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COMPLIMENTARY
COMPLIMENTARY JUNE
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2020
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Albert Tavakalov and his wife, Adelina.
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A Life Spent Giving Back – A Refugee's Story
By Paul Lonardo
Albert Tavakalov is one of those people Adelina who was studying music at a daily basis. Albert had to endure the
in Smithfield who everyone knows and local college, he showed up with his suspicious and mocking stares of his
adores. Having worked as our head camera and offered to take a portrait of neighbors as well as confrontations with
photographer here at the Smithfield her. The simple introduction sparked a local police attempting to shake him
Times for many years, he has become as brief courtship which after just a couple down for money under the pretext of not
familiar to our community as Blackbird months culminated into a marriage that having the proper paperwork to be living
Farms, the Smith-Appleby House or the has lasted forty-eight years. in their apartment.
A&W on Route 44. However, there is
much more to Albert than many people As a professional photographer, Albert’s “The people in Moscow were very
may realize. He is more than just a sweet lens has captured many tragic and unfriendly,” Albert says. “Especially to
man with thick accent who takes pictures haunting images that most people only people who are different from them.”
for a living. His life story is truly read about. The news he reported on
inspiring, and the journey that brought wasn’t just in front of his lens, but all Russians as a people are fair, with light
him to Rhode Island is remarkable. around him and his family, which soon hair, and a Scandinavian look, while
included a son and daughter. Living in Albert and Adelina had darker hair
Albert was born in Georgia, a former Baku in that period of time, there was an and complexion. They were not from
republic of the Soviet Union, where a ever-present danger that was all too real. Moscow, and the people knew it.
large number of Armenians have always As minority Armenians, his family had
resided. He would eventually relocate to live with constant threats of violent “Over there, they only want to know,
to Azerbaijan, where he developed reprisals. In fact, they left their home ‘Who are you?’ Albert adds. “That was
a love of photography, starting out there three times over life-threatening the first thing that people in the Soviet
as a lab technician. He worked in a safely concerns. Then, in 1989, Albert Union and in Azerbaijan wanted to
dark room developing other people’s was forced to leave Baku for good. know. But in America, very often the
photographs before getting behind a lens Albert relocated his family to Moscow, first thing that a stranger would ask
and snapping his own shots. He worked which may not have been ideal, but it is, ‘How can I help you?’ That’s the
for twelve years as a photographer for was still a far better place than the one difference.”
a Baku newspaper, Literature & Art, they left. Moscow was only meant to
and seventeen years for TASS, a major be a temporary stay, as Albert always It was a long two years in Moscow, but
Russian state-owned news agency, believed that his family’s future was Albert’s family was eventually allowed
where he captured powerful imagery going to be in the United States. Like to leave for America, settling initially
from some of the most impactful many refugees, he saw America as a in Cranston in 1991 with the help of
social and political events in history, place to live in freedom and safety, and their sponsor, Tolstoy Foundation, a
including visually documenting the he dreamed of moving there. non-profit charitable, philanthropic
attempted Soviet coup d’etat in 1991, organization, founded by the youngest
when communist hardliners used armed Moscow was ideal in the sense that it daughter of the Russian writer Leo
forces to try to depose President Mikhail was where the American Embassy was Tolstoy. Its original purpose was to
Gorbachev. Albert was just one of located, and Albert immediately started help Russian refugees from Europe and
twenty-four photographers from TASS filing for refugee status in the U.S. He Soviet Union. Later, the foundation
invited inside the stadium at the 1980 can still recall how he would salute the played an important role in helping
Moscow Summer Olympics. For Albert, American flag whenever he saw it flying Soviet displaced persons, dissidents and
to be chosen as part of a national pool of and when it was safe to do so. And former Soviet citizens to settle in the
photographers was a big honor, and his while the U.S. embassy accepted his West.
photos were seen around the world. application very quickly, recognizing his
family’s refugee status, the Soviet Union This was just the beginning of a new
Before any of these global events, would not allow them to leave, so there life for the Tavakalov family. They
Albert first captured the image of a was nothing they could do but wait. arrived with little money, and Albert
young woman who would become and his wife had their 16-year old son
his lifelong love and wife. When a Living in the Russian capital city Adam and their 15-year old daughter
friend of Albert’s offered to introduce as an outsider had many challenges
him to a young female student named and dangers that had to be faced on a See A Life Spent Giving Back, page 5
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A Life Spent Giving Back, from page 4
Anna to provide for. But Albert was full it was difficult to develop relationships for all those who made his transition
of hope, ambition, and he was eager with them. That’s the kind of person she to the American way of life possible.
