Sally Achey

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Where I Come From

I have lived in Middletown Springs for
more than 40 years. I am not a native
Vermonter, but my mother was. She was
born and raised in Poultney, the daughter
of a Welshman whose family had come
to this area to work in the slate industry
Since she was so proud of her Vermont
roots, it seemed only natural that I would
attend UVM. After graduation with a
degree in math, I returned to New Jersey.

This Changed Everything

One day I found a Vermont tourism ad
in a Sunday newspaper. The picture was
of a beautiful Vermont hillside. The slogan
touched a chord in my heart and I realized
that Vermont was “home”. I kept that ad for
many years (In fact, it may still be in a box
in my storeroom).

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Work

Actuarial dept. of insurance company in mid-town Manhattan
Market research General Motors headquarters in Detroit
Computer dept. Central Vermont Public Service, Rutland computer analyst, then manager
Adjunct professor Castleton University business
Forestry company – database for Green Certification review

Businesses

Moonridge Farm – raised Morgan horses and made maple syrup
Co-owner – Moonridge Photography (portrait studio)
Owner – The Sensible Dog taught CPR and 1st aid for pets
Therapy (visitation) dog “Tucker” – the therapy dog for Green Mtn. College
and the West Rutland Library

Volunteerism

Middletown Springs Community Church
- Member and clerk
- Participant in mission trips to a Navajo church in New Mexico
- Local outreach – event coordinator for ”Free Indeed”(Donated items collected all year then everything is given away
  at a summer and a Christmas event)
Tour de Slate "riding to end addiction”
- Vice President Board of Directors 501(c)3 fundraising bike ride to benefit Teen Challenge Vermont

Middletown Springs Community