Meeting was called to order at 10 am. Carol, Kitty, Doris, Billy, Marie, Sharon, Stanley and Elnora were in attendance. We said the Pledge of Allegiance then we said the Club Collect. Doris said the devotion, The Wonder of the Lord. Marie read the Artwork of God. We had Roll…
Members of the Vanzant Community met on Saturday, April 20th to elect new board members for the 2013 year. Don Walker was elected to fill the position of Robert Upshaw who voluntarily resigned. Robert will continue to take reservations for the building. Board members include Bobby Emery, President; Don Walker,…
May 7th meeting was called to order by Sharon with 12 weighing in with a weight loss total of 11-3/4 lbs. High loser was Rachel. Note from area captain to all T.O.P.S. chapter – Beverly – Spring workshop in June in Lebanon. 369 miles to wak for the number of…
5-5-13. Good morning everyone. After a return of winter for awhile the sunshine is a welcomed presence this morning. One of my questions for next week will be where is the verse that talks of change of seasons in the latter days. I don’t think anyone that studies the Bible…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, May 13 – Biscuit and gravy, sausage, egg, potato wedge, fruit. Tuesday, May 14 – Cook’s choice. Wednesday, May 15 – Frito pie, baked potato bar, corn, fruit. Thursday, May 16 – Chicken nuggets, cottage cheese, 3 bean salad, coleslaw, cookie. Friday, May…
Spring greetings from Ava Place! Really it is spring, even though this past week we have had snow, sleet and freezing rain. Our first attempt at a garden froze. We are waiting to make sure winter is over to try again. We are very excited that the hummingbirds are starting…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, May 13: 1. Pancakes (C),…
April 30th meeting was called to order by Sharon with 16 weighing in with a weight loss total of 15-1/4 lbs. High loser was Kathleen. Rosie got free dues for May. Eileen got a weight loss charm and Liz got her bracelet and charm and charms for walking went to…
The regular Fourth Sunday Singing was held Ava General Baptist Church, April 28. The welcome was given by Emcee, Sybil Gheer; Bro. Edgar Stewart opened with prayer; song books distributed/collected by Freeman Porter; 58 present; 29 songs shared. The next Singing will be at Oak Grove Church, June 23, 2013. The…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, May 6: 1. French Toast…
April 23rd meeting was called to order by Sharon with 14 weighing in with a weight loss total of 14-3/4 lbs. High loser was Liz. Clara, Judy and Elizabeth stayed the same. The lesson was on Changing Your Habits Is Important. Quick start your metabolism, it isn’t easy. The Choose…
Spring has certainly sprung! Flowers are in the flower boxes and we have started our garden. Hummingbird feeders have been hung and residents are enjoying spending lots of their time on the front patio. What an amazing time of year! We are enjoying several new activities including exercise with Beverly…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, April 29: 1. Pancake on…
April 16th meeting was called to order by Sharon with 14 weighing in with a weight loss total of 22 lbs. Evelyn was high loser. The lesson was by Rachel on the Five Day Miracle Diet that helps maintain blood sugar levels, conquer food craving, lose weight, banish hunger and…
Meeting was started at 10:15 a.m. Carol, Macie, Elnora, Kitty, Billy, Marie, Doris and Sharon were in attendance. We said the Pledge of Allegiance and the club collect. Macie read the devotion called The Honor System. His Touch was read by Doris. We played a game that Elnora brought. We…
Terri Hall, Norma Stillings, Eva Painter, Betty Moore, Ruth Evans, Colleen Lakey, Norma Griffith, Ida Mae Huse, Gladys Long, and Sandy Walker met for lunch with the Senior Citizens at the Ava Community Center. They were happy to have Max and Mona Decker come after lunch so that the retirees…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, April 22: 1. Pancakes (C),…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, April 15: 1. Waffles (C),…
White River Association will meet April 19 and 20 at the White River Association Campgrounds, 1.5 miles south of Taneyville, Missouri, on Highway 76. Theme for the meeting is “Through The Eyes Of The Scripture.” Speakers will be: April 19, Friday morning 10 a.m. “Absolute Truth”, David Dye. Friday afternoon,…
April 9th meeting was called to order by Sharon with 16 weighing in with a weight loss total of 17.25 lbs. Linda was high loser. Fun was had at SRD in Springfield last weekend by several members. The lesson was on heredity “It’s All Relative.” Colon cancer is in family…
Jewell Elliott was hostess for Tuesday evening Bunco at her home in the Mt. Tabor community. After one hour of games winners were: Joretta Sawyer, high, Sybil Heckendorn, second, Dixie Garrett, low, and Allie Gentry, door prize. Jewell served refreshments to the winners and these other regular members: Janet Sallee, Lucille Jenkins,…
April is upon us and we are all so very excited for spring. We have enjoyed the moisture mother nature blessed us with, now bring on the sunshine and warmth! March had many holidays in it and we had fun with them all. We enjoyed our Easter egg hunt with…
Those in attendance: Karen Sinning, Jimmie and Sharon Marler, Irma Jean Betts, Ruby Ely, Louise Murr, Jessica McCleary, Greta Webb, Nancy Smith, Wilma Hutsell, Gail Lawson, Pat Edquist, Elaine Duey, Sue Durden, Reta Tyrrell, Susie Graham, Donna Streight, Leon Pendergrass, Charlene Murrell, Vicki Stewart, Bonnie Maxwell, two guests from Assisted…
April 2nd meeting was called to order by Sharon with 11weighing in with a loss of 15 lbs. High loser was Liz. Today was installation of new officers which are: Leader, Sharon; Co-Leader, Margaret; Secretary/Reporter, Rachel; Treasurer, Evelyn; Weight Recorder, Linda and Co-Weight Recorder, Judy. The ceremony was based on…
On February 12, over 700 Missouri retired teachers and retired education personnel attended the Missouri Retired Teachers Association’s annual Legislative Day at the Capitol in Jefferson City. Among those attending were Marie Bristol and Ida Mae Huse from the Douglas/Ozark Counties’ Retired Teachers Association. After a short welcome by House…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, April 8: 1. French Toast…
Palm Sunday was really a chilly day here in the Ozarks. Mearl and Beaulah Satterfield, Doug and Karen Livingston went to Pierce Arrow Show Saturday evening and while in the Branson area they visited George and Mary Boze, and Geneva and David King. Kris Luebbert and granddaughter, Alexus from Lindsborg…
March 26th meeting was called to order by Sharon with 13 weighing in with a total loss of 8-3/4 lbs. We have two new members. We welcome them. Ulla was high loster. Judy, Liz and Sharon stayed the same. Judy had the lesson on water from the Mayo Clinic. The…
Meeting called to order by Ulla. The minutes of last meeting was read and approved. We read the balances from the flower fun and the bus account from the treasurer’s report. The new bus was paid out of the Columbia account. Jeff attended today and brought us copies of the…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, April 1: 1. No School…
March 19th meeting was called to order by Sharon with 13 weighing in with a loss of 7 lbs. The high losers were Clara and Sharon. The lesson was Balancing Act: Achieving a Healthy Balance. Feb. T.O.P.S. issue is on falls can be prevented. An analysis of balance studies found…
The Nubbin Ridge Homemakers Club met March 14th at 1:00 p.m. in the home of Dorothy Burton. Following the reading of our club collect, Nadine read a poem, “All Things Bright and Beautiful” by Cecil Frances Alexander. The ladies will meet March 19th at Bethany Baptist Church for County Council.…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, March 25: 1. Pancakes (C),…
March 5th meeting was called to order by Sharon with 12 weighing in with a loss of 5.5 lbs. The high loser was Kathleen. Audrey stayed the same. The lesson was on salads, and so was the best food picks by Hungry Girl, Lisa Lillien, those to stock up picks…
Janet Sallee was hostess for one hour of games in the home of her mother, Allie Gentry. Joretta Sawyer was high, Janet, second, Rita Flemming, consolation, and Allie won door prize. Other regular members enjoying refreshments: Dixie Garrett, Jewell Elliott, Lucille Jenkins and guest Darlene Heath.…
March 5th meeting was called to order by Sharon with 14 weighing in with a loss of 13.5 lbs. The high loser was Kathleen. Linda stayed the same. The lesson was by Kathleen on Diabetes. When doing diabetes meal planning make it and follow it. Make sure to balance food…
A study-abroad trip to Honduras over winter break might conjure up thoughts of sightseeing, writing in journals and lying on the beach, but that wasn’t the case for a local student’s winter trip. Delaney Sweeney, of Souder, a junior at Drury University in Springfield, attended Dr. Teresa Carroll’s “Field Studies…
Annette Copeland’s 4th grade class at Ava Elementary School recently proved that they all have very big hearts. The students decided they wanted to do something to help kids like themselves, so they worked together and raised funds to provide some necessities for the children of the Wright County Children’s…
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…
Annual program reviews were the emphasis of the Ava R-1 School Board agenda Monday evening during the regular monthly session of the board. The board convened on Monday as the standard third Thursday meeting was canceled last week due to inclement weather. Annual program reviews accepted during the meeting included…
And now, to follow up on last week’s comments about the approaching winter storm and how bad it might be. Well, it was bad. Probably not as bad as some thought it would be, at least not for the Ava area. And certainly, we have seen worse. But the potential…
Congress returned to Washington, DC from a week-long recess this week, but news sources say they are no closer to averting the March 1 across-the-board cuts called the sequester. Staff members representing the Southwest Missouri Office on Aging (SMOA) are once again asking citizens to write or call their congressmen…
Greetings from your State Capitol. The forecast of winter weather prompted the leadership of the House to cancel Thursday’s session. With the promise of freezing rain forecast for home, I headed that direction early on Wednesday after session. The House took up three bills this week: HB 55 authorizes an…
Registration for this Extension Program Needed Today AVA – Southwest Missouri hay producers will have an opportunity to improve their hay making skills by attending a three-day hay school in Douglas County from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays, March 5, 12 and 19 at the Douglas County Livestock…
Grants from the Center for Disease Control and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services are funding free classes for those with health conditions. The classes are designed to help people manage the challenges of arthritis, fibromyalgia, lupus, chronic pain, osteoporosis, diabetes, asthma, heart and other conditions. Having a…
Over the past week I have received numerous e-mails and phone calls regarding House Bill 545 filed by Representative Emery. As many have you have mentioned HB 545, which would make it class C felony to manufacture, import, possess, purchase, sell, or transfer any assault weapon or large capacity magazine…
Captain Dwayne F. Isringhausen, commanding officer of Troop G, Willow Springs, announces boating safety certification courses will be offered to the public at the following locations: Saturday, March 2 – National Park Service, 404 Watercress Drive, Van Buren, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 20 – First Baptist…
These students made up the Wasola School, grades 1-8, in 1955-56. The photo was in a collection loaned to the Herald by Bill Walls, of Ava. His sister, Sue Walls Hartgraves helped us with the identification. Pictured are, from left, top row: Freeman Miller, teacher (deceased, Beverly Snelson, Douglas Jones (deceased),…
These students made up the Anchor School, grades 1-8, in 1949-50. The photo was in a collection loaned to the Herald by Bill Walls, of Ava. His sister, Sue Walls Hartgraves helped us with the identification. Pictured are, from left, top row: Lela Spurlock (deceased), teacher, Murl Robertson, Phyllis McBride, Marvin…
The Ava 4-H went to visit Dr. Peters’ new vet clinic last Thursday. Several of the 4-H kids are interested in a career in veterinary medicine and were excited about the tour. Dr. Peters took time to explain about several things that were happening at the clinic while they were…
The regular 4th Sunday Singing was held at Faith Rock Church, February 24. The welcome was given by Emcee, Sybil Gheer; Bro. Ben DeWitt opened with prayer; song books distributed/collected by Freeman Porter; 45 present; 33 songs shared. The next singing will be at Ava General Baptist Church March 24,…
Hey everybody, whatchathink about this weather we’ve been having? I know of more than one person who slipped and fell on their “canister”. I took just one step onto my deck, holding onto the door frame, so I could turn on the water for my dogs. Thank heavens for the…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, March 4: 1. Waffles ©,…
Spring is quickly arriving and with the season comes many activities for Ava High School students. One major event is prom. Year after year, the cost for hosting the event continues to increase. As a result, more fundraising is needed. This year, the Ava High School Junior Class will be…
This news release is part of a five-part series on high tunnel production. For the complete series, go to extension.missouri. edu/news. COLUMBIA – Producers should take care to choose an appropriate site for a high tunnel, according to University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist David Trinklein. He spoke to agriculture…
Ozark Action, Inc. (OAI) is accepting applications for enrollment in the Ava Head Start Center. Children must be 3 or 4 years old on or before July 31, 2013. Other eligibility criteria include family income, location, and special needs. Interested parents and guardians should contact the Head Start Center, 683-5217…
Our founding fathers envisioned a government that worked for the people, not against them. Needless to say, they would probably not be too satisfied with the mess that is the Washington, D.C. of today. As Washington insiders and career politicians continue to lose touch with what the people really desire…
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) announced today that he was named to the Airland; Personnel; and Readiness and Management Support Subcommittees for the Senate Committee on Armed Services. Blunt is one of two Republican senators to serve on both the defense authorizing and appropriations full committees in…
JEFFERSON CITY – Legislation sponsored by Sen. Mike Cunningham, R-Rogersville, to require the Division of Workers’ Compensation to maintain a claims database was today approved by the Missouri Senate and sent to the House for consideration. Senate Bill 34 would, specifically, require a workers’ compensation claims database that would be…
OMAHA, Neb. –– Samantha Gray of Ava, a senior College of Arts and Sciences student at Creighton University, was named to the fall Dean’s List for the 2012-2013 academic year. Full-time students who earn a 3.5 grade point average or better on a 4.0 scale are eligible for the Dean’s…
JEFFERSON CITY – As freezing rain, sleet and snow makes its way into Missouri over the next 24 hours, the Missouri Department of Transportation reminds motorists to use caution and avoid travel if possible. The variety of winter precipitation expected means that roads could become covered with snow and ice…
Taking Care of Our Military and Addressing Workers’ Compensation Our country is known as “the land of the free and the home of the brave.” It is thanks to the service of our military members throughout history that has preserved this designation. I proudly served our country during the Vietnam…
Disaster declaration will provide additional federal assistance to communities affected by record-setting drought WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill praised an announcement today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that several more counties in Missouri will receive federal resources in the aftermath of the severe drought that affected farmers and…
MISSOURI, Feb. 18 – Average retail gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 19.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.62/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,940 gas outlets in Missouri. This compares with the national average that has increased 11.9 cents per gallon in the last…
JEFFERSON CITY – How would you like to spend a week’s vacation sitting in traffic? According to a study by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, the average American urban commuter can expect to experience 38 hours of delay every year, due to congestion. Though any delay is less than ideal,…