to work hard. He was insistent about is, and it cannot be a surprise that she The gratitude he feels has resulted in
getting on his own two feet as quickly misses her work, as does Albert, who a pay-it-forward kind of philosophy in
as possible and making his own way. retired recently himself. The fact is, which he wanted to give back to others
He did just that with the help from the that they are both incredibly missed by in the same way, and that is exactly
Armenian Church as well as Project everyone who has been fortunate enough what both Albert and Adelina have done
GRAPHIC, a specialized training to work with or alongside them. over the last thirty years. They recently
support program for Soviet refugees. traveled to Ukraine, prior to the Russian
The program was offered at Rhode Theirs is a love story, and it is a classic invasion, to visit with friends and seek
Island College to train and place Soviet tale about refugees making the most out some medicinal therapy. They pray
refugees in the American workforce. of their opportunity they were given to for their friends who are still living there
His son Adam started working at a come to America, but mostly it’s about witnessing the atrocities of hatred and
local McDonalds within two months of two people who gave back. war.
moving here. Albert also learned English
and continued his craft of photography, “All the people we met were so helpful Having recently celebrated their 48th
working at East Greenwich Photography, to us, so good to us,” Albert reflects. “I wedding anniversary, we wish them both
later becoming a photographer for the don’t know where we would be without a happy retirement and continued joy,
Observer newspaper, and then with us them.” spending time with their children and
here at the Smithfield Times. grandchildren.
Of all the social and
Adelina, meanwhile, learned English cultural differences
and enrolled at CCRI and RIC where between the U.S. and
she took CNA courses. She studied hard the part of the world
and graduated with honors in earning Albert emigrated
her degree and becoming a registered from, it has been the
nurse. She was hired by Elmhurst compassion and help
Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center his family received
in 1992, working at the Providence from the moment of
nursing facility until last year, when she their arrival in Rhode
retired during the Covid pandemic. For Island that has been
Adelina, she always preferred working most overwhelming.
with the long-term patients because she The acts of kindness
enjoyed getting to know people. She and charity may be
liked the short-term patients as well, but too many to count,
because they came and went so quickly, but Albert is thankful
The Smithfield Times | 5
In Our Community
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Telehealth is Not New
By Diane L. Marolla, LICSW
Prior to the pandemic, I was familiar Is telehealth and telemedicine the 1. No restrictions on patient location
with telehealth/telemedicine. Having same? for telemedicine should be in
worked in the health insurance industry place.
for seventeen years, I already knew Yes. In healthcare we utilize these terms 2. Cost-sharing for telemedicine
it was being utilized. For one health interchangeably. visits should not exceed cost-
insurance company I worked for, it was sharing for in-person visits.
being utilized primarily in rural areas What is telehealth? 3. Prior authorization requirements
where healthcare providers were in short for telemedicine should be no more
supply. With COVID 19, being able to The World Health Organization (WHO) stringent than prior authorization
use telehealth services was a critical defines it as “the delivery of health care requirements for in-person care.
component for healthcare providers services, where distance is a critical 4. Telemedicine for behavioral health
providing services to their patients. As factor, by all health care professionals services and primary care services
we have all experienced, RI has a severe using information and communication should be paid at the same rate
shortage of all healthcare professionals. technologies for the exchange of valid as in-person visits regardless of
Ongoing access to healthcare is information for diagnosis, treatment modality.
important. and prevention of disease and injuries, 5. No restrictions on which provider
research and evaluation, and for the types can provide telemedicine
Because I was already well rehearsed continuing education of healthcare services within their scope of
in telehealth technology, as a mental providers all in the interests of practice should be in place.
health provider, it was an easy transition advancing the health of individuals and
for me to no longer be “physically” their communities.” What are the benefits of telehealth
in the office to see clients. From the versus office-based visits?
beginning of the pandemic, I have been Telehealth services can be synchronous
using telehealth and do not plan to go which means services that are real time 1. Your healthcare provider has more
back physically in the office unless a or asynchronous which is the transfer of flexibility in the hours they can
client specifically requests office-based information that is not real time. provide services. For example, I
services or needs office-based services. can see a client at 8 in the morning,
Will my health insurance company pay on their lunch break, or at night.
How old is telehealth? for telehealth services? This allows for better access.
