Mark Twain National Forest Update
AVA, Mo. – Wildland firefighters responded to three wildfires this past month. Employees also completed one prescribed burn last month and are staying busy now that weather has returned that allows for prescribed burning opportunities. The Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs (ACW) Ranger District will be starting to implement prescribed fires as weather permits, over the next couple…
Read MoreThe Ninth Amendment
By Roger Wall The nebulous Ninth Amendment reads as follows: “The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain Rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.” Over the years, this Amendment has been said to mean everything, while others state that it stands for nothing. This Amendment does not emanate…
Read MoreCalendar of Events
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. Thursday Night Community Prayer gathering in the Fellowship Hall behind Faith Rock Church in Ava. Thursdays, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Goodhope Ministries (417) 351-2570. Call…
Read MoreAva Kindergarten Enrollment
Enrollment for kindergarten at Ava R-I for the fall of 2019 is currently scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, and Wednesday, April 8, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Enrollment will take place in the elementary office. Packets may be picked up in the office prior to enrollment. Parents enrolling a student will need to provide proof…
Read MoreDemocratic County Level Mass Canceled
The Democratic County Level Mass meeting originally slated for Monday, April 6, at the Douglas County Courthouse has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, the plan has been amended to select state delegates during the Congressional Convention, which has been moved to May 30th. Additional updates will be forthcoming as the appointed…
Read MoreAgainst The Odds: Bears Make Mark in Ava History
By Jason Hoekema The Bears started the season in the worst way manageable for the basketball team. Seniors and starters were benched early in the season as the school’s football team soared to new heights with the town’s first-ever trip to the state championship arena. It meant a new coach, with a new way of…
Read MoreA Novel Dillema: Ava R-1 Extends Break, Suspends Athletics
By Jason Hoekema What started as a far and distant issue not really concerning Americans has turned its nasty head and is sweeping across the nation, even as you read this. With three presumed positive cases in Springfield following the first positive in St. Louis, and another in the Kansas City area – something far…
Read MoreLooking Backwards
25 Years Ago Jarrett Dougherty of Ava accepted a position playing drums with Barbara Fairchild’s band in Branson for the 1995 season. Weston State, 9, a Webelos Scout, earned a second place ribbon for his age division and a third place medal during the championship round at the Pinewood Derby. Jessie Purtle and Tonya and…
Read MoreTransportation Commission Awards Contracts for Southeast District Projects
SIKESTON – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for Southeast District projects during an electronic ballot process held on March 4. Awarded contracts include pavement improvements and bridge improvements. Contracts include the following: • $6,975,000 contract was awarded to Pace Construction Co., pavement improvements on the following routes: Route 160 from Route 99…
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