Lake Monster sighting


Observer photo by Ben Portnoy
Vermont Lake Monster pitcher Steven Stewart (left) reads to children at Dorothy Alling Memorial Library in Williston last Wednesday while fellow pitcher Clayton Dill listens and Champ, the team mascot, goofs off in the background. For more photos, visit www.willistonobserver.com.


 

Local News Articles

Food Shelf sees rapid increase in clients (7/2/09)
Organization looking for donations on July Fourth July 2, 2009 By Tim Simard Observer staff In the past few months, the Williston Community Food Shelf has been swamped with families and individuals n...
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Forums to spark discussion on Vermont future (7/2/09)
July 2, 2009 By Ben Portnoy Observer correspondent As part of Burlington’s International Waterfront Festival in celebration of the 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain’s arrival at La...
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Kolibas failed to inform state of status as Florida sex offender (7/2/09)
Unclear if molestation suspect was required to register in Vt. July 2, 2009 By Tim Simard Observer staff Chittenden County prosecutors are looking into the past crimes of a Williston man accused of ...
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Gear lost in Little League larceny (7/2/09)
July 2, 2009 By Marianne Apfelbaum Observer staff Sometime between June 25 and 26, the Williston 11/12 All Star Little League storage shed at Williston Community Park was broken into. All the basebal...
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Williston Antique Center dealers relocate to Essex (7/2/09)
July 2, 2009 By Tim Simard Observer staff It’s been two months since the Williston Antiques Center closed on Harvest Lane, and many of the store’s dealers have now resettled in two shops ...
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Around Town (7/2/09)
July 2, 2009 Waste facilities closed on Fourth Due to Independence Day, the Chittenden Solid Waste District’s facilities, including drop-off center locations, will not open on Saturday, July 4. ...
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Willistons Fourth of July celebrations (7/2/09)
THURSDAY, JULY 2 6 p.m. – Family Bike races Williston Community Park Field House •    Registration begins at 6 p.m. •    Races begin at 6:45 p.m. •&n...
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July Fourth preview: Ice cream social goes green (7/2/09)
Compostable material to replace plastic utensils July 2, 2009 By Tim Simard Observer staff When Williston residents gather in the village Friday evening for the annual ice cream social, they’ll...
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July Fourth preview: The band comes marching in (7/2/09)
July 2, 2009 By Greg Duggan Observer staff The town band and the Trinity Baptist Church Choir have been staples at Williston’s Fourth of July celebrations in past years. Both will return this y...
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No unusual findings discovered in RETN audit (7/2/09)
July 2, 2009 By Tim Simard Observer staff A review of the Regional Educational Television Network’s finances was released last week, with an independent auditor finding no “significant er...
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July Fourth preview: Farmers Market to join Fourth of July celebrations (7/2/09)
Williston residents have freedom to buy local July 2, 2009 By Ben Portnoy Observer correspondent On July 4, not only will Williston residents celebrate America’s independence, but they will als...
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Public Safety

Police Notes (7/2/09)
July 2, 2009 Coyote hits cruiser A Williston police officer reported that a coyote hit the side of his cruiser on French Hill on June 23, according to police reports. An Essex police officer responded...
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Fire Log (7/2/09)
July 2, 2009 Building fire Fire crews responded to a building fire at an apartment complex on Sandhill Road in Essex at 10:46 p.m. on June 20. Williston firefighter Ryan Prouty said initial reports st...
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Community Forum

Guest Column (7/2/09)
‘Letter of apology’ to students and parents July 2, 2009 By Justin Rich On June 3, I made one of the biggest mistakes of my life. What I did put a lot stress and fear in a lot of people&r...
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Letters to the Editor (7/2/09)
July 2, 2009 In Bloom blossoms with donations On behalf of the Williston in Bloom Committee, we would like to thank the Williston Observer for supporting our fundraising efforts this spring. Willisto...
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Little Details (7/2/09)
Realizing America’s Dream July 2, 2009 By Katherine Bielawa Stamper “Strawberry ice cream soda, please,” the young woman asked in tentative, uncertain English. Helena’s break w...
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Everyday Gourmet (7/2/09)
The crumble jumble July 2, 2009 By Kim Dannies All cooks have a couple of foods they obsess about. I have an open rendezvous with any decent scalloped potato recipe that comes down the pipe, and I&rs...
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School News

Education Briefs (7/2/09)
July 2, 2009 Way to go, CVU! On June 5, Champlain Valley Union High School was awarded third place in the school category for the 2009 Way to Go! Commuter Challenge. The award was given at the ECHO La...
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Sports

CVUs Bonneau helps Vt. girls to hockey victory (7/2/09)
July 2, 2009 By Mal Boright Observer correspondent Former Champlain Valley Union High goalie Nicole Bonneau had more than 2,000 saves in her four-year stint in the nets for the Redhawks’ girls ...
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N.H. stars smoke Vermont counterparts in boys hockey (7/2/09)
Sportsmanship award goes to CVU’s Soll July 2, 2009 By Mal Boright Observer correspondent The Vermont team in the 17th Make-A-Wish Boys All-Star Hockey Classic suffered an 8-0 licking at the ha...
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N.Y. tourney awaits S.D. Ireland Legion team (7/2/09)
Rainy week shortens, postpones games July 2, 2009 By Mal Boright Observer correspondent No more rain drops, puh-leeze!       Observer photo by Greg Duggan S.D. Ireland first basem...
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Unearned runs help Dillos win (7/2/09)
Team remains undefeated July 2, 2009 Although the Williston Armadillos had been on a hitting tear over the last month, the team’s offensive machine downshifted a notch on Sunday. But while coll...
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Sports Notes (7/2/09)
July 2, 2009 Former CVU lacrosse players score honors Two former Champlain Valley Union High lacrosse players have made their marks in private school competition. Geordie Beldock played this season at...
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