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Franklin County Career and Technology Center Recognizes CareerTech Tree Honorees

The Franklin County Career and Technology Center has added new names to its CareerTech Tree, which recognizes individuals who support opportunities and mentorship for CareerTech students and staff.

The engraved leaves honor partners who serve in roles such as OAC members, NOCTI proctors, mock interviewers, Reality Fair moderators, donors, field trip hosts, guest presenters, Cooperative Education training mentors and supervisors.

This year’s additions are:

Dean Miller, Industrial Engineer for ADUSA; Jason Smith, Director of Operations for Navitor East; Mari Koons, Human Resources Director at Graphcom; Mary Small, Talent Acquisition Specialist at FedEx; Jim Shively, Head of Production – Remarketing SHP for Volvo; Dave Burkholder, owner of Dave’s Truck Repair; Angela Cutchall, owner of The Pet Store; Chris Henson, owner of Henson’s Collision Center and Marion Motors; Gabby Wagaman, Shelter Manager at Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter; and Sarah and Chase Heckman, contributors to CareerTech and the future construction workforce.

The center recognized the honorees for their support of CareerTech students, staff and workforce development in Franklin County.

Photo credits to Franklin County Career and Technology Center

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Fred Allen Blocher 1943-2026

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Born January 4, 1945 in Washington, D.C., Frank was an avid Civil War enthusiast who loved to share his knowledge with others.

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On January 1, 2022, the torch was passed to Nathan Neil and his firm, Neil Publishing, LLC. Neil, a local entrepreneur with multiple thriving businesses in Chambersburg, shares Vicky's fervent commitment to both the community and the world of local journalism.

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