🌱VRHS Fall Athletic Captains Announced + Looking For Furry Friend?

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• It's fall, the perfect time for Furry Friend!
• Congratulations Athletes!
• Wellness Wednesdays are underway!

But first, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 73 Low: 59.

Here are the top three stories today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

1. Congratulations to our fall captains! The Athletic Department is proud to announce our Fall Season Captains: Boys and Girls Cross Country: Hannah Reibold (Girls), Quentin Baron (Boys) Field Hockey: Madeline Rice, Lily Grow, Fallyn Belisle. Cheerleading: Lily Farrell. Football: Di’Angelo Jean-Pierre, Sam Bourez, Jake Rand. Boys Soccer: Michael Kollmer (Captain), Jake McKenna (Vice Capt.), Sam Hutchinson (Vice Capt.). Girls Soccer: Elizabeth Allen, Olivia Baldwin, Reagan Doyon. Volleyball: Sophie Scrivo, Kaia Karcich, Audrey Board. Congratulations athletes. Good luck this season!
2. Do you want to add a furry ball of four-legged love and affection to your family? Look no further than these Essex-Chester-Deep River animal shelters for a pet available for adoption. Animal shelters in Essex-Chester-Deep River and environs have dogs, cats and other pets ready and waiting to be adopted. Millions of pets are taken in each year by animal rescue organizations nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only around half of all shelter animals are adopted each year, ASPCA data shows. On a search for a lovable new family member? Consider beginning at a local animal shelter like Labs4rescue, where Seka the dog is waiting patiently. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
3. The Deep River Public Library still has spots left for Wellness Wednesday's Creating a Balanced Life! Find out how to maintain a healthy balance in you life with Certified Health Coach Tracy Livingston. The program will be held on September 28 at 6 p.m. hope to see you there! (Deep River Public Library via Facebook)

From my notebook:

• Ivoryton Library Association: "This year’s theme for Hispanic Heritage Month? Unidos. Unity and inclusivity make us strong." (Ivoryton Library Association via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Your mental health matters in prevention. Read on in this week's newsletter to learn more. - https://mailchi.mp/ttysb/gt7pycu4ed-10030197" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Food Scrap kits are once again available at the Transfer Station! Only $25 to get started on composting. You will cut your garbage in half!" (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
• Ivoryton Library Association: "These books are good to read any time of the year." (Ivoryton Library Association via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

About me: I am a native of Connecticut, who currently resides in the Tri-Town community of Chester, Deep River and Essex. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my small town community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

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