2. Disabled clients have easy access
When doing this research for this Your insurance company is required to care. If someone is physically
article, information varied specific to by the State of RI to pay for telehealth disabled, they do not have to
how old it is. In a 2018 article by the services. Both the Department of Health worry about transportation to an
Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, (DOH), and the Office of The Health office or if that office is handicap
Telemedicine: past, present and future, Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) assessable. New mothers or
“modern telemedicine began in the have put protections in place to ensure anyone who has childcare issues,
early 1900’s in the Netherlands with that these services are paid for. They can do the appointment in their
the transmission of heart rhythms over have also ensured that this includes home. If the weather is bad, we do
the telephone, which was followed by audio only visits as well. Early in the not have to cancel appointments
transmissions to radio consultation pandemic, insurance companies tried because of poor road conditions.
centers in Europe in the 1920’s.” This to limit access to telehealth and how it If a client is sick, but still well
same article goes on to report that “in was done. Additionally, the insurance enough for a visit, we can still see
the 1940’s, radiographic images were companies wanted to pay your the patient/client and help them. If
transmitted by telephone between cities healthcare provider less if services were a client has lost their license due to
in Pennsylvania.” done remotely. OHIC per their website a DUI, they no longer need to find
states the following:
See Telehealth is Not New, page 9
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Telehealth is Not New, from page 8
a ride to their mental health provider.
3. Telehealth visit replicates an in-home visit. I am old
enough to remember my pediatrician coming to my
home versus me going to the office. I remember him
coming with his black bag in the early 1970’s. (For one
of his visits, I locked myself in the bathroom ). As ☺
clinicians, we can see the environment you live in. We
can tell if you are struggling to maintain order in your
home or if you are struggling caring for yourself in
general.
4. Telehealth/telemedicine reduces costs by not telling a
Happy Flag Day!
client to go to the emergency room or walk in clinic.
Your healthcare provider can see you and determine if
you need an emergency visit or not.
Ultimately, not all visits can be done through telehealth/
telemedicine. There are still benefits to face-to-face visits,
and we will always need them. If your provider has not
offered you telehealth visits and you feel you would benefit
from them, please be sure to ask why they have made the
decision not to do them. Ultimately, providers should be
offering both. If your insurance company has refused to pay
for a telehealth/telemedicine visit, be sure to file a complaint
directly with OHIC.
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Ask an Expert
My name is Tom Lopatosky. I’m the President of LOPCO Contracting
(www.LopcoContracting.com) and I’m honored to have the opportunity to talk to
you about home improvement on a monthly basis.
I love answering your questions! Please send them to tom@LopcoContracting.com
or call 401-270-2664. Thanks in advance for taking the time to read this column!
Painting Chimneys – The Ultimate Roll of the Dice
If you were to take a stroll down any either repaint the chimney and hope These examples are not unusual, the
street in a densely populated residential for the best or strip all the paint off the ‘Catch 22’ with all of this is that one
area, depending of course upon where chimney and leave the brick natural. really would not know what entirely
you are strolling, you may notice Brick, especially at the top of chimneys, would happen if they repainted their
varying degrees of people who have the can be extraordinarily finicky. chimney until they paint it and are able
chimneys on their home painted. to monitor how long it lasts. If there
There could easily be a moisture issue is peeling that occurs within a year or
While I am known to say things along due to where moisture tends to hit the two of the chimney being painted, I
the lines of “We will paint pretty much inside of the chimney during certain can guarantee you that more often than
anything that someone is willing to pay storms. As the sun heats the chimney not, the peeling has more to do with
us to paint”, there are certainly some and draws the moisture out of it, the an underlying issue than it does with
items that I would steer people away moisture forces its way through the whomever had most recently painted it.
from painting, often in conjunction with paint and gradually causes that paint to
that statement. peel. In these instances, there could also When I am questioned about whether
be an inter-coat adhesion issue where if or not someone should paint a chimney
Chimneys are one of these such items. the soot/dirt from the chimney was not that was NEVER painted in the past, my
Even repainting an already painted properly cleaned off at some point. It answer is ALWAYS a resounding ‘NO’.
