BANTAM — American Legion Post 44 of Bantam will honor a Henry E. Cattey, a Northfield resident who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving with the United States Army in France during WW I. Cattey, a member of the American Expeditionary Forces, was killed while his regiment was liberating the French town of Bois Des Rappes. He was nominated for this honor by his nephews, Mark and Jonathan Cattey.

The ceremony will start with the retirement of last month’s honorees’ flag, Civil War veterans and cousins, Wilbur Hart of Colebrook and Willard Hart of Winchester. Wilbur was a member of the 34th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and Willard was a member of the 19th Volunteer Regiment of Litchfield County. The 19th eventually joined the Army of the Potomac and was redesignated as the 2nd Connecticut Volunteer Heavy Artillery. They were nominated by their descendant, Karl Crump.

The ceremony will start at 10 a.m. Feb. 1 in the Bantam Borough Hall at 890 Bantam Road/Route 202, Bantam.

American Legion Post 44 of Bantam has held a “Veteran of the Month” ceremony on the first Saturday of every month since November of 1989. Post 44 extends a welcome to all veterans to join Post 44 and help continue this mission.

Veterans and members of the public are invited to the ceremony which will be followed by light refreshments with members of Post 44, members of the honorees’ families, veterans from other organizations and guests. For information, email post44.bantam@gmail.com

H.O.R.S.E. holding two-day tack sale

WASHINGTON, CT — H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut will hold a two-day tack sale from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., to benefit the farm’s many rescues and to help with feed, veterinary and farrier costs.

Any saddle over $200 is $25 off, over $300 is $50 off. Buy two winter blankets, save $5. There are new and lightly used saddles, both English and Western, bridles, various weight blankets, saddle pads, chaps, boots and helmets . . . all sold at a portion of their original cost.

H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization established in 1981, that moved to its permanent home on Wilbur Road, Washington, in 1995. Staffed by a dedicated team of volunteers, H.O.R.S.E. has saved more than 700 horses and maintains an ongoing commitment to educating the public regarding horse care. The tack sale is a way raise funds to help us continue this work.

H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut receives no town, state or federal funding. Funds are raised through memberships, sponsorships, charitable contributions, and fundraising activities such as Tack Sales. All donations go directly to the horses. H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut is located at 43 Wilbur Road, Washington. If you can’t attend but would like to make a donation, please visit our website: www.horseofct.org or call 860-868-1960.

Free tax preparation services offered

THOMASTON — Volunteer tax preparation services will be available at the Thomaston Library, 248 Main St., Thomaston, CT, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, by appointment only, beginning Feb 4. Volunteers will be helping people whose incomes are $56,000 or less to prepare and electronically file their Federal and State tax returns. For an appointment call 860-283-4339.

Taxpayers must have a valid photo ID and Social Security Cards for themselves, spouses and dependents. They must also bring all 2019 tax documents for income and expenses and a copy of their 2018 return. Both spouses must be present to sign joint e-filed returns.

Stage company seeks memorabilia

WATERTOWN – The Watertown Stage seeks digital or physical copies of the Cameo Theatre and Country Cinema memorabilia, including interior/exterior photos, movie tickets, and artwork, for use in the Watertown Stage lobby, between 1919, up to 1972. Anyone who has digital photos for contribution to the ambiance of the theatre lobby, contact The Watertown Stage at 860-274-2193 or email contact@wtnstage.com

Region 7 to host community conversation

WINSTED — Regional School District No. 7’s Board of Education will hold its their annual Community Conversation in the Roberta O’Hotnicky Little Theater at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 28. This is a chance for members of our communities to come together to receive an update on some interesting and important topics. It is also an opportunity for community members to share their thoughts about the educational priorities our Board of Education should consider moving forward.

This year’s Community Conversation will include the following topics:

High School Graduation Requirements: Northwestern administrators will provide a brief overview of the 25 credits now required for graduation (2023).

Portrait of the Graduate: Mr. Chichester will lead a brief discussion of the work involved in creating a vision for our Northwestern High School graduates.

Middle School Restructuring: Mr. Amara will explain next year’s new team structure, which will be adjusted due to dropping enrollment.

2020-21 School Year Student Schedules: Mr. Chichester and Mr. Amara will describe next year’s new schedule, which is necessary for students to acquire 25 high school credits.

Agricultural Education: Our Agricultural Education students will share some highlights from this year’s FFA National Convention in Indianapolis, IN.

Civil Rights Stories: Mr. Stapleton and his students will describe their important work and upcoming events.

The public is welcome.