Lowell Johnson is still staying with his parents, Tom and Jewell Johnson, to help out for a time. Tom and Jewell have had lots of phone calls and visits. Lenora Burton, Gary Streight, Paul Welch, Raymond and Naida Haden, and Nora Mae Edwards all have visited in the last week.…
Pastor Bob and Darlene Sorensen, Luke and Sally entertained members of Bethany Baptist Church and friends in their home Friday evening. There was a lot of good food for the occasion and lots of good conversation. The folks at Bethany Baptist Church enjoyed the Soup and Pie Fellowship, Sunday evening…
Carol Boeddeker-Genet reports that not much is going on up on Dogwood Hill of which she is aware. A few have put up Christmas lights and the traffic heading to Springfield is heavy. The Ganzer family had moved from Dogwood to Arkansas but I see they have returned. Some of…
This time of the year Champions are much given over to reminiscing. Remembered events are often more clear after a passage of time and things that happened this morning or yesterday have to have been significant to compete with a favorite childhood memory or some global event. Some of those…
Saturday night and Sunday cold wind chilled the December shopping, and church attendance also, as it was hard to wrap up enough to keep warm. Roger and Lanell Long and Rhonda Newton made a trip to Georgia in November and visited Rhonda’s cousin, Renee (Lewis) Melton. They went on to…
NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re: ORA DENIA STAMPER TRUST To all persons interested in the es-tate of Ora Denia Stamper, decedent. The undersigned, Randall Stamper is acting as Successor Trustee under a trust, the terms of which provide that the debts of the decedent may be paid by the Successor…
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…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION ONE In re the matter of: ) BETHANY DELAINE SCHROEDER, ) Petitioner ) Case No.: 10DG-CC00295 ) NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME On December 7, 2010, the Circuit Court of Douglas County, Missouri entered judgment in Cause Number 10DG-CC00295, changing the…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION ONE In re the matter of: ) BETHANY DELAINE SCHROEDER, ) Petitioner ) Case No.: 10DG-CC00295 ) NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME On December 7, 2010, the Circuit Court of Douglas County, Missouri entered judgment in Cause Number 10DG-CC00295, changing the…
Calendar Of Events This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Fourth Saturday Night Singing at Mt. Olive/Highlonesome will be cancelled this month and…
The Douglas and Ozark Counties Retired Teachers and Other School Personnel met for lunch Tuesday, December 14 at the Highway House Café in Ava, Missouri. Christmas music was provided by members of the Ava High School music department under the direction of Michelle Wolfskill. Betty Moore opened the meeting with…
PUBLIC NOTICE Douglas County Senior Citizen Housing Association Inc., known as Red Bud Village, will hold a meeting January 10 at 10 am for the purpose of electing two board members. The meet-ing will be held at the community room of Red Bud Village. 12-23-14-1t…
Last Weeks News – Sunday morning service was opened with congregational singing of Christmas carols. Brother Roberts brought the message from Matthew 1:18-25, “Problems and Promises of Christmas.” Tillie Fowler did a beautiful job of singing a special. At 11:00 A.M., the children between 3-10 years of age, gave a…
I wonder how many people have a welcome mat that says “Merry Christmas!” I know I don’t. I think my New Year’s Resolution will be to get a “Merry Christmas” mat. I found it as a suggestion in a little book called, “101 Ways to Have a Christian Christmas”. Sometimes…
This Lord’s Day was a windy, winter day, but the warmth of Christian fellowship made it a wonderful day in the Lord. Our morning message came from Luke 1:26-38 and our focus was on the “Preparations” that were made for the coming of the Lord. We make extensive and elaborate…
PUBLIC NOTICE The 2011 proposed budget of Doug-las County will be available for review by the public at the office of the County Clerk in the Douglas County Court-house on December 30, 2010. A public hearing on the budget will be held on January 10, 2011 at the County Commissioner’s…
TRUSTEE’S SALE In Re: Christopher C Kirk and Kath-leen L Kirk, husband and wife TRUSTEE`S SALE – For default in the payment of debt and performance of obligation described in and secured by Deed of Trust executed by Christo-pher C Kirk and Kathleen L Kirk, hus-band and wife dated 10/28/2005,…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Ronnie E. Trent and Tina R. Trent, dated December 26, 2008, and recorded on January 20, 2009, Document No. 090101 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Douglas County, Missouri,…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE In Re: Scott E Croney and Vironica A Croney, husband and wife TRUSTEE`S SALE – For default in the payment of debt and performance of obligation described in and secured by Deed of Trust executed by Scott E Croney and Vironica A Croney, hus-band and wife…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, STATE OF MISSOURI CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES INC) Plaintiff , ) Vs. ) Carolyn Kinglsey, ) Defendant. ) Cause No.: 10DG-CC00286 ) NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The State of Missouri to Defendant, Carolyn Kingsley: You are hereby notified that an ac-tion has…
IN THE 44TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI In the Estate of: ) JAMES H DENNEY, ) Deceased. ) Case No. 10DG-PR00040 ) NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED (Supervised Administration) To All Person Interested in the Es-tate of JAMES H. DENNEY, Dece-dent: On December 21, 2010, the last will…
IN THE 44TH CIRCUIT COURT DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of: ) RICHARD ERLE SMITH ) Deceased. ) Case No. 10DG-PR00068 ) NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION GRANTED (Independent Administration) To All Person Interested in the Es-tate of RICHARD ERLE SMITH, De-cedent: On December 21, 2010, the…
“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” could very well describe the Seymour T.O.P.S. Chapter 1205 recent Christmas celebration. After a short meeting and dismissal, members enjoyed a festive and healthy potluck meal. Members and their families shared an evening of fellowship followed by a Christmas-ornament gift exchange. A…
Erna Marie was her name. She was a playmate from childhood. Somewhere in the early years, she began to get sick. A lot of times she could only sit. There was no energy in her for anything else. But, she was always pleasant, and it was just nice to sit…
Christmas is almost here, but I feel like I have experienced the joy of remembering the Birth of our Savior several times lately. My husband and I attended the Christmas concert benefit for the Pregnancy Options Clinic on Saturday afternoon at the First Southern Baptist Church of Ava. The Christmas…
Debbie Cederlind came to Ava Friday night and stayed with her mother, Bonnie Phipps. Saturday Debbie, Bonnie and Cecilia went over and parked Debbie’s jeep and watched the Christmas parade from the jeep where they were warm and cozy. Debbie went home Saturday night. Carol Moore came by last Monday…
We didn’t make it to church again this past week. It was too cold for me to be out, and the wind was just bad on Saturday. Bob, Linda and I did drive to town and sat in the car and watched the parade. It was brave of so many…
During Wednesday night Bible study we had a good discussion and study. We went over several topics relating to “Wielding the Christian Influence.” When I think of the word “wield” I think of holding a sword. To me having the word of God in our lives is our sword against…
We opened church with prayer request. We are praying for Larry Vinson’s grandbaby, Cory Rush, Norma Fry, Bob Fleetwood, Dessie Miller, Chase (Little Man), Betty’s niece – “Patty Jennings, Ellie Doran, Loy and Jean and daughter, Gayle, Marie Long, Jerry and Glenda Miller, Robert and Dorothy Grisham. Sunday, December 19…
It was a typical wintry day for church on Sunday, however, it was a good day to be in God’s house. Our group was smaller than usual, due to the weather, but we had a good Sunday school lesson and church service. We have many still on the prayer list,…
Carol Boeddeker-Genet reports that it was 12 deg. on Dogwood Hill Sunday morning with the snow blowing horizontally. I stayed home as am still recuperating from upper respiratory gunk, and the church service was without organ/piano music. However, I made it in to the clinic appointment Monday morning in five-degree…
Well, we finally fired up the wood furnace this week to counter act the blast of very cold, wind driven air that came our way. It felt good too. There’s nothing like wood heat to warm a house. We don’t use it all the time, but we certainly can tell…
It has been very, very, cold and windy the last few days. Residents do very little activity outside and porch sitting is over with weather like this weekend. It is nice and warm inside so activities are done inside. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate are available to warm the spirit.…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, Robert Steinman, dba Robert Steinman Investment Properties and Nina Steinman, his wife, by their Deed of Trust dated August 14, 2008, and recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Douglas County, Missouri, as Document No. 081795, conveyed to John Kolbe, Trustee, the following described real estate,…
Bonnie Phipps said she got out and went to church Sunday, but it was cold. I guess we will have to grin and bear it. Last Monday I received two-tenths of an inch of rain in my gage. Mark brought me some eggs last Monday. Kay stopped last Tuesday and…
Sunday was a busy day at my house. We had an early Christmas get-together with lots of food, goodies and family. Those attending were Bob, Linda, Jessie, Jenna, and Wyatt Davis, a friend of the girls, Megan; Barb, Jack, Miracle, Bob and Susie, Delayna, Terry, Chance, Kayla, Taylor and Tenley,…
Opening prayer to start our Sunday morning service was given by our superintendent, Doug Miller. Our Sunday school lesson was on “Receiving Comfort And Strength”. The prophet Isaiah encouraged the people to invite God back in their nation and lives. Sin often causes hardship and pain. God offers us comfort…
Sunday, December 12 was the third Sunday in advent, known also in the Anglican tradition as Rose Sunday as the altar and vestment colors are rose symbolizing a lightening of the advent penitence as well as the new life we look forward to in Christ. The third candle on the…
We had a good attendance this Sunday and a few of our members are getting over viruses and the flu. It sure is hard to get rid of that stuff. I don’t care what you take. Roy Hampton opened Sunday school by talking about trying to walk a better Christian…
The weather seems to be showing signs that winter is on the way, but the sun is out and that always helps. We had a small group for Sunday school, but when God is there it doesn’t matter. Bro. Paul (filling in for Bro. Marshall) greeted us all with a…
We really would have liked for you to have been in our morning worship service this past Lord’s day. Our message was drawn from Matthew 20:20-22 with the emphasis on our personal responsibility to hear God’s word and submit to His will in our lives. After morning worship we adjourned…
Greetings from our community and James and me wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The Lord’s will we will celebrate 30 years together on December 31, maybe we will be in a good church service somewhere. Maybe at a good spiritual church service at Cardwell Chapel…
Things are quite busy around Ava General Baptist Church as we prepare to welcome the celebration of the birth of our Savior Jesus. Choirs have been practicing, people are learning lines for the Christmas play and children are learning new songs and skits for their Sunday school program presentation. We…
During Wednesday night Bible study we went over a few different discussion points. We talked about Idleness in the church, what we can do to avoid apostasy and what is expected from us by God as being Christians. We had nine at Bible study and had good discussion and study.…
On Monday, December 6, Pastor Neal and Rick Crum along with Jerry Pitts and a friend traveled to Jackson, Missouri to get the pews for our new sanctuary. The carpet is all laid so now we lack doors and trim. Van Menzies and Danny Johnson have been working on the…
It was a great day to be in God’s house, we appreciate our visitors as well as our faithful group. There are many prayer concerns in our church and community, some facing surgery, continue to remember each one of these. Brother Jim Norman and wife, Marge, were our guests Sunday…
Christmas is in the air. One can feel it, see it, and hear it everywhere one goes through the crispness of the air, the beautiful Christmas decorations hanging in window fronts, in yard trees and elsewhere, and the sounds of Christmas carols resonating over the airways and in big department…
Skyline School Breakfast Menu Monday, December 20: Biscuit, Gravy, Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, December 21: Long John, Cheese, Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, December 22: Christmas Break Thursday, December 23: Christmas Break Friday, December 24: Christmas Break Lunch Menu Monday, December 20: Corn Dog, Potatoes,…
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. * * * Girdner Church Christmas Program, Sunday night, December 19 at 6 p.m. 12-1t * * * Dogwood…
This column is for fundraisers, benefits, or community functions for which a fee or membership dues are collected. Items will be printed in this column twice for a single fee of $5 for 20 words or less. ****** Ava’s First Annual Christmas Classical Concert, December 18, 2010, 2:30-4:00 p.m., First…
Dixie Garrett was hostess for the regular Tuesday evening Bunco group. After one hour of games, high was Lucille Collins, second, Allie Gentry, door prize, Delcie Heriford and low was Sybil Heckendoorn. A gift exchange followed with refreshments served to the winners and other members: Lucille Jenkins, Sharon Jenkins, Joretta…
The 4th Sunday Singing was held at Faith Rock Church November 28, 2010 from 2-4 p.m. The welcome was given by emcee, Sybil Gheer; Sis. Betty Hesterlee opened with prayer; song books were distributed by Freeman Porter. There were 45 present and 33 songs were shared. Sybil Gheer conducted the…
TRUSTEE’S SALE In Re: Mary K Miller, a single woman TRUSTEE`S SALE – For default in the payment of debt and performance of obligation described 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…
TRUSTEE’S SALE In Re: Christopher C Kirk and Kath-leen L Kirk, husband and wife TRUSTEE`S SALE – For default in the payment of debt and performance of obligation described in and secured by Deed of Trust executed by Christo-pher C Kirk and Kathleen L Kirk, hus-band and wife dated 10/28/2005,…
Good morning on this gray, cold Tuesday morning, guess I’ll try and write some news. My goodness tomorrow is December 1. How this year has flown. Ann Collins spent from Saturday, November 20 until Wednesday the 24th in Springfield visiting Carol Wise and Riley, they brought her home and spent…
11-29-10. I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. I know I did, twice. We went to my daughter, Anita and her husband, Carl’s for dinner on Thursday. I really enjoyed visiting with them again. Grandson, Jared, was there and Lisa came later on. Carl’s brother was there as well. We…
The folks at Bethany Baptist Church are getting ready for the Christmas Parade, Saturday. Packets have been prepared to hand out and finishing touches are being made on the float. Norma Stillings sang a solo, Sunday morning before Pastor Sorensen brought a message from Acts 16:16-36 on “How To Recover…
Billy Fletcher visited his uncle, Howard McGill, at the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Friday, to help celebrate Howard’s 98th birthday. Howard passed away Monday morning just three days after his birthday. Carl and Joan Fletcher of Bois D’arc visited with Billy Fletcher on the way to the farm,…
From the desk of Jamey Herd: Pleasant Ridge enjoyed a wonderful Holiday Dinner on Saturday. There was so much food we enjoyed it again on Sunday for lunch. We appreciate everyone who brought side dishes and attended this festive occasion. Sunday the little ones sang “Merry, Merry Christmas” and Wanda…
Hello from our home to your home. Christmas is finally here, and our halls and lobbies are decorated with Christmas cheer. We have over 50 small and large trees throughout the building, ranging in sizes from 12 inches to 12 feet tall. Please come out and visit our home, enjoy…
