City of Ava
City Passes Precursor Drug Ordinance, Honors Retirees
By Sue Curry Jones The Ava Board of Aldermen put a methamphetamine precursor drug bill on the city books Tuesday, Nov. 26, when council voted to adopt the ordinance. The new directive, which is effective January 1, 2014, has been the focus of council discussions for the last two sessions, and councilmen hope the bill…
Read MoreAva Fire Department Responds to House Fire
The Ava City Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 600 block of NE 7th Street Monday night that resulted in minor damage. The fire, which apparently started around an electrical outlet, was contained to one area of the wall. However, the fire also burned a large hole in the back of a…
Read MoreSummerFest Planned For Next Year
The 4th Thursday, Friday and Saturday of May (May 22-24, 2014) will be the “first annual” Ava Summer Fest. Mark your calendars for a great event that will be held on the square along with the upper and lower parks. Due to an overwhelming wish to re-activate our old Poke Salat Days and incorporate some…
Read More“Candy Canes & Christmas Carols” Is Theme of 2013 Christmas Parade
Judy Shields, executive director of the Ava Area Chamber of Commerce, gave an overview of the 2013 Ava Christmas Parade at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon meeting on Tuesday. The parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14, and the theme of this year’s parade is “Candy Canes & Christmas Carols.” Decorated floats will be…
Read MoreMethamphetamine Ordinance Under Consideration By the City Aldermen will take a final vote during Nov. 26 session.
The proposed methamphetamine ordinance proposed by city officials reads as follows: Bill No. 2013.11.07 An ordinance to amend City of Ava, Missouri Code of ordinances Chapter 62 offenses and miscellaneous provisions Article IV. Offenses relating to alcoholic beverages or drugs. By adding Section 62.110 Prohibition of sale of methamphetamine precursor drugs, Section 62.111 Exceptions, Section…
Read MoreCouncil Moves Toward Passing Drug Bill; Fills Three Positions, Including City Clerk
With a 2-1 vote, the Ava aldermen took the first step toward passing a city ordinance restricting the sale of pseudoephedrine within the city limits of Ava. Pseudoephedrine, a decongestant cold remedy drug most commonly sold as Sudafed, is vital to the process of chemically creating methamphetamines. The ordinance stipulates that pseudoephedrine and Sudafed purchases…
Read MoreCity Council Hires Overcast as Police Officer –– Looks at Ordinance to Prohibit Over-The-Counter Sales of Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine
By Sue Curry Jones Ava City Council was called to order Tuesday evening by presiding officer and east ward alderman Ric Engelhardt. Mayor Eddie Maggard was unable to attend the session due to a recent dental procedure, and Alderman Burrely Loftin was in Jefferson City attending HazMat training. In addition to Engelhardt, aldermen Bill Long…
Read MoreOutdoor Storm Sirens Will Be Tested On Monday, Nov. 11
The Ava-Douglas County Emergency Management Office will be conducting a test of the Ava outdoor storm warning sirens on Monday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. In the event that severe weather is in the area at that time, the test will be canceled. The normal schedule for testing the system will be the second Monday…
Read MoreAva Lions Club Holds 72nd Annual Halloween Costume Contest
The youngsters pictured above were winners in the 13-24 months category at the Ava Lions Club’s Halloween Costume Contest on Halloween night. In addition, the “Top Gun” pilots at left were named grand prize winners at the conclusion of the judging. Pictured from left are: 1st and 2nd places and grand prize winner, Chase Parker and…
Read MoreBethany Baptist Church Will Host Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Next Tuesday
Bethany Baptist Church will host the regular monthly noon luncheon meeting of the Ava Area Chamber of Commerce next Tuesday, Nov. 12. The church is located at 302 SE 18th Ave. The meeting will begin at 12 noon. The menu for Tuesday’s luncheon is a potato bar with all the fixings. The noon meal is…
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