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. * * * Decoration at Souder Cemetery, May 26th with basket dinner at noon. 34-2t *…
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This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Decoration at Souder Cemetery, May 26th with basket dinner at noon. 34-2t * * * The…
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. ****** Piland Camp Fundraiser, Saturday, May 18, 9 am to…
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. * * * Class of 2014 Project Graduation Meeting, Thursday, May 9, 6 p.m. in the…
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. ****** Fundraiser Hog Roast at Faith Rock Church, Sat., May…
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. * * * Class of 2014 Project Graduation Meeting, Thursday, May 9, 6 p.m. in the…
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Calendar Of Events This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * AHS Class of 1950 meeting, May 3, 4-8 p.m., Heritage Cafeteria, 1364 E.…
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. ****** Brady Lee Memorial Trail Ride, Saturday, April 27th, 10 am from Charlie…
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. * * * AHS Class of 1950 meeting, May 3, 4-8 p.m., Heritage Cafeteria, 1364 E.…
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. ****** Brady Lee Memorial Trail Ride, Saturday, April 27th, 10 am from Charlie…
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. * * * Second Friday Night Singing at Breedon Church, April 12th at 7 p.m. 29-1t * * *…
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. ****** Free Giveaway Saturday, April 6th at Legion Hall, 9 am- noon, sponsored…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Revival starting April 15th at Friendship Church on U Highway nightly at 7 p.m. R.E. Helsley,…
Pre – K 9:00 am – Thru The Grapevine vs. PC Express 9:35 am – Collins Law vs. Ava Parks 10:20 am Town & Country Bank vs. Diva Dog Grooming MAKE-UP DAY IS April 20th for any games cancelled. THERE IS NO Tournament for this age group. Medals are awarded…
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. ****** Coggins Clinic & Breakfast, March 23rd from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm,…
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. * * * Happy Home monthly singing will be Saturday night March 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Food and fellowship…
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 Volleyball Tournament for Richard Mitchell, March 23rd at Plainview School. Cost:…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The Douglas County Health Dept. Quit Tobacco Monthly Class will be held at the MOCH Wellness…
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt’s staff will host a Listening Post Meeting on Thursday, March 7, 2013 from 9:30a.m. to 10:30a.m. at the Douglas County Courthouse. Listening Posts are intended for Missourians to share their questions and concerns during meetings with members of Senator Blunt’s staff. Senator Blunt’s Jefferson City office…
As part of severe weather awareness week in Missouri, tornado sirens will sound across the state next Tuesday afternoon, March 5. The drill, which is conducted in cooperation with the National Weather Service, is set to begin at 1:30 Tuesday afternoon. The State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) will monitor the…
The annual Intramural Basketball Tournament sponsored by Dorothy Norman Chapter of National Honor Society will begin Thursday, March 7, with games continuing March 8, and March 12. Games for the third and fourth grade teams will be played in the middle school gym beginning at 5:30 p.m. Fifth and sixth…
The Missouri State University-West Plains University/Community Programs (U/CP) Department will host a lifeguard course March 12-14 at the West Plains Civic Center. The course is part of the Jeff Ellis and Associates International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP). Candidates must pass a written exam with a score of 80 percent or…
The Douglas County Historical Society held its February meeting on Feb. 18. Sharon called the meeting to order. Pat read the January minutes with one correction: Spelling of Cory family Saddle Shop instead of Corey. Pat gave treasurer’s report. It was approved as read. Natural Gas Company was coming on…
Have you ever seen the extreme couponing shows on TV? Wish you knew how they do that? While expecting to pay such low amounts for hundreds of dollars’ worth of items is a bit unrealistic, savings are there for the taking when it comes to couponing! With a bit of…
The 7th annual Ava High School Alumni Basketball Game will be held on Saturday night, March 23, in the Ava High School gym. The women’s game will begin at 6 o’clock with the men’s game to follow at 7:30 p.m. Each player will pay a participation fee of $10 and…
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This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The Douglas County Health Dept. will be holding blood pressure, bmi and carbon monoxide screenings at…
A group of local musicians are planning an open jam session every Monday night, beginning March 4, at the Ava Senior Center. Sessions will run from 6 to 9 p.m., and J.D. Morrison, one of the organizers, says it will not run over. There is no cover charge and no…
The board of directors of the Ava Area Ambulance District will meet Thursday, Feb. 28, at 6:30 p.m., at the Cox Ambulance Station on NW 9th St. At that meeting, the board will open and review bids on several projects including a new heating and cooling system, replacement of windows,…
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This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Union Grove Church will have a singing and dinner Saturday, February 23rd at 7 p.m. Everyone…
Sharon Jenkins was hostess for one hour of Bunco games with Jewell Elliott, 1st, Joretta Sawyer, 2nd. Sharon won door prize and Dixie Garrett low. Refreshments were served to the winners and other members: Allie Gentry, Janet Sallee, Lucille Jenkins and Sybil Heckendorn.…
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This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The Douglas County Support the Handicapped Board will meet on the third Tuesday of the month…
Prioritization Meeting for the Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan for the counties located in the South Central Ozarks. February 11, 2013 – 1:15 PM at South Central Ozark Council of Governments Office, 4407 County Road 2340 Pomona, MO The meeting is being held to fulfill the MoDOT requirement for participation…
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. * * * Singing at New Hope Freewill Baptist Church, N.E. 14th Ave., Ava, MO., this Sunday, February…
The Douglas County Historical Society held its meeting on Jan. 21. Sharon Sanders called the meeting to order. Pat Carmichael read the treasurer’s report. It was accepted as read. The officers and board members that were present accepted a donation from Post 5993 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The Douglas County Foxtrotting Assn. is hosting a trail ride on March 6th at the Willy…
January 15th meeting called to order by Sharon. We had 10 weigh in with a loss of 3.0 lbs. High loser was Kathleen. Perfect attendance for the year was Sharon. Two walking charms for Kathleen. New Year’s after holiday weight loss, 6 were awarded with charms: Rosie, Sam, Sharon, Rachel,…
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This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Union Grove Church will have a singing and dinner Saturday, January 26 at 7:00 p.m. Everyone…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The Do. Co. Historical Society monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Douglas County Museum on January…
The Missouri Department of Conservation will host a prescribed fire workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 15, at the Ava High School Vo-Ag Building. Brad Mormann, private land conservationist, MDC, will conduct the presentation which begins at 6:15 p.m. and will run until about 9 o’clock. Mormann says this is a great…
The Douglas County Republican Committee Meeting will be held Tuesday, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m., at Ava Victory Academy hall (between McDonald’s and Taco Bell). The agenda includes: Republican nominee forum for Jo Ann Emerson’s Congressional seat; discussions on the nomination process; a report on the Agenda 21 program; update on…
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. * * * Business meeting for Girdner Cemetery Monday, January 14 at 6 p.m. at Girdner Church. 16-1t *…
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This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Area Singspiration-Fellowship Service will be held at Mt. Zion Church of God (Holiness) on December 30th…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The Douglas County Historical Society will hold its December meeting/party at 6:30 p.m. at the Douglas…
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Calendar Of Events This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Christmas at Mt. Calvary Church, Sunday, December 9th. Dinner at 5 p.m. Program…
The regular 4th Sunday Singing was held at Mt. Calvary Church, November 25. The welcome was given by Emcee, Sybil Gheer; Bro. Marvin Loftin opened with prayer; song books distributed/collected by Freeman Porter; 39 present; 30 songs and 1 recitation shared. The next Singing will be at Gentry, January 27,…
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This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Singing at Newhope Church, north east 14th Ave., Ava, MO. Sunday, December 2nd at 2:00 p.m.…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The Regular 4th Sunday Singing, November 25 at Mt. Calvary Church (behind Casey’s). 09-1t * *…
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. ****** There will be a benefit singing at Eastern Gate Church, November 17…
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. * * * “Making natural dyes from native plants” will be presented by Melanie Carden-Jessen, November 20th meeting of…
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. * * * Free CD Dance in the basement of the Ava Senior Center, November…
Daniel Penn, 14, was overall male winner of the Options Pregnancy Clinic 5K run on Oct. 6. Daniel’s winning time was 20:51 minutes. Elisebeth Penn, age 10, was overall female winner with a time of 34:50. Other winners were: Age 12-17 male: 1st, Abel Parker, 24:58; 2nd, Aaron Neighbour, 38:00; 3rd,…
The 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selection Tour will visit Ava High School, on Friday, Nov. 2, to select saxophone player Jimmy Roffmann to the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band. Ava High School will honor Roffmann before his fellow band members, classmates, fans and family during an assembly in the…
By Sharon Marler, Secretary/Recorder On Oct. 19, the following retirees attended the Region 10 meeting: Karen Sinning, Wilma Hutsell, Jimmie and Sharon Marler. The theme was “Carrying the Flame.” It was a very informative meeting. We had a speaker and breakfast provided from the Education Community Credit Union- Stacy Lipskoch. …
Winners of the annual Harlin Museum fall show were announced recently by show judge Rhonda Richter, art instructor and West Plains High School. Best of Show was “Frere Jacka” by Wildflower Self. First Place went to Regina Willard of West Plains for “Autumn Presence.” Second Place: “Forsyth Park” by Kathryn…
Country Sunshine Preschool welcomed Smokey Bear on Wednesday, Oct. 10. Ten elementary students of the Mt. Zion Bible School joined the preschoolers for the program. Pictured above are, from left, front row: Chloe Scofield, Parker George, Colin Fleming, Connor Forrest, Kylie Adams, Logan Berg, Ashlyne Moore, Charity Bagley. Middle row: Jesse…
The 2012 season of “Laura’s Memories” will end this weekend after the performances on Friday and Saturday evenings at the Mansfield City Park. This has been the 22nd year that the pageant has been presented to audiences of fans from the local area as well as fans from all over…
Summer sure has been busy for the Marriott family! In addition to operating Marriott Music and providing music lessons for students, weekends have been full of jamming, contests, festivals, fairs, concerts, and dances. The fiddle contest season began in April with a trip to Hallettsville, Texas, where Junior participated on…
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This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Ava Saddle Club Meeting, Monday, November 5 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. 06-1t *…
This column is for fundraisers, benefits, or community functions for which a fee or membership dues are collected. Items will be printed in this column twice for a single fee of $5 for 20 words or less. ****** Skyline School Fall Carnival will be Friday, October 26. Chili supper at…
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. * * * Piland Youth Camp Fall Retreat Seventh through twelfth grade, registration to begin at 4:00 p.m.,…
With only a few days to go till Halloween, the Ava Lions have completed the final preparations on this year’s costume contest. The contest will be conducted on Halloween evening, Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the gazebo on the square. The Lions are trying to make the evening a more fun…
We appreciate Mrs. Roberts for bringing her Bear’s Den students through on Tuesday, and to Mr. Moore for taking our pictures. They got to do a scavenger hunt to find things in the Museum. Sharon took through the second graders from Ava School last week and they had a really…
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. * * * Piland Youth Camp Fall Retreat Seventh through twelfth grade, registration to begin…
