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| HCC dean chosen to CODA board 4-23-03 The dean of the Kentucky School of Craft in Hindman has been elected chair of the board of directors for the Craft Organization Development Association (CODA), a group dedicated to addressing craft and economic development. Tim Glotzbach is the only Kentuckian named to the seven-member board. He attended the 2003 annual CODA conference, hosted by the Society for Contemporary Craft, in Pittsburg, PA. The purpose of the conference was to address craft and economic development through lectures, panels and round table discussions. "Many state departments of heritage, tourism and economic development are recognizing the potential in supporting craft-related programs," noted Glotzbach, who is employed by Hazard Community College as the founding dean for the School of Craft. "CODA has been a stalwart for the organizations associated with craft and their administrators," noted Glotzbach. "It has afforded them the opportunity to share, dialog and network with each other. While CODA works to develop the capacity and skill of organizations and professionals working to further craft, it also helps its member organizations to advance public awareness, appreciation and understanding of craft," he said. CODA continues to organize special research, public awareness, and advocacy projects as funding permits and will work to build organizational capacity with the legal systems, board, staff, and communications capacity required to fulfill our goals. "I am delighted and honored to serve CODA and its members. Linda Van Trump, our Managing Director has done an outstanding job coordinating the organization over the past couple of years and it is through her day-to-day devotion to CODA that we have been able to embark on this new journey. We hope she knows how much we appreciate her work." Sacred Winds Ensemble to Premiere New Music at Summer Concert 5-12-03 The Sacred Winds Ensemble, under the director of G. Scott Bersaglia, will be presenting their seventh annual Summer Concert in June. One of the many highlights will be the world premiere of four new works for wind ensemble. Kentucky native J. Daniel Jenkins has once again been commissioned to write a work for the Sacred Winds Ensemble. The work will be based from two beloved hymns, I Know My Redeemer Liveth and We Shall Behold Him. Mr. Jenkins is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Music Theory and Composition at The Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. A new setting of Just A Closer Walk with Thee by John Vander Gheynst's will also be premiered. The highlight of the work is Mr. Vander Gheynst's exceptional ability to recreate the authenticity of the traditional New Orleans' dirge bands. Mr. Vander Gheynst is currently pursuing the Doctorate of Musical Arts Degree in Trumpet Performance at the University of Texas at Austin where he studies with Ray Sasaki. The traditional spiritual Give Me Jesus has been set by Morehead State University graduate Barry Milner. The score calls for expanded harmonie ensemble, cello, and double bass with voices. The piece will feature Tonya Castle, soprano, Adrienne Szabo, mezzo-soprano, and Judson Perry, tenor. A new work composed by Kimberly K. Archer has been based from the popular hymns I Come to the Garden and Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners. Dr. Archer will be graduating with a Ph.D. in Music Theory and Composition from The University of Texas at Austin. The concert is June 8 and will begin at 2:30pm at The First Federal Center on the campus of the Hazard Community College. Admission is free and all are invited Sandy Phipps Named March of Dimes 2003 WalkAmerica Chairman and Rosetta Patterson, Co-Chair 2-4-03 The March of Dimes has announced that Sandy Phipps will serve as Chairperson for WalkAmerica 2003 and Rosetta Patterson will serve as Co-Chair. Sandy Phipps and Rosetta Patterson are both respected members of their community, and have long been active in volunteer work. Sandy is a Professor at Hazard Community College and resides in Breathitt County and Rosetta Patterson is also employed at the Hazard Community College as a Staff Associate and she resides in Perry County. Both will bring years of related leadership experience to their new respective roles with the March of Dimes. KENTUCKY APPALACHIAN ARTISAN CENTER TO HOLD QUALITY REVIEW WORKSHOP/SESSION 2-5-03 The Kentucky Appalachian Artisan Center invites Artisans in the 49-county service area to participate in the second annual Quality Review Session. Applications are available now and submissions will accepted between April 15 and May 1. In order to prepare Artisans to participate in this process, the Artisan Center will be requiring a mandatory workshop at no charge called "Gearing up for Quality Review", on April 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Artisan Center. At this workshop Artisan Center Project Director Jenny Browning will review and assist with the application process, as well as basic elements of design and technique expected by the panel. This workshop is required as part of the application process. Artisans choosing to participate in the Quality Review Process must complete the application and return it with a $10 non-refundable application fee along with three examples of their artwork to the Artisan Center by 6 p.m. on May 1. The Artisan Center is an affiliate of the Kentucky School of Craft and Hazard Community College. If you would like to request an application or learn more about the upcoming Quality Review Session or the "Gearing up for Quality Review" workshop, you may contact the Artisan Center at (606) 785-9855, 16 West Main Street, Hindman. Employee of the Semester 1-30-03 Glenna Fletcher, who works in academics at the Lees College Campus, is honored as the Employee of the Semester at Hazard Community College. Dr. Jay K. Box, president and CEO of HCC, recognizes Ms. Fletcher for her dedication to students and hard work. New Science Wing at HCC 1-30-03 A ribbon cutting ceremony is held for the new Science Wing at Hazard Community College. Shown above, from left, are Deronda Mobelini, science division chair; Tabitha Engle, student; and Dr. Jay K. Box, president and CEO of HCC. The $3.1 million wing houses biology, botany, chemistry, and other sciences and is located at the college's Learning Resource Center.The two-story wing stretches an impressive 7,500 square feet to the rear of the main campus building and features six new laboratories/classrooms, a computer-ready instruction room, four prep labs, ten faculty offices, a large greenhouse, a number of common areas, and various storage rooms. The facility also provides a centralized location for all of HCC's science classes and staff--previously, students who were taking courses in Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Rotary/KCTCS Day 11-15-02 High school juniors from throughout the region came to Rotary/KCTCS Day at both the Hazard Campus and Technical Campus of Hazard Community College to learn more about careers. The Rotary Club raised funds to pay for the expenses incurred and the faculty and staff of the college planned and presented at the day's event. The day was unique because high school senior are traditionally invited to career day but this day is designed for high school juniors-because it is not too early for them to be thinking of their future. Interested in Criminal Justice? 11-10-02 Eastern Kentucky University will be advising and registering students interested in a four-year baccalaureate degree in Criminal Justice on Monday, Nov. 18, room 207 of the First Federal Center at Hazard Community College from 3:30 to 5 p.m. This degree is one of the baccalaureate degree programs being offered jointly through Hazard Community College and EKU. For more information, call Jeannie Trumbo at 439-3544. Nominations for HCC 11-15-02 FRANKFORT, KY--- Nominations to the Hazard Community College Board of Directors are now being accepted. There is one position on this Board that has expired. If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact Bill Beam, Jr., Director of Boards and Commissions, at 502/564-2611 to request the application forms. Information from all applicants within the Hazard Community College service area will be submitted to the Hazard Community College Nominating Committee for their meeting on December 12, 2002. Applications will need to be received in this office no later than Noon, December 5, 2002. Special UK music groups perform Nov. 22 in Hazard 11-14-02 The University of Kentucky Department of Music, along with the Greater Hazard Area Performing Arts Series, is proud to present in concert their premier male and female acappella singing groups "Acoustikats" and "Paws and Listen." They will perform at the Hazard Community College Auditorium in the Learning Resource Center on Friday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. Admission will be $5 for adults and $2 for students age 6 to 18 years, age 5 and under will be admitted free. The vocal coach for Paws and Listen is Raye Maggard, a Hazard High School graduate and daughter of Danny and Margaret Maggard. Paws and Listen consists of 15 girls from the University and Acoustikats consists of 14 guys. They perform music from many decades to please a wide variety of people. The music includes everything from doo-wop, to jazz, to Broadway, from oldies to modern tunes. The group travels around the Lexington area performing in schools, for community events, for Lexington