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The Union Mutual Companies recently announced the promotions of David Bussman, Anna Grearson, Sarah Jarvis and Schuyler Ryan.

DominionTech Computer Services, Vermont’s premier IT Services Company announces today that Dylan Chamberlain has joined their team as their newest Service Desk Engineer. Dylan’s new role expanded DominionTech’s local Service Desk; increasing support ticket response time to the DominionTech family of clients.

The Vermont Symphony Orchestra (VSO) is announcing the departure of its executive director, Ben Cadwallader, as of February 7, 2020. Cadwallader has been with the VSO since 2015, and has helped the organization grow as a renowned innovator and collaborator among the arts community.

Lamoille Housing Partnership (LHP) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of David Ford as the new President of the affordable housing organization’s Board of Trustees, as well as Tess Milner and a Lamoille Community House (LCH) representative who join the Board of Trustees as two new Members at Large.

The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the leading organization that oversees the standards for physician board certification in the United States, has named Greg Ogrinc, MD, MS its Senior Vice President, Certification Standards and Programs.

Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Hewitt, from Swanton, Vermont, smiles for a photo after recently being promoted to second class petty officer aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship (LHD 5). Hewitt is a 2016 Missisquoi Valley Union High School Graduate and has been serving in the Navy for two years.

Mt Ascutney Hospital and Health Center, (MAHHC) has announced the addition of Dr. Rachel La Rocca to the medical team at Ottauquechee Health Center in Woodstock, Vermont as a family medicine practitioner. Currently accepting new patients, Dr. La Rocca joined the staff in September of 2019. She works with patients of all ages who experience acute and chronic illnesses.

Howard Center is expanding its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Team and is pleased to welcome Patrick Brown and Cael Barkman. The team expansion reflects the commitment of Howard Center to advance its practice within the organization and in the community.

The Franklin County Regional Chamber of Commerce will present the 2019 Timothy Bovat Civic Involvement Award to Brother Bob Begley, ofs; Chef Cathy Cromack, and the staff & volunteers of Martha’s Community Kitchen. The award presentation will be held at the Chamber’s January Mixer on Thursday, January 16, 5:30 pm at Peoples Trust Company’s Kingman Street Branch.

Every year commands across the Army, the Army National Guard, and the Army Reserve convene a board to select their respective nominees for the Gen. Douglas McArthur Leadership Award. Officers holding the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, First Lieutenant, Captain, Warrant Officer 1, and Warrant Officer 2 are all eligible for the award.

William Shouldice & Associates LLC is pleased to announce that Emma C Shouldice joined the firm on January 2, 2020. A 2019 graduate of Providence College, Emma received a Bachelor of Arts Degree, majoring in Political Science with a Certificate in Business Studies.

Jo-Anne Unruh was recognized at the Patriots vs Dolphins game on Sunday, December 29th. She was honored for the significant contributions she has made as a volunteer for the Special Needs Support Center of the Upper Valley (SNSC). This is a part of the New England Patriots “That Deserves a Crown” program, in partnership with Crown Royal.