SALISBURY — Thirteen college students majoring in the area of healthcare were the recipients of this year’s Salisbury Visiting Nurse Association scholarships. The young men and women from throughout Northwest Corner towns were each awarded $10,000 during a ceremony held at the SVNA office last Wednesday.
The grants come with no strings attached, but the hope of the board of directors is that some may come back to the community as professionals. “We’re waiting for you to take care of us,” quipped Susan Knight, a board member.
Those receiving scholarships are:
· Muireann Kelliher of Canaan, Manhattanville University for health professions and related clinical sciences
· Nash Barillaro of Salisbury, Trinity College for psychology
· Avery Tripp of Falls Village, University of Hartford for prosthetics and orthotics
· Catherine Bushey, Salisbury, Lehigh University for population health
· Finn Cousins of Sharon, Fordham University for psychology
· Helen Sanders of Cornwall, University of Connecticut for nutritional sciences
· Myah Baird of Cornwall, Springfield University for doctorate of physical therapy
· Olivia Olsen of Norfolk, Syracuse University for exercise science
· Madelyn Krasowski of Warren, Springfield University for doctorate of physical therapy
· Zoe Gillette of Salisbury, Marist College for human biology
· Emma Colley, Sharon, University of Richmond, for economics with minor in biology
· Erin Daley of Norfolk, Rhode Island College, for medical imaging with a concentration of diagnostic medical sonography/ultrasound
Nine of the students attended the ceremony, all expressing their deep gratitude for the association’s generosity. Gillette said this award has allowed her to attend a small liberal arts college, which was what she wanted. Cousins will be transferring from the University of Connecticut to private Fordham University and Sanders said, “This will allow me to go to college without incurring a large debt.” Olsen agreed that not coming out of college owing large amounts of money is truly appreciated.
Colley said this scholarship will allow her the opportunity to spend this upcoming semester in Spain, while Barillaro said it helped him in deciding to attend Trinity where he hopes to study to become a neurosurgeon.
As they were leaving, several of the recipients stopped to express their appreciation to board members. “These kids are extraordinary,” exclaimed Nancy Stoer, and Knight added, “They’re so grateful.”
The board members, who also included Nancy Humphreys, then read some of the thank you notes they received, touched by the sentiments written.
Other board members, who were not in attendance, are Mary Robertson and Lou Fox, who came up with the idea of the scholarships. Students may apply for four years.
Artists, friends to have dual exhibit
FALLS VILLAGE — David M. Hunt Library announces Driftlines, a dual exhibition featuring new works by painter and photographer , that explores the meditative connections between memory, place, premonition and afterthought. The two artists are friends and are local to the Northwest Corner with studios at Whiting Mills in Winsted.
The public is invited to attend the opening reception on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. to meet the artists and engage with their work. Refreshments will be served. All sales will benefit both the artists and the library. An artist’s talk featuring the two artists in conversation is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 4, at 5:30 p.m. The exhibition will be on display through Friday, Sept. 12.
CORNWALL — Yelping Hill history talk, walking tour and summer party will be on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 3:30 to 8 p.m. Join the historical society and the Yelping Hill Association for a talk by Jeremy Brecher about the community’s 103-year history.
A walking (or shuttle) tour will include original leasehold sites and community buildings designed by pioneering architect Ruth Adams and located within the association’s more than 500 acres of woods and meadows. Admission is free for the talk and tour. Children are welcome.
The evening party and auction requires a paid ticket, with proceeds supporting historical society. Email cornwallhistoricalsociety.org for reservation information and to purchase a ticket for the party. The cost is $75 per person and includes buffet supper, dessert, drinks and live music.
Hunt Library fundraiser planned
FALLS VILLAGE — David M. Hunt Library will host AugustFest in the Village on Sunday, Aug. 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. Held outdoors on the library’s shady lawn, this fundraiser will feature grilled brats from Nodine’s Smokehouse, craft beers from Norbrook Farm Brewery, hot pretzels from the Falls Village Inn, a silent auction, and live music by Vance Cannon and Friends. A vegetarian option and lemonade will also be served, and each guest will receive a limited-edition Hunt Library cup.
This event is one of the library’s biggest fundraisers and is the perfect open-air occasion to get out and catch up with Falls Village neighbors and friends. Tickets are $30; $5 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased at the event or on the library’s website.
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