By Guy Page
A former candidate for lieutenant governor has declared he is a candidate for vice-chair of the Vermont Republican Party.
“Last night at our Rutland County Republican Committee, I announced that I am running for the Vice Chair position for our Vermont State Republican Committee at our re-organizational meeting in November 2025,” Greg Thayer of Rutland announced this weekend.
Thayer promised to deliver more information on his background and why he’s running in the next two months. He can be reached at Thayer4Vermont@aol.com or gmthayer1@aol.com.
Chapel restored – The Journal-Opinion reports that the restored Sawyer Chapel on the Upper Plain in Bradford was re-dedicated yesterday (Sunday) afternoon.
It culminated a nearly 20-year initiative to restore the building. Constructed in 1912 and named for its benefactor, the chapel fell into disrepair after a period of declining use beginning in the 1960s.
The late Martina Stever led an effort beginning in 2006 to restore and reopen the chapel in advance of its 100th anniversary. It is used today for winter storage of caskets and available for services.
Contact certified leashed tracking dog owners for bear session – The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is providing the following list of certified leashed tracking dog owners who volunteer during the hunting seasons to help hunters locate deer or bear that have been shot during hunting season but not yet recovered.
The leashed tracking dog owners, who provide their services free of charge, must pass an extensive exam in order to be certified and licensed to provide their services. This list, which may be updated during hunting seasons, is available on the Vermont Fish and Wildlife website.
Name Town Phone Numbers
Tim Nichols Granville, NY 518-642-3012
Travis Nichols Granville, NY 518-642-3012
Nicholas Merritt East Fairfield, VT 802-238-3884
Mandi Harbec Orleans, VT 802-323-3536
Bill Gaiotti Mt. Tabor, VT 802-345-8500
Mark Harbec Orleans, VT 802-323-3536
Nick Smith Groton, VT 802-486-9022
Matt Bourgeois Whiting, VT 802-989-2213
Riley Harrness Newbury, VT 802-272-8955
Crystal Earle Johnson, VT 802-730-5591
Jason Cassant Fort Ann, NY 518-796-3215
Steven Bourgeois Bridport, VT 802-758-2526
Matthew Anderson Orwell, VT 802-318-0260
Jeremiah Gracie Lincoln, VT 802-349-4587
Gabriel Gervais Bakersfield, VT 802-370-2288
Justin Robert Underhill, VT 802-324-2903
Lucas Kane Highgate, VT 802-393-5335
Dennis Jewett Jr. Bakersfield, VT 802-904-3423
John Konya Bradford, VT 802-439-3838
Kayla Konya Thetford, VT 802-333-0664
Jon Earle Johnson, VT 802-730-5591
David Wilder Barre, VT 802-522-6938
Jason Fleury Barre, VT 802-522-5205
Kaitlyn Tilton Waterville, VT 802-730-6121
James Mazzola Fairfield, VT 802-379-5652
Alex McClain IV Richford, VT 802-528-6264
Alex McClain V Richford, VT 802-528-6264
Tom Best West Pawlet, VT 802-287-1800
Brent Grenier Troy, VT 802-274-9057
Don Morgan Charlotte, VT 802-777-6682
Melissa Greenslit Leicester, VT 802-279-9740
Justin Lord Northfield, VT 802-917-2090
Daniel Dagget Newport, VT 802-238-7952
Antonio Lee Salem, NY 518-769-5785
Lane Wisell Pittsford, VT 802-558-6591
*Jeremy Rhodes Sharon, VT 802-356-9209
*Kristie Adams Pittsford, VT 802-483-6257
*Shane Reed Wells, VT 802-287-0851
*Ethan Teague Franklin, VT 802-370-2831
*Mike Slattery Essex Jct, VT 802-777-2485
*Semi-Active tracker
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