Legends games, and other numerous places. Their sponsors our Dr. Jefferson Johnson and Dr. Lori Hetzel. The Vocal Coach for Acoustikats is Bill Green. Members are from all over the state and surrounding states. They are the most heavily auditioned groups at the university. Be sure to come and enjoy this wonderful musical performance. For more information, contact Tammy Duff, performing arts series coordinator, at 800-246-7521, ext. 8067 or at Tammy.Duff@kctcs.edu Hazard Community College Who's Who students honored 12-16-02 A total of 42 Hazard Community College students from the Hazard Campus have been named to Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges. The 2003 edition will include the following names: Robert Burton of Hazard; Jessica L. Slone of Kite; Carrie M. Simpson of Hazard; Joshua R. Raleigh of Vicco; Mollie Lane of Busy; Kathy Michele Ritchie of Hazard; James Hall of Stanton; JoAnn Richardson of Whitesburg; Robetta Baker of Talcum; Matthew R. McDaniel of Avawam; Tonya Short Mullins of Hindman; Crystal Wireman of Pikeville; Mary Boggs of Wooton; Brenda Asher of Warbranch; Amy Cook of Whitesburg; Steven Rogers of Jackson/Frenchburg; Joe Surmont of Morehead; Gary James Oney of Salt Lick; Dilliard New of Parkers Lake; Cody Stephens of Pine Knot; Jessica Wells of Wooton; Melissa L. Hamilton of Yeadiss; Sheila Bowling of Mousie. And, Kristy Creech of Emmalena; Jerry Ritchie of Bulan; Rhea Chapman of Jackson; Beverly Combs of Jackson; Ronald Combs of Jackson; Brenda Young of Happy; Melissa Combs of Pinetop; Etta Draughn of Ary; Mytrle Shepherd of Viper; Deborah Marcum of Hazard; Christopher John Combs of Viper; Chrishina Rene Wooton of Hyden; Franklin D. Fugate of Bulan; John Stephen Lindon of Hazard; Oscar B. Minks of Jeff; Shannon N. Begley of Hazard; Douglas Scott Gross of Jackson; Rebecca J. Thorpe of Jackson; Jolene Combs of Busy. The students were chosen based on their academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and potential for continued success. Hazard Community College offers associate in arts, associate in science and associate in applied science degrees, as well as diplomas and certificates in 35 areas. $88,605 to Hazard Community College 12-20-02 The Kentucky General Assembly gives $88,605 to Hazard Community College to promote economic development through the First Federal Center. State Senator Daniel Mongiardo (who introduced the financing in the Senate); County Judge Executive Denny Ray Noble (the money comes through Perry Fiscal Court); HCC President Jay K. Box; and State Representative Brandon Smith, who sponsored the action in the House. Dr. Box thanked the legislators and Judge Noble for their support of the college and pledged the college's continued support of improving the economy in the region Nominations for HCC 11-15-02 FRANKFORT, KY--- Nominations to the Hazard Community College Board of Directors are now being accepted. There is one position on this Board that has expired. If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact Bill Beam, Jr., Director of Boards and Commissions, at 502/564-2611 to request the application forms. Information from all applicants within the Hazard Community College service area will be submitted to the Hazard Community College Nominating Committee for their meeting on December 12, 2002. Applications will need to be received in this office no later than Noon, December 5, 2002. Kerosene Salad Bar 8-28-02 As a wife and mother Venita Caldwell ingests daily doses of humor from the ordinary things that happen in her household. She finds humor in other ways too. Venita will be speaking to the public on Kerosene Salad Bars and Other Signs of Our Times: A Lighthearted look at billboards, marquees, and signs in public places on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room at the Lees College Campus of Hazard Community College. The event is sponsored by the Breathitt County Public Library and there is no admission charge. Come join the fun. Lots of laughs at Grizzard performance Sept. 12 8-28-02 South Carolina actor Bill Oberst Jr. portrays Lewis Grizzard in a new one-man show to be performed in Hazard. Oberst was chosen to portray Grizzard because, in part, of his striking resemblance to Grizzard. Oberst will even wear Grizzard's own loafers, which Grizzard famously wore without socks. The Greater Hazard Area Performing Arts Series will kick off its 2002-03 season with A Tribute to Lewis Grizzard on Thursday, Sept. 12, 6:30 p.m. at the First Federal Center Convocation Hall, Hazard Community College. The Dinner Theatre Performance Admission will be: Adults, $25; Students -$15 (18 & under). The 90-minute performance consists entirely of Grizzard's own words. Act One is a fast-paced recreation of Lewis' comedy concerts of the 1980s and features the best of his stories and jokes. The show's bittersweet second act is set close to Grizzard's passing, and includes excerpts from his columns and books, including the famous "Definition of a Redneck" and a powerful and elegant reading from his book, "My Daddy Was A Pistol and I'm A Son-of-a Gun." Grizzard's daily column for the Atlanta Constitution was syndicated to 450 newspapers from 1979 to1994, making him America's most popular humorist. His concerts and 18 best-selling books led him to TV appearances on The Tonight Show, Larry King Live and Designing Women. Even the Los Angeles Times said of Grizzard, "you don't have to be Southern to be hooked by him." Grizzard spoke of his "poor, proud and patriotic" upbringing with pride, and his millions of like-minded readers felt a personal connection with a man they had never met. Four months before his own death, scores of Grizzard fans sent him flowers and cards after reading the column describing the death of his beloved dog, Catfish, on Thanksgiving Day 1993. To reserve a seat at the show, contact Tammy Duff, performing arts series coordinator, at 800-246-7521, ext. 8067 or at Tammy.Duff@kctcs.edu <mailto:Tammy.Duff@kctcs.edu> or Sandy Campbell, assistant, at ext. 8003. Meet "The Odd Couple" supporting cast 3-20-03 It won't be long until Little Theatre of Hazard will bring a classic Broadway show with a modern twist to the community. Neil Simon's "The Odd Couple" (female version) premieres Friday, April 11, and runs through Sunday, April 13, in the auditorium at Hazard Community College's Learning Resource Center. Based on the 1965 Broadway play by the same name, "The Odd Couple" (female version) illustrates the conflict and comedy that ensues when two friends who are polar opposites attempt to exist as roommates in a small New York apartment. Director Terry Thies invites everyone to meet the supporting cast of this burlesque show, whose spirited banter and colorful commentary are sure to elicit uproarious laughter from all who attend. Veteran Little Theatre player Jacqueline Goodin plays Rene, a sassy single gal trying to make it in the dating Zoo that is New York City. Jacqueline has been involved with Little Theatre since 1995 when she played Dorothy Beake in the local production of "It was a Dark and Stormy Night." Her daughter Julie, a fifth grader at Roy G. Eversole Middle School, is her inspiration and biggest fan. Nineteen year old Alison Mosley plays Vera, clueless confidant to the motley circle of friends. This is her second appearance on Little Theatre's Stage. She debuted her artistic talents last fall as Ms. Witherspoon in the troop's production of "Arsenic and Old Lace." When she isn't strutting her stuff on stage, she is attending classes at Hazard Community College. On rare occasions when Adrienne M. Szabo is not attempting to further her artistic ambitions, she reclaims the original reason for her relocation to Hazard: her day job at the Hazard/Perry County Housing Development Alliance. Her position as the Volunteer/Community Coordinator is not only the main occupier of her time--it is the sole reason for her existence on this earth. However, she has found ways to express her existential angst through the arts. Her latest endeavor is as Mickey the Cop, a role that requires mental and emotional acrobatics. Making her debut performance on Little Theatre's stage is Leslie Shockey, who plays the sharp-tongued Sylvie. Usually a behind-the-scenes kind of girl, Leslie previously worked on the crew of Little Theatre's production of "Arsenic and Old Lace" and ARTS rendition of "Quilters" at the KTA's 2002 community theatre competition. When she isn't endeavoring in the performing arts, she is hard at work as a housing counselor with the Hazard-Perry County Housing Development Alliance, or busy with her boisterous four-year-old son, Xzavier. The performance is part of the Greater Hazard Area Performing Arts Series. Tickets can be purchased at the door at the 7 p.m. shows on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. show on Sunday. Peking Acrobats perform April 1 3-20-03 The Peking Acrobats will perform Tuesday, April 1, at The Forum - Hal Rogers Center in Hazard at 7 p.m. Peking Acrobats is the largest and most amazing attraction of its kind. This premiere 26-member group delivers an acrobatic carnival, accompanied by a live Chinese orchestra. "Amazing" is how New York Times described them during their three-week Broadway sell-out in April 2001. The show is part of the Greater Hazard Area Performing Arts Series. Admission will be $16 for adults and $8 for students. Age five and under admitted free. Variety Magazine praised the group this way: "...'A' is for acrobats and astounding, amusing, audacious and accomplished, accurate and