By Wayne William Cipriano This piece is not for chicks; it is written for guys. So, it’s St. Valentine’s Day. How many of us shared the chocolate-and-a-restaurant-meal failure of imagination? They say chicks receive five times the gifts that guy’s get (measured in dollars spent), but that’s understandable, isn’t it?…
The Missouri House had a short but busy week. The Capitol was abuzz with activity from the Governor’s annual State of the State Address on Monday evening to several committee hearings throughout the week. As things speed-up in Jefferson City, I wanted to make you aware of an online survey…
February 5th meeting was called to order by Sharon with 13 weighing in with a loss of 7.5 lbs. High loser was Rachel. Sharon and Judy stayed the same. We are having a new contest called Blast Off For Weight Loss, it lasts 10 weeks and the winner gets $25.…
We opened meeting at 10:00 a.m. We said the Pledge of Allegiance and said the Club Collect. Marie read the devotion called Live For Today. We all played a game. Marie was hostess. Marie, Kitty, Carol and Sharon were in attendance. Marie read, Remember When. Carol won the door prize.…
The party was given by her children February 10, 2013 in the basement of the Masonic Lodge. Hellen’s favorite color is green so the tables had white cloth and green ribbon down the middle, the cakes were white trimmed with green around the edges and bottom and Happy Birthday in…
At Ava Place we have had a few challenges to face this month. We are pleased to say they are almost all behind us and we are moving forward. The community has been fabulous as usual! The Fire Department, Police Department, and City Water responded quickly. We had several good sameritans stop…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, February 25: 1. WG Top…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Jeffrey W. Lathrom, dated January 23, 2009, and recorded on February 3, 2009, Document No. 090169 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Doug-las County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, February 18: 1. No School…
On this Valentine’s Day – today, Feb. 14 – it is predicted that $17.6 billion (with a ‘B’) will be spent on valentine related items. According to the National Retail Federation, Christmas is first in holiday spending and Valentine’s Day is second, well ahead of Halloween when about $6.86 billion…
The Missouri State Highway Patrol made two arrests during the past week in Douglas County. On Feb. 10, at 4:16 a.m., Jeffrey S. Holmes, 25, of Springfield, was arrested on an outstanding West Plains Police Department warrant for driving while suspended, and was also issued a summons for driving while…
Elementary Principal Will Retire The Ava R-1 Board of Education met in special session Monday night to finalize the funding for renovations to the football field complex, and other capital improvements. Dr. Brian Wilson, superintendent, reported that the board approved the “Authorization of Lease/Purchase” to refinance current projects and issue…
(Reprinted with permission from the Ozark County Times) Vincent Anderson will share the story of a Civil War murder and military retribution that occurred just south of the Missouri-Arkansas line when he speaks at the Ozark County Historical and Genealogy Society meeting Thursday, Feb. 21, in Gainesville. Anderson, an Ozark…
COLUMBIA – If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1913, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm. To qualify, farms must meet the following guidelines. The same family must have owned the farm for 100 consecutive years. The line of ownership…
As the Ava High School FFA Chapter prepares to celebrate National FFA Week next week, members have prepared a report of the past year’s activities. This week’s Douglas County Herald also contains pictures from the past year as well as information about the chapter and its officers. The Ava chapter…
Over the past two weeks, Ava FFA has competed in Area Proficiencies and Degree Selection. Results from Area Proficiencies are Ciara Bray, 1st place in Equine Placement, which advances to State, and James Elijah, 1st place in Dairy Placement, also advancing to State. In Proficiencies, only 1st place advances on…
The Ava 4-H Club decorated valentine bags and made valentines at the club meeting. At last month’s meeting they decorated hankies and T-Shirts for veterans with the help of several parent volunteers and Delanie Sweeney. Community Service Project Leader, Cleta Sweeney came and helped the 4-H kids pack the gift…
By Wayne William Cipriano John Brennan has been nominated by President Obama to head the CIA. There are good arguments for giving the President wide latitude in choosing his subordinates. He selects Cabinet members, for example with two functions in mind. The first is carrying out his policies. The other…
January 29th meeting was called to order by Sharon with 12 weighing in with a loss of 5 lbs. High losers were Linda and Rachel and Judy stayed the same. The meeting was on stress, “Just Breathe” and count to 10 before reacting. If depressed, do proper breathing. Long slow…
On Sunday afternoon, February 3, Noble Church and it’s congregation was host for a celebration honoring their pastor, Sister Maxine Lund, and husband, Jim, for 50 years of preaching the gospel. Sister Maxine preached her first “short” sermon, January 27, 1963, at Girdner Church. Many members of churches she has pastored,…
“Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he is in the world,” I John 4:4. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read the devotion then dismissed us to class. Pastor David prayed for the…
BRANSON – Effective March 1, White River Valley Electric Cooperative is implementing a rate adjustment which will affect electric bills by approximately nine percent. That change equals about $10 for the average residential member. Additionally, the minimum bill is changing from $25 to $28 and with this change we will…
After dealing with some of the weightier issues like gun control and politics, the Snoop decided to take up something a little lighter this week and quote the renown philosopher of our era, Jeff Foxworthy. Now I don’t know if Foxworthy has relatives in Missouri of if he just knows…
Two people were sentenced to prison terms in Douglas County Circuit Court on Tuesday. Sentenced by Circuit Judge Craig Carter were Shane W. Barbrow, 35, of Ava, and Kenneth W. Roberts, 58, also of Ava. Barbrow was sentenced to six years in prison for 2nd degree assault. The offense occurred…
Greetings from your State Capitol. This week the Governor released his budget. The Governor’s budget is based on four pieces of legislation that have never passed the legislature, totaling nearly $165 million in ‘new’ money for him to spend. These yet to be passed enhancements are a $1.8 million increase…
The United States Postal Service announced plans this week to transition to a new delivery schedule during the week of Aug. 5, that includes package delivery Monday through Saturday, and mail delivery Monday through Friday. The Postal Service expects to generate cost savings of approximately $2 billion annually, once the…
The Douglas County Democrats met on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the Krazy Daze restaurant. The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Teresa Tost at 6 p.m. A treasurer’s report was given by Chaz Franzke. He provided the names of everyone who had paid their 2013 dues and collected…
Ava Superintendent Dr. Brian Wilson confirmed Wednesday afternoon that varsity girls’ basketball coach Clint Gazette has resigned his coaching and teaching duties at Ava High School. The resignation was submitted Tuesday and is effective immediately. Dr. Wilson said the resignation will be presented to the Board of Education when they…
SPRINGFIELD – Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Cabool, Mo., man was charged in federal court today with enticing a 14-year-old girl to engage in illicit sex. Scott Dwayne Baker, 45, of Cabool, was charged in a federal criminal complaint filed in…
Ava Kiwanis Club presented Terrific Kids awards at Ava Elementary School Monday afternoon. The Terrific Kids are, from left, front row: Kaitlyn Lumley, Preston Marriott, Macee Breeding, Abbygail Williams, Harley Davidson, Claire Levan, Ethan Nelson, Tiger Perryman. Row 2: Justice Wilderson, Susie Bell, Quin Breeding, Qwynn Gieber, Carson Pollard, Mahala…
A primary concern amongst Missourians — and all Americans — is figuring out the best possible solutions to protect our constitutional right to keep and bear arms and to keep our children safe. We are still mourning the tragic loss of life from the school shooting in Connecticut last December.…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, February 11: 1. Cinnamon Apple…
Amidst all the talk, accusations and propaganda circulating under the name of gun control, I would like to shift gears a little and share some information recently put out by Paul Heil, the host of a weekly southern gospel radio program called, “The Gospel Greats.” The comments were written on…
Dear Editor: Elected officials take an oath to uphold our Constitution that became the supreme law of the land (Art. 6). The Civil War amendments, 13, 14 and 15 guarantee that government of the people, by the people and for the people shall not perish, to the degree, that the…
Though it is cold outside, things have started to heat up in Jefferson City. Bills have been filed, committees have started to meet, and legislation has already been debated in the House chamber. Session is in full swing. Earlier this week, the Missouri House voted on its first piece of…
By U.S. Senator Roy Blunt “Show me your budget, and I will tell you what you value.” That’s what Joe Biden said last summer, and he meant it as a criticism of Republicans. The vice president’s comment raises a question: Where are the Democrats’ values? They’re in hiding, judging from…
By Wayne William Cipriano I have never understood this. I’ve played my share of football and watched… according to Rosalie, someone else’s share and mine … but, I just don’t get it. Almost invariably, during the first minutes of the second half, the quarterback will call “time out”. He didn’t…
The regular Fourth Sunday Singing was held at Gentry Church, January 27. The welcome was given by Emcee, Sybil Gheer; Bro. Riley Hall opened with prayer; song books distributed/collected by Freeman Porter; 44 present; 32 songs shared. The next Singing will be at Faith Rock, February 24, 2013. The following churches…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, February 4: 1. Pancakes (C),…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (MO-08) Tuesday morning sent a letter of resignation to Missouri Governor Jay Nixon and notified the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives that it would be her last day serving in Congress. “I am honored to serve the people of the Eighth…
Approximately 70 people, including 10 members of the 8th Congressional Committee, attended the Republican candidate forum that featured 11 contenders for Jo Ann Emerson’s congressional seat on Tuesday, Jan. 15. The successful forum was put on by the Douglas County Republican Committee. Ross McElvain opened the meeting, Bill Cardin gave…
The 97th General Assembly has officially commenced. New members have been sworn in and inaugural ceremonies, celebrations are behind us. Now, the task at hand is the work of the people. Personally, this moment is bittersweet. For the past four years I have had the privilege to serve the fine…
By Sarah and Chris Sacco, Ava Band Directors Wow!!! It has been quite the fall season for the Ava Pride Band Department! The students hit the ground running this fall and still haven’t stopped! The fall began as it always has, with a successful marching season. The band performed at four…
It’s still the traditional blue, white and red colors associated with Cox Health Systems, but the newest ambulance purchased by the Ava Area Ambulance District is labeled a “green” vehicle because of its economy values. The Mercedes-Benz “Sprinter” vehicle is smaller than the ambulance boxes installed on a truck chassis,…
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Last week, I stood in the magnificent Missouri Senate chamber and took an oath to represent my constituents in the 33rd District to the best of my ability, and to uphold the principles and values of the Missouri Constitution. It was one of the proudest moments of my career, and…
By Sue Curry Jones Moving forward in the process to remodel the Ava R-1 School District Athletic Complex, board members further discussed options for the proposed site. However, it was evident last Thursday evening, if the board chooses to make the plan a reality, there will be many options to…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, January 28: 1. French Toast…
Ava Elementary School will kick off the WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) program on Thursday, Jan. 31, at 6:30 p.m. in the elementary cafeteria. The kick-off night will feature a Dads and Kid’s Pizza Night for students and fathers and father-figures of Ava Elementary. This special program is the…
Stan Musial died last Saturday, Jan. 19, at the age of 92. A legend has been taken from us. I’m just old enough to have come in on the tail end of his great playing career, and although I never saw him in his prime, I can say without reservation…
This architect’s drawing of the revamped Ava football complex shows the main entrance on the northeast corner and the field house with dressing room facilities for football and softball or baseball on the northwest corner…
Dear Editor, When I read “THE SNOOP with KEITH MOORE,” In the January 17th issue of the Herald, I marveled that such an article was published! Keith Moore seems to be supportive of the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution “I will renew my membership in the organization (NRA) to…
I used to be a member of the National Rifle Association (NRA) but I dropped my membership a few years ago because I felt the organization was becoming too radical and I got tired of constantly being harassed for contributions (in addition to my memership dues). However, I support the…
I officially began my service as state representative of the 155th District after being sworn in during a ceremony Wednesday, January 9 in the Missouri State Capitol. I joined 160 other state representatives who were administered the oath of office during opening day proceedings in the Missouri House of Representatives.…
JEFFERSON CITY – Rep. Tony Dugger, R-Hartville, has been named chairman of the House Committee on Financial Institutions. Selected by the Speaker of the House Timothy Jones, Rep. Dugger will play a key role in the development of legislation assigned to the House Committee on Financial Institutions. “It is a…
Chelsea Dooms graduated from the University of Missouri on Dec. 15 with a bachelor’s degree in animal sciences. Chelsea is an Agriculture Scholar, receiving acceptance into the School of Veterinary Medicine. Chelsea has been working in the research lab for the University. She has decided to further her education in research…
The Douglas County Health Department says it is important to remember to consistently follow certain safe food handling practices. The simple words Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill can serve as reminders to always handle food safely to reduce risk of illness for you and your family. Clean Bacteria can spread…
Elizabeth Bock was sworn in Monday morning as Douglas County Associate Circuit Judge. Judge Bock was installed by 44th Judicial Circuit Judge Craig Carter whose election created the vacancy. Bock, a former assistant attorney general, was appointed associate circuit judge by Gov. Jay Nixon.…
JEFFERSON CITY—Secretary of State Robin Carnahan today announced that four initiative petitions relating to minimum wage and one petition relating to payday, title, installment, and consumer credit loans met state standards for circulation. The official ballot title for the first petition relating to minimum wage reads: Shall Missouri law be…
By Phill Brooks If you wander by Missouri’s Capitol in December and notice workmen mowing the dormant lawn, you know the state is preparing for its inauguration. It’s among the steps in weeks of work for the day-long ceremony. Despite all the preparation, there usually is not much of major…
JEFFERSON CITY — On Wednesday, Jan. 9, Sen. Mike Cunningham, R-Rogersville, was officially sworn in to represent the 33rd Senatorial District in the Missouri Senate. This district includes Texas, Wright, Webster, Douglas, Ozark Howell, Oregon, and Ripley counties. “This morning, I was humbled by the presence of my loved ones…
By Wayne William Cipriano I have views on everything and I have them in abundance about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings and reactions to them. But, even superficially, they require book length examination, not a newspaper column. I’m not slithering out of a difficult conversation in which I see…
