EXPLANATION OF CANDIDATE BIO/STATEMENTS THAT FOLLOW

May 23, 2012

EXPLANATION OF CANDIDATE BIO/STATEMENTS THAT FOLLOW

All candidates for municipal office other than those running for first selectman were invited to submit a combined 150-word biography and statement to The Monroe Courier for publication.

Following are the ones received. They have been edited for consistent style.

Monroe Local News

PHOTO: Monroe volunteer firefighters honored with awards by department

Monroe Memorial Day parade is Sunday at 2 p.m.; line-up order is announced

Monroe Rotary Club to honor community members for making a difference at May 31 breakfast

COMMENTARY: Malloy’s hypocrisy: Last-minute legislation taxes commuters — again

Monroe government offices closed Monday for Memorial Day; Schedule changes for recycling, library

Sprint for Monroe set for June 3 at Wolfe Park; Event, now in 20th year, raises funds for local organizations and schools

Monroe Sports

Scholar-Athletes of the Year

Collin McKernan and Monika McCarter.

The CAS/CIAC Scholar-Athlete Program annually recognizes two high school seniors — one boy and one girl — from each member high school whose academic and athletic careers have been exemplary, whose personal standards and achievements are a model to others, and who possess high levels of integrity, self-discipline, and courage. Masuk High School’s CAS/CIAC Scholar-Athlete Award winners for 2011-12 are Monika McCarter and Collin McKernan.

More...

Panthers hold off Green Wave

Lauralton stops Masuk in thriller (Updated)

Panthers beat Red Devils

Falcon spikers rally past Panthers

Eastern Special Sections

Community

ARC Sacred Center in Monroe to host comedy hypnosis stage show May 26

Masuk alumni soccer game set for May 26

Youngsters get creative with writing at the Monroe library

Teens can make a pizza while watching a movie at the Monroe library May 25

Internet-based fund helps Monroe dog in fight against cancer

Health District has shingles vaccine available; Condition mostly affects those 50 and older

Karen Burnaska honored at Town Hall...click for slideshow

Former First Selectman Karen Burnaska was recognized for her many years of community service with Monroe’s 2012 Outstanding Citizen of the Year award during a Town Hall ceremony. (Photos by Brad Durrell and Marven Moss)
Former First Selectman Karen Burnaska was recognized for her many years of community service with Monroe’s 2012 Outstanding Citizen of the Year award during a Town Hall ceremony. (Photos by Brad Durrell and Marven Moss)
Former First Selectman Karen Burnaska was recognized for her many years of community service with Monroe’s 2012 Outstanding Citizen of the Year award during a Town Hall ceremony. (Photos by Brad Durrell and Marven Moss)
Former First Selectman Karen Burnaska was recognized for her many years of community service with Monroe’s 2012 Outstanding Citizen of the Year award during a Town Hall ceremony. (Photos by Brad Durrell and Marven Moss)
Former First Selectman Karen Burnaska was recognized for her many years of community service with Monroe’s 2012 Outstanding Citizen of the Year award during a Town Hall ceremony. (Photos by Brad Durrell and Marven Moss)
Former First Selectman Karen Burnaska was recognized for her many years of community service with Monroe’s 2012 Outstanding Citizen of the Year award during a Town Hall ceremony. (Photos by Brad Durrell and Marven Moss)
Former First Selectman Karen Burnaska was recognized for her many years of community service with Monroe’s 2012 Outstanding Citizen of the Year award during a Town Hall ceremony. (Photos by Brad Durrell and Marven Moss)
Former First Selectman Karen Burnaska was recognized for her many years of community service with Monroe’s 2012 Outstanding Citizen of the Year award during a Town Hall ceremony. (Photos by Brad Durrell and Marven Moss)
Former First Selectman Karen Burnaska was recognized for her many years of community service with Monroe’s 2012 Outstanding Citizen of the Year award during a Town Hall ceremony. (Photos by Brad Durrell and Marven Moss)
Former First Selectman Karen Burnaska was recognized for her many years of community service with Monroe’s 2012 Outstanding Citizen of the Year award during a Town Hall ceremony. (Photos by Brad Durrell and Marven Moss)

