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The Boys and Girls Club’s new capital campaign aims to make sure kids like these can enjoy the organization as they age into their teen years.

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Boys & Girls Club of Ada campaign looks to change families, change lives

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he Boys & Girls Club of Ada has touched the lives of many families in the community. It opened its doors in 1962 and has grown over the last fifty years, serving about 1,500 youth per year. They offer a variety of after-school programs, summer programs and sports programs among others.

One of the most pressing problems facing the organization, though, is space, the group's executive director Kyle Wilson said.

While their current facility is 10,000 square feet, it isn’t enough space to serve the teenage population of Ada’s community.

This is the reason that the Boys & Girls Club of Ada and their Board of Directors has launched a new capital campaign, “Building Dreams for Teens,” which has been in the planning stages for a couple years, Wilson said. The campaign to expand the local Boys & Girls Club involves two phases.

Phase One is a 20,000 square foot teen center, and then Phase Two will replace the current Boys & Girls Club, Wilson said.

This will provide a long-awaited update for their facility, but also allow them to better serve the community's teenage population.

Most kids stop coming to the club when they are in fifth or sixth grade, Wilson said.

One of the reasons for this is that there is no space for older students. A sixteen-yearold doesn’t necessarily want to hang out with an eight-year-old. Even though the students stop coming on a regular basis,

Wilson still sees them from time to time, like when the club hosts teen dances, he said.

“They come in and have respect for this place and the staff," Wilson said. "I can’t help but think that we made an impact on these kids when they were here, and if we had a place for these kids to come back and be more a part of it, I believe they would."

In order to attract more teens, they need spaces specifically for teenage activities so they can help them with their unique challenges and struggles, Wilson said. This new multi-purpose facility can fill this void. “By having a teen center, we’ll be able to reinforce and encourage teens to have a more productive life with a focus on education, health and wellness, and social responsibilities,” Wilson said.

The space can be used for basketball, wrestling, career day, robotics, culinary activities, dining, teen social events and health and wellness activities, Wilson said.

In fact, once the new space is constructed there is no limit to the new education and activities that can be offered to the community.

The Boys & Girls Club already has a tremendous impact on Ada’s community, but this project can expand the amount of outreach they can accomplish, Wilson said.

As of now, they already help families with after-school care and their summer program as well as providing soccer, basketball and wrestling.

One of the things that Wilson is most proud of, though, is their hot meal program, he said. Every kid that comes through their doors leaves with a hot meal, feeding them before they go home.

“There are a lot of kids that eat here and probably aren’t going to eat again until they get to school in the morning,” Wilson said.

Those interested in assisting with the “Building Dreams for Teens" capital campaign can contact the Boys & Girls Club by calling (580) 3323-3717 or emailing Wilson at kylewilson11@yahoo.com.

The organization is taking restricted donations specifically earmarked for this new campaign and not for use for other operational costs.

Wilson said he would be more than happy to sit down with anyone willing to help with the campaign as it would only be possible to finish construction with the help of the community.

“I truly believe that all kids have to be involved in something," Wilson said. "If a kid has something they are engaged in it helps keep them out of trouble and keeps them active and busy. The kids we get here are not usually involved in athletics, band, drama, and they might not be able to afford to go to the scouting programs, but they still need something to be a part of.”

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Young Professionals of Ada gather to improve career, community

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tarting out as a young professional can be a daunting task – whether having just moved into town or maybe simply new to a profession.

While some people find it easy to make new friends in their places of work, it can also be beneficial to network with others in the community and building relationships that can help them both personally and professionally, said Jaylea Thompson, the group's committee chair and liaison to the Ada Chamber of Commerce. An organization known as the Young Professionals of Ada exists to help build these connections while also providing leadership and community service opportunities.

Even though they are called young professionals, there is no age range, Thompson said.

“There is no age limit," Thompson said.

"It is for the young or young at heart.”

There are three main aspects to the organization – networking, leadership and service, Thompson said.

The organization defines itself as "a group of professionals that can come together with leadership opportunities, networking opportunities, and community service opportunities.”

Leadership opportunities are presented in many ways, Thompson said. The committee is made up of eight young professionals who help provide a clear vision for their organization.

