Thames River Times

Pride, Family, Legacy

Interactive Desk — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:11:04 GMT

Pride, Family, Legacy

Ledyard High School alumni and volunteer assistant wrestling coach Chris Santacroce, top, performs a spinning drill with sophomore Ian Bredeweg during a recent Ledyard High School wrestling team practice. Photo by Cheryl Albaine

Pride, Family, Legacy

Interactive Desk — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:08:46 GMT

Pride, Family, Legacy

Ledyard High School’s head wrestling coach Jason Lanoue leads his team during a drill at a recent practice. Photo by Cheryl Albaine

A Look Back

Interactive Desk — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:57:37 GMT

A Look Back

Parker Cronin, 12, holds a baby duck at his family’s farm in Ledyard. The gentleness conveyed in this portrait made it a top five photo. Photo by Peter M. Weber

A Look Back

Interactive Desk — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:56:35 GMT

A Look Back

Ledyard resident Peter Weber traveled to Ghana this year. This photo of a young Ghanaian girl is one of many great photos he brought back with him.

Photo by Peter M. Weber

A Look Back

Interactive Desk — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:53:24 GMT

A Look Back

The Ledyard High School football team practices against a fall backdrop, echoed nicely in the players’ practice helmets and jerseys. Photo by Cheryl Albaine

A Look Back

Interactive Desk — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:52:44 GMT

A Look Back

Young Ledyard lacrosse players pack a lot of action into this photo. Photo by Russ Morey

A Look Back

Interactive Desk — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:51:02 GMT

A Look Back

This is another portrait that made an impression on our staff. The clear pride shown on Veteran James Knowles’ face made this a perfect page-one photo for our Nov. 20 layout.

Photo by Peter M. Weber

...With Boughs of Holly

Interactive Desk — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:58:02 GMT

...With Boughs of Holly

Ledyard High School senior Jessica Senphansiry arranges a holiday gift-box centerpiece during a workshop led by Horticulture teacher Shelly Roy. Photo by Cheryl Albaine

...With Boughs of Holly

Interactive Desk — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:56:59 GMT

...With Boughs of Holly

Ledyard High School junior Cheri White assists Deb Evans of Ledyard in arranging a holiday gift-box centerpiece during the workshop. Photo by Cheryl Albaine

The Kissing Ball

Interactive Desk — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:55:57 GMT

The Kissing Ball

In Preston's Pastures

Interactive Desk — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:25:52 GMT

In Preston's Pastures

Brewski is a 2-year-old stud who lives at the Buckley Quarter Horses farm in Preston. Photo by Cheryl Albaine

In Preston's Pastures

Interactive Desk — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:22:29 GMT

In Preston's Pastures

Laura Buckley prepares Chanel, an 8-year-old horse who lives at the farm, to go outside for some fresh air. Photo by Cheryl Albaine

In Preston's Pastures

Interactive Desk — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:20:43 GMT

In Preston's Pastures

Bill Buckley rides Billy Bob at the indoor riding facility. Photo by Cheryl Albaine

In Preston's Pastures

Interactive Desk — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:18:00 GMT

In Preston's Pastures

Dennis Cohen of Preston cleans a stall. Photo by Cheryl Albaine

In Preston's Pastures

Interactive Desk — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:16:33 GMT

In Preston's Pastures

Brewski, a 2-year-old stud who lives at the Buckley Quarter Horses Farm, runs around freely in the outdoor riding facility. Photo by Cheryl Albaine

Melissa Buriak

Interactive Desk — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:02:08 GMT

Melissa Buriak

Photo submitted

Deck the Walls

Interactive Desk — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:52:35 GMT

Deck the Walls

"Old Yeller," acrylic on canvas, 22"x30" by Del-Bourree Bach, will be in the LAA show. Photo submitted

Deck the Walls

Interactive Desk — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:49:21 GMT

Deck the Walls

"Cold Spring in Winter Snow," oil on canvas, 24" x 24" by Dennis Sirrine will be on exhibit in "Deck the Walls" at LAA. Photo submitted

A Growing Tradition

Interactive Desk — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:25:55 GMT

A Growing Tradition

Oakwood Farms in Preston sells Christmas Trees during the holiday season. Customers select a tree, then staff cut it down, wrap it up, and help load it onto a vehicle. Photo by Cheryl Albaine

A Growing Tradition

Interactive Desk — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:24:24 GMT

A Growing Tradition

Francis Ballinger places a freshly-cut Christmas tree through a tree baler for a customer. Photo by Cheryl Albaine