Family-owned IWSC Distiller of the Year William Grant & Sons today announced two exciting appointments with regard to its business in Canada. Steve Doyle has been named Country Manager - Canada; in this role Doyle will look after the company's award-winning portfolio of super premium spirits brands in the Canadian market as part of the Peter Mielzynski Agencies Ltd. team (PMA) beginning January 30. Doyle will report to Jonathan Yusen, who is expanding his role as Senior Vice President Marketing - North America to also include General Manager - Canada overseeing Commercial and Marketing responsibilities for this important market.
In his new role, Doyle will lead the PMA marketing team working on the William Grant & Sons portfolio. Doyle will report to Jonathan Yusen, Senior Vice President Marketing - North America, William Grant & Sons, who expands his role to now include General Manager - Canada. This expanded role will include Marketing and Commercial responsibilities in the Canadian market.
In 2011, William Grant & Sons was crowned the Distiller of the Year by the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition for the second year running. The company's unparalleled portfolio of spirits took home 56 awards - including three Trophies and 19 Gold Medals. Leading the way was Glenfiddich, which received Gold awards for every one of its core brand variants from 12-40 Year Old. The Balvenie 30 picked up the coveted Trophy for Single Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 15 Years and Over, as well as Gold Best in Class. Icelandic brand, Reyka Vodka, triumphed in its category winning the Vodka Trophy and Milagro Reposado Tequila took the Trophy for Tequila.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Peshtigo Slates Youth Wrestling Tourney Jan. 21
The annual Peshtigo Youth Wrestling Tournament will be held on Saturday, January 21 in the high school gym. Weigh-ins are from 7am-8:30am for the folkstyle mat classic and cost is $10 for pre-registration and $12 walk-in.
Pre-registration is due by Tuesday, January 17. All checks should be made payable to the Bulldog Booster Club.
Divisions are kindergarten, grades 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8. Divisions may be subject to change due to number of registrants and weight variations. Custom medals will be awarded for first through 4th place and ribbons for all pins. The 10 member team tourney is $15 with trophies for the top 4 places. For more information contact Joni Bednar 715-923-5697, Lisa Drees 715-923-4282 or email justlikejoni@gmail.com.
Divisions are kindergarten, grades 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8. Divisions may be subject to change due to number of registrants and weight variations. Custom medals will be awarded for first through 4th place and ribbons for all pins. The 10 member team tourney is $15 with trophies for the top 4 places. For more information contact Joni Bednar 715-923-5697, Lisa Drees 715-923-4282 or email justlikejoni@gmail.com.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Plaques and Trophies Sought for Rotary Music Festival
Somewhere, in homes throughout St. Thomas-Elgin, are plaques and trophies the Rotary Music Festival needs back for this year's festival.
Elaine Catchpole, a spokeswoman for the festival committee, said organizers need the hardware returned so it can be fitted with new plates for the winners at this year's festival. Individuals who have trophies or plaques are asked to call 519-637-3528.
"I really don't know how many plaques are out there," Catchpole said. "Some of them are for choirs and some of them are for groups." "Those kinds of plaques like choir and team plaques, where there are a number of people to put on them and the plaque keeps being awarded year after year." The Rotary Music Festival opens Feb. 27.
"We have the schedule just about done as to where the major sections will take place like the piano, strings and voice," Catchpole said. While not all the locations are confirmed, Fellowship Baptist Church on Elm Street will be a new venue this year for school choirs. "They've got a big auditorium so we're going to put school choirs in there," Catchpole advised.
Arthur Voaden Secondary School, which the festival found too difficult to move students in and out of quickly, is not being used this year. Replacing it will be the Salvation Army Citadel and St. Thomas Christian Church. "We also have to consider noise levels, buses and people movement for those groups."
Elaine Catchpole, a spokeswoman for the festival committee, said organizers need the hardware returned so it can be fitted with new plates for the winners at this year's festival. Individuals who have trophies or plaques are asked to call 519-637-3528.
"I really don't know how many plaques are out there," Catchpole said. "Some of them are for choirs and some of them are for groups." "Those kinds of plaques like choir and team plaques, where there are a number of people to put on them and the plaque keeps being awarded year after year." The Rotary Music Festival opens Feb. 27.
"We have the schedule just about done as to where the major sections will take place like the piano, strings and voice," Catchpole said. While not all the locations are confirmed, Fellowship Baptist Church on Elm Street will be a new venue this year for school choirs. "They've got a big auditorium so we're going to put school choirs in there," Catchpole advised.
