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Academic Students for November, December
Olivia Heriford and Nate Swofford have been selected as the academic students of the month for November. Nate Swofford, son of Dan Swofford and Brandy Lyons, is involved in FCA, Pep Club, football, basketball and track. In the community, Nate volunteers at Cross Point Church where he serves in the nursery. After high school,…
Read MorePut on Ice: Bears bested from outside in second half
By Jason Hoekema / [email protected] The Ava Bears took their first loss of the season to the Fair Grove Eagles, 57-49, at the home court opener Tuesday. With a lagging second half, the Bears were unable to hold on to the big first quarter where they made a run of 13 points. Full court pressure…
Read MoreSilver Linings: Bears Rack Up All-Area, All-State Honors
By Jason Hoekema / [email protected] It’s no secret that the Bears dominated the District and the SCA earning their way through the post season against tough rival in Lamar and a new opponent from the snowy end of the state who came to Silvey Field and challenged the Bears in terrible conditions. Ava came out…
Read MoreBus Route Owners Reject Camera Usage Agreement, Retain Legal Counsel
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] In a statement released to the Douglas County Herald on December 16th, the Ava School Bus Route Owners Association commented on the recent Equipment Usage Agreement provided by the Ava R-1 School board concerning the installation and use of security cameras on contractor-owned school buses. “None of the drivers were willing…
Read MoreDear Santa – Part 9
Dear Santa: My first name is Zeva, and I am 7 years old. I am in the 2nd grade at Ava Elementary. This Christmas I would like bike tire, apple m3 player and a ? present and a hoverboard and a big LoL doll ball. Thank you. Dear Santa, What I really really really want…
Read MoreDear Santa – Part 8
Dear Santa: My first name is Landry, and I am 7 years old. I am in the 2nd grade at Ava Elementary. This Christmas I would like bike tire, apple m3 player and a ? pra voice modulator, nerf gun, a mask for nerf wars and a different mask. Thank you. Dear Santa: My first…
Read MoreDear Santa – Part 7
Dear Santa: My first name is Melane, and I am 7 years old. I am in the 1st grade at Skyline. This Christmas I would like xbox. I want for Christmas is Play Station. I Like RC blox and tablit and Rt nite, PS3 and minicaft. Thank you. Dear Santa: My first name is Ely,…
Read MoreDear Santa – Part 6
Dear Santa: My first name is Breelyn, and I am 7 years old. I am in the 1st grade at Ava Elementary. This Christmas I would like a baby puppy and LoLs. I also want an OMG doll. Thank you. Dear Santa: My first name is Ryan, and I am 8 years old. I am…
Read MoreDear Santa – Part 5
Dear Santa: My first name is Huntur, and I am 7 years old. I am in the second grade at Ava Elementary. This Christmas I would like a robot and an alligator robot and a cowboy hat. Thank you. ntleyand I am 9 years old. I am in the 4th grade at Ava Elem. This…
Read MoreDear Santa – Part 4
Dear Santa: My first name is Aiden, and I am 5 years old. I am in the K grade at Ava. This Christmas I would like a nerf RC car. Thank you. Dear Santa: My first name is Jax, and I am 6 years old. I am in the K grade at Ava. This Christmas…
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