Top Stories for Tuesday September 15, 2009

Gathered in Brotherhood & Remembrance: Firefighters Remember 9/11/01
By Cookie Steponaitis
    Friday, September 11th will for millions of Americans always be a turning point that binds them together in sadness, remembrance and the celebration of the human spirit. Firefighters from all generations in the Ferrisburgh and Vergennes departments gathered together at the Ferrisburgh fire station to mark the occasion with fellowship, camaraderie and reflection on those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
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Tigers Back At Doc Collins For Home Opener...Hastings Shines in 14-6 Win
By Mike Cameron
   After a rough start at Colchester High School on Friday night September 4th, 2009, the MUHS Tiger Varsity Football Team returned to the friendly confines of their home turf to take on the Fair Haven Union High School Slaters who were impressive in their first game of the season.
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American Legion Post # 14 To Host A Jazz Evening To Remember
By Cookie Steponaitis
   American Legion Post # 14 is proud to announce a Jazz Evening that will bring together the talents of exceptional jazz artists as a fundraiser for the Legion charitable fund. Saturday, September 19th from 7-11 p.m. the Post will be home to the collective talents of jazz clarinetist Bud Leeds, trombonist Bill Braslin, bass Peter Williams, keyboardist Rob Guerrina and drummer Nick Aloi.
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West Nile Virus Detected in Addison County
By Mike Cameron
In the wake of published reports about increased local mosquito activity in recent days, the Valley Voice has learned that test pools used by Vermont State entomologists have shown positive results for mosquitoes that were infected with the West Nile Virus.
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