The vanishing art of Fore-edge painting:
There was always something quirky and mischievous about Martin. He wanted to be more naughty than he really was. And that was just during our school years in and around Bognor Regis Grammar School in the 1960s. He went on to become a world-renowned artist. Indeed he is virtually an ‘endangered species’, as the last professional Fore-edge painter in the world! He’s also a committed, err, umm, Morris Dancer! Here’s a recent chat I had with Forever Young, Mart, who is based in Worthing in West Sussex.
Alan: Beginning, as they say, at our mutual beginning, we were in the same year at school. Two forms – about 60 pupils in the year group. That was at Bognor Regis Grammar School from 1962 (and Bognor Regis School – an enormous comprehensive for the final two years). ‘Boggie’, the infamous seaside joke town on the West Sussex south coast of England. We shared quite
WOOSTER If city leaders and residents were asked who in the area executes leadership and volunteerism really well, Ben Maibach would surely make the list.
The Wooster Brush Company president, a Wooster native who is now raising his own family in the city he loves, has a hand in several local organizations meant to strengthen the community.
In 2017, he graduated from Leadership Wooster, a year-long program that teaches about the area and educational and networking opportunities locally.
It s his genuine commitment in bettering Wooster Brush and the city that has led the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce to recognize Maibach with its annual Leadership Wooster Distinguished Alumni Award at its dinner and banquet Thursday, May 20.
Crum brings 15-plus years of experience
Noble noted Crum s numerous qualifications including his 15-plus years of economic development experience, his recent stint as the WEDC chairman and his many years of leading expansion at Seaman. He knows our organization and we are fortunate to have his expertise, Noble said.
Crum retired from Seaman Corp. at the end of last year after 22 years with the company. He had served as the CEO since 2016. WEDC has a very skilled team and I’m happy to help the organization through this transition,” Crum said in the release. “Giving back to the community has always been a focus of mine, and the WEDC is a very important organization for Wayne County. It is an honor to be asked and I look forward to helping.
Pukys steps down from Wayne County Development Council
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Pukys joined the council in late 2017 after serving in a similar position with Alliance Area Development. He took over for Rod Crider, who served as president of the Wayne County economic organization for 12 years. It has been an honor to serve the community,” Pukys said in a press release. “During that time, I have had the opportunity to work with many great businesses and individuals in Wayne County and to help WEDC fulfill its important role in economic development in this community.
Last day will be May 31
Pukys last day will be May 31. According to the release, the economic development council has begun the search for a new president that will sustain the organization s mission, which is to promote and facilitate business retention and strategic business growth in Wayne County.