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TRCC Service Day to Thank Veterans

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the text thank you veterans written in a chalkboard and a flag of the United States, on a rustic wooden background

 

To thank veterans of Marion and surrounding communities Tri-Rivers Career Center will be providing complimentary services to Veterans furnished by our students, according to Roy Schweinfurth, social studies instructor and one of the event coordinators.
 
The services will be available to Veterans on Wednesday November 11. Some of the services available to Veterans include:
 
• A Soup & Salad Bar lunch provided by our Culinary Arts students from 11-12pm
 
• A Wash & Wax vehicle service provided by our Auto technology students
 
• Haircuts provided by our Cosmetology students, appointments to begin at 12:15pm
 
• Servicing lawn equipment by our Ag & Industrial Power students from 8-10:30am and 12-2pm
 
• Pet Grooming provided by our Veterinary Sciences program, 8:30 drop off 1pm pick-up. (Note: for these services pets must have required vaccinations prior to service—bordetella vaccination for kennel cough, etc.)
 
• Portraits taken by our Digital Media & Entertainment students from 9am- 2pm
 
• Vital signs readings provided by our Healthcare Profession students from 8:30-10am and 12:30-2 pm
 
• A computer safety inspection performed by our Computer Networking students from 8:30-11:30am & 12:30-2pm
 
 
Veterans visiting the building will also be entered into a raffle to win a porch bench built by our Construction Technologies students, said Schweinfurth.
 
 
In order to plan and accommodate Veterans attending the event, we ask that appointments be made in advance for each of the services. To schedule an appointment please contact: Heather Jenkins at 740-389-8547.
 
For pet grooming please contact Carrie Heimlich directly at 740-389-8510.
 
 
“We believe our Veterans have given so much for us, it is time for us to give back,” said Schweinfurth.
 

Culinary Arts Grad Matt Smith Honored

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Matt Smith

Culinary Arts Graduate Chef Matthew Smith, executive chef, Sheraton Columbus on Capitol Square, received the American Culinary Federation’s (ACF) Highest Award at a presentation in Orlando, Florida recently.

At the National Convention in Orlando, Chef Smith received the Presidential Medallion. The Presidential Medallion is the highest award in the ACF. It is awarded to members who exemplify culinary excellence and leadership, and have contributed their knowledge, skills and expertise to the advancement of the culinary profession. Congratulations to Tri-Rivers Graduate Matt Smith.

Smith is the executive chef at the  Sheraton Columbus on Capitol Square, Columbus, Ohio. He is a member of the ACF Columbus Chapter.

“As a 2001 Alumni of the Culinary program, the stepping stone in my education/career that Tri-Rivers has offered me has proven to be one of the best decisions that I could have made in my life,” said Smith. “After the program I was able to attend Hocking College to further my education—an opportunity that I might not have been capable of with just my high school diploma. The keen focus of the teachers with a special mention to Chef Hamm allowed me to see the talent and an eye for leadership hidden inside of me. Motivating me with their precisely guided career oriented encouragement and attention to detail; I have worked my way through the ranks of a professional kitchen.”

Currently the Executive Chef of my second property and responsible for millions in food revenue annually, I simply cannot picture my life without some of the tools that Tri-Rivers offered me a short time ago. One of my most recent initiatives is to further impact successful careers choices and develop stronger relationships at the Career Tech level with my ties in the industry.

 

Congrats to our Retirees

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Tri-Rivers thanks retirees—Kerry Beckel, Pam Miranda and Ed Henning—for their dedication and years of service to Tri-Rivers. We will miss you!

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