Charles F. “Chuck” Smith, Jr., 61, passed away on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, in the early morning due to an auto accident.
He was born on Aug. 12, 1959 in Washington, D.C., to Charles and Etta (Kearns) Smith, Sr. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Harrod.
Chuck worked as an independent insurance agent. He was a member of the Abundant Life Assembly of God Church in Kenton. Chuck was always generous with his time, money and love. He loved people, Mexican food and was known as the “Cookie Man.” Chuck especially loved his children and grandchildren.
You have to be a long-time Ada resident to recognize this once-familiar business, Hal and Jean's Barbecue. It was located a 111 Central Aveue and had an easy phone number to remember: 4521. Just don't try dialing it; you'll need an operator's assistance.
This advertisement is from the Ada High School yearbook of 1951. In the photo are Janice Irwin, serving the boss's daughter, Jean Van Atta.
Ohio Northern University pharmacy student Trate DeVolld recently received the 2020 Grossomanides Scholarship from the Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Foundation.
He is one of only 12 recipients to receive a national scholarship from the foundation this year.
DeVolld, a fifth-year pharmacy student, is a collegiate brother of the Gamma Delta Chapter of Kappa Psi at Ohio Northern, through which he has held executive leadership roles and served dozens of committee terms.
Students at Ohio Northern University's Child Development Center are completely engaged in the center's recent dinosaur project. It's based off the interest of the children, according to June Zimmerman, center director.
A booster application is attached at the bottom of this story.
Ada Music Boosters invite community members to be a Booster this school year.
The organization’s membership drive is now underway. The boosters are involved in many aspects of the school’s music program including purchasing choir robes, uniforms, instruments, costumes, props and music.
Booster officers this school year are:
Amanda Robirds, president
Sarah DeGroff, treasurer
Claudia Crawford, assistant treasurer
Michelle Frazier, secretary
Amy Morgan and Arlene Allison, fundraising
Jamie Hunsicker, parent involvement volunteer