attractive and admirable, all of which describe, though not completely, The Peking Acrobats." Seattle Times said "...Nearly everything The Peking Acrobats did last night was amazing - and stunning and breathtaking and WOW!" Southern Arts Federation is a sponsor of the show. For more information, contact Tammy Duff, performing arts series coordinator, at 800-246-7521, ext. 8067 or at Tammy.Duff@kctcs.edu Pickers and Grinners 3-20-03 The Pickers and Grinners performs each Tuesday at the Human Services Center in Hindman. Jesse Amburgey is the group's leader who developed the format of the sessions in 1999. The pickers extend a friendly invitation to new players to drop by and join in. Tuesday meetings are open to the public between the hours of 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. For more information, contact Judy Johnson at the Knott County Branch of Hazard Community College (606) 785-4114. Drug Forum program announced 3-20-03 Want to learn more about drug abuse? Do you want to learn how you can help someone on drugs? Then come to the "Supporting Our Community Through Drug Education Forum" set for Saturday, March 29 from 9 a.m. to noon at Hazard Community College, First Federal Center, Room 123. Admission is free. Participants include: Mike Spare, licensed clinical social worker; Donnie Coots, founder of Joshua's Dream; Wilma Terry, Director of Project Advance with Kentucky River Community Care; Tracy Counts, health care coordinator with Southeast Area Health Education Center; Trooper Tim Kilburn, District Judge Leigh Anne Stephens, and Jim Gibson, EKU social work faculty member.Human Services and Social Work Association and Student Government Association at Hazard Community College sponsor the event. For more information, contact Cindy Plummer at 436-5721, ext. 8021. Little Theatre announces cast for "The Odd Couple" 3-5-03 The Little Theatre of Hazard held auditions last week for their spring production of Neil Simon's Broadway classic "The Odd Couple" (female version) and now has a cast for the upcoming play. A modern twist on the 1965 play by the same name, "The Odd Couple" (female version) comically depicts the no-holds-barred conflicts that best friends with drastically differentiating lifestyles and dispositions encounter when trying to coexist as roommates in a small New York apartment during the 1980s. Olive Madison (played by Rebecca Fletcher) is a career woman and recent divorcee who revels in her own cluttered lifestyle, bragging to friends she can " read a book and leave a mess." Florence Unger (played by Missy Combs) is a domestically focused mother of two who finds herself single and homeless when her husband, a five-feet three-inch urban cowboy with boots that reach above his knee, suddenly announces that he wants a divorce after 14 years of marriage. Olive invites Flo to become her roommate when she shows up at the weekly trivial pursuit match distraught and quasi-suicidal about her sudden separation from her husband. Through a series of hilarious situations that pit Olive's messy nature against Flo's pension for neatness and detail, the pair soon realizes that they cannot coexist and must, themselves, "divorce." Livening-up the mix are the virile Costazuela brothers, Jesus (played by Jack Faust) and Manolo (played by Robert Smith). These brothers from Barcelona, who work in airline sales and administration, live in the apartment above Olive. The absurdly romantic pair demonstrates a passion for life and the high strung Flo that culminates in a surprise ending to the play. Supporting cast for Little Theatre's production of "The Odd Couple," include Adrienne Szabo playing Mickey, a tightly-wound female cop who would go to drastic lengths to help (or subdue) a friend; Allison Mosely playing Vera, a sweet but befuddled character with good intentions but no clue; Lisa Feltner playing Renee, the only confirmed bachelorette in the group; and Leslie Shockey playing Sylvie, the cynical and wisecracking friend. Opening night for Little Theatre's "The Odd Couple" is scheduled for Friday, April 11, at 7:00 p.m. with, an encore performance the following evening and a matinee on Sunday, April 13. Peking Acrobats 3-4-03 The Peking Acrobats will perform Tuesday, April 1, at The Forum - Hal Rogers Center in Hazard at 7 p.m. Peking Acrobats is the largest and most amazing attraction of its kind. This premiere 26-member group delivers an acrobatic carnival, accompanied by a live Chinese orchestra. "Amazing" is how New York Times described them during their three-week Broadway sell-out in April 2001. The show is part of the Greater Hazard Area Performing Arts Series. Admission will be $16 for adults and $8 for students. Age five and under admitted free. For more information, contact Tammy Duff, performing arts series coordinator, at 800-246-7521, ext. 8067 or at Tammy.Duff@kctcs.edu Terry Thies to direct next Little Theatre play 3-3-03 Terry Thies has had many roles in Little Theatre productions, but for the spring show, she has traded in her acting hat and taken on the role of director. The Greater Hazard Area Performing Arts Series will present Little Theatre of Hazard performing "The Odd Couple, the Female Version" on April 11, 12 and 13 in the auditorium of the Learning Resource Center at Hazard Community College. Auditions were held the last two weeks and the cast will be announced next week. "When Tim Couch, our most excellent director, told us he would be unable to direct the spring show due to work conflicts, I offered to give it a try. This is my first time to direct a full-length adult show so of course, I am a little nervous about it. I think the hardest part for me will be not being on the stage. I love to act," stated Terry Thies. Her most recent roles include Dotty in "Noises Off", Crane Hammond in "Exit Who" and Abby Brewster in "Arsenic and Old Lace", all under the direction of Tim Couch.Terry has directed children's plays for her church, New Hope Christian Center, and is a member of the drama team at the church. In the '80s, she directed "Kid's Praise", a children's musical which was performed at the church and at the Perry County Library for a children's group. She also was the assistant director and stage manager for the HCC/Hazard Civic Theatre's production of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas". Terry currently works for the Hazard Perry County Housing Development Alliance. She is a Perry County native, the daughter of the late Glen W. and Goldie Lindon Combs. She has two sons, Daniel, a pharmacist for RiteAid, and Joshua, an engineering student at UK. She is also the very proud "Grwow" (she refuses to be called Grandmother) of Kystann Paige Ward Thies who also shows signs of stage presence and talent. In fact, there are many performers in Terry's extended family. Her son, Daniel played the lead role in his senior high school production, and Joshua is a member of the contemporary Christian rock group, "Rapture of the Meek". Nephew Scott Bersaglia is well known as the founder and artistic director of the Sacred Winds Ensemble. Niece Nicole Bersaglia was a Speech Team member in both grade school and high school and now at Morehead University. Cousin Markie Fields, a student at Eversole Middle School, is an upcoming star in his own right. Terry began her training in drama as a student at Roy G. Eversole Elementary with the Speech and Drama Team, and continued with the Hazard High School Speech team. As a senior, under the direction of Alois Moore, she performed her first role in a full-length production, "Don't Drink the Water" opposite Vic Gross, another very talented actor. They brought the house down. From that moment, Terry was hooked on the applause. She won the Drama Award as a senior. After graduating from UK, and living in Lexington for a few years, Terry and her family returned to Hazard. She became involved with Little Theatre in 1985 and her love of the stage was rekindled. At first, she was cast in minor roles, but somehow managed to steal the show with her character acting. She even was cast as a man in a couple of productions. Obviously, this woman would do any role that would put her on the stage. "I encourage the community to come out and support Little Theatre by attending the show. Ours is a volunteer organization and the cast and crew work very hard to present a quality show." If you are interested in becoming a part of the crew for this show, please contact Terry at 436-2848, or Rayma West at 436-4662. For more information about the series, contact Tammy Duff, performing arts series coordinator, at 800-246-7521, ext. 8067 or at Tammy.Duff@kctcs.edu <mailto:Tammy.Duff@kctcs.edu> Student Leadership Institute 2-20-03 Hazard Community College is starting a new Student Leadership Institute and is looking for applicants from among those graduating from high school this spring. Individuals selected for the Institute will benefit in many ways, including be awarded full tuition scholarship, full payment for residence hall and meals, books, and travel to program events; be awarded a paid internship during the summer of 2004 which may count toward college credit; participate in a community service project which will result in college credit; informative and interesting workshop; field trips; connection to cultural heritage; and have a mentor. "All of this is designed to promote the leadership of our students," noted Steve Jones, director of the Student Leadership Institute. "We have developed a program which is sure to promote the personal growth of our young people. We know