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Smith Report 12.11.2014

In case you missed it, last week our national debt surpassed $18 trillion. When I am home in Missouri, I constantly hear from parents and grandparents who are worried that their children and grandchildren will not be able to live the American dream because our national debt will cripple our economy for generations. This new…

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The Snoop 12.11.2014

Have you looked at the calendar? Today is Dec. 11. Next Thursday is Dec. 18, and the next Thursday is Dec. 25. Christmas is just two weeks away. How many times have I asked – how many times have you asked, “Where does time go?” I don’t know if it’s because we, here at the…

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Ava Woman Hurt Seriously In Wreck In Webster County

An Ava woman was seriously injured in a wreck in Webster County last Friday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Maudie Rosetta Pope, 62, of Ava, was crossing U.S. 60 at Diggins and her northbound 2000 Buick LaSabre was hit by an eastbound 2003 Chrysler Town and Country van driven by Jason A. Shelton, 40,…

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Letter to the Editor 12.11.2014 – Scrviner

Dear Editor: I read with much interest Congressman Jason Smith’s “Capitol Report” column published in the December 4th Herald. He has a litany of bad news. His example of the “business in Bonne Terre” being forced to layoff 100 workers or pay stiff fines to comply with the ACA neglected to mention the third option…

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Ava Lady Bears Fall to Salem In Cabool Tourney

The Ava Lady Bears opened the 2014-15 basketball season in the Cabool Tournament Monday night and fell to SCA rival Salem, 68-52. The Lady Bears were led in scoring by junior center Jayce Swofford’s 20 points and Hope Evans followed with 14. McKenna Hunsaker led the Bears defensively with 10 rebounds and added 12 points…

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Two Men Indicted For Child Sexual Exploitation

SPRINGFIELD – Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that two southern Missouri men were indicted by a federal grand jury this week, in separate and unrelated cases, on charges involving the sexual exploitation of children. USA v. Talbott Jeremiah Shane Talbott, 37, of Oronogo, Mo., was charged in an…

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Ava Christmas Parade Will Be Held Saturday

The 2014 Ava Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Ava Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held this Saturday afternoon, and it looks like the weather will be picture-perfect for the holiday march. The parade is scheduled to step off promptly at 1 p.m. and will make its way down Jefferson Street to Ava square. Parade…

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Champion Trail Ride

The annual Champion Trail Ride, hosted by Bud Hutchison, of Ava, began at the historical Champion Store on Oct. 8, at 10 a.m., with a group of eight riders. Wilma Hutchison was there at the store to take their picture (shown). Pictured at the Champion Store are, from left, Frank Williams, Dale Lawson, Bud Hutchison,…

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CBCO Blood Drive Tuesday, Dec. 16 At Ava High School

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks and the Ava High School FFA Chapter will host a community blood drive on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Donors will be received at the Ava Performing Arts Center (APAC) between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The APAC is located on North Jefferson Street, just north of the…

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Ava Middle School Lady Bears Play at Mtn. Grove, Cabool

The 7th and 8th grade Lady Bears traveled to Mtn. Grove last Thursday to take on the Lady Panthers. The 7th grade would struggle and take a 27 – 19 loss. Eden Little led Ava scorers with 6 points, Makayla Miller 5, Emaly Keyes 4, and Claire Fossett with 4. The 8th grade Lady Bears…

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