Ava High School Grads On Dean’s List At Missouri
John D. Luebbering, of Ava, and Tristan R. Haltom, of Thornfield, have both been named to the Dean’s List at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, for the spring 2017 semester. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time students who earned a grade point average of 3.75 or above on a 4.0 scale. The students qualified for the…
Read MoreMDC’s Discover Nature Fishing Teaches Fun of Fishing
Free classes coming up at MDC’s Ozark Regional Office in West Plains. WEST PLAINS – Fishing is a great way to connect families with the outdoors. It’s a great tool to introduce children to healthier lifestyles and it’s a good activity for strengthening family bonds. These are some of the many benefits of the Missouri Department…
Read MoreMDC Offers All-Online Hunter Education Course
The new course will provide adults more flexible and convenient options to become hunter-education certified. JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) now offers an all-online hunter-education course for Missouri residents 16 years or older to provide a more flexible and convenient option to become hunter-education certified. The all-online course includes videos and animation…
Read MoreEtched Glass Program Coming to Library; Dog Show Tonight
Elizabeth Brown will present a program on etched glass at the Douglas County Public Library on Thursday, July 20, at 7p.m. This will be a hands-on program for adults. Supplies will be provided, but bring an X-Acto craft knife if you have one. Elizabeth is a member of the Best of Missouri Hands organization and…
Read MoreFree Event: Kids Fun Day & Junior Golf Clinic
A free event, the Kids’ Fun Day and Junior Golf Clinic, presented by the Missouri Junior Golf Association, is Friday at Highland Springs Country Club. It all begins at 10 a.m. with inflatables, carnival games, face-painting, food and beverages as well as fire drills by the Logan-Rogersville Fire Department. The golf clinic begins at 11:30…
Read MoreHistorical Society Meets June 19
Douglas County Historical Society held its meeting June 19. Sharon called the meeting to order. Pat gave the treasurer’s report and read the minutes from the May meeting. Both were approved. Some of the Items discussed: Quilt Show date set for Aug. 19. Motion made by Marilyn and 2nd by Sally. Quilt pattern for next…
Read MoreTips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness From the Douglas County Health Department
With temperatures and humidity on the rise, the danger of suffering a heat-related illness become more imminent. The Douglas County Health Department shares some simple tips you can follow to prevent yourself or a family member from becoming a victim of the summer heat. • Drink more fluids (nonalcoholic), regardless of your activity level. Don’t…
Read MoreHead Start Is Recruiting Students For 2017-18
The local Head Start Center, sponsored by Ozark Action, Inc., is now recruiting children to participate in the 2017-2018 program year. A child must be 3 or 4 years old on or before July 31, 2017 to attend. Other criteria used to determine a child’s eligibility include family income, location and special needs. Head Start…
Read MoreWichita Reunion for Descendants of Ira and Minta Hartley
Over the fourth of July weekend, descendants of Ira and Minta (Gunnels) Hartley gathered in Wichita, Kan. The Hartleys had a farm on Williams Hollow near Arden from 1919 until 1953. The couple’s four children – Kiree, Lawrence, Eldon and Levon – were raised there. The eldest child, Kiree, married Orville “Jake” Brown of Spring Creek…
Read MoreAva FFA Booster Club Meets, Organizes
The first-ever meeting of the Ava FFA Booster Club was held in June. More than 35 eager community members were present. Discussed were many aspects of what the Booster Club will do and many people presented ideas. It will be a non-profit organization and those who plan to help do so on a volunteer basis.…
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