John and Peter were fishermen. It says in Acts 4:13 they were unlearned and ignorant. Because of this, the Sanhedrin were mystified about how they could perform a miracle. A man, born crippled, was now able to walk. This miracle was no easy task. It was well known that the…
A good frosty Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a happy and safe weekend. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. May you be up and about real soon. Our sympathy to all who have lost…
Wow, it is so hard to believe another holiday has gone by. Thanksgiving is such a wonderful time visiting with family and eating lots of good food. I also got to wish my mother, Willene Adams, a very happy birthday and tell her how much I love her. My brother,…
“And Jacob begat Joseph, the husband of Mary of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ,” Matthew 1:16. Last weekend Kurt, Sonya and Clara Jaques were visiting Sonya’s parents, Edgar and Sharon Stewart. Eddie and Linda Sears visited Eddie’s mother and his side of families last weekend. Wednesday Gary…
December 1 – Caney met Wednesday evening with singing. Bro. Hi Lambeth took charge of the service. Prayer requests were taken and Bro. Jeff Shipley led in prayer. Bro. Hi read Eccl. 1, only wisdom in the Lord is worth anything. Everything else is vanity or worthless. We always have…
Well, good morning from my house. My goodness we knew this cold weather was coming, but I wish it wouldn’t last too long. I just can’t seem to get warm and stay that way. We had good services at Frye Church. We missed those out not feeling well. Last week…
And all at once, the Christmas season is upon us. I guess I have heard it on television so much that I didn’t realize it was actually this close. And so I forgot to tell everyone that the club Christmas party will be held at the Squires Firehouse on Saturday…
We had good service over the weekend. Dan opened up in prayer then he led the congregation in some songs. The children took up the penny march. Darrel taught us a good lesson. We sure enjoy his teachings. Specials were sung by Esther’s Sunday school class, she sure does a…
“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free,” John 8:32. And what is the truth? Jesus is the Son of God who freely gave His life on the cross that you and I could have eternal life in heaven. We were thankful to have Brother…
Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Michael and Corrina Dodson went to Springfield on Monday. Jo Stephens visited Gene and Rheba Pool Tuesday and Saturday. Jo Stephens and Lisa Hensley went to Springfield one day. Danny Bushong had two teeth cut out on…
We have beautiful sunshine this Monday, but the frost is still on the rooftops at mid-day. We have no wind, but it’s just plain cold and will stay with us for a while. Sunday services were special because Pastor Don was back for both services. His message was from Isaiah…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. Prayer was given by Sis. Diane Strunks. Sunday school lesson was, The Word Made Flesh, John 1:1-5 and 10-14 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Sister Elsie Atchison gave prayer.…
This week we had seventeen people weigh in, with a total weight-loss of twenty-seven and 3/4 lbs. One person stayed the same weight. Billy and Shirley were high-losers. We are pleased to welcome Bonnie as a new member to our Ava T.O.P.S. chapter. She transferred from a T.O.P.S. chapter in…
It has been a very cold, windy weekend. Deer gun season is over and our maintenance director did not get his deer. He says he will go hunting for archery season. The high winds certainly knocked the leaves off the trees, all the better to see the deer. We wish…
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. * * * Black Oak Church invites everyone to join us Sunday, December 12, Sunday school at 10:00, worship…
This column is for fundraisers, benefits, or community functions for which a fee or membership dues are collected. Items will be printed in this column twice for a single fee of $5 for 20 words or less. ****** First and Third Saturday Night of each month there will be a…
Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, December 13: Choice of Dry Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, December 14: Breakfast Pizza, Orange, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, December 15: Super Bun, Banana, String Cheese, Choice of Juice and ½ pt.…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: David L. Brown and Mil-dred Brown, Husband and Wife Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by David L. Brown and Mildred Brown, Husband and Wife dated December 22, 2006 and recorded in the Office…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Phillip R. Jones and Glenda L. Jones, husband and wife Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Phillip R. Jones and Glenda L. Jones, husband and wife dated December 24, 2004 and recorded in…
TRUSTEE’S SALE In re: Cory Goin, a single person TRUSTEE’S SALE – Default hav-ing been made in the payment of a Note described in and secured by Deed of Trust executed by Cory Goin, recorded February 15, 2006 in Book 445, Pages 465-469, and assigned via in instrument recorded September…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Tom S. Wilson and Eileen A. Wilson, dated January 12, 2007, and recorded on January 31, 2007, Document No. 070255, in Book No. 460, at Page 38 in the Office of…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION IN THE ESTATE OF: ) NONA JEANNE UPSHAW ) Deceased. ) Estate Number: 08-U4-PR00032 ) NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF NONA JEANNE UPSHAW, DECEASED. You are hereby…
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME On December 6, 2010, the Circuit Court of Douglas County, Missouri entered judgment in Cause Number 10DG-CC00323, changing the name of Eddey Lee Horn to Eddie Lee Horn. This Notice is to the public at large as well as any Judgment Creditors of said person.…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION IN THE ESTATE OF: ) LEROY SMITH ) Deceased. ) Estate Number: 10DG-PR00024 ) NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LEROY SMITH, DECEASED. You are hereby notified that…
The holiday season is upon us and it has been a very busy and rewarding this past month with several of our Seymour TOPS’ members achieving top honors with their individual weekly weight-losses: those members listed concurrently are Mary, Thelma, Carolyn and Connie. Mary won the top honors for the…
The cold wind really moved in last week and is causing us to “bundle up” when going outside, getting used to winter time. Here’s to “better” U.S. Postal Service deliveries! Hopefully, I won’t get more mail damaged as I received the past week, an envelope shredded with a card or…
Sunday morning service was opened with instrumentals by Randy and Venita Brummet, Linda Stillings and Margaret Rosseau. The congregation then sang a hymn then three new converts were baptized. Tillie Fowler sang a beautiful song for a special. Brother Roberts brought the morning message from Matthew 22:34-40, “Making the Best…
John and Peter were fishermen. It says in Acts 4:13 they were unlearned and ignorant. Because of this, the Sanhedrin were mystified about how they could perform a miracle. A man, born crippled, was now able to walk. This miracle was no easy task. It was well known that the…
Carol Boeddeker-Genet has had a wonderful week as she hopes all of you did, with family, friends and in giving thanks. Rachelle Boeddeker “sneaked” home on leave, having made grandma promise not to tell anyone, arriving the night of the 22nd. The next morning Carol prepared a pancake breakfast and…
We didn’t have Bible study on Wednesday night, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving guests in the home of Pastor Gary and Bevy Thursday were Clint Moore, Connie Holloway and Wanda Cox, Jerry and Lana Heard, Randy and Tabitha Burton, Raylee Grace and Caydee. Raylee Grace and Caydee stayed until…
A good Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving holiday and I bet the turkey wasn’t the only one who got stuffed. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals, and the nursing homes. We hope your road to…
“Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering for he is faithful that promised, “ Hebrews 10:23. Paul and Honie Johnson visited us this week. Rainy Thanksgiving Day, Gary and I went to Rayford and Freda Clayton’s at Longrun. We got back before the little snow and…
James and David Halcomb had a good fishing trip Friday, November 19. James had a two week vacation and David had one week off. I was glad to hear Wyatt Applegate’s surgery went good. His grandpa, Jerry Nelson, told James he was back home. Jerry’s company was Jim Anderson, Doug…
November 24 – We met at Caney the night before Thanksgiving. Service began with singing. Bro. Jim Lafferty took charge of the service. Prayer request and praise reports were given. Sis. Charlotte Roberts led in prayer. Jim read Psalms 1, Matthew 7:13-14, 21-23 and Revelations 2:10. There is no consolation…
Happy birthday to Leo and Peggy Litwiller of Taneyville. Her daughter, Kristy Beth of Arkansas had Thanksgiving dinner with her at the nursing home. Michael Dodson, Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday. Those here for Thanksgiving were Donna Dodson, Michael, Corrina, Chase and Bryse Dodson, Butch and…
“For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O Lord, thou knowest altogether,” Psalms 139:4, was our key verse this week. God not only knows our words but our thoughts as well. Brother Roy read I John 3:18-24 for our devotion after we sang. Our prayer list…
There was a chill in the air Sunday, but plenty of sunshine. December comes in on Wednesday. Our White River Valley Electric Co-op gives us suggestions for saving energy costs and they are appreciated when power outages come to get power back quickly. Paralee Rea and Lunetta Murrill went to…
Georgia Sanders hosted a Thanksgiving noontime meal in the Jenkin’s building in Goodhope Thursday. Those attending were Norma Cross, Randy Jenkins and Sue and Peggy Jenkins; Scott and Missy and Megan Richards from Cape Girardeau, MO.; Gerride and Kate Reeves; Josh and Luke from Cape Girardeau; Ron and Shelia Sanders…
There were some folks that didn’t get to have Thanksgiving dinner where they had planned because of the weather. Bonnie Phipps and Cecilia Edwards ate Thanksgiving dinner with Michael and Wendee Freeman and family and they ate deer meat that Cody had killed and everyone enjoyed it then Roy and…
Last Weeks News – Several prayer requests were shared as we came together on our Lord’s Day. Happy birthday was sung to Makinna Humbyrd, who will be 5 years old on Thanksgiving Day. Testimonies were shared. Pastor Neal prayed and read from II Peter, II Timothy and Hebrews 10. He…
We continue to pray for the many needs of our church, the community and the nation, at this time of the year it seems there are so many more. We are truly thankful for our blessings and to be citizens of a free country. We continue to practice on our…
For this Thanksgiving week, we have had all kinds of weather from sunshine to rain and light snow to sunshine and this Monday light rain. Wednesday the 17th was a very sad time for Pastor Don and Becky, and all of Seminole Church. Don and Becky’s one and only child,…
Everything is good on Little Creek with all coming down to reality after a holiday of abandoned diets and abundant over indulgent delicious food. Most of us cook more healthy meals with low fat and low sugar and less white carbs on other days and so then meals may be…
Good morning. The first of December has arrived. According to the calendar, winter will arrive on Dec. 21. From the temperatures we have been experiencing lately one would think that winter is already here. But, we haven’t seen the likes of winter until after January. We will have more temps…
Hello from our home to your home. Christmas has arrived with the hustle and bustle of the season. Trees are being put up, decorations are out and residents enjoyed the hot chocolate and cookies. Christmas music was playing and everyone was having a jolly, holly good time. It was nice…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: December 21, 2010 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: 205 W. Wash-ington Property Owners: Brent and Karla Davis Legal description: THE WEST 62 FEET OF LOT…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: December 21, 2010 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: SW 2nd Street Property Owners: City of Ava Legal description: BEGIN AT SE CORNER OF BLOCK 1,…
LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given to the quali-fied voters of the Plainview R-8 School District that three members will be elected to the Board of Education for a term of three years each at the April 5, 2011 election. The opening date for candidates to file for these positions…
LEGAL NOTICE OF FILING FOR SKYLINE R-II BOARD MEMBERS Skyline R-II School has three open-ings for Board Members. Candidate filing begins at 8:00 a.m. on December 14, 2010 and ends on January 18, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. The school office will be closed from December 22 through De-cember 31 for…
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…
LEGAL NOTICE Notice is given to qualified voters of the Thornfield R-I School District that there are 3 three year vacancies on the Thornfield R-I School Board to be voted on in the upcoming election on April 5, 2011. Declaration of Candidate for Nomination forms can be obtained at the…
LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that declara-tions of candidacy for Director of the Board of Education for Bradleyville R-I School (3(three) 3 (three) year terms) on April 5, 2011 ballot, may be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Edu-cation in the school district office dur-ing regular business…
LEGAL NOTICE The Dora R-III School District is seeking all interested persons to file for three vacant seats for the Dora R-III School District Board of Education election to be held on April 5, 2011. Three – three year school board po-sitions for the April 5th, 2011 Election Interested persons…
SEALED BIDS The Thornfield School is accepting sealed bids for 2000, 47 passenger, Diesel Bluebird School Bus. The bus can be seen at the Thornfield School. For more information, please contact the school at 417-265-3212. Bids will be opened at the December 20, 2010 School Board meeting. The Thornfield R-I…
11-22-10. What? Well as usual I can hardly believe this month is about over then it’s the big Christmas month, our dear Lord Jesus’ birthday and all the hectic shopping up to the last minute, but not me. I don’t think I have to do any shopping, I hope, unless…
Last Weeks News – During the morning service we had 12 attend. We started out the morning with prayer requests and then dismissed to Sunday school. The adults studied in Matthew, chapters 10 and 11. After Sunday school the children sang a couple of songs for the congregation and then…
Champion is the kind of place that makes it easy to express Gratitude. It is a relaxed and peaceful pastoral glen amid hills and fields with the little town square in the middle and the little church down near the creek under the big trees. Louis Untermeyer was not from…
Sunday, December 12 was the third Sunday in advent, known also in the Anglican tradition as Rose Sunday as the altar and vestment colors are rose symbolizing a lightening of the advent penitence as well as the new life we look forward to in Christ. The third candle on the…
Praise God, isn’t He good to us? We trust you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends, food and fond memories. We did and there was so much to be thankful for. This Sunday our morning message was about “Success”, how we see it and how God sees it.…
Opening prayer to start our Sunday morning service was given by our superintendent, Rod Welker. Our Sunday school lesson was “God Is All Knowing”. He created us so He knows everything about us. If we truly want to know ourselves we will seek to know God and His word and…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. Prayer was given by Sis. Vera Dixon. Sunday school lesson was, The Last Days of Judah, II Kings 25:2-12 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Special music was performed by…
Bob, Linda and I went to Springfield on Sunday morning to visit with Mary and Terry McCleary. Mary seemed to be doing a little better. We also visited with Margaret, Delmar, Nora and Lee one day. James visited with Theta, Leo and family over Thanksgiving. Bob, Linda and I visited…
We had good service over the weekend. Sunday morning opened up with prayer. Then Bro. Dan led the congregation in some songs. The children then took up the penny march. Bro. Darrel taught a good lesson from Luke 2. Esther and the children sang specials. She sure does a good…
