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Ada’s Spring Fever Follies “It’s a Musical”

Friday evening in the auditorium
Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, May 16, 2017

The popular Ada High School Spring Fever Follies will be held Friday, May 19, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.  

This year’s Follies titled "It's a Musical" features students performing solos, duets and large ensemble songs from musicals. 

Eighteen graduating choir members will be recognized during the program. The Ada Jrunior Varsity Singers will again be a part of this year's Follies. 

Over 40 1st-6th graders are "Broadway Bound" with numbers from The Lion King, Into the Woods and Get on Your Feet. 

General Admission is $5 at the door. The ticket office opens at 6 p.m.  Scott Henning is the choir director.

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In the air over Ada

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, May 16, 2017

In the air over Ada on a beautiful May Day. (Ken Collins photo)

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Gladys M Bradley 1938 - 2017

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, May 15, 2017

Gladys M. Bradley, age 79, died on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 5:38 p.m.at Vancrest of Ada.

          She was born on February 15, 1938 in Bluefield, West Virginia to Ervin James and Roxie (Prater) Bailey who preceded her in death. Gladys first married Robert Eldridge. She married Rickey Lynn Bradley on September 25, 2004 and he preceded her in death on December 10, 2015.

          Gladys was a homemaker.

          She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

          She was preceded in death by five brothers: Carlos, Franklin, Louis, Donald and Ervin Bailey, Jr.

          A graveside service will be held at a later date in Preston Cemetery, Alger.

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He'll tell you when the fun begins

Run along with Donald Robey on an ultra marathon
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 15, 2017

By Donald Robey

Note: Donald competed in the Dances with Dirt Gnaw Bone, 50-K run (ultra marathon) on May 13. Here is his account of the competition.

On a beautiful Saturday morning on May 13 I embarked on the greatest run of my life.

At 5:45 in the morning 43 courageous runners started out on a journey that would test every muscle in their body; 29 would complete that journey.

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Pottery by Steingass

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 15, 2017

Andrew Steingass, Ada, displayed his pottery at Saturday's Bluffton arts and crafts show. Steingass, an adjunct ONU art instructor, has a studio in rural Ada.

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Grace Nelson wins NWC girls' shot put, third in discus

Ada girls' finish 5th, boys' 6th at conference meet
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 15, 2017

Ada girls’ track and field team finished 5th and the boys’ team 6th in the Northwest Conference championship at Bluffton University. Grace Nelson, senior, brought home a first-place medal in the shot put.

CLICK HERE for individual results at the NWC meet.

Top four finishes for Ada boys’ included:
• Noah Mattson, sophomore, third, shot put, 43-5 ¼
• Brad Clum, sophomore, third, long jump, 18-9
• Alex Morgan, freshman, fourth, pole vault, 9-6
• Jake Agin, second, discus, 148-5 ½

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