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Dennise Casey, (802) 828-3333

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Jim Douglas today wished longtime WCAX news director and anchor, Marselis Parsons well as he plans to retire from Channel 3 later this year.

“Over my years in public service, I’ve known Marselis to be a fair and dedicated journalist of the first order,” said Governor Douglas. “As a reporter, then anchor and news director, he has shaped Vermont history with intelligent coverage and piercing insight. His love of Vermont and passion for telling a good story shines through in each evening's broadcast. Div will be truly missed.”

Governor Douglas also expressed his congratulations to Agency of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Anson Tebbetts who will leave the Agency and become News Director when Parsons retires. “Anson has been an invaluable member of my team,” said Douglas. “His knowledge, enthusiasm and commitment to Vermont agriculture will be sorely missed. I wish Anson well in his new endeavor.”