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Strong Desire To Work With Kids
By Sue Curry Jones Teaching special education was not a part of Ginger Gastineau’s career plan when she graduated from Ava High School in 1993. Her first choice was a vocation with numbers and a job in the field of accounting. In fact, the concept of being an educator did not materialize until nearly 14…
Read MoreR.O.A.M. Puts on Show for “A Day In The Park”
Riders on a Mission, or R.O.A.M., put on quite a show for the audience at Option Pregnancy Center’s “A Day In The Park” last Saturday at the Ava City Park. The program also included a walk/run event; a softball tournament; music and food.
Read MoreAva Kiwanis Club Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Ava Kiwanis Club members, all decked out in their yellow 25th anniversary shirts, pose for a picture at the 25th anniversary celebration last Thursday night. From left, front row, are: Connie Cornelius, Donna Dixon, secretary; Doris Liniger; and Glenda Little, president. Back row: Rick Baker, vice president; Denise Reese; Liz Bock; and Kiwanis Division 18 Lt. Gov.…
Read MoreFlu Shots Available At Health Dept. on Oct. 1
The Douglas County Health Department will be offering the influenza vaccine daily, during regular business hours, on walk-in basis, beginning Oct. 1, from 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. They are partnering with VAXCARE to offer the vaccine for $25 per person. All those with qualifying insurance will be given a…
Read MoreBears Fall to Mtn. Grove 33-20; Prepare For Liberty This Week
Before the Bears got off the bus at Mtn. Grove last Friday night they knew they were in for a battle. It’s always a battle when the SCA rivals meet on the gridiron. Controversial calls by the game officials added to the intensity of the contest – on the field, on the sideline and in…
Read MoreConstitution Week Proclaimed Sept. 17-23
Local members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) met at City Hall Tuesday afternoon to witness the signing of a Constitution Week proclamation by Ava Mayor Eddie Maggard. Constitution week will be observed Sept. 17-23. Sept. 17 marks the 226th anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America…
Read MoreAva Cross Country Team Places 3rd In Its Division at Willow Springs
The Ava Cross Country team traveled to Willow Springs for the annual Steve Waggoner Invitational on Thursday, Sept. 12. All teams competed, including the first outing for the Bears’ junior high teams. Thirty schools were represented there with more participants than even last year’s large field of competitors. “Every year this meet gets larger and…
Read MoreNew Beginnings, Old Traditions
By Sue Curry Jones The ‘family farm’ is an expression viewed sentimentally. For many, it connotes an esteemed lifestyle, a tradition or birthright, and for Ava’s agriculture teacher, Wes Davis, it is the best part of teaching in Ava, it’s home. He is thrilled to be home, and back on the family farm. Raised in…
Read MoreHomegrown With Love For Sports
By Sue Curry Jones Growing up in a family involved in sports, Jessie Sawyer confesses life would not seem normal without athletics. She admits that she has always been interested in sports –– she loves being involved, and loves playing. And now, as elementary physical education teacher in Ava, she hopes to impart to students…
Read MoreWorld Grand Champion Missouri Fox Trotter
The new World Grand Champion Missouri Fox Trotter, crowned in the closing event of the Show and Celebration last Saturday night, is Ima Momas Girl, shown by Randy Williams for Gary Cornett and Derek Cornett, of Huntsville, Ark. A large crowd was on hand for the championship show of the MFTHBA on Saturday night and…
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