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7-8 Year Old Boy’s Coach Pitch H is home team, home team will be in 3rd base dugout Week 4 – Friday, June 13 6:00 – Danny Cutbirth Logging (H) (8) vs. Tidwell Tree Service (7) 7:00 – Kelly Real Estate (H) (6) vs. The Cardinals (9) Week…
Read MoreThe Snoop 6.19.2014
Do you consider yourself superstitious? Most people say, no, but still often — perhaps even unconsciously — become a little apprehensive when a black cat crosses in front of them, or may hesitate to make an important decision on Friday, the 13th. Some precautions considered to be superstitions just simply relate to common sense —…
Read MoreSmith Report 6.19.2014
Our Veterans Deserve More From the VA America’s veterans bravely put themselves in harm’s way to defend our freedoms. Once our veterans return home they should never have to worry about receiving the benefits they have earned. This week the Department of Veterans Affairs released an audit detailing alarming numbers of American veterans who are…
Read MoreMartha Lou Shollenberger, 92
Martha Lou Shollenberger, 92, died June 2, 2014, at Mercy Villa after a valiant struggle with autoimmune issues (rheumatoid arthritis) and against inevitable failure of several body systems. Martha Lou’s strong will and courage never left her; Death never faced a more formidable foe. Indeed, except for the absence of her earthly presence among us,…
Read MoreMyrtle June Cross, 82
Myrtle June (Bostic) Cross 82, of Maryville, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2014. She was born Jan. 30, 1932 in Warren, Mich., the daughter of the late Ernest and Ina (Chaffee) Bostic. She was a 1949 graduate from Ava High School. She was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church,…
Read MorePlans Are Being Finalized For Next Weekend’s Fourth of July Celebrations
Details are being worked out and preparations are being made this week for three big Fourth of July Events that have become a tradition in this region. It all starts next Friday night with the 29th annual Fourth of July Celebration at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center in Ava. On Saturday night, the 31st…
Read MoreMissouri Funeral Directors Honor Lyle and Florence Clinkingbeard
Lyle and Florence Clinkingbeard, of Clinkingbeard Funeral Homes, were recognized this spring by the Missouri Funeral Directors & Embalmers Association for their many years of service to the profession. Executive Director Don Otto Jr., of the MFDEA, recognized Lyle Clinkingbeard for 60 years as a licensed funeral director and embalmer, and Lyle’s wife, Florence, was…
Read MoreState Rep. Lyle Rowland Reviews Amendments For August Ballot
Douglas County Community Health Assistance Resource Team (CHART) met last Friday morning at the MOCH Wellness Center in Ava. Among those in attendance was State Representative Lyle Rowland who informed the group of five amendments that will be on the ballot for consideration at the Aug. 5 primary election. Three more ballot questions passed by…
Read MoreBlunt Report 6.19.2014
Missourians Deserve Affordable Energy Since entering Congress, I’ve been fighting against misguided policies that will undoubtedly raise the cost of energy. Because our state relies on coal for more than 80 percent of our energy, families in Missouri need an energy plan that creates a favorable economic climate, not one that discourages it. As part…
Read MoreStudents Learn Bicycle Safety
Cpl. Tim Stuart of the Ava Police Dept. conducted a class on bicycle safety for Ava Middle School students last week. Students learned about road signs, proper signaling and other traffic laws that pertain to bicycles as well as automobiles.
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