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Page 10 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, March 10-March 16, 2022 667 N. Washington St., Rutherfordton , FREE QUOTES BY PHONE 828-287-3188 NC Lisence NC Lisence 1110 1110 P.W. P.W. 704-482-5096 704-482-5096 828-859-9773 828-859-9773 •Fire Ant Control Specialists •Rats •Ants •Roaches •Fleas •Termites •Termite Letters •Water Proofi ng •Moisture & Water Control •Mold Testing & Remediation www.goforthpest.com GHC Green hill concrete inc. • Foundations • Decorative Pool Deck • Large or Small slabs • Sidewalks • Retaining walls • Stained or Colored Decorative Concrete • Driveways • Stamped or Textured Concrete • Any concrete needs for the Industrial, Commercial, Residential Industry SERVICES INCLUDE: We offer local references from satisfied customers Free Estimates Locally Owned & Operated Lui Escalera 828-289-8462 Ghc_inc@yahoo.com OSHA CERTIFIED 15+ years of experience BS in Construction Management at WCU A couple with Polk County roots has made a generous donation to Isothermal Community College to support students headed to the Construction Trades program. Dennis and Wanda Gorges are making a signifi cant gift to the Isothermal Polk Foundation to fund a scholarship program for a graduate of Polk County Schools or a Polk County resident who is going into the Isothermal Construction Trades program. Wanda McCall Gorges was a native of Polk County. When she and Dennis recently tried to hire workers for some repairs and renovations at her family home off N.C. 108 on the edge of Polk County, they were surprised at the lack of availability of people in the construction business. The hope is that this scholarship will help remedy that shortage of workers. "We wanted to hire some local people to work on Dad's place, but we ended up having to hire workers from places like Gaffney and Hendersonville," said Wanda. Each year, a $1,000 scholarship will be made to one student or will be split among multiple students. It is likely that any of the recipients, as Polk County residents, will also be eligible for Powers Promise funding. So, money from the Gorges-McCall Scholarship can be used for supplies, technology, equipment, and other expenses incurred while enrolled in the program. "The hope is that starting with high schoolers in Polk County is that they have a connection to the area so they're more likely to stay," said Dennis. Dr. Thad Harrill, Isothermal's chief development offi cer, is excited about the new program. "When we think about workforce development and creating opportunity for our community, the construction trades are a big part of the picture," said Harrill. "These jobs are in demand; they can pay well; and a motivated individual can make a good living doing something they really enjoy." Harrill said that the recipients will be selected by administrators at Polk County Schools. Criteria include fi nancial need, recent graduation from PCS, and Polk County residency. Wanda and Dennis were on campus Wednesday for a tour of the Construction Trades area, led by the program's lead instructor, Michael Lyda. The group later toured Polk Central High School, Wanda's alma mater. "I really like the fact that the students get so much hands-on experience," said Dennis. "That's the best way for them to discover what they really like. If they haven't done it, they don't really know." For more information or to learn how to support the college, contact Harrill at tharrill@isothermal.edu or 828-395-1624. Donation will support Polk construction students Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. Photos Contributed. Dennis and Wanda Gorges are making a signifi cant gift to the Isothermal Polk Foundation to fund a scholarship program for a graduate of Polk County Schools going into the Isothermal Construction Trades program. The couple was on the Spindale campus recently to tour the Construction Trades facility with lead instructor Michael Lyda. Pictured are Joe Crowder (left to right), chair of the Isothermal Polk Foundation; Dr. Thad Harrill, Isothermal's chief development offi cer; Aaron Greene, superintendent of Polk County Schools; Dennis Gorges; Wanda Gorges; Dr. Margaret Annunziata, president; Leon Godlock, chair of the Isothermal Foundation; Dr. Greg Thomas, vice president of Academic and Student Affairs; and Michael Lyda, Construction Trades lead instructor. The Rutherford County Sports Hall Of Fame (RCSHOF) presented by Hardin's Drug, announced a strong incoming class of 10 individuals at a reception held in Rutherfordton recently 2022 marks the fi rst class since 2019 due to Covid, and the RCSHOF's fourth overall class since its founding in 2017. Radio personality Malcolm Watson revealed the inductees, many of whom were in attendance at the reception. Each individual was nominated for excellence in Athletics, Coaching or as an Overall Contributor. The RCSHOF CLASS OF 2022 is as follows: Jack Huss/Coach-Contributor, John Keeter/Coach, Tim McKeithan/Athlete, Bobby Reynolds/Coach, Gerard Lipscomb/Athlete, Ray Rice/Athlete-Coach, Wendy Henson Stafford/Athlete, Eric Starr/Athlete, Billy Ray Vickers/Athlete, and Lewis Young/Athlete. An induction Ceremony and Banquet to honor the RCSHOF Class of 2022 will be held on Thursday, May 5 at the ICC Foundation. Tickets for the event can be purchased at the Foundation Box Offi ce beginning March 15. For more information on the RCSHOF, visit their website at rcshof.org or the RCSHOF Facebook page. 2022 Sports Hall of Fame inductees announced Article Provided By: Jean Gordon The week of March 6-12, Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont will offi cially celebrate 110 years of the Girl Scout organization. On March 12, 1912, founder Juliette Gordon Low organized the fi rst Girl Scout troop in Savannah, Georgia. Since then, Girl Scouts has grown to over two million girl members and 500,000 adult members. For more than a century, the Girl Scout organization has built girls of courage, confi dence and character, who make the world a better place. Girl Scout Week is celebrated each March, starting with Girl Scout Sunday on March 6 and ending with Girl Scout Sabbath on a Saturday, March 12. The offi cial birthday is also celebrated on March 12. For more information about Girl Scouting in your local area or to learn more about joining or volunteering with Girl Scouts, please call 800-672-2148 or e-mail info@girlscoutsp2p.org. Girl Scouts turn 110 years old Article Provided By: Jean Gordon

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