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Page 4 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, December 14-December 20, 2023 Donna Bledsoe, Phil Rogers; 2024 Region 8 NC Principal of the Year, Henry the Hilltopper, and Dr. David Sutton. 279 West Main Street • Spindale 2451 Soco Road • Maggie Valley D i s p e n s a r y D i s p e n s a r y C o n s u m p t i o n L o u n g e C o n s u m p t i o n L o u n g e W o m a n O w n e d W o m a n O w n e d w w w . t e r p s a n d s h i n e . c o m 279 W M i S S i d l Terps & Shine C B D C B D T H C A T H C A D 8 D 8 HEMPY HOLIDAZE! Visit Visit rutherfordweekly.com rutherfordweekly.com click on click on "subscribe to our "subscribe to our weekly digital edition" weekly digital edition" Be notifi ed via email Be notifi ed via email of new of new publications! publications! ONLINE VERSION SAME AS THE PRINTED COPY! RUTHERFORDWEEKLY.COM RUTHERFORDWEEKLY.COM Online Subscription Online Subscription is FREE! is FREE! SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE online online In a surprise ceremony held Tuesday at R-S Central High School, Principal Phil Rogers was offi cially honored as the Wells Fargo Region 8 Principal of the Year for 2024. The announcement was made by Superintendent David Sutton and Donna Bledsoe, the reigning NC Principal of the Year. Bledsoe, in making the announcement, said Rogers' "legacy of leadership" was being recognized. Rogers, who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and innovation in the fi eld of education, was selected as the representative for Region 8, showcasing the exemplary work being done at R-S Central High School. The Wells Fargo Principal of the Year Award recognizes outstanding principals for their commitment to excellence and their positive impact on students, staff, and the community. Bledsoe, herself a distinguished fi gure in education, spoke highly of Phil Rogers during the surprise ceremony. She commended his unwavering commitment to fostering a positive and enriching learning environment, his innovative approaches to education, and his leadership in advancing educational outcomes for students. As the Wells Fargo Region 8 Principal of the Year, Rogers now advances to the state-level competition, where he will compete against other regional winners for the prestigious title of North Carolina Principal of the Year for 2024. This accolade is highly regarded within the education community and symbolizes the pinnacle of leadership and excellence in school administration. In his tenure at R-S Central High School, Rogers has implemented transformative initiatives that have positively impacted the academic and personal development of students. His leadership style, characterized by collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to student success, has garnered him the respect and admiration of colleagues, students, and parents alike. "I appreciate all the people who work with me and for me for the number of years . . .I am happy to be a Hilltopper," he told the audience of supporters. The Wells Fargo Region 8 Principal of the Year Award is a testament to his dedication and outstanding contributions to education. The entire R-S Central High School community, as well as the broader educational community in Region 8, congratulated Rogers on the recognition. Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. Photo Contributed. Phil Rogers named Wells Fargo Region 8 Principal of the Year for 2024 People of almost any age can be targets for fraud and scams but the group most affected are the elderly age 60 and above. In 2022 people in the elder group reported 88,262 frauds or scams resulting in losses totaling $3.1 billion dollars. That information was shared with participants at the Rutherford County Senior Center by Eric A. Frick, Special Assistant United States Attorney for the western district of North Carolina under the U.S. Department of Justice. Reasons he gave for this age group being frequently targeted included being more likely to have assets, likely to have time and be available, likely to be polite to callers and not always tech savvy. Most scams and fraud are conducted electronically by email, text, dating services and phone calls. Some ways to protect yourself from fraud and scams is never share your personal information via phone, email or internet unless you initiated the contact to a trusted number, don't carry your social security number or PIN numbers in your purse or wallet and don't put you social security number on checks. He said it is also a good idea to get a copy of your credit report annually. Frick said a person should not be ashamed to report a fraud or scam and you can start with local law enforcement. There is also the Department of Justice National Elder Fraud Hotline at 1-833-372-8311. Article & Photos Provided By: Pat Nanney Left to right: Frederick Hudson, Western District Law Enforcement Coordinator with the U.S. Attorney's offi ce, Barbara Hill, Program Manager at the Senior Center, Senior Center Director Tammy Aldridge, Attorney Eric A. Frick. Rutherford County Senior Center Warns Seniors About Fraud