Volleyball game at Masuk for a cause....click for slideshow

Hundreds of people gathered in the Masuk gym for the first-ever volleyball tournament to benefit the Regina Ogden Commitment to Service Memorial Scholarship. Ogden was a school and community volunteer who died last year. (Photos by Wayne Ratzenberger)
Hundreds of people gathered in the Masuk gym for the first-ever volleyball tournament to benefit the Regina Ogden Commitment to Service Memorial Scholarship. Ogden was a school and community volunteer who died last year. (Photos by Wayne Ratzenberger)
Hundreds of people gathered in the Masuk gym for the first-ever volleyball tournament to benefit the Regina Ogden Commitment to Service Memorial Scholarship. Ogden was a school and community volunteer who died last year. (Photos by Wayne Ratzenberger)
Hundreds of people gathered in the Masuk gym for the first-ever volleyball tournament to benefit the Regina Ogden Commitment to Service Memorial Scholarship. Ogden was a school and community volunteer who died last year. (Photos by Wayne Ratzenberger)
Hundreds of people gathered in the Masuk gym for the first-ever volleyball tournament to benefit the Regina Ogden Commitment to Service Memorial Scholarship. Ogden was a school and community volunteer who died last year. (Photos by Wayne Ratzenberger)
Hundreds of people gathered in the Masuk gym for the first-ever volleyball tournament to benefit the Regina Ogden Commitment to Service Memorial Scholarship. Ogden was a school and community volunteer who died last year. (Photos by Wayne Ratzenberger)
Hundreds of people gathered in the Masuk gym for the first-ever volleyball tournament to benefit the Regina Ogden Commitment to Service Memorial Scholarship. Ogden was a school and community volunteer who died last year. (Photos by Wayne Ratzenberger)
Hundreds of people gathered in the Masuk gym for the first-ever volleyball tournament to benefit the Regina Ogden Commitment to Service Memorial Scholarship. Ogden was a school and community volunteer who died last year. (Photos by Wayne Ratzenberger)
Hundreds of people gathered in the Masuk gym for the first-ever volleyball tournament to benefit the Regina Ogden Commitment to Service Memorial Scholarship. Ogden was a school and community volunteer who died last year. (Photos by Wayne Ratzenberger)
Hundreds of people gathered in the Masuk gym for the first-ever volleyball tournament to benefit the Regina Ogden Commitment to Service Memorial Scholarship. Ogden was a school and community volunteer who died last year. (Photos by Wayne Ratzenberger)
Hundreds of people gathered in the Masuk gym for the first-ever volleyball tournament to benefit the Regina Ogden Commitment to Service Memorial Scholarship. Ogden was a school and community volunteer who died last year. (Photos by Wayne Ratzenberger)
Hundreds of people gathered in the Masuk gym for the first-ever volleyball tournament to benefit the Regina Ogden Commitment to Service Memorial Scholarship. Ogden was a school and community volunteer who died last year. (Photos by Wayne Ratzenberger)
Hundreds of people gathered in the Masuk gym for the first-ever volleyball tournament to benefit the Regina Ogden Commitment to Service Memorial Scholarship. Ogden was a school and community volunteer who died last year. (Photos by Wayne Ratzenberger)
Hundreds of people gathered in the Masuk gym for the first-ever volleyball tournament to benefit the Regina Ogden Commitment to Service Memorial Scholarship. Ogden was a school and community volunteer who died last year. (Photos by Wayne Ratzenberger)
Hundreds of people gathered in the Masuk gym for the first-ever volleyball tournament to benefit the Regina Ogden Commitment to Service Memorial Scholarship. Ogden was a school and community volunteer who died last year. (Photos by Wayne Ratzenberger)
Hundreds of people gathered in the Masuk gym for the first-ever volleyball tournament to benefit the Regina Ogden Commitment to Service Memorial Scholarship. Ogden was a school and community volunteer who died last year. (Photos by Wayne Ratzenberger)
Hundreds of people gathered in the Masuk gym for the first-ever volleyball tournament to benefit the Regina Ogden Commitment to Service Memorial Scholarship. Ogden was a school and community volunteer who died last year. (Photos by Wayne Ratzenberger)