She survived a suicide attempt and is sharing her story. Emma Benoit spoke Monday night at the Waubun Ogema School about her decision to end her life eight years ago. Benoit’s gunshot wound didn’t kill her, but it left her with a spinal cord injury that has her confined to a wheelchair. What came as…
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A young woman who survived a suicide attempt is in the area this week to talk about mental health. Emma Benoit will speak Monday night at Waubun High School at 6. Then on Tuesday, she will be at the Ada-Borup-West School at 6. On both nights, a documentary about Emma called “My Ascension” will be…
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The Ada Borup West School is looking for help in the food services. They are in need of individuals looking for occasional work as substitute for a 7am to 1:30pm shift. Also, the Ada Borup West School is looking to hire workers for the Summer Meals Program. This is a four day per week position…
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The Ada-Borup-West Choir students took part in the Sub-Section Solo Contest last week. There were five Superior (state medal) ratings:Jessica Williams “Homeward Bound”Emily Johnson “Wind of the Western Sea”Zara Bakke “All the Pretty Little Horses”Amelya Hyde “Angels Through the Night” (Best Of Day designation) Nellie Todd “I Dreamed a Dream” (Best Of Day designation) There…
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There’s going to be a community gathering at Ada-Borup-West School this coming Wednesday evening…where everyone is invited to meet at the flagpole and pray. Ada resident Josh Visser talks about the event. There was a similar gathering at Ada-Borup-West last year before school started. Visser says there was a good turnout last year. Visser says…
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Have you ever seen the obstacle course on the TV show American Ninja Warrior and thought you’d like to try it? You’ll have your chance Saturday, May 18 at Ada-Borup-West High School. Jared Greer, who has competed several times on the show, will bring his obstacle course to Ada. He talks about the course and…
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You can learn how to spot severe weather conditions before they reach your neighborhood. There’s a Skywarn class put on by the National Weather Service coming to Ada next week. Norman County Emergency Management Director Garry Johanson has details. There is no charge for the Skywarn class. Again, it’s Thursday, May 9 at 7pm at…
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The Ada-Borup-West High School choirs will hold their annual spring concert Tuesday night at 6:30. Choir Director Tanya Kemper says this year’s spring concert is a little earlier than usual. Kemper says Ada-Borup-West will also host a musical competition this Wednesday. Wednesday’s competition is open to the public. Kemper reminds you that school will still…
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Recently, Ada-Borup-West High School held a career exploration day for the sophomore class. Ada-Borup-West Counselor Allie Lien talks about the event. Katie Vasey, a community health specialist with Essentia Health, suggested the idea of a career day to Lien and says the experience was an eye-opener for the students. Several other Ada area businesses were…
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For over twenty years, R&J Broadcasting has honored area high school students with its Good Student Award. Sunday night, this year’s award winners were invited to a banquet at Ada-Borup-West High School. And for the first time, one of the students was presented a $750 scholarship from Jacobson Body Shop of Solway, the presenting sponsor…
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