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THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2011 DOUGLAS COUNTY HERALD, AVA, MISSOURI 65608 Federal Grant Will Help Preserve Missouri's Covered JEFFERSON CITY Two of Missouri's historic covered bridges will receive additional protection and preservation, thanks to a federal grant awarded to Missouri State Parks. The federal grant for $144,788 from the Federal Highway Administration will be used for projects at Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site near Goldman in Jefferson County and Union Covered Bridge State Historic Site west of Paris in Monroe County. The grants are through the National Historic Covered Bridge Preservation Program and are intended to assist the states in their efforts to preserve, rehabilitate or restore the nation's historic covered bridges. "Our state park system preserves the best of Missouri's landmarks and these covered bridges are an important part of our history and legacy. It is imperative we preserve them and this grant will assist us with those efforts." said Bill Bryan, Missouri State.

Parks director, a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. At Sandy Creek Covered Bridge, the department will use the grant to Bridges remove graffiti and apply a sealant that will make it easier to remove future graffiti; install two infrared cameras with motion sensors to record activities at the bridge; and install two heat detectors for fire protection. At Union Covered Bridge, water pressure from the flood in 2008 caused some structural members and pinning elements to become loose. The department will use the grant to hire a structural engineer familiar with covered bridges to inspect and advise officials on a solution. The grant also will be used to realign roof rafters and replace the wooden shingles; remove graffiti and apply a sealant that will make it easier to remove future graffiti; and repair fire detection equipment damaged by flood events.

The grants will fund 80 percent of the project with the state supplying the remaining 20 percent. The department anticipates the work to begin in 2012. For more information about Missouri's covered bridges, contact the Missouri Department of Natural Resources at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800-379-2419 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) or visit mostateparks.com. Senators Blunt, McCaskill Kick Off Historic First Meeting Of Bipartisan Missouri River Working Group WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S.

Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Claire McCaskill joined their colleagues U.S. Senators Kent Conrad (N.D.) and John Hoeven (N.D.) today to kick off the first meeting of the Missouri River Working Group, which is aimed at forging a compromise on issues of river management. The bipartisan group of Senators represent seven states along the Missouri River Basin, including Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. The Senators questioned U.S. Army Corps of Engineers General John McMahon and Major General William Grisoli today regarding current flood control practices and how they can be improved.

"We had a very constructive first meeting today, and I'm pleased that we were able to bring this bipartisan group of U.S. Senators together to work for the common good of our constituents up and down the Missouri River," said Blunt. "We all agree that we must work towards a river system that is focused on flood control and the protection of people and property. We have a unique opportunity to find solutions and refocus on the basics of river management, and I am optimistic that this group will work together to achieve those goals." "This spring's devastating floods, up and down the Missouri, provide strong evidence of the need to get a better grip on this river," said Conrad. "First and foremost, we need to improve flood control in order to protect people and property, and avoid similar flooding in the future.

I hope this bipartisan group can come together and agree on a strategy that can accomplish that goal and still ensure the river is an accessible resource for others who want to utilize it." "The Missouri River is a Over time many customers pass through our doors, And we work to promote their business, or sell their product. However Wednesday evening usually brings a different group of people to get the latest copy of our paper "hot off the These folks we greet with a sincere welcome while working to complete our task of publishing a weekly Often friendly banter or a good clean joke is offered between our customer and our staff. Through the years, great friendships have developed. One example of this is long time acquaintance Henderson Gentry Gentry, as he was known by many, has been a great weekly encouragement and an easy, fun visit. We will all truly miss the opportunity to offer the weekly boisterous greeting of From all of the staff at Douglas County Herald Contributes OBITUARIES Zella Naomi Menzies Zella Naomi Menzies, 93 years passed to heaven on July 7, 2011 at Ozark Nursing and Care Center in Ozark, MO.

Zella was born Sept. 14, 1917 in Silver City, lowa to Roy and Myrtle Audrey (Fowler) Brake. On Sept. 14, 1935 Zella and Hubert Harold Menzies were united in marriage in Roy, and to this union three children were born. She was a member of the Eastside General Baptist Church.

Zella enjoyed sewing, crocheting, embroidering, canning, cooking and working on the farm with her husband, Hubert. Zella loved having family gatherings. Zella was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Hubert Harold in 1989, five sisters, Lurline Stillie, Bernice Harris, Betty Soletski, Alberta Humbyrd and an infant sister and an infant brother. Zella is survived by three children and their spouses, Wilma Lucille and Ivan Gunnels, Willard, Bonita Fay and Paul Plake, Ava, and Harold Eugene and Juanita Menzies, Clever, nine grandchildren, 20 greatgrandchildren, 14 great-greatgrandchildren; one sister, Virginia Antonio, Kansas City, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Zella were Saturday, July 9, at 10 a.m.

in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home Ava, with burial in the Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Visitation was Friday, July 8, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Officiating were the Revs.