The annual Glade Top Trail Flaming Fall Revue will be held this weekend, with the highlight of the event being the program on Sunday at the Caney Picnic Area in the Mark Twain National Forest. For more than five decades the Glade Top Trail has been an annual event of…
On Tuesday, Oct. 2, Vice Chair Teresa Tost called the Douglas County Democrats meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and welcomed members to the meeting. Members were told that the chair, Gene Cherry, is home from the hospital and doing well after his fall from the roof of his house. …
On Saturday, Oct. 13, Lost & Found Grief Center Young Ambassador’s will host a new event called Game Day that will take place at Springfield Brewing Company. This exciting new event presented by Hall of Fame sponsor Home Builder’s Association Charitable Foundation revolves around the Mizzou Tigers football game against…
The Douglas County Republican Women’s Club met on Sept. 18. Their guests were Lyle Roland, newly elected representative for the 155th Missouri Congressional District and Alexandria Zumsteg, representing Shane Schoeller’s as his Southwest Regional Director. Rep. Roland talked about the recent House Bills that were passed and not passed. He…
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. * * * Heath-Thomas Reunion, Saturday, October 13 at the American Legion Hall, doors open at 11:00 a.m.,…
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The Douglas County Fox Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association will be hosting their fourth annual Bob Burns National Trail Ride on Friday and Saturday Sept. 28 and 29. The ride will take place at the Bateman Ranch in the Mark Twain National Forest just off of the Glade Top Trail. There…
There will be a Hunter Education class offered in Ava on Friday, Oct. 12, and Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Ava High School Cafeteria on NE 3rd Street. Class time will be from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. There will be…
Douglas County Council met at Bethany Baptist Church with 11 ladies present. The meeting began at 9 a.m. The host club, Nubbin Ridge, provided entertainment and snacks. President Norma Stillings called the meeting to order then led the reading of the Club Collect. Minutes were read and approved. Roll call…
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt’s staff will host a Listening Post Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 4, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Douglas County Courthouse (basement). Listening Posts are intended for Missourians to share their questions and concerns during meetings with members of Senator Blunt’s staff. Senator Blunt’s Jefferson City…
Douglas County Historical Society held its monthly meeting on Sept. 17. Sharon called the meeting to order. Pat gave the August minutes and the treasurer’s report. Both were approved as read. Members discussed Hunsaker Café after a picture was sent and donated in memory of Lyle Price. Also discussed was…
Regent, Nina Carter called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Thursday evening, Sept. 13. All members recited the opening ritual – The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, the American’s Creed, The Pledge of Allegiance to the State of Missouri and the Preamble…
The Ozarks Coin Club’s Annual Fall Coin Show will be held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 27-28, at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds E*Plex, 3001 N. Grant in Springfield, Mo. More than 70 tables of dealers from across the country will gather to show, sell and discuss coins with collectors and the…
The Gamma Phi Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society met in September at the FUMC in Cabool, Mo. During the business meeting president, Diane Moore, asked the area members to report on their Early Childhood Education Support project. -Willow Springs donated a monetary gift to four new women teachers…
Chairman, Ross McElvain called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. There were 28 voting committee members present. Douglas County Republicans are making a show in the Missouri Re-publican Party. Douglas County’s own Richland Township Commit-teeman, Kaleb Luna, and Jackson Township Committeewoman, Joan Follis, were elected chairman and vice chair…
BRANSON – A record turnout of 1,500 registered members were at White River Valley Electric Cooperative’s 73rd Annual Meeting of Members on Sept. 8 at the Tri-Lakes Center in Branson to vote on three board of director positions. Nominees for the board who were voted on and approved are: Bob…
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This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Robertson Family Reunion, American Legion Hall, Saturday, October 6, doors open at 10 a.m., dinner…
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, 7:00 p.m., Sept. 22, 2012, Happy Home Church. 52-1t * *…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The Descendants of John W. and Ellen Applegate-Nelson will hold their annual reunion September 15…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The Ava Saddle Club meeting is Monday, September 10, at 7:30 p.m. Please join us! See…
Sharon called the meeting to order. Pat gave the treasurer’s report and read the minutes. Both were approved. Our new sign was discussed and tabled until next month. We are still looking for ideas on what we want it to look like. We will be changing our cabinet display in…
On Aug. 22, the Ava FFA Chapter hosted a blood drive sponsored by the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks at the Ava Performing Arts Center. All the blood collected by the CBCO stays locals and supports 37 hospitals in southern Missouri, northwest Arkansas and southeast Kansas. All blood and…
Thirty Douglas County Republican committeemen and committee-women met last Tuesday, Aug. 21. Don Potter opened the meeting after the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer. The committee elected new officers for the upcoming two years. The group elected Ross McElvain, chairman; Susie Grizwold, vice chairman; Peggy Charchol, secretary and Wayne Griswold,…
The Goodhope Volunteer Fire Association held its Annual Meeting Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Fire Station on Highway T. The membership and firefighters enjoyed a light supper of hotdogs and chips and a time of good fellowship prior to the meeting. Several people and at least one grandson were able…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The Ava Saddle Club meeting is Monday, September 10, at 7:30 p.m. Please join us! See…
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This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The Fourth Sunday Singing will be held at Breedon, August 26 at 2:00 p.m. 48-1t *…
The Douglas County Democrats will meet Aug. 21 at Krazy Daze restaurant (next to Pizza Hut). The group will eat at 5 p.m. then start the meeting at 5:30. At 6 p.m. the reorganization meeting will be held. Everyone is urged to come to this meeting as officers will be…
The Ava Lions Club celebrated its 75th anniversary Monday evening with a banquet and musical entertainment. Some 70 people attended the event which began at 5 p.m. when Lion President John Weisbrod rang the bell to call the meeting to order. Following a brief welcome by the president, all stood…
The Nubbin Ridge Homemakers Club met Aug. 9 at 1 p.m. in a local restaurant with Geraldine Gray as hostess. President Norma Stillings led the reading of the Club Collect. Nadine read “Recipe for a Day” and “His Unfailing Presence.” Norma read some old proverbs that we all enjoy. Lois…
SPRINGFIELD – The Ozarks Genealogical Society will have its 32nd annual conference, “Researching the Midwest and Beyond,” Sept. 14-15 at the Howard Johnson Hotel, 3333 S. Glenstone Ave. in Springfield. Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA, nationally known genealogical researcher and educator, will be the featured speaker. With a focus on…
The Squires, Ava, Wasola and Thornfield post offices will host a Customer Appreciation Day on Aug. 21. Customers are invited to drop by the Post Office to enjoy some light refreshments and meet the staff. The invitation says you should call your local Post Office for the hours of this…
The Wagner School reunion was held Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Southern Webster County Fire Station on Z Highway. One teacher present was Wanda (Moxley) Ince and husband, Tommie, of Fordland. Others attending were Jerry Cornelison, Wesley and Lou Lupton, Carolyn Lockman, of Seymour; Wanda (Sagerser) Shortt, Ralissa Watkins, Lane…
Ava Mighty-Mite Football registration will be held at the Ava City Park next week, on Aug. 21 and 22, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. each day Registration will be held at the pavilion next to the Ava Water Park. Mighty-Mites is for players in first through sixth grades who want…
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This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Ava Church of Christ Clothing Giveaway Friday, August 17 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. 47-1t *…
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Calendar Of Events This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Bill Evans and Golden Country will be featured at Thursday Nite Music at…
The Annual Business Meeting of the Ava Rural Fire Department will be held on Friday, Aug. 10, at the Mt. Zion Station, beginning at 7 p.m., at which time the results of the election of two board members will be announced. Following the annual business meeting there will be a…
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. ****** 6th Annual Rome Water Volleyball Tournament, August 4, 10:00 a.m. $50.00 entry…
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The Douglas County Historical Society met July 16 at the Museum. Sharon Sanders called the meeting to order. Pat Carmichael read the minutes and gave the treasurer’s report, and both were approved. The new Christmas ornament was discussed and it was decided to not order them. It was discussed to…
Pie Eating Contest, 3- Legged Race and Balloon Toss included as part of the youth activities. A chili cook-off is being sponsored by the Ava Frontier Girls on Saturday, Aug. 4. This first event for the Frontier Girls will take place at upper level in the Ava City Park. Tasting…
On Saturday, July 21, the Wright County Children’s Home held a benefit concert in Lebanon, featuring local bluegrass artists Potter’s Wheel. The crowd was treated to wonderful music, including original songs, and old-time favorites, and a lot of laughs. During the intermission a short video was presented and WCCH director…
Members of Kiwanis Club of Ava are proud to announce that plans for Kiwanis Kids Day are now under way! The event will be held on Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Some initial contacts have been made with those who have been involved in years past. If…
The board of directors of the Ava Area Ambulance District will meet Monday, July 30, at 6:30 p.m., at the Ambulance Station on NW 9th St. Included with this meeting will be the annual tax levy hearing. The board is required to hold a levy hearing before the property tax…
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This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The Douglas County Historical Society monthly meeting, Monday, July 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Douglas…
A break in the weather came just in time for the opening of the Douglas County Fair this week. After a period of unusual heat and dry weather, the Ava area finally received some rainfall on Sunday and Monday, and with it came slightly cooler temperatures that will make fair…
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. * * * Faith Rock Church is having an afternoon singing at 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, July…
The 2012 Douglas County Fair will be held next week, July 12-14, with livestock shows every day and grandstand events each evening. The fair will open on Thursday with Family Fun Night from 6 to 10 p.m. Carnival ride wrist bands will be available each night and are offered at…
ADDISON, Texas, –– The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) iconic Boeing B‐29 Superfortress bomber, FIFI – the only remaining flying example of the aircraft in the world – will visit Springfield, Mo. this August. The airplane will fly into Springfield International Airport on Monday, Aug. 13, and will be on display…
The annual Ava high school picnic was held Saturday, June 23, at the First Southern Baptist Church, in Ava. The class of 1952 was honored for 60 years. There was much visiting and picture taking. Robert Burk asked the blessing and those enjoying the bountiful potluck were: Aletha (Kastning) Sullivan;…
The Hootin an Hollarin Quilt Show in Gainesville, Mo. is soon approaching, with festival dates Thursday through Friday, Sept. 20-22. For the event, organizers are anxious to display the handiwork of talented Ozark Heritage crafters, and are encouraging locals to enter quilts in the show. Quilters from all areas are…
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. * * * LeeAnn Crum, directory of Options Pregnancy Center, will be sharing the work of…
The annual Ava high school picnic was held Saturday, June 23rd at the First Southern Baptist Church, in Ava. The class of 1952 was honored for 60 years. There was much visiting and picture taking. Robert Burk asked the blessing and those enjoying the bountiful potluck were: Aletha (Kastning) Sullivan,…
Award-winning fiddle player Junior Marriott and friends will perform at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 22, on the west side of the Gainesville square. The show, sponsored by the Ozark County Historium and the Ozark County Times, is free, but Historium volunteers will “pass the hat” to take up a collection…
