FAIRMONT — The COVID-19 pandemic made for a tough year for the visual and performing arts, but those artists who persevered were recognized for their work.
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FAIRMONT â After canceling the 2020 awards event amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fairmont Arts & Humanities Commission will present its annual awards May 23 at 3 p.m. at Central Christian Church.
This yearâs honoree are choral director and vocalist Sam Spears, musical composer Daniel Eichenbaum, Fairmont State theatre major Ashley Doyle, Fairmont Senior High saxophonist Phillip âNickyâ Keefover, North Marion High theatre student Alyssa Baston and East Fairmont High trumpet player Roan Dworaczyk.
Most of the awardees for music will perform and the visual artists will display some of their works.
Because of the continuing pandemic, only family members and friends of the awardees as well as faculty mentors of the four student awardees are invited to the ceremony, which will be livestreamed on the Commissionâs Facebook page. Social distancing and masks will be expected of all attendees.
In Memoriam: Remembering Weinbrenner’s Lance Nienow and More Footwear Industry Legends FN Staff
April 16, 2021: Lance R. Nienow, the former president and CEO of Weinbrenner Shoe Company Inc., died on April 11 at the age of 77.
The footwear executive spent an impressive 50 years with the Weinbrenner organization. He joined the company in 1970 and rose through the ranks, holding positions in human resources, purchasing and operations, before he was named president in 1992. He held that position until his retirement in 2010, when he joined the board of directors a role he continued until his death.
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During his tenure, Nienow is credited with maintaining Weinbrenner’s commitment to domestic manufacturing, even as the rest of the shoe industry moved its production overseas in order to meet growing consumer demand. Today, the company continues to produce a collection of specialized work boots in its Wisconsin factory.