Retired businessman honored at state ball

Communities in Schools of North Carolina has recognized three individuals and one organization with its H. Glenn Williams Power of One Award, including retired Clay County businessman Glen Love of Hayesville. Mr. Love received the award for his work with students of all ages in Clay County. The winners were announced at the fifth annual N.C. Education Ball in Raleigh on Saturday, June 16. The event supports Communities In Schools in North Carolina.

Mr. Love has influenced education and the community in Clay County in numerous ways. He volunteers with the CIS chapter, donated property for 4-H mini gardens, has mentored and employed teenage boys, and provided hours of hands-on-labor to help develop an Outdoor Education Center at the Clay County School campus. In addition, on Love's suggestion the Brasstown Woodturners Guild adopted Hayesville High School vocational woodturning program. The guild, which Love is a member of, mentors students on the art of woodturning and has donated lathes, tools, and accessories. The guild received a grant so it can continue equipping the student's shop.

The H. Glenn Williams Power of One Awards recognize

the difference one person, one company or one organization can have on education and the community.

The awards honors H. Glenn Williams, a long-time CISNC's supporter, community volunteer and leader. Williams brought joy wherever he went and found joy in everything he did, particulary in the smiles of the children he worked to help.

This year's other Power of One Award winners are: Duplin County Alumnae Chapter Delta SigmaTheta Sorority, Pastor Donald Gray of Kannapolis, and Michael Olander of Raleigh.

About Communities In Schools: Communities In Schools has earned its places as the nation's leading community-based organization helping kids succeed in school and prepare for life. There are 38 local operational affiliates in North Carolina serving just under 400 schools and other sites. During the past school year, CIS served more than 120,000 youth and family members and it maintains a presence in the five largest school districts in North Carolina. For more information on Communities In Schools of North Carolina, visit www.cisnc.org.

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