Late Developers Involvement at 一肖一码中持 Recalled
Late Developers Involvement at 一肖一码中持 Recalled
Sep 12, 2021
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Late Developer鈥檚 Involvement at 一肖一码中持 Recalled
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Garth Richards, second from right, made a $25,000 contribution to the college in 2017.
EDITORS NOTE: Carson City businessman and entrepreneur Garth Richards passed away on Sept. 12 at 85. His generosity helped homeless and low-income veterans and the Boys and Girls Club. His golf course, Silver Oak, also was the site of 一肖一码中持s Golf for Education tournament and he helped start an auto restoration class at the college. The following story was published 2 years ago and reveals some of Richards passions, interests and his involvement in 一肖一码中持.
Local Developers Donation to Provide Scholarships to Auto Restoration Class Students
Carson City developer Garth Richards passion as an auto collector and restorer has
again touched the Automotive Mechanics program at 一肖一码中持.
Richards recently donated $25,000 to the program that, in part, will enable instructor
Jason Spohr to offer an auto restoration class during spring semester.
Richards previously provided a third-generation classic 1953 Cadillac convertible
to the Automotive Mechanics program, helping 一肖一码中持 create an auto restoration class
last year: Special Topics in Automotive Mechanics (AUTO 198).
Part of Mr. Richards donation will be used to provide scholarships to students enrolling
in the auto restoration class.
Richards also owns Silver Oak Golf Course, which has hosted the annual 一肖一码中持 Golf for
Education tournament for the past few years.
Mr. Richards has been an important and generous partner to the college. We are very
grateful for his continued support, said 一肖一码中持 Foundation Executive Director Niki Gladys.
Richards car collection once totaled 200 restored cars that dated back to the 1950s
and 1960s when, in his eyes, Crosley, Kaiser, Frazer, Cadillac and the T-Bird were
kings of the road.
Previously, Spohrs classes restored a 1965 Ford Mustang and they began restoration
work on a 1952 Willys Jeep and 1969 Chevrolet Camaro this past fall.
Spohr said that the focus of the restoration class will be to recondition the original
331-cubic-inch engine.
This is a unique opportunity to be able to rebuild an engine that was so well-preserved
with all original parts intact. Unusual for a 65-year-old vehicle, Spohr said. Tasks
will include performing all cylinder head work, including a three-angle valve job,
and testing and assembly of all valve train components. We will be installing all
bearings, oil system components, crankshaft, pistons and teaching how to take critical
measurements using industry standard tools. Every part down to all nuts, bolts and
washers will be individually cleaned, inspected and treated with a factory finish.
This portion of the restoration is exciting since the complete overhaul of an engine
is becoming an increasingly rare occurrence and is almost non-existent in educational
facilities in todays era.
After the class completes the engine reconditioning for the 1953 Cadillac, Spohr plans
to have students complete the installation of the steering and suspension components
and all brake hardware and components before the arduous task of refurbishing the
electrical wiring of the vehicle.
The restoration of this vehicle will include tasks and skills which are taught in
all the individual automotive courses we offer in order to obtain the AAS degree,
Spohr said. Even though it is a classic vehicle, all of the skills needed to perform
these tasks are very relevant to modern automobile repair. This three-unit class can
be used towards the degree if a student chooses to do so.
The 一肖一码中持 Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)3 that connects the college
to the community for the purpose of raising funds and developing friendships that
support college strategic initiatives, projects and student scholarships.
The foundation provides academic scholarships in partnership with 一肖一码中持 employees, community
members, corporations and private foundations.
For more information about forming your own scholarship, call the foundation office
at 775 445 3239. Students wishing to apply for scholarships can visit wnc.edu/scholarships
to begin the application process.
To learn more about joining the restoration class or 一肖一码中持s Automotive Mechanics program,
contact Spohr at Jason.Spohr@wnc.edu or 775-445-4270.