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The 4th graders of Cornwall Consolidated School read an acrostic poem during a school assembly Monday, Nov. 10, for Veterans Day.
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Veterans of the Army included Huntington Williams, William Berry, David Cadwell, Jake Thulin and Tony Sterzl. Representing the Navy was Max Ule. Combined years of service ranged from the 1950s to the 2010s.
Sharing a memory from his time in the service, Williams recalled a “first class” Thanksgiving dinner while stationed in Korea in the 1950s.
“We had turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, nuts and shrimp cocktail,” Williams said. “The one thing that was missing was ice cream.”
Each grade created unique ways to thank the veterans including poems and handmade crafts.
CCS Principal Leanne Maguire closed the ceremony in gratitude. “You deserve this recognition. You deserve our thanks,” she said. “How fortunate we are to live in a country with freedom.”
Students in Region One paid tribute to veterans of the armed forces on Monday, Nov. 10, during school ceremonies. In Cornwall, as seen above, former servicemembers received handmade tokens of appreciation. Riley Klein
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Recount confirms Bunce as new First Selectman
Recount confirms Bunce as new First Selectman
“It’s overwhelming,” said Bunce after the result. To the poll workers he said, “Thank you everyone for your hard work. It’s been an honor.” And he thanked Ohler for his service to the town.
The two men shook hands.
Recount Moderator Rosemary Keilty, at right, leads the team of poll workers during the recount in North Canaan Town Hall Monday, Nov. 10. Riley Klein
“Congratulations,” said Ohler. “Wish you all the best. When you succeed, the Town of North Canaan succeeds and that’s why we’re all here.”
Ohler will continue on the board as a selectman. Newcomer Melissa Pinardi (R) will fill the third seat on the board.
The recount was required by state law after the initial count on Election Day showed a difference of three votes (572 to 569).
Ohler gained one vote in the recount and Bunce’s total was unchanged. Keilty said the extra vote was likely from a ballot that the tabulator did not read properly last Tuesday.
There was a single ballot that was not counted because the voter selected both Ohler and Bunce for first selectman.
Looking ahead to the coming term, Bunce said he was ready to get to work. “We have a good game strategy of how we’d like to handle the first 90 days and I look forward to executing that,” he said. “I think we can do lots of fun, exciting things for the town that’ll benefit all sorts of people.”
In a follow up statement, Ohler wrote, “The future of North Canaan is bright.” He continued, “Now is not the time to wish failure or misstep upon any elected official. We will all serve each other and our town, just as your votes intended them to do. It has been an immense honor to serve as your First Selectman... We are North Canaan.”
The first meeting of the new Board of Selectmen will be held in Town Hall Monday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m.
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Brent Kallstrom, commander of Hall-Jennings American Legion Post 153 in Kent, gives a Veterans Day message. To the left is First Selectman Martin Lindenmayer, and to the right the Rev. John Heeckt of the Kent Congregational Church.
While veterans live by the words duty, honor, country, said Lindenmayer, it doesn’t mean they are warmongers. “The soldier, above all, prays for peace.” He told the veterans the town is proud of them. “We pledge to honor your service not only with words, but with our actions—by building a community and a country worthy of your sacrifice.”
Brent Kallstrom, commander of Hall-Jennings American Legion Post 153, gave a message from the American Legion in which he said Veterans Day can be traced to the armistice that ended World War I.
“For many veterans, our nation was important enough to endure long separations from their families, miss the births of their children, freeze in sub-zero temperatures, bake in wild jungles, lose limbs and far too often, lose their lives,” he said.
He noted that fewer than 10% of Americans can claim the title veteran and less than one half of 1% of the population currently serves.
“Veterans have given us freedom, security and the greatest nation on earth,” said Kallstrom. “It is impossible to put a price on that.”
Local veterans shot three rounds and bagpiper Don Hicks provided music. The Rev. John Heeckt of the Kent Congregational Church gave the invocation and the Rev. Richard Clark of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church gave a concluding prayer.
Members of St. Andrew’s then hosted a luncheon for all veterans and their families.
Photo by Lans Christensen
Veterans Day in Kent, Conn.