Bob Comer and Russell Sanders. Memorials may be made to Gideons or Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to www.clinkingbeardfuneral home.com. Daniel Dan Layton Walker, 43 Daniel "Dan" Layton Walker, 43, of Elk Creek.

passed on to Heaven on July 7, 2011 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Dan was born April 27, 1968 in Fort Collins, to George and Peggy (Ricker) Walker. A memorial service was held Monday, July 11, at 2 p.m. in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, with Pastor Ron Pinckney officiating.

Visitation was Monday from 1 p.m. until service time. Memorials may be made to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Online condolences may be made to www.clinkingbeardfuneral home.com. Norval James Scrivner, 66 Norval Scrivner went to be with his Lord on July 12, 2011, at Stockton, after a long battle with diabetes.

Norval was born in Ava, to Orval and Virginia Scrivner on March 18, 1945. He graduated from Ava High School where he played football, basketball and baseball. On Nov. 21, 1964, he married Jacqueline Klineline who was and forever would be the love of his life. After attending Central Missouri State and Southwest Missouri State, Norval worked for Ford Motor Co, MFA Inc, and Green Seed.

Later, Norval began his business, Seed with his son. He enjoyed playing music, hunting, fishing, working on the farm and spending time with grandchildren. At the time of his death he was employed by Evergreen Seed Co. Norval was preceded in death by his father, Orval Scrivner, and two brothers, Leroy and Larry. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline, of the home in Springfield; his son and daughterin-law, Greg and Natalie Scrivner of Stockton; and his daughter and son-in-law, Leigh Ann and Rob Millinder, of Kansas City.

He is also survived by six grandchildren: Hollie and husband Charley Welch of Bolivar, Jamie Scrivner of Springfield, Emillie Scrivner of Stockton, Lucas, Jessica and Gracie Millinder of Kansas City; and one greatgranddaughter, Bentley Marie Welch of Bolivar. In addition, he is survived by his mother, Virginia, of Mansfield; and three brothers and their wives: Delbert and Kay Scrivner, of Mansfield, Jerry and Carolyn Scrivner, of Tupelo, and Dee and Thelma Scrivner, of St Louis, as well as aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 16, followed by funeral services at 11. a.m.

at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Ava, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Condolences may be made at www.clinkingbeardfuneral home.com Even though he is gone, he will live on in our hearts. Serving You We Offer You: 24-Hour A Day Service Prearranged Funerals Cremations Licensed Insurance Representative For Funerals Only Kirk Clinkingbeard Monuments, Wommack Representative Order Today (Fully Guaranteed) Qualified, Experienced, Dedicated and Caring Staff Assistance In Insurance, Government Forms, Etc. Local Licensed Embalmers and Funeral Directors We live and work here to serve You! Home Owned Operated In Douglas County For Over 95 Years! A Trusted, Proven CLINKINGBEARD FUNERAL HOMES One Family, Four Generations Of Continuing To Meet Your Needs 3 Ava, MO (417) 683-4115 Gainesville, MO (417) 679-3315 www.clinkingbeardfuneralhome.com Lyle, Florence, Kirk, Toni Staff Oliver Henderson Gentry, 86 Oliver Henderson Gentry, 86 years, 9 months, and 13 days old, passed to heaven on July 10, 2011 with his family by his side at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo.

Henderson was born Sept. 27, 1924 in Ava, to Charley and Eva Leota (Sivils) Gentry. Henderson was a lifelong resident of the Ava community. He was a World War II Veteran with the U.S. Navy.

On Nov. 29, 1947 Henderson and Allie Miller were united in marriage in Columbus, and to this union two wonderful daughters were born. Henderson retired as a staking engineer from White River Electric Cooperative with 44 years of service. At one time, Henderson covered five counties Douglas, Ozark, Stone, Taney and Christian. He was a Christian and attended the Ava General Baptist Church.

Henderson enjoyed playing golf, bowling, working in his yard, visiting with his McDonalds buddies, woodworking and cracking walnuts for everyone to share. Most of all Henderson adored and loved his family as they did him. His joy was his grandchildren. Henderson was preceded in death by his parents; a son-in-law, Glenn Toler; five brothers, Raymond, Ralph, Melvin, Kenneth and Lawrence Gentry; five sisters, Ola, Beulah, Nancy, Altha and Otha. Henderson is survived by his wife, Allie Gentry, Ava, two daughters, Brenda Toler, Springfield, and Janet Sallee and husband, Beaver, Ava, two grandchildren, Holly and Daren Hall, Springfield, and April and Shane Suter, Ava, three great-grandchildren, Blake, Skylar, and Corbin; five and their families; two sisters, Juanita Stafford, St.

