New London Couple Caught Cutting Down Evergreen Tree

 John and Carrie Rowley, New London, prepare to cut their own tree at the 9th annual Hale Hill Farm Charity Day, which took place in Portland, on Saturday, Dec. 7. John is in construction and Carrie is a property manager with Trio Property Management in Norwich. Each year one hundred percent of the proceeds from the sale of evergreen trees  benefit a charity of choice, this year the fight against MS. Hale Hill Farm guests choose to either cut their own tree or select one from more than 100 pre-cut trees. The event featured hayrides, a blazing bonfire, live band and a barbeque, prepared and donated by Artie Balch, of Torrington, and homemade clam chowder, prepared and donated by Dane Deleppo, of Thomaston. The Hale Hill Farm Charity Day attracted residents from across the state and raised more than $7,000. For more information on Hale Hill Farm, its owners Ric and Kim Hosley, and their annual charity day event, visitwww.halehillfarm.com. For more information on multiple sclerosis, its effects and the many ways to help make a difference, please visit www.ctfightsMS.org.