Pave Announces Raffle Winner

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BENNINGTON, VT. - Project Against Violent Encounters (PAVE) is pleased to announce the winner of its Quilt Raffle fundraiser. Norma Will of Manchester Center, Vermont won an original full-sized quilt handcrafted by artisan Marge Costello.

PAVE gratefully acknowledges the efforts of the Bennington Book Shop, the Better Bennington Corporation Welcome Center, and the South Street Café for selling tickets and displaying the quilt for us.

Moreover, we extend our thanks to the religious communities, including the Second Congregational Church and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Bennington, the East Arlington Federated Church, and the First Congregational Church and Zion Episcopal Church in Manchester, for welcoming PAVE representatives to speak about services and for their assistance with ticket sales.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will help provide services for victims and survivors of domestic and sexual assault. As always, anyone needing PAVE’s emergency services may call the 24-hour hotline at 802-442-2111.

If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

Companion Corner: Orion Still at Second Chance Animal Shelter

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

GOOD NEWS: Orion has been adopted!

ARLINGTON, Vt. — Orion's had a hard live and he's been patiently waiting a very long time for his forever home.

 
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.
 
Orion is a 7- to 8-year-old pit bull mix who has been at Second Chance Animal Shelter since 2021. He was featured last August but still hasn't found a home. 
 
Shelter Manager Troy Quinn said Orion came to them from animal control after experiencing neglect.
 
"He was found by animal control on a property, tied to a tree, no shelter, no food or water. He was severely emaciated, very sick, very skinny, very weak. Brought him in, he tested positive for heartworm," Quinn said.
 
Once they rescued him, got rid of his heartworm, and got him up to normal weight, his silly and active side came out.
 
"He is a giant goofball. Loves to run, loves to play very rough house, loves to chew on his toys. Stuffed toys in particular, he just immediately shreds them," Quinn said. 
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