While this is a leadership position, they also allow each committee member to take charge of individual projects, bringing in other non-committee members to help organize these events, Thompson said. This gives the newer members a chance to show their leadership in the community as well as providing important experience delegating tasks to others.

Another opportunity that is equal parts leadership and networking is their monthly Leadership Lunch, Thompson said.

The second Tuesday of every month, the Young Professionals of Ada meet in the community room of The Perfect Blend from 12-1 p.m. for lunch, Thompson said.

They always invite a distinguished guest from Ada. Lunch costs $10 and is catered by a local business, Thompson said. They do ask that attendees to RSVP if they are planning on

Young Professionals of Ada members Philip Thompson, Trevor Sutton, Cameron Gillisipie, Riley Harpole, Ashia Hillman, Joy Moon, Jaylea Thompson and Jessica Beck stand ready to build opportunities through networking, leadership and service.

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joining the lunch so planners know how much to order.

This lunch gives attendees the chance to learn from someone else’s experience while also networking with an expert in the field and other young professionals, Thompson said.

“We have experienced professionals come in and tell their story and how they started, so you are networking with those professionals, but you also have time to network with your peers as well,” Thompson said.

For those who cannot make the Leadership Lunch, the group also hosts a happy hour at Vintage 22 on the second Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m., Thompson said. This allows for even more networking, though in a smaller, more intimate group.

Other networking opportunities arise all the time, Thompson said. Sometimes the Young Professionals of Ada will decide to go to Remington Park together, or they will host a hamburger fry at the park.

They are considering hosting a 90s Night at Vintage 22 in the future, Thompson said.

They try to make the events as varied as possible so everyone can have a chance to attend – whether those interested have a family or are single.

Another component of this organization comes in community service, Thompson said. They don’t have one specific charity or cause that they support, but rather leave it up to the members and the committee to find opportunities to serve.

Sometimes members will volunteer as a group at organizations like PAWS or Abba’s Tables, Thompson said. They also help with other community events like Ada Fest and the 1901 Festival.

Soon, they will be helping with a 5K, Thompson said. They try to support a various number of causes that help improve the community, making it better for everyone.

The Young Professionals of Ada are involved in making their community better while also providing opportunities to their members, Thompson said. Since they are a subcommittee of the Ada Chamber of Commerce this means that even more doors are open, connecting these “young” members with their more established counterparts in the community.

Thompson, gives all credit to her fellow committee members: Jessica Beck, Cameron Gillispie, Tavarie Hamilton, Riley Harpole, Joy Moon, Trevor Sutton and Philip Thompson.

"All credit to my committee because there is no way I could do it by myself,” Thompson said.

Those interested in joining the Young Professionals of Ada can find more information on their Facebook page.

They list all their events and are available by direct message.

Those who would like to be added to their email list can contact Thompson at jthompson@visionbankok.com. www.adahub.com • 7

Rylee Haynes, Kylie Haynes and Brayleigh Stephens talk shop in the dugout during a softball game at the new Ada Sports Complex.

The new Ada Sports Complex will host city and regional softball events with plans to add baseball and other sport facilities in the future PHOTOS BY ANGELA MARTIN

Ada Sports Complex ready to field some outdoor summer fun

BY SUNNIE DAWN SMITH

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ummer has arrived with all its possibilities for outdoor fun.

One of the newest local facilities for these kinds of activities is the Ada Sports Complex, located at 1020 Egypt Road on the bypass across from CLEET. The complex officially opened on April 26.

This sports complex is a great resource for the community while also bringing in people from out of town, said Scott Lowrance, parks and public facilities director for the City of Ada. During the short time it has been open the Ada Sports Complex has already hosted one softball tournament and a hitting camp with renowned University of Oklahoma softball player, Lauren Chamberlain. Both events brought in people from all over the state.

In the fall there is planned a junior high softball tournament hosted by Ada, Byng and Latta schools. These events bring money into Ada’s community and make it a destination point in Oklahoma, Lowrance said.

While the Ada Sports Complex brings in people from out of town, it also functions as an important asset for Ada’s community, Lowrance said. The softball complex gives local T-ball and softball leagues a nice place to play.

