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NORTH CLARENDON, VT (June 13, 2007) - Stonehedge Golf Course announced today that the course has been purchased by Richard "Dick" Bendig and his two sons, Shawn and Chriss. The 9-hole course, Rutland County's only par-3 golf offering, features 1,107 yards of rolling fairways and well-manicured greens. The course was designed and operated by Robert Matson since 1995.
"We are very pleased to have completed the sale and excited about the possibilities this course has to offer local golfers," said Richard Bendig, President of Stonehedge. "The real beauty of the course lies in its versatility. For the accomplished golfer, we offer an affordable way for them to improve their short game. For the senior golfer, we provide a 9-hole course that can be easily walked or ridden in just over an hour. And, finally, for the younger/novice golfer, we strive to create an atmosphere that allows them to learn the game at their own pace."

"Our grocery customers are very excited about the MyBaby platform because, it gives them a comprehensive set of tools that help them engage their consumers in online conversations--to listen and to be heard" said Alec Newcomb, Vice President of MyWebLink.
Traditional advertising media are finding it harder to reach the mass audiences of the past. But at the same time, in cyberspace, consumers are gathering in different groups unified by common interests, said Rebecca Roose, Marketing and Account Manager for MyWebLink. "MyWebLink is reaching these audiences on behalf of our clients through innovative products like MyBaby.com."
MyBaby.com differs from other parenting social networking sites by offering the full range of social networking tools such as: local events, blogging, photos and video sharing, recipes, and message boards to Retail Grocers and Consumer Product Goods Companies.

BURLINGTON, Vt.--The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced this month the designation of Champlain College as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE).
The National Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education Program provides "increased availability of learning in information assurance education through a network of leading institutions and authorities in Information Assurance (IA) education." The designation recognizes academic programs related to computer security and IA as well as an institution's overall commitment to solid IA practices. Champlain joins a group of 86 colleges such as Carnegie Mellon University, Boston University, Ohio State University, Norwich University and Pennsylvania State University in being recognized with this designation.

Burlington, VT - FreshTracks Capital II, L.P. ("FreshTracks"), a Middlebury-based venture capital fund with primary interest in Vermont investments, announced that it has invested $400,000 in ISIS of Burlington. This is the first investment in FreshTracks' second fund. ISIS designs, produces and markets outdoor apparel which is made by women and made exclusively for women, with its product being carried by top national retailers including REI, Title IX, and Orvis. The transaction was structured to accelerate the sales and marketing efforts of ISIS, as the company executes the next phase of its growth strategy, and considers raising additional expansion capital.

Three employees of TPW Management, Inc. attended a Professional Management Development course held in Mass. last week. Daniel T. Riley, Portfolio Manager, Adam Kimball, Board Liaison, and Susan Van Horn, Customer Service Manager, attended a communications course provided by Community Associations Institute.

800response (www.800response.com), the leading provider of vanity 800 numbers and web-based call tracking and recording services, announces today that Michael Bedell is joining the company as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
Bedell brings more than fifteen years of leadership and management skills in sales and marketing to the Burlington, Vermont based company. Prior to joining 800response, Bedell served as President and CEO of Synapse Retail Ventures, a subsidiary of Synapse Group, Inc., where he successfully launched a national retail channel of business for the company. Before leading their retail channel, Bedell served as Vice President of the media company's inbound phone group where he managed account service, marketing, and partnership programs. Bedell has also held senior level positions at IPG and Omnicom agencies, and served as Chief Marketing Officer at MedAvant Healthcare Solutions.

Exterus Technology for Business of Shelburne announced that Dan Swider was hired as an Account Executive for Williston, and Orange and Windsor Counties. Mr. Swider has over 5 years of experience in inside/outside sales and fundraising. Prior to joining Exterus, he was in Business Development with Global eProcure in New Jersey. He holds a BA in History from Seton Hall University. Visit www.exterusbusiness.com for more information on our products and services.

Chittenden Solid Waste District gets second option on Williston landfill future
by Art Edelstein
At a May 23 meeting with his board of directors, CSWD General Manager Tom Moreau proposed a two-pronged approach to the planned Williston Landfill.
This project, 20 years in the planning, has been under legal attack from Williston residents who claim it is not needed, and could be a potential health hazard. Two citizens groups are opposed to the landfill. One, based in the Ledgewood Drive subdivision, a small community of 34 homes closest to the proposed site, has filed a lawsuit against CSWD. Thirty-seven plaintiffs living and owning lots on Ledgewood Drive are seeking to invalidate a 1992 agreement in which town officials promised the town would host a regional landfill. The group represents 20 households.
The other, Vermont Organized Communities Against Landfills (VOCAL), is a local citizens' group. VOCAL, is against the landfill for a variety of reasons.

The two-day event was hosted by the Iroquois Healthcare Alliance which represents 56 hospitals in Upstate New York. As a founding partner of The Choice Care Card, Robert is an expert in the consumer-driven health field. In his presentation, Robert focused on the integration of personal care accounts and wellness programs. Personal care accounts provide a new funding vehicle for basic healthcare expenses, and also provide employers a tax-advantage vehicle for employee wellness incentives.

Corrine Haddox holds a Master's in physical therapy and a bachelors in athletic training. She has been trained in the PRI concepts and is also a certified Pilates Instructor. She has experience with both the serious athlete and the "weekend warrior". She will be treating patients in PPRC's Waitsfield office at 271 Moulton Road.
Hannah Stuwe received her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the University of Vermont in 2001 and her Master of Physical Therapy from Clarkson University in 2004. She has previosly worked in outpatient orthopedics at Walker Physical Therapy in Orange, CA and at Scripps Memorial Hospital in Encinitas, CA. In her free time, she enjoys cycling, skiing and hiking.

Datamann founder John Mann was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at Vermont / New Hampshire Direct Marketing Groups annual conference on May 3, 2007. In its near twenty year existence VT / NH Direct Marketing Group has presented this award only four previous times. Presenting the award, Bill LaPierre, Vice President - Catalog Brokerage for Millard Group, spoke of Manns personal and professional accomplishments. LaPierre stated that Datamann, under Johns direction has been one of the most dependable and innovative companies in this arena&[offering] products and services that enable all the companies that engage in these direct marketing activities, to do their jobs, and sell their products. LaPierre quoted additional words of praise from top executives at the Touch of Class catalog, the Wig Catalog, and Brookstone.

BURLINGTON, Vt.--Champlain College Professor Dr. Gary Scudder has been awarded the Edward Phelps Lyman Professorship. The Professorship is awarded annually to a senior faculty member who-through a strong record of service, excellence in teaching and advising, and work on faculty and College committees-has been dedicated to students and to Champlain College.
Scudder is Champlain's social science coordinator and a professor of history. He also founded and directs the Global Modules program, an innovative means of opening Champlain's classrooms to a world of viewpoints. The Web-based forum can be inserted into just about any course, allowing Champlain students to share readings, discussions and projects with students in countries such as Jordan, India, Kenya, Austria, Australia, Canada, Morocco and the United Arab Emirates.
"Gary weaves politics, ancient and contemporary cultures and an appreciation of 'the other' into his courses," said President David F. Finney.