The first meeting of January was Wednesday the 2nd. Sharon brought the meeting to order. We had 11 weigh-in. With a loss of 11 lbs. Higl loser was Billie. Margaret, Linda and Rosie stayed the same. 1997 Queen Valerie of Ava was the topic, Mindful Eating, volume 1 of 3…
The meeting started at 10:35 a.m. We read the Club Collect and The Pledge of Allegiance. It was held at Marie’s. Sharon, Carol, Doris and Marie were present. We also had a visitor, Jasmine. A cherished member, Charlie Lindberg, passed away on December 30, 2012. She will be dearly missed.…
The meeting started at 10:35 a.m. We read the Club Collect and The Pledge of Allegiance. It was held at Marie’s. Sharon, Carol, Doris and Marie were present. We also had a visitor, Jasmine. A cherished member, Charlie Lindberg, passed away on December 30, 2012. She will be dearly missed.…
Last Weeks News -Well.. didn’t make it to church again Sunday. I was coughing too much so stayed home. I didn’t think anyone would appreciate getting germs spread to them. I am doing better today but still doing some hacking . We have been staying home except for Monday when…
Nubbin Ridge Club met January 10 at 1:00 p.m. in the home of Nadine Letsinger. We began by repeating our club collect. Norma reported that she and Naida Hartley visited via phone recently and Naida is feeling better. We hope Naida can attend club sometime. Lois read the minutes and…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, January 21: 1. No School…
JEFFERSON CITY – Rep. Jason Smith pre-filed a constitutional amendment today to protect the right of Missourians to hunt, fish and farm. This amendment comes in the wake of a recent regulatory movement, spear-headed by career bureaucrats and Washington DC special interests, to force state agencies to implement regulations reducing…
A New Year for the Nation America starts the New Year with challenges ahead of us. We need leadership to match. No one is more frustrated than I am at the way negotiations over the fiscal cliff first stalled and then fizzled. At an hour where the common good of…
The Douglas County Health Department was recently spotlighted by the Center for Emergency Response and Terrorism. Following is the article as it was published in the Planners Update. “When a public health emergency occurs, the very nature of the word ‘emergency’ declares that time is of the essence. In a…
By Wayne William Cipriano I heard the City of Springfield (SMSU?) is considering installing more regulations limiting more speech in regards to more “protected” groups. Those who would attack people, even verbally, on characteristics they cannot change (Italians, the left-handed, the blue-eyed, the short, the ugly), demonstrate a paucity of…
JEFFERSON CITY –– The Missouri Republican State Committee voted on Satuday, Jan. 5 to elect Ed Martin as Chairman. “Todays competition was the sign of a vibrant and mature Party. Our success in electing Republicans across the state in widening the tent has created an influx of new ideas and…
January is National Blood Donor month. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — With the beginning of a new year comes a fresh start. New Year’s resolutions are often made to form good habits and reach new goals. This New Year’s, the American Red Cross encourages people to resolve to help patients in…
CAPE GIRARDEAU –– The following students have been named to the fall 2012 Dean’s List at Southeast Missouri State University: Austin Evans, Ava, Mo.; Lisa Hemmer, Mansfield, Mo.; Barbara Whitcomb, Cabool, Mo. Students named to the list earned at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and…
WILLOW SPRINGS – Route 5 in Wright County will be reduced to one lane with 10-ft width restriction as the Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform routine bridge maintenance. The bridge over the Wood Fork of the Gasconade River is located between South Street and Hughes Drive south of Hartville. Weather permitting, work will take…
KANSAS CITY – Tammy Dickinson has taken the oath of office to become the United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri. Dickinson was nominated by President Obama in July 2012 and confirmed by unanimous consent of the U.S. Senate on Jan. 1, 2013. She took the oath of…
The Mule, the Monkey & The Man God created the mule, and told him, “You are mule. You will work constantly from dusk to dawn, carrying heavy loads on your back. You will eat grass and lack intelligence. You will live for 50 years.” The mule answered, “To live like…
The Southwest Missouri Office on Aging (SWMOA) in Ava is the newest Ozarks Food Harvest Senior Food Box Program site, helping serve low-income Douglas County seniors with nutritious food. Ozarks Food Harvest’s Senior Food Box Program supplements the diets of low-income seniors with nutritious USDA commodity foods at 17 locations…
Three offenders were sentenced to prison terms by 44th Circuit Judge Craig Carter on Tuesday. According to information released by Prosecuting Attorney Roger Wall, Lloyd D. Perryman Jr., 31, of Ava, was sentenced to five years in prison for 2nd-degree robbery. The offense occurred on Nov. 9, 2012, and was…
State of Missouri Approves $28 Million Project SPRINGFIELD – After a hearing Monday morning, the Missouri Health Facilities Review Committee has given Mercy the green light to build a new rehabilitation hospital at Highway 65 and Evans Road in Springfield. It will be located just north of Mercy Orthopedic Hospital…
Cleopatra Stafford, a 7th grade student at Ava Victory Academy, was the local winner of the VFW Patriot’s Pen essay contest last fall. Following is her essay as it was presented. What I Would Tell America’s Founding Fathers By Cleopatra Stafford I would express my gratitude to America’s Founding Fathers…
What’s Over the Edge of the Fiscal Cliff The fiscal cliff has passed, and it should be clear now that the driving force behind it was always taxes. Ronald Reagan said that a person who agrees with you 80 percent of the time is not a 20 percent traitor, and…
One word of advice: if you have drugs in the car, don’t do anything suspicious. Local law enforcement officers were recently alerted to a drive-off without paying at a local convenience store as well as possible stealing from a local business. On Jan. 3, Sheriff Chris Degase and Deputy Nathan…
The Ava High School class of 1953 met at the Mansfield Home Center meeting room in Ava on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. It was such a wonderful place to meet and the class appreciates them making it available to them. There were 16 classmates present plus spouses and other graduates…
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) announced today that he will serve as a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services, which has jurisdiction over the study and review of matters relating to the nation’s defense policies. Missouri is home to almost 18,000 active duty servicemen…
To Bee or not to Bee is the question that will be answered during a three-week short course for beginning beekeepers. The course, led by Larry Tucker, will begin on Feb. 12 and will run Tuesdays through Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. in Mansfield. Tucker is a retired Small Farm…
Lucille Jenkins was hostess for Tuesday night Bunco. After one hour of games Sharon Jenkins won first, and door prize, Allie Gentry, second, and Toni McGill, low. Refreshments were enjoyed by the winners and other regular members, Dixie Garrett, Janet Sallee, Joretta Sawyer and Sybil Heckendorn.…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, January 14: 1. Pancakes (C),…
COLUMBIA – 2012 will be the warmest year on record in Missouri since 1895, when established instrumental temperature records began, according to Pat Guinan, extension climatologist with the University of Missouri Commercial Agriculture Program. Guinan presented his findings at the MU Crop Management Conference, Dec. 18 in Columbia, and at…
The Snoop will be brief this week as we mourn the loss of longtime Herald publisher James E. Curry who passed away Tuesday, Jan. 1. Mr. Curry’s obituary, as well as the front page story about him, only tell part of the story. It would be impossible to condense his…
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri National Guard today released the preliminary schedule for the 2013 Inauguration, which will take place on Monday, Jan. 14. Gov. Jay Nixon and First Lady Georganne Nixon will begin the day’s activities with a worship service at 8:30 a.m. Because of construction at First United…
Indictments Remain Sealed Until Warrants are Served A grand jury empaneled in late November by Circuit Judge John Moody returned 24 indictments, it was revealed last week. The grand jury was requested by Douglas County Prosecuting Attorney Roger Wall. On Nov. 30, the grand jury was sworn and received testimony…
Statistics Include Wrecks In Douglas and Wright Counties The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports eight people died during the New Year’s holiday counting period from 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 to 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. Troopers investigated 486 traffic crashes with 147 injuries and seven fatalities. In…
During 2012, five felony trials were tried and concluded with convictions. The convictions are as follows: conspiracy to distribute narcotics; child molestation, 7-year sentence to the Department of Corrections; unlawful use of weapon, 4-year sentence to the Department of Corrections; auto tampering, 5-year sentence to the Department of Corrections; and…
By Wayne William Cipriano I was born in Connecticut, a state that holds several titles and world records. Some of them are laudable, others not so much. One in particular is surprisingly easy to forget once you’ve left the Nutmeg State, and comes rushing back as soon as you return.…
“Ye observe days, and months and times and years,” Galatians 4:10. Monday, Christmas eve Gary and I went to the home of my niece and her husband, Ernest and Dara Strong. Also there were their sons, Cody; Howard and Bailey as well as, Cody Shanafelt; Howard and Ella Faye Mitchell;…
December 26th was our after Christmas meeting. We had 10 weigh in with a loss of 4.25 lbs. Billie stayed the same. Judy was high loser. Rachel gets free dues for January and charm for losing after the holiday. Everyone agreed to change the by laws for group. Our lesson…
Happy New Year Ava! In the past few weeks it has been a whirlwind of fun and excitement around Ava Place. Linda Rose turned 60! Anyone that enters the doors of Ava Place meets our sweet Linda Rose and knows she has a birthday coming and when it is. She enjoyed her birthday so…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, January 7: 1. Cinnamon Apple…
Recently, I was asked, “What does the town of Ava have to offer?” I thought of places to shop or eat, but I didn’t have an answer at that moment. However, with recent events that have caused grief, pain and hardship for Douglas County residents, I do have the answer…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, December 31: No School Tuesday,…
During the December 3rd meeting we had 11 weigh-in with a loss of 5.5 lbs. Evelyn was high loser. Sue stayed the same. T.O.P.S. lesson was on modifying holiday recipes with healthy substitues from high fat to low fat ingredients. The holiday party is at Krazy Daze after the meeting…
The Douglas and Ozark Counties Retired Teachers and Other Personnel ate lunch Tuesday, December 11 with Senior Citizens at the Ava Community Center. While they ate, they were entertained by members of the Ava High School Chamber Choir who presented a program of Christmas Music. Marie Bristol, RTA President, welcomed…
The Carl Neiman Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met on December 13, 2012, in the basement of the Ava General Baptist Church . The meeting was called to order by Regent Nina Carter at 7:09pm. The meeting was opened with prayer by Chaplin Sherry Beasley. The opening…
Sybil Heckendorn was hostess for Tuesday evening Bunco. Allie Gentry won first, Sharon Jenkins, 2nd and door prize, Lucille Jenkins, low. After one hour of games, a gift exchange was held and refreshments served to other regular members, Janet Sallee, Dixie Garrett, Joretta Sawyer and one guest, Rita Flemming.…
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Ava Place! What an amazing time of year it is. Ava Place is shining and shimmering with Christmas lights and beautiful music. Please come by with your group while caroling and share some of your Christmas spirit with us. This is a special…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, December 17: 1. Pancake Griddle…
On Tuesday, Oct. 2, during Law Day, Judge John Moody sentenced the following people to the Department of Corrections: Roderick Hebert, 44, of Springfield, Ill., was sentenced to 5 years in prison for passing bad checks after Hebert violated his probation based on violation reports from Probation and Parole. The…
By Wayne William Cipriano The other day our daughter, Renee’, sent Rosalie’s cell phone a picture of her new kitten with a caption describing “Parker’s” most recent adventure. When I saw it I thought of a funny reply. Rosalie laughed and suggested I send it back to Renee’. She passed…
Tuesday, November 27th meeting was called to order by Sharon with 10 weighing in with a total weight loss of 5-3/4 lbs. High loser was Evelyn. The winner for losing after the holiday was Evelyn. We voted on our meeting being changed for Christmas and New Year’s Day. Our meeting…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, December 10: 1. Waffle Sundae…
Last Weeks News – Tuesday, Nov. 13th, T.O.P.S. #0720 met and was called to order by Sharon with eleven weighing in with a total loss of 8 lbs. Top loser was Sharon. Rosie won the Hee –Haw contest. Margaret had the lesson from the November Tops news on “All the…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, December 3: 1. French Toast…
The Douglas and Ozark Counties Retired Teachers and Other School Personnel met Tuesday, November 13 at the Pizza Hut in Ava with twelve members and one guest in attendance. Marie Bristol welcomed all those present. Norma Stillings gave the invocation before the group ate lunch. David Norman gave an account…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, November 26: 1. French Toast…
Dustin Hodges, KY3 Multimedia Journalist, visited Ava Elementary today (Monday) and interviewed teachers and two of the students involved in the production of the Bears Den News newspaper. The fourth-grade students interviewed were Katlyn McFarlin and Sydney Gunter, along with sponsors Annette Copeland, Debbie Boeddeker and Missy Lee. The student…
Last Weeks News Tuesday, Oct. 30th, T.O.P.S. #0720 met and was called to order by Sharon with thirteen weighing in with a total loss of 2 lbs. Top loser was Sue. Ulla won the Hee –Haw contest. Rachel had the lesson on “Take Diabetes Seriously” from the Cox Health newsletter…
Information was received from the following: Fred Painter and Charley Painter 1107 W. Walnut, Springfield, Missouri. These two men were twins, born two years after Dogwood was established by their father. Mrs. Effie Cauethra, Route 4, Seymour, MO. Church Records of the Christian Union Church. Mrs. Claude Wheat, RT 4,…
The Carl Neiman Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met in the basement of the Ava General Baptist Church on November 8th, 2012, at 7:15pm. The meeting was called to order by Regent Nina Carter and opened with prayer by Chaplin Sherry Beasley. The Opening Ritual was recited…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, November 19: 1. Waffle Sundae…
Those present for the November 1st monthly meeting were Karen N. Davis, (President), Lily Branco, Maxine Smith, Linnie Ingram, Edith McKinnon, Norine Loftis and friend, Judy, from Waynesville. They met at 10:00 a.m. Thursday in the health center basement and some had lunch at the senior center at noon. Following…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, November 12: 1. Pancake Griddle…
Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase was reelected by a significant margin in the only county race at Tuesday’s general election. Degase, a Republican, received 4,293 votes to 2,107 for challenger, independent candidate W.G. “Bill” Rowe. Not surprisingly, Douglas County voters supported the Republican ticket down the line, although the overall…
Youth Firearms Deer Season is this Weekend; Regular Season is Nov. 10-20 JEFFERSON CITY–How will this year’s historic drought and higher-than-normal incidence of hemorrhagic diseases affect Missouri’s deer harvest? The answer, according to the Missouri Department Conservation (MDC), is “Not much. At least not this year.” MDC Resource Scientist Jason…
Last year President Obama appointed a super committee which was asked to cut at least $1.5 trillion from the federal budget or all discretionary program would automatically be cut by 10 percent. Since they failed, Southwest Missouri Office on Aging says their programs – including “Meals on Wheels” – will…
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…
