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| Surface Mining Class Offered Through The KY Coal Academy at HCTC
Hazard Community and Technical College is part of the Kentucky Coal Academy . HCTC offers mine-related training both on and off the worksite. The classes are: Initial MET training, Initial electrical training, Initial underground and surface training, initial blasters training, MET Retraining, underground and surface retraining, Blasters retraining, hydraulic training on basic and advanced hydraulics trainers, electrical training on Joy and DBT, electrical panels and Allen Bradley PLC training on electrical panels. Training is available to companies and interested individuals. Contact Donnia at 487-3037 or Jesse at 487-3392 for more information or to sign your employees up for training. Funding is available and you can obtain your training at little or no cost. Classes offered through the Kentucky Coal academy are: Surface Mining Class - A 24-hour Initial Surface Mine Training class will be offered beginning August 27. This will be an evening class from 6-10 p.m. at the Technical Campus of HCTC. The fee for this class is $50.00. If interested or for registration please contact Donnia at 487-3037 or 800-246-7521, ext. 73037. Challenger Center branches out for learning The Challenger Learning Center of Kentucky provided a chance for kids at the Hazard Pavilion to have a simulated astronaut experience in the swimming pool. The two-day activity, called International Space Station Challenge, involved building a model under water. Kids from Letcher, Pike, Harlan, and Perry counties took advantage of the experience, noted Tom Cravens (shown above), center director. For more summer programming, call 436-5721, ext. 73049 or 800-246-7521, ext. 73040 or 73050. Photo Here Music in the Mountains Chorale Adult Choir John Stegner - Director Bobbie Bevins - Accompanist Enjoy a weekend of Hazard hospitality, fellowship, and rehearsing under the direction of noted UK conductor John Stegner during the Mountain Chorale. Stegner was recently named “Teacher of the Year” by the Kentucky Music Educators Association. Accompanying Director Stegner will be Bobbie Bevins. Bevins has taught music at schools in Hazard, Buckhorn, Coeburn , Va. and West Virginia . In her retirement years, she directs the East Kentucky Youth Chorus in Jackson and is the accompanist for the East Kentucky Singers in Hazard. This Hazard native also teaches piano lessons. There will be a rehearsal Friday, June 15 from 6:30 – 9 p.m. and on Saturday, June 16 at 9 a.m. The rehearsals will conclude with a concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Rehearsals and the concert will be held at the First Federal Center at Hazard Community and Technical College . Cost is $20 per person. Participants are strongly encouraged to prepay. To register, contact Janet Hurley at 487-3068 or 800-246-7521, ext. 73068. Music in the Mountains Choral Camp choral students will have the opportunity to improve their musical talents under the direction of noted UK conductor John Stegner during the Choral Music Week. Stegner was recently named “Teacher of the Year” by the Kentucky Music Educators Association. Accompanying Director Stegner will be Letha Patterson, who is known regionally for the youth and community chorus she teaches and directs. Together they bring over sixty years of musical teaching and directing to the camp. Both sight reading and vocal skills will be emphasized in the camp in addition to daily rehearsals. Camp will be held Monday- Thursday, June 11–14, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and is open to students entering grades 7–12. Cost of the camp is $65. Students may bring their lunch daily or purchase it in the grill. The camp will be held in the First Federal Center of Hazard Community and Technical College . To register, contact Janet at 487-3068 or 800-246-7521, ext. 73068. HCTC holds summer school sessions Hazard Community and Technical College will hold summer school session registration for Session I on Thursday, May 24 with classes beginning on Tuesday, May 29. Registration for Session II will be Thursday, June 28 with classes beginning July 2. Students may register for both sessions on May 24. Classes offered at the Hazard Campus include: human anatomy, lab for BIO 137, microbiology, computers, public speaking, writing, history, math courses, sociology, and psychology. At the Lees College Campus, classes offered are human anatomy and lab for BIO 137, computers, writing, and math. Technical Campus classes also will be offered and Kentucky Virtual University will offer classes in computers, Early Childhood Education, web page development, Macromedia Flash, and SQL Programming. For details, check at the web site at www.hazard.kctcs.edu Call 1-800-246-7521, ext 73525 or any campus to register for classes. Online Courses at HCTC Want to take a course but don’t have the time to be away from home? Hazard Community and Technical College has numerous online courses you can take to earn professional development credit or just for fun! Try one of the following online courses through Education to Go or Flex Study or Gatlin Online Educational Course. Take these courses through the Internet at your own pace and time, without having to drive to a class or listen to a lecture. You can register online or call Jennifer for more information at 487-3136. Go to www.flexstudy.com/hazardcc for complete listings of available classes. Classes begin June 20. The classes are: Instant Italian - This dynamic course makes learning Italian fun and surprisingly easy. You'll learn how to ask directions, book a room, order a meal, and much more—in Italian! Phonetic spellings of each word and phrase make mastering pronunciation a breeze. The course audio even lets you hear and practice Italian with a simple click of your mouse. Cultural notes are included throughout the course to help you better understand the Italian people and their way of life. This course will prepare you to speak basic Italian in a wide variety of settings and situations, and it promises to enrich your experiences while traveling in Italy . Cost is $69. Parenting: The First - Five Years - Learn to be a more confident and effective parent of your young child. Discover ways of enjoying your children more while paving the way for their future academic success. Our experienced early childhood educator will guide and support you through the mysteries of the challenging early years of childhood, giving you multiple opportunities to bestow upon your child the two most precious gifts any parent can offer: roots and wings. Administrative Assistant Fundamentals - Rapid growth in the health, legal services, data processing, management, public relations, and other industries have created many new job opportunities for administrative assistants. This course will help you discover and master the essentials of managerial and staff support, information and records management, communications technology, travel and meeting coordination, space planning, and office ergonomics. You'll become an indispensable member of your team by identifying opportunities and implementing solutions to turn your office into a high productivity machine. This course may help you prepare for the internationally recognized Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) and Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) exams offered by the International Association of Administrative Professionals. Cost is $69. Fair, Square & Legal - As one course among many offered in the American Management Association’s curriculum, Fair, Square, and Legal: A Manager’s Guide to Safe Hiring, Managing, and Firing Practices, 2nd Edition, has been written for managers who need to make safe hiring, managing, and firing decisions, often without the benefit of specific policies or procedures to guide their actions. This course, based on the best-selling AMACOM book of the same name, features a unique approach that focuses on management, rather than legal, issues. This perspective gives you the information to make decisions that not only meet the requirements of the law but also conform with the best practices of effective