William “Joe” Joseph Wake
William Joseph Wake, 46 years, 6 months, 28 days old, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on May 17, 2020 at Mercy Hospital ER in Springfield, MO from an accident. Joe was born October 19, 1973 in Hood River, Oregon to Clifford and Roxanna (Miller) Wake. Joe had worked at Nestle in Springfield and formerly was…
Read MoreJerry Ellison
Jerry Ellison, 78 years, 7 months, 27 days old, of Ava, Missouri went to his Heavenly home on May 19, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO with his wife, Corrine and his three sons, Jeff, Tim, and Bart. Jerry was born September 22, 1941 in Goodhope, MO to Homer and Dollie (Phillips) Ellison. On…
Read MoreDoris Ann Davidson
Doris Ann Davidson, 65 years, 3 months, 14 days old, Ava, Missouri, passed away on May 16, 2020 at her home with family by her side. Doris was born February 2, 1955 in Douglas County, Missouri to Reverend Robert Lee Jessie and Vernita Mae (Nash) Loftis of Ava. On February 10, 1973, Doris Loftis and…
Read MoreDennis Dean Coonts
Dennis Dean Coonts, son of the late Burrell and Zella Mae (Dennis) Coonts, was born April 9, 1950, in Norwood, Missouri, and departed this life May 14, 2020, at his home in Vanzant, Missouri. He was 70 years, 1 month, and 5 days of age. Dean grew up in Douglas County and attended school at…
Read MoreBenefits of Outdoor Play for Children
By Amber Allen, University of Missouri Extension The weather is getting warmer and families are spending more time outdoors. This gives families more opportunities to use outdoor play as teachable moments. Playing is part of learning and advancing a child’s development. When children play outside they are able to learn by exploring the world around…
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25 Years Ago Circus Jaeger will be in Ava next week to set the stage for the 1995 Poke Salat Days. After all diplomas had been awarded, Ava High school graduates turned their tassels in unison on cue from Senior Class President Daniel Brown. Mayor Bud Norman signed a proclamation designating Saturday, May 27, as…
Read MoreMay 21, 1970
Herald Archives New PTA Officers The Ava R-1 PTA held its final meeting of the school year last Thursday night with installation of new officers for the coming year. They are, left to right: Mrs. Wanda Williams, installing officer; Mrs. Jean Fossett, president; Mrs. Judy Davis, vice-president; Mrs. Sybil Gheer, second vice president; Mrs. Sally Galbraith,…
Read MoreJoin MDC June 3 for Webcast on Wild Turkey Management
Comment during June on MDC Turkey Management Plan at mdc.mo.gov/turkeyplan. JEFFERSON CITY – Interested in turkey hunting, managing land for wild turkey habitat, trends in Missouri turkey numbers, and what MDC is doing to improve wild turkey management? Join the upcoming MDC live webcast to learn more, and comment in June. The Missouri Department of…
Read MoreGet Hooked on Fishing with MDC Free Fishing Days June 6 – 7 MDC reminds anglers that fishing permits are required, except for Free Fishing Days.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to get hooked on fishing through its Free Fishing Days June 6 and 7. During Free Fishing Days, anyone may fish in the Show-Me State without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit, or trout park daily tag. Free Fishing Days…
Read MoreAugust 20, 1970
Herald Archives Pam Evans, 13, a member of the Ava 4-H Horsemanship Club is shown here on Roanie. Pam garnered high point individual honors in the 4-H horse show held last Friday night at the fairgrounds here.
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