chimney could prove to be an exercise may have been painted in the past, then
in futility. the chimney would be super prone to I often do repeat the phrase “We
peeling, particularly near its top with will paint pretty much anything that
Recently I received a message from a the aforementioned additional moisture
client whose chimney we had painted exposure. See Ask an Expert, page 11
not too long ago and had started to peel
in specific areas near the top. When
we started their chimney project, the
client had recently purchased the home About Tom Lopatosky
and did not really know the chimney’s
history of being painted. Now that we Tom Lopatosky has run his own RI-based carpentry and painting
had painted it, at least he had a baseline business since 1995; LOPCO Contracting – the “Personable,
to go by. Particular Professionals” – specializes in carpentry and exterior &
interior painting. Recently LOPCO Contracting was named ‘RI’s
Based on our many years in the Finest Painting Contracting Company’ by ShopInRI Magazine. In
industry, it did not take long for me to 2013, Tom was named “Humanitarian of the Year” by the Painting
pinpoint that there was some type of
and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) and a “40 Under
hidden issue which existed and was
40” award winner by Providence Business News. He is a member
causing the paint to peel. The clear
challenge in situations like these is that of both PCA (Painting Contractors Association) and RIBA (Rhode
the chimney is already painted and one’s Island Builders Association). Tom has often had weekly ‘Home
choices are rather limited in terms of Improvement Tips’ that have aired on the radio on 630 WPRO AM
what to do with it. Basically, they could and on television on WPRI 12.
10 | JUNE 2022Smithfield Town Council Presents a Key to the Town to
Miss Rhode Island, Abby Mansolillo
Miss Rhode Island, Abby Mansolillo, daughter of Jeff
and Elena Mansolillo, was awarded a key to the Town
of Smithfield by Councilman David Tikoian and the
members of the Smithfield Town Council on Tuesday,
May 17, 2022.
Congratulations to Abby and her family, who are
life-long residents of the town.
“The key to the town is hopefully unlocking the doors
for Abby and her achievements over the years. This is
a very proud moment for the Mansolillo family,” stated
Randy Rossi, “we are all looking forward to seeing
Abby on the national stage representing the town of
Smithfield. We wish her all the best.
Photo credit: David Tikoian
Ask an Expert, from page 10 that was never painted before, especially who has painted or repainted their
the moisture content in the brick at the chimney in the past and never had an
someone is willing to pay us to paint” top of the chimney often being such an issue with it, count your blessings.
when having this conversation and unknown factor. You were at the roulette table and
follow it with listing the chances ended up on the favorable side of a
someone takes when painting a chimney If you are one of those fortunate souls 50/50 dice roll.
The Smithfield Times | 11Smithfield YMCA Raises Money
for Community Scholarship Fund
By Joe Siegel
The Smithfield YMCA held a lavish “We were very pleased,” Lewis said. “It Pawtucket Credit Union was a Silver
fundraiser on April 29 at Wright’s was sold-out event and everyone had a Sponsor, along with Creative Pool
Farm Restaurant to benefit the YMCA great time. We had a lot of sponsors. We Systems, Adler Brothers Construction,
Community Scholarship Fund which exceeded our expectations with that.” Duxbury and Ray Insurance Agency,
helps children, families, and people of all Robbins Funeral Home, Harmony Pest
ages who are in need of assistance. These Platinum sponsors included Alltown Control RI, Pinnacle Plumbing and
funds help to provide child care, swim Real Estate and Duffy, Dupuis Energy, Heating, Smithfield Mini Storage, and
lessons and accident prevention classes GAIA Temperature Controls, Tito’s Depetrillo’s Pizza and Bakery.
to our community as well as membership Handmade Vodka, and J. Christopher
programs and summer camps. Real Estate Group. Information on how to obtain financial
assistance can be found on the YMCA’s
CEO Shauna Lewis said $24,100 was Smithfield Town Councilman David website: https://ymca1.org/membership/
raised and over 300 people attended the Tikoian was a Gold Sponsor, along financial-assistance.
event, which featured a wine grab table, with Anderson Winfield Funeral
silent auction, and a gift card raffle. There Home, Rachel’s Table, and Navigant
were also gift baskets and a performance Credit Union.
by What Matters Band.
Nancy Rowell and Jean Prior were
Members of the YMCA fitness programs helped with community outreach presented with flowers for all their
and funding. assistance with the event.
Photo Credit: Erin and Kevin Walsh Ayson Ferrar, Adam, Alyson and Maureen LaGreca.
