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� EEE : MAY 19-22 AT MOHEGAN SUN
Basketball legend Bill Walton will be the keynote speaker May 22 at the Eastern Energy Expo at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville , Connecticut . The Eastern Energy Expo is to run May 19-22 . For more on the Eastern Energy Expo and to register , visit www . easternenergyexpo . com /.
One of sports ’ most recognizable and beloved figures , Walton ’ s success on the court is well documented . Walton was the nation ’ s top college basketball star at UCLA under legendary coach John Wooden . He played for two NBA Championship teams – the Portland Trail Blazers and Boston Celtics .
The nightmarish challenges off the court are less known . He stuttered so badly he couldn ’ t say a simple “ thank you ” until he was 28 years old . A foot disorder led to 39 surgeries keeping him sidelined over half of his NBA career . Armed with grit and a positive outlook , Walton improbably overcame it all . He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame and the NBA named him one of the 50 Greatest NBA Players of All-Time ( 1997 ) and one of the 75 Greatest Players in NBA History ( 2021 ).
As a broadcaster , he currently covers Pac-12 games for ESPN and the Pac-12 Network . His autobiography , Back from the Dead , was a New York Times bestseller and he is perhaps the best-known Deadhead , having seen over 1,000 shows .
� DEAD RIVER ACQUIRES BOURNE ’ S ENERGY
Dead River Co . acquired Bourne ’ s Energy , a full-service propane , heating fuels , and pellets delivery business based in Morrisville , Vt . The transaction was completed on Feb . 1 , according to an announcement by Cetane Associates , which advised Bourne ’ s Energy .
Bourne ’ s Energy has a rich family history in the delivered fuels business .
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• EEE : May 19-22 at Mohegan Sun
• Dead River Acquires Bourne ’ s Energy
• Daigle Oil Acquires Propane Business of Mapleton Oil
• Braya Renewable Fuels Refinery Starts Commercial Operations
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• Westmor Industries Hires Ryan Watzke
• Goodway Technologies on Proactive Maintenance
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• Watts Celebrating 150 Years in Business
• Dan Holohan Comfort Award to Richard Medairos
• Taco Introduces NextGen Zone Controls
• Taco Pressure-Boosting Solution
• U . S . Boiler Co . Introduces Ambient Hydronic Heat Pump
Established in 1947 by Robert and Julie Bourne in Morristown , Vermont , the business initially operated as a modest heating oil delivery service . Over the years , the business grew and evolved under Bob ’ s leadership , expanding its services to include repair work in the 1960s . In 1973 , Bob ’ s son , Peter Bourne , joined the company , eventually taking ownership in 1988 . Mike Bourne , Peter ’ s brother , became part owner in the 1990s , and the company would begin propane delivery operations in 1994 . Bourne ’ s Energy has continued to grow , acquiring and integrating various businesses and diversifying its product range to include biodiesel , propane autogas , and wood pellets . They have
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NYPGA Spring Conference & Annual Meeting March 18-19 Desmond Albany , Fort Orange Club Albany , NY Contact : Bill Overbaugh at director @ nypropane . com Web : www . nypropane . com
APRIL 2024
NPGA Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo April 5-7 Charlotte Convention Center Charlotte , NC Web : www . npgaexpo . org / 2024
PPA Clay Shoot Fundraiser April 11 Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays Coplay , PA Web : https :// shootforscholarships . org /
NEFI Visions ‘ 24 April 30 – May 1 Envue Hotel Weehawken , NJ Web : https :// visionsconference . com /
MAY 2024
Eastern Energy Expo May 19-22 Mohegan Sun Uncasville , CT Web : www . EasternEnergyExpo . com
remained committed to environmental sustainability , offering the region ’ s greenest and most environmentally friendly fuel and equipment options . Peter ’ s son , Levi , has since become the company president and continues the company ’ s tradition of giving back to the communities served and fostering a “ whatever it takes mentality ” among its employees . Bourne ’ s Energy now serves over 12,000 customers across Vermont . Owner Peter Bourne said , “ We are so pleased our family legacy will continue on at Dead River Company . Their commitment to their customers and
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