The results of the 2009 Independent Publisher Regional Book Awards (IPPYs) were announced (www.independentpublisher.com). North Country Public Radio¹s Stories, Food, Life is the recipient of a Gold Medal for Best Regional Non-fiction. The book, designed by Steve Keetle of South Burlington design group Keetle + Company, was edited by NCPR station manager Ellen Rocco and printed by Queen City Printers in Burlington.

Ten phlebotomists have graduated from a training program developed by the Fletcher Allen Workforce Development Institute and are now working in their new positions at Fletcher Allen Health Care. The students have been employed full-time by Fletcher Allen since April 20.

Rep. Peter Welch today announced the hiring of two Vermonters for positions in his Washington and Vermont offices.

Brent Raymond, a Swanton native and Williston resident, will join Welch’s Vermont office as Business Liaison. Julia Drost, a Brownsville native and University of Vermont graduate, will join Welch’s Washington office as Staff Assistant.