management. In this course, you will learn what the laws that govern hiring, managing, and firing decisions mean to you as a working manager. You will see how courts have applied those laws in a series of actual cases, and you will gain the perspective necessary to make safe, effective business decisions for yourself and your company. In our litigious society, Fair, Square, and Legal: A Manager’s Guide to Safe Hiring, Managing, and Firing Practices gives you the information and insight needed to manage your business legally, profitably, and successfully. Cost is $79.95. How to Plan and Manage Your Company Budget - How to Plan and Manage Your Company Budget shows you how to develop, implement, and maintain departmental budgets that support and contribute to the goals of the company as a whole. Covering both the planning and controlling sides of the budget system, you'll learn how to document the company's goals and performance objectives in financial terms and how to interpret the comparison of actual results with budgeted results. Cost is $79.95. For more information or to register contact Jennifer at 487-3136 or 800-246-7521, ext. 73136. Kudzu wants writers Kudzu, the literary magazine at Hazard Community & Technical College , want to encourage good writing. Shown are Judy Cooper (on left), a runner-up in the Gurney Norman fiction contest, and Ashley N. Taylor, the student editor of Kudzu, 2007 edition. A Feb. 1, 2008 deadline is set for the next issue of Kudzu, so start writing now. HCTC Heavy Equipment Program partners with Coal Industry to assist the community Hazard Community & Technical College ’s Heavy Equipment Program instructors Bud Gadbury and Willie Cornett have been providing heavy equipment operations training to Kentucky National Guard Troops. Trainings were held on Saturdays and Sundays. Three weekends of training have been completed and one more will be held in August. Troops are receiving college credit for their training paid for by the Kentucky National Guard. Hazard Community & Technical College wishes to thank B & W Resources for allowing the college and the troops to utilize one of their locations for the training. The instructors have also been providing training to their full-time students with a project with the Division of Abandoned Mine Lands in Buckhorn. Gadbury thanks Steve Hohmann, Director of Division of Abandoned Mine Lands, who has been instrumental in providing projects currently in process by Heavy Equipment and Operations Program. If you would like more information about the heavy equipment operator program offered at Hazard Community & Technical College , contact Nena Eddington at 606-487-3311 or 1-800-246-7521, ext. 73311. Photo Here Proficient in welding Hazard Community & Technical College welding students are going to state after winning at the regional welding contest. The welding program at HCTC hosted the SkillsUSA regional contest March 2. Shown above, from left, are: Shane Hayes of Hazard High School ; Coy Hall of Lee County; Charles Williams of Perry County ; Paul Tucker of Lincoln Electric - Technical Representative. Not pictured is Josh Honeycutt of Letcher County . Shane Hayes placed first in the secondary division. Charles Williams placed first, Coy Hall placed second and Josh Honeycutt placed third in the post secondary division. Craig Herald teaches welding at Hazard Community & Technical College. Annual Drug Forum Held at HCTC photo of Michelle Kilgore The “United We Stand and Addicted We Fall” Drug Forum was held on March 30 at Hazard Community & Technical College . This fixth-annual event was sponsored by the HCTC Unite Coalition–Hazard Campus and Human Services and Social Work Association. Alternative Treatment and Motivational Interviewing conducted by Michelle Kilgore (shown above) was just one of the highlights of the conference. Other topics presented were Family Intervention by Judy Cattoi; Drug Abuse and the Legal Community by Jackie Pickrell; and Neuro-Electric Therapy by James McDannel. Karen Engle, Executive Director for Operation UNITE was the keynote speaker. Special thanks to Food City and East Kentucky Beverage, Inc. for their contribution. Annual Drug Forum Held at HCTC photo of Jackie Pickrell The “United We Stand and Addicted We Fall” Drug Forum was held on March 30 at Hazard Community & Technical College . This fixth-annual event was sponsored by the HCTC Unite Coalition–Hazard Campus and Human Services and Social Work Association. Drug Abuse and the Legal Community conducted by Kentucky State Police’s Jackie Pickrell (shown above) was just one of the highlights of the conference. Other topics presented were Family Intervention by Judy Cattoi; Alernative Treatment and Motivational Interviewing by Michelle Kilgore; and Neuro-Electric Therapy by James McDannel. Karen Engle, Executive Director for Operation UNITE was the keynote speaker. Special thanks to Food City and East Kentucky Beverage, Inc. for their contributions. 25 plus vendors at Career Fair at Lees More than 25 businesses and programs have already signed up to participate in the annual Career Fair at the Lees College Campus of Hazard Community & Technical College on Wednesday, May 9 from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in the Van Meter Gym. Those setting up booths include: Breathitt Regional Juvenile Detention Center, Influent, Inc., Mary Kay Cosmetics, Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA), Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (DCBS),Kentucky Division of Forestry, Rape Crisis Center (KRCC), Kentucky River Children's Advocacy Center, Bureau of Prisons (Manchester), Appalachian Wireless, Wizard Inc., Business Resources of Eastern Kentucky, Job Site, Leeco/Blue Diamond Coal Companies, Wal Mart (Hazard Supercenter), Kentucky River District Health Department, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Kentucky River Medical Center, United States Army, Eastern Kentucky Veteran's Center. Also, Hazard Community & Technical College will be represented by various careers and offices, including: Human Services, Nursing, Admissions, Financial Aid, Information Technology, Coal Careers and Continuing Education. “This Career Fair is a great chance to talk to folks in different careers. Anyone looking for a job or thinking of changing careers should come to this May 9 event,” noted Kim Barnes, Ready to Work Program coordinator, who is organizing the event, which is free and open to the public. “We are awaiting confirmation from several other vendors, so we will be able to present a great Career Fair,” Ms. Barnes said. To learn more, email Kim.Barnes@kctcs.edu or call 800-246-7521, ext. 73524 or 73646. HCTC Holds GED in Jackson Hazard Community and Technical College will offer GED testing in Jackson at the Breathitt Life Skills Center on April 24 & 25. Registration for the GED test will begin at 9:00 a.m. with testing im media tely following. First time students will need to attend both testing days. On the first day of testing, students will complete the Demographics form, the Mathematics test, and the Language Arts Writing test. On the second day of testing, students will complete the Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts Reading tests. Photo identification is required for each student on each testing day and a signed GED application is required for all first time testers. For more information and to get your name added to the list contact Janet Hurley at 487-3068 or 1-800-246-7521, ext. 73068. HCTC Holds GED in Campton Hazard Community and Technical College will offer GED testing in Campton at the Wolfe County Adult Education Center on April 17 & 18. Registration for the GED test will begin at 9:00 a.m. with testing im media tely following. First time students will need to attend both testing days. On the first day of testing, students will complete the Demographics form, the Mathematics test, and the Language Arts Writing test. On the second day of testing, students will complete the Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts Reading tests. Photo identification is required for each student on each testing day and a signed GED application is required for all first time testers. For more information and