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Former Ava Resident Honored as Employee of the Year

Teresa Huffman Gloyd, a former Ava resident who now resides in Branson, was selected as employee of the year during the annual awards dinner hosted by her employer,  Developmental Connections of Branson this past week.   According to family members, Teresa was not aware she had been nominated for the special award; consequently, the announcement…

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Ava Art Group to Present Free Community Concert 

Local musicians will present a free concert of music for three cellos on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at the Ava United Methodist Church at 1:30 p.m.  The program is presented by the Ava Art Group, an extension of the Springfield Art Museum.  The musical selections will range from classical works to folk songs.   The ensemble,…

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Ava Senior Center Lunch & OATS Bus

LUNCH Menu subject to change without notice. (If you receive homebound meals please call if you will not be home when volunteers deliver) Lunch served daily at 11:15 a.m. Call for menu: 683-5712 Suggested contribution – $3.50 Guests under 60 – $6.00 GAMES Now with billiards! Pitch played daily  Pitch tournament – Tuesdays Pinochle played …

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Ava Disc Golf Results

Fall League Week 2 The Ava Disc Golf Fall League is underway. To get in, call Mark at 417-683-2744. Results for the second week are: No.  Name     Score     Avg. Jimmy        45         49 Keith         49       50.5 William  …

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Activity Report From The Ava Police Dept.

Reggie Johnson, Chief Phone 417-683-2900–Answered 24 Hours a Day Calls By Type September 16 – September 22  Alarm – 1 Animal Call – 7 Agency Assist – 5 Assault – 1 Burglary, Residential – 1 Burglary, Commercial – 1 Check Building – 30 Check Person – 3 Check Vehicle – 1 Check Well-Being – 1 C&I Driver –…

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Diaper Need Awareness Week 

Last week Mayor David Norman signed a proclamation recognizing September 24-30 as Diaper Need Awareness Week, and is shown above presenting the acknowledgment to Mary Seewald, executive director, Options Pregnancy Center.  Those participating above are, from left to right, Tina Caudill, public health nurse, Douglas County Health Department; Dick Salgado, CHART; Norman; Seewald; Rachelle Brown,…

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Annual Coats for Kids 5K Walk/Run

The Douglas County Sheriffs Office annual Walk Run For Coats was held on Saturday, Sept. 22.  In spite of uncooperative weather, approximately 20 local residents entered the event.   Participants shown above are Deputy Harley, K9 Yadi and Judge Elizabeth Bock.  

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Local Reflections on The Wall That Heals

In Memory of John Edward Ray June 17, 1932 – May 13, 1969 By Lee Ray It’s been so many years now Edd since you were taken away    From the ones who truly love you To this very day.    Betrayed by our own country, With no will to see the war through,   …

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Ava R-I Hires School Resource Officer, Adds Two Parking Lots

During closed session of the Sept. 20 Ava R-I school board meeting, the board hired Douglas County Deputy Brandon Reed to serve as school resource officer.  Under the agreement, Reed is employed by the school district, but is commissioned under the Douglas County Sheriffs Office.  In addition to hiring Reed, the district also purchased a…

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Skyline R-II Sept. 19 Board Meeting Minutes 

The Skyline R-II Board meeting met in regular session on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018 with six members present.  The consent agenda items consisting of board minutes, bills and financial statement were presented and approved.  In old business:   The Board discussed the need to continue to purchase new chairs for students.  Purchasing of chairs was…

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