Our pastor, Bob Sorensen, his wife, Darlene, and children, Luke, and Sally, returned home Saturday after a Thanksgiving visit with Darlene’s parents, Don and Doris Taschner, in St. Louis. Dan Stillings sang a special Sunday morning. The Jubilee Singers sang in the evening. Pastor Sorensen brought a message on “Giving…
Larry Johnson, his son, Kent Johnson, and grandson, Kodie Johnson, had lunch with Tom and Jewell Johnson one day last week. Bob and Janice Keith visited with Tom and Jewell, Saturday evening. Tom and Jewell had Thanksgiving Dinner with Kent and Kim Johnson’s family, Thursday and then another big dinner…
This week we had fourteen people weigh in, with a total weight-loss of twenty-one and 1/2 lbs. One person stayed the same weight. Rachel was high-loser. Evelyn E. and Sharon received charms for walking 100 miles each. Evelyn E. received a charm for 20 lbs. lost so far. Congratulations to…
We had congregational singing followed by many prayer requests for safety, for the bereaved, those very ill, some of our grandchildren, and several of our own group still having health problems. We pray especially for the unsaved in our communities. We are thankful for all the blessings we are allowed…
Susan Sinclair reports that the three-week multi church revival closed Sunday night at Goodhope General Baptist with an evening of musicians and singers praising the Lord for the victory He has given us over death and hell. Victory over death because with Christ as our Savior we will never experience…
Bonnie Phipps said she was doing okay and that she went to church Sunday. Carol Moore came by last Monday evening and picked me up and we went over and got Marie Dickey and we all went to our O.E.S. meeting here in Ava. Tom and Mary Martha Williams, Marie…
Wednesday evening Bible Study was led by Steve Wilkerson, on “Confessional Prayer” using scriptures – Romans 10:9-10; Philippians 2:9-11; Psalms 51:2, Samuel 12:1-15; and Proverbs 28:13. Teen class was led by Pastor Gary and Bevy Moore, on “Study To Show Thyself Approved” using scriptures II Timothy 2:14-26. Friday evening Pastor…
Last Weeks News – Kailey and Kinsey Thompson had to miss school last week due to a bug going around and I came down with it a couple of days. Dick and Pauline Richards went to Plainview School Thursday to watch the students sing several songs to honor Veteran’s Day.…
November 10 – Caney came together Wednesday evening with singing. Pastor Bill Austin took charge of our Wednesday Bible study. Prayer requests were taken. Bro. Hi Lambeth led in prayer. Bro. Bill read Romans 12:1-21. The church is like a body when our little finger hurts so does the entire…
Bob, Linda and I went to church Sunday morning and also stayed and enjoyed our monthly dinner and visiting. Our visitors this week have been Carol and Robert Johnson, Barb, Jack, Miracle and Bob and Susie. I’ve had phone visits with Max and Pauline Singleton of Washington, my sister, Violet,…
This Thursday most folks will enjoy family and friends, giving thanks to our forefathers who made America, our land, not forgetting our supreme sacrifice for Thanksgiving. A belated anniversary wish to Harold and Velma Strain. Harold shared his good turnip crop with many folks at Tuesday night music party and…
Deer season is almost over just in time for Thanksgiving and the predicted snow. Our maintenance director has not gotten his trophy buck and has now decided that something smaller might be okay for venison. We wish him luck in hunting the remainder of the season. Things have changed from…
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. As I write, I am looking forward to having many of our family members share a Thanksgiving meal with my husband and I. We enjoyed sharing a special, Thanksgiving meal with our church family at Red Bank last Sunday afternoon. The food was so delicious that…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. Prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was, A King Who Loved God, II Kings 1:7, II Kings 19:5-7 and II Kings 20:1-6 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang…
Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, December 6: Choice of Dry Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, December 7: Breakfast Pizza, Fresh Fruit, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, December 8: Super Bun, Cheese, Banana, Choice of Juice and ½ pt.…
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We were so happy to carry on our family Thanksgiving tradition. The rain might have dampened some people’s enthusiasm, but when it comes to family and food we didn’t hesitate for one minute. The fellowship hall was filled with the aroma of great food and the unmistakable sounds of laughter…
PUBLIC NOTICE OF AUCTION This is a legal public notice that contents of Unit #10 rented by Red Mountain Fire AND Unit #35 rented by Gary Simmons at Ava Storage Center located at 213 SE 15th Ave., Ava, MO., is being auctioned for amount past due. Auction to be held…
IN THE 44TH JUDICAL CIRCUIT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI In the Estate of ) JERRY ARNOLD MINCHINTON ) Deceased ) Case Number: 10DG-PR00069 ) NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Es-tate of JERRY ARNOLD MINCHINTON, Decedent: On November 23,2010, the last will of the decedent…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: December 21, 2010 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: SW 2nd Street Property Owners: Thomas and Vicky Durham Legal description: All of Lot 3 and the…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: December 21, 2010 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: SW 2nd Street, Parcel 83 Property Owners: David and Dorothy Norman Legal description: All of Lots 1,…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt and performance of the obligations secured by deed of trust executed by Arthur I. Dickinson a/k/a Arthur L. Dickinson and Linda L. Dickinson, dated August 19, 2000, recorded on September 8, 2000, in Book 340 at Page 465 Office…
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…
NOTICE OF FILING Notice is hereby given that an elec-tion for the Ava Area Ambulance Dis-trict will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, for the purpose of electing two board members, one from District #3 and one from District #6, who shall serve for terms of three years each.…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Jesse R. Boyd, a Single Individual Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Jesse R. Boyd, a Single Individual dated Sep-tember 28, 2005 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of…
11-15-10. I hope everyone is doing okay. I know everyone isn’t but that’s a bit of wishful thinking. It was cold and rainy over the weekend. It was in the twenties last night, but has stopped raining. It went back up to 48 degrees this morning. The rainy cold weather…
Last Weeks News – Sunday morning we woke up to a heavy frost then headed to church where the service was opened with prayer requests then prayer and praise while welcoming everyone. The morning special was beautifully done by Venita Brummet, accompanied by her husband, Randy Brummet. Brother Roberts brought…
“O give thanks unto the Lord, call upon His name, make known His deeds among the people,” Psalm 105:1. Gary and I visited his mother, Maxine Turner and David Wednesday in Ava. Gary visited Rayford and Freda Clayton. Gary has been killing a lot of armadillos around their place at…
You really should have been there! We enjoyed a wonderful Lord’s day of praise and worship with our message from Psalm 18, “I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from mine enemies.” Following the morning service we had communion and…
Hello everyone. I hope you are all looking forward to a Thanksgiving feast with family and friends. It’s truly a time to remember all we have to be thankful for and we do have lots of wonderful blessings when we stop long enough to start counting our blessings. Here around…
It’s shaping up to be a beautiful fall Saturday in the Ozarks. Kevin and Mark came by yesterday with deer tenderloin and ground venison. I am very appreciative. If there’s one thing I miss, it’s venison. Yes the woods and hills have been alive with the sounds of gunfire, as…
Opening prayer to start the Sunday morning service was said by Rod Welker and dismissal to Sunday school classes was by Narvil Tetrick. Our lesson was “God Delivers and Protects” from Psalm 91 reminds us of God’s protection and care of His children in the face of all the dangers…
A good Monday 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. May you be up and about real soon. May God bless you in your time of sorrow. Our…
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. My sympathy to all the family and friends of Paul Himioben of Georgia who passed away on Sunday. He was Virgie Bushong’s husband. Those here for breakfast on Monday were Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding and Juanita Kazenske. Juanita also visited Joe and John Stephens Monday.…
“Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most high,” Psalm 50:14 was the scripture for Pastor David’s message on Sunday morning. We all have so much to be thankful for. Brother Roy read Isaiah 52:7-12 for the devotion after the singing of the good old hymns. Brother…
Sunday school opened with prayer. We had congregational singing. The children took up the penny march. Bro. Darrell taught the class from Luke, chapter 2. Esther Hankins teaches the children. Bro. Hall preached from I Thess. 4:16-17. His text was titled Meeting In The Air. It was a good message.…
There is a little chill in the air this morning, but a good day in all. Bro. Paul filled in for Bro. Marshall. He opened Sunday school with a big hello. We had prayer requests and prayer. We had a song and our Sunday school leader, Sister Naomi, read from…
There is a story about a new pastor. He had accepted a pastorate in Houston, Texas. After being there for a while, he had an occasion to ride the bus downtown. Getting on the bus, he paid the fare and got his change. When he got back to his seat,…
The Blue Moon came to Champion very early Sunday morning bathing the tranquil hills and valleys in a quiet soft silver light. Some define the blue moon as the second full moon in a single month and others adhere to an earlier definition as the third moon of a season…
Sam Frye has been keeping up with his sisters and kids in Illinois and Texas by phone and they are doing about the same. Sam was planning a trip to Texas to visit his daughters and their families there. He’s been going to church and other community events. Sam said…
Joe and Ione Gammon of the Lighthouse Baptist Ministries were guests at Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday. The Lighthouse Baptist Ministries focuses on helping and encouraging missionaries as they serve the Lord around the world. They currently are set up to provide expert help in crating and shipping missionary belonging and…
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Community - Events- This column is for fundraisers, benefits, or community functions for which a fee or membership dues are collected. Items will be printed in this column twice for a single fee of $5 for 20 words or less. ****** Benefit for James and Marcelline Hudson, Saturday, November 27,…
Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, November 29: Choice of Dry Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, November 30: Breakfast Pizza, Apple, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, December 1: Super Bun, Cheese, Banana, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of…
Marilyn Alms recently participated in a community scholars workshop sponsored by the Missouri Folk Arts Program (MFAP), November 11-13, 2010 in downtown West Plains, Missouri. The statewide arts service organization, which identifies, documents, and presents Missouri traditional arts, is building a statewide network of community scholars. Participants were selected based…
Present were Edith McKinnon, president – Lynn Bentele, vice-president – Karen N. Davis, Ruth Taylor, Alice Hurley, Mary Ann Niemi, Lily Branco and Diane Easterday. They met at Vaught’s Restaurant. Due to absence of secretary – Linnie Ingram and treasurer – Maxine Smith, the minutes and treasurer’s reports were by…
—BIRTHS— We Welcome with Love, Madison Marie Lewis. She was born Wednesday November 10, 2010 at 2:06 a.m., at Lovelace Women’s Hospital, Albuquerque, NM. She weighed 7 lb, 12 oz. and was 21 inches long. The proud parents are Lance Lewis and Kristen (Huffman) Lewis. Madison’s grandparents are Shirley and…
LEGAL NOTICES Notice is hereby given that an elec-tion for the Douglas County Health Center Board of Trustees will be held on April 5, 2011. There will be one unexpired term of two years and three terms of four years. Candidates may file at the Douglas County Clerk’s of-fice Monday…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by David S. Schirpik and Robin L. Schir-pik, dated February 22, 2008, and re-corded on February 29, 2008, Docu-ment No. 080448 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Douglas County, Missouri,…
IN THE 44TH JUDICAL CIRCUIT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI In the Estate of ) VIRGINIA REESE ) Deceased. ) Case Number: 10DG-PR00063 ) NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Es-tate of VIRGINIA REESE, Decedent: On November 4, 2010, the last will of the decedent having…
NOTICE OF EXCHANGE PROPOSAL LAND FOR LAND EXCHANGE Notice is hereby given that the United States Department of Agricul-ture Forest Service is considering an exchange of land with J.W. and Patsy J. Honeycutt of P.O. Box 650, Cabool, MO 65689 for land under the authority set forth in the act…
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, recorded on 08/03/2007 Book 469 Page 681 in the office of…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Ann M Harris and Doug-las P Sweeney Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Ann M Har-ris and Douglas P Sweeney dated August 8, 2005 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Jack Vauter III, A Single Man and Christie Jones, A Single Woman Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Jack Vauter III, A Single Man and Christie Jones, A Single Woman dated June 25,…
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…
PUBLIC NOTICE OF AUCTION This is a legal public notice that contents of Unit #3 rented by Kriss Huffaker at Ava Storage Centere lo-cated at 213 SE 15th Ave., Ava, MO., is being auctioned for amount past due. Auction to be held Friday, November 26 at 10:00 A.M. Terms: Highest…
The 16th Annual Heath – Thomas Reunion was held Sat., Oct. 9, 2010 at The American Legion Hall in Ava, MO. with doors opening at 11:00 a.m. A wonderful basket dinner was enjoyed by all at noon with Ralph Dobbs asking the blessing over the meal. There was a time…
It has been another beautiful fall week. The leaves are floating to the ground on the cool breezes of November. The fog rolls in at evening tide by the creek and is gone by noon the next day. November has been warm and inviting for fall weather and deer season…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ) PAULETTA KAY RYAN, ) Decedent. ) RHONDA HOLLINGSWORTH,) and RUSTIN RYAN, ) Petitioners. ) RONALD RYAN, ) 45 Blue Water Drive, Unit 3 ) Eureka Springs, AR 72631 ) Respondent. ) Case/Estate Number: ) 10DG-PR00062 ) ORDER OF…
Douglas and Ozark Counties RTA members, Jane Elder, Barbara Roberts, Ida Mae Huse, Lena Pierce, Julane Williams, Doris Morrison, Thelma Chisam, Betty Moore, Norma Stillings, Terri Hall, Marie Bristol, and Barbara Groover, and their guest, Oren Alcorn, met for lunch at the Highway House Café in Ava, Tuesday, November 9.…
Wednesday evening Bible study was led by Steve Wilkerson, continuing the study on “Thanksgiving Prayer.” He used scriptures, Luke 17:11-19, Daniel 6, II Corinthians 9:10-15, Mark 8:6-9, Psalms 116:1-19 and Rev. 7:9-17. Sunday morning we had 33 in attendance. Linda Roberts taught the Sunday school lesson out of Jeremiah 27…
Susan Sinclair writes that we have not heard too many shots as of Monday morning, and hope the deer hunters are having success. Congratulations are extended to Tyler Cornett for his successful takedown of a spike this season. The community revival is going so well that it is being extended…
This week we had fifteen people weigh in, with a total weight-loss of twenty and 1/4 lbs. Two people stayed the same weight. Ulla was high-loser. Heather received a charm for walking 100 miles. Evelyn W. received $10.00 for being high-loser for the month of October. Congratulations to these ladies!…
Hello from our home to your home. I will try and catch everyone up on the new from the last two weeks. Residents handed out candy to the trick or treaters on October 30th. We had a lot of ghosts and goblins, but more princesses came out this year. Mark…
