Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Page 2 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, April 13-April 19, 2023 BEN ROLFES If you would like a safe and secure place to rollover your 401k but still have the opportunity for Growth and/or wanting to create Guaranteed Income for life... Please give me a call at 336-871-4300. To the folks at FreightWorks P r e s i d e n t a t R e g a l G r o u p, I n c . More than 300 community college leaders from across the state gathered last week in Raleigh to advocate for the North Carolina Community College System's legislative priorities. A group from Isothermal Community College participated in the day's events, which highlighted the importance of community colleges in our state. The delegation included Dr. Margaret Annunziata, the college's president; trustee Jackie Godlock; Nathan Cox, a student in the Teacher Prep program who is also a peer mentor; English instructor Loreen Smith; and Michael Gavin, Isothermal's director of Marketing and Community Relations. Among the speakers at the Community College Day event were N.C. Senate Pro Tem Phil Berger, N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore and chairs of powerful education and appropriations committees. All legislators emphasized the critical mission of the community colleges to train and retrain the state's workforce. "Businesses know what they need from their workers, and community colleges know how to build a workforce," Berger said. Legislators also commended the community college leaders for their work at all 58 campuses. "Community Colleges are 58 strong in North Carolina and are truly the lifeblood of workforce development and education improvement in our state," Moore said. The Isothermal group visited with Moore, Rep. Jake Johnson, and Sen. Tim Moffi tt in their offi ces after the general session to talk about what ICC is doing in Polk and Rutherford counties. "We continue to work collaboratively with our elected offi cials to elevate the needs of our community and seek additional resources to meet these needs," said Annunziata. "The opportunity to sit down and discuss with Speaker Moore, Representative Johnson, and Senator Moffi tt the ways that Isothermal Community College is expanding our programs and services throughout Rutherford and Polk counties was especially important as we plan for future high skill, high wage workforce programs. We were pleased to have Nathan Cox, a student in our Teacher Preparation program, join us as we met with our legislators to share his story of what ICC has meant to his own personal and professional preparation." The NC Community College System is advocating for a legislative agenda focused on students and employees as community colleges work to support the businesses in their communities. The legislature is currently holding its long session when budget matters are decided for a two-year biennium. Isothermal Advocates for Systemwide Priorities in State's Capital Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. Photo Contributed. Isothermal Community College delegation in Raleigh. "RUTHERFORD COUNTY'S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER" Rutherford Weekly Sudoku Rutherford Weekly Sudoku Answers SHELBY CITY PARK • 850 W. Sumter Street • Shelby • NC THRILL RIDES! KIDDIE RIDES! FUN GAMES, INFLATABLES, and MORE! Also, the ever popular City Park Carrousel and Rotary Train! All Amusement Rides & Entertainment Included! www.cityofshelby.com/parks * 704-484-6821 Saturday 1:00pm 3:00pm 5:00pm 7:00pm Sunday 2:00pm 4:00pm 6:00pm Saturday 2:00pm 4:00pm 6:00pm Sunday 3:00pm 5:00pm TWO BIG TWO BIG DAYS! DAYS! APRIL APRIL 2023 2023 29 29 TH TH 30 30 th th FESTIVAL FOOTHILLS Saturday, April 29th 11am - 8pm Sunday, April 30th 1pm - 8pm Captain Jim is Magic Captain Jim is Magic Sky High Skyler performing at the end of the last show each day! Circus Stella Circus Stella SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT AND CHARACTERS!! SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT AND CHARACTERS!! Saturday, April 29 th Academy of Performing Arts in the City Park Gymnasium: 10:30am until 3pm Spiderman, Captain America, Anna & Elsa: 12pm-3pm Batman, Wonder Woman, Cinderella, and Rapunzel: 3pm-6pm Balloon Lady Sunday, April 30 th Spiderman, Captain America, Anna & Elsa: 1pm-5pm Balloon Lady ARMBANDS $ 10 Per Day Per Person AWESOME CARNIVAL FOOD & PRODUCT VENDORS! FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Rides & Entertainment Subject to Change NO Fireworks Show