Through the City of Ada there are five different leagues dependent on age.

T-Ball Minor is for girls ages three and four while T-Ball Major is for ages five and six. They have machine pitch softball for girls eight and under and also ages 10 and under and 12 and under leagues that are both kid-pitch. The leagues go through June with a tournament in July. The fall leagues will begin in August.

The importance of these activities in the community cannot be underestimated, Lowrance said.

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“Not only does it benefit young kids because they become more associated with others, but it also teaches discipline, teamwork and other things that will make you a stronger person in life,” Lowrance said.

“And to have multiple leagues and multiple ages involved in sports will make better citizens.”

While this complex already provides many activities in Ada’s community, this is only the beginning, city officials have said.

Phase one of the project was the softball complex, which has been completed.

However, phase two will add four baseball fields, and phase three will add a flat field for flag football and soccer, according to city officials.

There will also be walking trails and more playground structures adding onto the already beautiful park and ponds, Lowrance said. Once the sports complex is completed, they will be able to host even more events like cross-country meets.

The sports complex is only one part of summer fun in Ada, though, Lowrance said. Citizens have come to him with ideas to make their community better.

“People ask for things, and we listen,” Lowrance said. “We try to make these opportunities and do things that people like to enjoy.”

One thing to look forward to is the summer movies in the park. Beginning at dusk on June 23 the city will show “Sing,” and on Aug. 7 there will be a screening of “The Secret Life of Pets.” Both events take place in Wintersmith Park.

While the city has hosted Movie Night at Wintersmith Park before, this summer they are adding two new venues. On July 14, they will show “Field of Dreams” at the Ada Sports Complex along with Dive-In Movies at the Wintersmith Aquatic Center on June 13 with “Surf ’s Up” and July 11 with

“Moana.”

Other events come directly from community suggestions, Lowrance said. People said they wanted lap swim and water aerobics, and the city listened.

Citizens asked for a special needs night at the Wintersmith Aquatic Center, and now it will happen on June 27 and July 25, Lowrance said. The facility will be reserved just for special needs students and their families.

Also, this July 4 swimmers can watch the fireworks from the cool comfort of the pool, which will close fifteen minutes after fireworks finish, Lowrance said.

To find more information about these and other events that are scheduled in the future, residents and visitors can log on to the City of Ada – Recreation Facebook page. This page holds information about some events that are not posted elsewhere.

Such events include “Pop-Up Play” activities for kids 9 a.m. to noon every Tuesday this summer at various locations that will be announced on the Facebook page the day before, according to the city. These activities will have street fun for kids, including Imagination Playground blocks, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, games and snacks.

Lowrance has held his current position for fourteen months, and he said he has tried to take the parks and recreation department in a new direction with a specific vision for Ada’s community.

“It has been a good transition,” Lowrance said. “We have been busy, but it has been a good kind of busy. We are doing a lot of great things that people can take advantage of and we are excited.”

Those with suggestions for activities and events can contact Lowrance at scott. lowrance@adaok.com or call him at (580) 436-6300 ext. 232.

Ada Shakespeare Company dons togas to recreate 'Caesar' in the park

BY SUNNIE DAWN SMITH

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mong Shakespeare’s plays, one of the the play “Julius Caesar.” never acted before in any play, Martin said. most well-known is “Julius Caesar.”

This is even more exciting to him because Sam Baker – the actor cast as Brutus – Most schools teach this work of literature they are proving themselves as hardworkhas a similar view of this character, he said. in high school, and while all the minor plot ing and dedicated actors, learning the craft He thinks that the reason Shakespeare’s points might fall away with time it is difunder his direction and with the support of characters are so universal and timeless ficult to forget the assassination is because they are so complex. scene.