to get your name added to the list contact Janet Hurley at 487-3068 or 1-800-246-7521, ext. 73068. Online Courses at HCTC Want to take a course but don’t have the time to be away from home? Hazard Community and Technical College has numerous online courses you can take to earn professional development credit or just for fun! Try one of the following online courses through Education to Go or Flex Study or Gatlin Online Educational Course.. Take these courses through the Internet at your own pace and time, without having to drive to a class or listen to a lecture. You can register online or call Jennifer for more information at 487-3136. Classes begin April 18. Go to ww.flexstudy.com/hazardcc for complete listings of available classes. The classes are: Beginning Algebra - Understand how algebra is relevant to almost every aspect of your daily life, and become skilled at solving a variety of algebraic problems. This unique and thought-provoking course integrates algebra with many other areas of study, including history, biology, geography, business, government, and more. As a result, you will acquire a wide variety of basic skills that will help you find solutions to almost any problem. Cost is $79. Everyday Math - Ever find math baffling? This course can help you gain confidence in your basic math skills so you can start using math to your advantage. Each of your lessons will be filled with practical exercises and information that you can put to immediate use. You'll get valuable hands-on experience and advice on using a calculator; determining the proper amount to pay in tips, discounts, and taxes; managing your income and expenses; checking your bills and bank statements for errors and overcharges; comparing investment vehicles; shopping for the best loans; buying a home; determining the right amount of paint, carpet, or tile for your next home improvement project; converting from one type of currency to another; calculating the chances that something will happen; interpreting a graph; comparing test results; understanding a statistical survey; and more. Cost is $69. What Managers Do - You'll learn how to analyze your job, examine its functional components, spot your weaknesses, take concrete corrective steps through motivation, delegation, and time management. The class will utilize the book What Managers Do, Fourth Edition. The book is designed specifically for the practicing manager and the future manager. It provides private, self-paced, individualized study; learning and self-evaluation through in-text exercises. Paralleling a business school course of study, our curriculum makes available a stable, inclusive, and continuing transmittal of practices and perspectives to those working managers who, on their own time and at their own pace, want to continue their education. Cost is $79.95. ISO 9001:2000 Making the Transition - Learn how to meet the new standard while maintaining certification and system integrity, understand the ISO standard and the 2000 revision changes, design, develop, and implement a QMS that is fully integrated, functioning, and dynamic, incorporate a customer focus in all your quality systems, ensure continuous improvement in your organization with the Plan-Do-Check-Act Cycle. This new self-study, ISO 9001:2000—Making the Transition, is designed as a practical handbook for managers whose organizations are certified to the 1994 ISO 9001, ISO 9002, or ISO 9003 quality management systems (QMS). Cost is $79.95. Video Game Design and Development - The Video Game Design and Development online program is the perfect starting place for students who are seeking to break into the exciting gaming industry. This online program lays the groundwork for students who wish to learn the high-end techniques and engineering principles behind modern videogame technology. Using a comprehensive and analytical approach to game development principles and techniques, students will begin to develop the skills that are necessary to implement their own game ideas. Cost is $1,995 for this 500-hour course. CompTIA™ Linux+/LPI Level One Certification Training - Linux+ is an entry-level certificate program, developed by CompTIA™, which measures Linux knowledge and skills for an individual with at least six months practical experience (Network+ or A+ background). The online Linux+ Certification Preparation course prepares students to write the CompTIA™ Linux+ exam. Linux Professional Institute Advanced Certification Training was developed by the Linux Professional Institute to provide a useable, common measurement of Linux skills. Students taking these courses learn the fundamentals of the Linux operating system including how to configure Linux system services, how to manage a Linux system in a networked environment, and finally, how to manage the servers a Linux system provides. Textbooks are included. Cost is $2,095 for this 300-hour course. For more information contact Jennifer at 487-3136 or 800-246-7521, ext. 73136. CE Classes on the Hazard Campus of HCTC Hazard Community and Technical College will offer the following continuing education classes on the Hazard Campus of HCTC. The classes are: Free Training for your Employees - Hazard Community & Technical College in partnership with the Kentucky Department for Adult Education is able to offer some types of free training for eligible companies and employees. Classes include team building, problem solving, communication skills, Microsoft Word, Excel, and basic Microsoft Windows training. Call Jennifer at 487-3136 to see if you or your company qualifies. Tae Kwan Do - HCTC continues to offer Tae Kwan Do on Thursday evenings with David Frazier as instructor. Contact Jennifer to sign up at 487-3136. Cost is $4 per session. Beginner’s class is from 6–7 p.m., and the advanced class is from 7–8 p.m. Class is held in room 107 of the HCTC First Federal Center . Summer Study/Math Mania Brochures - Call Janet at 487-3068 and give your name and mailing address if you want a Summer Study (grades 1–5) or a Math Mania brochure (grades 6–12) mailed to you. Meg Rice will once again coordinate the program of study. Emergency Medical Technician - Alice Ritchie will be the instructor for this 160-hour course that upon completion will certify you as am EMT. Students must have their high school diploma or GED to attend and must be certified in CPR. Class will begin in late August so call now to be included! Call Janet at 487-3068 for more information. Intermediate Aerobics - Come and get a great one-hour workout with Karen Smith who teaches a variety of different exercises. Students need to wear comfortable clothing and supportive walking shoes. Also students need to bring 2 lb. weights if they have them. Classes are held every Monday & Wednesday from 5:30–6:30 p.m. at the HCTC First Federal Center in room 123B/C. Cost is $4 per session and students can pay when they come. If you have further questions, please call Janet at 487-3068. Piano - Trish Howard teaches piano lessons on Mondays & Thursdays at the HCTC First Federal Center . 30-minute private lessons are taught weekly. Cost of the lessons is $10 per lesson. Call Janet at 487-3068 to sign up. Guitar - Pat Duff teaches guitar lessons at the HCTC First Federal Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Lessons are 30 minutes each week. Cost of the lessons is $10 per lesson. Call Janet at 487-3068 to sign up. CE Computer Classes on the Hazard Campus of HCTC Hazard Community and Technical College will offer the following continuing education computer classes on the Hazard Campus of HCTC. The classes are: Do More than just Email with Outlook - Many of us use Microsoft Outlook on our jobs but don’t realize all of the capabilities it has. Learn how to use the calendar, set appointments, reminders, manage contacts, filter junk mail, set up a signature, use meeting and voting buttons, assign tasks and much more. Cost of the class is $30. Class meets on Monday and Wednesday, April 15 & 17 from 5–7 p.m. in room 211 of the First Federal Center . Contact Jennifer to register at ext. 73136. Introduction to Computers - Been putting off learning to use that new computer you got for Christmas? Join instructor Jeff Coots as he guides you on how to save files, customize your desktop, and use the Internet and email. Class will be held on the Hazard Campus in the First Federal Center in room 211. The class will be from 5:30–7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 16–May 2. Cost of the class is $68. Contact Jennifer to register at 487-3136. CE Classes at the Lees College Campus of HCTC Hazard Community and Technical College will offer the following continuing education classes at the Lees College Campus of HCTC. The classes are: How the West Was Done - HCTC faculty member Jeremiah Bryant will share some ideas for having a successful road trip and things to do to avoid ‘road trip problems’. Mr. Bryant will present a slideshow of selected images from his own road trip that encompassed Kentucky , Indiana , Illinois , Missouri , Oklahoma , Texas , New Mexico , Arizona , Utah , Nevada , California , Oregon , Washington , Idaho , Montana , Wyoming , South Dakota , and Iowa and back to Kentucky . Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. This presentation will be on Friday, April 20 at 1:30 p.m. in the Breathitt County Life Skills Center . Introduction to Microsoft Word - Following step-by-step instructions, explore the basic features of this word processing software. Learn to create, edit and print a document. Understand how to use menus and toolbars to set margins, select type styles and sizes, and check spelling and grammar. This will be a basic word processing course, but participants should be comfortable using the keyboard and a mouse. This helpful class will be taught at the Breathitt County Life Skills Center on Tuesday and Thursday, April 17 & 19 from 4-6 p.m. Fee for the class is $30 and pre-registration is required. reserving/Digitizing Your Paper Photos - There are so many creative ways to use digital images today, but are all of your photos on paper? If you want to learn how to preserve those old paper photographs or other keepsakes into digital files, join HCTC faculty member Jeremiah Bryant for this workshop. Mr. Bryant will cover the following topics: using a basic scanner, file organization, image formats, image resolutions, and burning to CD or DVD. Basic computer skills will be required. This workshop will be held on Monday, April 23, 6-8 p.m. at the Telford Computer Center on the Lees College Campus. Fee for the class in $10 and pre-registration is required. Computer Basics for the Beginner - Are you in the dark when it comes to computers? Don’t know what email is, and you’ve never “surfed the web?” Class will be held Monday through Thursday, April 16-19 from 5 – 8 p.m. under the instruction of Jennifer Chester. Class will be held in Telford Computer Center on the Lees College Campus of HCTC. You will learn about software, hardware, word processing, spreadsheets and the internet in this computer workshop designed for the beginner. Pre-registration is required. Introduction to Computer for Farmers - If you are a tobacco farmer who was involved in the tobacco buyout and you missed one of HCTC’s earlier classes to get basic computer training for $25 plus a free computer then you have one last chance to take this class. Call Laura or Bryan at 487-3531 or 800-245-7521, ext. 73531 for class details. Wildflowers of Kentucky - After a drab brown winter, spring is the time of year when most people are likely to notice wildflowers. Eastern Kentucky has a wide variety of native flowering plants, and learning to recognize some of them can add a lot of enjoyment to time spent outdoors. Join former naturalist and park superintendent turned HCTC faculty member, Wilson Francis, Ph.D., for this informative workshop that will highlight ways to distinguish some of the wildflowers found in Kentucky , with hints at what these plants may tell us about climate changes of the past. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. All classes will be held at the Breathitt County Life Skills Center . For more information, or to register, call Laura at 666-7521 or 800-246-7521, ext. 73531. Continuing Education Classes on the HCTC Technical Campus Hazard Community and Technical College will offer continuing education classes at the Technical Campus of HCTC. The classes are: HVAC CEU’s - On April 7 an HVAC CEU class will be held for Journeymen and Master HVAC beginning at 8:30 a.m. The instructor is Bill Sammons and the topic is air flow. Cost of the class is $80 including lunch. Class will be held in the Devert Owens Building multi-purpose room. Motorcycle Training - Join instructor Tim Cody in this popular beginning rider’s course. Cost is $110 per student and class begins on Friday evening at the Devert Owens Building and continues through the weekend. The first weekend class is April 20–22. Class size is limited so register early. Initial Surface and Underground Mining Classes - HCTC’s Technical Campus offers Initial Surface and Underground Mining training. All individuals who work in Kentucky mines must have initial training and pass the state exam in order to obtain their green inexperienced miner card. All of our instructors have over twenty-five years of mining experience each. The next Initial Underground Mine Training is set for April. For more information, or to register, contact Donnia at 487-3037, or 800-246-7521, ext. 73037. CE Classes at the Leslie County Center of HCTC Hazard Community and Technical College will offer the following continuing education classes in Hyden. The classes are: Beginner Dulcimer Lessons - Join Rhonda Brashear in learning the lap dulcimer. Rhonda has constructed two dulcimers, and has a desire to teach everyone how to play. Students should have his/her own dulcimer, however there are practice dulcimers available in class. Students will receive 3 hours of one-on-one instruction and a music book for the price of $30. Personality Test - Would you like to know more about why you do the things you do? We are all born with core personality traits that mold the way we think and act. By learning which type you are, you can better see yourself, your relationships and your life. It’s fun, and it’s free. Jam Sessions - In conjunction with the Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music, a weekly jam session is in the planning stages. Dean Osborne, Director of the KSBTM, will host a weekly jam session at the Leslie County Center . Everyone welcome to bring your instrument and join in. Watch the papers and listen for the “Jam Times”. Call Dean Osborne at 487-3630 for more information. Guitar, Bass & Drum Lessons - Instructor Lindon Plant is currently taking students, ages 8 and up, for basic guitar, bass, and drums. Weekly lessons are $12 for a one hour session. Contact Rhonda at 487-3487 to register or for more information. Continuing Education Happenings in Knott County Hazard Community and Technical College will offer the following continuing education classes in Knott County . Pickin’ and Grinnin’ - Join the Pickers and Grinners as they share favorite bluegrass songs. Whether you play an instrument, sing, dance or simply enjoy listening to bluegrass, Robert and the Pickers offer a delightful evening. Pickers meet on Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. at the Human Services Building in Hindman. Spring Topiary - Whether you prefer the casual look or a formal look in your home, the topiary is a lovely addition for tables, mantels and shelves. Pat Bradley of Forget–Me-Not Florist will provide step-by-step instructions for putting together an arrangement that can add to an already casual look or serve as the perfect dress-up for parties and special occasions. Cost of the class is $20. Class will be held on Thursday April 12 from 6-8:30 p.m. Feather Basket - Learn how to weave this fun basket. Join instructor Frances Whitaker in making a basket that has an 8” square bottom and rises to 12” round at the top. The feather basket also has a lid that is attached. The class will be held on Mondays, April 16 & 23 from 5:30 – 9 p.m. at the Knott County Branch. Cost of the class is $38. Please register by April 13. Call Judy at ext. 73406 for more information. Healthcare Provider CPR Interest List - We are collecting names of individuals who are interested in attending an American