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• TetraBrazil Soccer Academy in June • British Soccer Camp in July

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Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, hosts two Challenger Sports soccer camps this summer.

TetraBrazil Soccer Academy
TetraBrazil Soccer Academy is Monday to Friday, June 5-9, for youth ages 6 to 18.

The camp combines training to music, learning Brazilian techniques, footwork, moves and training from Brazilian soccer coaches.

Campers may choose a half-day or full day camp option.

Fees are $169 for half-day with the choice of 9 a.m. to noon, or 1 to 4 p.m. camp, or $219 for full day, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Registration takes place online at www.challengersports.com.

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By Tim Glon

WORTHINGTON — Seniors Ashley Borchers (Russia) and Cully Gordon (Holmesville/West Holmes) (XC/Track) were honored as Ohio Northern's Clyde Lamb Award winners for 2016-17 by the Ohio Athletic Conference at a reception on Monday evening.

The prestigious Clyde A. Lamb Scholar-Athlete Awards are presented annually to a single male and a single female from each of the league's 10 institutions.

Criteria for the award include at least two years participation in an OAC-sponsored sport, senior status, a minimum grade point average of 3.00 and sportsmanlike conduct in a manner that has brought credit to the student-athlete and his or her institution.

Friday evening in the auditorium

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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 on a beautiful May Day. (Ken Collins photo)

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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.

Run along with Donald Robey on an ultra marathon

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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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