The Douglas County Historical and Genealogical Society held its monthly meeting on June 18, in the Museum. President Pat Carmichael called the meeting to order. Sharon read the treasurers report and the minutes of the May meeting. A motion was made by J.D. and seconded by Joe they be approved.…
Despite the Internet, cell phones, email and modem communications, every year whole regions find themselves in the dark. Tornadoes, fires, storms, ice and even the occasional cutting of fiber optic cables leave people without the means to communicate. In these cases, the one consistent service that has never failed has…
The SHOTO Chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) will hold their third annual Bike, Trike and Car Show this Friday and Saturday at the showgrounds of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association north of Ava on Highway 5. In conjunction with the bike and car show, there will…
On June 13 the Ava FFA Chapter hosted a blood drive sponsored by the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks The blood drive was held at Ava High School in the Performing Arts Center. All the blood collected by the CBCO stays locals and supports 38 hospitals in southern Missouri,…
The 60th class reunion of the Ava High School class of 1952 will be held in Ava this Saturday, June 23, at the First Southern Baptist Church. The church is located at 732 NW 3rd Ave. Organizers said the coffee will be ready by 10 a.m. and a covered dish…
Veteran trainer and exhibitor of Missouri Fox Trotters, Geno Middleton, made the victory pass on Prince Jester’s Belle Ringer SS to close out the 2012 3-Year-Old Futurity of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association here last Saturday night. Belle Ringer SS, owned by David L. Smith and Jeff Smith,…
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. * * * Garry Hall Sr. will be preaching at Mansfield Grace Church, Sunday morning, June 24th. Pastor Lynn…
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The Ava Art Guild’s Spring Art Show has been termed a wonderful success. There were 110 entries in numerous categories including advanced and junior (under 18). “The quality of the art is incredible at this year’s art show”, said Rita Fancher, Art Show director. Here is a complete list of…
T-Ball Old Fairgrounds Friday, June 8 5:30 Adams Backhoe vs. Town & Country Bank 6:30 Kutz Car Clinic vs. Town & Country Supermarket 7:30 Thru the Grapevine vs. Janice’s Beauty Shop 8:30 Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare vs. Cutbirth Properties Tuesday, June 12 5:30 Kutz Car Clinic vs. Heart of…
11-12 Boys Old Fairgrounds Thursday, May 31, 2012 Cutbirth Logging (0) vs. Longdollar (12) O’Reilly Automotive (3) vs. State Farm (9) 9-10 Boys Little League Field Thursday, May 31, 2012 Clunn’s Classics (12) vs. Common Ground Coffee House (7) Emerson Climate Technologies (5) vs. Cooper Lumber (13)…
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The Douglas County Historical and Genealogical Society held its monthly meeting on May 21, in the Museum. President Pat Carmichael called the meeting to order. Sharon read the treasurer’s report and the minutes of the April meeting and they were approved. The Summer 2012 Journal is at the printers and…
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The Ava Art Guild will once again be hosting their annual Spring Art Show. It will run from May 29 through June 2 and be open to the public10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily with free admission. This has been a great annual event for many years and is shaping…
The Gamma Phi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met on Saturday, April 21, at the Cabool United Methodist Church to conduct business, install officers and enjoy an “African Mission” presentation given by Ethan Rogers, a 2010 Cabool High School graduate. President Gina Clinkingbeard shared a report from the Delta State…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The Do. Co. Horse Breeders Assn. trail ride, May 23, Marsh trail head on the Glade…
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This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The Do. Co. Horse Breeders Assn. trail ride, May 16, Braddock Lake in Eastern Douglas County,…
A night at a five star hotel in Branson is one of the prizes being given to a lucky runner at the Lions 5/10K Walk-Run event this Saturday. Although we can’t list them all, a single $10 registration fee will get the participant $25-$30 in free food coupons plus discounts…
Ned Reynolds to Emcee; Lennon Brothers and Gail to Sing National Anthem Just like the world-famous Kentucky Derby, the Bradleyville Scholarship Walk/Run takes place the first Saturday in May (May 5 this year), as it has for the past sixteen years. Thanks to the generous support of the community, hundreds…
Rick Baker and Donna Dixon assisted at Skyline on April 25 for a “Go Blue–Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention” activity. On Thursday, High School Principal Teresa Nash joined us for our last “Citizens of the Month” presentation of this school year. Congratulations to all the students who have received the…
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This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The Do. Co. Horse Breeders Assn. trail ride, May 9, Champion Store, ride begins at 10,…
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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. * * * Mt. Zion Chapel cordially invites you to Singspiration, 5 miles northwest of Ava off…
The regular 4th Sunday Singing was at Gentry, April 22. The welcome was given by Emcee, Sybil Gheer; Bro. Riley Hall opened with prayer; song books were distributed/collected by Freeman Porter. There were 49 present and 42 songs shared. The next Singing will be at Faith Rock Church, June 24.…
The Bethany Baptist Church was the setting for the annual fun and achievement day of the extension homemakers clubs last week. The hall was brightly decorated with garden flowers in keeping with the theme, “Feathers and Flowers.” Douglas County President Norma Stillings called the meeting to order at 10 a.m.…
Douglas County Republicans will gather this Friday for the county’s first modern-day Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner. The event will be held at the multipurpose room of Ava Victory Academy, located just east of the Highway 5 and 14 intersection in Ava. The social time will begin at 5:30 with the dinner…
BRANSON – Youth from across the nation will gather in Branson August 5-8 to attend FilmFest 4-H, a youth-oriented national film festival. This will mark the second year for FilmFest 4-H, which is the only event of its kind on a national level. Festivalgoers enjoy activities, networking opportunities, and learning…
The Ava Lions Club building took on a different look on Tuesday, April 17. When guests arrived for the fashion show they found transformation of the modern day decorations to an aura of nostalgic fashions of ladies’ hats and purses. Each table held a centerpiece of colorful scarves or laces,…
The Piece & Friendship Quilt Guild met on Thursday, April 12, at the Ava General Baptist Church. Twenty-two members attended and started the evening with social time at 6:30 p.m. and refreshments supplied by members. The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. Starting with reports, Pat Henry, chair of…
The Nubbin Ridge Homemakers Club met April 12 at 1 p.m., in the home of Terri Hall. President Norma Stillings led the reading of the club collect. The lesson was on caring for plants (garden or flowers), and ways to protect them from late frosts or freezes. Final plans for…
Want to try making Fimo clay figures? Don’t know what that is? The Ava Art Guild will be conducting a workshop led by Tamara Griswold, a long time member of the guild, on Saturday, April 20, with social time starting at 1 p.m., a short business meeting at 1:30 p.m.,…
The Carl Neiman Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met on April 12, in the basement of the Ava General Baptist Church. The meeting was called to order at 7:21 p.m. by Regent Sandra Walker. The meeting was opened with prayer by Chaplain Sherry Beasley. There were 10…
On April 11, the Ava FFA Chapter hosted a blood drive sponsored by the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks at the Ava Performing Arts Center. All the blood collected by the CBCO stays locals and supports 37 hospitals in southern Missouri, northwest Arkansas and southeast Kansas. All blood and…
The Seymour M.S. Walk will be held Saturday, April 28, beginning at 9 a.m. at Glenwood Healthcare. This is the only fundraising event for the Multiple Sclerosis Society in this area, and a number of people from the Ava area normally participate. This year, Darla Rein, of Ava, has organized…
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This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Mt. Zion Chapel cordially invites you to Singspiration, 5 miles northwest of Ava off Highway B,…
This week we have enjoyed lots of activities! We celebrated Peanut Butter and Jelly day. Our Cooking Club made PBJ sushi rolls! Slinky’s 67th birthday was this week so we had to have some fun with Slinkies!! Friday our Easter celebrations included a wonderful dinner cooked by Amy Adams. She…
The Douglas County Foxtrotting Horse Breed Association recently volunteered to cleanup the Watterson Cemetery as one of the group’s community service projects for 2012. The cemetery site, located south of Ava near Beaver Creek, is adjacent to Bucks & Spurs Ranch. In the photo, the headstones shown above are the graves of Joshua and…
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This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The Douglas County Historical and Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting, April 16, 6:30 p.m. at the museum.…
The American Red Cross will conduct two blood drives in Douglas County during the month of April. One will be held Monday, April 9, from 1 to 5 p.m., at the Ava Lions Club, 304 N. Jefferson. The second is in conjunction with the annual Brady Lee Memorial Event on…
It was a covert operation… Saturday, March 31, there was quite the gathering at the home of Fred and Connie Bacorn. Cause for the celebration was Pat and Jack Hutchison’s upcoming 50th anniversary and the celebration of Joanna Wood’s freedom from cancer. There is not enough ink or paper to…
The Ava High School class of 1941 will meet April 14 for the 71st class reunion. The reunion will be held at the Sonshine Café, 207 NW 12th Ave., next door to the Pizza Hut in Ava. The meeting room is located in the rear of the building. Parking space…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Mt. Olive Church at Highlonesome will have Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, April 8. Breakfast…
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The Wright County Retired Teachers Association has set the following slate of meetings for 2012. March 20, 2012-Wendell Bailey- Retired State Representative- topic Poverty in 10 counties in Mo. April 17, 2012-Program by Cindy Ortega- Sweet Temptations by Cindi (how to make and decorate cake pops). Her phone number is…
The 130th session of the White River Association of General Baptists will be called to order on Friday, April 13 and end on Saturday night, April 14. The Association campgrounds are located one and a half miles south of Taneyville on Highway 76. Communion will be held on Thursday night,…
In the fourth century a solemn observance of the Lord’s Supper, known as “Tenebrae”, was celebrated. The service involved the lighting and extinguishing of candles as a reminder of the darkness that covered the earth after the passion and crucifixion of our Savior. A service to be held at Trinity…
Home production of vegetables is a rewarding activity in many ways. Fresh, flavorful produce, healthful outdoor exercise, and the satisfaction of growing your own are several of the reasons why home gardening is a popular activity. But as most gardeners know, it is also a way to reap significant financial…
Douglas County Homemakers Council met March 20, from 9 to 11 a.m., in the Bethany Baptist fellowship hall. President Norma Stillings began the meeting with the reading of the Club Collect. Seven members answered roll by describing their oldest antiques. Some had family items 100+ years old. Norma read, “Lessons…
World renowned author Dennis Meadows will be our guest, presenting a talk at the One Garden Botanical Library in Brixey on Friday, March 30 at 7 p.m. Dennis led the group of 16 researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology who created the book Limits to Growth in 1972. This…
Ava Place enjoyed a visit this week from Larry Eugene Stevens of Nursing Home Ministries. Larry travels all over the country ministering full time, sharing gospel in song. We get to see him once a year and feel very blessed to be one of his stops. Also this week volunteers…
Believe It or Not the Ava High School graduating class of 1942 will celebrate their 70th reunion this year at the Alumni Banquet to be held on Saturday, May 5. Reunion organizer Edwin Hailey remembers how Dec. 7, 1941, changed the lives of the students, possibly more than any other…
The mass meeting of Douglas County Democrats will be held Thursday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the main courtroom at the Douglas County courthouse. Those attending will be electing two delegates and two alternates. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Your voter registration card and forms of identification will…
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Calendar Of Events This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The Heritage Singers will be in concert at the Ava General Baptist Church,…
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This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Friday, March 16, 8 until noon, Clothing Giveaway at the Ava Church of Christ. 25-1t *…
Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare’s 6th annual Buddy Bass Tournament will be held this Saturday, March 17, at Theodosia Marina. Launch time is 7 a.m. and weigh-in will be at 4 p.m. Entry fee is $50 per boat which includes Big Bass and Big Smallmouth Bass. There will be cash…
This is a six-week class that is helpful for people with Arthritis, Asthma, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Chronic Respiratory Diseases, Depression, Osteoporosis, Fibromyalgia, Lupus and other chronic conditions. Topics include: pain management, stress management, exercise, sleep disorders, relaxation and communication skills. The program teaches self-management skills to manage common problems related…
The Ava High School graduating class of 1962 will celebrate with a 50th year reunion on May 4 and 5. A casual gathering is planned on Friday, May 4, at the Super 8 Motel conference room at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and visit. On Saturday, May 5,…
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This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Breedon Church Friday Night Singing, March 9 at 7 p.m. Refreshments afterwards. 24-1t * * *…
The City of Ava will be hosting a Community Scholars Workshop March 8-10 in conjunction with the National Endowment for the Arts, Missouri Arts Council and Missouri Folk Arts Program. The Missouri Folk Arts Program is building a statewide network of community scholars through workshops series for citizens with a…
The Ava Area Animal Welfare League Junior met in regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Members in attendance were: Mary Chipps, Betty Stout, Karen Davis, Rachel Pitts, Maria Linder, Kacie Abels, Brandy Johnson, Barbara Andrus, Paul McKee, and Marilyn Alms. The meeting focus was finances. Members were presented spreadsheets…
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. * * * Ava Saddle Club Members: The first meeting will be March 5. Our Coggins Clinic will be…
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. * * * Ava Saddle Club Members: The first meeting will be March 5. Our Coggins Clinic will be…
The Douglas County Historical Society held its monthly meeting on Feb. 20, in the museum. President Pat Carmichael called the meeting to order. Sharon read the treasurers report and the minutes of the January meeting and they were approved. Sharon gave an update on the new Dogwood trees to be planted…
On Feb. 15 the Ava FFA Chapter hosted a blood drive sponsored by the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks at the Ava Performing Arts Center. All the blood collected by the CBCO stays locals and supports 37 hospitals in southern Missouri, northwest Arkansas and southeast Kansas. All blood and…
The Piece & Friendship Quilt Guild met Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Ava General Baptist Church. With refreshments and treats supplied by members, social time started at 6:30. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., with approximately 30 members and visitors in attendance. The meeting started with committee…
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Calendar Of Events This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The Douglas County Support the Handicapped Board Meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 6 p.m.…
The Ava Art Guild will host their first Art and Fine Craft Festival on March 30 and 31. This is a juried show, with a jury of members approving the merchandise, insuring high quality vendors. There will be artists demonstrating their art throughout the day on Saturday. There will be…
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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. ****** Sweetheart Dance, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, Masonic Lodge, 6-9…
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. * * * Tobacco Cessation Monthly Support Group Meeting, Thursday, February 9, 2012, 5-6:15 p.m. at…
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 Dinner, Saturday, January 28 at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. 18-1t *…
The Piece & Friendship Quilt Guild met Thursday, Jan. 12, at the Ava General Baptist Church. During social time, which started at 6:30 p.m. a delicious array of refreshments was enjoyed by the group. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. Connie Bacorn passed out the beautiful new…
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. * * * Porter Reunion organizational meeting, Friday, January 20, 6 p.m. in the conference room at Super 8.…
Ava Chapter #2283 National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) met at Sonshine Restaurant at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 16 and had a good lunch together. The meeting was called to order by giving Pledge of Allegiance to our U.S. Flag. Darrell Cope led in prayer. President Danny gave a Senior…
The South Central Cattlemen’s Association will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 17, beginning at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at Hirsch Feed & Farm Supply in West Plains. A steak dinner will be provided to members and spouses, compliments of Hirsch Feed and Farm Supply. Memberships…
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. * * * Porter Reunion organizational meeting, Friday, January 20, 6 p.m. in the conference room at Super 8.…
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. * * * Set Free Bible Church would like to announce that they will be open for services January…
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. * * * Set Free Bible Church would like to announce that they will be open for services January…
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. * * * Happy Home Church will have only one service Christmas Day at 10:00 a.m. 13-1t * *…
The Carl Neiman Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met on Dec. 8, in the basement of the Ava General Baptist Church. The meeting was called to order by Regent Sandra Walker at 7 p.m. and opened with prayer by Chaplain Sherry Beasley. The Pledge of Allegiance and…
What was billed as the “first annual” Legislative Gathering was held in Ava last Thursday morning at the MOCH Wellness Center. The meeting was hosted by the Douglas County Interagency Council, involving some 23 different community agencies and organizations. Cindy Rains, of White River Valley Electric Cooperative, spearheaded the meeting…
By Ashton Davis, Chapter Historian Ava FFA hosted its Chapter Barnwarming on Nov. 22, in the Ag Shop from 6 to 9 p.m. In addition to dancing, members participated in games throughout the night. The games included Skittle spitting, musical hay bales, tug of war, apple bobbing, and root beer…
Held annually the second Sunday in December, the Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting unites families and friends around the globe as they light candles for one hour to honor and remember children who have died at any age from any cause. This year’s observance will be held on Sunday, Dec.…
The Gamma Phi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Cabool United Methodist Church. The 9 a.m. executive board meeting was followed by the 10 a.m. business meeting and program. During the business meeting members voted to initiate a new member, Nanelle Kiser, in February. We…
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. * * * Garrison Baptist Church Christmas Program, December 18 at 6:30 p.m. Christmas Day Services at 10:30 a.m.…
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. * * * Friendship Freewill Baptist Church on U Highway will have their Christmas Program, December 11 at 2…
By Jeremy Eden, Director of Wright County Children’s Home Thanksgiving is a great time to get together with family and give thanks for the many blessings we all too often take for granted. It is easy to forget that there are some children who do not have the luxury of…
The Douglas County Historical and Genealogical Society held its monthly meeting on Nov. 21, in the museum. President Pat Carmichael called the meeting to order. Sharon read the treasurer’s report and the minutes of the October meeting, which were approved. Linda and Ed Sears did a real nice job refinishing…
Christmas Counting and Craft Night sponsored by Ava Preschool and Parents as Teachers will be held Monday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. in the Ava Elementary cafeteria. Activities will include making Christmas decorations, bead ornaments, etc. These activities will give your child an introduction to patterning, sequencing, counting as well…
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. * * * Friendship Freewill Baptist Church on U Highway will have their Christmas Program, December 11 at 2…
Christmas Counting and Craft Night sponsored by Ava preschool and Parents as Teachers will be held Monday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. in the Ava Elementary cafeteria. Activities will include making Christmas decorations, bead ornaments, etc. These activities will give your child an introduction to patterning, sequencing, counting as well…
The South Central Cattlemen’s Association will hold its last meeting of the year on Tuesday, Nov. 29, beginning at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at Howell-Oregon Electric Coop in West Plains. The featured speakers will be Ted Probert, MU Extension Dairy Specialist from Hartville and Logan Wallace, MU…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The annual Hagale reunion luncheon will be Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. in the backroom at…
Nubbin Ridge Homemakers met Nov. 10 at Bethany Baptist fellowship hall with Pat Banks as hostess. President Norma Stillings led the reading of the Club Collect, followed by roll call, answered with response to “Have you made a will?” Secretary Lois Strong read the minutes and treasurer’s report, both of…
The Carl Neiman Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met on Nov. 10, in the basement of the Ava General Baptist Church. The meeting was called to order by Regent Sandra Walker and opened with prayer by Secretary Helen Hoogendoorn. The Pledge of Allegiance and the Americans Creed…
As the holidays approach the Ava Art Guild is getting the gallery ready for the annual Festival of Arts. It has been decorated and is ready for the festivities. Each year throughout the week of the Festival of Arts school children visit from Ava Elementary and Ava Victory Academy for…
The South Central Missouri – North Central Arkansas Civil War Roundtable will meet Saturday, Nov. 19, at the West Plains Public Library. The meeting time is from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The gathering is informal and attendees may come and go as their schedule permits. There is no charge to…
Local Artists from Ava participating By Cherah Higgs The Branson Mill Craft Village will host the fourth annual King Hollow Creations Exhibition. The Exhibition will run from November 19 to December 15 with an opening Artist’s Reception from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6…
The annual Holiday Art Show and Sale will be held at the Yellow House Community Arts Center in West Plains Nov. 18-19-20. Stop in and enjoy a tasty homemade treat while you browse the wide assortment of beautiful and affordable hand-crafted gifts made by local artists. Some of the art…
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. * * * Douglas County Historical and Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting, November 21, 2011 at the museum at 6:30…
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. * * * Ozarks Property Rights Congress meeting, 4th Thursday night of every month at the Hayloft in Mtn.…
On Oct. 7 residents of Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center traveled to Cabool High School to compete in the 16th annual Missouri Health Care Association District IV Golden Age Games. Heart of the Ozarks residents brought back the Spirit Cup Award for the seventh year in a row, The…
On Oct. 26, 2011, Ava FFA hosted a Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Blood Drive in the Performing Arts Center. All the blood collected by the CBCO stays locals and supports 38 hospitals in southern Missouri, northwest Arkansas and southeast Kansas. All blood and blood products transfused to patients…
The tragedy that hit Joplin last spring was devastating for that area. But what many don’t realize is that the effect of the Joplin tornado reached into this region as well, as supplies available to local food pantries were greatly diminished. Ozarks Food Harvest that helps provide staples for Heart…
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. * * * Ozarks Property Rights Congress meeting, 4th Thursday night of every month at the Hayloft in Mtn.…
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. * * * Folk Mountain Gospel Concert, Saturday, Oct. 22, 6 p.m. Ava Adventist Church on hill across from…
The building was packed for the first Jam Dandy Recording Studio talent contest on Oct. 8. More than 160 people came to cheer on the talent and vote for their favorite contestant. With first place valued at over $1,300, all contestants were at their best. Each contestant sang two songs.…
The Wright County Retired Teachers group met on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the Senior Citizen Building in Mtn. Grove. The Norwood Senior High School Choir from Norwood School entertained the senior citizen group and the retired teachers before the meeting began. Sharon Marler had set up the date with Lisa…
The Ava Lions Club will hold its 70th annual Halloween Costume Contest on the Ava square next Monday night, Oct. 31. The Lions Club has announced that the festivities will begin at 5 p.m., with businesses open from 5 to 6 for young trick-or-treaters. The Lions Costume Contest in the…
Ladies from Douglas and Ozark counties met Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church basement for D.O.W. Achievement Day. Ladies from Wright County were hostesses for the event. The program theme was “Come Under the Sea With Us.” The room ceiling was decorated with brightly colored…