This column is for fundraisers, benefits, or community functions for which a fee or membership dues are collected. Items will be printed in this column twice for a single fee of $5 for 20 words or less. ****** Benefit for James and Marcelline Hudson, Saturday, November 27, noon, Wasola Fire…
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Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, November 22: Choice of Dry Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, November 23: Breakfast Pizza, Orange, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, November 14: No School Thursday, November 25: No School – Happy Thanksgiving Friday,…
The Midianites were dessert warriors who raided the Israelites at harvest time. Riding camels they would swoop into the northern farm country and take whatever they could. It says in Judges that their numbers were like the locusts. The farmers had little protection and the sight of the raiders on…
11-8-10. So far, so good. We haven’t had any real bad weather yet, just down in the twenties a few times at night, but still decent during the day, but we know it can’t last much longer. At least the longer it waits to turn bad the less time we…
Last Weeks News – Saturday morning we had white covered rooftops on McCann Ave., but cannot see anything hurt as the flowers are still in bloom. This Monday afternoon is full of sunshine and it’s streaming through the windows with warmth and it feels good. This fall the trees are…
The sun is shining in Champion and it is cool, but not too cool to work out and so rather than complain in vain about the lack of rain, Champions are out and busy doing all the things that they would not be able to do if it were raining. …
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. Prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was, The Final Countdown For Israel, II Kings 13:4-6, II Kings 156:17-20, II Kings 17:21 and 22 taught by Ronnie Epps. We sang several songs and prayer was…
Joe Lafferty opened Sunday school by reading Psalms 67. Clara Lafferty led the opening prayer. The lesson was Matthew 24 about the coming of the Lord. Lee Hampton was our teacher. Laurel Bengston led the offering prayer. We put in more questions today. Wilma Hampton said she likes to look…
We had good services Sunday. We opened up in prayer then the congregation was led in some songs. The children took up the penny march. Bro. Darrel taught a good lesson from Luke 2. We sure enjoyed his teachings. Sis. Esther sang a special and her class also sang. Darrel…
Another beautiful day in the Ozarks that the Lord has made. The colors are about gone and the trees are looking bare, but that is the time of the year we are in. Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Yum, yum. Just remember to give thanks to the Lord for…
Several members of Bethany Baptist Church got together, Friday morning to put together packets for the Christmas Parade. Each packet has a small candy cane in it. A lot of people turned out to help and the work was done in short order. The Jubilee Singers sang in the morning…
The stop signs have been changed in our neighborhood in order to slow traffic coming off of Highway 5. This has not slowed traffic coming up and down 13th Street, but it should make it safer for children and the elderly who walk on or near 4th and 9th avenues.…
Prayer concerns shared were for our nation, leaders, troops, lost loved ones, Scott Nall, who is going to Saudi Arabia for a year, Janet Dalton and others. Patty Siler prayed this prayer. Billy Hodges thanked the church for our prayers this week as he had tests, a procedure and a…
A good Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a great weekend. I had a lot of frost on the pumpkin Sunday morning in the bottom at the farm. I’m sure it was nice and crisp for the deer hunters, but still no rain in sight. On…
Sunday, November 14 was the twenty-fourth Sunday after trinity. It was also the annual Harvest Festival at which time we collect items for the Food Harvest of the Ozarks and a good number of items were brought to the church as donations. As always the altar guild under the leadership…
Opening prayer for our Sunday service was led by Rod Welker. Our Sunday school lesson was focused on showing and reminding us that our lives are truly very short, we are encouraged to make the most of our days because they are few, we must rely on God’s wisdom and…
“Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened that it cannot save, neither his ear heavy that it cannot hear, “ Isaiah 59:1. I am thankful for veterans like my grandpa, Louin Fry, who served in World War I in France; my uncle, Virgil Fry, who served in the Korean War;…
We had a crisp Sunday morning this weekend, but our ladies put together a wonderful lunch after morning worship services before having a first practice session for the annual Christmas program. Our Women’s Prayer group will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday the 17th, everyone is welcome. Our morning message…
On this Monday morning, November 15, I’ll try and write a little news for the paper. It is still dry, but guess when the rain comes we’ll appreciate it more or maybe it’ll be snow! Angela and Travis Nesbit of Springfield are parents of a baby boy, Carson Dean. Aubrey…
“Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth,” Psalm 124:8. Brother Roy Frye read I Timothy 1:12-17 for our devotion after Sister Shirley Riley and Sister Betty Satterfield led the congregational singing. It was good to have Brother Roy back with us as he…
Donna Dodson and Macee were here Monday morning. They brought breakfast for us. David Dodson and Mike Dodson went hunting several days. Reece, Quin, Macee and Donna were here on Tuesday. Donna and Macee also visited Gene and Rheba Pool. Jo Stephens and Lisa Hensley were in Springfield on Wednesday.…
I talked with Bonnie Sunday and she said she didn’t make it to church and didn’t have any news for last week. After deer season when I go to town I might get to stop by and see her. Last Monday Monica came over to Vernal’s after she got off…
Wednesday night Bible study seems to be growing and we feel very blessed for that. For a few months there were only three adults coming, but this Wednesday we had nine people attend. We went over not forsaking the assembling together for worship, why some neglect worship and why as…
As we approach this Thanksgiving season, we truly need to appreciate the blessings we have, pray for those not so fortunate as we, and try to make a difference to someone, if at all possible. We continue to pray for so many needs in our midst, our military, and especially…
Hello to everyone again. Are you ready for the Thanksgiving holiday? I finally bought my turkey and a few other fixens, as they say. By the time we attend all the Thanksgiving meals we’re invited to, we will probably feel like stuffed turkeys. I guess that’s why turkey doesn’t get…
November 3 – Caney came together Wednesday evening with singing. Bro. Jeff Shipley welcomed everyone. He took prayer requests and Sis. Janice Lafferty led in prayer. Jeff read Acts 12:1-25, Are we like the people of this chapter, do we pray for things and then are surprised when God answers?…
Sunday morning I went to church with Bob and Linda. Chris Johnson visited Bob, Linda and I on Friday. My visitors on Monday were Barb and Jack and Margaret and Delmar. Bob and Linda were in Springfield for a doctor appointment on Monday. They also visited with Mary and Terry…
It is another beautiful Sunday. James preached at Chadwick Baptist Temple and Rev. Dennis and Jenny Downs and Tom and Phyllis Pettit came. Dennis, Tom and Phyllis remember the good church services we had at White Oak. People were humble, in one accord, cared for one another and wanted to…
“Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and bless the Lord,” Psalms 134:2. Last month on the fourth Sunday afternoon they had a singing at Oak Grove Church. It was another good one and on the 31st the church had an afternoon hayride and later a weenie roast. November had…
Church started Sunday morning with prayer by Sister Lena Ingram. We sang. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent and prayer was given by Sister Vera Dixon. The Sunday school lesson was A Glimmer of Hope Dashed, from II Kings 9:1-6, 15 and 25-28 taught by Ronnie Epps. We sang several…
We had good services Sunday. We opened up in prayer and Bro. Darrel taught from Luke, chapter 2. Several specials were sung. We were glad to have Danny and Cindy. Bro. Garry preached a good message on Jesus. We were all shocked when we got the call that Bro. Dale…
Carol Boeddeker-Genet was pleased that so many came out to vote in the general election. We managed to have heat in the garage as well as coffee and goodies for anyone wanting some. As usual, it was a long day and it took the next day to recuperate. For the…
We were thankful for our visitors as we began our services. Some were absent due to the bug going around. Prayer concerns were for Harold Menzies, Sonya Hodges, Rick Crum, the family of Bob Gerdes, Randy Dalton in revival this week in Moberly, Missouri, our nation, leaders and troops. Brad…
Jack and Sally Sorensen of South Sioux City, South Dakota came to Ava, Friday for a visit with Bob and Darlene Sorensen, Luke, and Sally. They attended church at Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday morning and returned home Sunday afternoon. Norma Stillings sang a special song in the morning service. Pastor…
Pete and Anna Goos of Lees’ Summit, Missouri and their granddaughter, Juhi Goos, of Marlboro, New Jersey visited in the home of Norma Stillings, her son, Dan Stillings, and grandson, Alan, last Wednesday morning. Juhi visited with some of her cousins on the Goos side of the family in the…
What a wonderful day to be in God’s house! We prayed for the needs of our families, friends, nation and the unsaved. We were also thankful for those who are making good recoveries, however, we continue to have folks with many problems, but nothing is too hard for God. Brother…
Sunday was a pretty day to get out and go to church. Bonnie said that the she and Cecilia went to church. Carol Moore and Marie Dickey came over last Monday night and I took my news in last Tuesday and while I was in town I took some nuts…
Hello everyone. It’s been another great week. It started out Saturday night with our singing, although, we were low in number, the spirit was good. We had some young girls that sure love to sing. I know it blesses us to see young people serving God and being in church.…
We have had a beautiful week and hopefully we can enjoy the good weather a few more days. We do need rain and are expecting to get some before the week is over. I think Ava had a good turnout for the election. I suppose not everyone was happy with…
My sympathy to the family of Dale Graham of Sullivan, MO. formerly of Ava. Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Donna and Macee went to the Performing Arts Center Thursday afternoon to watch the fourth grade perform the Prince and the Pauper. Megan had a…
The rain passed us by last week. It will get here sometime. I am sure as it always has. Visiting me today was my sister-in-law, Betty Bricker. She has been making pear butter with the pears that John brought from Texas. Tony Richards and Charlie Hampton also was here for…
It is still dry and dusty with no rain showers yet, at this writing. We gained our “lost hour” of sleep Sunday morning. Some folks forgot to turn back their clocks and made it in time for Sunday school, one of them being Lanell Long. You are encouraged to do…
We had a blessed week. Some of us were able to go to Happy Home Church throughout the week to revival. The evangelist had a good message to bring. It is a privilege to go and worship our Father with others as often as possible. During Wednesday night Bible study…
Revival is in the air. I’ve noticed several churches announcing that their church and community is planning special fall revivals. The “Old-Fashioned Camp Meeting and Revival,” made up of churches in this community, is in full swing. Each meeting we have been able to attend was phenomenal. God’s Word is…
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Doris called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. Charlie was the hostess. Sharon, Charlie, Doris, Elnora, Billy, Carol and Stanley were in attendance. We read the club collect and the Pledge of the Allegiance. Charlie read Louder and The Old Fashioned Thanksgiving. Doris read Autumn Reflection. Marie read Life…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI GEORGE E. RADER, JR. ) Plaintiff, ) Vs. ) RONALD T. JARBOE, ) MELANIE BICE and ) DWAINE CANTRELL ) Defendants, ) Case No. 07DG-CV00002 ) NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The State of Missouri to Defendant Melanie Bice.…
PUBLIC NOTICE OF AUCTION This is a legal public notice that contents of Unit #3 rented by Kriss Huffaker at Ava Storage Center located at 213 SE 15th Ave., Ava, MO., is being auctioned for amount past due. Auction to be held Friday, November 12 at 10:00 A.M. Terms: Highest…
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals, addressed to Douglas County Commission, Ava, Missouri and endorsed “Proposal For Replacement of Douglas County Bridge over Bryant Creek” will be received until 10:00 o’clock a.m., Pre-vailing Local Time, on December 2, 2010 at the Douglas County Commis-sion Office, P.O. Box 398, Ava, MO 65608…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION II – PROBATE In The Estate Of: ) GABRIEL MICHAEL HUFF, ) Deceased ) ) Case No. 10DG-PR00018 ) NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSON INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GABRIEL MICHAEL HUFF, Deceased. You are…
NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re: ORA DENIA STAMPER TRUST To all persons interested in the es-tate of Ora Denia Stamper, decedent. The undersigned, Randall Stamper is acting as Successor Trustee under a trust, the terms of which provide that the debts of the decedent may be paid by the Successor…
IN THE 44TH JUDICAL CIRCUIT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI In the Estate of ) VIRGINIA REESE ) Deceased. ) Case Number: 10DG-PR00063 ) NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Es-tate of VIRGINIA REESE, Decedent: On November 4, 2010, the last will of the decedent having…
1-1-10. It is another new month. We’ve been having fall weather lately. Two weeks ago the temperature got up to 89 degrees then the week after it got down in the twenties one night. We’ve got two big frosts and some less than that. We brought the hanging pots of…
Morning service was opened with prayer, Praise and welcoming everyone. Brother Roberts brought the morning message from Psalm 90: 1-2-4-10-12, “Family Time.” Miley Elizabeth Hamby was dedicated after the message. After the dedication, Bill and DeDe Arington and Candy Lane sang a beautiful song about babies. It was good to…
In II Chronicles 20:7 Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, refers to Abraham in a prayer as a friend of God. Now this is worth noticing. Even Josephus, the famed historian, had great reverence for Jehoshaphat and said that he ‘imitated’ David. Here, in this prayer, he is calling on God and…
We had a wonderful revival last week. Our speaker, Bro. Jim Ragsdale from Mansfield brought us some great messages from God. We had some good specials each night also. I hope each person that attended received a blessing. I sure did. It was another beautiful day to drive to church.…
We got our clocks set back an hour and had a wonderful, although a little chilly Sunday morning. We looked at the comparison between the state of the wicked and the righteous in Psalm 37 in our morning service, along with the admonition in Hebrews 4:13 which reminds us that…
Roy Hampton opened Sunday school with reading the 23 Psalms and led in prayer. Lee Hampton taught the 23 chapter of Matthew for our lesson. Everyone enjoyed discussing the chapter and questions on things they didn’t understand. The lesson was on Jesus lamenting over Jerusalem. We omitted questions and answers.…
A good Monday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a good weekend. The afternoons was nice for outside playing or yard work or whatever needed to be done. We send get well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. May…
At last, we are free from politician’s faces on television with their repetitive unattractive ads telling us nothing except their spin on their opponents shortcomings. Very rarely did we listen to one spelling out their platform free from unattainable promises. Maybe most of us can return to reality and realize…
Sunday, November 7 was the twenty-third Sunday after Trinity. Fr. Glen based his sermon on the gospel for the day, St. Matthew 22:15. In this passage the Pharisees – the Jewish religious authorities ganged up with the Herodians – the ruling dynasty appointed by the Romans – and try to…