Arthur Voaden Secondary School, which the festival found too difficult to move students in and out of quickly, is not being used this year. Replacing it will be the Salvation Army Citadel and St. Thomas Christian Church. "We also have to consider noise levels, buses and people movement for those groups."
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Presentations Made by Montville Township Committee
At the Jan. 2 reorganization meeting, the Montville Township Committee presented plaques to board and commission members who have served the township and now are retiring from their positions. Mayor Tim Braden expressed that it is such volunteers that help make Montville a great place to live.
"The Committee set out to revitalize our community," Braden said. With 185 volunteer positions in government and another twelve applicants, the Committee is fulfilling its goal.
Recipients of the recognition awards were:
"The Committee set out to revitalize our community," Braden said. With 185 volunteer positions in government and another twelve applicants, the Committee is fulfilling its goal.
Recipients of the recognition awards were:
- Thomas Buraszeski from the Board of Adjustment
- Mark Kantor, Board of Health
- Gary Eisenhauer, Design Review Committee and Residents with Disabilities Advisory Committee
- Victoria Vigil and Judith Rosen, Drug Awareness Municipal Alliance
- Sergio Angione and Hugh Merritt, Environmental Commission
- Kathy Fisher and Joanne Wickenheisser, Historic Preservation Review Commission
- Ida Biase, Housing Committee
Monday, January 16, 2012
Eagle Scout Honors Awarded to Thomas Silva
The fellowship hall of the Reformed Church was filled with scouts of all ages, families, and dignitaries, all gathered to celebrate the achievements of one dedicated young man.
Thomas Silva was all smiles on Saturday as he received pins, plaques, ribbons, badges and praise during his Eagle Scout Court of Honor at the fellowship hall of the Reformed Church of the Tarrytowns.
The church has sponsored Troop 22 for over 50 years, a troop that's produced about 50 Eagle Scouts through those five decades. There was a lag for a few years in the average one-per-year-rhythm -- there hasn't been a scout awarded here since 2008. But now Troop 22 is making up for lost time with Silva and three more candidates currently rising up the ranks.
Silva was surrounded by friends and family, a proud mother and his uniformed father, Scoutmaster Fred Silva. After the ceremonies, a long receiving line hugged and shook hands with the newly minted Eagle.
The day was declared "Thomas Silva Day" in Westchester County and after all the pomp, custom pins and speech-making, there was the buffet of ziti and other dishes, supplemented later by a huge order of pizza (these are growing Boy Scouts, after all).
Lynne Shafer, a Troop Committee member and the Eagle Scout Coordinator who mentors the scouts along this demanding path, said, "In no other organization do I see young people learn outdoor, communication, community and leadership skills in such a team environment." "We Troop leaders know we're really helping build community here, and wherever these young people set down roots after college," Shafer said.
The Eagle Project typically involves 150 or more hours coordinated by the Scout himself among many different participants. "I compare it to a challenging Harvard Business School case study with concrete, community-enhancing results," Shafer said. "It's certainly an achievement to be proud of!"
Troop 22 Eagle Projects in recent years have refurbished dressing rooms at the Tarrytown Music Hall, helped secure insurance funding for the Sleepy Hollow Ambulance Corps, structurally and cosmetically refurbished the Tarrytown Skate Shack on the lakes, and cleared trails and added benches and birdhouses to Sleepy Hollow walking trails. Projects in the pipeline aim to help Warner Library, make additional improvements at the Music Hall and clear more recreational trails.
Despite all his personal successes, Silva was more interested in thanking everyone else on Saturday who made this achievement possible. A true Scout through and through.
Thomas Silva was all smiles on Saturday as he received pins, plaques, ribbons, badges and praise during his Eagle Scout Court of Honor at the fellowship hall of the Reformed Church of the Tarrytowns.
The church has sponsored Troop 22 for over 50 years, a troop that's produced about 50 Eagle Scouts through those five decades. There was a lag for a few years in the average one-per-year-rhythm -- there hasn't been a scout awarded here since 2008. But now Troop 22 is making up for lost time with Silva and three more candidates currently rising up the ranks.
Silva was surrounded by friends and family, a proud mother and his uniformed father, Scoutmaster Fred Silva. After the ceremonies, a long receiving line hugged and shook hands with the newly minted Eagle.
The day was declared "Thomas Silva Day" in Westchester County and after all the pomp, custom pins and speech-making, there was the buffet of ziti and other dishes, supplemented later by a huge order of pizza (these are growing Boy Scouts, after all).
