Gladys Gardner
Gladys Rose Gardner, 96, was welcomed into heaven on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. She was born on Friday, April 2, 1920 in Grabeel, Mo., to Edna Lois Smith and Rev. Robert E. Herd. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Waid; one brother and one sister. She is survived by her three…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor – Electric Meters
Dear Editor: New electric meters The new electronic meters are here, but are they a blessing or a curse? After a hard look at the design and construction of this ITRON meter there are the following observations: The biggest weakness is in the power disconnect, it suffers from a small surface area for the disconnect…
Read MoreLooking Backward 3.2.2017
25 Years Ago February 27, 1992 Douglas County authorities were busy Wednesday investigating a cattle theft that occurred in western Douglas County early Wednesday morning. Sheriff Roldan Turner said approximately 16 head of mixed Hereford and Angus cattle, white, red and black in color, were believed to have been taken sometime between 2 and…
Read MoreWhat About This…? 2.28.2017
By Wayne William Cipriano Mandatory public education supported by citizen-paid taxes is the most important factor in a democratic republic – even more important than elections by secret ballot or jury trials. My argument for this position is very simple: if we are not exposed to the truth, if we are not trained to recognize…
Read MoreNoel Dye Appointed to West Ward; Pool Staff Receives Safety Award
By Sue Curry Jones The Ava Board of Aldermen voted to appoint Noel Dye as a west ward alderman, filling the seat left open by the death of West Ward Alderman Leon Harris. Dye will serve as an appointee until after the April municipal election, wherein Dye is an unopposed candidate for the city’s west…
Read MoreHeier legal
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI JUVENILE DIVISION In the Matter of: ) E.N.H., ) A Minor Child, ) QUINN P. HEIER and ) VENAE L. HEIER ) Petitioners. ) Vs. ) HEIDI Q. HEIER and ) ANTHONY NAUGLE, ) Respondents. ) Case No. 17DG-JU00008 ) NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE…
Read MoreArea Schools Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Ava Elementary, Middle & High School Breakfast Menu Monday, Feb. 27 Sausage Pancake on Stick, Applesauce, Juice Tuesday, Feb. 28 Fruit Streusel Muffin, Banana, Juice Wednesday, March 1 Chocolate Chip Muffin, Pineapple, Juice Thursday, March 2 Sausage Biscuit, Apple, Juice Friday, March 3 Mini Pancakes, Banana, Juice Ava Elementary Lunch Menu Monday, Feb. 27…
Read MoreCalendar 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. * * * Singing at Happy Home Church Saturday night, Feb. 25 at 7:00 p.m. Come and join us for music and fellowship. 23-1t…
Read MoreThe Snoop 2.23.2017
The following story was brought to us by Jan Sparnicht, an employee of the local Walmart store. She asked that the story be shared, and we are happy to do so. A DIFFERENT KIND OF STORY Written by Jan Sparnicht It seems like all we see or hear about lately is sad, bad, negative and…
Read MoreAnother Double-Double At Snyder’s Cattle Farm Near Ava
By Keith Moore Herald Editor A year ago, in January 2016, we reported that Robert Snyder was “beating the odds at the cattle market” with twin calves born to two cows on consecutive days at the Snyder farm. If he beat the odds then, the stakes are even higher now because last week two different…
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