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Thursday, February 10-February 16, 2022 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 3 Classified Ads.........................22-23 Rutherford County Weather...........16 Fast Way Oil Kids Corner...............15 Community Calendar.....................15 Business & Services Directory.......13 Obituaries................................18-19 Local Churches............................20 Outdoor Truths................................9 Classified Ads 22 23 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 South Church Street, 720 South Church Street, Forest City Forest City 828-245-7274 828-245-7274 Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm Locally Owned and Operated Highway 221A, Highway 221A, Caroleen Caroleen 828-657-5353 828-657-5353 Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-2pm Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-2pm MODERNA AND PFIZER BOOSTER VACCINES AVAILABLE 2021-2022 FLU VACCINES AVAILABLE SHINGLES-PNEUMONIA-Tdap vaccines also available • WALK IN • WALK IN • NO • NO APPOINTMENT APPOINTMENT NEEDED NEEDED • RAPID TEST • RAPID TEST RESULTS RESULTS AVAILABLE AVAILABLE WITHIN 15 WITHIN 15 MINUTES MINUTES HOME TEST- NEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED NEW PRICE- $19.98 PER TEST ALL TESTS ARE CASH- USE YOUR RECEIPT TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR INSURANCE FOR ANY POTENTIAL REIMBURSEMENT FREE COVID MASK AVAILABLE AS OUR SUPPLY LAST LIMIT 3 PER PERSON Dr. Thad Harrill has been named chief development offi cer of Isothermal Community College, President Margaret Annunziata said Friday. Harrill will oversee the college's Rutherford and Polk foundations, which support innovative programming, scholarships, and other activities at the college. This move is designed to put an emphasis on resource development, partnerships, and fundraising to greater impact Isothermal's mission. "One of Thad's great strengths is his ability to develop relationships," said Dr Annunziata. "This position is designed to capitalize on that strength and to bring greater resources to the college, so we can better serve our students and our community. Isothermal has a great story to tell and we believe Thad is the one to tell it far and wide." Harrill has been Isothermal's vice president of Community and Workforce Development since 2009. In that role, he supervised the college's Continuing Education, Customized Training, Small Business Center, and Polk Center areas. He also led the college's grant writing efforts, the alumni association and the two non-profi t foundations. "The Rutherford and Polk foundations conducted a strategic planning process during the past year," said Annunziata. "What became very apparent is that we need someone at the helm of the college's fundraising and development efforts in a full-time capacity. Dr. Harrill is that person. These areas have been part of his responsibility for years. However, our boards of these foundations, along with our trustees and executive staff, believe greater focus on these areas will signifi cantly increase value and opportunity for the college and those it serves. "The funding Isothermal receives from the state, though much appreciated and critical in supporting basic operations, doesn't allow for innovation, program development, and responsiveness to community needs at the speed of business, which is necessary to prepare our students for the careers of the future." Harrill said he is excited about the change. "Serving the people of Rutherford, Polk, and for that matter, the people of North Carolina, is one of the great joys of my life," he said. "My hope is to continue to excel in making things better for students and stakeholders by connecting with folks and organizations who wish to be a signifi cant part of fulfi lling Isothermal's mission." The work of the college's foundations is increasingly important to the programming and opportunity Isothermal brings to the community, Harrill said. "My objective is to lock arms with our president, foundation board members, and college trustees to further shine a light on the value Isothermal creates," he said. "As we do that, we believe alumni, community stakeholders, residents, businesses, and industries around our region will want to be a part of spreading the impact of Isothermal as far as possible." The leadership of the college foundations sees the move as a positive as well. "With this new structure and the time it will allow Dr. Harrill to dedicate to the foundations, I believe he will really move the needle on what we can accomplish," said Leon Godlock, chair of the Isothermal Community College Foundation. "I think great things are going to start happening for our college. Why wouldn't you want to support the college when you are in partnership with someone like Thad?" Joe Crowder, chair of the ICC-Polk Center Foundation shared similar views. "I was very pleased to hear of Dr. Harrill's appointment to the newly-created position of Chief Development Offi cer at ICC," said Crowder. "I have worked with him for several years through the Polk Center Foundation and have always found him to be a most competent and dedicated administrator. I look forward to working with him in his new capacity and anticipate that his effective leadership will help to coordinate and, where feasible, consolidate the community awareness and fundraising efforts of the Spindale and Polk campus foundations." Annunziata said some of the areas previously supervised by Harrill – Continuing Education, Adult High School, Customized Training, and the Small Business Center – will be incorporated into the area of Dr. Greg Thomas, vice president of Academic and Student Affairs. The grant writing and administration area will remain with Harrill. "The alignment of short-term industry training, occupational education, and adult high school programs with our curriculum areas makes sense and will allow us to work more effectively to meet students where they are and support them in achieving their goals. Ultimately, we are confi dent that these changes will help us help the community," said Annunziata. Harrill will lead expanded Isothermal development efforts Article Provided By: Jean Gordon Dr. Thad Harrill Dr. Thad Harrill at work. (Family Features) Gear up for a game day experience to remember with satisfying snacks that energize your crowd. As almost everyone's favorite part of homegating, the foods you serve can elevate your watch party from benchwarmer to all star status. Delicious snacks that include salsa offer an easy-to-make option that keeps fans cheering the entire game. According to the Game Day Eats Report from Fresh Cravings, 22% of guests would insist on running out to pick up salsa if it wasn't available for the feast; 18% would even be devastated and consider leaving. Visit FreshCravings.com for more homegating appetizers and snacks. Stuffed Peppers Recipe courtesy of chef Anthony Serrano 6 bell peppers, halved lengthwise and deseeded 1 tablespoon avocado oil 1 teaspoon sea salt 16 oz. 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