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Douglas County K9 Deputies Attend Special Training
(Broken Arrow, OK) – On Sunday, Oct. 14, Corporal Taylor Wallace and Deputy Jonathan Harley left Douglas County with K9s, Kain and Yadi, to attend K9 certification training in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. The training is facilitated by the North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA) along with Broken Arrow Police Department. The yearly training welcomes…
Read MoreGlade Top Trail Entertainment
The Glade Top Trail Fall Revue was held on Sunday at Caney Picnic grounds, south of Ava. During mid-day festivities, Jam Dandy Band entertained with music, shown above, and below, Dwight Emerson, left, and his father, David, showcased a variety of pelts, antlers and other wildlife trophies. Glade Top Trail Turkey…
Read MoreWant to be a Beekeeper? Now is the Time to Start
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Be advised: if you have ever considered becoming a beekeeper, now is the time to start according to Eric Tietze, executive committee member for the Missouri State Beekeepers Association. “Most experienced beekeepers will tell you the time to start a new hive is late winter to early spring,” said Tietze. “This is…
Read MoreMental Health Training at MOCH Wellness Center October 19
Ava R-I School is also doing their part to reach out and educate. Missouri Ozarks Community Health is hosting a mental health training day on Friday, Oct. 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The seminar is being held at the MOCH Wellness Center, in Ava, Mo., and the learning session is free and…
Read MoreCity Hall Recognizes Head Start
Children from the local Head Start and Early Head Start programs were recognized last Friday with a special proclamation from the City of Ava. Mayor David Norman (clown) is shown above presenting the proclamation to Betsy Alaimo, center manager and director of the Douglas County Head Start facility. Personnel standing with Norman and Alaimo are,…
Read MoreKay’s Journey: A Survivor’s Story
By Kay Hutchison Surprise! We have all had surprises, some good, some bad. My surprise was more of a shock, I think. In June, 2006, I discovered a lump, a “goose egg” would be more like it, under my left arm, down on my side. After thinking about it for a few weeks and realizing…
Read MorePioneer Heritage Festival of the Ozarks
Making Square Bales the Old-Fashioned Way
Read MoreMDC Predicts Fall Turkey Hunting to be Challenging Brood
Survey Results Show Below-average Turkey Production in 2018. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — With fall firearms turkey season and archery season underway, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) advises hunters it could be a challenging season. This year’s annual wild turkey brood survey shows statewide turkey production was below average. The statewide poult-to-hen ratio (PHR) for…
Read MoreForest Service Recognizes Back Country Horsemen for Their Enduring Service
AVA, Mo. (Sep. 27, 2018) – The Back Country Horsemen of Missouri (BCHMO) were nominated and selected for the Enduring Service Award which recognizes sustained support and engagement with volunteerism and service over many years to the Forest Service. This group exemplify excellence in their work and commitment to the Forest Service mission. The nomination…
Read MoreThis Is My Story…
By Kristi Vinson In July 2013 I had a routine doctor appointment. During the appointment, my doctor thought she felt a place on my breast. She referred me for a mammogram “just to be safe.” I was 39, and I had never had a mammogram because I was too young. I was not worried in…
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