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Be Proactive –– Your Life May Depend On It
Cancer is a topic rarely discussed during family dinners or on vacation, unless someone in the family or a dear friend is fighting the battle. As we visit with others, cancer is rarely the topic of choice. But maybe it should be, as awareness and early detection are key to a better outcome. Early…
Read MoreGood Samaritan
Photo submitted On Tuesday, Oct. 1, Jayden Vinyard, age 10, above, spent his free time picking up trash in the lower section of the Ava City Park. For his efforts, Jayden was able to fill-up two trash bags with debris and discarded items. He also picked up several metal pieces along the creek bank, right.…
Read MoreDora High School To Host Upcoming CBCO Blood Drive
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) is experiencing a critical shortage of all type O blood products, and according to CBCO, donations are needed immediately to ensure adequate reserve levels are maintained. For those who live near Dora, and may be interested in donating, the CBCO will be on site at Dora High School…
Read MoreDOCO Sheltered Workshop Hosting Open House
As part of celebrating October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month, DOCO Sheltered workshop is hosting an open house on Tuesday, October 15th from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The public is encouraged to stop by and see what’s new at DOCO, and grab coffee and a pastry on your way to work. Find DOCO…
Read MoreModel Railroad Show on Display at West Plains Fairgrounds
The West Plains Model Railroad Club currently has a display in the Harper Bldg. at the Ozark Regional Fairgrounds in West Plains, Mo. The show runs throughout the month of October. The event is free to attend; donations are always welcome. The show is open to the public on Thursdays and Fridays from 3 to…
Read MoreAva R-1 School Employee Tests Positive for Hepatitis A
by Michael Boyink /[email protected] Last Thursday, October 2nd, Ava R-1 Public Schools alerted parents, teachers and staff that a worker at the Bears Den after-school program had tested positive for Hepatitis A. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, “Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver that can cause loss…
Read MoreLocal Youths Compete and Place in World Championship Fiddle Contest
The 83rd World Championship Fiddlers Festival was held Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Porth Ag Arena, in Crockett, Texas. The one-day event is an open competition for fiddlers who choose to participate. The contest is open to competitors from around the world. An annual fiddling event, this competition was first organized in 1937 by fiddler…
Read MoreGolden Vest, Golden Anniversary
Submitted Photo Ken Mendenhall of Ava (second from Left) recently completed 50 years of service as a Lion. (Left to Right) Ava Mayor Burrely Loftin, Ken, Bob Sorenson, Richard Sturgeon, and Lions District Manager Toni Morrison were on-hand to proclaim October 7th as Ken Mendenhall Day in Ava.
Read MoreBass Pro Shops, Cabela’s to Hire Thousands for Seasonal Positions for Holiday Shopping
National Hiring Day planned for October 17 with opportunities in retail divisions across North America SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Bass Pro Shops, North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company, is looking to hire thousands of seasonal workers to prepare for the busy holiday shopping season and the return of its popular Santa’s Wonderland experience. During a…
Read More2019 Ava High School Homecoming
Jason Hoekema/Herald photos Homecoming Queen Olivia Heriford, center, was crowned last Friday during the Ava Bears winning game against the Salem Tigers. Queen attendants, from left, are Camryn Lee, and far right, Albany Wallace. Kayden Myers was crowned Homecoming King, along with king attendants Evan Horn and Nate Swofford. Below, Ava Pride Marching Band.
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