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Sewer, Water Rates To Rise; Ava Pool Opens Saturday

By Sue Curry Jones Ordinances to increase sewer and water rates were passed by council Tuesday evening.  However, the much-needed increase was adopted at a significantly lower rate than the proposed rate recommended by the firm who had analyzed and assessed the city’s system earlier this year. In April, Carl Brown, owner of Carl Brown…

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Caring Kids Stay Busy With Community Service Activities

Caring Kids have been been very busy the last month of school Jana Hesterlee arranged for a work night for the kids at the Ozark Food Harvest. Students bagged donation bags, picked up trash in the parking area, stocked the pantry and carry donations into the warehouse. At the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare center, Bears…

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‘- Activity Report – From The Ava Police Dept.

May 13, 11:37 a.m., S. Jefferson St., medical assist. May 13, 11:43 a.m., NW 12th Ave., medical assist with Cox Ambulance. May 13, 1:24 p.m., N. Jefferson, medical assist. Officer and Ava Fire responded. May 13, 1:56 p.m., 1000 block East Washington Ave., received information. May 13, 3:08 p.m., 500 block S. Jefferson, request for…

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Ava R-1 School Board Hires Middle School Principal, Considers Adding Archery To Student Curriculum

By Sue Curry Jones Executive session of the Ava R-1 school board meeting last Thursday encompassed hiring six teachers for the 2012-13 year.  The board also acknowledged three letters of resig­nation, including one from elemen­tary kitchen manager, Karan Vinson, who retired this year.  Resignations were also received from Jacqueline Carl, high school science teacher who…

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Four Missouri Schools Ranked Best High Schools in the Nation

Included in the list, Ava R-1 High School and Norwood High School received Bronze rankings among the best high schools in the nation.   Awards based on proficiency standards and college preparation. U.S. News & World Report announced last week that four Missouri schools ranked among the best high schools in the nation based on academic…

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LTC Jerry L. Wallace, Ret., 68

Jerry Lee Wallace, 68, passed away on May 13, 2012 at his home with his wife Nancy by his side.  Jerry was born Oct. 13, 1943 in Hammond, Mo., to Arlie and Lena (Gaulding) Wallace. Jerry attended Thornfield R-1 School and was a member of the first consolidated graduating class in the 1956-57 school year. …

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George Herman Lewis Zimmerman, 94

On Tuesday, May 1, 2012, George H. Zimmerman, beloved father, Grandpa, uncle and friend, departed this world. Although, he will be sadly missed, we rejoice in the truth that he lives and we will someday be with him again. Born Oct. 8, 1917 to Henry and Marie (Pershing) Zimmerman, near Seymour, Mo., George lived for…

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Colby Snider, 17

Colby Snider, age 17, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012. He was born Aug. 20, 1994, to Scott and Jodie (Collins) Snider, in Springfield. Colby was a senior at Nixa High School, and was in the choir and was on the debate team. He attended church at Ridgedale Baptist Church. Colby loved the outdoors. He…

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Lois Ritter, 93

Lois Ritter, 93, of Warrensburg, Mo., formerly of rural Leeton, Mo., died early Sunday morning, May 13, 2012, at the Ridgecrest Nursing Center in Warrensburg. She was born on a farm, south of Mansfield. On June 15, 1935, in Ava, she married Charles Lester Ritter, who preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Mason…

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Billie Campbell, 73

Billie Calvin Campbell, 73, retired Boeing Aircraft machinist, passed away on Saturday, May 12. He was born in St. Clair, Mo. Bill attended Ava High School his freshman and sophomore years before moving to Park City, Kan. He served in the United States Marines. He was a Mason and a member of the Unity Lodge…

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