They always want multiple things Because of this, Shawn at the same time but aren’t really Martin, a member of the Ada sure about which course of action Shakespeare Company (ASC), to take. said he has wanted to direct a This is also one of the reaproduction of “Julius Caesar” sons why Baker likes performfor years, and now he has his ing Shakespeare; the complexity chance. makes it a fun challenge as an “Julius Caesar” will be peractor, he said. Brutus is no excepformed at 7 p.m. June 22-24 tion. the Wintersmith Park Amphi“When I talked to (Martin) theater. This show is free to the about his vision of the play and public, though donations are what he had in mind for Brutus Ada Shakespeare Company actors perform a version of the bard’s “The Tempest” in a more accepted and appreciated. modern setting last year for Shakespeare in the Park. The company will perform a more classic something just clicked,” Baker Martin has been thinking “Julius Caesar” this year. said. “Here is a man who does PHOTOS SUBMITTED about his ideas for this show for something he knows is wrong a couple of years, he said. He for what he believes is the right originally wanted to do a production on the the rest of the cast. reasons. He's willing to give up everything This play gives everyone – no matter how Ides of March, because of its significance in for his country and in his passion just ends small a part – their own moment to shine. the play. However, the show got postponed. up making things worse. There are parallels “I’m looking forward to seeing how the When the company was trying to decide to all our lives in that. It's just done on a what they wanted to do for a summer show, actors bring the roles to life,” Martin said. bigger scale.”

“Even in the smaller roles there’s lots of the idea of “Caesar” came up again, and Pre-production donations are also acgood juicy bits for everybody to play with.

Martin asked to direct it. cepted through a gofundme account under Everybody gets a good moment. There is “It’s kind of a good time for it,” Martin the name “ASC2017.” said. “With a lot of the turmoil that is going lots of room for people to play and have For more information about this profun. And that’s always fun for me to get to on in the world, it is rather timely again.” duction, or other upcoming productions, see everybody get their own moment in the Martin has more than 40 years of experivisit and like Ada Shakespeare Company’s sun.” ence in the theater, he said. He is a seaFacebook page or follow them on Twitter @ The part of “Julius Caesar” that attracted soned veteran when it comes to both acting adashakespeare.

Martin’s attention the most was the assasand directing. sination, he said. He had some ideas about While Martin loves both acting and directing, acting comes much easier to him, how to stage this scene that he had never seen before. he said.

Specifically, he has always found the “Anyone who has played cowboys and Indians has acted,” Martin said. “Being on a character of Brutus to be particularly intriguing, Martin said. There is great constage is no different.” flict and turmoil in this character.

Directing, though, is a special challenge “What if you find out that your best that Martin said he really appreciates. As friend, who is like a brother to you, is a director, he is responsible for the whole planning another terrorist attack like 9/11 cast, not just himself. He must make sure or the OKC bombing?” Martin said when that everyone is doing what they are suptrying to describe the character’s actions posed to do. in the play. “What if it was imminent and One of the things that makes this show there was no time to contact authorities? easier for him is the cast he has chosen, What must that be like to realize that you Martin said. There are many seasoned had to do something but in order to do it veterans of the theater in this show with you had to betray your best friend?” decades of experience between them.

Questions like this are ancient yet modYet, there are also many actors that are ern, Martin said. Questions like this haunt new to Shakespeare and some who have www.adahub.com • 9

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Art scene in Ada gains ‘Momentum’ hosting film, new media event

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of Friday's keynote speaker momentous arts event took place in the comJohn Waters, acclaimed direcmunity May 19 and 20. tor of films such as "Pink Momentum – a series of Flamingos," "Hairspray" and art exhibits that happen "Cry-Baby." throughout Oklahoma sponWaters spoke for an hour sored by the Oklahoma Viand a half, even taking quessual Arts Coalition (OVAC) tions from the audience.

– came to Ada to showcase There were storms that evefilm and new media. ning and when the power was For years Momentum knocked out, Waters simply would host exhibits exclumade a joke and continued sively in OKC and Tulsa. speaking as the audience lit This year, for the first time him with their phones. ever it brought its offerings While events like Momento Ada. tum bring art, culture and a Momentum is for artdifferent perspective to Ada’s Left: Samantha Dillehay was one of the two curators responsible for putting together the offerings at Moists age 30 and under and community, they also have mentum: Ada. Right: Julius the Robot’s “Pink Hell” was one of the new media spotlight exhibits at Momenusually focuses on the more tum: Ada. economic impact. The box ofPHOTOS BY ANGELA MARTIN traditional art forms – paintfice at Hallie Brown Ford Fine ing, sculpture and printmakArts Center sold 688 tickets out to be Outsider Art," Dillehay said. "It is ing, said Brad Jessop, acting dean of ECU's important to present a different perspective for the John Waters talk, according to event College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences officials. Attendees came from Oklahoma and present an opportunity for the viewer (CLASS). This one, however, was different.