Wednesday evening Bible study was led by Pastor Gary, using scriptures Ecc. 5:1-6, Matt. 13:36. and I Tim. 5:13. “Idle Words”, When you enter the house of God, be more ready to hear and let your words be few. Saturday the church ladies met and Bevy led the service about…
Champions do not rob themselves of the joy of this season by wishing they were in a future or a past one. Pretty much Champions are a here and now kind of people. They consider the lilies how they grow…and the collard greens too. With the possibility of a mild…
Michael Dodson helped David Dodson work on his pickup Monday morning. Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here for breakfast Monday morning. Megan Goforth and Macee Breeding were here Monday evening. Several have been deer hunting. My great grandson, Bryse Dodson, who is 8 killed a 6 point buck Saturday…
Our key verse, “O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee; my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is,” Psalms 163:1. Brother Roy read Psalm 3:1-6 for the devotion after Sister Shirley led the singing…
Time flies by fast. Gathering the black gold (walnuts) season is over. Sandra Harvill said grandson, Wyatt Marler, said after picking up walnuts, working hard and splitting the money with his brother, Colton, decided he had been ripped off. I sure know the feeling. You work hard have a big…
The sun has refused to shine this Monday morning and outside is chilly. I have used my fireplace logs during the morning and night, as I need too. It seems to me the squirrels are more plentiful this year. They run the fence and jump from tree to tree. By…
October 31 – Sunday school opened with singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone. Prayer requests were taken. Bro. Jim Lafferty led in prayer. Jack read Psalms 3:1-6 for our devotion. After a good Sunday school happy birthday was sung to Charlotte Roberts. Testimonies were given by Jeff Shipley, Charlotte Roberts…
Well another beautiful day that the Lord had made for us. Not much news here. We had good services at Frye Church this morning. All the guys at Frye Church worked on some of the repairs they have started. They worked this weekend and will work again when they can…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. Prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was, The Passing of the Baton, II Kings 2:1-12, 23, 24 and 25 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Bro.…
I talked with Bonnie Phipps and she said she did not make it to church Sunday. A week ago Sunday after church I went up to Vernal Blakey’s and stayed with him until Saturday afternoon before coming home. Vernal is doing fairly well. He don’t have pain in his arms,…
Another week has passed with no rain. Maybe this week we will get some rain. The weatherman is giving rain for this week. It is getting awful dry. Tony and I spent Friday in Springfield. It was time for my doctor’s appointment. It wasn’t too good. He said I was…
What wonderful weather God gave us this past week here on our mountain as we enjoyed all weekend. The trick or treaters all came out Saturday night and we had a wide variety from angels and fairies to cowboys and bumble bees. We even had a ghost with a bleeding…
Sunday morning Bob, Linda and I went to church. We visited Barb, Jack and Miracle one afternoon. Other visitors of Barb, Jack and Miracle were Joe, Tina and girls. Justyn, Tiffany, Tyler, Ryley and Jessie Davis visited with Bob, Linda and myself on Saturday evening. Also visiting were Chris, Crystal,…
The forecast was wrong again. It rained! We asked, believing, and our prayers were answered. Praise the Lord for his faithfulness to answer the prayers of his children. The weather forecasters seemed puzzled at the fact that this area received a good, soaking rain. The winter season is at hand. …
Our congregation was small for the morning service, however, those there enjoyed a good lesson, song service and bringing their prayers to the Lord. We continue to have several folks with health problems, remember each of them. Our guest speaker Sunday morning, was Sister Maxine Lund, bringing a good message…
October’s bright blue skies were enjoyed but the dry dusty earth had to be “dealt” with and caused sinus problems since we didn’t get rain showers. Belated October birthdays to Loretta Davidson and Natalie Pleasant. Natalie killed her deer in bow season. Phyllis and Alva Hollingsworth had her brother, Melvin…
October’s bright blue skies were enjoyed but the dry dusty earth had to be “dealt” with and caused sinus problems since we didn’t get rain showers. Belated October birthdays to Loretta Davidson and Natalie Pleasant. Natalie killed her deer in bow season. Phyllis and Alva Hollingsworth had her brother, Melvin…
Hello from our home to your home, it has been a busy week here at our home. A lot of things getting done this week, like new doors for the main entrance. The fall season is slowly turning into winter and soon we will hear the sounds and smells of…
Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, November 15: Choice of Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, November 16: Breakfast Pizza, Apple, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, November 17: Super Bun, Cheese, Banana, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk…
NOTICE TO CREDITORS To all persons interested in the Es-tate of Herschel Pahl, decedent. The undersigned, Trust Company of the Ozarks, is acting as Trustee under a trust, the terms of which provide that the debts of the decedent may be paid by the Trustee upon receipt of proper proof…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION II – PROBATE In the Estate of ) EDWARD A. ROSS ) Deceased. ) Case No. 10DG-PR00017 ) NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EDWARD A. ROSS, Deceased. You…
NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re: BARBARA LORRAINE HERIFORD TRUST To all persons interested in the es-tate of Barbara Lorraine Heriford, de-cedent. The undersigned, Jana Sue Hester-lee is acting as Successor Trustee under a trust, the terms of which provide that the debts of the decedent may be paid by the…
10-25-10. Good morning, what a beautiful fall day we have here. It won’t last long, but we’re thankful for it while it’s here. Friday night and Saturday we got five inches of rain. We needed it this time though. It had been a little while since we got any and…
Last Weeks News – We enjoyed a glorious Lord’s Day at Oak Grove, the only thing that would have made it better is if you had been there with us. The message from the Lord was taken from Titus, the whole book – don’t panic, it’s a short book. The…
Carol Boeddeker-Genet doesn’t have much to report this week. The election is over, a very, very long day for those who work the polls – who give of their time to make sure each and every one has the opportunity to vote their conscience. There is an old saying that…
Sunday, October 31 was the twenty-second Sunday after Trinity as well as the eve of All Saints Day. Fr. Glen based his sermon on the gospel reading for the day, St. Matthew 18:21, in which Peter asks Jesus, “Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me and I forgive…
We had good services Sunday morning. We opened up in prayer then the congregation led in some songs. Rayonna and Racheal took up the Penny March. They sure enjoyed it. I am proud of those girls. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson from Luke. Airal Conrad gave a birthday…
Bro. Joe Lafferty opened Sunday school with the reading of the 87 Psalms. Carlene Jackson asked the opening prayer. Our adult class teacher was Lee Hampton who taught the 22nd chapter of Matthew for our lesson. We always have discussion and questions that someone had to ask about different things…
Wendell Deo prayed over the congregation for dismissal to Sunday school classes. Our lesson was “God’s Presence Comforts and Assures”. We discussed times in our lives when we had felt lonely, had weariness of soul and seem to be no answers for the dilemmas we faced. We can go to…
Another beautiful day the Lord has made. It is a blessing to be alive to enjoy it. Our Sunday school began with Bro. Marshall greeting everyone. We had many prayer requests. Bro. Marshall led in prayer. We sang a good hymn for the Lord. Sister Lee was our leader for…
Nebuchadnezzar was an empire builder. He was really, really good at it, too. At one time, his vast empire covered most of the Middle East. Not bad for one who was little more than a teenager when he began his reign in 605 B.C. References show that he was a…
Sunday morning service was opened with the little ones singing a praise song. They do a very fine job and the teachers do an awesome job with them. We had prayer and then praise and welcome time. Tillie Fowler and Venita Brummet did a beautiful job singing a special. Brother…
Dan Stillings sang a special song in the morning service. Pastor Bob Sorensen brought a message he called, “Don’t show up empty-handed,” from Deuteronomy 16. The men of Israel were to come to Jerusalem to the temple for three major feasts each year. There was a certain time and a…
The frost hit the last of the tomatoes, zucchini, and green bean plants and brought an end to the summer garden at Norma Stillings’s home in the Rainbow Ridge neighborhood. The only things that are left are some lettuce and onions. Norma had time to dig up some ferns Wednesday…
In Champion the Bright Side has been so interesting and Champions have been so busy keeping their eye on it that five/sixths of the year have slipped by and already it is November. Bird feeders are going up in hopes that the cardinals and gold finches will find them and…
This week we had fifteen people weigh in, with a total weight-loss of eleven lbs. Three people stayed the same weight. Billy was high-loser. Judy received a charm for walking 100 miles. Sharon presented the program with an article from Prevention.com entitled, “Ten Weight-Loss Tips That Work in One Minute”.…
Several prayer concerns were shared as we began our service. Among those were Warren, the Brown Family, Zella and our lost loved ones. We read Psalms 3 as our devotion. Jim Harris prayed the offertory prayer as he and Brad Siler received our Lord’s tithes and offerings. Doyle Humbyrd, our…
This was definitely a blessed week. Bro. Scott preached revival this week at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Although, the numbers were low, I think revival starts with our selves first. The low numbers should also tell us as Christians that our work is cut out for us and that we…
A good, damp Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and good weekend. We appreciate everyone who helped to make Saturday night a huge success. We had about 132 spooks that visited our activity room plus the adults that came with the children. We had…
Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, November 8: Choice of Dry Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, November 9: Breakfast Pizza, Apple, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, November 10: Super Bun, Cheese, Banana, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of…
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Last Weeks News -Hello from our home to your home, the weather had been beautiful. The trees are changing color and slowly falling to the ground. I went to Redbud and called games for the residents there. We had a great time visiting. While I was at Redbud the residents…
How dry and dusty it has been up to now. Being the last week in October perhaps we will be seeing a change of weather before November. Won’t everyone be glad to get elections over this coming week? Also we turn our clocks back for Sunday morning, Nov. 7 and…
“Forasmuch as there is none like unto thee O Lord thou art great and thy name is great in might,” Jeremiah 10:6. Gary and I visited with Gary’s mother, Maxine Turner and David on Monday. While we were there Gary’s sister, Vicki Goodman, came. Vicki had just come from Rubie…
A good, damp Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a great and safe weekend. The weekend was great for a picnic or cookout. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospital and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have…
George and Violet Blakey came by last Monday afternoon to take me with them on the Glade Top Trail, but I had to turn them down because I had O.E.S. Monday night and I was getting ready for it. Carol Moore and Marie Dickey came and picked me up for…
This week we had sixteen people weigh in, with a total weight-loss of six and 3/4 lbs. Three people stayed the same weight. Heather and Trulla were high-losers. Sharon reported that T.O.P.S. delivered 60-1/2 lbs. of food to the Food Harvest. Sharon presented the program with an article entitled, “How…
We’ve spent a wonderful day quilting, visiting and working on our basement here at church. We had a nice visit with Sis. Marie Long this morning. Five of us went to her home and some stayed and quilted. Our pastor had a desire to have communion with Sis. Marie and…
Fall colors are beautiful and the leaves are falling all around. The high wind last night has increased the leaves on the ground and the rain to come will make a soft carpet of red and gold. Many homes have already lit the fireplaces or stoves and smoke curls gently…
During Sunday morning service we had 15 in attendance. We started out the morning with prayer requests and then dismissed to Sunday school. After Sunday school the children sang songs for the congregation and had the penny march. We all joined together and sang praise to the Lord. The morning…
We still haven’t got any rain so far. It will start before long. We will wish it would stop probably. I certainly can say we have had beautiful fall weather. The trees are so pretty with their different colors. The leaves are gone off the trees most of the time…
It was a wonderful day for those gathered to worship Sunday morning. We prayed for all those in need, and there were many, thanked God for the blessings, and enjoyed a good Sabbath day. Brother Dennis preached a familiar story Sunday morning, all about being the underdog, but not giving…
Did any of you hear that storm hit around 2:00 a.m. this morning? The wind was huffing and puffing like it could be a tornado. Then all of a sudden everything fell silent. I thought, “Uh oh, we’re in for it now!” But, nothing happened, except that it began to…
This fall weather is getting to me. I was looking out the windows watching the leaves falling one by one on the green grass with the fall flowers in full bright colors. It was chilly this morning when I went walking, but now at noon time the sun is thinking…
Good morning this Tuesday morning. It is a bright windy day here at Gentryville, not much, but just a trace of rain last night. The leaves have been pretty, but are sure falling this morning. Patty Stephens of Galena came after me on Wednesday and I spent until Saturday with…
Good morning this Tuesday morning. It is a bright windy day here at Gentryville, not much, but just a trace of rain last night. The leaves have been pretty, but are sure falling this morning. Patty Stephens of Galena came after me on Wednesday and I spent until Saturday with…
10-15-10. Again I will try to write this. I wrote it once, but was in a hurry and didn’t do a very good job. I probably won’t this time either. I have an appointment in Tipton at 11:15 and it’s almost 10:00 and I haven’t started to get ready yet.…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. Sunday school lesson was, Faithfulness Matters, I Kings 22:2-4, 15-17, 29, 34, 40 and 52; II Kings 1:2-8 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Prayer was given by Bro. Raymond…
Last Weeks News – Sunday morning service was opened with several instrumentals with piano, banjo, mandolin, guitar, violin and standup bass. We had congregational songs then prayer. Brother Roberts brought the message from James 4: 13-17, “God’s Plans-My Plans.” Wednesday evening was Youth night and adult Bible study. Brother Cody…
Champions will stand shoulder to shoulder to say that there is no glory in defeating a weak opponent. The reason they would say such a thing as that is to promote the idea that if it is easy to do or if it requires no thought at all, just anybody…
Carol Boeddeker-Genet had a few trips down memory lane this past week when some of the Boeddeker family was visiting from Minnesota. Among those memories are that Willie and Carol Boeddeker were originally from North Dakota, moving to California in 1963, and to Missouri in 1975 (where Willie thought I’d…
I visited with Barb, Jack and Miracle on Friday. Bob and Linda spent a night in Branson and saw a show. Margaret and Delmar went to see Violet and Hugh Morris and they were doing fair. James visited with me one day last week. Bob and Linda called Mary and…