that this area needs future leaders and we're going to start with a select group, giving them lots of attention," Jones said. The deadline to apply is April 5. An Open House will be held in Hazard on Friday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the First Federal Center, room 123B. An Open House in Jackson is set for Friday, Feb. 28, in the Multi-Purpose room adjacent to the gymnasium, at the Lees College Campus of HCC. Students will reside in the dormitory at Lees while enrolled in this Institute and Hazard Community College. "We are very excited about offering this Student Leadership Institute," noted Dr. Jay K. Box, president and CEO of HCC. "When I first came here last July and met with residents in many communities, I often heard folks say this region needed to enhance the leadership skills of our youth. We know we need to start while they are young and that the college should be the provider of the leadership training," Dr. Box said, noting the slogan for the program is "growing the region's new leadership for tomorrow." Those who are high school seniors now can obtain an application for the Institute from Steve Jones by calling him at 436-5721, ext. 8076 or 800-246-7521, ext. 8076 or Steve.Jones@kctcs.edu Come enjoy the art 2-20-03 Dee Dee Campbell enjoys an art exhibit and the public is invited to come and enjoy it too. The Stephens Library of Hazard Community College is currently displaying an exhibit of watercolor art by Ernest Shouse through Monday, March 31. The library hours are Mondays through Thursdays, 7:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Fridays, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Drug Forum Set 3-3-03 Want to learn more about drug abuse? Do you want to learn how you can help someone on drugs? Then come to the "Supporting Our Community Through Drug Education Forum" set for Saturday, March 29 from 9 a.m. to noon at Hazard Community College, First Federal Center, Room 123. Admission is free. The event is sponsored by Human Services and Social Work Association and Student Government Association at Hazard Community College. Learn Hair Trends from Tiny Carroll 3-3-03 The Technical Campus of Hazard Community College is delighted to announce the return of professional and nationally known hairstylist Charles "Tiny" Carroll assisted by Chris Johns. Their class "Cut and Color: 2003 Spring Trends" will be held Sunday, March 30, beginning at 9:45 a.m. Six hours of continuing education can be used for the 2002 - 2003 licensing requirement. Pre-registration is highly advisable because class size is limited. To register contact Christina at (606) 435-6101 or 1-800-246-7521 ext. 8316 or 8347. Initial Septic Installation class 3-5-03 The Technical Campus of Hazard Community College will be offering six hours of continuing education on Friday, March 7 for Initial Septic Installation For more information and registration please contact Christina at (606) 435-6101 ext. 8347. Summer Young Writer's Camp Announced by Mountain Writing Project 5-5-03 Students entering the third and fourth grades in the fall of 2003 will have an exciting opportunity this summer. The Mountain Writing Project announces its third annual Young Writer's Camp designed to sharpen the writing skills of young students as they prepare for their fourth grade portfolio year. The Young Writer's Camp is scheduled for June 23 through 27, from 9 a.m. until noon each day. Students will write at least three portfolio appropriate pieces, including personal and transactive writings. Students will access the cutting edge technology that makes the research and writing processes more manageable. The exciting week will culminate with a public reading on Friday afternoon. The Young Writer's Camp is sponsored by the Mountain Writing Project, Hazard Community College, Eastern Kentucky University, and the Kentucky Department of Education. A $15 fee will be assessed on the first day of the camp. Instructors for the camp are Linda Blair, Hazard Community College; Emaline Hibbard and Wanda Noble, Dennis Wooten Elementary; Jackie Caudill, Viper Elementary; and Chanda Napier, Willard Elementary. Interested students must return a completed application as soon as possible. Students will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. The application deadline is May 30. For more information and applications, contact Linda Blair at 436-5721, ext. 213. HCC students dedicate their time 5-5-03 Two Hazard Community College students, Ashlee Combs and Terrah Combs, both of Hazard will be participating in a summer Christian ministry project in the Bronx, New York. Ashley and Terrah will first travel to Garden Valley, Texas for a three day training session. From July 11 - July 25, they will be participating in Vacations Bible Schools and street ministries plus working in homeless shelters. The trip is sponsored by Global Expeditions, a non-profit, nondenominational Christian mission organization for teenagers and young adults. Ashlee and Terrah are members of the HCC Baptist Student Union. HCC students dedicate their time 5-5-03 Two Hazard Community College students, Ashlee Combs and Terrah Combs, both of Hazard will be participating in a summer Christian ministry project in the Bronx, New York. Ashley and Terrah will first travel to Garden Valley, Texas for a three day training session. From July 11 - July 25, they will be participating in Vacations Bible Schools and street ministries plus working in homeless shelters. The trip is sponsored by Global Expeditions, a non-profit, nondenominational Christian mission organization for teenagers and young adults. Ashlee and Terrah are members of the HCC Baptist Student Union. HCC students tell their story By Sharla Davidson 7-17-03 Students that attend Hazard Community College have the ability to further their education and still stay close to home. Johnni Moore is a sophomore in the Associates Degree Nursing program offered at HCC. "HCC is close to home and I am a single mom so that was very important to me. HCC also offers distant-learning classes that give me the opportunity to work toward my bachelor degree in nursing." Krissy Grindstaff is also a single mother that attends HCC. "I worked as a CNA for several years and really wanted to further my education. I finally took the first step and found that it really wasn't that difficult to do with all the student support that HCC offers. Believe me if I can do it anyone can." Johnni Moore and Krissy Grindstaff both expect to graduate in May 2004 from the Associates Degree Nursing Program. Dawn Rayburn is another student at HCC that plans to major in business. "My first semester I struggled and came out with a 4.0. The past two semesters I have been on the Dean's list. I was encouraged by my children to go back to school so that I could make a better life for them. It is convenient for me to attend classes at HCC because it is close to home and I didn't want to uproot my children and move to a different place. HCC has support programs that really help non-traditional students like myself. Student Support Services helped me with tutoring when I needed it and they also help with test anxiety". Dawn is also a part of the Ready to Work Program. The Ready to Work Program helps single moms that receive K-TAP get the on-the-job training they need in order to succeed in the workforce. "If I can accomplish so much with so little, then anyone can. HCC helped me to succeed in my college career so just give it a try". So let Hazard Community College be the first step in the beginning of your success story this fall. Registration for the fall semester at Hazard Community College will be Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 13-15. Classes will begin Monday, Aug. 18. HCC REGISTRATION 7-24-03 Aug. 13-15 is last chance to register for HCC fall semester Registration for the fall semester at Hazard Community College will be Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 13-15 at all campus locations. Registration will be held at the Hazard Campus only on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. Classes will begin Monday, Aug. 18. These dates are the last chance to register for the fall semester. Hazard Community College offers two-year degrees, including Associate in Arts and Associate in Science. Associate in Applied Science degrees are: Automotive Technology, Business Technology, Early Childhood Education, General Occupational/Technical Studies, Human Services, Forest and Wood Technology, Information Technology, Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, and Radiography. Diplomas are offered in the following programs: Air Conditioning Technology, Auto Body Repair, Automotive Technology, Business Technology, Carpentry, Cosmetology, Computer Aided Drafting, Diesel Technology, Electrical Technology, Electronics Technology, Fire Science, Heavy Equipment Operations, Industrial Maintenance Technology, Medical Office Technology, Practical Nursing, Surveying and Mapping Technology, and Welding. Check the class schedule for a listing of classes offered or check the web site at www.Hazard.kctcs.edu for a listing of classes. Tuition or a payment plan with the HCC Business Office must be agreed upon before classes begin. Call 1-800-246-7521, ext. 8042 or 436-5721, ext. 8042 or your local campus to register for classes. Basic brick and block laying class offered 7-28-03 Hazard Community College Technical Campus will be offering a class in basic brick and block laying beginning on Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. This