City, Tulsa and other surrounding areas. to get out of their comfort zone.”

"Film and new media have always sufThere were also visitors from Dallas The two-day event had multiple things to fered because they require unique spaces, and some from as far as Wyoming and experience. and other Momentum exhibits could not Baltimore, who came to Ada and stayed in Friday night music was originally schedprovide enough of that type of space so hotels, ate in restaurants and shopped duruled on the Plaza but had to be moved into OVAC decided it would be wise to create a ing the day, according to event officials. In Ataloa theater because of the weather. Our special Momentum for film and new media fact on that Friday night some hotels were Mother’s Martyr and Bass Lord Mother —computer generated art, environmental completely booked, and many others had Mother both performed.

Saturday night works, installations, performance and those very few rooms available. three bands performed on the plaza: Porch kinds of things as well as film and video Momentum would not have been possible Mice, Em & the Mother Superiors and art," said Jessop, who is also ECU's director without the strong level of community inBowlsey. of the school of fine arts. volvement and support from sponsors, JesOn both Friday and Saturday attendECU was the perfect place to host such sie said, including The Chickasaw Nation, ees could see short films in two different an event, Jessop said. While Momentum is James R. Neal Law Firm, Redland Childers ECU locations at the Estep Center and the usually specific to Oklahoma artists, this Architects, OG&E, Mercy Hospital, Deanna Chalmers Herman Theater.

These short one was opened up to all artists under age and David Piercy, Stephen Kovash, Brad films ran for 45 minutes with a 15-minute 30 from the Mid-America Arts Alliance Jessop, Brigette Jones, Anne Nichole, Jason intermission, and then would loop to the states because film and new media is such a Flinn, Allied Arts, OVAC and ECU. beginning again. specialized niche.

This event was good for artists, but it was The Pogue Gallery at ECU hosted a Artists from Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, also good for the Ada community, Jessie visual art exhibit featuring photography, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas said. were invited to submit their works, and five computer generated art and a vending "For the artists it is an opportunity to get machine like those at a grocery store or of these seven states were represented in recognition for their work, get some feedMexican restaurant. the finished product. Momentum: Ada had back, work with curators, work in a profesThe exhibits went beyond ECU, though. two curators in Bryan Cardinale-Powell sional exhibition space," Jessop said. "For The Grandview on Main Street was also a from Oklahoma City University and Sam the community, exposure to new art forms part of Momentum, hosting the spotlight Dillehay from ECU. is good and the diversity of the voices will Dillehay started out as an emerging cura- art exhibits featuring Julius the Robot's be intriguing to some. But there is also a "Pink Hell" and Laurence Myers Reese's tor for Momentum OKC a few years ago, financial aspect of it. Bringing at least 500 "RE: Season 10 Audition (FTM Plz Conbut she said she was excited to have this out-of-towners to town, they will stay in sider)." new role for a new Momentum. our hotels, eat our food, buy our gas. That One of the most widely publicized mo"I considered curating a show that was ments of Momentum: Ada came in the form brings at least $62,500 into town.” somehow themed and that theme turned www.adahub.com • 11

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SATURDAYS IN JUNE

4pm $1,200 hot seat drawing

Must be a Hot Rewards Club member. Must be present and wagered on the day of the drawing to qualify. 18 to enter. Valid ID required.

FireLake casino reserves the right to cancel or change any promotion without further notice.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17TH

The first 200 customers that earn 15 points between 5pm and 9pm on June 17th will receive a Father’s Day Gift and a $5 free play.

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Patrons must report to players club for verification. Once it has been established that the points were earned properly, the $5 free play will be put on their account, and they will be given their gift. If a patron earns the correct number of points, but all gifts have been dispersed, the patron is still eligible for the $5 free play.