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Donald Polk III has been selling his art for two years, and he's only in seventh grade.
Riley Klein
Polk said he began selling art “two years ago at the farmer’s market” and was excited to present his work in the bank. Polk also sells lemonade and iced tea at the Cornwall Co-op Farmer’s Market and plans to add baked goods to the menu this season.
Several of Polk’s classmates attended the April 12 opening reception at National Iron Bank. His lemonade and iced tea was served, along with a sample of baked goods.
In no time, “sold” stickers began appearing beneath several paintings. When asked how it felt to see his art being sold, Polk simply responded “it’s fun.” By the end of the opening reception, nine pieces had sold.
Polk’s art ranges in price from $25 to $75 and will be on display at the bank through the end of April.
Photo by Riley Klein
Anne Moran rounded the bases more than once when HVRHS played Terryville High School April 16.
Riley Klein
Madison "Maddog" DeWitt hit 5-for-5 with 5 RBIs.Riley Klein
HVRHS looked ready for a big game as the team got loose under clear blue skies, about 65 degrees at starting time. The breeze was cool, but the Mountaineers were all warmed up.
“These girls are throwing some nice passes,” remarked a Terryville supporter observing the Mountaineers’ pre-game drills.
HVRHS got to work immediately with their first eight batters reaching home. By the end of the first inning, the Mountaineers led the Kangaroos 9-1.
They tacked on six more in the second, before an action-packed third inning upped the score to 26-5.
The fourth inning was all Terryville. The Kangaroos put up four runs to HVRHS’s zero. Unrelenting, the Mountaineers added eight more in the fifth inning before ending the game on mercy rule (up by 15+ after the fifth inning).
Anne Moran struck out seven Kangaroos.Riley Klein
Anne Moran pitched a full five innings for HVRHS and struck out seven Kangaroos in the process.
Madison “Maddog” Dewitt drove in five runs on five hits for HVRHS, Diana Portillo logged three hits and four RBIs, and Grace Riva batted in three runs on three hits. Abbie White brought home three runs on a single at bat, but she was hit by a pitch on each of her other three times at the plate.
For Terryville, Molly Negro-Hawes hit a 3-RBI double.
HVRHS moved to 4-2 this season. The Mountaineers will be on the road again when they play Shepaug Valley Friday, April 19.
Abby Hogan and Diana Portillo were all smiles after the win.Riley Klein
