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The board of the Ashe County Home Builders Association met at
Ashe County High School Jan. 29 to donate
over $3,500 worth of new tools to the Vocational Department.
It's the second time in three years the association has made a
tool donation to the High School. Combined, the value of all donated
tools has been over $5,500.
Steve Scott, 2007 North Carolina Vocational Teacher of the Year,
said because of budget constraints, the tool donations have served
a real need at the High School.
"We really appreciate what the Home Builders Association
has done for our department and school," he said. "The
tools they have donated have helped us give our students the real
world training they need to enter the construction industry and
find good paying jobs."
Besides supporting the Vocational Department with tool donations
- which were provided at cost by Parker Tie Company - the Ashe
County Home Builders Association has also started a Vocational
Student of the Month Program sponsored by West Jefferson Chevrolet.
2007 student winners included Amanda Ham, Robbie Wurth, Cody Jones,
Kenneth Faircloth, and Daniel Farmer.
The Home Builders also offer special scholarships to those Ashe
County High School seniors who are interested in pursuing either
a 2 year or 4 year degree in any construction trade. More information
about approaching deadlines and applying for these 2008-2009 scholarships
can be found on the Home Builders website, www.ashehomebuilders.com
The Ashe County Home Builders generally meet on the second Thursday
of every month at Jefferson Station, in downtown West Jefferson.
Check their website for exact dates and times. The public is invited
to attend and can pay for their meals at the door.
Each meeting includes time for networking, recognition of the
Student of the Month, announcements, and a 20-30 minute educational
program. The February Speaker will be Mr. Steve Tedder from the
North Carolina DENR division of Water Quality.
The Home Builders also announced their 2008 officers include President
Dub Lewis and board members Natalie Lambert, David Hodgson, Kevin
Reed, Matt Rumfelt, Mike Shatley, Gwynita Steele, Warren Shepherd,
and Maria Whaley.
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