Advanced tech courses offered to students outdoors
year, $193,000 grant to create a dual enrollment electronics engineering technician option for high school students. The effort will also work to recruit females into electronics and machining careers. The goal is Haywood County high school students to train workers to meet the skilled employwill have more educational opportunities in ment needs of area manufacturers. the areas of electronics and machining, There has been a decrease in jobs in traditional manufacturing as they are replaced with more technologically oriented positions. Also, a high percentage of the manufacturing workforce is nearing retirement and those entering the work force are generally not trained to replace them. Manufacturing is an important part of the economy in Haywood County, providing high wages in comparison Anne Garrett (left), superintendent of Haywood County Schools, with other sectors of the local economy. The major and Barbara Parker, president of Haywood Community College, are manufacturing employers teaming up to expand programs for high school students. HCC photo in the county are Evergreen Packaging, Haywood Vocational Opportunities, thanks to a nearly $200,000 grant from the Consolidated Metco, Sonoco Plastics, Giles National Science Foundation. Chemicals and Powell Industries. Haywood Community College and 828.627.4632. Haywood County Schools will use the two-
HAYWOOD PEDIATRIC & ADOLESCENT MEDICINE GROUP, P.A.
Welcomes Dr. Aimee Deiwert as she joins Dr. Stephen Wall, Dr. Steven Hammel, Dr. Karin McLelland, Dr. Sarah Evers, Dr. Tyler Vereen, Anne Sarzynski, CPNP and Lillian Norris, CPNP.
September 11-17, 2013
“I am extraordinarily excited to join Haywood Pediatrics and to have the opportunity to care for the children of Western North Carolina. My husband and I have long enjoyed visiting the area and are so happy to be here. I look forward to meeting and working with the families of this beautiful community.”
Wildlife enthusiasts reach out to schools and organizations
To contact Dr. Deiwert and Haywood Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine Group, P.A., please call 452-2211.
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Schools and organizations in Western North Carolina have the knowledge of wildlife experts at their fingertips through the Mountain Wildlife Outreach program. As a division of the successful Mountain Wildlife Days, the outreach program provides wildlife education in Western North Carolina through presentations and workshops. During the current academic year, organizations and educators can schedule talks with experts like
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Bill Lea, who captures the life of black bears through photography and Rob Gudger, the “wolf man,” who helps listeners better understand the role and importance of wolves in our natural world. Wildlife naturalist Michael Skinner of the Balsam Mountain Trust provides an exciting birds of prey demonstration, while explaining their role in nature. Called a “wildlife warrior,” Steve O’Neil gives presentations to all ages, helping them recognize reptiles and amphibians and their important role in nature. More experts are available as well. Events can be scheduled by phone or email. 828.743.9648 or blackbears66@gmail.com.
Haywood Community College will soon build an experimental geothermal pre-cooling facility to extend the shelf life of produce and crops in Western North Carolina. The project, called Geothermal Chilling for WNC Farmers, will be completed with a $50,000 grant from the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The installation will be placed at the government’s Mountain Research Station in Haywood County. Its task will be to increase the short shelf life of perishable crops by cooling them as soon as they are harvested. To do that it will make use of geothermal chilling — a durable, low maintenance, economical and environmentally friendly technology. The technology will be on display for local farmers and offer options for use at their own locations. HCC is also offer-
Representatives of HCC and state government celebrate a grant award that will fund a geothermal cooling project in Haywood County. Donated photo ing a course on the new installation, Basics of Geothermal Technology, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, from Oct. 8 through Oct. 22. The cost of the class is $70. 828.627.4636 or www.haywood.edu.