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NRG Systems, manufacturer of measurement equipment and turbine optimization systems for the global renewable energy industry, announces the addition of Colchester resident Gregory Erdmann to its team as Director of Global Sales.

During Commencement Week activities May 9-12 at Saint Michael’s College, Dr. Will Marquess of Burlington, English instructor and adviser to The Onion River Review, SMC literary journal, was presented the 2013 Class Appreciation Award.

After more than 25 years away - family, quality of life, and returning to a community where

connections with people are part of our core values, Kim Corey relocated back home to Vermont.

A graduate of Rice High School and St Michael’s College – Kim traveled to California and began a successful career with Millennium

During Commencement Week activities May 9-12 at Saint Michael’s College, Patrick Gallivan of South Burlington, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, was presented the Dupont Award from the 2013 class of graduating seniors.

During Commencement Week activities May 9-12 at Saint Michael’s College, Dawn Ellinwood of Williston, Vice President for Student Affairs, was presented a 2013 Class Appreciation Award from Saint Michael’s graduating seniors. The award is given to members of the Saint Michael's faculty and staff who have made a significant impact within the class.

The Northwestern Vermont Board of REALTORS® presented the 2013 REALTORS® of Distinction Awards on May 21, 2013 at the DoubleTree Hotel in South Burlington, VT.

NVBR honors its 2013 REALTOR® of the Year

Kristine Stell, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Destinations in St. Albans has been named the 2013 REALTOR® of the Year by NVBR.

Vermont Chief Justice Paul L. Reiber has announced, on behalf of the Supreme Court of Vermont, the appointment of Patricia Gabel as Vermont’s next State Court Administrator. The appointment will take effect on July 27.

Vermont Public Television welcomed Elizabeth Metraux as its new Chief Communications and Public Relations Officer. Metraux will join the senior management team to continue to strengthen and expand communications, marketing and public relations functions at the organization.

Lauren Lavallee, has joined Logic Supply as the marketing and recruitment specialist. Lauren graduated from Champlain College with a B.S. in Marketing Management and is currently halfway through Champlain College’s MBA program with a concentration in IT Management. Lauren is looking forward to developing her marketing skills, putting her MBA to use and growing along with Logic Supply.

At commencement ceremonies last week, Norwich University officials named History Professor Reina Pennington a Charles A. Dana Professor of History, a prestigious award accompanied by an annual stipend of $10,000.

Pennington, who has taught at Norwich since 1999, was chosen by a selection committee of current Dana professors.

The Greater Burlington YMCA was selected as one of 14 YMCA's across the country to lead Pioneering Healthier Communities (PHC) - an initiative that addresses the childhood obesity epidemic in its region through policy, sytems and environmental change.

PGA Professional Eric Evans has been promoted to the position of Head Golf Professional and Manager at Tater Hill Golf Club, in Windham, Vt. Formerly assistant golf professional, Evans has been with the popular south-central Vermont golf course for five years. He also works in Okemo Mountain Resort’s Competition Center during the winter months.