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Walk To School Day Set For Wednesday, Oct. 2
The Ava R-I School District is once again participating in national Walk to School Day festivities, and organizers are asking local students and adults to join the fun, and walk to school on Wednesday, Oct. 2. For the morning event, several locations have been designated as “meeting spots” where participants are to convene by…
Read MoreThe Snoop: Apples and Elbows; Ava School Board Incorrectly Comparing Employee and Contractor Pay Rates
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] I used to drive my tax guy nuts. I had a business, in which I worked as a 1099-based contractor to other businesses. I would also hire other freelancers as 1099-based contractors. But some years I also took part-time jobs, working as a W-2 employee. And we sold digital products. And…
Read More2019 Homecoming Candidates
AHS Photo Festivities have been well underway this week in celebration of the Ava High School homecoming game Friday evening, when the Ava Bears face the Salem Tigers at Silvey Field. During the evening, the 2019 homecoming queen and king will be announced, and the selection will be made from one of the candidates…
Read MoreFaith Meets Foster Group Meets September 10
By Donna Dixon Faith-based Faith Meets Foster group met on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at Rock Chapel Church in Norwood, Mo. Attendance was low, however, the group enjoyed visiting with keynote speaker, Rev. Melvin Moon from Hartville, Mo. Rev. Moon spoke about a drug rehabilitation program their church is involved with. The goal of our group…
Read MoreThree Companies File to Open Medical Marijuana Facilities in Douglas County
by Michael Boyink /[email protected] The State of Missouri recently released the list of applicants for medical marijuana businesses in the state. According to a copy of the list obtained by The Douglas County Herald, three companies have applied to open medical marijuana facilities in Douglas County. All three businesses are in Vanzant, and all three…
Read MoreAva R-1 School Board Honors Faye Swofford, Rejects Bus Route Owners Association Proposal
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] The Ava R-1 School Board convened for their regular monthly meeting last Thursday, September 19th. Closed Session During the closed session that began at 6:00 p.m., the board: – Hired Jeff Pool as High School Assistant Football Coach. – Assigned Randy Lawrence as High School Fishing Team sponsor. – Accepted the…
Read More1994 Ava High School Football Team to Celebrate 25-Year Reunion Oct. 11
Retired football coach Larry Silvey announces that a 25-year reunion of the 1994 SCA and District championship football team will be held during the Ava-Thayer football game to be played in Ava at Silvey Field on Friday, Oct. 11. Festivities for the group will begin at 5:30 p.m. with dinner being served in the north…
Read MoreFFA Booster Club Fundraiser
The FFA Booster Club Fundraiser was held Saturday, Sept. 14 at Cold Creek Church facility on Hwy. 5, north of Ava. The event is held annually to help assist students involved in the Ava High School FFA Chapter. During the fundraiser, local FFA students are on hand to assist with the food buffet, event…
Read MoreFamily Violence Center Seeking Community Leaders From Douglas County to Join Board
OZARK, MO. – Sept. 17, 2019 – Freedom’s Rest Family Violence Center may be one of the areas best-kept secrets. “Many people do not know where our emergency shelter is located,” says Dr. Denise Jameson, President of the Freedom’s Rest Board of Directors. “Our undisclosed location is to protect the survivors of domestic and sexual…
Read MoreVFW Shares Flag Etiquette With Students
Members of Ava VFW Post 5993 and Ladies’ Auxiliary, visited Ava Elementary 3rd- and 4th-graders last week to conduct Flag Education Classes. VFW members explained the importance of the flag and why it is a symbol of freedom. In the classroom, students learned first-hand how to fold and handle the American flag with respect. Flag…
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