City of Ava
Manufacturing Day Proclaimed
Representatives of Emerson/Copeland Scroll Compressors were invited to Ava City Hall last Friday morning in recognition of National Manufacturing Day. Mayor David Norman issued a proclamation on their behalf, and coffee and donuts were served to representatives of Copeland, the Chamber of Commerce, and others who gathered for the occasion. Pictured above are some of…
Read MoreFamily Pharmacy Hosts Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Meeting on Tuesday
Academic Students of the Month from Ava High School were recognized for September and October at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon meeting Tuesday. Students of the Month for September are Devon Darlington and Emily Bailey. Students of the Month for October are Alayna Brown and Chandler Roberts. Each of the students was presented with a…
Read MoreNational Walk To School Day
National Walk To School Day was observed Tuesday morning this week after the event was postponed last Friday due to rain. There were 150 elementary and middle school students who walked to school along with 15 student leaders who volunteered to walk with them. There were also 10 adult volunteers, several parents, plus Mayor David…
Read MoreCity Council Holds Informal Sessions
By Sue Curry Jones Mayor David Norman and three city aldermen held a special work session on Tuesday, Oct. 4, to meet with landscaper Zach Uhing, and review options for improving the grounds around City Hall. In the meeting, Uhing provided a sketch of his landscaping suggestions, giving councilmen and the mayor an overview of…
Read MoreCouncil Okays New Radio System for Police Department, Accepts Bid for Pool Maintenance
By Sue Curry Jones The Ava Board of Aldermen accepted a bid from Vaughan Pool & Spas, of Osage Beach, Mo. for $64,387.14 to upgrade and improve the deep water sections of the Ava Water Park pool. According to information provided in the meeting, the City has $55,000 earmarked for the expense. City Clerk Suzanne…
Read MoreCleanup Work Begins
Douglas County started last week cleaning up the lot between Southeast 5th Street and the Sheriff’s Office, east of the former White River Electric Office which is now the EMA office. That property was purchased several years ago from White River Electric Cooperative and included two houses and two garages which have been demolished.
Read MoreCity Continues to Focus On Improvements
By Sue Curry Jones On Tuesday, Aug. 23, city council approved a resolution allowing the mayor to execute a contract. Council also approved rezoning a residence, as requested by the property owner. During closed, however, litigation and personnel issues were discussed, but according to City Clerk Suzanne Welsh, no voting action occurred. An ordinance to…
Read MoreCouncil Appoints New Members to Planning and Zoning Commission
By Sue Curry Jones The Ava Board of Aldermen met on Friday, August 5, for a business meeting, and several votes were recorded during the session. In a 4-0 vote, with motions from aldermen Leon Harris and Keith Jones, council ended the tenure of planning and zoning commissioners Jeff Davis, Jamie Dry and Josh Wilber. …
Read MoreCouncil Adopts New Standards for P/Z Commissioners, Establishes Two Regulations for Pet Owners
By Sue Curry Jones Opposing views and opinions on qualification standards for serving on the planning and zoning commission were the focus of the Ava Board of Aldermen, during the Tuesday, July 26 meeting. The recent quandary arose from a letter Mayor David Norman gave to commissioners on July 19, notifying them of upcoming plans…
Read MoreOne Teen Dead, Another Hurt In Shooting Incident In Ava
Updated 7/28: An early morning shooting on the Ava High School parking lot Monday morning resulted in the hospitalization of one teen and the death of another who turned the gun on himself. Ava Police identified the injured man as Payton Esterline, 18, and the shooter as Paul Porter, also 18. Both young men graduated…
Read More