Tom Boak, of Ava, brought us a copy of the Mineral County Independent-News (Hawthorne, Nev.) a couple of weeks ago with an article that he thought might be of interest to some of our readers. The story is about the moving of a gun from the USS Missouri from the…
By Jordan Shapiro State Capitol Bureau Employees of the Missouri House of Representatives received three pay raises in one year, according to a report by the Jefferson City News Tribune. House employees received two “House-only” pay increases in addition to a 2 percent raise given to all state workers making…
JEFFERSON CITY – Recent rains have improved conditions at wetland areas, but 2012 could be a dry year for Missouri duck hunters in more ways than one unless the state gets more rainfall. With North American duck numbers at record high levels, you might think waterfowl hunters’ prospects had never…
Widely scattered sightings have been confirmed in Missouri and likely will continue. RIPLEY COUNTY, Mo – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has confirmed a photograph of a mountain lion taken by a trail camera on Oct. 27 taken from a deer camera in Northeast Ripley County. According to MDC’s…
By Wayne William Cipriano The Moon River Theatre was in the news a lot recently. Andy Williams, a well-known entertainer, frequent performer, and/or owner of the theatre died, and just before that there was an incident of embezzlement that took place. My information is mostly from a television report but…
The Norwood School Board met Wednesday, Oct. 17. The agenda was adopted and the consent agenda items were approved. Superintendent of Schools John Eaton reported on budget, utility usage and other district business. Jared Terry, elementary principal, reported on enrollment and other news from EC-5; and Brian Wilbanks, high school…
On Oct. 16, the Douglas County Republican Committee hosted an educational presentation for the public. The main topic was Agenda 21 – short for “United Nations Agenda for the 21st Century.” State Representative Lyle Rowland spoke about his proposed bill to prohibit Agenda 21 in Missouri based on a similar…
The Skyline R-2 Board met in regular session on Thursday Oct. 18, with six members present. The consent agenda items were discussed and approved. In new business: five program evaluations were presented and approved. The Library Media Center has added 474 books in the last two years through various programs.…
Effective Oct. 9, WIC will be allowing cheese and evaporated milk back in the food packages for women and children. Some of the cheeses that are allowed on the program include store brand only domestic, 8 or 16 oz. blocks, American, cheddar (extra sharp, sharp, medium or mild), and colby,…
By Ivie Macy, Historian On Friday, Oct. 5, 37 FFA members, two advisors, and three chaperones attended Farm Fest at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. At Farm Fest, members and visitors can buy, sell, or just see many faucets of agriculture. There were a variety of animals on display including dogs,…
United Country Area Land Realty is proud to announce that Lance Stillings has recently joined their office as a new salesperson. Lance is a native of Ava, a graduate of Ava High School, a very active member of the Goodhope General Baptist Church, and an avid racing fan. He is…
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…
Ava High School Students of the Month were recognized Tuesday at the monthly Chamber of Commerce luncheon meeting. Ava Victory Academy’s Student of the Month was not available on Tuesday and will be recognized at the November meeting. Students of the Month at Ava High School this month are Hannah…
The week of Oct. 7-13 has been designated National Fire Prevention Week, a time when we focus attention on promoting fire safety and prevention. While we should practice fire safety throughout the year, it is good to have a specific time to pay close attention to potential fire hazards that…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, November 5: 1. WG Top…
Tuesday, Oct. 23rd, T.O.P.S. #0720 met and was called to order by Sharon with eleven weighing in with a total loss of 8 lbs. Top losers were Billy and Sharon. Sharon had the lesson on “Affordable Ways To Lose Weight” 1. Sparkpeople.com gives good advice and is one way to…
The regular 4th Sunday Singing was held at Oak Grove Church, October 28. The welcome was given by Emcee, Sybil Gheer; Bro. Charles McFarland opened with prayer; song books distributed/collected by Freeman Porter; 51 present; 40 songs and 1 recitation shared. The next Singing will be at Mt. Calvary, November…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, October 29: 1. French Toast…
Tuesday, Oct. 16th, T.O.P.S. #0720 met and was called to order by Sharon with twelve weighing in with a total loss of 15 lbs. Top loser was Rachel. Fall Rally was great fun, we raffled off a kitchen utilities basket and sold some crafts. We were pleasantly surprised to have…
Star Workers Extension Club had their October meeting the 111th at Doris Holman’s home. Sharon Loesch our president called the meeting to order. We said the Pledge of Allegiance and Club Collect. Doris led devotional, “Sign of Autumn.” We then played a word game. Roll call was, How many states…
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…
Tuesday, Oct. 9th, T.O.P.S. #0720 met and was called to order by Sharon with thirteen weighing in with a total loss of 13.25 lbs. Top loser was Sam. Fall Rally is this weekend in Springfield. Linda had the lesson on “Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar”, widely used to lose weight;…
Meeting came to order at 10 a.m. We said the Pledge of Allegiance then the Club Collect. Kitty, Billy, Doris, Sharon, Charlie, Carol, Elnora and Macee were in attendance. Doris read the devotion, Signs Of Autumn. Doris was hostess. We played a game. Roll call was, How Many States Have…
Douglas and Ozark Counties RTA members, Barbara Roberts, Ida Mae Huse, Geraldine Gray, Terri Hall, Ruth Evans, Caryl Feiler, Edith McKinnon, Julane Williams, Betty Moore, Sue Robirds, Jane Elder, Marie Bristol, Norma Stillings, Norma Griffith, and guest, Lin Waterhouse met Tuesday, October 9 for lunch at the Gainesville Senior Center.…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, October 22: 1. Pancakes, Strawberries 2.…
By Jamie Holland, Greenhand On Tuesday, Oct. 2, six greenhands or first year FFA members attended the Area Greenhand Conference at Chadwick High School, home of our Area FFA President. Those members attending were Jamie Holland, Brandon Brooks, Jake Olsen, Austin Olsen, Devon Degase, Taylor McDonald, area parliamentarian, and Tiffany…
Music was a focus of the Ava R-1 Board of Education’s October meeting Tuesday night. Elementary music teacher Barbara Deegan, middle and high school band teachers Chris and Sarah Sacco, and high school vocal music teacher Michelle Wolfskill were recognized by building administrators and the Board of Education. Elementary Principal…
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. …
Editor: Just when I thought school food service couldn’t get any worse, Michelle Obama has done it again!! Last year, we the tax payer, was out boo koo money on her “Kindergarten Food from The Farm” program. This was a program that all Kindergarten classes had to sample different fruits…
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…
By Wayne William Cipriano Do you enjoy as much as I reading the excerpts taken from previous issues of the Douglas County Herald printed twenty-five to one hundred twenty-five years ago? Following the development of families, the county and the town, the government, the attitudes, and the reactions to world…
Meeting called to order October 2, 2012 by Sharon. We had 14 weigh-in with 10-1/4 lbs lost. High loser was Rachel. Kathleen, Judy, Sam and Sue all stayed the same. Kathleen had the lesson from TOPS123.com website. (A) Attend a TOPS meeting is the first step. (B) It takes a…
The 27th annual Miller-Hall Reunion was held at the Ava City Park on September 30, 2012. There were about 40 family members and friends in attendance due to illness and weather. Margaret Rosseau was spokesperson for the day. Bob Miller asked the blessing before the potluck dinner was served. The…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, October 15: 1. French Toast Sticks…
Dixie Garrett was hostess for Bunco with first, Dixie, second, Sharon Jenkins, low, Lucille Jenkins and door prize, Dixie. After an hour of games refreshments were served to the winners and members, Allie Gentry, Sybil Heckendorn, Joretta Sawyer, Janet Sallee and guest, Marla Yeager.…
September 25th meeting was called to order by Sharon. We lost 20 lbs. High loser was Billy. Margaret, Audry and Judy stayed the same. We welcome Claire and Heather as new members. We appreciate Linda for the taste of sugar-free pumpkin pie to celebrate September birthdays. This lesson was given…
The Douglas and Ozark Counties Retired Teachers and Other School Personnel (RTA) met for lunch September 18 at Ava Senior Center. While they ate they enjoyed hearing the “Heritage Singers” who presented a program of gospel music. The Heritage Singers that sang that day included three retired teachers, Jena Moyer,…
A genealogist came over from Oklahoma and left us some pictures for people to look through. Some of the names on the back are: Potter, Mackey, Hicks, Fulton, Barnes, Pratt, Tabor, Essary, Snodgrass and Jackson. We also have a picture of the Ava High School Safety Patrol from 1932 or…
On Sunday, September 9, 2012 about 90 family members and friends gathered at the Ava City Park for the 27th annual Breshears-Hylton Reunion. The children of the late Gilbert and Velma Hylton Breshears were Ronnie and Nancy Breshears, Doyle and Diane Breshears, Jack and Barbara Breshears, Jean Breshears, spouse of…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, October 8: 1. Pancake Griddle Sandwich…
I don’t mean to be sounding poetic, or anything like that. I’ll leave that to Baxter Black and Angelou. But now that October has arrived, have you ever thought about what a special month it is? October fits in between summer and winter. It’s that time of year when you…
By Jerry Henning I watched my 15 year-old son Isaac slipping thru a strip of Colorado aspen timber, trying to get a shot with his bow and arrow at a bull elk chasing seven cows around a nearly dry water hole. At about 70 yards away, I began to think…
By Wes Duplantier Although the U.S. Supreme Court has already affirmed the constitutionality of the federal health care law, Missouri voters will get to cast ballots in November on another of the law’s key components — insurance exchanges. Proposition E on the ballot would prohibit Gov. Jay Nixon or any…
By Lauren Bale Ameren Missouri has asked the Missouri Public Service Commission for permission to increase its rates. Residents will have to pay $14 more per month if the Commission approves the request. The utility company attorney, Jim Lowery, said at a Thursday, Sept. 27, hearing in Jefferson City that…
By Janet Taber Reprinted from the Ozark County Times The third in this year’s series of quilt exhibits at the Ozark County Historium in Gainesville is drawing quilt lovers from throughout the region to see the prize-winning works of Douglas County resident Marla Yeager. Through Sept. 28, visitors will be…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced funding for rural water projects to create jobs and improve rural water and wastewater systems in 16 states. “These improvements to rural water infrastructure will provide reliable access to clean water, improving public health while creating jobs that strengthen rural economies.” Vilsack said. “The Obama…
The Ava R-1 Board of Education met in regular session last Thursday night with all board members present. Much of the meeting focused on new mandates from the State Department of Education regarding teacher evaluations and student assessment tests. Dr. Brian Wilson, superintendent, told the board much of this is…
The Norwood R-1 School Board met Wednesday, Sept. 19, at the school. The agenda was adopted and the consent agenda items were approved. John Eaton, superintendent, reported on budget, utility usage and other district business. Jared Terry, elementary principal, reported on enrollment and other news from EC-5. Brian Wilbanks, high…
Missouri candidates for governor and U.S. senator participated in forums Friday in Columbia sponsored by the Missouri Press Association (MPA). Candidates for governor — incumbent Democrat Jay Nixon, Republican Dave Spence and Libertarian Jim Higgins — gave statements and answered questions during the first forum at the Holiday Inn Executive…
Homecoming Week is under way Sept. 24-28, with the Homecoming football game on Friday night. The theme for Homecoming is “Game On!” Theme days include: Monday – Gear Up! Students wear the jerseys of their favorite players or represent their favorite team. Tuesday – Fake Injury Day. Wednesday – Family…
Deadly Distractions Texting and talking while driving are really getting out of control, and the results are catastrophic. Two years ago, more than 3,000 people were killed in crashes involving a distracted driver. Some 416,000 more were injured. For fatal accidents involving drivers under the age of 20, 11 percent…
The September 18th meeting was called to order by Sharon with a total weight loss of 11.75 lbs. The high loser was Rachel. Hee Haw winner was Sam. Margaret and Judy stayed the same. The lesson was give by Evelyn and was on “Food And Your Feelings” out of Real…
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…
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan today announced that absentee ballots are available for the November 6, 2012 general election. Missourians may cast an absentee ballot at the office of their local election authority or request an absentee ballot by mail or fax. The absentee ballot application…
Volunteers Needed for Cancer Patient Transportation SPRINGFIELD – For some cancer patients, incorporating treatment into their daily life can be difficult. Having to make time in their schedules for weekly or daily appointments, while still carrying on in their routines should be their only concern, however, for some patients, unfortunately,…
High Schools Compete in Statewide Battle of the Belt Competition JEFFERSON CITY – Early autumn battles between high schools normally remind you of the gridiron. Battle of the Belt, a high school seat belt challenge, brings a different twist to high school rivalries. This statewide competition gives Missouri high schools…
FORSYTH, MO. –– The White River Valley Historical Society (“WRVHS”) is offering two genealogical/historical research courses this month, with no admission fee. On Saturday, Sept. 29, there will be a day-long Beginning Research workshop at the Society, located at 297 Main St, Forsyth, across from the Judicial Center. While primarily consisting…
Missouri, Sept. 24 Average retail gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 9.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.65/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 4.3 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.81/g, according to gasoline price website MissouriGasPrices.com. Including the…
JEFFERSON CITY — The public is invited to bring their ideas to an open house Oct. 6 at Lake Wappapello State Park near Williamsville. Sponsored by Missouri State Parks, the open house will be held at 10 a.m. on the front lawn of the park’s nature center. The event will…
Features include real-time alerts and “Shake Zone Impact Map,” simplifying quake data for smart phone, tablet users American Red Cross, Southern Missouri Region 9/25/2012 — Today, the American Red Cross has launched its official Earthquake App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in or who…
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…
GASCONADE COUNTY – A bridge replacement project on Route W over Second Creek in Gasconade County is complete. The bridge, located northeast of Route K, was opened to traffic today. Work on the new bridge began in August. The opening of the bridge marks the completion of the Safe &…
BRANSON – Highway 165/265 between Table Rock Lake’s dam and spillway will be reduced to one lane weekdays beginning Wednesday, Sept. 26 and ending on Monday, Nov. 5 to repair and seal the road surface across the dam. The lane will be reopened at 4:30 p.m. each Friday and will…
JEFFERSON CITY – One step at a time, students at more than 30 Missouri schools are getting more exercise, reducing traffic near their buildings and making strides to help the environment as they participate in International Walk to School Day on Oct. 3 October is Walk to School Month and…
JEFFERSON CITY – Following this summer’s findings of the invasive Emerald Ash Borer in Platte, Madison and Reynolds counties, Missouri’s quarantine regulating the movement of many ash wood products has been expanded. The quarantine, an effort to reduce the spread of the one-half inch long emerald green-colored beetle, now includes…