Heart CPR certification class for the healthcare provider at the Knott County Branch. ACT Test Preparation Interest List - If you are planning to take the ACT test this semester, consider having your name added to our interest list. If offered we will cover a different subject at each class session. These sessions are taught by our college faculty and staff. For more information or to register contact Judy at 785-4114 or 800-246-7521, ext. 73406. Interested in Social Work? Attend April 4 session An informational session will be held on Wednesday, April 4 in Hazard for those interested in the Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) bachelor degree program in social work. The social work degree program is offered through the University Center of the Mountains (UCM) in Hazard as a joint program, between EKU and Hazard Community & Technical College . EKU officials will be present to answer questions about the social work program, assist students interested in applying to admission to EKU and advise students interested in registering for classes. The EKU social work information session will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. in the UCM administrative offices room 152 on the Hazard Campus of Hazard Community & Technical College. For more information, contact EKU program coordinator Jeannie Trumbo at 439-3544 or 487-3209. For more information about this program and other degree programs offered locally contact the UCM offices at 487-3182. Cast List announced for The Apple Tree Auditions for The Apple Tree are complete and the cast is ready to begin rehearsal. There is a well-rounded cast of old and new performers amongst those performing in this particular play. Carol Combs, director, stated that she likes to use a “blend of old and new talent to keep the performance fresh.” This production is no exception. Returning to the stage, a veteran of both ARTS productions and those of Hazard Little Theatre, is Robbie Smith. Robbie received a degree in Theatre from Northern Kentucky University , and has worked extensively on the road and locally with Jenny Wiley Theatre. Robbie has also directed many plays, including his most recent with the Hazard Little Theatre, Steel Magnolias. Robbie has received many theatrical accolades, amongst them “Best Play” at the Kentucky Theatre Association’s Community Theatre Festival for his role as Jerry in “The Zoo Story.” Robbie is the son of Robert Smith and the late Yvonne Jewell Smith of Happy, Kentucky . As for new talent, Ms. Combs will be utilizing the singing talent of Alan Stacy, local singer/songwriter and student at Hazard Community and Technical College . This is Alan’s first visit to the stage in the dual role of singer and actor, and he is very excited about having the opportunity to perform. Alan is currently pursuing a degree in Hospitality Management and will be attending the University of Kentucky in the fall. Alan is the son of Willa Fay Stacy and the late Adrian Stacy of Ary, Kentucky . Also adding to the list of new talent is Tera Cozart, a Pennsylvania native who recently relocated to Hazard to work as a public defender. She completed her undergraduate degree in Theatre and Communications at Ohio State and completed her law degree at the University of Dayton . Tera is a welcome addition to the ARTS family, especially since her theatrical interests lie primarily in technical design, of which her accomplishments are many. She has worked behind the scenes on projects ranging from Othello to The Grapes of Wrath designing sound and working with the other technical aspects of theatre. Another familiar face to the local area is Michelle Stacy, who will be tackling her first leading role in The Apple Tree. Michelle received a degree in Theatre and English from Morehead State University and has a degree in Special Education from Western Kentucky University . Her most recent roles with ARTS include Dana in Quilters, and the young wife in The Good Doctor. Michelle is very much looking forward to the challenge of her role and hopes for a good turnout so that the show’s humor can truly be enjoyed. Michelle currently works for Appalachian Regional Healthcare. She is the daughter of Otis and Cecilia Maggard of Ary, Kentucky . In addition, there will be many chorus members, who provide the musical enrichment of the performance in the second act. Everyone is encouraged to come out and see the play, which is part of the Greater Hazard Area Performing Arts Series and is the final event this season. The Greater Hazard Area Performing Arts Series is an affiliate of Hazard Community & Technical College . Event sponsors are Perry Oil Company, Inc. and Hazard Perry County Chamber of Commerce. Series underwriters are: ARH, City of Hazard , Hampton Inn & Suites, Hazard Clinic, Peoples Bank & Trust Company, and Super 8 Motel. The Kentucky Arts Council, a state agency in the Commerce Cabinet, provides operational support funding with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes a great nation, deserves great art. The Apple Tree is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Show times for "The Apple Tree" will be Friday and Saturday, April 27 & 28 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee performance on Sunday, April 29 at 3 p.m. in the Jolly Classroom Center Auditorium at Hazard Community and Technical College . For advance tickets, please call Cecilia Maggard, (606) 378-2264. The Apple Tree Rehearsal The Apple Tree photo with Alan and Michelle) Alan Stacy (the serpent) tries to tempt Eve (Michelle Stacy) in THE APPLE TREE an upcoming musical theatre production by the Appalachian Regional Theatre Society. The first act of the play, "The Diary of Adam and Eve," is a quirky, touching spin on the tale of the world's first couple, adapted from Mart Twain's "Extracts from Adam's Diary." The production will be Friday and Saturday, April 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee performance on Sunday, April 29 at 3 p.m. in the Jolly Classroom Center Auditorium at Hazard Community & Technical College . The production is this season's final event of the Greater Hazard Area Performing Arts Series, an affiliate of Hazard Community & Technical College and the Hazard Independent College Foundation. Event sponsors are Perry Oil Company, Inc. and Hazard Perry County Chamber of Commerce. Series underwriters are: ARH, City of Hazard , Hampton Inn & Suites, Hazard Clinic, Peoples Bank & Trust Company, and Super 8 Motel. The Kentucky Arts Council, a state agency in the Commerce Cabinet, provides operational support funding with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes a great nation, deserves great art. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students and can be purchased in advance by calling Cecilia Maggard, (606) 378-2264. HCTC Success Story: Richard Martin Richard Martin is his own boss and he likes it that way. He credits his ability to thrive as a self-made businessman to the classes he is taking at Hazard Community & Technical College . Martin started Blue Grass Pest Control 21 years ago. The first 12 years, he ran the business out of his home in Knott County but then he expanded, opening an office in Hazard six years ago. Martin is thankful for the classes at HCTC which have helped him. He’s taken courses in accounting, marketing, law, plus more. “Every class I’ve taken, I’ve used in my work,” Martin said. Martin said he wasn’t a good student while in high school, but now at age 45 he is on the Dean’s List, is a member of Phi Theta Kappa honorary society, been named to Who’s Who, and now has an overall GPA of 3.8 on a 4-point scale. “Success in business comes from hard work and dedication and Martin has certainly demonstrated those two qualities,” noted Larry Parke, faculty member and Division Chair at HCTC, who has taught Martin in his classes. “I’m also impressed by the hard work and dedication Richard has for his classes,” Parke said. If the decision comes to going to class or taking on a last-minute call, Martin said he goes to class. He has made getting his education a priority. While only taking one course a semester, he has designed his schedule so he can give adequate amount of time to his school