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Diesslins endow stock to VCC Foundation Blaine “Butch” and Lucille “Lucy” Diesslin recently made a $100,000 gift of stock for a scholarship to the Vermilion Community College Foundation. Submitted photo Wednesday, April 28, 2021 5:00 pm
ELY - Local educators and long-time community service members, Blaine “Butch” Diesslin and Lucille “Lucy” Barnes Diesslin recently made a significant gift of stock to endow a scholarship with the Vermilion Community College Foundation.
When asked why they made the decision to give a large gift to establish an endowment, Butch Diesslin said, “A major reason for my endowing a scholarship at VCC is my receiving scholarships when I was in college. I am the second oldest child in a family with eight children. I received a ‘Tuition and Fees’ schola
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ELY â There will still be snow sculptures in the park and a big art gallery up and down the streets of town.
But this year, for the first time, Ely Winter Festival-goers will have an opportunity to see the frozen artworks and all the others from the comfort of their homes.
Festival organizers have been working to make the best of circumstances during the global pandemic.
âThe Ely Winter Festival is committed to celebrating winter, community, and art while keeping the community safe and healthy,â according to a press release. âWe will comply with whatever state mandates exist at the time, and we believe we can still celebrate while staying safe.â