Douglas County
2018 Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Show and Celebration Calendar of Events
All Week Events: 50/50 Raffle, MFTHBA Membership Committee; Round Pen Raffle, MFTHBA Show Committee; Membership Drive Special. Saturday, Sept. 1 (pre-show event) 6 p.m. MFTHBA Membership Dinner, Versatility Arena Sunday, Sept. 2 11 a.m. New Exhibitor Welcome Session hosted by the MFTHBA Membership Committee, Hall of Fame Room; 12 p.m. Versatility Q & A, Roy…
Read MoreAva Senior Center & OATS Bus Schedule
LUNCH MENU Menu subject to change without notice (If you receive homebound meals please call if you will not be home when volunteers deliver) Monday, Sept. 3rd: CLOSED for Labor Day Sept. 4th-7th: Lunch served daily at 11:15 a.m. Call for menu: 683-5712 Salad bar every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday starting at 11:15 a.m. (Salad bar…
Read MoreNathan Jensen Pleads Guilty to Stout Murder
Last week on August 15, Nathan Jensen, Ava, pled guilty to 2nd Degree Murder and Armed Criminal Action in Pulaski County Circuit Court. Nathan Jensen, 33 now, 26 at the time of the offense and his co-defendant Christopher Jorgensen, 36 now, 29 at the time of the offense, Ava, were charged with killing Kenny Stout,…
Read MoreDeputies Got Rhythm
Ava High School held a back to school dance for students on Saturday, Aug. 18, and during the evening, several Douglas County deputies dropped by. Upon persistent requests from students, Corporal Wallace, Deputy Harley and Deputy Verheecke stepped out on the floor, and are shown above, dancing the Macarena. Sheriff Chris Degase says, “Being involved…
Read MoreAva Senior Center Menus & OATS Bus Schedule
Ava Senior Center LUNCH MENU Menu subject to change without notice (If you receive homebound meals please call if you will not be home when volunteers deliver) Monday, August 27: Cheeseburger, savory potatoes, baked beans, pumpkin cake Tuesday, August 28: BBQ beef, potato salad, tomatoes/cucumbers, peach cobbler Wednesday, August 29: Chicken cordon bleu, seasoned rice,…
Read MoreDouglas County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report 8.23.18
During the week of August 13 to August 20, 2018, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has received and answered 109 calls for service as well as arrested and booked in 20 individuals in to the Douglas County Jail. On August 15, 2018, Sheriff Degase and Deputy Verheecke answered a call off of County Road 536,…
Read MoreCalendar Of Events 8.16.18
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. * * * The Douglas County Museum birthday celebration Open House and Quilt Show Sat. Aug. 18, 10am- 2pm. 401 E. Washington Ave., Ava,…
Read MoreLaw Day Proceedings for Tuesday August 7
Several Methamphetamine Sentences Given During a large Circuit Court Law Day on August 7, 2018, the following individuals were sentenced to the Department of Corrections: Brett L. Anthony, 37, Mansfield, was sentenced to four years in prison for possession of controlled substance. The offense occurred in January 2017 and was investigated by the Douglas County…
Read MoreLast Week’s Election Results Are Official
The unofficial, preliminary tally of the August 7 Primary election, as reported last week in the Douglas County Herald, is accurate. According to Circuit Clerk Karry Davis, no changes or discrepancies were found in the final review, and the record of votes as cited last week are correct.
Read MoreLocal Students Participate In Agriculture Tour
Eight Ava students recently completed a three-day tour of agricultural related industries. Touring as representatives of the local FFA Chapter, the group was accompanied by Ava R-I ag teacher and FFA Advisor Brent Lakey, and Booster Club member Tanner Clark. The students, shown above l to r, are Garrett Devore, Dylan King, Logan Burks, Addy…
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