NCES veteran ceremony
North Canaan Elementary School held a ceremony for veterans on Tuesday, Nov. 21.
23 veterans of the armed forces attended.
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Footage by John Coston
Gridlife Limerock
Gridlife Circuit Legends returns to Limerock Park this weekend, August 18th to 20th.
A car culture festival celebrating the modern tuning era.
"So Gridlife, we are a grassroots club racing series. We have events around the US. Our whole mission is motor sports inclusion. So like let's get all the buddies together that love cars. So you're gonna find like a crazy diverse group of people in the paddock which is really awesome because there's no other events that like kind of bring everyone together."
The festival festures drifting, racing, esports, and special guests including T-Pain representing Nappy Boy Racing.
Drift into the weekend in style.
I'm Riley Klein for the Lakeville Journal, Tricorner News.
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Jam on Academy
On August 13th, The Lakeville Journal celebrated its 126th birthday with a Jam on Academy Street in Salisbury.
The community that has supported us since 1897 came out once again for a day of festivities.
Fresh food was served up by the Salisbury grill team and a number of food trucks that offered everything from apple cider donuts to lobster rolls.
Blazin' Poppers added a bit of spice to the fair and had attendees lining up for that special kick.
"Amazing. You gotta come here."
Courtesy of our friends at Labonne's Market, the birthday bash was complete with delicious cake for all in attendance.
Thank you to everyone for keeping local journalism alive in the Northwest corner and here's to another 126 years.
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Steve Blass
Local baseball legend Steve Blass stopped by the field that bears his name on July 25 to sign the dugout and meet with young fans.
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Rapids rushed over Great Falls following heavy rain on Sunday, July 9 in Falls Village. Flooding affected roads and residents throughout the region.
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Barn Show Circus
Aerial acrobats amazed from high above the hay at the inaugural Barn Show in Cornwall.
On June 9 and 10, Chalk Gremlin Circus Company presented their first ever performance as a group in Rawls' Barn at Local Farm.
Cornwall's own Margaret Hopkins directed the show and used traditional rural life as her inspiration.
"We have had five days of rehearsals, so we worked individually to develop our own acts. I set kind of the theming and the tone because we have access to this incredible space and as long as I've been training, I've wanted to do something here."
The show kicked off with a choreographed contra dance before the eight performers showcased their individual acts.
The acrobats captivated the crowd with twists and turns on the trapeze, silk, straps, and lyra when the circus came to Cornwall.
I'm Riley Klein for the Lakeville Journal, Tricorner News
Chalk Gremlin Circus Company
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Trade Secrets
Green thumbs from far and wide gathered at Lime Rock Park on May 21st for the Trade Secrets rare plants and antiques sale.
A weekend of garden tours, community events, and unique finds drew thousands for the annual Lakeville tradition.
Vendors displayed their wares while supporting the domestic support group Project SAGE.
"Have you been coming for many years?"
"Yeah this is about our 13th year doing the show."
"What keeps you coming back?"
"Well it's a great cause. You know we really like supporting what was Women's Support Services, now Project SAGE. So we really believe in it and it's a worthy cause and great show to participate in because really good buyers come. I've had ladies from Charlotte, Nashville, San Antonio today. They come from all over."
The benefit enables Project SAGE to continue expanding their program and offer client support to those in need.
I'm Riley Klein for the Lakeville Journal, Tricorner News.
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Ag-ed Open House
Housatonic Valley Regional High School's agriculture education program hosted their spring open house on May 17 and 18.
Over 200 children attended on May 17 to take part in the interactive event.
Hay rides, a petting zoo, square dancing and more offered insight into what the ag-ed program is all about.
Each group was led by high school students who shared their knowledge with guests as they moved through the stations.
Attendees enjoyed a hands-on experience while learning the essentials of agriculture education, including a breakdown of the components of machinery.
"It gives them a good insight into mechanics and what's really powering the things that we need the most."
The annual open house shed light on the program, connected the community and possibly inspired some future station leaders.
I'm Riley Klein for the Lakeville Journal, Tricorner News.
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Cornwall Farmers' Market
The farmers' markets of Cornwall returned for the season on Saturday, May 13.
Local farmers set up shop at the locations in West Cornwall and the Village of Cornwall to offer freshly grown foods to shoppers.
"Patty Parsley?"
"Yeah that's what they call me."
"Is that the kind of stuff you have available here?"