work. “I would recommend someone in business to take classes,” Martin said. “Going to school keeps me inspired. I keep getting ideas on how to be a better businessman.” Any business owner interested in enrolling in classes can contact Larry Parke at 800-246-7521, ext. 73408. FAFSA Deadlines MOREHEAD, Ky. ---Now that tax season is in full swing and graduation dates have been set, it is time to plan for the fall academic term at Morehead State University . Students wanting college financial aid for the 2007-08 school year should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA opens the door to the federal student aid process, allowing students to move another step closer to achieving their educational goals. Completing this form allows one to apply for various grant and loan programs including Federal Pell Grants, Federal Stafford Loans, Federal PLUS Loans, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Work Study and Perkins Loans. These funds are limited, and those who apply early (before April 1) have the best chance of receiving all the student aid for which they qualify. To get the paperwork completed in record time, the most efficient way is to apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. By filing online, students will get their results 7 to 14 days faster than if they file by mail. Plus, because answers are edited automatically, students will make fewer mistakes and schools will be able to tell them sooner if they qualify for aid. Students who plan to file electronically should apply now for a Personal Identification Number (PIN). With a PIN, students will not have to mail a signature page, so the FAFSA will be processed even more quickly. To apply for a PIN, visit www.ed.pin.gov. To complete the FAFSA, parents and students will need the same information they will use on their 2006 federal tax return. Additional information on FAFSA or financial aid assistance may be obtained from MSU’s Office of Financial Aid at (606) 783-2011 or the Federal Student Aid Information Center at (800) 4FED-AID (800-433-3243). Information also is available from the Educational Opportunity Center at each of MSU’s regional campuses: MSU at Ashland , (800) 648-5370 or (606) 327-1777; MSU at Mt. Sterling, (866) 870-0809 or (859) 499-0780; MSU at West Liberty, (800) 648-5371 or (606) 743-1500; MSU at Jackson, (800) 739-5225 or (606) 666-2800; or MSU at Prestonsburg, (800) 648-5372 or (606) 886-2405. KCTCS TECHNICIANS TEAM WITH LOCAL INDUSTRY TO PRESENT 3-D TECHNOLOGY IN PRODUCT ROLL-OUT VERSAILLES , KY – Technicians with Kentucky Community and Technical College System recently teamed with the EON Reality, a global leader in interactive 3-D technology, and LBX Company, LLC, to present an interactive stereoscopic display of LBX excavating products and their capabilities at a recent trade show in Lexington . As a member of the Interactive Digital Center (IDC) Consortium -- a collaboration of technology and industry partners and educational institutions -- the KCTCS team was able to leverage long-term relationships with local industry to create an exciting holographic product presentation that was well-received by more than 100 dealer representatives in attendance. “The 3-D presentation was the hit of the show,” said LBX Company President Robert Harvell. “It achieved the impact we were looking for during our new product launch. Not only did the presentation showcase our products to dealers and potential customers, but it can also be expanded to include advance sales and service programs. The opportunity for this type of media is limitless.” KCTCS President Michael B. McCall said his organization is committed to finding new applications for emerging technologies that will provide innovative solutions for business and industry training, as well as to enhance and expand learning opportunities at the 16 KCTCS community and technical colleges located on 65 campuses across the Commonwealth. “KCTCS is very pleased to support the LBX Company with an application of this cutting-edge technology,” McCall said. “We are also anxious to expand the use of visualization technology through new partnerships with business, industry and educational leaders.” Jamie Justice, KCTCS Director of Visualization and Technology, said the presentation clearly demonstrated the potential impact on teaching and learning applications that visualization technology can provide. “Visualized learning will change the learning environment in major ways in the immediate future,” Justice said, “and we look forward to additional applications and projects utilizing this type of technology.” Since the summer of 2006, KCTCS and EON Reality have focused on providing Interactive 3D and Virtual Reality to Kentucky . The IDC Consortium partners are collecting successful testimonials from industry leaders to emphasize the instructional, educational and marketing values gained from using interactive 3D technology solutions. “The response was amazing,” said EON Reality President Mats Johansson, President, “and the way we worked with KCTCS as an IDC Consortium partner really marks the future of how educators and industry can collaboratively create winning solutions that educate and inform the marketplace.” Marly Bergerud, Director, Global Education Development for EON Reality, said the partnership between KCTCS and the IDC Consortium will provide the company with an excellent opportunity to market their products to the global community. “3D interactivity helps an audience understand faster, remember longer and make decisions quicker regardless whether your message is marketing, sales, training, detailed safety or maintenance instructions.” Bergerud said. “Additionally, this initial KCTCS and LBX project is only the beginning of the IDC’s positive impact on the region’s workforce and economic development.” The 3D interactive display of LBX’s new product offering built by EON, KCTCS and LBX was unveiled at new product launch on January 25 in Lexington , Ky. For more information, contact Justice at KCTCS at 859-256-3295. Also, visit www.eonreality.com and contact Brita Kjallstrom, Marketing Manager, at 949-460-2000 ext. 201 or e-mail at Brita@eonreality.com Photo Here MOREHEAD, Ky. --- Dean List The Morehead State University Dean’s List for the 2006 Fall Semester includes 35 students from Breathitt County. To be named to the list, a student must be enrolled on a full-time basis and achieve at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for the current semester. The Dean’s List includes: Maxine Arrowood, Jackson . Regina Arrowood, Jackson. Arthur Back, Wolf Coal. Jesse Bailey, Jackson . Tracy Banks, Jackson . Adam G. Barnett, Vancleve. Brandon Bowling, Jackson . Lisa Bryant, Vancleve. Teresa A. Campbell, Jackson . Jessica A. Cole, Booneville. Tiffany M. Cole, Booneville. Derrick Couch, Jackson . Holly Griffith, Jackson . Jennifer Hamilton, Jackson . Lula Henson, Wolf Coal. Jeffery Herald, Jackson. Anna Johnson, Booneville. Rosetta Jones, Jackson . Rachel Jude, Vancleve. Kimberly Kline, Lost Creek. Kelly W. McIntosh, Jackson . Chrisandrea B. Mullins, Talbert. Amanda Napier, Quicksand. Carrie Noble, Jackson . Jeremy Noble, Clayhole. Stacie Noble, Lost Creek. Tina Ritchie, Jackson . Mary Sloas, Jackson . Brian Smith, Booneville. Brittany Stacy, Jackson . Stephanie Thomas, Jackson . Clayton Turner, Talbert. Kevin Turner, Booneville. Cassie Watkins, Vancleve. Ginger Yeary, Morehead. HCTC Nursing Students Present Check to Knott County Nursing Home ( photo of Knott County Nursing Home check) The Hazard Campus Nursing 101 Students present a check to the activity department of the Knott County Nursing Home. The director of the Activity Department is Holly Thacker. Pictured (sitting) is George Mullins, President of the Resident Council. From left is nursing student Nebraska Jones of Leburn; Ludrenia Hagans-Shepherd of Sassafras, HCTC nursing faculty and nursing student Kristi Osborne of Topmost. For several years now, JoAnn Sizemore, ADN faculty has facilitated this activity. The faculty of the Nursing 101 course on the Hazard Campus also includes Gwen Collins and Ludrenia Hagans-Shepherd. The students have bake sales with the assistance of Myrna Hamblin, Instructional