Carol Ann Simmons
Carol Ann Simmons, 61 years, 9 months, 11 days old, passed away on July 1, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo.Carol was born in Lincoln, Neb., on Sept. 21, 1955, to Gordon William and Anna Lee (Pitcock) Simmons.Carol was a Christian and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints…
Read MoreJanet Jones
Janet Jones, age 66, of Oldfield, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017. She was born Aug. 29, 1950, one of 14 children born to Elzie and Dora Bell (Williams) Stillings. She was a 1968 graduate of Ava High School. Janet loved her family and always looked forward to spending time with them. She was a…
Read MoreJackie W. Haden
Jackie Wayne Haden, age 78 of Ozark, Mo., passed away Sunday evening, July 2, 2017, in his home after extended health issues. He was born April 9, 1939, the youngest son of Francis Luin and Clara Mae (McDaniel) Haden. Jack will be dearly missed by his loving family and his wonderful memories will be treasured…
Read MoreRosa Lee Anderson
Rosa Lee Anderson, 86 years, 3 months, 17 days old, passed away on, July 2, 2017 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare in Ava, Mo., with her family by her side. Rosa Lee was born March 15, 1931, in Douglas County, Mo., to Acie J. and India Jane (Heatherly) Merritt. Rosa Lee was a housewife…
Read MoreMarathon Kids ‘Finisher Celebration’ Next Thursday at Ava City Park
All “Marathon Kids” runners are invited to attend the finisher celebration on Thursday, July 13 at 6 p.m. at the Ava City Park and Pool. Runners are asked to wear their marathon kids t-shirt and meet…
Read MoreTrain Employees, Others Before Livestock Disease Outbreaks Occur
COLUMBIA – One small breach of protocol can lead to a disease outbreak and financial loss for livestock producers. An MU Extension team teaches livestock producers throughout Missouri to follow protocols that protect animal and human health, food, and the environment. The team received USDA Extension Education funding to offer a series of biosecurity workshops…
Read MoreJapanese Beetles and Emerald Ash Borer Wreak Havoc on Missouri’s Plants, Trees
The two pests look similar to one another, but are easy to tell apart. JEFFERSON CITY – The Japanese beetle and the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) are two invasive insects that are wreaking havoc on Missouri’s plants and trees. To the untrained eye, these two pests may look similar to one another. However, there are a…
Read MoreTwo Sentenced To Jail Time In Court Here
During Judge Elizabeth Bock’s Associate Court Day on June 22, there were 184 cases on the docket. There were 58 misdemeanor cases, nine felony cases and 17 infractions. There were 14 misdemeanor pleas and 20 failure to appear warrants issued. There were also two felony cases that waived preliminary hearing and are now in Circuit…
Read MoreThere is a Difference Between Impact and Participation “Impact is about Making a Difference,” Says MU Extension Specialist
From the University of Missouri Extension SPRINGFIELD – Every team member gets a medal at the end of the season for participating in most youth sports leagues. The medal merely recognizes participation. In real life, adults do not get participation medals. What matters for most organizations, businesses and even families, is impact according to David…
Read MoreHeart of the Ozarks Postpones 4th of July Event Until July 28
The annual Independence Day Celebration at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center scheduled for last Friday night, June 30, was postponed because of weather and has been rescheduled for Friday, July 28. The nursing home had previously set tomorrow, Friday, July 7, as a rain date but due to the availability of the fireworks company,…
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