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Thursday, August 20-August 26, 2020 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 3 Outdoor Truths................................9 Rutherford County Weather...........17 Fast Way Oil Kids Corner................18 Community Calendar.....................18 Business & Services Directory.......15 Obituaries................................20-21 Classified Ads.........................12-13 Local Churches............................19 O tdoor Tr ths 9 I n s i d e T h i s W e e k I n s i d e T h i s W e e k ©Community First Media Community First Media 720 S CHURCH ST., 720 S CHURCH ST., FOREST CITY FOREST CITY Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm 828-245-7274 828-245-7274 Hwy. 221A, Hwy. 221A, CAROLEEN CAROLEEN Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-2pm Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-2pm 828-657-5353 828-657-5353 VACCINES VACCINES VACCINES VACCINES HARDIN'S DRUG VACCINE CURB SERVICE HARDIN'S DRUG PHARMACISTS WILL HARDIN'S DRUG PHARMACISTS WILL BE GLAD TO COME OUT TO YOUR CAR BE GLAD TO COME OUT TO YOUR CAR TO ADMINISTER YOUR VACCINE. TO ADMINISTER YOUR VACCINE. 2020-FLU VACCINE ARRIVING SOON AUGUST NATIONAL AUGUST NATIONAL AVAILABLE: AVAILABLE: FLU, FLU, PNEUMONIA- PNEUMONIA- TDAPT, TDAPT, SHINGLES SHINGLES LORDY, LORDY LOOK WHO'S 40! FROM YOUR DAD 40 40 t h t h BRANDON TAYLOR AUGUST 21 Mountain Village Mountain Village Chalets & Cabins Chalets & Cabins ~FOR RENT~ ~FOR RENT~ 1 to 5 Bedrooms All Have Hot Tubs & Fireplaces 950 Main St. Chimney Rock, NC 704-472-3100 704-482-4888 704-472-5219 Thirteen Isothermal Community College staff and faculty members were recognized this week for making outstanding contributions to the institution's learning environment. The Willard L. Lewis Staff Award and the Golden Apple Awards were presented Monday when faculty and staff gathered for a socially distant and face-covered Convocation 2020 at the Foundation Performing Arts and Conference Center. The winners of this year's Robert Wendell Eaves Distinguished Teaching Award and the Alumni of the Year – both usually given at the college graduation ceremony – were also presented. The Golden Apple Awards, given since 2006, were developed by Isothermal's Learning Strategies Taskforce as a way to recognize college employees who "dedicate their time and talents to create a college environment where learning can fl ourish." The Golden Apple winners were Philip Bailey, Reagan Bowman, Andrew Bradshaw, Laurie Ebert, Jo James, Melissa Johnson, Johnathan Jones, Tanya Jones, Rachel Mercantini and Marian Price. The Tanner Awards were presented to Johnathan Jones and Rachel Mercantini. The Tanner family has been involved with Isothermal since the college's beginning. S.B. Tanner, Sr., was one of the early supporters of the effort to create the college. His son, the late Jimmy Tanner, was named to Isothermal's fi rst Board of Trustees in 1964. He continued to serve as a trustee until 2007, distinguishing himself as the longest serving member in the history of that body. The Lewis Award was presented to Dee Dee Barnard, the Administrative Assistant to the President and Director of Special Events. That award is named for Dr. Willard L. Lewis, the college's former president, who placed a great emphasis on the importance staff plays in Isothermal's mission to "improve life through learning." Barnard has been a devoted employee of Isothermal Community College since 2010. She is also and Isothermal alumna. She was described by co-workers as one who makes a positive difference in every level of the organization. "It is truly a gifted person who possesses the skill necessary to organize, negotiate, create, see the big picture while taking care of the smallest of details," said Stephen Matheny, vice president of Administrative Services, as he presented the Lewis Award. "Dee Dee is willing to learn new things, effi cient in daily work, willing to assist others, whole hearted toward the College's success, loving and caring toward students and employees, has excitement which is contagious (in a good way), one who always goes above and beyond, unselfi sh, the most effi cient at what they do, works well with others, a model for other employees, overall a valuable resource for Isothermal Community College." Vice President Thad Harrill presented the Tanner Awards to Jones and Mercantini before presenting the Alumni of the Year Award to Katlin Wright Mitchell, a 2013 graduate who serves as the teaching assistant in the Business Sciences Learning Lab. "She patiently assists students in reaching their academic goals," said Harrill. "Regardless of the situation, Katlin always acts and responds in a way that is professional, humble, and kind. No situation that arises in the lab catches her off guard. She seeks assistance for students that may need food, power, and water. She goes above and beyond to remove barriers for our students." The Golden Apples were given by Dr. Dolly Horton, Isothermal's vice president of Academic and Student Services. President Walter Dalton was on hand to congratulate all of the recipients. The Golden Apple Award Committee made the selections on criteria including the exhibition of a commitment to excellence; the nurturing of a climate of integrity, care, and respect for individuals; demonstration of initiative to resolve problems or improve processes that benefi t the college; demonstration of a cooperative spirit and willingness to help others that exceeds job expectations; and serving as an inspiration to others. Awards Ceremony Highlights ICC Convocation Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. Photos Contributed. Staff at Isothermal Community College social distanced and wore face coverings for the Convocation 2020. Dee Dee Barnard receives the 2020 Willard L. Lewis Staff Award from President Walter Dalton (left) and Stephen Matheny, vice president of Administrative Services. Barnard is Isothermal's administrative assistant to the president and director of special events. Spend it here, keep it here! Spend it here, keep it here! BUY LOCAL LOCAL

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