COLUMBUS - Ada junior Noah Mattson finished ninth in the shot put at the Div. III state track and field meet at Columbus in the Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium Friday afternoon.
Mattson recorded a best effort of 50-1.75 on his fifth toss Friday in flight two. His first throw went 49-8.25, followed by a foul. On try three, he put the shot 49-6.5.
His fourth effort covered 49-8.25, followed by the 50-1.75 throw. Mattson's sixth and last toss covered 50-1.
What potion is the mad scientist and his cohort cooking up now? If you go to the Ada First United Methodist Church between June 25-29 for Vacation Bible School, you’ll find out.
Dave Lusk and Amy Dennis (pictured) will lead the science portion of VBS for ages 3 to 3rd grade.
The theme this year is “Faith Lab,” which is a science-based program. Students in grades 4-6 will participate in community service projects.
The Monday-Friday VBS runs from 5-7:30 p.m. The church is located at 3O1 N. Main. Registration is available at adaumc.org.
An Aqua Zumba class will be taught at the Ada Pool beginning Saturday. Lynne Scott will lead the class in its fast-paced routine from 12:10 until 12:55 p.m. each Saturday throughout the summer. This year she has added a weekly Wednesday class from 7:10 until 7:55 p.m. Lynne is a certified Aqua Zumba instructor and holds classes on terra firma, as well. There is no need to preregister for Aqua Zumba. The cost is $5 per session. One may join anytime.
By Monty Siekerman
The Ada Public Library summer reading program kicks off on Saturday, starting with music. The sign up for the program will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Bagpipers will perform at 10 a.m. and a steel drum band will play at 11 a.m. There will be face painting, 4-H animals, Touch-a-Truck, and the Friends of the Library used book sale.
American Red Cross swimming lessons will be held at the Ada Municipal Swimming Pool on July 16-20 (M-F) and July 23-27 (M-F). Children ages 5 and older by July 16, 2018 and adults are welcome to sign-up for lessons. Saundra Neely, volunteer water safety instructor, will be in charge of the lessons.
The registration fee will be $3 per student. The program is limited to the first 75 students; and 25 students per level. Those interested are asked to complete the accompanying form for each swimmer with the $3 fee.