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. * * * Ozarks Property Rights Congress meeting, 4th Thursday night of every month at the Hayloft in Mtn.…
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks and the Ava High School FFA Chapter will host a community blood drive here on Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The blood drive will be held at the Ava Performing Arts Center on the Ava High School campus. A Code…
The Ava Art Guild’s annual fall art show runs this week, Oct. 18-22, presenting a broad range of art work by artists of all ages, aptitudes and skill levels. The Judges Choice award for Best of Show went to Reeta Benkert for Rocky Mountain High, a landscape rendered in oils.…
The TriCounty Youth Horse Show was held at the show grounds of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association north of Ava on Saturday, Sept. 24, after being rained out on Sept. 17. Winners were named in gaited and stock horse classes, with some riders winning on more than one…
The Mountain Home Symphony will present a fall concert at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23, at Vada Sheid Auditorium on the ASU Mountain Home campus. This concert will be special because it marks the expansion of the orchestra’s performance season. Traditionally, the orchestra has performed three times during the…
The annual Glade Top Trail Flaming Fall Revue will be held this Sunday, Oct. 16, beginning with an outdoor church service on the mountain at 10:30 a.m. Live musical entertainment, craft activities for the kids, and exhibits, demonstrations and contests will be held throughout the afternoon. A noon meal of…
On Saturday Oct. 1, Ava FFA hosted a benefit horse show with all the profits going to the Joplin FFA Chapter. In July, the chapter decided they wanted to do something to help, and since horse shows are big in this area, we elected to host a horse show. We…
The Ava Art Guild will hold its annual Fall Art Show during the week of Oct. 18-22. This year a silent auction will be held simultaneously with the art show. There will be many different mediums of art on display from all ages and levels of artists. Categories include but…
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. * * * Douglas County Historical and Genealogical Society meeting at the museum at 6:30 p.m. on October 17.…
Ava High School began conducting Project Life Guard on Oct. 4. The program will run for 21 days, ending Oct. 28. The FCCLA club (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) is sponsoring the event this year and the students of 2nd block Family & Consumer Sciences health class are…
The Ava Art Guild will hold its annual Fall Art Show during the week of Oct. 18-22. There will be many different mediums of art on display from all ages and levels of artists. Categories include but are not limited to oil painting, acrylic painting, pencil drawing, pottery, 3-D art…
The Ava High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be hosting its annual Fields of Faith on Oct. 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Ava Middle School Gym. The event is open to all youth in the community. All local and surrounding churches are encouraged to bring their…
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. * * * Baird Reunion, October 8, Ava General Baptist Church – Student Center Building. Bring a covered dish…
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This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Robertson Reunion, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. American Legion Hall. Dinner at…
The monthly meeting of the Ozarks Writers Group will convene at the Star Theater Annex in Willow Springs, Mo., on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 1:00 p.m. Anyone with an interest in writing is welcome to join our informal meeting. First timers are invited to bring along a sample of…
A record turnout of nearly 3,500 attendees (members plus guests) were at White River Valley Electric Cooperative’s 72nd annual meeting of members on Sept. 10 at the Tri-Lakes Center in Branson to vote on three board of director positions. Nominees for the board who were voted on and approved are: …
On Sept. 24, the 15th annual St. Jude’s Benefit Fun Show and Silent Auction was held at the Ava Saddle Club Arena. There were 202 entries showing with entries in almost every event. New speed classes were offered and were a hit with all. The silent auction was also very…
The Fall Farm Classic held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds last Saturday also included a tractor parade through town. Here, Tim Stillings leads the parade on his bright red Farmall. Brother Bryan and dad, Tony Stillings, also drove Farmalls in the parade, along with several others.…
Douglas County Democratic Party will hold their monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 4, at 205 W. Washington Ave., next to Jane’s Beauty Shop. All Democrats are invited to attend these monthly meetings. They will be discussing upcoming elections at the state and local levels. Handouts will be available…
The Douglas County Council met and planned future events. The meeting began by reading the Club Collect followed by reading the 23rd Psalm for a devotion. The morning was spent discussing the D.O.W. Achievement Day Event. Douglas County will bring a salad or vegetable for lunch. The ladies will meet…
The Douglas County Fox Trotting Horse Breeders Association will be hosting its third annual “Bob Burns Memorial National Trail Ride” on Friday, Sept. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Bateman Ranch. The Bateman Ranch is located at the end of Bateman Road, just off the Glade Top Trail in…
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. * * * Happy Home Church Singing, Saturday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. 52-1t * * * Union…
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The Douglas County Historical Society held its monthly meeting on Sept. 19 in the museum. President Pat Carmichael called the meeting to order. Sharon read the treasurer’s report and the minutes of the August meeting and they were approved. The deadline for articles for the winter Journal is Oct. 1,…
The annual free Flu Shot Clinic will be held at the Douglas County Health Department on Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon by appointment. Eligible clients include all Douglas County residents who are over 18 years of age and who are not pregnant. You are asked to…
The Douglas County Fox Trotting Horse Breeders Association will be hosting its third annual “Bob Burns Memorial National Trail Ride” on Friday, Sept. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Bateman Ranch. The Bateman Ranch is located at the end of Bateman Road, just off the Glade Top Trail in…
Free sign language classes will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays for six weeks beginning Thursday, Oct. 6. Sponsored by Ozark Independent Living (OIL) and taught by Paula Phillips, the classes will take place at the Mountain Grove Senior Center, 700 East State Street, Mountain Grove, Mo. The…
Canceled last weekend due to rain. The 4th Annual Tri-County Youth Horse Show, which was postponed last Saturday due to rainy weather, has been reset for Saturday, Sept. 24. As originally planned, the show will be held at the versatility arena at MFTHBA show grounds north of Ava, and the…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * 2nd Annual Rawlings Reunion, September 17, 2011, Ava City Park by pool, 10 a.m. to ?,…
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This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * 2nd Annual Rawlings Reunion, September 17, 2011, Ava City Park by pool, 10 a.m. to ?,…
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Nubbin Ridge Club met Sept. 8 at the Sonshine Café in Ava, with Eva Painter as hostess. The meeting began with President Norma Stillings leading the reading of the Club Collect. The ladies offered ideas and discussed the DOW Achievement Day in Mtn. Grove later in October. Be collecting good…
Two certified Hunter Education classes are scheduled in Douglas County this month. The first class will be held this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16 and 17, at the Ava Middle School cafeteria. Class time will be from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16 and 8 a.m. to 3…
The Carl Neiman Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at 7 p.m. Thursday in the basement of the Ava General Baptist Church. The meeting was called to order by Regent Sandra Walker. The Pledge of Allegiance and the American’s Creed were recited. The meeting was opened with…
Constitution Day is observed each year on Sept. 17 to commemorate the signing of the Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787. Since 1955, the Daughters of American Revolution (DAR) have also commemorated Constitution Week Sept. 17-23. On Tuesday, members of the local chapter of Carl Nieman Chapter National Society Daughters of…
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is once again planning its coats for kids softball tournament. If you would like to place a team in the tournament or make a donation call 683-8787 after 5 p.m. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has distributed over 150 coats to local children in Douglas County since…
The recent elk introduction into southern central Missouri will be the topic of the Ozarks Native Plant Society meeting to be held Tuesday, Sept. 20. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Ozarks Regional Office of the Missouri Department of Conservation, 551 Joe Jones Blvd, West Plains. Residents of Howell County and…
The 4th Annual Tri-County Youth Horse Show will be held Saturday, Sept. 17, at the versatility arena at MFTHBA show grounds, north of Ava. The show starts at 12 noon, and on-site concessions will be available. The first Tri-County Youth show was deemed a success in the spring of 2008…
Horse fans from all across the United States will gather in Ava during the week of Sept. 4-10 for the 53rd annual Show and Celebration of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association (MFTHBA). Actually, travel trailers began showing up last weekend at the showgrounds north of town, and there…
University of Missouri Douglas County Extension in partnership with Dr. Mike Peters, DVM, will be presenting a Livestock Health Seminar on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m.-noon at Dr. Peters’ office located at 302 NW 12th Ave. in Ava. Topics covered will include: vaccination protocols, deworming techniques, breeding soundness, reproductive…
The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales, the symbol of quality and tradition for Anheuser-Busch since 1933, are scheduled to make a special appearance at the Missouri Foxtrotting Horse Breed Association 2011 Show and Celebration on Friday, Sept. 9. The MFTHBA show grounds are located one mile north of Ava on Highway 5.…
Award winners from Air Evac Lifeteam’s 2011 West Plains/Houston Employee Recognition Banquet are shown above. Front row, from left, are Carolyn Stark, Dawn Holt, Angie Hoodenpyle, Kileene Collins, Lynn Lee, Linda Washington, Crystal Courtney and Teresa Wagner. Back row, from left, are Bryan Morris, Charlie Russell, Falenia Greer, Renee Williams,…
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. * * * Haden, Kay, Sellers Family Reunion 2011, Saturday, September 3, 2001, First Southern Baptist Church, doors open…
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. * * * Preston Breshears will be speaking and showing a video in connection with his accident and recovery…
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This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Haden, Kay, Sellers Family Reunion 2011, Saturday, September 3, 2001, First Southern Baptist Church, doors open…
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Boy Scouts of America Cub Scout Pack 68 will be having a recruitment night on Sept. 1 at the Ava Elementary cafeteria, at 7 p.m. Cub Scouts is for boys ages 8-10. Those who want more information or wanting to join are welcome to come to this meeting. Boy Scouts…
Linda Myers, field archivist with Missouri’s Local Records Program, will be at the Ozark County Historium on the Gainesville square at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, to present a program guiding attendees in how best to use county records in genealogy research. The program, which is free and open to…
The South Central Cattlemen’s Association will hold its next meeting tonight (Thursday, Aug. 25), beginning at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the University of Missouri Extension office located at 217 S. Aid Avenue in West Plains. The featured speaker will be Dr. Ron Plain, professor of agriculture…
The board of directors of the Ava Area Ambulance District will meet Monday, Aug. 29, at 5:30 p.m., at the Ambulance Station on NW 9th St., for the annual tax levy hearing. The board is required to hold a levy hearing before the property tax rate can be set for…
The Wright County Retired Teachers Association has announced upcoming programs for this fall. All retired teachers and other school personnel are invited to attend these meetings. Sept. 20 – Jim Kreider from the Mo. Retired Teachers Assoc. will be our guest and speaker. Jim is the Executive Director of MRTA.…
The Ava VFW post 5993, conducted its quarterly meeting Tuesday evening with Commander Larry Morrison leading the meeting. The meeting consisted of Post business, payment of bills and committee reports. This week the post received three outstanding achievement awards. The post was recognized for the year 2010 when Richard Stitt…
The Nubbin Ridge Club met Aug. 11, at 1 p.m., at the Sonshine Café in Ava for their regular meeting, with Geraldine Gray as hostess. President Norma Stillings led the reading of the Club Collect. Nadine read “Neighborly Love” and Luke 10:27 from “Our Daily Bread” devotions. Roll call was…
