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Howard Lee Ridenour

Howard Lee Ridenour, born June 5, 1942, in Ava, Mo., went to be with our Lord and Savior on March 9, 2017, in Springfield, Mo. He passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Howard grew up in Ava, Mo., attending Ava Schools until graduation. He was very active in football, basketball and…

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Henry Franklin Morgan

Henry Franklin Morgan, son of the late Charles and Fannie (Best) Morgan, was born July 28, 1933 in East St. Louis, Ill., and departed this life on March 8, 2017 in Mountain Grove, Mo. Henry graduated from Staunton, Illinois High School and attended some college.  He married Shirley Frey on Nov. 14, 1951, in Paragould,…

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Looking Backward 3.16.2017

25 Years Ago March 12, 1992   For the first time in almost 44 years, the City of Ava has a new legal advisor.  James E. Curry, attorney for the City of Ava since July 1948, announced his resigna-tion this week.  The resignation was accepted by the City Council at Monday night’s regular meeting. Douglas…

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What About This…? 3.16.2017

By Wayne William Cipriano Like everyone, I’ve visited many different places with many different climates during my lifetime.  Unlike a lot of people, however, I’ve lived for extended periods of time (a year or more) in many places as well.  Places like Connecticut, New York, Washington, D.C., North and South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, Texas,…

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Tuesday Bunco Meets

Janet Sallee was hostess for Bunco in her home with Allie Gentry winning first, Lucille Jenkins, second, Janet,  door prize,  and Janice Lumb, playing as guest, consolation.     Janet served refreshments after one hour of games to the winners and these other regular members: Jewell Elliott, Sharon Jenkins, Sybil Heckendorn and Joretta Sawyer.

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Area Schools Breakfast and Lunch Menu

Ava Elementary, Middle & High School Breakfast Menu Monday, March 20 Spring Break Tuesday, March 21 Breakfast Pizza, Applesauce, Juice Wednesday, March 22 Mini Pancakes, Apple, Juice Thursday, March 23 Sausage Pancake on Stick, Banana, Juice Friday, March 24 Fruit Streusel Muffin, Mandarin Oranges, Juice   Ava Elementary Lunch Menu Monday, March 20 Spring Break…

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Calendar of Events

Calendar Of Events This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * Spring Fling Carnival, Dora School, Saturday, April 1, 10 a.m. – noon.                                     26-2t * * * The Douglas…

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Wilma Klineline legal

IN THE 44TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of WILMA KLINELINE ) Deceased.                                    ) Case No. 17DG-PR00006                     )   Notice of Letters of Administrative Granted (Supervised Administrative) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of WILMA KLINELINE, Decedent: On March 3, 2017, the following individual was appointed the personal…

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Michael Sudbury legal

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, MICHAEL SUDBURY, a single person, grantor, by his deed of trust dated May 1, 2009, and recorded on May 6, 2009, in Document/Book number 090763, Pages 1-7 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Douglas County, Missouri, conveyed the following-described property located in Douglas County, Missouri, to-wit: ALL…

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