NEWPORT — Several business firm and individuals were honored at the Oct. 24th Salute Breakfast hosted by the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce at the Newport Senior Center.
Appreciation Awards
Kathy and Gunter Hubert, retiring after many, many years of having Hubert’s Department Store and active in many organizations.
Georgia Croft. Retiring after 20 years in guidance at Newport schools.
Susan Kirkian, after seven years with Newport Elementary School is retiring (Title 1).
Lenora Heath, after 32 years driving school bus she is retiring.
Joanne Truell, after 42 years in Newport Elementary School Title 1 has decided to retire.
Certificate of Recognition
Endless Treasures, Irene Ayer, Main Street, Newport, contains vintage collectibles, antiques and thrift items.
Riverside Country Kitchen, Tawnya Gibbs, Sunapee Street, new management, great food and soup.
Ammcom Wireless, Cody Stewart, South Main Street (Verizon).
From House to Home, Judy Nelson, Sunapee Street, two floors of everything to make a house a home along with Mexican food.
Buddy Howe, Realtor, has joined Coldwell Banker.
Trusted Rentals LLC, George Neuwirt, John Stark Highway; automotive repairs, rent big equipment and also sells trailers, used cars and garage work.
Newport Meat Market, new owner, Jay Petal, North Main Street, same great meat, lunches, take out dinners and convenience store.
Connecticut Valley Title Services, Jonathan Weidman, 10 Main St., all kinds of title service.
Aurora Bakery, Megan Walker, 27 Main St., great place to satisfy your sweet craving.
Achievement Award
P.J. Lovely, champion for children of Sullivan County, nominated by superintendent of the State of New Hampshire.
Award of Excellence
The Newport Future Farmers of America were 2017 Hall of States first place winner. Members were Tyrese Ripley, Isabelle Fischer, Daniel Merritt, Fancy Moulton, Myles Godsoe and Victoria Burroughs.
Congratulations to two local businesses celebrating special anniversaries this year, Harrington’s Jewelers, 70 years and Summercrest, 20 years.
Information for this article was provided by the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce.
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