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The Smithfield Times | 13SHS Scoop | by Ellorie Corcoran
As SHS prepares to transition into a National Unified Champion School Unified Champion School. Senior
summer, let’s take a moment to for their strong commitment to hosting traditions like the Senior Fashion
reflect on a school year filled with a Unified Basketball team. SHS is also Show, Oratorical Contest, and Senior
accomplishments, milestones, and a very proud of seniors, Mia Holroyd Presentations all happened in-person
few surprises! and Liam Hickey, who were nominated this year. Many Seniors were relieved
for the 2021-2022 Rhode Island about not having to present these
In early October, students were Interscholastic League Student-Athlete important events over Zoom, and the
inducted into the 2021-2022 National of the Year for their outstanding efforts entire school loved the opportunity
Honor Society. Since then, each NHS and citizenship as seniors in high to attend both the Fashion Show, and
student has completed an individual school. Congratulations! Oratorical Contest in-person.
service project. They also planned the
first annual Sentinel Holiday Story Even our extracurriculars were A big congratulations to all SHS
Fest in December, and hosted the impressive! The Smithfield High students and administration for an
second Sentinel Legacy Gala to raise School Science Olympiad team amazing, achievement-filled school
awareness for the American Heart placed 3rd overall in the state as year. We made it through the most
Association in May. The individual well as placing in individual and ‘normal’ year in a while and now it’s
service projects, and these larger events team challenges. Smithfield High time to relax and recharge for next
truly upheld the four pillars of National School’s music department has also year!
Honor Society: service, character, had an exciting year. They debuted the
scholarship and citizenship. musical, GATSBY, written by SHS The 2021-2022 NHS chapter at
senior Jayna Barrette. After the play their induction ceremony in early
Smithfield High School also recognizes completed its run, we learned that local October. The Smithfield High School
students that display excellence in theater company, Assembly Players, Science Olympiad team competing
foreign language with a ceremony decided to add this play to their season. at the RI states competition. The The
that inducts them into the National We haven’t heard the last of that great Seniors that participated in the Senior
Foreign Language Honor Society. GATSBY score! Oratorical. The school’s new National
In May, SHS held the first in-person Unified Champion School banner!
induction ceremony in two years, SHS has finally returned to their
and an impressive one hundred and normal activities of the year, hosting
fifty students who have excelled in annual traditions that
French and Spanish received this are hallmarks of a high
distinction. Additionally, Seniors in school experience:
both AP French 5 and AP Spanish 5 Students were able
were awarded cords for biliteracy at to enjoy Winterball,
the induction ceremony. Seniors will the Sophomore Semi-
proudly display these cords on their formal, and Junior
graduation robes. and Senior Prom.
Pep rallies returned,
It has been a big year for sports at and the entire school
SHS! The Smithfield boys track and was able to spectate a
field team earned the Northern Division unified basketball game
Champions title and the Smithfield/ where we celebrated
Coventry/Moses Brown girls hockey the raising of a special
team earned the title of Division 2 banner recognizing
State Champions. SHS was also named SHS as a National
14 | JUNE 2022The 2021-2022 NHS chapter at their induction ceremony in early October.
The Smithfield High School Science Olympiad team The Seniors that participated in the Senior Oratorical.
competing at the RI states competition.
The school’s new National Unified Champion School banner!
The Smithfield Times | 15at Deerfield
Park
By Joe Siegel celebration. There will be food trucks, and Bobby Santagata – drums. There
fireworks and a performance by Steve will be food trucks on hand as well.
The Town of Smithfield working in Anthony and Persuasion. Anthony
conjunction with the Special Events serves as lead vocalist and band leader. The event runs from 4 to 8 pm.
Committee, is organizing three concerts Gabrielle Silva is the featured female After two years of social distancing
this summer at Deerfield Park. vocalist. The other members are Frank because of Covid, Rossi feels the time
Wood – keyboard and vocals, Ed Mace is right to unite the community again.
On June 14 from 4 to 8 pm, there – bass, Paul Ionata – drums, and Vinny
will be food trucks and live music. Abbaticola – guitar and vocals. “We hope to see everybody out
The Jesse Liam Band will perform. celebrating,” Rossi added.
According to the band’s website: “The Town Manager Randy Rossi said the
band is led by Jesse Liam Gauthier, fireworks display
a Rhode Island College graduate, was brought
and his father Jack, a Grammy- back to Deerfield
nominated recording engineer and Park in 2021.
former producer of Dispatch who also
manages blues legend Duke Robillard.” “It was just such
an outstanding
Save-the-date
“With their signature family-harmony event,” Rossi
sound on display, Jesse and Jack said.
perform as a duo or with a full
band alongside drummer, Michael On August 16,
DeQuattro, and bassist, Steve Johnson. there will be a Food trucks and music at
Their deep catalog of cover songs performance Deerfield Park in Smithfield, RI
spans popular music from the Everly from Those
Brothers and Beatles to the current Guys. The Tuesday, June 14th
charts including Jason Mraz, Train, Newport-based Food trucks and The Jesse Liam Band
Bruno Mars.” group features 4 - 8 p.m.
lead vocalist
Jesse was named Best Male Vocalist John Halloran, Friday, July 1st
2013 for Limelight Magazine and Best Greg Tedino – Fireworks, food trucks, and
Male Vocalist 2012 at the Motif Music bass and backing Steve Anthony & Persuasion
Awards. vocals, Bob 5 - 9:30 p.m.