introductory course will consist of info on various types of mortar and cement, the use of basic masonry tools, along with many other helpful skills applied to brick and block laying. Interested? Please contact Christina Neace at HCC Technical Campus in the Devert-Owens Building or call 435-6101 ext. 8347 or toll free (800) 246-7521 HOUSE READING 1-15-03 Feb. 6 is House Reading at HCC Hazard Community College will present a reading by Silas House, one of the region's most exciting young writers, on Thursday, February 6 at 7 p.m. in the Stephens Library at the Hazard Campus. Named one of the ten "Emerging Writers of the South" by the Millennial Gathering of Writers at Vanderbilt University, House is the author of two acclaimed novels, Clay's Quilt and A Parchment of Leaves, both published by Algonquian Books of Chapel Hill. The public is invited and there's no admission charge. For more information about the reading, contact Tim Dunn at 606-436-5721 or 800-246-7521, ext. 8035 or at Tim.Dunn@kctcs.edu Plumbing class offered 1-15-03 Are you interested in becoming a plumber? A plumbing class will be offered on Tuesdays, beginning January 14 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Knott County Area Technology Center.Patrick Goodin is the teacher. Masonry class offered 1-15-03 A class in masonry will be offered on Wednesdays, beginning January 15 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Breathitt County Area Technology Center from 6 to 10 p.m. Claude Gross will be the teacher. Hazard Community College Who's Who students honored Hazard, KY 1-15-03 A total of 42 Hazard Community College students from the Lees College Campus have been named to Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges. The 2003 edition will include the following names: Angela M. Adams of Jackson; Rebecca Alexander of Jackson; Neil Arrowood of Jackson; Mary Auxier of Jackson; Stacy Ballard of Beattyville; Joyce Campbell of Jackson; LaDonna Cantrell of West Liberty; Tonya Carty of Saylersville; Ronald Combs of Jackson; Leigh Combs of Jackson; Veronica Deaton of Beattyville; Barbara Eiserman of Jackson; Faith Flinchum of Jackson; Michelle Gross of Jackson; Kristy Hatton of Ezel; Misty Herald of Booneville; April Jett of Jackson; Sue Jewell of Beattyville; Kathleen Johnson of Beattyville; Michelle Miller of Jackson; Kimberly Neace of Lost Creek; Emily Potter of West Liberty; Jeff Roberts of Jackson; Sonya Scarlato of Jackson; Amanda Spencer of Beattyville; Jacqueline Stacy of Campton; Joanna Thomas of West Liberty; Rebecca Thorpe of Jackson; and Teresa Wyrick of Saldee. Students were chosen based on their academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and potential for continued success. Hazard Community College offers associate in arts, associate in science and associate in applied science degrees, as well as diplomas and certificates in 35 areas. Hazard Community College opens new science wing Hazard 1-22-03 Hazard Community College held a ribbon cutting for its new $3.1 million Science wing of the Learning Resource Center which was opened officially on the first day of classes for the spring semester, Jan.11. "This is a wonderful addition to Hazard Community College," Dr. Jay K. Box, HCC president and CEO, said. "We're building a better future to change your lives," he told the students attending the ribbon cutting. The 7,500-square-foot facility houses six new labs for instruction, a green house, a computer ready classroom, four prep labs, storage areas, and ten offices for faculty. "The two biology labs and two anatomy and physiology labs increases the college's facilities by one each. This will allow for greater flexibility in scheduling which will hopefully better serve student needs in the future," noted Deronda Mobelini, science division chair. "For example, the college can now hold two biology labs and two A&P classes at the same time if there is a time of day when these classes are in greatest demand," she said.Physics and chemistry classes also are taught in the new facility. "It's a bright, fresh, colorful new facility. Many students commented on how pleasant the new space is and faculty are also pleased with the office space, and we are especially glad to have the much-needed extra storage space," Mrs. Mobelini said. Previously, the lab prep space was shared with the chemistry space. "Class would be in session while prep work was underway and students may have to come through a classroom in order to reach a faculty member's office. This new facility alleviates all of those situations." Amy Handshoe teaches in the new wing and she's already heard students say how they like the amount of room and the better equipment. "Students will learn more efficiently," Mrs. Handshoe said. Physics professor Jeremy Wood commented he enjoys the new place to teach because it's so colorful and the offices are roomy. "Students will benefit from the improved equipment, such as the smartboards, which allows for better technology in the classroom," Wood said. "The equipment is excellent for physics instruction." CMW architects and Correll Construction were thanked for their work in preparing the facility. "This is a great occasion for us, Dr. Box said. "We are pleased that students can learn in such a stimulating environment and we believe this new wing will place a renewed emphasis on the sciences." Tech Campus offers mining classes 11-17-02 The Technical Campus of Hazard Community College in Walkertown will be offering four more classes in December and January. New Miners Training Course will be held on Monday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. An Underground Retraining Class will be held on Monday, Dec.16 at 6 p.m. A MET Initial Class will be held Jan. 6, 2003. A MET Re-training class in December. Call to get your name on the list. If you would like more information on any of these classes, please call Christina at 606-435-6101 ext. 8347. HCC bulb planting 11-3-02 Students at Hazard Community College are planting bulbs, a total of 3,025 - one for each victim from 9-11-01. The bulb planting is a fund raiser organized by the Student Government Association and Phi Theta Kappa at HCC. Faculty member Sabine Globig's botany class coordinated the planting this fall so the daffodils will be in beautiful bloom for spring Official fall enrollment tops 67,000 students in KCTCS colleges LEXINGTON, Ky. (November 12, 2002) - Colleges in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) set another record in official enrollment for the fall semester, topping 67,000 students for the first time. Final, official enrollment as reported to the state Council on Postsecondary Education was 67,813 full- and part-time students in credit programs. That figure represents a 7.4 percent increase over fall 2001 enrollment of 63,120, and a 49 percent increase over the 45,529 students enrolled in fall. Lexington Philharmonic performs at The Forum 10-24-02 The Greater Hazard Area Performing Arts Series invites all to the Lexington Philharmonic performance Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. in The Forum, Hal Rogers Center in Hazard.Consisting of 80 professional musicians, Lexington Philharmonic is Kentucky's second largest orchestra. They reach more than 250,000 annually with more than 90 concert performances each season. The evening concert program will consist of classical and pop selections by American composers. Admission is $16 for adults, $8 for students (ages 6 to 18) and age 5 and younger are free. Event sponsors are Dr. and Mrs. Jay K. Box, City of Hazard, My Favorite Things, Kentucky River Coal Corporation, and Peoples Bank and Trust Company. The Series Grand Benefactors are: Bank of Hindman, Citizens Bank & Trust Co. of Jackson, Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center, and Hazard Clinic / Jackson Clinic. Also supporting the arts series are: The Kentucky Arts Council, the Education, Arts & Humanities Cabinet, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Southern Arts Federation (SAF). For more information, contact Tammy Duff, performing arts series coordinator, at 800-246-7521, ext. 8067 or at Tammy.Duff@kctcs.edu or Sandy Campbell, assistant, at ext. 8003. HCC students checking the water 11-17-02 Hazard Community College students are assisting with the PRIDE Clean Stream project to help determine the quality of our surface waters. Twice a year, students in the elementary through senior high school grades check local streams and rivers for oxygen and acid levels, turbidity, flow rate and temperature before sending a sample to a laboratory to analyze for presence of fecal bacteria. Up to 60 samples routinely come to the Hazard Community College lab from Perry, Knott, Leslie and Letcher counties. Students of all ages are becoming aware of the importance of clean water and of the high levels of pollution in many of our streams. HAZARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE PARTICIPATES IN "ADOPT-A-GHOST" 10-8-02 Hazard Community College and all its campuses are participating in the statewide "Adopt-A-Ghost" program to benefit the Spina Bifida Association of Kentucky. Sandy Phipps, professor for HCC, is coordinating this fundraising effort. During October, Spina Bifida Awareness Month, HCC employees and students are urging others to "adopt" a paper ghost for a $1 donation to the Spina Bifida Association of Kentucky. The "proud parents" will be invited to sign their names on the ghosts and the ghosts will be put on display within the college for all to see. Phipps, whose son Johnathan