Lynne Shafer, a Troop Committee member and the Eagle Scout Coordinator who mentors the scouts along this demanding path, said, "In no other organization do I see young people learn outdoor, communication, community and leadership skills in such a team environment." "We Troop leaders know we're really helping build community here, and wherever these young people set down roots after college," Shafer said.
The Eagle Project typically involves 150 or more hours coordinated by the Scout himself among many different participants. "I compare it to a challenging Harvard Business School case study with concrete, community-enhancing results," Shafer said. "It's certainly an achievement to be proud of!"
Troop 22 Eagle Projects in recent years have refurbished dressing rooms at the Tarrytown Music Hall, helped secure insurance funding for the Sleepy Hollow Ambulance Corps, structurally and cosmetically refurbished the Tarrytown Skate Shack on the lakes, and cleared trails and added benches and birdhouses to Sleepy Hollow walking trails. Projects in the pipeline aim to help Warner Library, make additional improvements at the Music Hall and clear more recreational trails.
Despite all his personal successes, Silva was more interested in thanking everyone else on Saturday who made this achievement possible. A true Scout through and through.
Monday, January 9, 2012
WKU Winter Invitational Karate Competition Held
Oldmixon and Uphill Karate Kai had a successful day at the recent WKU Winter Invitational competition at Hutton Moor Leisure Centre, coming away with a host of medals and trophies.
The winners were: Sarah Clark, 1st ladies’ 18+ -60kg kumite, 1st ladies 18+ open weight kumite; James Govind-Somers, 1st men’s 16+ black belt kata; Jade Hoddinott, 1st girls’ 10-12 50kg+ kumite; Paige Hoddinott, 2nd girls’ 5-7 open weight kumite; Josh Page, 2nd boy’s 13-15 up to 5th kyu kumite; Keira Stoney, 3rd girls’ 13-15 up to 5th kyu kumite; Thomas White, 3rd mixed 10-12 up to 6th kyu kata; Megan Bowen, 3rd girls’ 10-12 -50kg kumite; Sarah Clark, 3rd ladies’ team kumite.
Oldmixon & Uphill Karate Kai’s recent grading provided some excellent technical ability from students and there was a 100 per cent success rate.
Results – yellow stripe belt 8th kyu: Megan Bowen, Stuart Hoddinott, Chris Shibu, Blesson Varghese. Yellow belt 7th kyu: Joanna Bean, Bella Scott, Paige Hoddinott, Emily Venn, Aaron Morris, Emily Evans, Jade Hoddinott. Orange belt 6th kyu: Danny Crundwell, Thomas White, Tommie Holyday, Chloe Amey. Green belt 5th kyu: Josh Page. Purple belt 4th kyu: Keira Stoney.
The club trains at Oldmixon School on Wednesday evenings and Uphill Village Victory Hall on Friday evenings. If you require any further information, please telephone Wendy White on 01934 823600.
The winners were: Sarah Clark, 1st ladies’ 18+ -60kg kumite, 1st ladies 18+ open weight kumite; James Govind-Somers, 1st men’s 16+ black belt kata; Jade Hoddinott, 1st girls’ 10-12 50kg+ kumite; Paige Hoddinott, 2nd girls’ 5-7 open weight kumite; Josh Page, 2nd boy’s 13-15 up to 5th kyu kumite; Keira Stoney, 3rd girls’ 13-15 up to 5th kyu kumite; Thomas White, 3rd mixed 10-12 up to 6th kyu kata; Megan Bowen, 3rd girls’ 10-12 -50kg kumite; Sarah Clark, 3rd ladies’ team kumite.
Oldmixon & Uphill Karate Kai’s recent grading provided some excellent technical ability from students and there was a 100 per cent success rate.
Results – yellow stripe belt 8th kyu: Megan Bowen, Stuart Hoddinott, Chris Shibu, Blesson Varghese. Yellow belt 7th kyu: Joanna Bean, Bella Scott, Paige Hoddinott, Emily Venn, Aaron Morris, Emily Evans, Jade Hoddinott. Orange belt 6th kyu: Danny Crundwell, Thomas White, Tommie Holyday, Chloe Amey. Green belt 5th kyu: Josh Page. Purple belt 4th kyu: Keira Stoney.