Sunday school opened with prayer. We had morning singing. Everyone went to class. Esther teaches the children. Bro. Darrell Webster teaches the adult class. He does a good job. Pastor Garry and Donna Hall had their fifth anniversary. We congratulated them. Bro. Hall preached Sunday morning from Genesis 26:19. His…
Opening Sunday school Joe Lafferty read the 1st chapter of Psalms. Lee Hampton taught our lesson in Matthew, chapter 21, Purification of the Temple. “My house shall be called the house of prayer, ye have made it a den of thieves.” We had just a few people in attendance. I…
Many of you may remember the old cartoon where the little boy is playing and all of a sudden the little devil with the pitchfork appears on the little boy’s shoulder. The little devil whispers in his ear and tells the kid to do something mean. Then all of a…
The opening prayer for our Sunday service was led by Rod Welker. Our Sunday school lesson was on “God Rules Over The Nations.” God is in control of all things. God loves to hear our praises in song, many would say today there is little or nothing to praise God…
Several members and friends of Bethany Baptist Church went out to the Corder Farm for a hayride and picnic. The weather was near perfect, the fall colors were beautiful, and the food was delicious as was expected since even ordinary food tastes better eaten outside around a campfire. Pastor Bob…
Daylene Robertson visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson one day last week. Billy Fletcher said that he had not had any visitors this last week. He had attended the D.O.W. Homemakers Clubs’ Achievement Day that was held in Ava, last Tuesday. Norma Stillings attended the D.O.W. Homemakers Clubs’ Achievement Day,…
I do believe I feel a chill in the air. I wore my jacket to church, which of course surprised no one, but someone was thinking of me and had the heat on. I appreciate it, Cindy, and many others appreciated it too. The church house felt wonderful. We had…
We had a great time in the Lord Saturday night. We had good food and fellowship then we sang for the Lord. A blessing was had by all. We had another beautiful day Sunday. The weather was great. Sunday school began with a good morning from Bro. Paul and prayer…
Wednesday Bible study was led by Steve Wilkerson about “The Lord’s Prayer,” using scriptures Matthew 6:9-11. Saturday evening Pastor Gary and Bevy hosted a chili-pot-luck supper and singing. Those attending were Connie Holloway, Wanda Cox, Don and Reba Nash, Art and Nancy Levan, Zelda Graham, Colleen Lakey, Ray and Leah…
I hope you are not one of those wishful thinkers who believe just because you are a good person or you do good works that Heaven will be your home. In Matt 7:13-23 Jesus tells us that the road to salvation is narrow and not everyone who says “Lord, Lord”…
Go and tell Jesus on me – if my faults and my failures you see. If you’re my brother (or sister) then don’t tell another. Just go and tell Jesus on me. Brother Nolan Turner used to sing that song and it has stayed with me. Good words to live…
Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday for breakfast. Those here on Tuesday were Donna, Melanie Breeding, Reece, Megan, Quin and Macee. Donna Dodson went to the Mighty Mite football games Tuesday night in Ava to watch Chase and Bryse Dodson and Drew and Reece Adams from her…
October 20 – Caney Church came together Wednesday evening singing. Sis. Charlotte Roberts took charge of our service. Prayer requests were taken and Bro. Jeff Shipley led in prayer. Charlotte read I Sam. 3:1, Amos 8:11, II Tim. 3:1-7, 4:3-4, Rom. 1:24-25, James 1:14-15, Eph. 3:16-17 and Rev. 2:10. We…
Well hello from my house to yours. Some people have been asking about my items. I told them that I simply haven’t had time. I had three doctor appointments this past week. Praise God I got a good reports and they’d see me again in six months. It’s so dry…
Happy birthday was sung to Aaron Humbyrd and Elijah Dalton, who was one year old. Aaron, I won’t tell how many. Prayer requests were for Makinna’s Grandma, Cindy, Glenda, our Lord’s service, our nation, leaders and military. Frances Humbyrd prayed this prayer. Pastor Neal challenged us to share our salvation…
Mt. Tabor Church began with singing and prayer requests for our church families, the bereaved, many that are still not well and thankfulness for the prayers answered. Glad to have Justin and Ryan as our visitors. Brother Dennis read from I Thess. 2, speaking about us being a lazy society.…
Hello Folks. I’ve been waiting patiently for the beautiful fall colors to arrive, but so far change is yet in the future. I think we have experienced too much sunshine for the green chlorophyll pigments to fade out and let the leaves return to their natural colors. Perhaps some rainy,…
We have been blessed to have nice October weather up to now, but it has been dry and dusty. Fall blooming mums need rain badly. Edith McKinnon’s brother from Independence, Kansas, visited one afternoon and took her to Fred’s Fish House in Mtn. Home that evening along with Edith’s granddaughter,…
Hello from Little Creek on this beautiful Monday morning. I can’t believe that October is almost over. Burr and Kevin, my sons, Joseph, my grandson, and Mark, my cousin, put my wood pellet stove in on Saturday. I am most thankful. My family, most all, came Sunday for chili and…
No rain again this week. It is getting dry now. We have had some heavy frosts last week. It will cloud up and rain before long probably. The timber is getting pretty now. The leaves will be falling soon and before long it will be snowing and winter will be…
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Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, November 1: Choice of Dry Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, November 2: Breakfast Pizza, Orange, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, November 3: Breakfast Burrito, Fresh Banana, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of…
The Douglas County Homemakers Clubs were hosts for the Douglas, Ozark, and Wright Counties Homemakers Clubs’ Fall Achievement Day, October 19 at the Bethany Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Ava, Missouri. The theme, “Bringing in the Harvest,” was carried out in the decorations, game, group singing and roll call. Each…
The 25th Annual Miller-Hall Reunion was held on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at the Ava Community Center. This year we had 52 family members and friends signed into enjoy the day of visiting, sharing pictures and up dating family stories from years past. Several enjoyed looking at the photo albums…
The 4th Sunday Singing was held at Oak Grove Church of Wasola October 24, 2010 from 2-4:00 pm. The welcome was given by Emcee, Sybil Gheer; Bro. Charles McFarland opened with prayer; songbooks provided by Freeman Porter. There were 81 present and 39 songs were shared. Sybil Gheer conducted the…
IN THE 44TH JUDICAL CIRCUIT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI In the estate of, ) ERNA MARIE LAWRENCE , ) Deceased. ) Case No.:10DG-PR00060 ) NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED (Supervised Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Es-tate of ERNA MARIE LAWRENCE, Decedent: On October 21, 2010, the last will…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION II – PROBATE In the estate of, ) GRACE ELIZABETH WATSON, ) Deceased. ) Case No.:10DG-PR00028 ) NOTICE OF GRANT OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED (Supervised Administration) On the 25th day of May, 2010, DEAN WATSON was appointed the…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE In Re: Wesley E. Wallace, Husband and Wife; Sherry G. Wallace, Wife and Husband TRUSTEE’S SALE – For default in the payment of debt and performance of obligation described in and secured by Deed of Trust executed by Wesley E. Wallace, Husband and Wife; Sherry G.…
EARLY PUBLIC NOTICE To: All Interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals Date of Publication: October 28, 2010 Shannon County, Missouri, acting as the lead county and in cooperation with Howell, Texas, Oregon, Ozark, Douglas and Wright counties, is pro-posing to partner with South Central Ozark Council of Governments and South Central…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: November 16, 2010 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 SW 13th Avenue Property Owners: Mr. Dan and Dawne Burton Legal description: That part of the…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: November 16, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: R-2 Two-Family Residential District Street location: 1213 S.E. 4th Way Property Owners: Roy and Dorothy Hicks Legal description: That part of the NW…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: November 16, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: R-2 Two-Family Residential District Street location: 1300 S.E. 4th Way Property Owners: Jacquelyn Whiteman Legal description: A Tract of land situated in the…
NOTICE REZONINGPUBLIC HEARING Date: November 16, 2010 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: 401 SW 13th Avenue Property Owners: Mr. James H. and Dorothy O. Burton Legal description: That part of…
PUBLIC NOTICE The Ava Housing Authority will be holding a meeting for current and po-tential landlords/owners for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. The purpose of this meeting is to intro-duce the staff and explain how the Sec-tion 8 program works. This meeting will be held in the Community…
Sunday, October 17 was the twentieth Sunday after trinity. Fr. Glen based his sermon on the epistle for the day, Ephesians 5:15, in which St. Paul admonishes the Christians at Ephesus to “walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise…” This means that a Christian life is one of awareness…
Another week has come and gone. It seems I don’t get much done, yet I stay really busy. I guess everybody knows what that’s like. We have a good Bible study Wednesday night. Juanita Nelson came and joined us. We hope she comes again. We still miss Alice Nelson. She…
James and me have been busy this week while he has been on vacation. We got some of our winter’s wood, he always finds things to do. I don’t look very hard to find work, ha. We fished one day several caught but no size. Saturday we went to Mtn.…
Rod Welker led the opening prayer for our church service Sunday morning. Our special song was done by Rod Welker with Joanne at the piano. Our morning message was brought by Pastor Riley Hall from Psalms 147:1-11. His text focused on verses 2 and 3. We are in a battle…
Last Week Good afternoon to everyone. I hope this finds everyone in good health and good spirits. I’m guessing everybody enjoyed the Breedon School Reunion this Saturday. There has been a young lady who has had a few rough days in the hospital let’s not forget her and her family…
October 17 – Sunday school opening with singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone to service. Prayer requests and praise reports were taken. We have many concerns with the lost, sick, bereaved, our nation and military. Jack read Hebrews 6:13-20 for our devotion. After a good Sunday school lesson, Sis. Tracy…
Last Week’s News – This week we had 17 people weigh in, with a total loss of 16 and ¾ pounds. One person stayed the same weight. Heather was high-loser. Sharon and Linda received charms for walking 100 miles each. Cathy presented the program with an article from “Fitness” Magazine…
Wednesday evening Bible study was led by Pastor Gary, teaching “The Roman Road” using scriptures John 1:12, 3:16-17, 5:24, 10:27-29, 20:31, Romans 3:23, 5:8, 6:23, 10:9-13. We had 43 in attendance and Sunday morning service was opened by Norma Jones, reading Psalms 51:10-13. Linda Roberts led adult Sunday school with…
“Wherever railroads and highways penetrate, wherever newspapers and movies and radios are introduced, the people gradually lose their distinctive local traits and assume the drab color which characterizes conventional Americans elsewhere.” So wrote Vance Randolph in the introduction to his book Ozark Magic and Folklore. Even if satellite television and…
There is quite a lot of activity going on each Sunday afternoon with various practices. The young people are working on a play. The Jubilee Singers have started working on Christmas music. Some of the people practice for specials and the ladies have a prayer meeting. This Friday evening the…
Five generations of the Tom and Jewell Johnson family ate lunch together, Sunday, after church at the Sonshine Café. Tom and Jewell are thankful for the support of their family and for the blessing of being able to stay in their own home. Billy Fletcher met Sue Hartgraves for dinner…
The Lord truly blessed us with a beautiful weekend this last Sunday and we made the best of it by coming together to worship the Lord. Our morning message was “The Simplicity of Christ” from the text of II Corinthians 11:3. the message, the life, the teachings and even the…
“God is a Spirit and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth,” John 4:24. Last Saturday, the 9th, Ella Faye Mitchell went with her daughter, Dara Strong, to Mountain Grove to the home of Dara’s daughter, Tafi Shannon, for Tafi’s son, Eli Shannon’s birthday party.…
God’s Little Instruction Book contains a saying, which goes like this: The heart of a man cannot be determined by the size of his pocketbook. Take, for example, the rich young ruler who asked Jesus what he could do to inherit eternal life. From reading the passage in Mark 10:17-22…
Susan Sinclair writes that she has little news to report due to being bitten by a copperhead snake last Monday night. I spent several days at Cox Hospital and convalesced several days at my brother Steve’s house in Clever. I appreciate all of your prayers and well wishes. There is…
Last Week Good afternoon to everyone. I hope this finds everyone in good health and good spirits. I’m guessing everybody enjoyed the Breedon School Reunion this Saturday. There has been a young lady who has had a few rough days in the hospital let’s not forget her and her family…
Sunday was our family reunion so we didn’t make it to church. Several were at the get together at Barb and Jack’s home Saturday night before the reunion on Sunday. Bob and Linda were in Springfield on Saturday to visit Mary and Terry McCleary. They also attended the wedding of…
Bonnie Phipps was doing just fine when I talked to her Sunday and she and Cecilia had gone to church. Monica Reemes came up last Monday and took me to Ozark first where we dropped off an afghan that my sister, Margaret Allen, had sent with me to give her…
It was another beautiful fall day in the Ozarks. It’s either one of the most beautiful falls I can remember or as you get older you are more appreciative of all that’s around us. We are quilting today as we do most Tuesdays and have given away several quilts lately.…
During Wednesday night Bible study we have been going over the Ten Commandments. We went over the sixth commandment, “Thou shalt not kill.” During Sunday morning services we had 11 in attendance. We started out with prayer requests and dismissed to our Sunday school classes. The children were taught about…
Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, October 25: Choice of Dry Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, October 26: Breakfast Pizza, Apple, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, October 27: Super Bun, Cheese, Banana, 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. * * * Union Grove Church, singing and potluck dinner, Saturday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. 04-1t *…
The regular meeting of the Carl Neiman Chapter of the Daughters American Revolution was held on October 14th, 2010, at 7pm, in the Student Ministries building of the Ava General Baptist Church. The meeting was called to order by Regent Sandra Walker and opened with prayer by Chaplin Sherry Beasley.…
Douglas and Ozark Counties RTA members, Edith McKinnon, Yolanda Dolecki, Terri Hall, Barbara Roberts, Jane Elder, Barbara Groover, Doris Morrison, Marie Bristol, Ida Mae Huse, Jenny Billings, Sue Robirds, and Norma Stillings and their guests, Bobbye Priddy, Paul Mruk and his wife, Janet Mruk, met for lunch at the Senior…
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, recorded on 08/03/2007 Book 469 Page 681 in the office of…
The family of Hettie (Price) Cooper has my sympathy. Those here on Monday where Donna Dodson, Macee Breeding and Gene Pool. I had phone calls from Debra Reed in Kansas, Linda Rogers and Juanita Kazenski of Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. John Stephens and Bessie Hall visited on Tuesday with Era…
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as you see the day approaching. Hebrews 10:25. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school with prayer by Brother Marvin Graham after singing the good hymns. He read Hebrews…
