Representatives of businesses that made Ava's new football scoreboard possible were recognized prior to the Ava-Thayer game last Friday night. Wal-Mart, Jim's Body Shop and Cooper Lumber Co. contributed to make the purchase of the scoreboard possible. Pictured from left above are Rex Sawyer, athletic director at Ava High School; Wal-Mart representatives: Paul Peck, manager, Shelly Mitchell, Kim Baugh, Julia Hampton, Bridget Huff and Tara Johnson; from Jim's Body Shop: Dennis and Linda Collins; and representing Cooper Lumber: Erin Lansdown and Kenny Fleetwood. Also recognized was Larry Silvey (2nd from right), former coach and athletic director, for whom Silvey Field is recognized on the scoreboard; and at right is Ava Superintendent Dr. Brian Wilson.
