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Dear Santa – Part 3
Dear Santa: My first name is Aaron, and I am 8 1/2 years old. I am in the 3rd grade at Ava Elementary. This Christmas I would like ta gaming PC so I can play my fav games called my summer car, GModg and Beam NG Drive. Thank you. Dear Santa: My first name is…
Read MoreFull Depth: Bears benefit from full squad
By Jason Hoekema / [email protected] MANSFIELD – The Ava Bears basketball team had a decisive win over the Norwood Pirates Monday, keeping the opponent’s offense to as little as five points in a quarter. It’s the 83rd Annual Mansfield Lions Invitational with Ava playing in the pool section in an otherwise irking tournament bracket. Their…
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Dear Santa – Part 2
Dear Santa: My first name is Michael, and I am 7 years old. I am in the 2nd grade at Ava Elementary. This Christmas I would like hoverboard, deirt bikes, four wheeler, iPhone pro, elf, R.c.car, nerf gon, XBox2 and XBoX TV setup. Thank you. Dear Santa: My first name is Garrett, and I am…
Read MoreCommunity Shows Tremendous Support
Jason Hoekema/Herald A special community pep rally was held last week showcasing tremendous support for the Ava High School football team. During the rally, Coach Dan Swofford, above, applauded the Bears for an outstanding season, and achieving state recognition. The public rally was held the evening prior to state finals, as the team departed Ava…
Read MoreHalftime in Mansfield: It’s Houston-Willow Springs vs. Ava-Conway
By Jason Hoekema / [email protected] MANSFIELD – The annual invitational is a unique opportunity to shine light on several teams at one location. It can also provide coaches scouting opportunities. Catching Up Monday featured two games – two games are played each day except Friday and on Saturday when play will begin at 4:30 P.M. –…
Read MoreAva R-1 School Board and School Bus Drivers at Odds Over Bus Cameras
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] The Ava R-1 School Board and local contracted bus drivers are once again at odds. The latest issue in the five-year-tension between the two groups is cameras that the school wants to install on the buses. On August 22nd, 2019 the Ava R-1 School Board approved $55,000 for the purchase of…
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