was born with spina bifida, stated that she became involved in this program to "benefit Johnathan and families like ours who deal with spina bifida on a daily basis...and to help find a way to prevent birth defects such as spina bifida." Phipps also stated that students from the Ti Complex at LBJ Elementary School in Jackson have ghosts for "adoption." Haddix Food Mart and White Flash II, both in Breathitt County, are participating in the effort as well. Spina bifida is the number one disabler of newborns. The birth defect is caused when the spinal column fails to close properly during the first four weeks of pregnancy. Often referred to as "open spine," spina bifida occurs in one in 1,000 births in the US. However, in Kentucky, spina bifida occurs at twice the national average - one out of every 500 children is born with spina bifida. The condition varies in its levels of effect, from slight discomfort to loss of sensation in the lower limbs to complete paralysis from the opening down. Recent studies have concluded that if a woman takes .4 milligrams of folic acid 28 days prior to pregnancy, she will reduce the chance of having a baby with spina bifida by up to 72%. During October, the Spina Bifida Association of Kentucky asks local businesses to participate in one of its largest fundraisers. The "Adopt-A-Ghost" program brought in nearly $20,000 last year. The money raised in this fundraiser goes to help support the many services the association offers free of charge to individuals and their families. If you would like to participate in the "Adopt-A-Ghost" campaign, contact Sandy Phipps at 1-800-246-7521, ext. 326, or e-mail her at sandy.phipps@kctcs.edu <mailto:sandy.phipps@kctcs.edu>. All donations are tax deductible, and checks are payable to "Spina Bifida Association of Kentucky." For more information about spina bifida or folic acid, please call the Spina Bifida Association of Kentucky at (502) - 637-7363 or send an e-mail to sbak@sbak.org <mailto:sbak@sbak.org>. Thank you from the Lees College Campus’s Student Government 11-17-02 The Lees College Campus Student Government Association Harvest Dance on Nov 8. 2002 was a fun filled night of music. We would like to acknowledge the people and businesses that contributed to the success of the dance. The businesses are Glo’s Mini Mart of Rousseau, Ky.; Wal – Mart, Winn Dixie, Jiffy Mart, Breathitt Online, Jackson Times, WJSN (106.5), and T K Music - all of Jackson, Ky.; and WCBJ (103.7). We would also like to thank WYMT of Hazard, Kentucky. We would also like to thank the staff of the Lees College Campus’s Cafeteria. The individuals that also helped were Opal Fugate, O.H. Fugate, Misty Mabry, Roy Daniel Sword, Travis Ritchie, Sam Turner, Allen Fugate, Bill Stacey, Julie Hamblin, Donnie Gillum, and our advisor Mr. Richard Holl. The association members that organized the event were the President (Frances Nadine Fugate), Secretary (Ramona Gillum), and Senators (Paula Noble, Dionne Gentry, and Misty Evane Mabry). Thank you also to all the people that attended the dance. Fall Fest at Lees 10-18-02 A potluck dinner on the grounds, complete with a Pie in the Face, and music made for a delightful fall day. "A Touch of Home" provided entertainment at the Lees College Campus of Hazard Community College for students and college employees. Shown above, from left, are: Darrell Watts, playing guitar; Almeda Wireman, playing banjo; Tom Sheffel, playing guitar; Randy Bryant, playing the "doghouse" bass; and Mark Wireman, playing mandolin. Members of the Commuter and Non-traditional Student Organization (CANSO) at Lees organized the event. Harvest Dance on the Lees College Campus 10-22-02 The Lees College Student Government Association (SGA) wants to welcome and invite everyone to a Harvest Dance on November 8, 2002 in the Lees College Van Meter Gymnasium starting at 8:00 p.m. lasting until midnight. The admissions will be $3.00 for a couple and $2.00 for singles. The dance will have live entertainment, free refreshments, and door prizes. Please come and have a night filled with fun and music. This will be a family event. Women Issues Awareness 10-9-02 Students at Hazard Community College are providing information about two important women's issues-breast cancer and domestic violence. From left are Mellissa Combs of Pinetop, vice president of the Human Services and Social Work Association (HASA); Susan Brock of Mozelle, HASA member; and Tiffanie Conley of Leburn, HASA president. They are providing information to students all month long because October is National Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. HASA club advisors are Dr. Pat Peacock, Cindy Plummer, Jim Gibson, and Joan Enochs. Community service is a focus of HASA at HCC. HCC Craft Fair set 10-09-02 The 9th Annual Hazard Community College Craft Fair featuring Eastern Kentucky crafts and candy has been set for Thursday and Friday, Nov. 21 and 22 in the First Federal Center at Hazard Community College. Artists will sell their wares from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds go to the individual artists, craftsman, and bakers. To set up a booth, contact Cora Hamilton at 436-5721, or 800-246-7521, ext. 8044. Women Issues Awareness 10-9-02 Students at Hazard Community College are providing information about two important women's issues-breast cancer and domestic violence. From left are Mellissa Combs of Pinetop, vice president of the Human Services and Social Work Association (HASA); Susan Brock of Mozelle, HASA member; and Tiffanie Conley of Leburn, HASA president. They are providing information to students all month long because October is National Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. HASA club advisors are Dr. Pat Peacock, Cindy Plummer, Jim Gibson, and Joan Enochs. Community service is a focus of HASA at HCC. Arsenic and Old Lace 10-9-02 Chris Doll and Jessica Gamble practice for the Little Theatre of Hazard production of Arsenic and Old Lace, a play by Joseph Kesselring. The production is part of the Greater Hazard Area Performing Arts Series and will be performed as a dinner theatre during the Friday and Saturday shows. The production will be Nov. 1, 2 and 3 at the First Federal Center at Hazard Community College. It's time to make reservations for the dinner theatre performances on Nov. 1 and 2 by call Tammy Duff, performing arts series coordinator, at 800-246-7521, or 436-5721, ext. 8067. The deadline for reservations is Friday, Oct. 25. Kerosene and Salad Bars and Other Funny Things 10-9-02 Lots of laughter was heard when Venita Caldwell, on right, spoke about "Kerosene Salad Bars and Other Signs of Our Times." Above, Bill Brown shares a few stories of his own with Ms. Caldwell for use in future presentations. As the coordinator of the Education Program at HCC, Mrs. Caldwell uses humor in her classroom. Mrs. Caldwell's talk was presented free to the public at the Lees College Campus of Hazard Community College. The event was sponsored by the Breathitt County Public Library with funding from the Kentucky Humanities Council, noted Marilyn Brown, who coordinated the event. $2,500 for Challenger Center 10-10-02 Danny Maggard, chief engineer at Kentucky River Coal Corporation, presents a check for $2,500 to Dr. Jay K. Box, president and CEO of Hazard Community College, for the Challenger Learning Center of Kentucky. Brian Elsea, flight director, is with the two in front of a mural in the center. Dr. Box, who is also co-chair of the Challenger Center board, thanked Maggard and Kentucky River Coal for their donation. Schools wanting to schedule a Challenger Center mission can contact Tom Cravens, center director, at 436-5721 or 800-246-7521, ext. 7813. HCC Craft Fair set 10-09-02 The 9th Annual Hazard Community College Craft Fair featuring Eastern Kentucky crafts and candy has been set for Thursday and Friday, Nov. 21 and 22 in the First Federal Center at Hazard Community College. Artists will sell their wares from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds go to the individual artists, craftsman, and bakers. To set up a booth, contact Cora Hamilton at 436-5721, or 800-246-7521, ext. 8044. Students participate in nat'l conference 10-8-02 Students taking classes at Hazard Community College in the Eastern Kentucky University Social Work Program will participate in a national conference called "The Women of Appalachia: Their Heritage and Accomplishments." Shown above, from left, are Charlene Hays of Hazard; Christie Yonts of Whitesburg, Dr. Patricia L. Peacock, EKU professor in social work, Mary Hounshell of Hazard, and Kristi Jackson of Isom. The students will make a presentation on Oct. 26 on "Barriers to Post Secondary Education for Appalachian Women" at Ohio University. Published reports praise Dallas Brass 10-08-02 The Greater Hazard Area Performing Arts Series announces Dallas Brass will perform on Thursday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. at The Forum in the Hal Rogers Center, a new facility on Kentucky 15 South in Hazard. The Washington Post review of the Dallas Brass at the Kennedy Center was outstanding. Here are their words: "A first-rate brass ensemble ... the evening was lively and accomplished, divided about equally between the lighter classics and some even lighter pop. ... The percussionist, Mark Lortz, raised a splendid clatter in the xylophone part of Kabalevsky's "Galop" from "The Comedians;" trumpeters Charles Lazarus and Matt Peterson could have toppled the walls of Jericho with their Vivaldi concerto; and all six players joined in a handsome Duke