Specialist, to provide the monetary contribution to give back to the residents for their Christmas fund. The money contributed this year allowed the facility to receive a check in the amount of $166.69. HCTC Nursing Students Present Check to Veteran’s Center. HCTC Nursing Students Present Check to Veteran’s Center ( photo Veterans Center ) The Hazard Campus Nursing 101 Students present a check to the activity department of the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center . The director of the Activity Department is Neil Napier. Pictured from left is nursing student Brandia Franks of Hazard, Paul Miller, Resident Council Vice-president; John Borders, Resident Council President and Jim Smith, resident. For several years now, JoAnn Sizemore, ADN faculty has facilitated this activity. The faculty of the Nursing 101 course on the Hazard Campus also includes Gwen Collins and Ludrenia Hagans-Shepherd. The students have bake sales with the assistance of Myrna Hamblin, Instructional Specialist, to provide the monetary contribution to give back to the residents for their Christmas fund. The money contributed this year allowed the facility to receive a check in the amount of $166.69. HCTC Nursing Students Present Check to Hazard Nursing Home ( photo Hazard Nursing Home Check) The Hazard Campus Nursing 101 Students present a check to the activity department of the Hazard Nursing Home. The director of the Activity Department is Teresa White. Pictured from left is nursing student Aleisha Dunn of Campton; Nellie Raleigh, nursing home resident and nursing student Amy Watts of Bulan. For several years now, JoAnn Sizemore, ADN faculty has facilitated this activity. The faculty of the Nursing 101 course on the Hazard Campus also includes Gwen Collins and Ludrenia Hagans-Shepherd. The students have bake sales with the assistance of Myrna Hamblin, Instructional Specialist, to provide the monetary contribution to give back to the residents for their Christmas fund. The money contributed this year allowed the facility to receive a check in the amount of $166.69. HCTC’s Crowe honored for Ky. Humanities work The Kentucky Humanities Council has honored Hazard Community & Technical College Economics Professor Richard Crowe for six years of service to the Council’s Board of Directors. “Richard Crowe’s service to Telling Kentucky’s Story has been exemplary,” stated Virginia Smith, executive director of the Council in a letter to HCTC’s president office. Ms. Smith praised Richard Crowe’s work with the Key Ingredients: America by Food exhibit, his assistance with the Perry County Public Library, bringing Kentucky Chautaugua speakers to the region, and his assistance with the Spring Writers Conference at the College. Professor Crowe’s leadership to bring the first ever student chapter of the Kentucky Humanities Council at HCTC was also praised. “We are grateful to have had the opportunity to work with him,” noted Mrs. Smith. Photo Here Dr. Smoot embracing role as interim president at HCTC The interim president of Hazard Community & Technical College will keep the college’s initiatives moving forward – including the focus on full implementation of the new Center for College Success, which will provide that extra attention in advising, career information, referral, etc. that most of our students need in order to be successful in college. Dr. R. Kathy Smoot will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the College, as well as working on continued expansion of the arts programming, including the hiring of new faculty for the Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music that will begin accepting students in the fall. Jan. 16 was the first day for Dr. Smoot as interim president, following the exit of Dr. Jay K. Box, who resigned to accept a Vice President position in Versailles with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). A nationwide search for the president/CEO position is now underway. “I really appreciated the integrity Dr. Box brought to the position of president,” Dr. Smoot said, noting she expected the person hired would also have that trait. “Dr. Box also brought us a vision of what we could be and it’s very important the next president has the ability to gain the same widespread support from everyone,” Dr. Smoot said. Although she will not apply for the position, she noted that the job should be very attractive to potential candidates since the college is in sound financial shape, has recently completed a $4.6 fund raising campaign, accreditation issues are under control, and as she put its, “We have a truly excellent faculty and staff. Hazard Community & Technical College is really a great place to work; we change lives every day through the success of our students!” The new president/CEO, who will probably begin work July 1, will also need to be heavily involved in the communities which HCTC serves, noted Dr. Smoot. The college has been and needs to continue to be a catalyst for positive change and economic development across our service area. Dr. Smoot already has a keen understanding of the college since she’s been serving as the provost and vice president of academic affairs where she provided college-wide leadership for 122 full time faculty and 63 adjunct faculty, as well as 30 academic support staff. This included oversight of 14 degree, 22 diploma, and over 100 certificate programs spread across five campus locations--the Hazard Campus, Technical Campus, Lees College Campus, Knott County Branch, and Leslie County Center . She is also involved in both the Kentucky School of Craft and the University Center of the Mountains projects. In her previous role, she supervised three deans who are involved in the day-to-day activities at the college at different campus sites. She worked tirelessly making sure HCTC was up to the academic standards for accreditation, was involved in obtaining grant money for programs at the college, and worked in bringing new programs and classes to the college to meet the needs of the community. Dr. Smoot’s doctorate degree is in educational administration from the University of Kentucky . Her master’s degree in vocational education and her bachelor’s degree in vocational home economics are both from Morehead State University . Dr. Smoot attained a perfect 4-point-0 grade average in both her masters and doctoral work, and others have since replicated her studies of Cooperative Education and Leadership Behavior. Dr. Smoot joined HCTC in 1996 as the result of the merger with Lees College in Jackson , which is now the Lees College Campus of HCTC. While at Lees, she held the position of Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Prior to that, she spent five years at Horry-Georgetown Technical College serving as dean of the Grand Strand Campus in Myrtle Beach , South Carolina and evening director at the Conway Campus in Conway , S.C. The remainder of her experience in higher education was earned at Northern Virginia Community College , Southern West Virginia Community College, Morehead State University , University of Kentucky , and the University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service . Dr. Smoot was born in Hazard. She is the daughter of the late John N. Catron; her mother, Beulah Brashear Catron, resides in Jeff (which served as the home for the family business – Catron’s Upholstery – for over 20 years). Her husband, Robert L. (Bob) Smoot, was a former HCTC business faculty member who retired as of Dec. 31. The couple has one child, Sunshine, a pediatrician currently completing her first year of residency at Cabel Huntington Hospital in Huntington , WV . Jeff Sheppard at Lees College Campus Jeff Sheppard spoke to 150 students on Wednesday January 23. Jeff was the MVP of the 1998 final four basketball tournament. He was a member of the University of Kentucky national championship teams of 1996 and 1998. The event was sponsored by the UNITE Coalition at the Lees College Campus of Hazard Community and Technical College. Students and staff from Jackson City School, Riverside Christian School, Oakdale Christian School, Mt Carmel, and the local CLEP organization attended the event. Jeff’s message focused on the importance of