7th, 8th Grade Boys Play 3 Games In 5 Days After Thanksgiving
The week after Thanksgiving was a busy one for the Ava Middle School Bears basketball teams, playing three games in five days. The Bears hosted the Hollister Tigers on Monday, Nov. 28. Hollister defeated the Bears 49-37 in the 7th grade game. Hollister led 31-25 at halftime and led 40-33 after three quarters of play.…
Read MoreAva Middle School Bears Wrap Up Basketball Season
The Ava Middle School Bears wrapped up their 2016 season with games at Willow Springs and Strafford. The Bears started the week by dropping two games at Willow Springs on Monday, Dec. 15. The 7th grade Bears were defeated 37-30 by Willow Springs. Willow Springs led 20-14 at halftime and led 32-23 after three quarters…
Read MoreAva Elementary Terrific Kids
Ava Elementary Terrific Kids for the month of December were announced this week before the beginning of Christmas break. Terrific Kids are, from left, front row: Sharadon Bell, Grayson Williams, Addison Cahow, Carli Harper, Tyler Treadway, Chance Cudworth, Jackson Henry and Crighton Smith. Row 2: Elizabeth Haynes, Brooklyn Merritt, Gracie Wright, Elizabeth Reagan, Harley Connors,…
Read MoreAHS Citizens of the Month Named For December
Ava High School Citizens of the Month for December are Brandon Johnson and Alayna Brown. Brandon is a senior at Ava High School and the son of Reggie and Vanessa Johnson. Brandon’s clubs and activities include: Spanish Club for two years, Pep Club for two years, football for four years, and baseball for three years.…
Read More33rd Annual Spring Forage Conference Set for Feb. 28
The 33rd annual Southwest Missouri Spring Forage Conference will be held Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, at the University Plaza Hotel in Springfield. Each year this conference attracts a large number of producers interested in learning more about management strategies for forages and livestock. The program for the 2017 conference offers a wide array of informative…
Read MoreFSA Recognizes Longtime Members for Years of Service
Farm Service Agency held the annual County Committee Elections on Dec. 19 for representation to producers in Douglas and Ozark counties. In the picture at left above is Marty Clinton (left), COC member, and Timothy Kennemer, County Executive Director. Marty is being presented with a certificate of appreciation for 25 years of service to the…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor 12.23.2016
I am appalled at the suggestion by a loud minority that the Electoral College be abolished. I did not vote for Donald Trump in the recent presidential election. However, I think a little context is in order. The Electoral College was established to protect the “small” states from the “big” states. Today that means it…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor 12.22.2016
Dear Editor: I work as a cashier at Walmart in Ava. Last Thursday (Dec. 13) shortly after arriving at work, I heard some beautiful voices singing a Christmas carol. It was NOT the store radio. It was the Mansfield High School Chorus. For more than half an hour the group stood at the front of…
Read MoreKoala Bear Daycare
KOALA BEAR DAYCARE & Learning Center got a jump on the new year by joining the Ava Area Chamber of Commerce recently. Representatives of the Chamber joined the staff for a ribbon cutting ceremony last Thursday at noon. Pictured from left above are Chamber of Commerce representatives Richard Sturgeon, Linda Duncan, Anita Madche and Betty…
Read MoreMull Over This: Spice Up Holidays With Aroma and Flavor
From University of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA – It’s not just the sights and sounds of Christmas that can put us in the holiday spirit. For many, the aroma and flavor of certain spices are an essential part of the season. “The holiday season simply would not be the same without certain traditional foods and beverages…
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