CBCO Blood Drive Wednesday, Aug. 24 At Ava High School Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will host a blood drive at Ava High School on Wednesday, Aug. 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CBCO has issued a Code Yellow alert for A Positive and O Positive blood types.…
The annual Mt. Zion Camp Meeting begins on Sunday, Aug. 21 and runs through the next week, ending on Sunday, Aug. 28. The Camp Meeting was begun in the early years of the 20th century as a time of spiritual fellowship and evangelistic outreach to the community. The workers this…
The South Central Missouri – North Central Arkansas Civil War Roundtable will meet Saturday, Aug. 20, at the West Plains Public Library. The meeting will last from 2 – 4 p.m. Among discussion items, members will share their impression of the recent Wilson’s Creek Reenactment. The meeting is informal and…
Calendar Of Events This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Wagner School Reunion, August 13 at the firehouse on Z Highway. Lunch will…
The Ozarks Writers League is holding its quarterly workshop from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 at Plaster Auditorium on the campus of College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Mo. During the morning portion of the workshop, award-winning and best-selling author Deborah Leblanc will hold a session…
The Skyline Volunteer Fire Department annual picnic will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12 and 13. Activities start at 6 p.m. each evening at the fire station which is located just east of the junction of Highway 76 and Route C. Activities include bingo, ring toss, dime toss, duck…
Plant identification will be the focus of the Tuesday, Aug. 16, meeting of the Ozarks Native Plant Society. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Ozarks Regional Office of the Missouri Department of Conservation, 551 Joe Jones Blvd., in West Plains. Residents of Howell County and all the surrounding…
The Annual Business Meeting of the Ava Rural Fire Department will be held on Friday, Aug. 5, at the Mt. Zion Station beginning at 6 p.m. At that time the results of the election of three board members will be announced and there will be a pork roast meal served…
You could win $100 and see your logo on all Ozarks Certified products. Top of the Ozarks RC&D presents the Ozarks Certified Logo Contest. The winner will receive $100 and have their logo branded on Ozarks Certified products. Both amateur and professional designers are welcome to participate. Entries will be…
The 11th Conference on Private Property Rights is Saturday, Aug. 6, at the YMCA in Mountain Grove, Mo., from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sponsored by the Ozarks Property Rights Congress (OPRC), the conference will be a bittersweet event this year. In May, OPRC President c. Russell Wood passed away, and the…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Revival, Friendship Freewill Baptist Church, August 7, 7 p.m. Evangelist, Justin Lawson. The church is located…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Revival, Friendship Freewill Baptist Church, August 7, 7 p.m. Evangelist, Justin Lawson. The church is located…
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The Annual Business Meeting of the Ava Rural Fire Department will be held on Friday, Aug. 5, at the Mt. Zion Station beginning at 6 p.m. At that time the results of the election of three board members will be announced and there will be a pork roast meal served…
The Christian County Historical Society is hosting a commemorative ceremony for the 150th anniversary of the battle at Dug Springs, along Old Wire Road near present day Clever, Missouri. The event starts at 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 7 at the Clever Middle School parking lot, 401 West Inman Street, Clever. Re-enactors…
Ozarks Property Rights Congress will host their 11th Ozarks Conference on Private Property Rights on Saturday, Aug. 6 at the YMCA in Mountain Grove, Mo. Conference activities will start with the welcome at 9:00 a.m. and continue with expert speakers throughout the day until 4:00 p.m. The theme of this…
Wayne Glenn, known to area radio listeners as the “Old Record Collector,” will speak Thursday, July 28, at the next meeting of the Ozark County Genealogical and Historical Society in the Historium on the west side of the Gainesville square. The business meeting starts at 9:30 a.m., with the program…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Regular 4th Sunday Singing, Faith Rock Church, Sunday, July 24, 2 p.m. 43-1t * * *…
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The Nubbin Ridge Homemakers Club met July 14 for an afternoon meeting in the home of Lois Strong. Norma Stillings, president, led the reading of the Club Collect. Two readings were “Crabby Old Man” by Norma and Lois read “Perks.” We learned the proper way to dispose of fluorescent light…
As part of their continuing effort to provide service to the Ava and Douglas County community, the Ava Lions will be offering a one-day EPA class on Friday, Sept. 30. This one-day class meets the requirements of the EPA for an individual or firm to be certified on the handling…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Doss, Dry, Thompson Reunion, Ava Lion’s Club, Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., potluck…
Dwayne and Barbara Smith, musicians/storytellers, will be performing comic songs, gospel songs, ballads and stories from times gone by in the Ozarks and the British Isles tonight (July 14) at 7 p.m. at the Douglas County Public Library. Admission is free. The Smiths, from Joplin, have been performing music/storytelling programs…
The date was June 15, 1941. Freda Livingston Bacorn and Joseph Bacorn, Jr. welcomed their first bundle of joy, Joanna, into the world. Several years later, Fred came along, but that’s a whole different story… Saturday, June 18, a birthday party in celebration of 70 amazing years was held at…
Green Art Camp has been very successful in the month of June and continues for two weeks in July. The summer school program brought students from the 3rd and 4th grade to the camp. With those students there were about 30 kids a day attending. They enjoyed making terrariums and…
St. John’s is hosting a celebration for breast cancer survivors from 6-7 p.m. July 18 on the 2nd floor of C.H. “Chub” O’Reilly Cancer Center, 2055 S. Fremont in Springfield. This free event offers an excellent opportunity for breast cancer survivors to come together for fun, food, fellowship and to…
SPRINGFIELD – About 25 varieties of native butterflies will swirl, flit and hover as the “flying flowers” are released in the butterfly garden at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park during one of Springfield’s most popular events, the Friends of the Garden-sponsored Butterfly Festival July 16-17. The live butterfly release will begin…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Doss, Dry, Thompson Reunion, Ava Lion’s Club, Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., potluck…
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The 43rd annual Albert E. Brumley Gospel Sing will be held Aug. 3-6 in Lebanon. The Brumley Sing is the largest Summer Gospel Music Festival in the world. This event honors the life of the late Albert E. Brumley, proclaimed “One of the greatest songwriters of our time” by the…
Dwayne and Barbara Smith, musicians/storytellers, will be performing comic songs, gospel songs, ballads and stories from times gone by in the Ozarks and the British Isles on Thursday, July 14 at 7 p.m. at the Douglas County Public Library. The Smiths, from Joplin, have been performing music/’storytelling programs professionally for…
Douglas County Public Library will host a Scholastic book Fair beginning on Monday, July 11. Funds raised will help purchase books for the library. Families, faculty and the community are invited to attend this fun reading event that helps inspire children to become lifelong readers. The book fair will be…
The Ava Art Guild’s Green Art Camp has been very successful in the month of June and continues for two weeks in July. The summer school program brought students from the 3rd and 4th grade to the camp. With those students there were about 30 kids a day attending. They…
Antique dishes, old-fashioned recipes and cookbooks, vintage aprons and hand-embroidered flour-sack tea towels that once were a staple in Ozarks’ kitchens will be the focus of the July 11-23 exhibit, “From Ozark County Kitchens,” at the Ozark County Historium in Gainesville. The exhibit also will include a display of photographs…
Top O’ the Ozarks Chapter of Missouri Pet Breeders Association (MPBA) is sponsoring an America’s Pet Registry, Inc. (APRI) sanctioned dog show on Saturday, July 23, at the Ozarks Family YMCA in Mountain Grove, Mo. APRI is a quality dog club, that also believes in the family. Pet owners are encouraged…
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. ****** Vanzant Picnic, July 8-9, 6 p.m. Food, games, music and firework show…
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. * * * Come help us honor our veterans, Independence Day Cantata, July 3, Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday school…
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. * * * Walker-Naugle Reunion, Dawt Mill, July 2 and 3, program at 1 p.m., July 3 Cotton Gin…
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 Saddle Club Horse Show, Hwy. 14 W. ¼ mile from stop…
The annual Ava High School picnic was held Saturday, June 25, at the Lake Springfield Boat House. Russell Sanders asked the blessing and those enjoying the bountiful potluck or dropping by to say hello were: Aletha Sullivan, Arnold and Doris Heard, Ben Meeker, Bill and Daisy Mathews, Bill and Loweta…
Local quilters are forming teams of 4 or 5 people to sew quilt tops to assist families, and help meet the needs of the Joplin community and those devastated by the tornado. The volunteer sewing group will convene at the Ava General Baptist Fellowship Hall Saturday, Aug. 6, from 8…
SPRINGFIELD – The West Central Neighborhood Alliance is planning the first annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival in Springfield, Mo. The festival is set for noon-8 p.m. Aug. 13 on College Street west of Grant Avenue. Activities include live music, food, activities for kids, interpretive history, a classic car show…
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. * * * Walker-Naugle Reunion, Dawt Mill, July 2 and 3, program at 1 p.m., July 3 Cotton Gin…
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5-6 Year Old – T-Ball - H is home team, home team will be in 3rd base dugout Thursday, June 16 6:00 – B & J Heating and Air vs. (H) Emerson Climate Technologies Friday, June 17 6:00 – Red Bank Grocery vs. (H) Longdollar 7:00 – Town and Country…
Past Matrons and Past Patrons Club of the 23rd District, Order Eastern Star, will have their meeting on July 9 at Sunny Side Café in Mtn. Grove. Dinner and visiting from 6 to 7 p.m., business meeting starts at 7 p.m. You can order from the menu or serve yourself…
Ava’s premier 4th of July event will take place this Friday night at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center at the south edge of town. With live music and some 45 vendor booths offering crafts, food and games, the big inflatables, a car show by the Road Runners Car Club…
Denim Gals Queen Contest Tonight; Demolition Derby Will Be Saturday Night The 2011 Douglas County Fair opens tonight (Thursday) and will run through Saturday night with entertainment and special events each night. Opening the fair at 6 o’clock today will be the Denim Gals Pageant and Stick Horse contest. Young…
The South Central Cattlemen’s Association will hold its next meeting Thursday, June 30, beginning at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at Larson’s Farm and Lawn, on North Highway 63 in West Plains. The featured speaker will be Dr. Craig Payne, DVM with the University of Missouri in Columbia. …
SHOTO Chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) will present their second annual Bike, Trike and Car Show this Saturday at the show grounds of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Assn. just north of Ava. Registration begins at 8:30 and gates open at 9 o’clock with craft booths, biker…
The Springfield Mid-America Singers will be holding auditions for new singers from 6:30 to 8:50 on the following evenings: June 27, June 28, August 8, August 29, and August 30 To schedule a time for your audition please go to www.smasinger.com or call 417 863-7464 and leave a message to…
Douglas County Public Library will host a Scholastic Book Fair beginning on Monday, July 11. The book fair will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Funds raised will help purchase books for the Douglas County Public Library. Families, faculty and the community are invited to attend this fun…
Eddie Bowman, aka Chester Drawers, will present a program for children of all ages at the Douglas County Public Library on Thursday, June 23, at 10 a.m. Eddie Bowman is a native Missourian, having grown up on a small farm near Purdy. He is an author, songwriter, entertainer and inspirational…
The kids are out of school and bored. To keep them busy send them to the Green Art Camp hosted by the Ava Art Guild. It will run 4 weeks, with dates in June and July. The theme will be birds and butterflies with projects being “green”, or mostly made…
In the southern Missouri Ozarks 150 years ago this month, the effects of the American Civil War were beginning to be felt. Both sides of the conflict had started recruiting men. To learn more about the war and how it emerged in our area, please join us on Saturday, June…
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This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Work Day at Piland Youth Camp, Friday, June 10. Please come help ready the camp for…
