaze with the color red with poinsettias around the altar and red vestments and altar linens in honor of the martyr Stephen; red is used on the feasts of martyrs.…
“Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in day of Herod the king, behold there came wise men from the east of Jerusalem saying, where is he that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the east and are come to worship…
A good Tuesday morning to all our readers. Another holiday has passed and the next one is to come then a new year will be here. We hope everyone had a safe and good weekend. The weather was somewhat warmer and the wind not so strong, but still cold. We…
If you were dreaming of a white Christmas, your dream came true; barely. It was a nice treat to look outside and see the white stuff, beautifully, coming down on Christmas morning. Our family had a wonderful Christmas Day together. How about you? There was no gift exchange, but we…
Gifts were exchanged, pictures were taken and a big dinner with all the trimmings were served at Bonnie Phipps’ house on Christmas. Bonnie said when they started taking pictures they put her in a chair and they all gathered around her then some would get out of the picture and…
December 22 – Caney Church came together Wednesday evening by singing. Bro. Hi Lambeth was our leader this week. He opened service by taking prayer requests. Bro. Jeff Shipley led in prayer. Bro. Hi read Jeremiah 36:1-10, 14-19 and 37:1-5. God’s word will not be destroyed. His words are true.…
Reece and Megan Goforth spent two days with Grandma Glenda and family. Joeand I visited Thursday night with Gene and Rheba Pool. David and Donna Dodson visited Friday with Mike and Corrina and Chase and Bryse. It was Mike’s birthday. They then visited Keith, Melanie and kids. Butch and Diana…
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 6:23 was the scripture Pastor David used for God’s message Sunday morning. Have you accepted the gift God sent to us? If you have you are grateful this time…
Wednesday evening Bible study was led by Steve Wilkerson. The subject was, “Intercessary Prayer”. Scriptures were II Timothy 2:15, Genesis 3:8-11, Psalm 27:4, Luke 10:38-42, I Kings 19:9-13, I Samuel 3:1-10, Luke 6:46-49. The homework given was to spend an hour just listening to and thinking about God and to…
Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center invited the families of all their residents to join their loved ones to have lunch last week. I sat with Peggy Jenkins, my sister-in-law, and two of her children and their spouses, Oliver Lee and Liz and Randy and Sue. The food was great…
Wednesday evening Bible study was cancelled due to bad weather. Sunday morning we had 39 in attendance. Norma Jones opened the service reading Luke 2: 7-14. Linda Roberts taught Sunday school from Jeremiah 32. The Teen class studied about the “Trinity”, using scriptures John 1: 1-2, 14, 3, 32-33; Genesis…
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord,” Luke 2:11. Please don’t forget about Jesus this Christmas. He is the reason we celebrate. We give gifts to those we love just as God gave us His most precious gift,…
Donna and Macee were here Monday for breakfast. Debra Reed called Wednesday. She had been sick, but doing better. Butch and Diana were here Saturday. Diana and Jolisa and Willie and Ashlin were here Sunday evening. Donna and I went to Dollar General Sunday. Lisa and Seth visited Sunday with…
Mt. Tabor Church had a wonderful time in our service and Christmas program Sunday morning. It was originally to be held Friday night, however, due to families being out of town and illness, we changed our plans. We were blessed to have a great group with several visitors. We appreciate…
Hello from our home to your home, the holiday season is now in full swing. Santa Claus has been here a couple of times already, but the real Santa is scheduled to visit Thursday, December 23rd at 2:30 p.m. Girdner Church and Redbank Church were here on the 5th. Larry…
Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, January 3: No School Tuesday, January 4: Choice of Dry Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, January 5: Super Bun, Banana, String Cheese, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Thursday, January 6: Biscuits and Sausage Gravy,…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Lisa D Ellison, A Single Person Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Lisa D Elli-son, A Single Person dated April 15, 2003 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Mikki Johnson and Beth A Johnson, Husband and Wife Trus-tee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Mikki John-son and Beth A Johnson, Husband and Wife dated November 2, 2001 and recorded in the Office…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Lorrie Hallmark, A sin-gle woman Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Lorrie Hallmark, A single woman dated No-vember 27, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Douglas County,…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Clint A Buchanan and Shanon Buchanan, Husband and Wife Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Clint A Buchanan and Shanon Buchanan, Hus-band and Wife dated October 18, 2007 and recorded in the Office…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Vincent Hunn and Kim-berly J Hunn Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Vincent Hunn and Kimberly J Hunn dated July 31, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of…
ROAD WORK NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Paper bids not exceeding a mone-tary value of $250,000 and electronic bids submitted through the BidExpress website for constructing or improving Route Y, Job J8L1111D, Douglas County, will be received by the Com-mission until 11:00 o’clock a.m. (pre-vailing local time) on 01/21/2011. Pa-per bids not…
ROAD WORK NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Paper bids not exceeding a mone-tary value of $250,000 and electronic bids submitted through the BidExpress website for constructing or improving Route Various, Job J8P2294, Christian, Dallas, Douglas, Hickory, Ozark, Taney, Texas, Webster, Wright Coun-ties, will be received by the Commis-sion until 11:00 o’clock a.m.…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: January 18, 2011 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: 303 W. Wash-ington Property Owners: Delmar Guth-ery, Trustee Legal description: The East 130 feet of Block Two…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: January 18, 2011 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: 301 W. Wash-ington Property Owners: Brent and Karla Davis Legal description: ALL THAT PART OF THE SE…
NOTICE REZONINGPUBLIC HEARING Date: January 18, 2011 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: R-2 Two-Family Residential Proposed zoning: R-3 Multi-Family Residential Street location: 301 SE 6th Ave-nue Property Owners: Sharl Gower Legal description: Lot 1 WF Reynolds Addition 178 x 104 Protests may…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: January 18, 2011 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: 403 W. Wash-ington Property Owners: Howard Tho-mas Legal description: A PART OF LOT 3 BLOCK 2 W.W.…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: January 18, 2011 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: 309 W. Wash-ington Property Owners: Jackie O. Sigler Legal description: A PART OF LOTS 2 AND 3…
Last Weeks News – We stood to read our devotional from John 4 as we began our Sunday school. Prayer requests were given. Among those were Joe Mason, Donna Dale, Tammy Call, our soldiers away from home this Christmas and the names in our book on the altar. Peggy Miller…
Dan Stillings sang a special song Sunday morning and the Jubilee Singers sang one in the evening. Pastor Bob Sorensen brought a message from the book of Jeremiah 18:1-6, “Broken in the Potter’s Hands” Jeremiah lived in the days when Judah had become so caught up in idolatry, corruption, moral…
