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updated: Thu Jun 19, 2008 09:28 pm

Monkton News

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Thursday Jun 19 | BurlingtonFreePress.com

Engagements: June 15, 2008

GRAND ISLE - Richard and Kim Surprenant announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Leah Surprenant, to Tyler James Dunigan of Grand Isle, son of James and Becky Dunigan of Milton.

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Tue Jun 17, 2008

BurlingtonFreePress.com

Wedding: Patno-Oosterman

FERRISBURGH - Sonja Louise Oosterman, daughter of Howard and Jan Oosterman of Ferrisburgh, and Benjamin Michael Patno, son of Michelle Patno of Vergennes and Michael and Karen Patno of Monkton, were united in ...

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Tue May 27, 2008

BurlingtonFreePress.com

Monkton man named acting Education Commissioner

MONTPELIER - Bill Talbott has been named acting commissioner of education, the Vermont State Board of Education announced today.

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Fri May 23, 2008

BurlingtonFreePress.com

Jesus statue triggers free speech debate

Two students who displayed a statuette of Jesus at Mount Abraham Union High School in Bristol last week were asked by the principal to remove it, setting off a controversy.

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Tue Apr 29, 2008

Burlington Free Press

One DUI turns into two

A 20-year-old Monkton man was cited for DUI on Monday night and so was the 19-year-old friend who came to pick him up at the Williston barracks, state police said. via Burlington Free Press

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Thu Apr 24, 2008

WCAX-TV Burlington

Saving Salamanders

“The salamanders are trying to cross and they don't move very quickly, so we have been helping them get across the road. Right? So the cars don't hit them”

Some Vermonters are tired of seeing salamanders turned into roadkill. So, they're trying to save them before they're run-over by cars. via WCAX-TV Burlington

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Related Topix: Vergennes, VT, Shelburne, VT

Sat Apr 12, 2008

Burlington Free Press

Democratic school concept moves forward after vote

“What (students) wanted was to be allowed to decide something more than what color is the punch going to be at prom”

It was midday in the lobby at Mount Abraham Union High School. Two students bounced a basketball, a teen couple stood in an amorous body lock, and streams of chatty adolescents walked along toting backpacks and ... via Burlington Free Press

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Related Topix: Addison County, VT, Adolescents and Pre-Teens, Family

Tue Apr 08, 2008

Burlington Free Press

'You connect with your roots. It's my therapy.'

“Because of the social interaction with Latinos, absolutely”

Dunia Partilo said it very clearly when asked why she attended a Cena Compartida, or "shared dinner" in English, on a recent evening. via Burlington Free Press

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Related Topix: Chittenden County, VT, Burlington Metro, Burlington, VT

Sun Apr 06, 2008

Burlington Free Press

From DUI to deputy chief

“He called. He didn't try to flee. He didn't try to broom it. He just stood up and said, 'I'm going to eat it. I made a mistake, and I've got to fix it and move on.'”

Andi Higbee is sworn in as Burlington deputy police chief by Chief of Police Michael Schirling during a promotion ceremony for four Burlington police officers Friday. via Burlington Free Press

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Related Topix: Charlotte, VT, Chittenden, VT, Colchester, VT, Burlington Metro

Thu Apr 03, 2008

Workshop for woodlands owners held in Monkton

Forest owners are invited to join Thom McEvoy, University of Vermont professor and extension forester in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources as he guides participants through the process ... via BurlingtonFreePress.com

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Sun Mar 09, 2008

Burlington Free Press

Storm causes flooding, more weather on the way

“This is probably going to create some problems”

Waters from the Winooski River flow over North Williston Road just across the town line in Essex. via Burlington Free Press

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Related Topix: Rutland County, VT, Windsor County, VT, Bennington, VT, Pownal, VT

Thu Mar 06, 2008

Rutland Herald

Vermont's Obama vote bucked primary trend

“Our goal at first was to help out in New Hampshire”

A glance at the Democratic primary results for the four states that voted Tuesday makes one thing clear: One of these states is not like the other. via Rutland Herald

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Related Topix: Hillary Clinton, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, US Senate, Democrat, 2008 Presidential Election

Fri Feb 29, 2008

Burlington Free Press

Growth pains Monkton

“Key among them is how will we maintain the critical balance between ecological functions and water resource quality and development?”

Considering that this town has been one of the fastest-growing in the state over the past half-century or so, it comes as no surprise that town meeting next week will entertain a proposal to grow the ... via Burlington Free Press

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Related Topix: Addison County, VT

Tue Jan 29, 2008

BurlingtonFreePress.com

Say cheese ... and milk, and vegetables

“We didn't want to have all our eggs in one basket”

MONKTON -- Most small Vermont food producers and farmers dream of being on the Food Network, but for Marian Pollack, 60, and Marjorie Susman, 53, of Orb Weaver Farm, the feeling came closer to that of a ... via BurlingtonFreePress.com

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Vegetables

Thu Jan 24, 2008

Addison Independent

Bristol area schools and teachers discussing new contracts

January 24, 2008 By CYRUS LEVESQUE BRISTOL - Negotiations over teacher contracts in the Addison Northeast Supervisory Union have reached a pivotal moment. via Addison Independent

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Related Topix: Bristol, VT, New Haven, VT, Adolescents and Pre-Teens, Family, Starksboro, VT

Tue Jan 15, 2008

Vermont State Police Department of Pu...

Mailbox Vandalism

VIOLATION: Vandalism/Unlawful Mischief-Mailboxes ACCUSED: 17 year old MAUHS students were charged VICTIM: Residents of the towns named On 01/13/08 at 0700 hours I was assigned a mailbox vandalism complaint that ... via Vermont State Police Department of Pu...

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Wed Jan 09, 2008

BurlingtonFreePress.com

Annual Vermont Flower Show becomes biennial

“The show is well received, and in some ways, I'm disappointed it is not being held”

Flower aficionados who depend on the Vermont Flower Show for an early infusion of spring will have to wait. via BurlingtonFreePress.com

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Related Topix: Essex Junction, VT, Burlington Metro, Burlington, VT, Colchester, VT, Vermont

Wed Dec 26, 2007

Burlington Free Press

Politics crash holiday party

“The campaigns don't have the ability to reach people quite as much over this week, but the benefit is people have more time during the holidays to have conversations about politics.”

Neil Jensen of Monkton is an unabashed political junkie, but even he has mixed feelings about the encroachment of the 2008 presidential primary season on the holidays. via Burlington Free Press

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, John McCain

Fri Dec 14, 2007

Burlington Free Press

Celtic concert to benefit children in Rwanda

“Money goes a long way over there.”

WHAT: Celtic Christmas Concert WHERE: Charlotte Congregational Church WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday COST: $10; $5 for students and seniors CONTACT: Church office at 425-3176 Charlotte 4th-graders present field work ... via Burlington Free Press

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas, World News, United Kingdom, Rwanda, Africa, Charlotte, VT, Shelburne, VT

Fri Nov 16, 2007

Burlington Free Press

Commission tours site of proposed Bristol gravel pit

“I'm asking questions because there are huge holes in your application”

It's interesting that Mr. Moyers repeats the phrase "as it is zoned," and "for homes, small business, and light industry." I haven't followed this too closely, but I believe that the issue of whether a gravel ... via Burlington Free Press

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Related Topix: Addison County, VT, Small Business, Personal Finance, Bristol, VT

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