Joseph, and Jean Ridge, Sandy, Utah; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Henderson will be Thursday, July 14, at 10 a.m. in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, with burial in the Ava Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.

Officiating will be Pastor Oren Alcorn. Memorials may be made to Gideons International or Ava General Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made to www.clinkingbeardfuneral home.com. AVA GENERAL BAPTIST CHURCH 212 S.E. Sunday School a.m.

Morning Worship a.m. Children's Church 10:45 a.m. Evening Worship --7 p.m. Wed. Evening 7 p.m.

Rev. Oren Alcorn, Pastor ST. LEO'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Old Highway 5 Mass (Sunday) 11 a.m. To Flood Relief By Spc. Antony S.

Lee Ngmo.pao@us.army.mil KANSAS CITY Although only seven months into the year, 2011 has been a historic year for the Missouri National Guard as Soldiers have been activated for five different state emergency missions. Capt. Alan Brown, the commander of Headquarters Company, 110th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade of Kansas City and a command historian for the Missouri National Guard in Jefferson City, has been on the front lines of two of these recent relief efforts. He has been mobilized to both Joplin and northwest Missouri as part of the Guard's emergency response efforts. Although his duties during the mobilizations are not related to his role as a historian, Brown, who works full-time at the Museum of Missouri Military History in Jefferson City, said he is keeping track of the missions.

He plans to create a historical project that will document the work the Missouri Guard has put in to serve the state in one of its toughest years to date. "I know being part of the Missouri history of this unprecedented year will be beneficial for a historical project in the near future," said Brown. "When I am filling gaps I should have an edge on where to get the answers." In May, Brown was a part of the National Guard response in southwest Missouri in the aftermath of the tragic May 22 tornado. Soon after returning home to Jefferson City from Joplin, Brown was again activated on June 9, this time for flood duty. He has been working as an aide-de-camp to Col.

Greg Mason, the commander of Task Force 110, which was arranged to lead efforts against the rising Missouri River. In addition to his responsibilities with Mason, Brown's duties include CHANEY MONUMENTS West Hwy 160 Gainesville, MO "Serving the Ozarks since 1935" All Colors and Designs Custom Designing All Work Guaranteed! www.chaneymonument.com Efforts providing a bridge between the Missouri Guard and the public. "It's important that the residents of Missouri understand what we are doing to protect the citizens of the state, particularly in times of state Brown said. "Obviously the Guard has other roles, but our main mission is to the citizens of the state." protect Before he was activated for the two state emergency duties, he had been working on an ongoing historical project called "Remember My Service," in which he is conducting an interactive record of the past decade's worth of service by Missouri Guardsmen in overseas contingency operations. "Capt.

Brown is ideally suited for this state emergency duty," said Maj. Tammy Spicer, the Missouri Guard state public affairs officer. "With his operational skills as a commander and his scope as a historian, he not only understands the immediate importance of the mission, but also the long term impact." Brown has also been a part of that fight. He deployed to Iraq with the 28th Infantry Division of the Pennsylvania National Guard from March 2005 to July 2006. Brown joined the Missouri National Guard in 2009 and currently lives in Wardsville with his wife and 4-year old daughter.

"Serving the people of Missouri eases being separated from my family," said Brown. "I can only ponder the thought, 'What if this affected my family, who would tremendous shared resource with the power to create great economic benefits for those who live and depend on it," said Hoeven. "As we saw this year, however, it can also cause tremendous damage and hardship. The purpose of our working group is to get everyone up and down the basin working together to analyze fully this year's flood event, and to take steps to help prevent it from happening in the future." "It's a great day in Washington whenever we can put aside politics to pursue commonsense said McCaskill. "This meeting shouid send the right message to folks in Missouri and all along the river who are still, dealing with flooding -that we're working together to make the future better and improve the way we manage this river.

With everyone at the same table we can move forward with the same set of facts and pursue a balanced solution that benefits us all." This Day In History July 14 1798: On this day in 1798, one of the most egregious breaches of the U.S. Constitution in history becomes federal law when Congress passes the Sedition Act, endangering liberty in the fragile new nation. While the United States engaged in naval hostilities with Revolutionary France, known as the Quasi- War, Alexander Hamilton and congressional Federalists took, advantage of the public's wartime fears and drafted and passed the Alien and Sedition Acts, without first consulting President John Adams. 1864: Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest suffers his biggest defeat when Union General Andrew J. Smith routs his force in Tupelo, Mississippi.

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