The Skyline R-2 School Board met in regular session on Thursday, Sept. 20 with four members present. The consent agenda items were discussed and approved. In old business the board reviewed and approved the 2012-2013 bus routes. In new business, Matthew James, auditor, presented the 2011-2012 audit report. Mr. James…
The Ozark’s Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) recently received one of the highest awards given by the State of Missouri, the Governor’s Community Redevelopment Award. It was presented by Governor Jay Nixon at the Governor’s Conference on Economic Development in St. Louis on Sept. 7. The Governor’s Community Redevelopment Award recognizes…
This week my colleagues and I joined the members of the Missouri Senate in overriding the veto of Governor Nixon on a piece of legislation designed to protect Missouri businesses from the overreach of federal government. The override motion was supported by both Republicans and Democrats in both the House…
Mark Twain National Forest’s Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District is temporarily closing the North Fork Day Use Area, near Dora, to remove a deteriorated boat launch. The project is scheduled to have started Monday, Sept. 17 and be completed by the end of the week Sept. 21. If adverse weather or…
Courtney J. Smith, 21, of Thornfield, was taken to Cox South Hospital in Springfield by ambulance Monday evening following a 7 p.m. crash on Highway K, eight miles northwest of Ava in Douglas County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Smith ran her 2012 Chevrolet Cruise off the right side…
SIKESTON – The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold an open-house style community briefing to discuss upcoming bridge work in Wright County. The briefing will be held Thursday, Oct. 4 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Hartville School Cafeteria located at 1 Eagle Landing Parkway, Hartville. The project will…
By A. J. Hendershott We can’t travel back in time, but sometimes we can relive the past. I was fortunate enough to be invited along on an adventure to relive Missouri river history on an early September morning. It awoke at 5 a.m. and eagerly consumed a bowl of cereal…
By Katherine Kreider Missouri continues to be the first and only state to discuss the use of propofol for executions. While the case is being decided, the execution dates of 19 inmates have been delayed by the state Supreme Court. Lawyers filed briefs in the Cole County Circuit Court after…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) continues to receive reports from people around the state of dead deer. The culprit appears to be hemorrhagic disease (HD), a general term for epizootic hemorrhagic disease and the bluetongue virus. “Both diseases are closely related, have similar clinical signs…
I suppose if you make it a practice to stand out in the middle of the highway you should expect unusual reactions from those who drive by. The Ava Fire Department conducted its annual “Fill the Boot” campaign for Muscular Dystrophy Saturday, Sept. 1, at the junction of Highways 5…
COLUMBIA – If you buy hay from some parts of the southern U.S., you might get stung—not just once but many times—by red imported fire ants. An Ozark County farmer recently learned that lesson the hard way while unloading hay he’d bought from a farmer in Florida. Unlike most ants,…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, October 1: 1. French Toast Sticks…
The regular 4th Sunday Singing was held at Faith Rock Church, Sept. 23. The welcome was given by Emcee, Sybil Gheer; Bro. Ben DeWitt opened with prayer; song books distributed/collected by Freeman Porter; 46 present; 34 songs were shared. The next Singing will be October 28 at Oak Grove of…
The September 11th meeting was called to order by Sharon with a weight loss count of 5-3/4 lbs. Top loser was Sam. Sue won the Hee Haw Contest. The Fall Rally is set for Saturday the 13th of October. Several members are planning to go. We need to bring kitchen…
Mrs. Turner, who was born at Hartville shares that she moved to Douglas County at age 6. It was actually Ozark County then in 1855. One would travel for miles, she said, and not see a cabin. The first deer I ever saw were nine in one gang near Oswego.…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, September 24: 1. Pancakes, Peaches 2.…
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 Youth Camp Fundraiser Car Wash Saturday, September 29 at Cooper Lumber,…
Star Workers Extension Club had their September meeting the 13th at the park in Ava. Marie King was hostess. She called the meeting to order by saying the club collect and pledge to the flag. Devotional was poems by Marie “So Little Time”, Doris Holman “I Put My Care Away…
DCAR Radio Club monthly meeting was held on September 15th, 2012. We discussed upcoming classes and set dates for Tech Class and CW Class. We also discussed ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Services) which we have over 10 members who are trained and ready to help in an event or disaster.…
Members present for the September 6th meeting at the Health Center basement room were Lily Branco, Karen N. Davis, Maxine Smith, Alice Hurley, Edith McKinnon, Katie Hoversen and Linnie Ingram. Nancy Walker joined us with plans for the quilt show. Nurse Bonnie Peters from the Health Center was present to…
Tuesday, August 28th T.O.P.S. was called to order by Sharon at 3:45 pm. A total of twelve weighed in with a loss of fourteen pounds. Rachel was high loser. Rosie and Ulla had the lesson “Fairing Well At Summer Fairs.” County fair food is questionable, fried things are the worst,…
The checker games in the county courthouse boiler room begin here shortly after the roosters at the edge of town have greeted the sun. Men in ankle top work boots and bib overhauls amble inside past a sign that says “Do Not Spit on Floor $5 Fine.” So begins an…
Even though there were 111 school districts in Douglas County, often children had to walk five or six miles to school, sometimes as much as ten miles. School only lasted three months as that was all they could afford to pay the ‘schoolmaster’. Early schools had spellin’, readin’ and ‘rithmetic…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, September 10: 1. Waffles, Peaches 2.…
The 72nd annual reunion of the Hailey family met at the country home of Mary Kay and David Davidson west of Ava on Sunday, September 2, 2012. The family has gathered annually every year since 1940 to celebrate their heritage and connections as the descendants of James Hailey, a Civil…
Gathering in the home of Jim and Maxine Lund in honor of her birthday Sunday were her nephews, Jim, Scott, Ricky and wife, Linda Scott, her niece Vicky and husband, Loren Keithley, Luther, Oklahoma, along with Brandon and April Raymond and Frank and Cindy Thompson and Jaden, all of Morrisville.…
In the early morning hours of Thursday, Aug. 23, officers from multiple state, county, and city law enforcement agencies concluded a series of long-term narcotics investigations in Texas County. Over the course of approximately three years, officers with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the South Central Drug Task Force, Texas…
Army Pvt. Kyle M. Brock has graduated from One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo., which included basic military training and advanced individual training (AIT). During basic military training, the trainee received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons qualification, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice,…
Ava fourth grade students have been studying about the American flag, and last Friday afternoon veterans from the VFW performed a flag retirement ceremony for the students. The ceremony was held on the front lawn of the Ava Elementary School at the flagpole. The purpose of the ceremony was to…
By Bob Stickles-Big Bob’s Bait & Tackle Walleye fishing is probably the best it has been in years. Trolling worm harnesses behind bottom bouncers has been really effective. I am often asked how big a bottom bouncer should you use, and I recommend one ounce for every 10 feet deep…
Predestination – A Life Transformed is the title of Ava native Michael D. Young’s new action-thriller novel, seasoned with a dash of romance and humor. The paperback version is now available in the US, UK, and mainland Europe on Amazon.com or through other online retailers and bookstores. A digital eBook…
My name is W. G. (Bill) Rowe and I am asking for the honor of serving you as the sheriff of Douglas County. I am a veteran of 35 years law enforcement experience. As a voter you have the right to ask why I am qualified to be your sheriff.…
No School Bears Den will not be in session on Friday, Aug. 31 or Monday, Sept. 3. Learn to Fly! Learn the basics of flight, physics, study of weather, geography, maps, radio communications, mechanics of engines, and aviation career possibilities. Use flight tools in planning actual cross-country trips. Students successfully…
At a recent meeting of the Ozarks Trail Board, Judy Bastin was recognized by the Missouri Association of Realtors as a Summit Level Member for achieving more than $2 million in real estate sales for 2011. This is the third consecutive year she has earned the award. Judy is a…
The Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated a wreck in Webster County Monday involving an Ava man. Troop D, Springfield, reported Daniel Dirksmeyer, 33, of Ava, stopped his 1995 Mazda on Highway 38 three miles southeast of Elkland, with the vehicle crossing the center line. A 1988 Kenworth tractor-trailer rig, driven…
Trey Hathcock, son of James and Kim Hathcock, graduated from Missouri State University in May with a bachelor of science degree in mass media production. Trey graduated magna cum laude. He is currently working as an assistant director/associate producer for Opfer Communications in Springfield as well as the last two…
MoDOT sends out a weekly summary on the progress of the Route 60/65 project in south Springfield, and as I was looking at that report this week I realized that the major part of that job is done. They will be working there for several more weeks, grading, seeding, cleaning…
PHELPS COUNTY – Motorists on Interstate 44 in Phelps County will soon experience a smoother ride, thanks to work to resurface a portion of the highway. Work to resurface the eastbound lanes of I-44 between Sugar Tree Road and Route E in Rolla will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 4. The…
By Stacey Kafka St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay and St. Louis Cardinals President Bill DeWitt are asking the state for $17 million in tax credits to develop the area around Busch Stadium. The Missouri Development Finance Board met Aug. 21 to hear DeWitt’s proposal for the area around Busch Stadium.…
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – David M. Ketchmark, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a former Ozark, Mo., man pleaded guilty in federal court today to an investment fraud scheme that targeted the retirement savings of senior citizens. Steven Edward Gwin, 68, formerly of Ozark, pleaded…
Ava R-1 is now in full operation for the 2012-13 school year, and according to building administrators, the new term sailed into action with a well-organized start –– it was a smooth beginning for everyone. During the August board meeting held last Thursday, each principal reported a successful beginning to…
The Douglas County Museum will continue to be open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10-2 for the next two weeks only. After September 8, we will drop back to being open on Saturdays only. We appreciate those who bring items by. The most recent are a woven basket and…
Plainview School Breakfast Menu Monday, September 3: No School Tuesday, September 4: Pancakes, Peanut Butter, Syrup, Berries and Milk Wednesday, September 5: Breakfast Bar, Oatmeal, Fruit or Juice and Milk Thursday, September 6: Cereal, Toast, Fruit or Juice and Milk Friday, September 7: Breakfast Pizza, Fruit or Juice…
The regular 4th Sunday Singing was held at Breedon Church, August 26. The welcome was given by Emcee, Sybil Gheer; Bro. Joe Lafferty opened with prayer; song books distributed/collected by Freeman Porter; 51 present; 37 songs and 1 recitation shared. The next Singing will be at Faith Rock, September 23.…
The Douglas and Ozark Counties Retired Teachers and Other School Personnel met Tuesday, August 14 at the Pizza Hut in Ava. Marie Bristol, RTA president welcomed those who attended. Ruth Evans gave the invocation before lunch. Lyle Rowland, Missouri State Representative for the newly drawn 155th District was the guest…
The Goodhope Volunteer Fire Association held its Annual Meeting Saturday, August 18, 2012 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…
Do you remember running your traps in the wintertime? Boys who could save a little money to afford steel traps could catch skunks, possums, and coons. After skinning the animals they would stretch their hides on boards and as soon as they were dried, would sell them to a traveling…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, August 27: 1. French Toast Sticks…
Starworkers had their August meeting the 14th in the Lindberg country home. Stanley Goodrich was hostess. The meeting was called to order by President Sharon Loesch. We said the Pledge of Allegiance and Club Collect. A devotional, “So Little Time” was given by Elnora Christenson. Roll Call was “Something We…
The annual Coonts family reunion was held Aug. 11, at the Ava Lions club building. Those attending from out of state were: Cathy Craig and Pat Engright of Stockton, Ill.; Connie, Cara, and Aislynne Downs of Lanark, Ill.; and Jim Coonts of Bettendorf, Iowa. Attending from Missouri were: Lena Mary…
By Bill Bishop and Roberto Gallardo Douglas County has experienced a brain gain in the last 40 years, joining the rest of the country in what has been a massive increase in the number of adults who have earned college degrees. In 1970, 3.1 percent of those over 25 years…
Dear Editor: I know that I may be a little slow in my thinking sometimes and I’m asking for help on this one. Can anyone explain to me why MoDOT spent over a quarter of a million dollars for a traffic light at the junction of Highways 5 and 14…
SEDALIA – Miss Emily Wood of Palmyra was crowned the 2012 Missouri State Fair Queen Aug. 10, in the 3 p.m. coronation service in the Mathewson Exhibition Center. Miss Wood will reign over the remaining State Fair events and be an ambassador for the Missouri State Fair and agriculture throughout…
Congratulations to the Ava Lions Club on their 75th anniversary. For as long as I can remember, there has been an Ava Lions Club, and from my earliest recollections, it has been the organization to look to if you really want something done in Ava. The Ava Lions Club celebrated…
I would be the first to admit that I’m a far cry from the status of Dan Cathy, chief operating officer of Chick-Fil-A, so my opinion or comments have little or no impact beyond the reaches of those who read the Douglas County Herald each week. However, I want to…
Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to provide the following information to farmers who may be traveling long distances or out-of-state to obtain hay, silage and grain: The current drought in Missouri has brought with it challenges for farmers in our state. Farmers must…
SPRINGFIELD – David M. Ketchmark, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced last Thursday that an Ava, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court for receiving child pornography over the Internet. David Hicks, 38, of Ava, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Richard E. Dorr to…
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received a report at 7 o’clock Tuesday morning of a break-in at Mom and Pop’s Liquor Store south of Ava. Upon arrival, officers found the glass had been broken on the front door and there was a significant amount of blood on the glass and…
SPRINGFIELD – With temperatures hitting the century mark, there are a few traditional places people visit to cool off. Springs, rivers and caves are abundant in the Ozarks and all provide respite from the overwhelming heat. Using caves and springs for keeping people and goods cool has always been a…
Members tasked with modernizing 30-year-old statute JEFFERSON CITY –– A group calling itself the Missouri Working Interdisciplinary Network of Guardianship Stakeholders (MO-WINGS) has been convened by Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council to review and recommend statutory changes to update Missouri’s adult guardianship law. MO-WINGS has met bi-monthly in 2012 and will…
Annual Wage Order No. 19 Now in Effect JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Labor Department announces that the state prevailing wage rates have been established and are now in effect for use on all Missouri public works constructions projects. The Annual Wage Order contains prevailing wage rates for each…
Tuesday, August 7th we were called to order by Sharon. We had 9 weigh-in with a total loss of 3.25 lbs. High loser was Evelyn. Linda and Rosie stayed the same. We will continue to meet after the meeting to work on scavenger hunts at a wi-fi location. The lesson…
