Skyline School Board Hears Audit Report
The Skyline R-2 School Board met in regular session on Thursday, Sept. 20 with four members present. The consent agenda items were discussed and approved. In old business the board reviewed and approved the 2012-2013 bus routes. In new business, Matthew James, auditor, presented the 2011-2012 audit report. Mr. James reviewed the financial procedures and…
Read MoreBabies in Douglas County Need Your Help This Year
Beginning Oct. 1, the Douglas County Health Department will be sponsoring a donation drive for Newborns in Need, Inc. Southwest Missouri Chapter. The SWMO chapter provides baby essentials such as sleepers, blankets, diapers and wipes to local babies whose families are experiencing a medical or financial crisis. The items provided by Newborns in Need are…
Read More7th & 8th Grade Volleyball Teams Play Cabool and Houston
On Sept. 18, the Ava Middle School volleyball teams traveled to Cabool. Ava 8th grade beat Cabool in a 3-game match. In Game 1 Ava fell to Cabool 19-25, but came back and won Game 2, 25-15 and Game 3, 25-23. In the match Cera Longino served 16/16 with 4 ace serves. She passed 16/22,…
Read MoreMan Rescued From Flood Waters on Cowskin Creek This Morning
The driver of this pickup was rescued from the floodwaters of Cowskin Creek around 5:30 Thursday morning after the truck was swept off the low-water crossing on Y Highway. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Department, Ava City Fire Department and Ava Rural Fire Department were involved in the rescue.
Read MoreBears in the County
This momma bear and two cubs created considerable excitement when they decided to take refuge in a tree outside of Ava Wednesday night. A large crowd gathered Wednesday evening to see the animals, and surprisingly enough, they stayed around Thursday morning for more onlookers. Before noon Thursday, Momma and one cub had come down and…
Read MoreRoberta C.L. Ireland, 92
On Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, Roberta C.L. Ireland, a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and dear friend departed this world surrounded by family who loved her at the age of 92 years, 9 months and 25 days. Although she will be missed we have comfort in the truth, that through our Lord and Savior Jesus…
Read MoreOzSBI Receives Governor’s Redevelopment Award
The Ozark’s Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) recently received one of the highest awards given by the State of Missouri, the Governor’s Community Redevelopment Award. It was presented by Governor Jay Nixon at the Governor’s Conference on Economic Development in St. Louis on Sept. 7. The Governor’s Community Redevelopment Award recognizes the best example of a…
Read MoreRowland Report 9.20.2012
This week my colleagues and I joined the members of the Missouri Senate in overriding the veto of Governor Nixon on a piece of legislation designed to protect Missouri businesses from the overreach of federal government. The override motion was supported by both Republicans and Democrats in both the House and Senate. With the successful…
Read MoreLady Bears Beat Thayer, Lebanon In Softball
The Ava Lady Bears traveled to Thayer last Thursday, Sept. 13, to face the Lady Bobcats in South Central Association action. Ava won the slugfest 16-15, with each team pounding out 13 hits. A solid Ava defense gave the Lady Bears a 3-1 nonconference win over Lebanon on the home field Tuesday afternoon. In the…
Read MoreLady Bears Fall To Forsyth, Houston In Volleyball Action
The Ava Lady Bears dropped a volleyball match to Forsyth in straight sets Thursday, Sept. 13, on the home court. The Panthers slipped by Ava by a slim 25-21 margin in Game 1, then spread the margin only slightly more in Game 2, 25-19. Cori Dry was 11-for-11 serving with two aces, was 4-for-5 hitting…
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