Lawrence's Hereford named to
national dams of distinction list
Samuel E. Lawrence of Avilla was recently recognized by the American Hereford Association (AHA) for producing one cow named to the Dams of Distinction list.
“These are the most efficient cows in the Hereford breed”, said Craig Huffhines, AHA’s Executive Secretary. They have met the strictest requirements for early calving, reproductive efficiency, calving intervals of no greater than one year, and weaning weight ratios in the top end of the breeder’s herd.
Some 1,941 cows were named to the prestigious list for this year. A complete listing of the cows and the 639 breeders who produced them is available from the American Hereford Association or the AHA’s internet web site at http://www.hereford.org. An article reviewing Dams of Distinction is published in the April 2010 issue of Hereford World Magazine, the breed’s official publication.
Fritz is honored by YWCA as good man
Avilla man honored as part of the YWCA’s annual 100 Good Men campaign.
Daniel Fritz of Avilla was recognized as a man that exemplifies the YWCA’s mission, who is role model for healthy, positive, and empowering relationships. Fritz along with men from across Northeast Indiana will be guest of the Fort Wayne TinCaps at the July 6 home game against the Bowling Green Hot Rods. These men will be recognized on the field during a pregame ceremony at the July 6th TinCaps home game.
Avilla Council special meeting to hire fire chief
This will serve as notice that the Avilla Town Council will meet in special session on Wednesday, June 30 at 6:30 pm. to consider hiring an employee, a new fire chief. John Brazzell was hired this week as fire chief, replacing his father, Terry Brazzell.
Avilla Chamber of Commerce Festival
Fireworks AT DUSK in the park
From Noon – 8:00pm in the park
Food in the Park
(pork burgers, walking tacos, nachos & cheese, hotdogs to name a few…)
Games in the Park
(kid games like ring toss, sawdust treasure hunt, ball toss, bean bag toss.)
Baby Contest at Community Building
(all day penny votes ending at 5 pm. Winner announced at the talent contest)
Kiddy King & Queen Contest at Pavilion
(Starts at 1 pm for ages 4 – 7)
Car Cruise In at McDonald’s in Avilla:
(cruise-in from 1 pm until 4:30 pm, then watch them in the parade)
Parade down Main Street
(line up at 5 pm, parade starts at 6 pm, call 897-2603 for more information)
Talent Contest at Pavilion
(different age groups, 4 years old and up, individual, groups, any talent, starts at 7 pm)
Other events that day include Paul Stout Country band at Kavito’s Bar, 10 p.m. to 2 p.m., no cover.
Hey’s Tap will host entertainment on Saturday night too. It’s not know yet what that is. An earlier report of a karaoke contest was changed by Hey’s after our deadline.
Cougar seen eating deer in Avilla
According to Avilla police, a cougar was seen in a field southeast of Cranberry Acres eating a deer carcas. A homeowner took a photo and called police.
Department of Natural Resources was called and they advised that it was possible that a wild cougar could be in this area. It was also learned that cougars are territorial animals and maintain home ranges up to 100 miles.
There have been only 10 fatalities in the past 100 years involving humans and cougars.
Avilla police request that if anybody sees the cougar that they call 911. And remind residents to keep dogs and cats close to home.
Mall-NooZ editor Julie Scher saw the rear of a large tan animal run into the bushes along Baseline Rd. last Friday afternoon, across from the bait store which sits on the south side of the road. She thought it was a loose cow, but when her car got to the spot where she spotted the back end of the animal, the brush was very dense, which made her wonder how a cow could get through it.
One Avilla police officer told the Mall-NooZ that there have been reports of wild cougars in Allen County.
Oak Farm Montessori Middle School
Breaks Ground for New Education Structure
Avilla — Oak Farm Montessori Middle School’s students conducted a
groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, for the construction of a new barn on the Oak Farm Montessori School campus this summer.
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