September 2 , 2021 The Beacon • 7
RHS Class of 1971 holds 50th reunion
COMMUNITY HOG ROAST
HOSTED BY : Plainfield Masonic Lodge # 224
Sat ., Sept . 11 , 2021 • 4PM
Plainfield Park , Plainfield OH
MEAL : Fresh Roasted Pork , Cheesy Potatoes , plus choice of 1 other side , Dinner Roll , Texas Sheet Cake , and Drink for $ 10-Meals available until sold out . To go meals available . Veterans / First Responders 1 / 2 Price .
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Ridgewood Class of 1971 held its 50-year reunion on June 4 at Schumaker Farms . Several also attended the alumni banquet the next day . Pictured in front are George Guilliams , Mike Cutshall , Don Smith , Darlene Herbert Miller , Paul Stevens , Liz “ Jean ” Sharier Herrell , Ellen Zimmer Thomas , Karen Lahna Patterson , Rhonda Howell , Kathy Angle Gibson , Cheryl Gallagher Wright , Brenda McCrea Ianniello , Cindy McClure and Carrie Maple Mossman ; row two , Kim Bates , Steve Storm , Ritchie Carpenter , Peggy Barstow Caudill , Becky Kline Innerst , Becky Crye Corcoran , Kathy Hart Reid , Irene Crouso Miller , Michele Householder Funk , Sally McMasters Houseman , Linda Durbin Thompson , Chris Sheneman Fleming , Sharlynn Shaw Smith and Teresea Lawrence Derr ; and third row , Steve Hackenbracht , Rodney Crile , Raymond Roof , Bob Long , Rodney Merce , Alan Miller and Bob McCormick .
I am writing concerning the need for funding at the Coshocton Career Center . I think it is extremely disappointing to see 350 students enrolled at the career center but only funding for 200 ( according to an Aug . 12 Beacon article ).
I have always been a proponent for vocational education . Where else can a student attend high school and come out with the skills to acquire a career with an opportunity for lifelong success ? Students are free of debt and ready for the demanding work force .
Both my son and daughter are products of the career center , and both have successful jobs in their field without having to attend college . That means foregoing four years of training and not being saddled with $ 30,000 or more in student loan debt . Also , college is not always the right fit for many young adults . Many young people want a hands-on job . They aren ’ t able to master the advanced math or science needed for some degrees . They want
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to get a job right out of high school , but without this type of vocational training , their choices and opportunities will be extremely limited .
I teach at C-TEC , the vocational school in Licking County . We offer early work release and work / study where students go to school for one week and work at their vocation for the next week . Students are not only learning the skill of their trade , but also they are able to work and make money while in high school .
For many years and even today , many people think the vocational school is for “ bad kids .” There is nothing further from the truth . Vocational training is for the student that wants to get ahead now . They are hands-on , want to learn what employers are looking for and want to have a career doing something they enjoy .
But don ’ t think vocational students can ’ t still go on to college . Here at C-TEC , some students are taking physics and chemistry , working on college classes in the FACTS Lab , and preparing to go on for further education . The fields are varied and needed : clinical care , dental , medical assisting , welding , automotive , diesel mechanics , electrical trades , electronics , fire tech , criminal justice , cosmetology , architecture and engineering designs , construction and more .
In case you missed going to a vocational school during high school , we offer many of the same programs including lineman training , heating and cooling , medical coding , phlebotomy , massage therapy — so many choices for training that is so needed in today ’ s society .
Depending on your income , sometimes this training can be free . Working with the local industry vocational schools paves the way from school to work .
So when I see our own vocational school begging for funds and more i mpor t a ntly t u r n i ng away students , it breaks my heart . Vocational school training has been our past , and it ’ s going to be so important in the future for training our young people to fill the needs in our community . Please support your community ’ s young people and your community . Support the Coshocton Career Center and vocational training .
Jennifer Wilkes Frazeysburg
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Memorial WEEKEND
Friday , September 10 , 2021 Coshocton Moose Euchre Tournament & Live Music by Backbone Acoustic at 6:00PM
Saturday , September 11 , 2021 Coshocton Moose Tailgate Party 11:30AM - OSU vs Oregon $ 10 Donation for food , 50 / 50 , Tip and Square Boards AUCTION AT 4:00PM Anyone wanting to donate , contact 740-294-0798 Live Music by Last Call • Food by Donation
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Live Music by The Dotson Family & Friends starting at 6PM There will be Corn Hole & Free Balloons for the Kids ! 50 / 50 Drawing Proceeds benefit First Responders
Enjoy an evening of Food , Fun , Friendship & Fellowship !
More info is available on our Facebook Page Plainfield Lodge # 224 F & AM
Everyone Welcome
Sunday , September 12 , 2021 Golf Scramble - Hickory Flats Tee Time at 9:00AM