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Ava R-1 Board Holds November Meeting

By Sue Curry Jones On Thursday, Nov. 20, Ava R-1 board members held the November business session, with the meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Board of Education room. In the community spotlight segment of the agenda, the board recognized Larry Pueppke, Presiding Commissioner of Douglas County, for supporting the school and student activities.…

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Douglas County History & Folklore Thanksgiving: A Time for Families

Thanksgiving, whether we have a huge meal around the dining room table, or pizza in front of the TV watching our favorite sports event, it is a day to spend with family and friends. Much preparation of food happens in the kitchen and this work is accomplished now with modern kitchen appliances and gizmos. To…

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Looking Backward 11.25.2014

25 Years Ago November 23, 1989   Ava High School Senior Melissa Christian was crowned 1989 Miss Merry Christmas at the Anchor Club pageant held last Thursday night in the high school gymnasium. Miss Christian, the daughter of Mrs. Sally Ellis, of Ava, represented Key Club in the pageant. Ten Ava High School vocal music…

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City Council Holds Meeting Nov. 25

As the Douglas County Herald goes to press on Tuesday evening, Ava Board of Aldermen and city officials are convening for a 5:00 p.m. meeting, with only one topic noted for open session –– unfinished business, architect presentations. Three architectural firms are slated to present qualifications and project references, as they vie for the task…

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Starworkers

Meeting was called to order at 10 a.m. Elnora is hostess. We are having Thanksgiving and Christmas. We said the Pledge of Allegiance then we read the Club Collect. The devotion was called Rejoice. Doris read His Handprints Are On My Life. Macie read a devotion called Smile. We played a game. Sharon won. Billy…

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City Council and Animal Care Volunteers Resolve Battle; Truck Purchase Approved

By Sue Curry Jones With approximately 18 spectators in attendance last Thursday, the Ava Board of Aldermen held a regular bi-monthly council session at City Hall, the meeting started at 6 p.m. As usual the evening agenda noted several business items for discussion and decision-making; however, the primary topic of concern for council and citizens…

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Gamma Phi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Met

Gamma Phi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Met The Gamma Phi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met November 8, 2014 at the Cabool United Methodist Church.  The meeting began with the Initiation Ceremony for Suzie Berry, JoEllen Dowler, Emily Raegan Fox, Jeanette Hale, Cheri Manning and Megan Ward.   The Cabool members led the program with a…

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Looking Backward 11.20.2014

25 Years Ago November 16, 1989   Ava’s new wastewater treatment plant is in operation and Mayor Bud Norman told councilmen Monday night that the plant is operating well. An 80-year-old deer hunter from the St. Louis area was found alive and in good condition Tuesday morning after spending Monday night lost in the woods…

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What About This…? 11.20.2014

By Wayne William Cipriano They say that youth is wasted on the young – I suppose because once we are old enough to appreciate youth, for us it is gone. But retire­ment, no matter how long antici­pated, is far better in fact than in fantasy regardless at what age it occurs, and is even more…

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Laxie Mary Grote, 101

Laxie Mary Grote, 101 years, 4 months, and 3 days old, passed to Heaven on Nov. 18, 2014, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Laxie was born July 15, 1913 in Douglas County, Ava, Mo., to Marion and Josephine (Graham) Ingram. Laxie was a lifelong resident of Ava, Mo. On Oct. 30, 1934,…

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