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Veteran’s poetry seeks to heal, help

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Vietnam veteran Butch Borchardt has authored a book of poetry.
Vietnam veteran Butch Borchardt has authored a book of poetry.

A Woodstock resident and relentless supporter of veterans, U.S. Army veteran Orville “Butch” Borchardt never has taken the easy way out of anything. Drafted into the military in 1970, he was a welder and worked on frequently attacked convoys in Vietnam. He is a proud U.S. Army veteran, a champion of veterans causes, past president […]

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Tricia Carzoli

Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer for The Independent, frequently reporting on community news. She has photographed for and written for national magazines and regional publications over the past 15 years.
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Tricia Carzoli

Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer for The Independent, frequently reporting on community news. She has photographed for and written for national magazines and regional publications over the past 15 years.
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