Ellington set. The Dallas Brass can play, beautifully and in a wide variety of styles." The event sponsors are: Community Trust Bank, Pine Branch Coal and the Kiwanis Club of Hazard. The Series Grand Benefactors are: Bank of Hindman, Citizens Bank & Trust Co. of Jackson, Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center, and Hazard Clinic / Jackson Clinic. Also supporting the arts series are: The Kentucky Arts Council, the Education, Arts & Humanities Cabinet, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Southern Arts Federation (SAF). Admission: Adults, $16; Students, $8 (6 - 18 yrs.); age 5 & under admitted free. Season tickets are $75 per person for adults; $25 for students (18 and younger). For more information, contact Tammy Duff, performing arts series coordinator, at 800-246-7521, ext. 8067 or Sandy Campbell at ext. 8003 or at Tammy.Duff@kctcs.edu Judge Combs entertains PTK 10-8-02 The annual picnic for Phi Theta Kappa took place at Judge Sarah Combs' home in Powell County in early October, notes Faith Flinchum, recording secretary and student at the Lees College Campus of Hazard Community College. Phi Theta Kappa members from various chapters across the state attended the picnic. A nice meal was served. Members toured the beautiful home and admired its beauty. The main attraction was a room dedicated to former Kentucky Governor Bert T. Combs. Many pictures and memorabilia reminiscent of Bert and his lifetime accomplishments were admired. A beautiful basket was presented to Judge Combs from Phi Theta Kappa as a gift of appreciation. "It was a beautiful day; everyone had a great time and are anxious to do it again next year," Ms. Flinchum said. Dallas Brass will delight and entertain 9-26-02 The Greater Hazard Area Performing Arts Series announces Dallas Brass will perform on Thursday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. at The Forum in the Hal Rogers Center, a new facility on Kentucky 15 South in Hazard. The musicians include trombonist Michael Levin who formed the quintet in 1982. His narrations between numbers are both humorous and informative. Trumpeters Wiff Rudd and Grant Peters do the fireworks on top, both playing the entire range of the trumpet instruments from the mellow fluegelhorn to the tiny piccolo horn. Their shining moment will be a section in the "William Tell Overture" when they play the extremely difficult violin parts as a piccolo trumpet duet. Tuba player Charles Villarrubia provides the sturdy bottom for the group and astounds the audience early-on in the evening, playing a transcribed version of the difficult flute part in Georg Telemann's "Sonata for Flute." Horn player Alex Shuhan is a triple-threat man, being a leader in the humor department, playing beautifully on a difficult solo on Brahms' "Hungarian Dance No. 5," and switching to piano for some beautiful effects in a Debussy number and then doing some exciting keyboard jazz improvisions on Ellington's "Take The A Train" later in the program. Drummer Robert Ward contributes a solid rhythmic background and astounds everyone with a fast rendition on xylophone of the Heifetz show-stopping "Hora Staccato." The first half of the program features the classics, foreign marches and suites which give the players ample room to show their techniques and ensemble precision. After intermission it will be strictly "happy time," starting with turn-of-the-century ragtime, then blues and working up to the swing era, using the music of Irving Berlin as the connecting link. This is a show that is sure to please so be sure to be there for the Oct. 24 performance. The event sponsors are: Community Trust Bank, Pine Branch Coal and the Kiwanis Club of Hazard. The Series Grand Benefactors are: Bank of Hindman, Citizens Bank & Trust Co. of Jackson, Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center, and Hazard Clinic / Jackson Clinic. Also supporting the arts series are: The Kentucky Arts Council, the Education, Arts & Humanities Cabinet, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Southern Arts Federation (SAF). Admission: Adults, $16; Students, $8 (6 - 18 yrs.); age 5 & under admitted free. Season tickets are $75 per person for adults; $25 for students (18 and younger). For more information, contact Tammy Duff, performing arts series coordinator, at 800-246-7521, ext. 8067 or Sandy Campbell at ext. 8003 or at Tammy.Duff@kctcs.edu ALLTEL 9-26-02 "We want to invest in your community." Those are the words of ALLTEL leadership told to Dr. Jay Box, president of Hazard Community College, at a meeting at the college. Shown above, from left, seated, are: Charlie Hammonds, city of Hazard; Mayor William D. Gorman; Dan Warnstaff, ALLTEL Southwest Region vice president and general manager; Maya Baker, ALLTEL human resources manager for KY; Donna Roark, HCC director of technology; Terry E. Beeler, ALLTEL KY market area president; Don Holt, ALLTEL London District operations manager; Denny Ray Noble, Perry County judge executive; Janice Bradford King, Community Trust Bank president. Standing, from left, are: Dennis Chaney, Hazard ARH administrator; Timothy Williamson, ALLTEL outside plant construction supervisor; George Page, ALLTEL regional president network operations; Eli Boggs, ALLTEL Hazard Operations supervisor; Brandon D. Smith, 84th district state representative; Tony D. Whitaker, president of First Federal Savings and Loan; and Charlie Crayne of ALLTEL Area Manager Ashland District. Tech Campus Offers New Mining Class 9-26-02 Hazard Community College Technical Campus will be offering New Miners Training on a monthly basis. Students can take either the initial 40 hour underground training or the 24 hour surface training class. These classes are taught in the evening beginning at 6 p.m. The next class is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 7. For a complete schedule and pre-registration call Christina at (606) 435-6101 ext. 8347. DFWR is currently testing to ensure the disease hasn't been carried in and to assess the health of the herd." Until the herd reaches its maximum potential of 7, 500, hunting in the 24 county area will be limited to state sanctioned elk hunting by the lucky individuals chosen in the KDFWR Elk Hunt Draw. The two drawings to date have taken place at the Elk Festival the last Saturday of July in Hazard, KY. This year 10 lucky individuals were chosen to hunt in the restoration area. KDFWR also awarded two bull tags for this year's hunt to two organizations instrumental in the Elk Restoration project. One went to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the other to Shikar Safari International. Both organizations will auction the tags and return the proceeds to the Kentucky Elk Restoration project. Eventually, many hunters will have a try at one of the majestic creatures in the restoration area. "After the herd reaches its potential and maintains it, we will eventually be harvesting hundreds of bulls and cows from the restoration area," says Hensley. Hunting is necessary to prevent overpopulation and to maintain the integrity of the herd, and it will bring in a lot of money to the region. But even more people will come to see the elk, and other wildlife, in this setting and learn about their habits. That is what will bring the boost to the regional economy. The elk are a natural draw." If interested elk viewers missed the KDFWR tours, access permits to the Addington Wildlife Management area may be purchased where hunting and fishing licenses are sold. These access permits allow individuals to register at the Guard House off Rt. 476, watch a safety film and then have access to the area. The only problem for elk viewers is that they may not know where to look or what to look for. Additionally, they may not want to be in the area, during deer hunting season. For additional information and helpful tips about elk viewing, log on the KDFWR website at www.kdfwr.state.ky.us. This site even offers the opportunity to hear an elk bugle, as web surfers can experience some of the excitement about elk. For additional elk related information, call the KDFWR Information Line at 1-800-858-1549. But that excitement can not come close to the thrill of the search and then the sighting of an elk standing silhouetted in front of the mountains. "Some people get really excited when they see their first elk," Crank says. "It's a very different experience to see an animal in the wild, than to see them in pictures, video or captivity. People don't usually expect them to be so large and to be able, in certain circumstances, to get so close." "The Elk Restoration Project is something all Kentuckians can be proud of," says Hensley. "If we continue to see such positive results, the elk should be here for our children's grandchildren and beyond to see and hunt and enjoy. Elk are a part of our heritage and we need to preserve them and to promote them." Tawny Acker Hogg is the Community and Economic Development Coordinator for Hazard Community College and the Secretary for the Daniel Boone Parkway Corridor Tourism Group. She is a wildlife and an art enthusiast, who travels our region promoting eco-tourism and cultural heritage tourism. Sept. 11 as a day of remembrance. 