NORTH CANAAN — A sold-out crowd dressed to the nines attended a Gratitude Gala at the Colonial Theatre on Saturday, April 27 hosted by the Housatonic Youth Service Bureau (HYSB) honoring Lisa Carter, who is retiring next month as superintendent of the Region One school district.
During the second annual event, which featured cocktails and conversation, live and silent auctions and dinner and dancing, Carter was awarded the Nancy Bird and Linda Sloane Gratitude Award, named to honor two esteemed past board chairs.
Ashley Adkins, HYSB’s director of donor engagement, noted that the award, which was introduced during last year’s inaugural event, “profoundly expresses our commitment to honor those who exemplify our mission, vision and values…and Lisa certainly does all that.”
Taylor Rousseau, director of clinical services and programs for HYSB, with her parents, Dawn and Ron Rousseau.Debra A. Aleksinas
In announcing this year’s award recipient, the HYSB noted, “Lisa’s transformative leadership has shaped the educational landscape of our community, leaving a lasting impact on students and families alike.”
The Gratitude Award, which honors “those who have gone above and beyond in nurturing the well- being and potential of our youth,” according to HYSB, came as quite a surprise, said Carter, a former board member.
“I was so overwhelmed when I got the call from Kelly,” she said, referring to HYSB Executive Director Kelly Parker.
“I’ve worked with them in some capacity since I was a high school teacher and got to know the organization over time. They really care about our students and our district and they are a valuable part of our community.”
As she spoke, a steady stream of folks stopped by to offer congratulations and wish her well in her future endeavors.
Betsy Trotta and Alex Duncan of Salisbury check out the items up for auction.Debra A. Aleksinas
Although Carter is retiring from Region One, she said she will be taking on the role of Assistant Executive Director at EdAdvance in Litchfield. “I am looking forward to it. It will be a full-time commitment but will not demand as much of my time.”
Parker, who greeted guests as they entered the historic theater’s lobby via the red carpet, noted that all proceeds benefit HYSB’s clinical programs and services supporting the community’s youth and families.
“This is our biggest fundraiser of the year,” she explained, and all proceeds benefit HYSB’s clinical programs and services supporting the community’s youth and families.
Debra A. Aleksinas
HYSB staff, from left, Kelly Parker, Lynn Nichols, Jaimie Sadeh, Scott Lynch (volunteer), Taylor Rousseau, Marissa Kent and Shanet Baker.
Abram Kirshner runs to first
Monument took an early lead, going up 6-1 in the first inning, and extended it with nine runs in the second inning.
HVRHS outscored its opponent in the remaining four innings, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit.
HVRHS's Hayden Bachman nearly hit for the cycle with an in-the-park home run, a triple and two singles. Payton Wagner pitched the full game for HVRHS and went 3-for-3 at bat with an RBI. Madeline Mechare and Lola Miller also recorded RBIs for HVRHS.
Monument's pitchers A. Paul and K. Devigiro split time on the mound and combined for 10 strikeouts. Offensively, the team totaled 19 hits in the game.
Mackenzie Lidstone plays thirdRiley Klein
Lola Miller at batRiley Klein
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Chris Race pitches
The game was played in Thomaston on a cloudy afternoon, about 59 degrees. Josh Pelletier was the starting pitcher for Thomaston.
HVRHS took an early lead courtesy of an RBI double by Wes Allyn in the first inning. The Mountaineers extended their lead in the third inning with runs brought in by Race, Abram Kirshner and Jerron Nirschel.
Taylor Gomes took over on the mound for Thomaston after Pelletier completed four innings.
In the fifth inning, HVRHS scored five runs on four hits, including a triple by Foley with the bases loaded. The score continued to climb until the game ended 12-0 in the sixth inning.
The Mountaineers collected 13 hits in the game, and all nine starters reached base. Foley hit 3-for-3 with four RBIs, Race hit 3-for-5 with two RBIs, Owen Riemer had two RBIs, and Allyn, Kirshner and Nirschel each brought in one run for HVRHS.
Thomaston's lone hit came from Colton Patchell.
The result improved the Mountaineers' record to 5-8 and Thomaston moved to 3-12. In Berkshire League standings, the two teams remained in fifth place and eighth place respectively.
Abram Kirshner runs to firstRiley Klein
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