"Oh yeah this is all organic, USDA certified organic culinary herbs to eat."
"And they're all grown here in Cornwall?"
"Yeah I have an herb farm."
Since 2007, the farmer's markets of Cornwall have sold locally sourced groceries and goods throughout the summer season.
Both locations will be active on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to offer fresh food and even professional knife sharpening at reasonable prices.
I'm Riley Klein for the Lakeville Journal Tricorner News.
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Sharon Road Race
The 38th annual Sharon Classic Road Race was held on May 6.
Hundreds of attendees of all ages met at Veterans Field in Sharon for a morning of fun runs in the sun.
The day began with youth races for age groups two to four, five to seven, and eight to twelve.
Competitors then warmed up for the main race, a 5.3-mile road course to the top of Mudge Pond and back.
In total, 152 runners hit the pavement for a tour around Sharon. First to cross the finish line was former course record holder Will Sanders.
"It was a little bit different. I'm used to going out and some of the crazier hills are out that way but still, they couldn't get rid of the hills here."
"It's nice. It's challenging but it has its ups and downs, you can catch some good pace on the downs. But it's a beautiful course."
His wife Sybil placed first among women to complete the Sanders sweep.
As always, all proceeds from the event benefit the Sharon Day Care Center.
I'm Riley Klein for the Lakeville Journal, Tricorner News.
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Egg drop challenge
Lee H. Kellogg School students from kindergarten, first and second grade teamed up on April 25 for the egg drop challenge.
Seven teams designed protective egg holders that took a fall, with some help from Falls Village firefighters, to see which eggs could withstand the drop.
After all eggs survived the 25 foot drop, the tower rose to heights a chicken could only dream of.
"Higher! Higher! Higher!"
All eggs made it through the 50 foot drop as well before the ladder swung over the blacktop and maxed out at 100 feet
Five team designs persevered but two fell victim to the lofty plummet and cracked under the pressure.
"The broken egg."
"Did it die?"
"No, it broke."
"Five is alive!"
"Yay!"
I'm Riley Klein for The Lakeville Journal, Tricorner News.
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Electrathon
Electric cars made by high schoolers far and wide met at Lime Rock Park on April 21 for Electrathon.
Racers came from as far as Quebec and Maine for the biannual battery powered competition while for others it was just a trip down the road.
"What does this thing top out at, speed wise?"
"25, 27. Somewhere around there. If we complete it that would be great but the main thing is to have fun, you know?"
Each car was built by students from the frame up with custom engineering and design flairs and the goal of completing more laps than any other team.
The nineteen cars that passed inspection zipped around the track for one hour or as long as they could run on a 67-pound battery pack.
One by one they ran out of juice until only a few remained on the course. Housatonic was among them.
In the end, Housy placed third in the Classic Division and look forward to racing again when Electrathon returns this fall.
I'm Riley Klein for the Lakeville Journal, Tricorner News.
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Live at Norfolk Library, The Banjo Babies
As part of its Music Among Neighbors concert series, the Norfolk Library hosted The Banjo Babies on Saturday, April 1. The bluegrass band out of New York City rocked the house and had the sold-out crown stomping and swinging to upbeat tunes.
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Eagle Rescue
In January an injured bald eagle was discovered by a barking dog in a backyard in Amenia, NY.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) rehabilitated the bird before releasing at the location it was first found.
See the moment it was released to freely soar once more.
The Millerton News
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Cornwall Spring Celebration
Mother Nature's rainy prank did not fool Cornwallians during the Park and Rec Spring Celebration on April 1.
Despite heavy rain at Foote Field, about 70 people of all ages were in attendance for fun and games at the April Fool's Day extravaganza.
"Isn't it great?"
"Couldn't ask for a better turnout."
"And you know the weather just adds that little April Fool's part to it for us."
Children sported boots and raincoats to enjoy crafts, games, activities and refreshments before heading out for the long-awaited egg hunt, laid by the Easter Bunny himself.
Santa and the Grinch joined as well to prank their fellow festive mascot and steal some of the bunny's thunder in the spirit of foolishness.
After clearing out the field, participants returned to the pavilion to dry off and review the haul.
"Anything good in there?"
"Yeah, basically everything."
Basically everything was good indeed. Cornwall refused to let an April shower dampen their day and ushered in Spring as a joyful community.
I'm Riley Klein for the Lakeville Journal, Tricorner News.
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