Siipola – guitar
The town’s annual Independence Day and backing Tuesday, August 16th
celebration will be held on July 1 vocals, Bob Food trucks and Those Guys
from 5 to 9:30 pm. The town will be Costa – piano
4 - 8 p.m.
working with Bryant University for the and keyboards,
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The Smithfield Times | 17Smithfield High School’s Sentinel Legacy Gala
Thank you to all the members of the community who helped make the
Smithfield High School’s Sentinel Legacy Gala on May 14 a huge success!
Over 700 people attended Saturday evening’s event, and approximately
$18,770 was raised. All proceeds will go directly to both the American Heart
Association as well as Smithfield’s Education Scholarship Fund in Memory of
Doreen Nicholson. Special thanks to the SHS National Honor Society and the
cooperation of Town Manager Randy Rossi, Fire Chief Robert W. Seltzer and
Councilman David Tikoian for all their efforts.
Richard, Megan, Jessica, Richie & Ashley Nicholson (The Aislinn Jordan, Liam Hickey and Mitchell
Nicholson Family) and Councilman David P. Tikoian at the SHS Campbell accepting donations to the American
Gala in Honor of the late Doreen Nicholson, who will always be Heart Association at the Gala held on Saturday,
remembered. May 14 on behalf of Doreen Nicholson.
Amanda Dumais,
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Since 1796, the Dorset Inn in Dorset, Paranormal investigators, Robert "Where did you come from?"
Vermont has welcomed travelers on Hughes and Victoria Julian stayed at After that question there is a faint
their journey to places such as Boston, the Dorset Inn during one of their tours answer that sounds like "Here." Perhaps
Massachusetts and Albany, New York. of Vermont. Being avid paranormal the ghost was relating that it came from
The inn became a popular stop for enthusiasts and investigators, it was either the inn or the village.
many to partake in some food, froth, natural for them to want to negotiate "How old are You?"
and fresh beds. There are plenty of the premises during their visit. The Once again a voice, this time a bit
beautifully decorated guestrooms and owners granted them permission to fainter than before answers, "Ten."
several are part of the original structure investigate the inn, including the cellar, "Do you like us being here with you?"
where guests can enjoy the views of which was reported to be a part of the "Do you want us to come back and
Vermont's picturesque countryside. The Underground Railroad. visit?"
Dorset is also renowned for its fabulous "Is there anything we can help you
cuisine. Diners can enjoy fine fare in the During their investigation they collected with?"
historic red dining room or tavern. They a few interesting pieces of evidence. At that point, the lights on the meter
may have the opportunity to meet the One is what appears to be a bluish orb went down and all was quiet.
oldest guest of the inn; a ghost the staff moving across the basement and the
affectionately calls "The General." others are a few EVPs. The EVP session The rest of the investigation was quiet,
took place in Room 35, a place where but it appears that they may have
The general has been seen by staff and the general is also reported to visit contacted the spirit of the child that
guests alike. He is dressed in a dark from time to time. Among the several sometimes accompanies the general.
military uniform with gold braid, much questions asked during a particular EVP Perhaps it is another spirit altogether.
like that worn during the Civil War. session, Vickie politely inquired, "How With a place that is over 200 years
According to members of the Dorset old are you?" The answer was very old, it can be assured that there is a
staff, he is often seen in the taproom. audible and sounded like "Ten." At that lot of energy lingering within. But,
One employee has seen him on the third point, the lights on the KII meter lit up do not worry; all of it is friendly and
floor but not in a few years. He has also and stayed lit. Here is what happened positive. That is why the Dorset Inn
been accompanied on occasion by a over the next few minutes while the is such a wonderful place to visit and
woman in an old fashioned long skirt lights on the meter stayed lit. She then stay; it has the endorsement of some
and a child. No one knows when he is asked more questions. Here are a few permanent guests. If they are not in a
going to make his appearance and his highlights of the session. hurry to leave, then it must be a nice
exact identity is lost to antiquity but place to relax, at least for an evening
he still likes to make a showing now "Are you a female?" or two while basking in the history and
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