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Looking Backward 10.31.2013

25 Years Ago October 27, 1988   Mayor Bud Norman said Farm­ers Home Administration, which is funding the city’s sewer improve­ment project, is encouraging the city to enforce its ordinance requiring all households to be con­nected to the city sewer system. Norman said the city will begin next week determining those homes which are not…

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Not As Bad As it Looks

This situation that occurred on Highway 76 west of Ava just after noon Monday looked much worse than it was, in reality. The vehicle that is upside down in the roadway was being hauled on the flatbed trailer parked at right, and fell off the trailer, landing in the middle of the roadway. There were…

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The Snoop 10.31.2013

Oct. 23-31, 2013, is being observed as Red Ribbon Week. The theme for this year’s observance is “A Healthy Me Is Drug Free”, created by Aly Falck, a 7th grade student in Solon, Ohio. Red Ribbon Week is a pledge to a drug-free lifestyle, based on and honoring the life and death of narcotics agent…

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Pointers For Picking the Perfect Pumpkin

SPRINGFIELD – Pumpkins are the centerpiece of fall décor according to Patrick Byers, horticulture specialist, University of Missouri Extension. Yet, picking the right pumpkin is, in many ways, a matter of personal preference because beauty is in the eye of the beholder. “Success in selecting a pumpkin is not about shape, but the initial quality…

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Highway Patrol Investigates Wreck West of Ava Oct. 16

An Ava woman received minor injuries and was taken to the hospital by private vehicle on Oct. 16 after the car she was driving overturned on Highway 14 west of Ava. The Highway Patrol said Lyndi D. Terry, 25, was traveling east in a 2004 Dodge Stratus when the car went off the roadway and…

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Susetta ‘Sue’ Potts, 79

Susetta “Sue” Potts, daughter of Johnnie Stout and Marie (Payne) Stout, was born March 3, 1934 in Vera Cruz, Mo., and passed away at 1:20 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2013 in Webco Manor Nursing Home, Marshfield, at the age of 79 years. Sue worked for several years as a waitress and owned “Sue’s Café.” She…

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W.H. “Bill” Hughes, 84

William (Bill) Hughes, 84, passed away on Friday, Oct. 25, 2013. He was born on May 9, 1929 in Logansport, La. He was a Veteran and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He spent many years working on oil rigs and pipelines all over the country, including Alaska, where he said…

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Douglas County Historical Society Meets Oct. 21

The Douglas County Historical and Genealogical Society met Monday, Oct. 21. Sharon called the meeting to order. Pat read the minutes and they were approved. Pat also gave the treasurer’s report which was approved. Items discussed included the arrowheads display which has been hung, a flag will be put up, and the Journal is being…

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Heath -Thomas Reunion Held Oct. 12 At Ava American Legion Hall

The 19th annual Heath-Thomas Reunion was held Oct 12, at the American Legion Hall in Ava, with doors opening at 11 a.m. A basket dinner was enjoyed by all, with Nelson Sellers asking the blessing over the meal. Special guests this year were Charles and Debra Edgar from Loganville, Ga.  This was their first time…

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