The class of 1981 will hold their 30 year reunion next weekend, Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18. Friday night, a mixer is being held at the Springfield Brewing Company. The address is 305 S. Market. Tables have been reserved upstairs for 7:30 p.m. Dinner will be on your…
5-6 Year Old – T-Ball - H is home team, home team will be in 3rd base dugout Thursday, June 9 6:00 – Photo Shoot vs. (H) Longdollar Friday, June 10 6:00 – Town and Country vs. (H) Red Bank Grocery 7:00 – Emerson Climate Technologies vs. (H) Kutz Car…
The three-day Memorial Day weekend wrapped up Monday at the old Walnut Grove Church that was built in 1894. A potluck lunch was enjoyed and the concluding event at 3 p.m. was a drawing for a .243 rifle and handmade quilt. Ray Cunningham, who has spearheaded the fundraiser for restoration…
Chadwick Railroad Day (with a Wild West theme) is planned for Saturday, June 4, at the community grounds in the middle of Chadwick. There will be a parade at 9:45 a.m. with entertainment from 10:15 until 3:30. A barbecue dinner will be served from 12 until 2 p.m. Activities will…
The Ava High School volleyball team will have a Sleepover/Lock-in on Friday, June 3. Check-in time will be at 7 p.m. at the high school gym, and will end Saturday morning at 8 a.m. Girls will need clothes to play volleyball in and to sleep in, as well as blankets…
Is he a scientist or a magician? Is he a magician or a comedian” Whatever he is, David Tower is one of the Midwest’s hottest talents and one of the country’s most creative minds. David Tower works for Castlewood Shows and Entertainment in Lebanon. He not only develops magic routines…
Twenty years ago a small group of people sat at Wanda Beardshear’s kitchen table in Gainesville and laid the groundwork for a community orchestra. Now on June 5, at 2:30 p.m., in the Vada Sheid Auditorium, Mtn. Home, Ark., the group will perform a spring concert with something for everyone.…
Award-winning fiddle players Junior and Cody Marriott will perform in a free music show at 7 p.m. Friday, June 3, on the square in Gainesville. The show is sponsored by the Ozark County Times and the Ozark County Historium. In case of inclement weather, the event will move to the…
At their weekly meeting on June 9, Kiwanis Club of Ava will be pleased to host a program focused on Early Childhood Literacy. On that day, Tim Scrivener will be meeting with the group to discuss the “Dolly Parton Imagination Library.” This program focuses on helping children from birth to…
The summer reading program is about to hit high gear at the Douglas County Public Library. The program is open to ages 3 to 11 with story hours, crafts, games and prize drawings. Teens ages 12-18 can participate in “You Are Here” by picking up a gameboard at the library,…
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. * * * Bruffet-Heriford Reunion, Saturday, June 4 at the Lion’s Club. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. 35-2t *…
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SKYLINE’S SIXTH, SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADE students along with their chaperones traveled to Jefferson City on May 4. While there, they toured the Capitol, Governor’s Mansion and the Highway Patrol. They had breakfast and supper at McDonald’s and sack lunches prepared by the school cooks. Teachers Lannie Hinote, Carolyn Willhite…
The Ladies Bible Class of First Southern Baptist Church honored Mabus Weaver on May 24 with a dinner celebrating her 90th birthday. The group met at Ava Place, where Mabus now resides. Judy Kent opened with prayer. Betty Bunfill, study leader, used the lesson of the qualifications of a righteous…
Calling all world travelers! Hop on board as the Douglas County Public Library presents “One World, Many Stories” during the 2011 summer reading program. The program is open to ages 3 to 11 with story hours, crafts, games and prize drawings. Teens ages 12-18 can participate in “You Are Here”…
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. ****** Goodhope Cemetery annual meeting, May 28, 9:30 a.m. at the cemetery. 34-2tp…
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. * * * Dogwood Nazarene Church will be going to Gentry Church for Third Friday Night Singing, 7 p.m.…
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. * * * Bruffet-Heriford Reunion, Saturday, June 4 at the Lion’s Club. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. 35-2t *…
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The Ozarks Writers League is holding its quarterly workshop from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21 at Plaster Auditorium on the campus of College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Mo. Author Elizabeth Lyon will conduct an all-day session about improving writing skills. Lyon’s morning session is “Writing…
The Jacob Yeates Foundation is excited to announce the annual fundraiser drag race at Ozark Raceway Park in Rogersville on May 21. This event promises to be an entertaining day of fun for the whole family with great racing and plenty of free giveaways. Gates will open for this 4th…
The Ava Art Guild will hold their annual Spring Art Show from May 31 to June 4. This show has proven to be an outstanding event in the past with entries in many categories and is shaping up to be another great show. The entry day will be on Memorial…
SPRINGFIELD –– University of Missouri Extension’s Master Gardeners of Greene County, AAF of the Ozarks and Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center have partnered to host families for a free gardening event geared toward children. “Young Sprouts in the Garden” will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, May 21…
JEFFERSON CITY – The Statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO), founded by the Missouri Police Chiefs Association (MPCA), will begin Monday, May 23, and continue through Wednesday, May 25. Law Enforcement officers from around the state will be running the torch to raise awareness for Special…
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. * * * Happy Home Church Revival, Monday, May 9, 7 p.m. Bro. Gene Terry, evangelist, special singing nightly,…
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Calling all world travelers! Hop on board as the Douglas County Public Library presents “One World, Many Stories” during the 2011 summer reading program. The program is open to ages 3 to 11 with story hours, crafts, games and prize drawings. Teens ages 12-18 can participate in “You Are Here”…
The Douglas County Public Library has several programs lined up for summer 2011. Thursday, May 12, at 7 p.m., Robert Liebert, program on the folklore and uses of Ozark herbs. Thursday, June 9, at 10 a.m., David Tower from Castlewood Shows and Entertainment with a magic show. Thursday, June 23,…
A bonus group has been added to the lineup at the free bluegrass music show set for May 16 on the west side of the square in Gainesville. Big Creek, a popular Protem-based bluegrass band, will perform at 6 p.m. that Monday before Kyle Burnett’s award-winning bluegrass group, Midwestern Town,…
The Ava High School class of 1981 is planning a 30-year reunion on June 17 and 18. The reunion will be preceded, however, with a float trip by class members on May 21 at Dawt Mill. The official reunion will start with a mixer at Springfield Brewing Co., on June…
Edwin Hailey, of Ava, is taking an active role in the rededication of a Civil War cemetery west of Seymour this Saturday. Hailey’s great-great-grandfather, Jonathan Bralley is buried at the appropriately-named Bralley Cemetery on Findley Falls Road, about four miles west of Seymour. Hailey said the cemetery that was once…
The regular chapter meeting of the Ozarks Native Plant Society on Tuesday, May 17, will be replaced with a field trip tour of the Mountain View Rotary Nature Park and outdoor classroom. We will meet at the parking lot at the MDC Ozark Regional Office, 551 Joe Jones Blvd. in…
The Wright County Children’s Home is honored to be one of the beneficiaries of a very special upcoming event. The 4th annual Jake Yeates Memorial Fundraiser Drag Race will be held on Saturday, May 21 at Ozark Raceway Park in Rogersville. Gates open at noon with time trials at 2…
Noah, the Musical, Six Flags and Silver Dollar City Tickets are among the prizes to be given at the Ava Lions Walk/Run Event to be held here on Saturday, May 14. A drawing for a yearling steer has also been added to the fundraising events that will take place along…
Douglas County’s Child Abuse Awareness Event 2011 was a huge success due to successful community collaboration. The Douglas County Health Department appreciates its partners: local city and county government; local news media; Kiwanis Club of Ava; Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT); local law enforcement; Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA); local…
The professionals of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association will be coming together for their annual education weekend this Friday and Saturday at Fox Trot University. MFTHBA will present clinics for judges and DQPs as well as riders of all levels and disciplines including performance beginner, intermediate/advanced, model, showmanship,…
The May luncheon meeting of the Ava Area Chamber of Commerce will be the annual Business Appreciation cookout on the Ava square. Ava area businesses are invited to attend Tuesday, May 10, from 12 noon till 1 p.m. on the Ava square. The Chamber invites all business people of the…
“Brownbranch Hill” overlooking Beaver Creek will be abuzz with excitement this Saturday as folks gather for the 16th annual Brad-leyville Scholarship Walk/Run. Hundreds of graduating Bradleyville seniors have benefited from the annual Scholarship Walk/Run that provides $1,000 for each year he or she remains in college or an accredited trade…
White River Valley Electric Cooperative announced Monday morning that the Hooked on Education fishing tournament will not be held as announced last week. Scheduled for Saturday, May 14, the tournament has been delayed due to high water and dangerous conditions on Missouri lakes. Cindy Rains, of White River Valley Electric,…
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. * * * Happy Home Church Revival, Monday, May 9, 7 p.m. Bro. Gene Terry, evangelist, special singing nightly,…
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The 107th Alumni Banquet of Ava High School will be held this Saturday, May 7, in the high school cafeteria. The program and meal will begin at 6 p.m. Advance tickets are still available and can be purchased today at Ava Drug, Town and Country Bank and the Douglas County…
The Fourth Annual Ozarks Sustainability Festival will be held on Sunday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Next Step SDA Church on North Highway 63 across from Richards School in West Plains, Missouri. This totally free, fun-filled day of learning for the entire family features free…
The Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) will meet at the West Plains Public Library, 750 West Broadway, on Friday, May 20, at 8:30 a.m. Topics concerning independent living will be discussed. If you need more information, please call Ozark Independent Living at 417-257-0038, or toll free/TTY 888-440-7500.…
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This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Ramona Henning and Larry Bogart are singing at the Senior Center every Thursday from 11:00 to…
Ava Lions Club has now officially exceeded $100,000 in support from area businesses. The amount has come from sponsors for the Walk/Run Event on Saturday May 14. Total values include complimentary meals from restaurants, in Ava, Branson, Nixa, Ozark and Springfield, and free theater passes from Branson shows. The value…
Chestene Lietch hosted Easter Dinner at her home Sunday, April 24. Darin, Kayla, Phoenix, Cameron and Brooklyn Lietch from Springfield brought the pizzas for the meal. Those attending were Carol and Gary Herd from Thornfield and Larry Joe, Marsha and Kalynn Miller. Everyone enjoyed the meal and desserts, and just…
The Ladies Bible Class of the First Southern Baptist Church met at the home of Donna Walker for their regular meeting on April 26. The meeting was followed by a luncheon in honor of Ms. Goldie Kester’s 90th birthday. Betty Bunfill who lives in the Smith Chapel area of Ozark…
The South Central Cattlemen’s Association is sponsoring a field day to be held Saturday, April 30, beginning at 11 a.m. The event will be held at the Stoney Creek Ranch located two miles south of Hutton Valley on U Highway between Willow Springs and Mtn. View in Howell County. The…
The 16th annual Bradleyville Scholarship walk/run will be held Saturday, May 7, on Brownbranch Hill. Participants in the 5k run will be eligible for around $3,000 in total cash prizes. Both mal and female winners will win a check for $500 while second place winners take home $250 and third…
Kiwanis Club of Ava will be observing Kiwanis Prayer Week May 1-7. The observance usually coincides with National Day of Prayer, which is observed on the first Thursday of May. Although this event is no longer observed widely in Kiwanis Clubs, Ava club feels it is still very important and…
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Ten women are being honored as Remarkable Mothers of the Ozarks Friday, May 6 at a special event hosted by Camp Barnabas at the Savoy Ballroom. Keynote speaker is honorary chairperson, Brenda Warner, a mother of seven, philanthropist, New York Times bestselling author and wife of former…
Gentryville Church of God is hosting a sunrise service and Easter celebration on April 24. Sunrise service will begin at 6:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. and an Easter egg hunt will begin at 9:30 a.m. Regular Bible school begins at 10 a.m. with morning service beginning…
An estimated 1,000 kids showed up at the Ava City Park Saturday afternoon to “hunt” Easter eggs. Actually, there was little hunting for the eggs that were scattered by the Easter bunny just prior to the start of the activities. The children were divided into three age categories, with some…
