Bay News: Russell s Anzac Day; Waitangi Treaty Grounds events; ACE Brass in Kerikeri
28 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM
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A sailor stands to attention at the Christ Church graveside of HMS Hazard in Russell. Photos / Sandy Myhre
A sailor stands to attention at the Christ Church graveside of HMS Hazard in Russell. Photos / Sandy Myhre
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They do things a little differently in Russell on Anzac Day. The parade made up of soldiers, sailors and airmen was boosted by fire brigade representatives, Scouts and St John s drivers and medics. There were four standard bearers.
They lined up on one part of the waterfront to march to the Cenotaph which is on another part of the waterfront, to the sound of a sole swirling bagpipe. They were greeted by a sole Māori warrior who laid down the challenge. So far so fairly standard but from here it deviates.
AWG expands propane business in Montana
February 16, 2021 By Ellen Kriz
American Welding & Gas (AWG), headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, acquired Axmen Propane, headquartered in Frenchtown, Montana.
Since 2000, Axmen Propane has been locally owned and operated by the Hanson family and Mike Svoboda in western Montana.
“We just finished our 20th year, and we are very pleased to have teamed up with AWG to carry on Axmen Propane for at least the next 20 years,” says Svoboda, owner and general manager of Axmen Propane.
Axmen Propane joins AWG’s existing Silvertip Propane business in Montana.
“We are excited to welcome the Axmen family to the AWG team,” says Jason Krieger, president and CEO of AWG. “Their commitment to safety and their focus on not just delivering propane, but delivering customer peace of mind, is well aligned with our existing value proposition for our Silvertip Propane customers. We look forward to continued growth together.”
American Welding & Gas, Inc. (AWG) has acquired Axmen Propane, effective immediately.
Axmen Propane has headquarters in Frenchtown, western Montana and has been owned by the Hanson family and Mike Svoboda since 2000.
“The combination formed with our existing Silvertip Propane business creates the largest independent propane provider in Montana and surrounding areas,” AWG said in a statement.
Jason Krieger, President and CEO of AWG, said, “We are excited to welcome the Axmen family to the AWG team. Their commitment to safety and their focus on not just delivering propane, but delivering customer peace of mind, is well-aligned with our existing value proposition for our AWG Silvertip Propane customers. We look forward to continued growth together.”