attitude and a positive work ethic. He stressed academics and the importance of honesty during his presentation. Mr. Sheppard indicated that many young people may take the wrong road at some point in their life. If you are on the wrong road you must first stop and then change directions. Even though Jeff indicated he had never used drugs, he pointed out how easy it is for one to take the wrong path and use drugs or alcohol. He ended the presentation by telling students to honor their commitments and to work hard in school and on the court. Scott Gross, UNITE coalition chair indicated that he was pleased with the attendance. “It was gratifying to see so many young people at this event. They were attentive and Mr. Sheppard commented on how nice the group treated him.” Cluster Howard serves as Co-Chair of the coalition and he had this to say about the program. “UNITE is committed to educating the youth of our area about drug use and the abuse of drugs. We appreciate the support of Congressman Rogers and the UNITE team. Programs like this will go a long way as we strive to help young people who may be on the wrong path to change directions.” The groups were treated to a nice lunch after the program. The participants were all presented with a T Shirt that had a drug free message. The Lees College Campus UNITE coalition would like to thank all the staff who made goodies for the participants. Special thanks to Pinky Rice, Ann Carter, Lesa Bryant, Kena Mullins, Mary Ann Carpenter, Glenna Fletcher, Penny Francis, and Dell Sasser all of whom helped with set-up and publicity. Please contact Cluster Howard or Scott Gross if you have any questions about the Lees College Campus Unite Coalition. Learn to make furniture The Kentucky School of Craft will offer an Introduction to Furniture Making class where students will make a small Shaker-style bedside table with drawer. The eight-week class begins Saturday, March 3 and will end on May 5, meeting only on Saturdays. Sessions will last from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with instructor David Wright, a furniture maker with 24 years of experience. Instruction will cover power and hand tool skills. Classes will be held in the 5,500-square foot modern facility at the School of Craft in Hindman which are fully equipped. “The class is very much geared toward beginners,” noted Wright, who can be reached at Davidw.Wright@kctcs.edu for those who want to enroll. P-16 education meeting set for Feb. 13 Persons interested in education at all levels in Breathitt, Lee, Owsley and Wolfe counties are invited to attend the next meeting of the Kentucky River P-16 Council on Tuesday Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. in Jackson. Lunch will be served. The meeting will be held in Jefferson Room in the Breathitt Life Skills Center on Main Street . The Council goal is to encourage learner success from pre-school through postsecondary education. The Council is a collaborative partnership among interested citizens, parents, educational providers, organizations, local and regional officials and anyone else who desires to raise educational levels in the region. The Council has been serving Perry, Breathitt, Letcher, Leslie and Knott counties, but is expanding to cover the entire Kentucky River Area Development District. The group has formed workgroups for discussions and planning on four areas of priority. The four priorities are: communication and advocacy for education (increasing the value and awareness of education); learner transition and success (targeting points when students drop out); career awareness for K12 students; professional development/teacher preparation. For more information and to confirm attendance since a light lunch will be served contact Ron Daley, the Kentucky River P-16 Co-Chair and director of the UCM at 487-3158 or by email at ron.daley@kctcs.edu Put on your dancing shoes for Social Dancing Hazard Community & Technical College offers social dancing classes. Sherry & Bill Bettinazzi will be your instructors for this 6-week course in which students will learn the basic Swing (Jitter Bug), Free Style moves to advanced moves, the Electric Slide and more. Be prepared to hit the dance floor for upcoming dances and weddings. Classes will begin Tuesday, Feb. 6. Beginner classes will meet on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and intermediate classes I & II will meet on Tuesdays at 8:15 p.m. at the HCTC First Federal Center . Cost of the course is $40 per single person and $70 for a couple. Call Janet at ext. 73068 to register. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Shown above, from left, are Rebecca and Michael Phillips; Judy Lucas and Ethan Hamblin, Valerie Hamblin and Sherry Bettinazzi, Mari Cornett and Greg Cornett, Pam Cornett and Bill Bettinazzi, Germaine Shaffer and Tim Ashmore. Photo Here 20 Years of Service at HCTC (Pat Walters Photo) Hazard Community and Technical College presents 30 year service award to Practical Nursing faculty member Pat Walters of Busy. 30 Years of Service at HCTC (Shirley Engle Photo) Hazard Community and Technical College presents 30 year service award to Shirley Engle of Viper. Shirley is employed in the Academic Affairs office at HCTC. HCTC New Horizon finalists Hazard Community & Technical College has chosen the three finalists for the faculty New Horizon award of excellence. Shown above, from left, are Helen Brunty of Letcher, Student Support Services; Tonya Reynolds Taylor of Busy, Physical Therapist Assistant faculty; and Tim Glotzbach of Hindman, dean of the Kentucky School of Craft. The three were nominated because of their dedication to student learning and success and for their professionalism. Photo Here Year in Review—Key Ingredients at HCTC A highlight at Hazard Community & Technical College during 2006 was the Key Ingredients display which attracted more than 1,400 people to think, talk, and observe about the foods of America . In the first picture, Charlotte Fugate and Susan Stephens enjoy the opening reception for “Key Ingredients: America by Food.” Mark Sohn wrote the book Appalachian Home Cooking which explores Appalachian food history and culture. He was one of several speakers at the College. HCTC physics professor Jeremy Wood joined in the fun of wearing a Wisconsin cheesehead hat. The display included information about how cheese was made. Speakers during the series included: Daryl Harris on “Someone’s in the Kitchen with Dinah,” examining the role of African American women in shaping Southern food. Rufus Fugate discussed edible wild plants; Julie Maruskin discussed the history of tomatoes in Eastern Kentucky ; David Magee talked about his book on Moonpies; and Deb Campbell prepared foods from biblical times. School groups from the region visited the display, which was a traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institute and the Kentucky Humanities Council. Photo #1 Photo#2 10 Years of Service at HCTC Hazard Community and Technical College presents ten year service pins. Shown front row from left are Brenda Young of Happy, Academic Affairs; Leila Smith of Jackson, Academic Affairs; Dr. R. Kathy Smoot of Jackson, Academic Affairs; M. Kay Miller of Jackson, Heritage and Humanities faculty member; Ann Carter of Campton, Student Services; Amy Wernette of Hazard, Biology/Sciences faculty member and Brenda Stacy of Rowdy, Institutional Research. Back row from left are Don Castle of Hazard, Business Affairs; Lois Puffer of Jackson, Academic Affairs; Cluster Howard of Jackson, Student Life/Student Services; Patricia Rice of Campton, Records/Student Services; Bill Brown of Jackson, Information Technology faculty member; Don Barnes of Jackson, Mathematics faculty member and Jeremy Wood of Hazard, Physics & Astronomy faculty member. Not pictured are Kim Barnes of Jackson, Ready-to-Work/Student Services; Tony Bradley of Jackson, Maintenance and Operations; Cathy Branson of Jackson, Library/Academic Affairs; Jeremiah Bryant of Jackson, Information Technology; Randy Bryant of Jackson, Heritage and Humanities faculty member; Donna Collins of Jackson/Library; Brenda Combs of Jackson, Maintenance and Operations; Tom Cravens of Hazard, Challenger Center Director; |
