Leon Harris
Gilbert Leon Harris, age 77, of Ava, Mo., passed away early Thursday morning, Feb. 16, 2017. He was born Sept. 11, 1939, in Bevier, Mo., the son of John and Vester (Riley) Harris. On March 28, 2009, Leon was united in marriage to Ila (Snyder) Harris after the death of his first wife, Lurene (Turley)…
Read MoreChristopher Lister
Christopher Lister, 58 years, 10 months, 15 days old, passed away on Feb. 15, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo., with his family by his side. Christopher was born March 30, 1958 in Mansfield, Mo., to John Arthur and Nelma Marie (Woolsey) Lister. Christopher and Darlene were united in marriage on April 19, 1985…
Read MoreHester L. Reineck
Hester L. Reineck, 94, passed away Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 in Rochelle, Ill. Hester was born Oct. 12, 1922 to James F. and Orpha M. (Reser) Frye in Ava, Mo. She married Milton C. Reineck on Dec. 16, 1950 in Oregon, Ill. Hester worked for Caron International for 24 years. She is preceded in death…
Read MoreCraig L. Yager
Craig Lawrence Yager, 58, of Olathe, Kan., passed away on Feb. 19, 2017. Craig was born Oct. 21, 1958 to Erma Lee Davis-Cudney and Charles F. Yager in the city of Wichita, Kan. Craig worked for Wilbert Funeral Services Inc. as the Department of Transportation Compliance Administrator. He spent 30-plus years working in all aspects…
Read MoreNotes From Hunter Creek 2.23.2017
Big Bend Park, Part Two In Part One we discussed beautiful hiking areas available in the Big Bend area of south Texas, along the Rio Grande River. We talked about hiking the rim trail in the Chisos Mountains, and hiking up near the summit of Mount Emory at an elevation of just below 8,000 feet.…
Read MoreLooking Backward 2.23.2017
25 Years Ago February 20, 1992 Ava Lions Club member Paul Pitts was presented a distinguished service plaque Monday night for his many years as a member of the Lions Eyeglass Project committee. The award was presented by Jim Voyles, Lions President. Joanie Gray has purchased Designliner II Hair Salon from Janette Hulm and…
Read MoreWhat About This…? 2.23.2017
By Wayne William Cipriano Sooner or later an immigrant from one of the seven, or nine, or sixty-eleven countries identified as “poten-tially terrorist supporting” localities will do something classified as a terrorist action. When that happens, not if but when, some will say, “See, we were not strict enough. We did not vet enough. We…
Read MoreAva School Board Hires, Renews Contracts; County Resident Asks for Answers
By Sue Curry Jones Questions of transparency were posed by a local resident Thursday evening during the regular business session of the Ava R-I School Board meeting. Addressing the board, Douglas County resident Wayne Cipriano asserted that taxpayers are entitled to answers regarding the firing of former Superintendent Dr. Nancy Lawler. Cipriano maintained that as…
Read MoreMontie Smith legal
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION STATE OF MISSOURI, ) :SS COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, ) In the Estate of: ) MONTIE SMITH, ) Incapacitated/Disabled, ) Estate No. 16DG-PR00042 ) NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF A CONSERVATOR TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MONTIE SMITH, A DISABLED PERSON:…
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ACCEPTING BIDS The City of Mansfield is accepting bids to mow the City Cemetery for the 2017 season. A list of all the Requirements and Specifications may be picked up at City Hall. All bids shall be turned in to City Clerk, Sheila Matlock, at Mansfield City Hall by 4:00 p.m. March 3, 2017. The…
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