9-12-02 The following is the address presented at the Technical Campus of HCC by faculty member Lee Ann Helton. On behalf of the faculty and staff of the Technical Campus I welcome all of you to this important observance, to remember those who lost their lives, those whose lives were forever changed, and to reflect on the changes we have all experienced in the past months. When I was thinking about what to say today, the thing that kept coming to mind, aside from the horrendous tragedies the country experienced, was how we have all changed. On this day one year ago, a mark was etched on the timeline of this country's history - one that separates the country's life into a "before" and "after". Everything changed in an instant. I have heard the question countless times: "Do you remember where were you the morning of September 11th?" I remember everything about that tragic morning with uncanny, vivid clarity. I remember that it was an incredibly beautiful early fall morning, with crystal blue skies, a striking backdrop for the stark contrast we saw later that morning. I remember where I was, what I was doing, even what I wore to work that day. At 9:00 I was planning for an afternoon class, when my telephone rang, and on the other end of the line my mother tried to relate what was happening in New York, even as the terrible events continued to unfold. When she told me that a plane crashed into the World Trade Center, I thought, like many others did, that perhaps a small private plane had accidentally hit one of the towers. I had no way of understanding the magnitude of what was happening. I listened throughout the morning by radio to news broadcasts as the anchors attempted to make sense of the chaos, and gradually, the picture became all too clear. If I could attach adjectives to the way I felt that morning, I would choose words like afraid, confused, sickened, and very, very sad. America suffered tremendous losses that day. We now know the numbers we know how many people died, how many families lost loved ones, and we can estimate the cost in dollars of the physical destruction. The incredible loss of human life is mind-boggling. The vast majority of the losses are intangible, and impossible to calculate or estimate. If September 11th 2001 is a mark on our collective timeline, and if we are indeed different now than we were before, then we must decide how we choose to view the changes that have taken place, both in our society, and in individuals. I personally believe that the people who make up this country are better for the changes. We were all were forced to look fear in the eye that day, and in the days and weeks after, in a way that many of us had never done before. Just as those giant towers in New York fell to the ground, collapsing into massive piles of dust and debris, so were our perceptions of the world we live in. Destroyed. They, too, must be rebuilt. Security and safety are no longer things we taken for granted. We are more mindful now of the sacrifices our military men and women make, ever-vigilant in their protective watch to ensure our safety. Things changed that day, because we realized that the things we value most were being attacked by something beyond comprehension, beyond imagination. We are here today to honor the thousands of people who lost their lives in the attacks on New York and Washington, to remember the grieving families, and to express our own grief for the country's immeasurable losses. However, I think we must realize that any time such atrocities are committed against human life, in the name of religion, politics, or sheer hatred, we have all suffered a grave inhumanity. The world became larger one year ago. We all were forcibly removed from our "small" worlds, the worlds of everyday hassles, headaches, and mundane obstacles, and placed against our will into a world colored by the stark realities of deep pain, tremendous loss, and very real fear. This is our world, and it is the world of our neighbors, both here and abroad. I believe the tragic events of this day can bring us all closer to a true understanding of our place in the world. We should all open our eyes to the pain and suffering that goes on everywhere, not just in New York, not just here in America. We should open our minds and hearts to the sufferings of others everywhere in the world, and sympathize with those who live such a reality every day. We should be aware and mindful that human life is precious, and that none of us is invincible. We must realize that we can all be better people for this if we realize and live by one crucial truth: we are not merely citizens of the United States - we are citizens of the human race, and suffering is suffering, no matter where it is happening, or who is causing it. And when some among us suffer disgusting inhumanities, such as those committed in New York and Washington last year, we all suffer. As we continue to heal from the tragedy of September 11th, I hope that we never forget what this horrific day taught us. Thinking back, I recall small things that stand out against the dark confusion of that terrible day. We were very anxious to get home, to see our families, to tell the people we love how much they are loved. We all realized, in a tragic but important instant, the frailty of human life. We realized in the blink of an eye our vulnerability, and how lucky we are to have been spared. I hope those realizations stay with us. I hope we remember, as the last of the debris is cleared from what used to be our world, that we are indeed vulnerable, just as every other human being is vulnerablee are indeed vulnerable, to untenable inhumanities, and that they are never justifiable, not in any form, not in any place, not for any reason. In Honor of 9-11 9-11-02 Jessica Sturgill, at student at the KNott County Branch of Hazard Community College, recites a poem in honor of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11,2001. Students organized a ceremony which will include a tree planting to commemorate the day. Career Opportunities through EKU - HCC 9-12-02 Two new faculty members have joined the Social Work program offered by Eastern Kentucky University through Hazard Community College. Students can obtain a bachelor's degree in Hazard from EKU. Shown above, from left, are Dr. Pat Peacock, EKU social work faculty; Cindy Plummer, HCC human services faculty; Joan Enochs, HCC human services and EKU advanced policy faculty; and Jim Gibson, EKU faculty teaching human behavior, social environment and policy. Enochs and Gibson began teaching this fall semester. Those interested in enrolling for the spring semester can contact Dr. Peacock at 436-5721, ext. 8020 now. The deadline is Oct. 31. Domestic Violence talk at HCC 9-24-02 A presentation on "Domestic Violence: The Hidden Epidemic" will be Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 14 and 15 at Hazard Community College in the First Federal Center, Room 123 A from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Dr. Patricia L. Peacock will head the Human Services and Social Work Association session. The public is invited. Students get dual credit with HCC and ATC 9-24-02 The Technical Campus of Hazard Community College continues to work with the Area Technology Centers to allow their students to acquire credit from both the technology center and the college. "This is a tremendous win-win situation for both the high schools and for the college, but especially for the students," noted Mike Dixon, Vice President of Occupations/Technical Education and campus director, who praised Dean Ralph Kidd for doing "an outstanding job of coordinating the many complex issues to put this program in place." As a result of Kidd's work, the high school enrollment for this semester has doubled over last year's enrollment. The effort brought in somewhere around a 1,000 students (headcount). Perry County does not have an Area Technology Center to serve secondary students as do all the surrounding counties. To address that need, the Technical Campus enrolls secondary students from Perry County Central, Buckhorn High School, and Hazard High School in college programs. To make this possible, Ralph Kidd redesigned the program. He worked with the high school teachers and administrations and with the staff and faculty at the Technical Campus. Kidd designed a two-tiered program under a new schedule that accommodates students very effectively. Under this system, high school juniors and seniors have the opportunity to enroll in exploratory type classes. Previously, only high school seniors were allowed to attend technical classes of any kind. "This gives the undecided students a unique pathway to make a career decision from a point of information rather than guessing and/or waiting until a late date to find they do not like the program in which they enrolled," Kidd said. The second tier of the program allows high school students to enroll in regular program classes but under the technical campus schedule. In this arrangement, the students can gain full college credit, and can learn and perform at the same level as post-secondary students. Students, in some cases, complete an entry-level certificate and may enter employment upon graduation from high school. Many other students, upon graduation, can bring these courses back into their selected college programs and complete a certificate, diploma, or degree in short order. "It is our individual successes that come together to manifest themselves in the achievement of our goals and to the benefit of those that we serve," Dixon said. "Those moving stories of our HCC family members reaching out to help students and stories of students assisting each other, demonstrate what our College is all about-it's a learning community dedicated to the success of all where everyone has a part to play in the big story of success." |
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