The Ava Lions Walk Run continues to gain momentum as the value of the runners’ packets continues to grow. Many of the Springfield and Branson merchants and theaters have once again contributed to the Lions’ efforts to support the vision and hearing projects in Ava and Douglas County. The second…
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. * * * Ramona Henning and Larry Bogart are singing at the Senior Center every Thursday from 11:00 to…
Due to a lack of advanced registrations, University of Missouri Douglas County Extension is canceling the Farming from the Roots Up program that was scheduled for this coming Saturday, April 16, at the Ava General Baptist Church.…
On March 30, Sharon Marler attended the “Everyday Heroes” Award Banquet held at the Ramada Oasis Convention Center in Springfield, Mo. Jimmie, Steven and Pilot Marler; Karen Sinning; Bob and Mary Ann Fields; and Liz Pendergrass also attended as her guests. Sharon was nominated for the award for the volunteer…
Free steak dinners and Branson show tickets are just a part of the prizes. The second annual Ava Lions Club Walk/Run event is getting bigger and better thanks to many fine local merchants, and merchants from Springfield and Branson. The latest news is that many Springfield restaurants have committed meal…
Zetta Jo (Welton) Brake celebrated her 80th birthday on Saturday, March 5, at the Mansfield Community Center. With well over 50 in attendance, Jo was surrounded by the warmth of family and friends at a party in her honor. They came from as far as California, Kansas, Arkansas, and Springfield…
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. * * * Ava Church of Christ on South Highway 5 By-Pass will be having a clothing giveaway, Friday,…
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. * * * Bro. James Moore will be preaching at Mt. Calvary Church, Sunday, April 10 at 6 p.m.…
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The Jacob Yeates Foundation was created four years ago when a group of family and friends of Jake Yeates decided to carry on his giving spirit towards fellow students. Jake was killed in an auto accident in November of 2006 and it was after this that his friends and classmates…
The Gamma Phi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met at the Cabool United Methodist Church on Saturday, Feb. 12. After executive board meeting and business meeting concluded, Ava members presented a friendship-themed program. The program opened with a mini-concert presented by members of the Ava Life Church youth band. The…
Potential vendors in Webster County, and surrounding area, are invited to attend a planning meeting to discuss the 2011 season of the Marshfield Farmers’ Market. The meeting will be held on Saturday, April 2, 9:30 a.m. at Grillo’s (formerly Ziggies Café), 1321 Spur Drive, in Marshfield. Sue DeWitt, market manager,…
The annual Membership and Awards Banquet of the Ava Area Chamber of Commerce will be held this Saturday, April 2. The banquet will be held in the multi-purpose room at Ava Victory Academy, beginning at 6 p.m. This year’s theme is “Masquerade Ball” and those attending may dress up in…
The Ava High School speech and drama department, under the direction of Jason Macy, will present “The Diary of Anne Frank” this weekend in the Performing Arts Center. Starting tonight, presentations will be given on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, and wrapping up with a 2 o’clock matinee performance on…
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. * * * Douglas County Regular Fourth Sunday Singing, March 27, 2 p.m. at Faith Rock Church. All singers…
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. * * * Douglas County Democrats will hold their monthly meeting, April 5, 5 p.m. at Larkin’s Restaurant. 27-1t…
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Winners of a fishing tournament held March 19 at Pontiac. 1st place: Kevin Thomas and Roger Wilson, 20.22 lbs.; 2nd place: Henry McGuffey and Wes Rogers, 15.91 lbs.; 3rd place: Steven Heinlein and Reggie Stanifer, 15.78 lbs.; 4th place: Josh Embry and Justin Clark, 14.51 lbs.; 5th place: Clarence and…
Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center held its 5th annual Buddy Bass Tournament March 12 out of Theodosia Marina. A total of 33 boats entered with only nine teams checking fish. A number of local and area businesses and individuals helped sponsor the tournament. Dean Mitchell, Rodney Crain, Marci Caudill…
Even before the registration forms were distributed or letters sent to potential sponsors, participants and sponsors are already signing up for the Ava Lions Walk/Run on Saturday, May 14. Last year, packets were prepared for the first 200 runners to sign up. There was an overwhelming response to this community…
Ava Area Animal Welfare League, Juniors held a meeting Tuesday, March 15. Members in attendance were Ali Hall, Karen Davis, Joan Small, Rachel Ely, Linda Ely, Mary Chipps, Lynda Clouse, Lane Clouse, Nanda Bradshaw and Larry Bradshaw. The meeting focused on several items concerning fund raising activities. Several members worked…
The Nubbin Ridge Homemakers Club met March 11 in the home of Dorothy Burton. President Norma Stillings led the reading of the Club Collect. Ruth read “Best Ever Senior Joke”, and Nadine read “Where Do the Pills Go?” Lois called the roll, and each lady told who taught her how…
The Ava Lions Club is busy preparing for the spring projects, all of which are important to the citizens of Ava and Douglas County. The second annual walk for sight will be on Saturday, May 14 beginning at the city park. Until then, members of the Lions Club will be…
The real-life drama, “Last Chance”, is coming to Highway Church of the Nazarene, Ava, on March 27, 28 and 29. Performed with the church congregation as cast members, “Last Chance” is produced by Reality Outreach Ministries, producers of “Heaven’s Gates & Hell’s Flames.” Through the use of professional lighting, sound,…
The Carl Neiman Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met on March 10 at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Ava General Baptist Church. The meeting was called to order by Regent Sandra Walker at 7:05 p.m. The meeting was opened with prayer, led by Chaplain…
Ava High School’s first annual FCCLA Culinary Contest was thoroughly enjoyed by the contestants and the judges. Students met after school on Friday, March 11, to compete. The rules stated teams must make two appetizers. One must be meatball(s) and sauce and the other was the team’s choice. Team 1…
The Ava Art Guild and Gallery has been closed for the winter but now that spring is in the air it is time for the gallery to reopen. The guild has a lot of great workshops and activities planned for this year. On Saturday, March 19, the Gallery will reopen…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The Ava Chapter #2283 NARFE will be holding their meeting, March 16, 2011, 11:30 a.m. at…
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 Chili Dinner and Auction, to help Norman Pierson, a cancer patient…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Monthly Friday Night Singing, Hilltop Victory Chapel, March 18 at 6 p.m. Everyone invited to attend. …
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 Chili Dinner and Auction, to help Norman Pierson, a cancer patient…
SPRINGFIELD – You can save lives and fulfill your own by becoming a volunteer for your American Cancer Society. With more than 3 million volunteers nationwide and a presence in more than 3,400 communities across the United States, the American Cancer Society is one of the nation’s oldest and largest…
Nominated as a contestant in the Energizer Keep Going® Hall of Fame competition, Jessica Jenkins of Ava, is one of 100 semifinalists in the running for a top prize. During this second round of the contest, judges will narrow down the number of eligible contestants from 100 semifinalists to a…
The Carl Neiman Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution met on Thursday, Feb. 17 due to bad weather on the 10th. We welcomed two prospective members to the meeting. Condolences go out to Becky O’Dell and her family for the loss of Randy’s father. Get well wishes to…
WEST PLAINS – The financial aid workshop scheduled for Wednesday, March 9, at Ava High School has been rescheduled to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, in the performing arts center at the high school. The workshop was rescheduled due to the Ava boys and girls basketball teams’ participation in the…
The annual meeting of the Ava Growers Market will be held on Friday, March 18 at 6 p.m. in the conference room of the Ava Super 8 Motel, 1711 S. Jefferson. Ava Growers organizes the Saturday morning farm market held on the Ava Square from April through October, which is one…
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. * * * Ava Saddle Club meeting, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ava Saddle Club. 23-1t *…
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Past Matrons and Patrons Club of the 23rd District Order of Eastern Star will meet on March 12 at the Sunnyside Café in Mtn. Grove. Dinner is at 6 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 o’clock. All past matrons and past patrons, as well as present worthy matrons and…
Rev. Lee Hampton and Wilma Jean (Williams) Hampton were married February 26, 1958 by the Rev. Ira Bray of Goodhope, Missouri. Lee and Wilma have many happy memories over the years and sad ones as well, but by the grace and mercy of God, we are thankful that things are…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The Do. Co. FTHBA trail ride, Wednesday, March 2, Bateman Ranch at the end of Bateman…
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This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) annual Open House, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 4 p.m. in the courthouse…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) annual Open House, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 4 p.m. in the courthouse…
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This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Ava Saddle Club meeting at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 7. 19-1t * * * Line dancing at…
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This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Prayer Meeting at Mt. Lebanon Church, Friday, January 28 at 6 p.m. Bro. Lewis Stern, pastor.…
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The Douglas County Health Department will be holding free lipid profile screenings by appointment only for anyone who has not had a screening in the past three months. Screening will be held on Tuesday morning, Feb. 8, from 7-10 a.m. and Thursday morning, Feb. 10, from 8-10 a.m. This screening…
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will conduct a blood drive in Ava on Tuesday, Jan. 25, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center. The blood drive will be conducted from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Heart of the Ozarks is located at 2004 Crestview Street in south Ava. CBCO…
Bob Hammonds and Wildwood brought home the gold from the regional bluegrass convention held in Jefferson City last weekend. Hammonds, along with Doug Mitcham and Laura Pilant, make up Bob Hammonds and Wildwood. The local band from the Oldfield area was nominated for six awards at the Midwest USA SPBGMA…
The 2011 Ava High School Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, May 7, at the high school gymnasium. The banquet will begin at 6 p.m. According to Ray Cunningham, 2011 Alumni Banquet president, ticket cost will remain at $12 in advance and $15 at the door. No advance tickets will…
Eight legends to the sport of auto racing will be inducted into the Ozarks Area Racers Reunion “Hall of Fame”, Saturday, Jan. 22, at the west E*Plex of the Ozarks Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield. Bill Frye, Douglas County native and Midwest dirt track racer, is one of the eight notables…
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The regular Fourth Sunday Singing will be held Sunday, January 23, 2-4 p.m. at Gentry Church…
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The Ava Area Animal Welfare League Junior met Tuesday, Jan. 18. The meeting date was changed due to school being closed for bad weather Jan. 11. The group meets monthly in Mrs. Karen Davis’ classroom at the Ava R-1 School campus. Members in attendance were Barbara Andrus, Karen Davis, Paul…
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will hold a blood drive Thursday, Jan. 20, at Ava Victory Academy, 1005 NW 12th Ave., in Ava. The blood drive will be conducted from 1:30 to 6 p.m. CBCO recently issued a Code Yellow Alert for Type O Negative and A Negative blood,…
This week, January 4th, we had sixteen people weigh in, with a total weight-loss of nine and 1/2 lbs. Evelyn E. was high-loser. We are pleased to welcome Lou as a new member. Rosie’s name was drawn from those losing weight after the Christmas holiday, and she received a charm. …
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. * * * NARFE bi-monthly meeting, Wednesday, January 19 at 11:30 a.m. at the Highway House Café. Every member…
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Calendar Of Events This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Fourth Saturday Night Singing at Mt. Olive/Highlonesome will be cancelled this month and…
The Smokin’ Hot Mama Club will be delivering gifts to children at Cox Health at 3 p.m. on Dec. 23. Do not be fooled by the name of the group. “We are actually spurring a global movement changing the way women treat themselves and each other.” said founder Pamela Crim…
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…
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…
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…
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