Champlain College named Jack DuBrul of Shelburne it’s 2009 Distinguished Citizen.
Mt. Abraham High School sophomore Sara Sayles studied abroad in South Korea.
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GM’s late “Vibe” has local champion Local Vibe blogger featured by GM
Rachel Carter of Charlotte loves her Pontiac Vibe so much she started a Vibe auto-owners blog site. The last Vibe rolled off the assembly line Aug. 17. Photo by Andy Duback Photography
CHARLOTTE—The Vermont Vibes Blog is featured in the summer 2009 issue of Pontiac Performance magazine. The blog is authored by Charlotte-based public relations professional Rachel Carter. Carter is the owner of the Rachel Carter PR agency. Pontiac Performance is the official Pontiac publication published by General Motors Corporation and distributed quarterly to Pontiac owners nationwide. Despite the wide popularity of several of Pontiac’s vehicles—including the highly economical Vibe—the storied auto trademark will disappear at the end of 2010, the result of several concessions forced by the Obama administration following the government’s financial rescue of GM. GM is one of the last two all-domestic car manufacturers still in operation. Sadly, the last Vibe rolled off the assembly line in Detroit on Aug. 17, according to an Internet report. The car was part of an unusual joint venture between GM and Toyota. Despite its demise less than a month ago, the Vibe lives on. Also, new and used Vibes are still seen on some car lots around the area. The Vermont Vibes Blog features Carter ’s first-hand experiences exploring Vermont, cooking and gardening adventures at her home and office in Charlotte, and ways to share positive “Vibes” to Vermonters all while traveling in her Pontiac Vibe. Carter has been a six-year customer of Shearer Pontiac locally. The blog was Carter's original creation over two years ago and is independent of Pontiac and General Motors. Photography for the magazine story was made locally by photographer Andy Duback and was photographed in East Charlotte. Both Shearer in South Burlington, Shea Motor Co. in Middlebury, and the Smith GM dealership of Rutland have been faithfully serving Pontiac owners in the region for many years. Carter ’s blogsite is located at http://VermontVibes.blogspot.com.
ALL THE FIXINS—Local farmers and other agricultural customers from around Addison County joined in on the fun at Bordeau & Bushey’s Customer Appreciation Day in Middlebury last week. More than 37 regional and national vendors were on hand with informative displays about feed, seed and equipment. Here, visitors enjoy their share of over 400 halfs of local chickens served along with corn, potatoes and coleslaw. Photo by Tom Bahre
Local officials to remember 2001 terrorist attacks A day of remembrance will be observed this Friday, Sept. 11, at the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site for those who wish to contemplate or honor heroes from the past and present. The museum and facilities will be open free of charge from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The site, with its beautiful open rolling meadows and scenic mountain views, offers quiet and tranquility. The Hubbardton Battlefield is the site of the only Revolutionary War battle fought in Vermont. It is known as one of the best-preserved battlefields in the country and looks much as it did the day of the battle—July 7, 1777. It is located on Monument Hill Road 6 miles off Route 30 in Hubbardton or 7 miles off exit 5 on Route 4 in Castleton. Carefully follow the signs. On Saturday, Sept. 12, a guided hike to nearby Pittsford Ridge will be led by site interpreter Carl Fuller. The hike, 2-5 p.m., starts at the museum at the Hubbardton Battlefield with an introduction by historian Kate Kenney of the University of Vermont Consulting Archeology Program. For more information about the 9/11 event or hike, call 273-2282.
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