What beautiful weather the Lord is giving us. The leaves are beginning to turn. It makes for a lovely drive when you are going to church on Sunday morning. This is Glad Top Trail Sunday and the Lord has blessed it with good weather, good food, good music and a…
A good Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a happy and safe weekend. How about this beautiful weather? The days are warm and the nights are good for sleeping. Isn’t God’s creation great. We send get well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the…
Sunday school opened with prayer. We had a good song and service. Bro. Darrell Webster taught out of Luke. Ester Hankins teaches the youth, she is doing a good job. We are praying for Earline Oxley and Marie Wilson for a speedy recovery. Bro. Garry Hall preached from John, Chapter…
Sunday morning service was opened with prayer and praise and welcoming everyone. Margaret Rosseau sang a special. Brother Roberts brought the message from James 4:1-12, “How to End Wars.” It was a continuation of A Journey to Christian Maturity. The evening service was opened with congregational singing and prayer. Brother…
Just do it. The famous Nike slogan is over 20 years old. Advertisers have long said that ‘it pays to advertise.’ A main premise is that a slogan must be short, easy to remember and tied to a strong product or benefit. That makes sense. Coke has ‘it’s the real…
A good Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a great weekend. The weather was good for cookouts and picnic outings. 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.…
Well here I am back in the news again. I have been up north for two weeks visiting with my three sisters and one brother. Mark Blakey took me to Camdenton August 24 to see my sister, Mollie and Dale McPheeters, where I spent the night. The next day we…
Sunday I didn’t make it to church, I had a cough so I stayed home and rested. Barb, Jack and Miracle visited with me, Bob and Linda on Sunday evening. On Friday evening Delayna, Chase and Terry visited with Barb and Jack. Butch Scott visited me one day last week.…
Rod Welker prayed the opening prayer for our Sunday morning service. We were very blessed to have Bro. Bob Huskey sing a couple of special songs at church Sunday morning. Bro. David Welch was our speaker again in this Sunday’s service and his message was from Acts 3:1-16, the story…
No rain this week. It is getting awful dry again. The leaves are getting pretty now. This time of year is so beautiful. Tony and I were in town Friday. He had some business to do and I grocery shopped. Cody and Braxton Richards visited me on Sunday. Braxton is…
During Wednesday night Bible study we have been going over the Ten Commandments. We went over the fourth and fifth commandments. “Remember the Sabbath to keep it holy” and “Honor thy mother and thy father”. Our numbers are low on Wednesday nights and we would like to invite anyone who…
Our assistant superintendent, Martin Hathcock asked for prayer requests and read the devotion to begin services Sunday. We are pleased to report Bonita Elliott Winingham of Louisville, Nebraska is making a great recovery following major surgery the first of last week. We send our best wishes to her. Brother Dennis…
Sybil Heckendorn was hostess. After one hour of play, prizes were awarded and refreshments were served. The high winner was Delcia Heriford, second place, Lucille Collins and low, Sharon Jenkins. Other members attending were Sybil Heckendorn, Allie Gentry, Lucille Jenkins, Dixie Garrett and Joretta Sawyer. Sybil Heckendorn was the door…
October 6 – Caney came together Wednesday evening with singing. Bro. Jeff Shipley was our leader this week. He began by taking prayer requests. Bro. Jim Lafferty led in prayer. Bro. Jeff read I Kings 22:29-39. Just because it is right, we need to make sure it’s the will of…
Black walnuts cover the ground at my home and have to be raked up before mowing the grass. The price of $11.00 per hundred pounds is being paid. In past years we were glad to get $4.00 and let none stay on the ground. Lilly Ridge fall revival was well…
Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here for breakfast on Monday morning. Melanie Breeding came for lunch. On Tuesday Lana Stephens and friend visited with Jo and John Stephens. Jo Stephens and Kathy Stephens visited Jordan Tate of Norwood on Wednesday. Mike and Corrine Dodson took Chase and Bryse to…
“Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh,” Matthew 25:13. Brother Roy opened Sunday school with prayer request and prayer by Pastor David after congregational singing led by Sister Shirley accompanied by Sister Betty on the piano. Brother Roy then read…
I am not sure our weather knows it is October. I was out in the backyard Saturday afternoon and found the Iris’s with new starts, four to six inches long and the red baby roses in bloom for the fourth time. We are now seeing some trees turning fall colors.…
Hello everyone. This is one of those days that don’t turn out like you expect it to. For instance, I planned to do some of our laundry, and rest up a bit from a very busy day yesterday. But, as it turned out I actually spent the day helping my…
Hello from our home to your home. We are two weeks away from the Golden Age Games and excitement is in the air. Crafts projects are being finished up. The maintenance men are working on the tractor they are building for the residents. Our barn scene is done and all…
Wednesday evening Pastor Gary brought the message of “Where Is The Church Going Now?” from Proverbs 29:18. Sunday morning we had 34 in attendance. Linda Roberts led Sunday school class from Jeremiah 23:6-15. Special singing was by Bernie and Lena Hutchison, Pastor Gary and Linda Roberts. Pastor Gary brought the…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent, prayer by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was, Selective Hearing, I Kings 19:19-20 and 21, I Kings 20:1-6, 13, 14 and 15 and 20-22 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several…
Benefit Auction for Protem Community Youth Center, Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m., four miles south of Protem on Hwy. 125. 683-0559. 2-2tp ****** Ava Saddle Club Timed Events Rodeo, Oct. 16, 4 p.m. Admission $2 per person or $5 a carload, barrels, poles, goat tying, breakaway roping $25 entry fee,…
Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, October 18: Choice of Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, October 19: Breakfast Pizza, Apple, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, October 20: Super Bun, Cheese, Banana, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION IN THE ESTATE OF, ) BURREL LOFTIN ) Deceased. ) Estate No.:09-U4-PR00011 ) NOTICE OF FILING SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BURREL LOFTIN, DECEASED You are hereby notified that the un-dersigned Personal…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION II -PROBATE IN THE ESTATE OF, ) KENNETH D. DUFF ) Deceased. ) Estate No.:080U4-PR00014 ) NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF REAL PROPERTY To All persons interested in the above captioned estate: You are hereby notified that, pursu-ant to an Amended…
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME To All Persons: You are hereby notified that pursu-ant to a Judgment of the Circuit Court of Douglas County, Missouri dated September 17, 2010, Case No. 10DG-CC00217, that Catherine Suzanne Mof-fett (DOB: 1-18-1955), a resident of Douglas County, Missouri, has had her name changed to…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION II – PROBATE IN THE ESTATE OF, ) HOLLIE M. CORUM, ) Deceased. ) Estate No.:10DG-PR00055 ) NOTICE TO CREDITORS To all persons interested in the Es-tate of Hollie M. Corum, Decedent: On the 8th day of October, 2010, a small…
LEGAL NOTICE Judith T. Jambru is not responsible for Gerard Henri Jambru’s debt and Gerard Henri Jambru is not responsible for Judith T. Jambru’s debt. Gerard Henri Jambru 10-14-04-1t…
October 16, 2010 PRE-K 9:00 am New York Life vs. Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center 9:30 am Subway vs. Sonshine Cafe Kindergarten-1st Grade 8:30 am Smith Drywall vs. Jim’s Body Shop 9:15 am Life Church vs. Emerson 10:00 am playing for 3rd and 4th place 10:45 am playing for…
It’s getting to be that time of year when all the holidays start. You know the time when you go into a store and you see all the holiday decorations from Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. It seems we don’t have any time between them, they all just roll along together.…
Sunday, October 10 was the nineteenth Sunday after trinity. Fr. Glen based his sermon on the epistle for the day, Ephesians 4:17, in which St. Paul instructs the new Christians in the church be founded at Ephesus on leading a Christian life and “henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk,…
The meeting was called to order at 10 a.m. In attendance were Billy, Carol, Kitty, Charlie, Macie, Sharon and Marie. We said the Pledge of Allegiance then we said the Club Collect. Charlie read the Devotion called Let Us Make Hay While The Sun Shines. She read a prayer for…
The residents at Ava Place continue to comment on the beautiful weather. The leaves are beginning to change colors across the street and the gentle afternoon breeze and sunshine make sitting on the front porch a favorite activity. The Traveling Strings and Ava Opry provided great music for the residents…
We had another beautiful day in the Lord and the weather was great also. Bro. Paul filled in for Bro. Marshall. He greeted all with a great good morning. There were many prayer requests made for the sick, the lost, our families, our friends, our church and church family. I…
We had a glorious day in the Lord this last Sunday. The morning message was “Preaching Christ,” from the text in Acts 8:5, when Philip went to Samaria and as it says, “preached Christ to them.” His emphasis, should be “our” emphasis. We need to always remember, our goal is…
Sunday school opened with prayer. Everyone gathered around front for singing and the spirit of God moved and everyone was blessed. Darrell Webster taught from Luke 1:28. We had a lot of special singing. Bro. Hall preached a good message. We had 23 out. Sunday night we grew in spirit…
Susan Sinclair reports the framing in the new church building is coming right along, and we are almost ready to begin the drywall portion. Our Church family would like to extend their appreciation to Sam Lawrence, our project manager and resident expert on almost everything, and our friend and professional…
Champions are not able to resist the wisdom and spirit of patience that permeates one of the most picturesque places on the planet. It so often happens that things seem to stay just the same day after day and then suddenly, “Bam!” Change. That is exactly what happened during the…
Several prayer requests were shared as we came together on our Lord’s Day; among these were a friend of Trish Menzies, George, Ruth, our nation, leaders, military, and new ministers, Van, David and Corby. Judy Wilson prayed this prayer. Happy birthday was sung to Bill Hodges and Lane McFarland. Juanita…
Some of the young people met Friday evening for the Pizza and Movie Night. Pastor and Darlene Sorensen prepared the pizza. The movie was called, “The Inheritance.” The folks at Bethany Baptist were disappointed that their favorite missionary, Tommy Tillman, was not able to come to Ava, Sunday. Tommy had…
Jean Daugherty visited with her nephew, Billy Fletcher, Saturday and Sunday afternoons. They went out for breakfast, Monday morning. Norma Stillings visited at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center a couple of times last week and went to Rocky Ridge at Mansfield, Friday, to play the piano and visit residents…
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. * * * Miller-Hall Reunion, October 17, Ava Community Center, lunch at 12:30, friends and family welcome. 2-2t *…
There isn’t much going on. It was real slow last week and not much excitement this week. Effie (Applegate) Young’s daughter, Madge Nelson, passed away. My sister found the notice in the Springfield paper. Effie and Madge always kept in touch with each other until their health failed, both were…
October’s bright blue sky and cooler temperatures are certainly a change from summer. Lilly Ridge Fall Revival started Sunday evening and continues through Thursday night. Everyone is invited and good crowds are expected. It will start at 7 p.m. Lots of outside yard work is taking place since the weather…
It is cold outside and inside too. The sunshine looks good out there. This cold weather just moved in too fast. Everyone came out for the morning and evening services. Missionaries from the Philippines, Greg and Luann Lyons, was speaking for both services. I enjoyed a nice visit by phone…
Wednesday evening Bible study was led by Steven Wilkerson. The subject was “Prayer of Thankfulness.” Scripture used was Psalms 116. Saturday the Ladies Meeting was led by Linda Roberts. Following that was the memorial service for Lora Hubbard’s mom, Wanda Montgomery. Sunday morning we had 35 in attendance. Service was…
Hello again. Well here it is, a week into October already. I don’t know about you, but my husband and I have been very busy trying to prepare our house for winter. I painted all six of our porch post last week. My husband has been checking our roof to…
Our group was small Sunday morning, however, we had a good discussion for Sunday school and Brother Dennis read good scripture. We had visitors in the evening service and appreciated the special songs. We sang happy birthday to Carl Clements and Don Bryan for their special day. Lutie True Hope…
Wow, I believe fall has definitely arrived. It’s time to get out the coats and try to stay warm. It is always hard trying to adjust to such a change in temperature, but we love it when the change is from 30 degrees to 60. We humans are so hard…
A frosty good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and happy weekend. I sure have enjoyed the cooler weather. Some have turned their heat on to knock the chill out. It soon will be time for Halloween, so keep in mind the little children who…
Susan Sinclair tells us the benefit chili supper and auction for Mount Zion School led by Cathy Cornett (who attends Dogwood Nazarene Church) was a resounding success last Friday night, bringing in a sizable amount to be used for building repairs and improvements. The Dogwood Church always enjoys participating in…
‘For every action there is a reaction.’ Most everyone has heard the quote or something like it. It’s not exactly quoted here but the meaning remains the same. Isaac Newton, who believed that God was the master creator, coined the quote. He is thought to be the greatest genius of…
Sorry, but I missed church this week. I was on my way back from camping but listened to a good message on the radio. I was along the same subject that Brother Roberts has been preaching for a few weeks, about the “Journey to Christian Maturity.” On Sunday evening there…
Next Sunday, October 10, Tommy Tillman, missionary to Thailand and Mongolia will be visiting at Bethany Baptist Church. Tommy began working with lepers in South Korea back in 1983 and later on he went into Thailand to work with the lepers there. By the grace of God he was able…
Norma Stillings did a lot of resting this last week, but she did make her visits at the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center Tuesday afternoon and Saturday morning. She worked in the yard Wednesday went to a dental appointment, Thursday afternoon. She took her friend Paulette Walls to get…
Food Harvest items were collected for the Heart of the Hills Food Harvest. Prayer requests were for Coleen Shockley, HK and Suzanne Gaulding, our nation, leaders, military and our names in the book on the altar. Happy Birthday was sung to Amy Hodges and Patty Siler. Testimonies were shared about…
Champions are just floating on a cloud of satisfaction that the roof on the porch (of the Replica of the Historic Emporium known as Henson’s Store on the North Side of the Square in Down Town Champion) is attached to the building at an angle that precisely duplicates the angle…
Romans 10:15, “And how shall they preach, except they be sent? As it is written, how beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!” Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school by reading Genesis 1:26-31 for the devotion after congregational…
The family of Harley Newberry have my sympathy. Jo and I went to the visitation on Sunday. Those here Friday night were Gene and Rheba Pool and Jo Stephens. Donna, Reece, Quin and I went to Wal-Mart Saturday. David and Michael went bow hunting Monday morning. Donna and Macee came…
September 29 – Caney came together Wednesday evening by singing. Bro. Jeff Shipley took charge of the service. Sis. Lila Roberts led in prayer. Jeff read I Kings 22:1-28. We should listen to the wisdom of others that are grounded in the word of God. The world will tell you…