A group of musicians have been coming by the Museum and playing on the front porch on Saturdays. The banjo and guitars sound good. You are welcome to stop by and listen or join in. We appreciate it, guys. We have a framed artifact of a piece of wood from…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, August 20—Open face turkey sandwich, mixed vegetables, cookie. Tuesday, August 21—BBQ beef sandwich, tater tots, coleslaw, salad bar, cobbler. Wednesday, August 22—Country fried steak, potatoes and gravy, peas and carrots, fruit. Thursday, August 23—Cook’s choice. Friday, August 24—Polish sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, peas,…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, August 20: 1. Pancakes, Chilled Juice…
Great things are happening at the Bateman Ranch in the Ava District of the Mark Twain National Forest. Trail riders and hikers will be excited to find a new trail numbering system that will help guide them through the 1,000 plus acres of the Bateman Ranch. Horse back riders will…
Present for the August 2nd meeting were Karen N. Davis, Lynn Bentele, Alice Hurley, Lily Branco, Edith McKinnon, Maxine Smith and Linnie Ingram at the Tecumseh Firehouse. The meeting was called to order by President, Karen N. Davis. Following the Pledge of Allegiance minutes were read by Alice Hurley and…
Tuesday, July 31st we were called to order by Sharon and we had a total of 14 weighing in with a loss of 19 lbs. High loser was Rachel. The next scavenger hunt is on the July issue of T.O.P.S. We discussed the Fall Rally and what we might do.…
There is a certain citizen living near Ava who for some time has bought his flour from Mansfield and other places, but on last Saturday, when he learned what bargains he had lost by not buying the celebrated Ava Roller Mill Flour, he got awful mad, went home, thrashed every…
Plainview School Breakfast Menu Wednesday, August 15: Biscuit, Gravy, Fruit or Juice and Milk Thursday, August 16: Pancake, Peanut Butter, Syrup, Blueberries and Milk Friday, August 17: Cereal, Banana and Milk Lunch Menu Wednesday, August 15: Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Peaches and Milk Thursday, August 16:…
Tuesday, July 24th we were called to order by Sharon and a total of 12 weighed in with a loss of 9.75 lbs. The top loser was Linda. Kathleen, Judy and Margaret all received walking charms. This weeks lesson was on Body Image, what one looks like. Some people have…
Lyons Mill was among the earliest mills in Douglas County. Samuel Ford built the original structure in the 1840’s, but his habit of drowning overnight guests for their money cut short his career as an innmaster. The land was auctioned off at the courthouse steps in 1854 to Ladoc Phillips. …
The 2012 Williams family reunion was held on July 14 at the Williams Century Farm southwest of Ava. Sixty-seven family members and friends gathered for a pot luck dinner and evening bonfire cookout. Those in attendance were: Heath and Dana (Williams) Soehn, Grant Soehn, and Garrett Soehn, from Gatlinburg, Tenn.;…
Three farmers – a Texan, A Kansan, and a Missourian – all died on the same day. All three men were cremated. The Kansan and the Texan were reduced to ashes in a matter of minutes. The next day, the Missourian was still sitting amid the flames saying: “Another couple…
Pre-enrollment for new and transfer students entering kindergarten through grade 12 at Ava Public Schools will be held on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 2 and 3. Students will be enrolled from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. on those days, in the middle school/high school…
Missouri counties declared disaster areas due to ongoing drought Gov. Jay Nixon surveyed the severe drought conditions devastating crops and livestock throughout the state last week. The tour of hard-hit areas began in northeast Missouri at a farm near Ewing, Mo. The governor then also toured farms in Tarkio and…
A large crowd of potential voters attended the political forum at the Ava Community Center last Thursday night, sponsored by C.H.A.R.T. Some 16 Republican candidates for county, district and state races attended and took a turn speaking to the crowd and answering questions posed to them by program emcee Joe…
By Bob Stickles-Big Bob’s Bait & Tackle Not much has changed nor will it change until weather changes, lake level changes or fall gets here. The best bass fishing is still at night and plastic worms, saltcraws and jigs are all effective. On any given night one bait will out…
“Waiting for rain is no longer an option.” COLUMBIA – Landscape plants are dying from heat and lack of rain. There’s so little moisture in the soil that without irrigation many homeowners will lose landscape plants. Even well-established trees are in crisis, according to Chris Starbuck, associate professor of plant…
Lots of Red Tape to Cut How do we get our economy back to work? There is no better way to get started than to renew our American spirit of free enterprise. First, we’re going to have to cut some red tape. We’re going to have to cut a lot…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (MO-08) today introduced legislation to renew three agricultural relief programs which expired at the end of Fiscal Year 2011 and expand eligibility on an emergency basis. Combined, the three programs address grazing losses and livestock deaths due to drought, as well as losses…
The Secretary of Agriculture has now designated 97 Missouri counties as primary agricultural natural disaster areas making certain farmers and other agricultural producers in the counties eligible for low-interest emergency loans from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), in addition to other disaster programs. Christian, Douglas, Howell, Texas and Wright counties…
Breastfeeding Month Proclamation Whereas, the people of Ava and Douglas County are deserving of good health; and Whereas, all available knowledge indicates that human milk optimally enhances the growth, development and well-being of the infant by providing the best possible nutrition, protection against specific infection and allergies, and the promotion…
New populations Found in Platte and Reynolds Counties JEFFERSON CITY – One of the top threats to Missouri’s hundreds of thousands of ash trees has extended its reach beyond the existing quarantine area. The Emerald Ash Borer has killed more than 50 million U.S. ash trees in the last 10…
No Child Left Behind Is Left Behind By Sue Curry Jones With the 2012-13 school year fast approaching, Ava R-1 School Board members met Tuesday evening to discuss items for the ensuing year. During the meeting, the board focused primarily upon program updates, leave pay, and committee assignments for the…
Tuesday, July 10th – the meeting was called to order by Sharon. We had a total of 17 weigh in. The top loser was Sharon. The top winners of the 4th of July Picnic drawings were 1st – Evelyn with a $20 prize, 2nd – Rachel with a $15 prize…
Ann was a town in Douglas County in 1904 located three and one-quarter miles northwest of Florilla; Biggs was seven and one-half miles south of Phlegeton; Granada was shown to be two and one-half miles northwest of Beaver. It was named for the city in Spain in 1895. Iron ore…
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…
Several relatives gathered in the home of Myrl Cox, Saturday, to honor Myrl on her 90th birthday, which would be on July 23. They enjoyed a wonderful fish fry, with Paul Cox, as cook, along with a bountiful meal, cake and ice cream. Those present with the honoree and son, Paul,…
The regular Fourth Sunday Singing was held at Gentry Church on 07/22/12 from 2-4 pm. The welcome was given by emcee, Sybil Gheer. Brother Bob Huskey annointed Linda Prest with oil and ask all attending to join in with a prayer of healing as he gave the opening. There were…
Don and Evelyn Bryan hosted their annual July 4th celebration, Saturday, in their rural home. Red, white and blue was the theme for their get together, with barbequed foods, plus many side dishes, followed by homemade ice cream. Evelyn provided games for the children to play and gave prizes for…
Thornfield R-I School will hold a new student registration day on Thursday, Aug. 2, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The school is also hosting an open house on Thursday, Aug. 9, from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.…
Ann was a town in Douglas County in 1904 located three and one-quarter miles northwest of Florilla; Biggs was seven and one-half miles south of Phlegeton; Granada was shown to be two and one-half miles northwest of Beaver. It was named for the city in Spain in 1895. Iron ore…
By Bob Stickles-Big Bob’s Bait & Tackle Floaters fishing our local rivers are catching bass and an occasional walleye on the Rebel Crawdad. Green, brown or red plastic crawdads are all working. Early in the morning and again at dusk the Zara Spook Puppy in either clear or white are…
From the Douglas County Health Dept. A bat sent to the State Public Health Laboratory this spring by the Douglas County Health Department tested positive for rabies. A follow-up investigation was conducted by the health department to identify any persons or animals that may have come in contact with the…
From the Douglas County Health Dept. In the United States, ticks are responsible for more human disease than any other insect. Tick-borne diseases are also known as zoonotic diseases. A zoonotic disease is an infectious disease that can be transmitted between animals and humans. Ticks are very effective transmitters of…
Although we have finally seen a break in the extremely hot weather, and even if you think you’re getting used to the triple-digit temperatures, you need to watch out for signs of heat-related illness. Forms of heat-related illness include heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke, says Tammy Roberts, University…
Dear Editor, This letter is being written to my non-Catholic brothers and sisters because we are all under attack from our own government. Many of you probably know about the Health and Human Services mandate that says that all insurance plans must cover contraceptives, sterilization, and pills that cause abortions.…
Additional feedback from anglers, plus biological data, will determine the future of the increasingly popular fishery at Bull Shoals Lake. THEODOSIA – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is continuing to assess the potential for stocking a limited number of striped bass in Bull Shoals Lake and welcomes additional comments…
Three people died in traffic crashes during the 2012 July Fourth holiday counting period. The counting period began at 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 3, and ended at 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, July 4. The Missouri State Highway Patrol worked 99 crashes in which three people died and 45 were injured. Troopers…
JEFFERSON CITY – Flames and black smoke pour out of a room while the heat is felt 50 feet away. Often this is a nightmare faced by someone watching their home burn. In this case, the room was set ablaze on purpose. It’s a special “burn cell” that’s part of…
Tilley cites cost and timing as reasons for his objection JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri House Speaker Steven Tilley turned down the request of Lieutenant Governor candidate Brad Lager to call a special session regarding the Obamacare mandates. “With all due respect to Senator Lager, I cannot support a special…
I learned some of the greatest lessons in life from my parents, Sunday school and the Andy Griffith Show. I am fortunate to be able to visit with my mother almost daily, I attend Sunday school regularly, and thank goodness, the Andy Griffith Show is still on TV, although Griffith passed…
ROLLA – A new wildfire was burning on Mark Twain National Forest lands near Centerville last Thursday. The Low Gap Fire, estimated at 50 acres, was reported July 4. The wildfire was burning in heavy fuels created by a 2009 windstorm event. The heavy mass of dead timber left by…
Rolla, MO –Firefighters have completed mop-up work on Mark Twain National Forest’s East End and Madison wildfires. Both fires are 100%, and the danger of fire escaping containment lines has been greatly reduced. Both fires will remain in patrol status for the next few days. The 622-acre East End Fire…
JEFFERSON CITY – Several measures carried through the Missouri Senate by Sen. Jay Wasson, R-Nixa, received the governor’s executive approval today on Tuesday, adding these to the list of legislation that will take effect on Aug. 28. House Bill 1323, which contains a provision found in Senate Bill 758, sponsored…
Wright County Farm Bureau will host a political forum on Thursday, July 19, at the Wright County Courthouse in Hartville. The program will begin at 7 p.m., and all candidates for county offices have been invited to attend. The list of candidates includes candidates for circuit judge of the 44th…
Southwest Airlines and its wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways confirmed today that Southwest Airlines will be officially arriving in Branson, Missouri in 2013. Branson Airport and Southwest Airlines officials have amended their original agreement with AirTran Airways and signed a multi-year agreement with Southwest Airlines. Most likely in the first…
In response to the MoDOT article about putting signs along road right-of-ways, I would rather see signs than weeds, brush, trees growing to block the view of cars when pulling out of my driveway. MoDOT wants people to pick up trash, but they can’t walk through the waist high grass.…
Bad Taxes & Downright Dangerous Taxes I hate taxes. They pull resources from our families, from our small businesses and from our local economy, putting hard-earned dollars into the hands of federal bureaucrats. Every dollar the government takes from us is a dollar less we can invest in our children’s…
COLUMBIA – Drought-stricken forages that accumulate nitrates can kill grazing livestock, quickly, warns a University of Missouri plant scientist. “We’re getting reports of cattle dying,” says Rob Kallenbach, MU Extension forage specialist. “As hot weather without rain continues, we expect to hear of more death losses. It happens at the…
The Ava High School class of 1952 was honored a the school reunion held Saturday, June 23, at the First Southern Baptist Church in Ava. Those who signed the guest book included: Aletha (Kastning) Sullivan Arnold and Doris (Smith) Heard Barbara (Day) Rowe, Ben Meeker, Betty (Lisby) Melton, Bill and…
COLUMBIA – An arid spring brought only 4 inches of rain to Missouri in May and June. Normal rainfall is 10 inches, says a University of Missouri climatologist. We have a 6-inch moisture deficit going into what are normally the hottest and drier months of summer, says Pat Guinan with…
Greene County’s Fair Grove Farmers’ Market Named Missouri Farmers’ Market of the Year JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri’s Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler has named the Fair Grove Farmers’ Market the state’s best in 2012 – an honor awarded each year to a farmers’ market that sets the example of…
MISSOURI, July 9 – Average retail gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 7.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.24/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has increased 3.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.41/g, according to gasoline price website MissouriGasPrices.com. Including the…
FORSYTH, Mo. –– Final plans for 2012 original exhibits at the White River Valley Historical Society (“WRVHS”) and the Branson Centennial Museum are currently underway, according to WRVHS Managing Director Leslie Wyman. “While we have a large number of photos and objects in our collections for the remainder of this year’s exhibits,…
We appreciate the donations to the Historical Society in memory of Stephen Norman. Other local artists from Douglas County who have shared their books with us are: Bevy Bice, Inspirational Poems; Hershel A. Pahl, Stroke Survivors Living a Joyful Life After a Stroke; Jack C. Vineyard, The Battle of Clark’s…
Tuesday, July 3rd, T.O.P.S. #0720 met and was called to order by Sharon with fifteen weighing in with a total loss of 13 lbs. Top loser was Billy. Kathleen and Roger stayed the same. We will continue to meet after meeting to help everyone to complete scavenger hunts on wi-fi…
The Phipps-Cunningham annual family reunion was held Saturday, June 2, 2012 in the basement of the Walnut Grove Church. A bountiful meal complete with homemade ice cream was enjoyed at noon. The afternoon was spent visiting, taking pictures and listening to good music. There was a group singing and special…
The Bushong, Pool, Strong and Berry Cousin Reunion was held this week. It began Tuesday night with Mike Strong of Kansas, Diana Rogers of Texas, friend, Susan Laveri and friend and Danny Bushong of Hollister met for supper in Branson and attended a show at the Mickey Gilley Theatre. All…
Tuesday, June 19th T.O.P.S. #0720 met and was called to order by Sharon with seventeen weighing in with a total loss of 13 lbs. Top loser was Rachel. Judy and Evelyn stayed the same. Sharon read a letter from Randy Paul on meeting. We will continue to meet after meeting…
