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“ I didn ’ t initially make a decision to be here , but I love being here . I am so lucky to be in a place I love , doing what I love to do . I have everything I could ever want : Strong history , surrounded by nature and good neighbors . My work is challenging concept2 . com
firewood for those in need . And with Green-Up Day . We serve on local Fire Departments and Rescue squads , and many of us have been on local School Boards , and other non-profit boards .”
Another prime example of their community support is their work with the Craftsbury Outdoor Center .
For years , Craftsbury Sculling Center ( in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont ) has been THE place to go to learn to scull or perfect your skill . Today , the center trains future Olympians as well as novice master rowers . and good for people . Our kids are all here now . They are here because they love it , too . They ’ re native Vermonters . They left for a short while , but they are all back in Vermont . They ’ re not planning to go anywhere . Why would they ? I can ’ t imagine being anyplace else .”
Life and work and family and community . The happy balance we all strive for .
How to do it ? Vermont .
Perhaps Judy summarizes it best :

“ I didn ’ t initially make a decision to be here , but I love being here . I am so lucky to be in a place I love , doing what I love to do . I have everything I could ever want : Strong history , surrounded by nature and good neighbors . My work is challenging concept2 . com

Judy Geer rowing .

What s old is new again …… Celebrating 75 years !

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