This week we had twenty people weigh in with a total weight-loss of sixteen and 3/4 lbs. Five people stayed the same weight. Evelyn E. was high-loser. Vince received a charm for being a K.O.P.S. for two years, and Audrey received a charm for being a K.O.P.S. for nine years.…
Narvil Tetrick opened our Sunday church service with prayer. Our Sunday school lesson was on “God’s Majesty”. Our lesson is teaching us when we look at the universe we should get an overwhelming majesty of God. Sometimes we are too busy to observe nature. Many people in entertainment, sports, politics,…
We had a heavy frost here this morning. The ground was white. Tony Richards took me to Ava Friday and I did some shopping. Cody Richards saw his first bear in the wild Monday evening. He had started home from work. It came out of the woods and ran down…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent, prayer by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was, Overcoming Overwhelming Odds, I Kings 17:1, I Kings 18:22-24-34 and I Kings 18:36-39 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Specials were…
Healthcare Center Hello from our home to your home. A new month has and is already here. Churches that are on the schedule for October are: First Southern Baptist on the 10th, Ava United Methodist church on the 17th, Ava Assembly of God on the 24th and Ava General Baptist…
Wednesday evening Bible study we have been studying over the Ten Commandments. This week we studied on commandment two and three. Sunday morning we had 14 people attend morning worship. We started out by taking prayer requests and then dismissed to Sunday school. The adults studied out of Matthew chapters…
10-4-10 – It’s a beautiful fall day in this part of the Midwest. A little on the chilly side, but sunny and bright and hopefully it doesn’t get windy again. If not, what a super day. I think the little humming bird finally left. I hope so even though I…
Last Week’s News – Things are about the same as always on Little Creek, except some things are different. Some things have been made right, some hearts have been made glad and we have been made to know that Jesus is Lord and if you ask with faith believing it…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: October 19, 2010 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: 1400 S. Jeffer-son Property Owners: Mr. Paul & Elizabeth Wade Legal description: Lot 23, Southview Addition, Ava, Missouri…
TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of debt and performance of obligations due on a promissory note dated July 5, 2007 secured by a Deed of Trust executed by HOWARD W. JOHNSON, a single man dated July 5, 2007 and recorded on August 3, 2007 in the…
October 9, 2010 PRE-K 9:00 am New York Life vs. Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center 9:30 am Subway vs. Sonshine Cafe Kindergarten-1st Grade 8:30 am Emerson Climate Technologies vs. Jin’s Body Shop 9:15 am Smith Drywall vs. Life Church 2nd -3rd Grades 10:00 am Pro-Design vs.Taco Bell 11:00 am…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, Martha Doughtery (who died February 12, 2010), a single person and unremarried widow and surviving tenant by the entireties with James L. Doughtery who died Septem-ber 24, 1998, by her Deed of Trust dated January 9, 2009, and recorded in the Recorder’s Office for Douglas…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Ralph R Pitt and Sara J. Pitt, Husband and Wife Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Ralph R Pitt and Sara J. Pitt, Husband and Wife dated August 30, 2005 and recorded in…
October 2, 2010 PRE-K 9:00 am New York Life vs. Subway 9:30 am Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center vs. Sonshine Cafe Kindergarten-1st Grade 8:30 am Emerson Climate Technologies vs. Smith Drywall 9:15 am Jim’s Body Shop vs. Life Church 2nd -3rd Grades 10:00 am Pro-Design vs.Sonic 11:00 am Taco…
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. * * * Miller-Hall Reunion, October 17, Ava Community Center, lunch at 12:30, friends and family welcome. 2-2t *…
Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, October 11: Choice of Dry Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, October 12: Breakfast Pizza, Apple, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, October 13: Super Bun, Cheese, Banana, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of…
This column is for fundraisers, benefits, or community functions for which a fee or membership dues are collected. Items will be printed in this column twice for a single fee of $5 for 20 words or less. ****** Benefit Auction for Protem Community Youth Center, Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m.,…
PUBLIC NOTICEOF SURFACE MINING APPLICATION RENEW PERMIT Kevin L. Reed, Rt. 1 Box 52, Mtn. Grove, MO 65711, has applied to renew their permit from the Department of Natural Resources, Land Reclamation Commission, to continue to mine sand and gravel on 8.5 acre(s) of land located in Douglas County, Section(s)…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Dennis Buffum and Misty Buffum, Husband Wife Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Dennis Buf-fum and Misty Buffum, Husband and Wife dated September 14, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Lisa A Engelhardt and Rickey A Engelhardt, married to each other Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Lisa A Eng-elhardt and Rickey A Engelhardt, mar-ried to each other dated April 10, 2002 and…
Lisa Richards Roy Hampton opened Sunday school by reading Genesis, chapter three, the temptation of Eve in the garden, to eat the tree. I think in our daily Christian walk we have a lot of temptation and the devil tries to get us off the track, but we have to…
Sunday morning I attended church with Bob and Linda at Thornfield. James visited me one day last week. We always enjoy talks about crafts and old times. Bob and Linda were in Springfield on Thursday and Friday for my doctor appointment and checking on Bob’s mother. Bob picked up the…
Sunday school opened with prayer. We had good singing and we were glad to have Helen and Darrell Webster’s daughter, Angela, and boys here. Angela played the piano and sang. The Spirit of God moved Sunday morning. Pastor Garry Hall took the pulpit fired up. He preached from Ephesians 6:10-12.…
“Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulations, continuing instant in prayer,” Romans 12:12. Eddie and Linda Sears visited with their sons and family, Terry and Zane Sears, Timothy and Edward’s family. Edwards baby was in the hospital a few days in Iowa. Edgar and Sharon Stewart visited with their son, Leroy…
Sunday, October 3 was the eighteenth Sunday after trinity. Altar and vestment colors continue to be green, as trinity is the “green season” of growth, both physical and spiritual. Fr. Glen based his sermon on the gospel for the day, St. Matthew 22:34, in which the Pharisees ask Jesus “which…
What a great day to gather together and sing praises to the Lord and hear His word. Bro. Marshall was in the house today and gave us a great good morning to all. We sang a good hymn and had prayer requests. Many were made. We had prayer and Sunday…
We enjoyed a beautiful, cool Sunday morning at Oak Grove this last Lord’s Day and every indication is that summer is over and fall is upon us. We also had a guest speaker, Bro. Greg Mosley brought us a message, entitled, for both morning and evening services and his message…
It has been a busy week at Ava Place. Residents have been more active outside since the cooler weather has arrived. Sweaters and jackets have been taken from the closets and worn while watching the afternoon sun sink over the horizon. Painting classes are popular and the residents paint scenes…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent, prayer by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was, The Peril of Political Expediency, I Kings 12:25-30, I Kings 13:31-34 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Specials were performed by…
Last week’s news: We had nineteen people weigh in, with a total weight-loss of eighteen lbs. Two people stayed the same weight. Audrey was high-loser. Heather received a charm for walking 100 miles. Vince received two charms for walking 200 miles. Audrey’s name was drawn from those losing weight after…
Wednesday evening Bible study was led by Steve Wilkerson. The subject was continuation on prayer – The Prayer of Praise and other words used for praise and also other names for God. Sunday morning we had 40 in attendance, including two foreign exchange students, Martina from Croatia and Berit from…
Wednesday night we had a good Bible study even though we were low in numbers. In past weeks we have been studying on “Christian Living” and this week we started on the Ten Commandments. Sunday morning service we started out with prayer requests and prayed for our nation, our troops,…
Last Week’s News – Sept. 18 was the fifty-second Applegate reunion. The first one was at Melvis and Berthie Applegate’s home on T highway. After a few years it was moved down at the Swan Creek Bridge. In 2001 it was moved to the Jenkins-Applegate Pavilion. In 2007 it moved…
I hope everyone is doing well on this beautiful fall morning. The temperature is just right to enjoy the outdoors. Red Bank Church services began with greetings from Brother Jerry and hymns led by Brother Gary in absence of our song leader, Jake Hampton, who reportedly was suffering from a…
Well its much cooler here on my hill. I guess I’m ready for fall, but I hope it last “all winter”. My sister said she had 42 degrees this Monday morning. Tracy, Hannah and Devin Griffith came after me last Sunday after church and I stayed until Wednesday with them.…
Present at the September 23 meeting were Ruth Taylor, Edith McKinnon, Lynn Bentele, Sylvia Carson, Karen N. Davis, Alice Hurley, Maxine Smith, Mary Ann Niemi and Linnie Ingram. They met at Vaught’s Restaurant with Maxine Smith as hostess. President Edith McKinnon called the meeting to order and all united in…
Fall is here with thunderstorms, falling leaves, cobwebs everywhere I walk, outside from the porch to shade trees and a harvest moon. A belated birthday wish to Lawrence Strickland who celebrated his 81st birthday, Sept. 20 with dinner at Rockbridge Trout Ranch and the new Hootin An Hollarin queen, Darian…
9-27-10. Good morning! It’s a beautiful fall morning here at the farm. We got a lot of rain again on Saturday, then yesterday was a fine day. We went out and shot some arrows yesterday and I really enjoyed it. It has been a long time since I had shot…
What a change in the weather from overnight Saturday to Sunday. I went from wearing shorts to fall clothes and went from sleeping with a fan to pajamas and a comforter. This Monday was a beautiful day for those who work outside while I sit here in my winter clothes.…
Church was very special Sunday morning as our guest speaker, Bro. Max Stephens, spoke about his salvation experience at Mt. Tabor. We had many prayer requests as well as praise reports. Bro. Max read Mark 2, speaking about our spiritual needs being more important than our physical needs. We enjoyed…
The Douglas and Ozark Counties Area Retired Teachers and Other School Personnel met for lunch, Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at the Highway House Café in Ava. Doris Morrison, president, called the meeting to order. The meeting was opened with an invocation by Sue Robirds. Retirees attending the September 21 meeting…
The regular 4th Sunday Singing was held at Sweden Church September 26, 2010 from 2-4:00 p.m. The welcome was given by Emcee, Sybil Gheer; songbooks provided by Freeman Porter. There were 65 present and 34 songs were shared. Sybil Gheer conducted the business meeting and the next 4th Sunday Singing…
Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, October 4: Choice of Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Tuesday, October 5: Breakfast Pizza, Apple, Choice of Juice and ½ pt. of Milk Wednesday, October 6: Egg Pattie and Cheese on a Biscuit, Choice of Juice and ½…
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt se-cured by a deed of trust executed by Bobby Jackson and Anna P. Jackson, dated March 29, 2005, and recorded on March 31, 2005, Document No. 050727 in Book No. 432, at Page 872 in the Office of the…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: William R. Hyde, an unmar-ried man Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and per-formance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by William R Hyde an un-married man dated June 13, 2008 and re-corded in the Office of the Recorder of Deed of…
ROAD WORK NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Paper bids not exceeding a monetary value of $250,000 and electronic bids sub-mitted through the BidExpress website for constructing or improving Various Routes, Job J8P2294, Christian, Dallas, Douglas, Hickory, Ozark, Taney, Texas, Webster, Wright Counties will be received by the Commission until 11:00 o’clock a.m.…
I hope your week was as wonderful as mine was. God truly gives us a wonderful place to live here. Do you take the time to see the beauty in the world around us? If not you need to stop and take time to enjoy, even if only for a…
A good Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a great weekend and how about this cooler weather? Isn’t God good. He knows just what we need and the beauty that He made. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and…
From the desk of Jamey Herd: It feels like winter has arrived. It was really cool this morning with a mist. We had to light the furnace and run it to knock the chill off the house. I don’t care for these sudden changes. Pleasant Ridge had a spirit filled…
Why did the rich man go to hell? Or, better yet, is the story in Luke 16:19-31 a parable or a true event? Still again, is there really a hell? Let’s begin with hell. Hell is mentioned in Deuteronomy 32:22, II Samuel 22:6, Job 11:8 and 26:6, Psalm 9:17, and…
Sunday morning worship was opened with praise, prayer and welcoming. Bill and DeDe Arington and Claude Robertson sang a beautiful special song before the message. Brother Roberts brought the morning message from James 3:1-12 , “The Power of Words.” It was the #7 part of A Journey to Christian Maturity.…
Well, it looks like fall weather is finally coming to the Ozarks. The change of seasons is going on within our church as well. Autumn banners with the written Word are hanging on display and soon the fall leaves and flowers will grace the Church as well. That means that…
Bethany Baptist Church concluded the annual Faith Promise Mission Conference, Sunday afternoon that had begun Wednesday evening. The guest missionaries, Micah and Jillian Dorr, had come from their home in Mexico for the conference. Phillip and Diann Crow of Mansfield, Texas presented music each evening. Micah gave an overview of…
Freeda Holt visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson one day last week. Tom and Jewell attended the wedding of their great-granddaughter, Kylie Johnson, and Tyler Loftin last Saturday afternoon. Billy Fletcher went to the Senior Center for the “Miles for Meals, Biscuit and gravy breakfast, Saturday morning. He listened to…
Several prayer requests were given as we began with prayer. Among the requests were Coleen, Cathy, Joe, Nancy, Andrew, Ed and, as always, the names in the book on the altar, our nation, leaders and military. Doyle Humbyrd prayed the opening prayer. Happy birthday was sung to Dane Humbyrd, our…
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you saith the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil to give you an expected end, “ Jeremiah 29:11. Ralph and Dana Brazeal went to Hot Springs, Arkansas for their vacation. Charles McFarland went with a brother to their sister’s…
Hello to everyone and I hope this finds you all in good health. Several people are having sinus problems this time of the year. I have to apologize for not putting the items in week before last. Modern technology is great unless you are like me. When you know just…
Sunday, September 26 was the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity. Fr. Glen based his sermon on the Epistle for the day, Ephesians 4:1, in which St. Paul refers to himself as a “prisoner of the Lord and discusses the responsibilities of the Christian life, humility and avoidance of arrogance. God demands…
On Sunday, Bob, Linda and I went to church and afterwards met Barb, Jack, Miracle, Margaret and Delmar for lunch in town. We also visited with Joe, Tina, Brittany and Stephanie. Bob and Linda have a new great grandson, and are waiting for news of another great grandson in the…
The feeling of fall was in the air as we arrived at church today. Our crowd was small due to many reasons. Bro. Paul filled in for Bro. Marshall and greeted us with a big, good morning. He asked for prayer requests. There were many. We had prayer and then…