By Mindy Crandall Just like many history textbooks, Jack C. Vineyard, a wounded war veteran who fought during the Invasion of France in World War II has detailed accounts of this battle. Even though he is growing in age, as he is soon to be 88, his memory is as…
The Douglas County Democrats will meet July 10 at Krazy Daze’s Kitchen & Steakhouse at 5 p.m. in their meeting room. Teresa Tost will give an update on the Democratic Convention she attended at Lake of the Ozarks on June 8 and 9, candidate updates and information on upcoming events.…
Missouri, July 2- Average retail gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 6.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.17/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 6.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.37/g, according to gasoline price website MissouriGasPrices.com. Including the change…
The Fourth of July – Independence Day – will be observed next Wednesday, but the national holiday will actually be celebrated Friday, Saturday and Sunday with three major events planned in the Ava area. Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center has the premier celebration event in Ava. That will be…
Stolen Items Recovered from Break-Ins The Ava Police Department reported this week that a third person has now been charged in connection with a drug bust executed last weekend in Ava. On Friday, June 22, the Ava Police Department was called to a residence in the 400 block of NW…
The new southbound U.S. 65 bridge over U.S. 60, southbound-to-eastbound ramp and new westbound-to-southbound ramp in south Springfield are all scheduled to open by Saturday morning, June 30. As the construction project continues, motorists should still watch for slow-moving dump trucks entering and leaving eastbound U.S. 60 east of Glenstone…
By Sue Curry Jones Ava R-I School board members adopted final budget figures for the upcoming 2012-13 school term last Thursday. As predicted by Dr. Brian Wilson, superintendent, the 2012-13 financial plan offers little flexibility for upgrades, or wiggle room for changes during the school year. Nonetheless, decisions were quickly…
JEFFERSON CITY – As temperatures continue to hover around 100 degrees in central Missouri, motorists should be aware that the extreme heat can cause pavement “blow-ups” on mid-Missouri roadways. A pavement blow-up occurs when the roadway surface expands at a crack or joint where moisture has seeped in. The crack…
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Searching for fresh, nutritious food? Want alternatives to everyday ingredients? To find healthy foods and unique products, you don’t have to look much farther than your “backyard.” Local farmers’ markets provide less-processed, flavorful produce and other farm-fresh products that can add variety to your diet and keep…
ROLLA, Mo. –– More than 770 candidates received degrees from Missouri University of Science and Technology during commencement ceremonies held Friday, May 4, and Saturday, May 5, 2012, in the Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building on campus. The following students earned degrees from Missouri S&T: Tyler Brinkley of Ava, Mo., earned…
On-Site Auctions Scheduled July 11 & 12; Goodhope included. SIKESTON – The Missouri Department of Transportation’s Southeast District is currently preparing to hold live auctions to sell four of its former maintenance lots. The parcels are located in Goodhope, Naylor, Licking and Zalma. “These facilities are no longer needed to…
Kids who stutter have a lot to say, and friends can show them how in Stuttering: For Kids By Kids, a DVD starring real kids who stutter, available at most public libraries, including the Douglas County Library. Many children who stutter have never met anyone else who struggles with the…
Tuesday, June 26th T.O.P.S. #0720 met and was called to order by Sharon with fifteen weighing in with a total loss of 8.5 lbs. Top losers were Billie and Evelyn. Rosie stayed the same. Judy won the drawing on self-esteem. Sharon read a letter from Cindy and we received the…
Stop by the Museum and see these items in the Industrial Room: Permanent wave machine, hair combs, curling iron, Kodak folding pocket camera, Keystone projector, Kodak Hawkeye camera, Dan Bushman’s shoe store sewing machine, shoeshine chair and barber pole from the Duck-In barber shop, shoe lasts, wicker rocking chair, broken…
Nevaeh Luisa Lynn Dias was born June 22, 2012 at 12:57 p.m., weighing 7 lbs. and 19-1/2 inches long. Parents are Heather Reese and Justin Dias. Maternal grandparents are Tim and Denise Reese and paternal grandparents are Paul and Linda Enos.…
The 27th bi-annual Willhoit-Jones-Robirds reunion was held at Lutie School in Theodosia, Missouri on Saturday, June 16, 2012. There were 89 in attendance representing five states: California, Wyoming, Arizona, Colorado, and Missouri. We were happy to have our musicians and singers with us. We again had our silent auction and…
The regular 4th Sunday Singing was held at Faith Rock, June 24. The welcome was given by Emcee, Sybil Gheer; Bro. Ben DeWitt opened with prayer; song books were distributed/collected by Freeman Porter. There were 59 present and 36 songs shared. The next Singing will be at Gentry Church, July22.…
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,…
SPRINGFIELD – The second half of the Transport Graphics Championship Chase will start off with a bang as the High-Horse Power of the Budweiser USRA Modifieds will compete for a $800 to win and $100 to start 25 lap feature event Saturday Night June 23. This will be an open…
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…
BLUE SPRINGS – Many gardeners end up with so many green beans they don’t know what to do with them. “There are many ways that you can preserve green beans so you are eating your garden’s bounty all winter long,” says Tammy Roberts, University of Missouri nutrition and health education…
By Bob Stickles-Big Bob’s Bait & Tackle The Bama Rig has been working on daytime walleye and some bass. Several anglers from Pontiac have been limiting out on keeper walleye throwing the Bama Rig. Throwing toward shore and bringing it out slow into 20 to 25 feet of water has…
The End of the Wall “Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall.” These resolute words of President Ronald Reagan rang through West Berlin and echoed around the globe 25 years ago this week. To a world divided into free and not free, the President’s demand went…
On May 5, Katie D. Peterson received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (summa cum laude) after four years pre-dental studies at MSU and a BS degree in cell and molecular biology. Dr. Peterson completed four years of dental education at University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Dentistry.…
By Rebecca Neal, Chapter Reporter On May 21 and 22, the Ava FFA chapter went to Branson to celebrate the end of the year by rewarding the most active FFA members with the Spring Participation Trip. On Monday, the 24 members and advisors attended Silver Dollar City for the day.…
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…
Headquarters Will Be Relocated to O’Fallon West Plains- On Wednesday, June 13 Air Evac Lifeteam, a provider of air medical transportation for rural communities, announced that they plan to move their corporate office from West Plains to O’Fallon, moving 120 employees. “It is sad and frustrating to see them go,”…
JEFFERSON CITY – As a gentle reminder, the Missouri Department of Transportation is respectfully asking the public for their help in keeping the state-owned right of way clear of objects including political and other yard signs. The placement of yard signs on right of way can sometimes create a safety…
Anna Moreland Is Wanted Felon On Wednesday, June 6, Casey Stephens, formerly employed by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department as a dispatcher and jailer, pleaded guilty to one count of a 2011 grand jury indictment admitting to conspiracy to steal controlled substances from the Sheriff’s Department for events occurring in…
The museum is located 1 ½ blocks east of the square on Highway 14. We invite you to come by for a tour. We have free parking in the Tracy Murphy Memorial parking lot on the east side of the museum. Edward Raymond Parker graduated from Ava in 1949. His…
Tuesday, June 12th T.O.P.S. #0720 met and was called to order by Sharon with fifteen weighing in with a total loss of 9.5 lbs. Top loser was Sharon. Kathleen received a prize from the Choose to be Healthy contest. Linda was the winner of Activity Bingo. We will continue to…
We called the meeting to order and said the Pledge of Allegiance and the Club Collect was read by Charlie. Devotion was read by the hostess, Sharon, “Too Busy.” We played a game and had roll call. We are having a yard sale and are making lap quilts. When they…
The Nubbin Ridge Homemakers Club met for their annual picnic in the park June 14th with seven members present. After lunch our president, Norma Stillings began with reading the club collect. Lois read the minutes and treasurer’s report, which was approved as read. Norma read several humorous readings. Lois read…
The Missouri Radio Broadcasters Association recently held their awards banquet at Lake of the Ozarks. Radio personnel from all over the state submitted their entries in many different categories and were judged according to their market size. Harlin Hutchison, employee of station KKDY, West Plains, a part of the Ozarks…
Those attending the Davis Reunion this year were Kathleen Loyd, Merle Davis, Darlene Davis, Teresa Robertson, Glen Dale Robertson, Randy Thomas, Sherry and Larry Adams, Sharon Lakey, Sandra Rehard, Darlene Thomas, Brandon and Chelsey Thomas, Lance, Kimberly and Claire Stillings, Braxton Swearengin, Rick Thomas and Karen Lakey.…
Want to make your own bubble bath? Here’s one recipe from the Workbasket in December 1960: ½ cup detergent, 1 cup Epsom salts, 5 drops glycerin, few drops of your favorite cologne. Mix well to assure even distribution. We have these things plus more in the room designated kitchen: pitcher…
Ava School Summer School Breakfast Menu Monday, June 18: Breakfast Pizza, Apple Wedges, Milk Tuesday, June 19: Scrambled Eggs, Fruit Muffin, Juice, Milk Wednesday, June 20: Breakfast Burrito, Potato Rounds, Milk Thursday, June 21: Cinnamon Toast (WW), Cereal or Oatmeal, Fresh Banana, Milk Friday, June 22: Biscuit and Gravy,…
More than a hundred students, teachers and friends gathered at the Bradleyville School for their all-school reunion. Much appreciation to Tommy Roberts, President, and the committee Shirley (Hall) Hodges, Cletis (Case) Shortt, Judy (Roberts) Clemans, and Janice (Floyd) Walker for making it a huge success. Appreciation was given to Clint…
Ashley Emerich and Cameron Cooney, both of Ava, graduated from College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, Mo., during the 2012 Commencement exercises May 13. Emerich received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Social Work. Cooney, an Ava R-1 graduate, received a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement and…
JEFFERSON CITY — On your summer camping trip, you can get away from it all and still stay connected with free WiFi in Missouri state park campgrounds. Eleven state parks campgrounds currently offer free wireless Internet access for guests and visitors and the service will be added to more campgrounds…
Noble Lakey, 81 years, passed to heaven in the early morning hours of June 2, 2012 in his home with his loving wife, Bonnie, by his side. Noble was born Oct. 29, 1930 in Douglas County, Mo., to Ira and Zelma (Nall) Lakey. He lived most of his life in…
For several months we have been bombarded with political ads on TV, and it’s only going to get worse as the August primary draws closer and district, state and national races heat up. Television has become the chosen venue for candidates, so we have to assume that’s how voters are…
ROLLA – Free annual recreation passes will be available to active duty service members and their dependents effective May 19. Beginning on Armed Forces Day on May 19, active duty service men and women – Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and activated National Guard and Reserves – can…
WARRENSBURG – John Spurlock, of Squires, was among the more than 1,000 individuals who were eligible to participate in the University of Central Missouri’s 2012 spring commencement exercises on May 4-5 in the university’s multipurpose building. Students who completed their degree requirements by the end of the fall 2011 semester…
Our Badge of Citizenship A month ago, I stood by as a few proud men and women of Southern Missouri raised their right hands, swore their allegiance to our Constitution, and became naturalized American citizens. For this honor, they studied, they served in our communities, and they proved their loyalty…
By Bob Stickles-Big Bob’s Bait & Tackle Bass fishing is now a night sport and based on a full parking lot at Pontiac Marina last Saturday a lot of people are fishing at night. Jigs and worms are working well after dark. Watermelon Candy (green and purple) jigs with a…
People suffer heat-related illness when their bodies cannot properly cool themselves by sweating. Sweating is the body’s natural air conditioning, but when a person’s body temperature rises rapidly, sweating just isn’t enough. Heat-related illnesses can be serious and life threatening. Very high body temperatures may damage the brain or other…
By Rick Batten My first plains game hunt in South Africa was a good one. It must have been, right? Why else would my mind refuse to consider caribou in Alaska or red stag in New Zealand? Why else would at least a portion of every day be spent homesick…
Tuesday, May 29thT.O.P.S. #0720 met and was called to order by Sharon with sixteen weighing in with a total loss of 18.5 lbs. Top loser was Billy. Rosie won the Hee- Haw contest. Sue was the top loser for the month of May. A number of members lost after the…
The Ten Commandments of School Life (from the DOCOMO 1921). I-Thou shalt not monkey with the valves on the radiators. II-Thou shalt not enter the gymnasium unless thou hast rubber heels and rubber soles upon thy feet. III-Thou shalt not be out later than six o’clock on any night other…
Ava School Summer School Breakfast Menu Monday, June 11: Cinnamon Roll, Yogurt Parfait, Chilled Fruit, Milk Tuesday, June 12: Boxed Cereal, Yogurt, Chilled Fruit, Milk Wednesday, June 13: Sausage, Pancake on a Stick, Chilled Fruit, Milk Thursday, June 14: Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Juice, Milk Friday, June 15: Biscuit…
The Goss Family Reunion held June 3rd at Ava Lion’s Club was well attended. Those in attendance were Mark and Becky Davis of Paola, Kansas, John and Kathy Goss, Brenda and Walley Switzer, Jim and Jason Goss, Eric and Paula Verngowin, Devin Verngowin, Dalton Forrester all of Harrisonville, Missouri, John…
This year, June 2, 2012, wasn’t as big as 2010, but it was good. We had 47 names, if I counted it right. Diane didn’t make it in because she got married and her husband, Ronald, won’t retire until August, but we had a big surprise, Carla Budd came in…
Tuesday, May 29thT.O.P.S. #0720 met and was called to order by Sharon with sixteen weighing in with a total loss of 18.5 lbs. Top loser was Billy. Rosie won the Hee- Haw contest. Sue was the top loser for the month of May. A number of members lost after the…
Second Lieutenant Benjamin W. Huffman, United States Army, was commissioned into the service of his country May 12, at the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Va. 2D LT Huffman was administered the oath of office by his father, Chief Warrant Officer Five Scott W. Huffman, United States Marine Corps…
The $494 Billion Tax Hike The American economy is on the edge of a precipice that few Americans will realize until we are even closer to the cliff. Some 200 federal tax provisions are set to expire at the end of this year, which would directly lead to a $494…
You can always accomplish more if you have a plan. It gives you a sense of direction and a distinct goal to work toward as you move forward. And, when we started this session, we laid out our plan for the session in our Blueprint for Missouri. Now, as this…
Judge Dan Wade recently attended the 2012 Annual Conference of Missouri Municipal and Associate Circuit Judges Association held at Lake of the Ozarks. Judge Wade is the municipal judge for the cities of Mountain Grove, Mansfield, and Norwood. Municipal judges are judges of the circuit courts, and are subject to…
Springfield Police have reported that an Ava man is charged with leading officers on a chase and with carjacking in Springfield over the weekend. Jimmy Hayes, whose age is listed as 32, is said to have run from Ozark Police after they tried to stop him on a suspected DWI…
Dear Editor; In the past, I have been critical of decisions made by the Ava school board because I believe that criticism earned should be levied. I believe that accolades earned should be levied as well. I would like to applaud the Ava school board for their recent decision to…
