Book King Bookstore welcomes back Author Megan Price, who will be there to introduce her newest addition, Volume 3, to the Vermont Wild Series, on Saturday Morning, December 8, 2012 at 10AM. This most recent installment will continue to charm and delight fans. It includes wacky, true warden encounters with a cagey cougar, battlin’ beavers, wily woodchuck, monkeys with guns, footrace with a woodchuck and a jinxed snowmobile. There is bonus material that includes memories of the legendary Vermont warden, Red Hooper, and his dog, Smokey.

Adele Nicols, M.A. has recently earned licensure as an alcohol and drug counselor. Adele is a Treatment Counselor at Maple Leaf Farm, joining the staff in 2009. Adele is a resident of Montpelier.

Jerry Aldredge of St. Johnsbury has been elected to Vermont Public Television's Community Council, an advisory group that helps the statewide public television network respond to the needs and interests of Vermonters.

Aldredge is artistic director of Catamount Arts. With VPT, Catamount Arts presents screenings of PBS documentaries, including the free monthly Community Cinema that includes panel discussions and audience questions.

The next Community Cinema at Catamount Arts is “Solar Mamas” on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m.

Kelliher Samets Volk, a Burlington-based marketing agency, is pleased to announce the promotion of Cavan Chasan to the position of digital connections director.

“Cavan is well qualified to head up our digital team,” said Dianne Hanlon Druyff, executive director of strategic services at KSV. “His keen ability to recognize emerging technologies, identify best practices in the digital space, and provide insightful measurement of digital channels serves our clients well.”

Lisa Devoid joined the Redstone team in November 2012 with more than 20 years experience in managing business and financial operations for midsize professional service companies.

Lisa specializes in creating and implementing cost efficiencies which result in increased profit margins.

Lisa also volunteers as the Development Director of Wind Ridge Equine Center where challenged youths are empowered through the spirit of horses. The center is open for anyone interested in getting involved.

The VT/NH Marketing Group, a not-for profit group that offers networking and affordable education to marketers, recently confirmed its new slate of board members drawn from successful businesses throughout New England. Board members are dedicated individuals that believe education is the key to successful business growth. They all generously give of their time to help research the most relevant topics and best speakers to enhance the organization’s educational programs. Each board member commits to a two-year term and may serve up to three consecutive terms.

Paul Frank + Collins has announced that attorney John H. Draper, IV has received an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Josiah Allen Real Estate, Vermont’s premier independent real estate office, recently announced that it has opened a second location, in Manchester. Laura Beckwith, Principal Broker, said, “This expansion will make it even easier for buyers and sellers in Manchester to come to Josiah Allen, and it gives all our clients greater exposure. We are bringing on board two very experienced, professional agents—Managing Broker Clare de Zengotita and Sales Associate Vivian Thomas.

David Grippin, managing partner of Grippin Donlan Pinkham is pleased to announce that Matt Lyman, CPA has recently joined the firm as Senior Manager of Audit and Accounting Services. Matt received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Accounting from Saint Michael’s College in 2005 and has over seven years of public accounting experience working for a Big 4 accounting firm. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Vermont Society of Certified Public Accountants.

U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, will receive the 2012 annual Achievement Award from Vermont Law School’s Washington, D.C., Alumni Association on Nov. 27 in the U.S. Capitol Building.

The award recognizes organizations and people who have demonstrated outstanding achievements as leaders, catalysts, and educators, particularly in the field of environmental policy.