The club trains at Oldmixon School on Wednesday evenings and Uphill Village Victory Hall on Friday evenings. If you require any further information, please telephone Wendy White on 01934 823600.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Employees Recognized by Choptank Electric
Denton Choptank Electric Cooperative recently recognized the service milestones of its employees.
President and CEO Mike Wheatley presented plaques to employees and acknowledged those with the longest service time Catherine Snow of Denton, who has been with the company for 55 years, and Wilhelm Retzlaff of Bridgeville, Del., who has been with the company for 40 years. Both are employed in the Denton headquarters office.
Employees recognized for 25 years of service were James Harmon, Tom Parker, Clarke Bayne, Thomas Tyndall, Gary Geisel, David Lewis, Lance Lockerman, Francis Kinnamon and Curtis Short.
Receiving recognition awards for 20 years of service were Douglas Hunter Jr., Anne Chouinard and Tom Simpson.
Jeff Coppage, Sterling Brown and Jessica Walls were honored for 10 years of service, while Mary Sellers, Scott Maurer, Cathy Conover, Harold Brooks, Russell Kauffman, Bobbie Herring, Ray Layton Jr., Tom Clark Jr., Randy Combs, Tiffany Trautman, Jonathon Swann and Paul Miles III were recognized for five years of service.
President and CEO Mike Wheatley presented plaques to employees and acknowledged those with the longest service time Catherine Snow of Denton, who has been with the company for 55 years, and Wilhelm Retzlaff of Bridgeville, Del., who has been with the company for 40 years. Both are employed in the Denton headquarters office.
Employees recognized for 25 years of service were James Harmon, Tom Parker, Clarke Bayne, Thomas Tyndall, Gary Geisel, David Lewis, Lance Lockerman, Francis Kinnamon and Curtis Short.
Receiving recognition awards for 20 years of service were Douglas Hunter Jr., Anne Chouinard and Tom Simpson.
Jeff Coppage, Sterling Brown and Jessica Walls were honored for 10 years of service, while Mary Sellers, Scott Maurer, Cathy Conover, Harold Brooks, Russell Kauffman, Bobbie Herring, Ray Layton Jr., Tom Clark Jr., Randy Combs, Tiffany Trautman, Jonathon Swann and Paul Miles III were recognized for five years of service.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Piney River Moose Lodge Known for Service
Trophies, plaques and pictures of youth teams sponsored by Piney River Moose Lodge sponsor line part of the wood-paneled left wall of the lodge. The opposite wall is covered in plaques the lodge has received in recognition of the service it has performed over its 30 years of existence for the community and Moose International.
Donnie Maddox, the administrator of the lodge, stood admiring the photos of the children he and his “family fraternity” have helped. Maddox is also the only member of the 170-member Piney River Moose Lodge to receive his Pilgrim Degree, the highest degree attainable within Moose International. About one out of 6,000 members receive their Pilgrim each year.
The Moose Lodge is an international volunteer organization of men and women that focus on programs for children and elderly and bringing communities together.
“It felt great,” he said about receiving the honor. “It takes a lot of effort and a lot of work.”
In order to become a Pilgrim, Maddox had to obtain two other degrees — the degree of service to become part of the Moose legion and the fellowship degree. Among the requirements are holding a leadership position within the lodge at a higher level, and serving in the organization for a certain amount of time depending on the degree.
Despite the amount of time and work, Maddox said he has enjoyed the experience since becoming a member of the Loyal Order of Moose. Although he does not have a specific favorite project, he said he loves doing things for the kids and seeing their joy at Mooseheart, a trip he’s made three times.
Donnie Maddox, the administrator of the lodge, stood admiring the photos of the children he and his “family fraternity” have helped. Maddox is also the only member of the 170-member Piney River Moose Lodge to receive his Pilgrim Degree, the highest degree attainable within Moose International. About one out of 6,000 members receive their Pilgrim each year.
The Moose Lodge is an international volunteer organization of men and women that focus on programs for children and elderly and bringing communities together.
“It felt great,” he said about receiving the honor. “It takes a lot of effort and a lot of work.”
In order to become a Pilgrim, Maddox had to obtain two other degrees — the degree of service to become part of the Moose legion and the fellowship degree. Among the requirements are holding a leadership position within the lodge at a higher level, and serving in the organization for a certain amount of time depending on the degree.
Despite the amount of time and work, Maddox said he has enjoyed the experience since becoming a member of the Loyal Order of Moose. Although he does not have a specific favorite project, he said he loves doing things for the kids and seeing their joy at Mooseheart, a trip he’s made three times.
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