Businesses advertising in the 1925 DOCOMO—W. R. Clinkingbeard Furniture and Undertaking. Linoleum, rugs, traveling bags, trunks, Golden Star and O’Cedar Polish. Picture frames made to order; window shades. A complete line of undertaking goods, with auto hearse. Ava Drug Store, J. B. Cunningham, druggist. We carry everything usually carried in…
The descendants of the late Lee and Mavie (Applegate) Jenkins met at the Jenkins pavilion in Goodhope Saturday, the 26th for their 23rd year. Norman, Glenn and Reatha are deceased. The five remaining children of Lee and Mavie hosted the event – Pauline, Georgia, Norma, Sue and Pete Jenkins. Those…
Recent guests in the home of Kathleen Loyd have been Mrs. Martha Thomas, Mrs. Peggy Break, Angel More, Sally Roast, Treda Cornison, Peggy’s daughter, Tiffini and Peggy’s daughter and grandson.…
Ava School Summer School Breakfast Menu Monday, June 4: Breakfast Pizza, Apple Wedges, Milk Tuesday, June 5: Scrambled Eggs, Fruit Muffin, Juice, Milk Wednesday, June 6: Breakfast Burrito, Potato Rounds, Milk Thursday, June 7: Cinnamon Toast (WW), Cereal or Oatmeal, Fresh Banana, Milk Friday, June 8: Biscuit and…
Ava School Summer School Breakfast Menu Tuesday, May 29: Box Cereal, Yogurt, Chilled Fruit, Milk Wednesday, May 30: Sausage Pancake on a Stick, Chilled Fruit, Milk Thursday, May 31: Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Juice, Milk Friday, June 1: Biscuit and Gravy, Sausage, Chilled Fruit, Milk Lunch Menu Tuesday, May 29:…
Tuesday, May 22nd T.O.P.S. #0720 met and was called to order by Sharon with fifteen weighing in with a total loss of 11.5 lbs. Top losers were Kathleen and Evelyn. Linda won the Hee-Haw contest. Judy was the only one to stay the same. Copies of the new local by-laws…
We invite you to come by and see the pump organ donated by the Margaret Kottmeier Brill family. Do you remember the Duck-In Barber Shop on the northwest corner of the square? Did you ever get a shoe shine there? If so, we have the chair you sat in. People…
The Southern District Court of Appeals has affirmed the first-degree murder convictions of Elvis Volner and Benny Volner. Elvis, of Cabool, and Benny, of Mtn. Grove, were convicted of murdering Dustin Skaggs, of Ava, in 2008. Dustin Skaggs went missing in the early morning hours of February 10, 2008 after…
James Bradshaw of Norwood started driving a school bus for Norwood School in August of 1962. Over the last 50 years he has carried several generations on his school bus. From one family he transported 14 of the 15 children on his bus over a period of 19 years. James…
SEARCY, Ark. – Richelle Pettit of Ava departed Tuesday, May 8, to spend a three-month semester living outside of Athens while studying at Harding University in Greece (HUG). As part of the HUG curriculum, Pettit, a sophomore communication sciences and disorders major, will spend the semester immersed in Greek culture.…
By Sue Curry Jones Executive session of the Ava R-1 school board meeting last Thursday encompassed hiring six teachers for the 2012-13 year. The board also acknowledged three letters of resignation, including one from elementary kitchen manager, Karan Vinson, who retired this year. Resignations were also received from Jacqueline Carl,…
Caring Kids have been been very busy the last month of school Jana Hesterlee arranged for a work night for the kids at the Ozark Food Harvest. Students bagged donation bags, picked up trash in the parking area, stocked the pantry and carry donations into the warehouse. At the Heart of…
Included in the list, Ava R-1 High School and Norwood High School received Bronze rankings among the best high schools in the nation. Awards based on proficiency standards and college preparation. U.S. News & World Report announced last week that four Missouri schools ranked among the best high schools in…
Tuesday, May 15th T.O.P.S. #0720 met and was called to order by Sharon with sixteen weighing in with a total loss of 13.5 lbs. Top loser was Sharon. The top loser for the month of April was Sue, who also won the Hee-Haw contest. The May 8th meeting was canceled…
Greetings from your State Capitol. I was excited to hear we get to keep our Post Offices. The hours of operation may change but at least they will remain open. This has been a very tense week here in Jefferson City with the deadline of the budget approval on…
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Department responded to a domestic disturbance Tuesday that resulted in the arrest of an Ava man on numerous charges. Deputy Brad Loveless responded to the call on County Road 246. Upon arrival, he arrested Anthony Dean Maggard, 41, of Ava, and placed him on a 24-hour…
By Kendra Schuster, Student Development Vice President, and Rebecca Neal, Co-Reporter On Friday May 4, the Ava FFA Chapter held its Annual FFA Awards Banquet in the High School Cafeteria. It started at 6:30 p.m. and ended at 8:30 p.m. The President of the FFA, James Elijah, welcomed everyone and…
Congress Is On Guard Against a Regulatory Legacy The regulatory reach of the federal bureaucracy has reached disturbing levels. In Southern Missouri, we know the interest of federal agencies in regulating our lives includes dust on farms, milk storage on dairies, the freedom of our children to work in agriculture,…
Commencement exercises for the Ava High School class of 2012 will be held Saturday evening, May 19, beginning at 7 p.m. Weather permitting, the graduation program will be held at the football stadium. Classes were dismissed for summer vacation at 12:30 Wednesday. Other senior activities, including the Honor Awards Program…
By Wayne William Cipriano Why Louisiana? Why are we going to pump crude oil two thousand miles from the Canadian border to Louisiana across the entire United States? Could it be not for the concentration of refineries there but for the presence of shipping facilities that allow the refined oil…
COLUMBIA – The Grand Lodge AF & AM of Missouri has awarded sixteen Masonic Scholarships to students throughout our great state. Among those, Lacey Tucker of Ava is one of the recipients and has received a four-year scholarship for outstanding academic achievement. Among the standard criteria for scholarships, the Samuels…
Starworkers Club, May meeting was the 10th with a picnic at Carol Riggs as hostess. Sharon Loesch our president called the meeting to order by saying the Pledge of Allegiance and Club Collect. Devotional was “When Spring Is In the Air” by Marie King and Doris Holman read “The Warders…
The Nubbin Ridge Homemakers Club met May 10th in the home of Norma Stillings with Bobbye Priddy as hostess. President Norma Stillings led the reading of the Club Collect. Nadine read, “Give Something.” Norma read for devotional from a book written by Barbara Johnson entitled “He’s Gonna Toot and I’m…
Last weeks news – How long has it been since you’ve made a tour of the Museum? Better yet, have you ever walked through and toured the inside? When you do, you will find a Daisy butter churn from Nola Maxine (Hall) Lirley; a wooden mirrored buffet once belonging to…
We would like to invite anyone who would like to learn about amateur radio to come to one of our meetings which is the third Saturday of each month held at Saint Francis Anglican Church. The church is on West Highway 76 approximately one mile from Highway 5 & 76…
Tuesday, May 1st T.O.P.S. #0720 met and was called to order by Sharon with fifteen weighing in with a total loss of 1.75 lbs. Top loser was Rachel. Sharon, Evelyn, and Ulla all stayed the same. Sharon picked all of us up the Storm Alert Maps from KTTS 94.7 FM,…
We invite everyone to come by Saturday at noon and bring your lawn chair. Free tours will be given from 10 to noon. Lonny Thiele, from Poplar Bluff, will be sharing mule stories from his book at 12:30. Then former students and friends of Bob Holt will play fiddle tunes…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, May 14: 1. Breakfast Pizza, Cinnamon…
Remembering Weldon Sanders A couple of months ago, while on a business trip to Ava, Bevy Moore gave me a copy of the obituary for Weldon Sanders. I had the opportunity, about three years ago, to spend some time with Weldon and Bob Cooper at a coffee meeting in Springfield,…
The Other Case at the Supreme Court All the attention at the Supreme Court this spring has been focused on the challenge to the 2010 health care reform law, but there is another important case before the highest court in the nation with considerable consequences for immigration policy. The federal…
The 2nd Regular Session of the 96th General Assembly is coming to a close. Just a mere two weeks remain for the legislature to wrap up the business of the state for the year before returning to the district for the summer months. As the debates get heated during the…
By Bob Stickles-Big Bob’s Bait & Tackle Top water activity has started and will only get better in the next few weeks. Spooks, poppers and red fin type baits should start working in the morning and again at dusk. Fish windblown main lake points for bass. Spinnerbaits and deep diving…
A Huge success! Almost 200 mothers, or other special guests, and sons attended at the Mother-Son Outdoor Adventure at the Ava R-I Sports Complex on May 3rd. This event was a huge success because of the cooperation of our volunteers from the Missouri Department of Conservation, United States Forest Service,…
The baccalaureate service for the Ava High School class of 2012 will be held this Sunday evening, setting in motion the graduation process for 96 seniors. Ava High School has announced the names of honor graduates for the class of 2012, including the Top Ten Percent. The class is represented…
Martin Sevrey, 70, of Ava, was back in court Monday, requesting a modification in the bond that has kept him locked up since his arrest on April 27. Associate Circuit Judge Craig Carter let Sevrey’s attorney Chris Swatosh and Prosecuting Attorney Roger Wall work out a compromise that was agreeable…
On Tuesday, May 1, after an hour and 20 minutes deliberation, a Douglas County jury convicted Marvin D. Burke II, age 43, of rural Mtn. Grove, for the Class B felony of child molestation. The charge was the result of a Douglas County grand jury indictment issued June 28, 2011,…
To the Editor, National Nursing Home Week, which begins on Mother’s Day May 13 and ends May 19, 2012, is a special week to “Celebrate the Journey” of residents and honor them with a shower of community support. This year’s theme of “Celebrating the Journey” is a perfect backdrop for…
Tuesday was the first of May. May Day. Do you remember making May Baskets in elementary school? For some reason, I thought about that Tuesday morning while I was watching the Today Show. We would take pieces of construction paper, fold them, put a handle on them, and, voila, we had…
Greetings from your State Capitol. This week saw some progress from the Senate as the budget was passed out early Wednesday morning (around 3 a.m.). We have some differences that hopefully we will be able to work out in a conference committee. The bills passed this week to the Senate…
An Ava doctor was arrested last Friday night and charged with domestic assault following an incident at the couple’s home east of Ava. Court records show Martin R. Sevrey, 70, is charged with domestic assault in the first degree and a second count of felonious restraint. Sevrey was arraigned in…
Senate Passes State Spending Plan After two days of lengthy debate, the Senate passed its version of the state’s budget this week. Crafting the state’s spending plan is one of the most important tasks we face each year; it’s also one of the hardest. The Senate is made up of…
When Snow Falls on Pike’s Peak There is no end to the appetite of this administration to regulate the lives, livelihoods, private decisions and private property of the American people. The latest example of the aggressive agenda of the federal bureaucracy is, not surprisingly, by the Environmental Protection Agency. Together…
It seems harmless enough on the surface; you are walking along when an individual approaches you with a clipboard and asks you to sign a petition to save helpless animals or the elderly. Who wouldn’t want to help a cause like that? Moreover, who wouldn’t want the ability to petition…
By Bob Stickles-Big Bob’s Bait & Tackle Crankbaits have been working on bass the last couple of weeks. Windy banks are always better than flat water, but either way crankbaits have been very effective lately. Most local fishermen use the Storm Wiggle Wart as the crankbait of choice. The pros …
By Kendra Schuster, Chapter Treasurer In order to raise money for banquet and summer activities, the Ava FFA chapter held its annual Labor Auction at the Douglas County Stockyards on April 26. There were seven officers, one advisor, and 23 chapter members that sold. The Labor Auction started at 10…
By Brad Fischer COLUMBIA, Mo. – Internet, or e-commerce, sales have increased over the past two decades, comprising nearly 17 percent of the total U.S. sales in 2009. However, many states, including Missouri, have no effective means of collecting taxes on those sales. Researchers at the University of Missouri Truman…
By U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill So often, it’s tough to see how votes taken in Congress will actually affect the day-to-day lives of folks outside of Washington. But having been born and raised in rural Missouri, I know there’s at least one issue being debated right now that hits home…
The Ava High School golf team traveled to Willow Springs last Tuesday, April 24, and took first place. Ava came in with a combined team score of 168, well under Houston 186, Licking 188, Willow Springs 193, Liberty 202 and Alton 211. Individual scores for Ava were Tristan Haltom 38,…
Tuesday, April 24th we had sixteen weigh in with a total weight loss of 17.5 lbs. Vince was high loser. Spring Fling is to be May 5th in Springfield, officers are encouraged to attend. T.O.P.S. lesson this week by Evelyn was on exercise and an encouraging article from Women’s Day…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, May 7: 1. Waffles, Orange Smiles,…
Tuesday, April 17th we had fifteen people weigh in with a total weight loss of 11.5 lbs. Bonnie was top loser. Linda stayed the same. The lesson was given by Bonnie on the T.O.P.S. website at www.tops.org accessable by your seven digit member number or your chapter name. For instance…
Key: (A) = Smart Choice entrée item (16 grams of fat or less) (B) = Homemade fresh in the Opaa Kitchen (C) = Whole Grain item (D) = Fresh Missouri Product (E) = Made with peanuts Ava Elementary School Breakfast Menu Monday, April 30: 1. Waffles, Chilled Fruit,…
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.…
Senate Passes “Sam Pratt’s Law” William “Sam” Pratt was a young boy who died from alleged child abuse in 2009 at an unlicensed daycare in Missouri. The child care provider, who was charged with child abuse resulting in death and involuntary manslaughter, continued to care for children. Police requested she…
I read something this week that really hit a nerve in me, and caused me to think that we just can’t take anything for granted anymore. Living and working in Ava, I never give thought to the idea that the police might ever stop me from doing my job. I’m…
The Skyline R-2 Board met in regular session on Thursday, April 20, with six members present. The consent agenda items were discussed and approved. On April 5, the board met for a short reorganizational meeting. Wroy Roworth was elected president; Tim Scrivner, vice president; James Brixey, treasurer; and Dana Smith…
The South Central Solid Waste Management District will hold a free collection for scrap tires during the week of April 30 through May 3, at the Wright County Shed on Highway 5 in Hartville. Tires will be accepted there from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. each day. The shed is…
Greetings from your State Capitol. We were excited this week to learn that Rockaway Beach placed second in the “Great American Water Taste Test”. This test was to determine the best tasting water in Missouri. Congratulations to Mayor Cline and Mr. Terry King for providing the area with quality water.…
SIKESTON – A dedication ceremony honoring Pvt. Ova A. Kelley was held Friday, April 13, at 10 a.m. at the Norwood High School gymnasium. Private Ova A. Kelley was a United States Army soldier and recipient of the United States military’s highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions…
The Norwood R-1 School Board met Tuesday, April 17. The agenda was adopted and the consent agenda items were approved. John Eaton, superintendent, reported on budget, utility usage and other district business. Dana Webb, elementary principal, reported on enrollment and other news from EC-5. Marcella Swatosh, high school principal, reported…
The Missouri Department of Transportion (MoDOT) has several work projects scheduled in Douglas and Wright counties during the coming week that will affect traffic in isolated areas. Route YY in north-central Douglas County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews partially overlay the roadway. The section…
