March 9, 2017 Read us online at www.TheReviewNewspapers.com P 1 THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2017 Veterans’ Outreach "Heroes’ Passage" Update Teacher Appreciation TCTC Student Halie Dull and TCTC Instructor Tom Gorse. (Submitted Photo) Registration Whoever invented the phrase, “It’s not how you start, but how you finish,” had to be thinking of a person like Halie Now Open for Dull. She is a senior at the TCTC from Lordstown who is enrolled in the Pre-Nursing PI Day Trail program. During the first part of Run Challenge the school year, Halie admits Attention all runners, to have an unsettling rela- walkers, and side-line tionship with her Govern- watchers! The Academy Judge Executive (center) of Elliot County poses with Veterans’ Outreach. Contributed Photo. ment teacher, Tom Gorse. She stated, “I have never liked social studies and I did not of the Arts students at Veterans’ Outreach are being made for a spe- portant and Mr. Ely want- care for the type of lessons or the teaching style of Mr. the Mahoning County was donated a large piece cial retreat for veterans ed to start at the TOP, Ken- Gorse.” Career and Technical of Kentucky wilderness by called, “Heroes’ Passage”, tucky Veterans’ Affairs Gorse concurs with Halie’s observations. He stated, Center will hold the Roger Hanshaw, a local a place where veterans can Department. “I couldn’t “Halie challenged almost everything that we did in class. She first annual PI Day Trail volunteer from the Gray- get help with transitioning believe the reception that is a student with very strong opinions and she left no doubt Run Challenge on the son Office. Roger donated from military life to civil- they gave us! They all were where she felt concerning Government.” the property so that it ian life. The project was very supportive and inspi- As the school year has evolved so have Halie’s feelings school campus on Sat- could be used for hurting first announced at the Vet- rational and made us feel changed about her teacher. She said, “I began to notice how urday, March 18. Regis- veterans. He has also erans’ Expo in Ashland by at home. That kind of sup- patient Mr. Gorse was with his students and how much he tration will begin at 9:00 pledged his help with the Regional Director Tammy port just makes you more was willing to listen to our concerns. He adjusted his teach- AM and the race will project with no end date. Black. Finally, this Febru- driven to tackle the numer- ing to accommodate the different learning styles in the class- That act of kindness is ary, the charity took pos- ous tasks to complete the kick off at 10:00 AM. room. He also impressed on his students how the study of The cost is $25 if you having a ground swell of session of the property. project”, Mr. Ely finished. American Government will ultimately make us more in- activity and development. The conceptual devel- So far, plans include formed citizens.” register in advance, and According to Veterans' opment and planning has Recently, Halie took the time to write a letter to Tom $30 the day of the race. Outreach President, plans begun. Meetings are im- See Outreach on pg. 4 Gorse expressing her change of heart about the course and T-Shirts are guaranteed her appreciation for his interpersonal skills with students. to all participants pre- With Halie’s permission, we share her letter with the registered by March 4th, readers. Columbiana Woman Battling Cancer Gets Dear Mr. Gorse, and a free pie will be I just wanted to let you know that you are the absolute given to every runner Her Wish- Her High School Diploma best teacher I have come in contact with at the TCTC. The that finishes! way that you care about your students, the way you take the You can find all of the Jim Downie of Columbi- time and effort to explain things in detail and to answer ques- ana was determined to fulfill tions, and the patience that you display. You teach to differ- advance registration one of his wife’s wishes-to ent learning styles and you listen to suggestions from your and information at receive her high school diplo- students. And yeah, I know that I am a tough girl on the out- www.runsignup.com. ma. Jim’s wife, Candice side, but I promise that I see the good in people 100% of the Oesch Downie was diag- time. You are an amazing teacher. Keep up the good work. nosed with pancreatic cancer Respectfully, Inside: at Christmas time, and she’s Halie Dull been battling the disease Classifieds P 26 since. Doctors say it’s inoper- Response from TCTC able. Obits P 6 Dear Halie, Jim wrote a letter to Co- Recognizing the good in others is a very admirable qual- Check us out online at lumbiana Exempted Village ity. When people know that you value them as individuals, www.TheReviewNewspapers.com School District, describing his they usually work harder to justify your confidence. Tom wife’s wish for a diploma, Gorse is an outstanding instructor. He is everything that you saying she was a half credit L-R: Candice’s son James Downie, husband Jim Downie, H.S. said he is. Your words however mean more to him than any- short in 1982, and never re- Principal Lance Hostetler, Candice Oesch Downie, Superinten- thing that I could write on his teacher evaluation. ceived it. dent Don Mook. Contributed Photo. You said in your letter to Mr. Gorse that you are a tough Superintendent Don girl on the outside. Maybe so, but you are also one with a soft Mook says with permission Dressed in cap and ma. She said it was also im- heart. from the School Board, the gown, and with her husband portant to her to be a role Sincerely, district awarded Candice her and son, James next to her, model to her son, who’s cur- Larry Crawford diploma on February 21, 2017. Candice was given her diplo- rently a junior. Academic Supervisor TCTC 2017 FORD ESCAPE S 2017 FORD FUSION S 2017 FORD F150 BUY FOR BUY FOR 4X2 REG. 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He stated, “After meeting the PREPARATION instructors, Mrs. Gillies and Mr. Antenucci, every- thing just clicked for me. I know that I wanted to enroll in the program. It was the wisest decision that I have made in my life.” 444 N. Main Street Phone In Restaurant Services, students learn the Hubbard, Ohio (330) 534-0001 basics of cooking, menu selection, presentation, as well as the management side of working in a Tony Thomas recently completed the Restau- restaurant. Thomas was exposed first hand to rant Services program at TCTC. (Submitted what happens behind the scenes in a restaurant. Photo) The program students run the Cove related to my future career,” said Thomas. Restaurant at the school. They are responsi- Jim Antenucci, program instructor, believes ble for cooking the meals, serving the patrons and Thomas is a poster child for the utility of Career- solving the daily problems encountered in the Technical Education. He stated, “Tony came to foodservice industry. the TCTC in search of the skills necessary to work Thomas considered the training to be inval- in the culinary industry. His saga is proof that uable. “I graduated with the tools to be successful good things happen to nice people. If I was start- because our instruction was so comprehensive in ing a restaurant and needed an executive chef, the nature. Mr. A and Mrs. G provide guidance and first call I would make would be to Tony. He has support, but students must take responsibility for both the culinary talent required in the kitchen their learning. Because the vast majority of us and the leadership skills necessary to operate a have an interest in the field, there is strong rap- business. I am not surprised to learn of his success port between teachers and students. We saw a in the industry.” connection between school and our future ca- Charmayne Polen, Honors English Instruc- reers.” tor, has fond memories of Tony in her classroom. After graduating from Liberty High School ‘He was always prepared, related well to his in 2011, Thomas attended Culinary School at peers and conducted himself like a gentleman. Indiana State University in Pennsylvania. It was a You just knew that he would end up someplace smooth transition from high school to college. He good.” stated, I was exceptionally well prepared because The Restaurant Services Instructors ask of my training at the TCTC.” In 2013, he was Thomas to address their program students on a hired by Nemacolin Woodlands Resort as a chef.