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Looking Backward 12.31.2015

25 Years Ago December 27, 1990   The Ozarks turned into a winter wonderland last weekend after freezing precipitation, mostly in the form of sleet, fell across the area. The U.S. Forest Service recorded a low temperature Saturday morning of 2 degrees above zero, with peri­ods of sleet, which became heavy at times, adding to…

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Letter to the Editor 12.31.2015

Dear Editor: Did everyone read Sue Curry’s article from last week’s front page? This was an in-depth, excellent article on our school bus problem! Actually, the problem is not just our school buses or drivers. Our property taxes are due this week and a large portion of these taxes are for our school system. And,…

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What About This…? 12.31.2015

By Wayne William Cipriano Once again last night for the fourth of fifth time in as many months I saw what any judicious viewer would say was a murder on television. This was not a dramatic series or a movie; it was the national news. This time the killer was a policewoman. After using a…

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University of Missouri Extension legal

NOMINEES SELECTED FOR UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EXTENSTION COUNCIL MEMBERS – DOUGLAS COUNTY Citizens of voting age in Douglas County, pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 262-577, RSMO 69, will have an opportunity to vote and elect members to the University of Missouri Extension Council in January. The elected and appointed members of the Extension Council…

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Primary Election legal

NOTICE OF OFFICES FOR WHICH CANDIDATES ARE TO BE NOMINATED AT THE AUGUST 2, 2016 PRIMARY ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to persons wishing to file a declaration of candidacy to appear as a candidate for nomination at the primary election that filing will open on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. and will…

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Eddie McCleary legal

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI JUVENILE DIVISION In the Matter of                             ) A.K.L.,                                            ) A Minor Child.                     ) EDDIE LEON MCCLEARY and ) DIANNE LYNN MCCLEARY,   ) Petitioners,                             ) Case Number: 15DG-JU00032     ) Vs.                                         ) JANICE LOUISE MCCLEARY   ) And WILLIAM LIGUE,               ) Respondents.                        )   AMENDED NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE…

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Eddie McCleary #2 legal

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI JUVENILE DIVISION In the Matter of                             ) T.J.M. and.,                                    ) V.L.M.,                                           ) Minor Children.                   ) EDDIE LEON MCCLEARY and ) DIANNE LYNN MCCLEARY,   ) Petitioners,                             ) Case Number: 15DG-JU00033     ) Vs.                                         ) JANICE LOUISE MCCLEARY   ) And BRIAN W. MORRIS,           ) Respondents.                       )   AMENDED NOTICE UPON…

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Douglas County Commissioner legal

PUBLIC NOTICE The County Commissioners would like to purchase two 10-wheel dump trucks with the following options, No Air Bag 14-15, foot bed, with a spreader fin, good condition. Bids must be submitted by Monday, January 19, 2016. Bids should be sent to: Douglas County Commission PO Box 398 Ava, Missouri 65608 We reserve the…

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Douglas County Clerk legal

PUBLIC NOTICE A public hearing on the budget will be held on January 11, 2016 at the County Commissioner’s Office at 9:00 a.m. 12-31-15-1t

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Betty Coonts legal

IN THE 44TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of                            ) BETTY L. COONTS,                     ) Deceased.                             ) Case Number: 15DG-PR00049     )   NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Small Estate) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of BETTY L. COONTS, Decedent. On December 15, 2015, a small estate affidavit was…

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