Vermont Youth Conservation Corps has announced two new trustees. Michael Snyder, Commissioner of Vermont Forests, Parks, and Recreation, is serving as an ex officio member. Snyder was appointed to his current post as Commissioner by Governor Shumlin in 2010.
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The Alliance for Community Media -Northeast Region hosted their 17th Annual Video Festival at the Mark Twain House and Museum in Hartford, CT. Filmmaker/Director/Editor Jim Heltz of Green Mountain Video, Inc of Williston was in attendance to accept the first place award in the Arts and Theater category for the film I am in here.
Maine Drilling & Blasting celebrates the importance of local service to its own success over the past half-century by establishing named scholarships at local universities and technical colleges throughout its service area.
Vermont Watchdog has added its presence to the Vermont Statehouse press corps, with the hiring of reporter Michael Bielawski.
Gloria LaClair has been selected as January Employee of the Month at Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center, in recognition of sustained service excellence. LaClair, who works in the Hospital’s nutrition services, was cited for her strong work ethic, her willingness to help when needed, and her positive attitude.
Lieutenant Governor Phil Scott recently hosted a Salute to the Vermont senior athletes who won medals and ribbons at the 2015 National Senior Games held in Minneapolis, MN. A reception followed in the Cedar Creek Room in the Statehouse.
A few facts about the performance of our Vermont athletes in Minneapolis:
The ribbon is cut by Darren Childs, Board President and Kelly Giancola, Executive Director at the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the new location of the Rutland Community Cupboard, 65 River St. in Rutland.
Bill Orleans, president of PP&D Brochure Distribution, has announced that he has purchased the Valley Vacation Coupons from Tom Shampnois.
“I’ve admired the Vacation Valley Coupons for decades. Tom has done a great job promoting tourism businesses in the Champlain Valley. I look forward to assisting his clients and the tourism community to continue those efforts,” says Orleans.
Kiran Waqar, 15, of South Burlington and Miranda Walbridge, 12, of Barre today were named Vermont's top two youth volunteers of 2016 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism.
Vermont dairy farmers were recognized for producing high quality cow and goat milk at the Dairy Farmers’ Appreciation Banquet on January 28th during the 82nd Vermont Farm Show. The 2015 overall highest-quality (cow) milk award was presented to Allan and Karen Bathalon of North Troy. The 2015 overall highest-quality goat milk award was awarded to Frank and Karen Huard, Craftsbury.
IPJ Real Estate in Middlebury, VT announces the addition of two associates to the boutique firm on Main Street. Courtney Houston DeBisschop, a real estate broker with 16 years of sales experience, comes to IPJ Real Estate after years of practicing and a year of managing the Four Season's Sotheby's International Realty office in Middlebury.
Gregory Wight, P.E., has been named Vermont’s 2016 Engineer of the Year. Professor Wight, who has served as both associate dean at Norwich University and director of the David Crawford School of Engineering, is a recognized expert in the field of air quality engineering. He is the author of numerous papers in this field and a widely-used textbook.