TRCC Service Day to Thank Veterans
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.
