Putnam resident

earns safe driver

award

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Landstar System, Inc. a worldwide, asset-light provider of integrated transportation management solutions delivering safe, specialized transportation logistics services, has recognized Martin Walsh of Putnam, as a 1 Million Mile Safe Driver. Walsh has driven 1 million consecutive miles without a preventable accident.

Walsh is one of 145 men and women who make up the 2013 class of Landstar Million Mile Safe Drivers recently honored at an awards ceremony in Savannah, Ga., for their outstanding safety records and professionalism behind the wheel. Collectively, these 145 owner-operators have safely driven a total of 165 million miles – a distance that would cover the 4 million miles of public roads in the United States more than 41 times.

On average, it takes a truck operator 10 years to travel a million miles. This distance would take the typical driver of a passenger vehicle 67 years – around the time of their 83rd birthday – to complete. 

 “Martin is among the safest and most talented professional owner-operators in the industry,” said Landstar Chairman and CEO Henry Gerkens. “Putnam should be very proud of him and his outstanding accomplishment.”

 

United Services 

receives near 

perfect score 

on state review

DAYVILLE – United Services, Inc. recently scored 137 out of a possible total 140 on a Permanent Supportive Housing Quality Review of United Services conducted by the State of Connecticut. The high score elicited praise from the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS).

“It is because of service providers like United Services that the people we serve through supportive housing programs can experience satisfaction with community integration, satisfaction with family involvement, decreased isolation, and sense of choice and empowerment,” said DMHAS Commissioner Patricia A. Rehmer in a letter delivered to United Services President and CEO Diane L. Manning.

The Connecticut Supportive Housing Quality Assurance Program is operated by the Corporation for Supportive Housing, DMHAS and the Center for Urban Community Services. The quality review team evaluates providers on facilitated access to housing, housing quality, tenant rights, and support services, among other areas.

United Services offers supportive housing for adults with psychiatric disabilities at four locations in Willimantic and one location in Putnam. The agency also provides a supportive housing program for young adults with locations in Storrs and Willimantic.

Manning said, “United Services is proud both of our high score and the acclaim from DMHAS. The credit belongs to our support staff, program managers and directors, and administration who work every day to provide comprehensive mental and behavioral health care to northeastern Connecticut residents.”

 

 

Ongoing

Farmers Market

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Farmers Market is held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Grill 37 on Rt. 44. New vendors always welcome. Call Sarah Green at 860-792-1104.

 

 

Wed. Aug. 13

Fun Run

W. THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Run has started and will run through Sept. 17 on Wednesdays starting at the West Thompson Dam entrance on Ravenelle Road. Starts at 6:15 p.m. Distance is 3.1 and 1.44 miles. Fun Run or walk is free and open to all. For info: mayer.robert @sbcglobal.net. 

 

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Air and Water, Space and Time," a drawings exhibit by George Jacobi, through Aug. 15 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Portion of the sales benefits the center. 928-4948.

 

Thur. Aug. 14

Nature Program 

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Bugs with Ben" from 6:30 to 8: 30 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road.  Wear comfortable shoes. For families. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948. 

 

Fri. Aug. 15

'Wizard of Oz'

PUTNAM ---  The Bradley Playhouse will present "The Wizard of Oz" at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15 and 16 and at 2 p.m. Aug.  17 at the playhouse on Front Street (Rt. 44). Tickets are $21 and $18. 860-928-7887.

 

Sat. Aug. 16

Steeple Chase

WILLIMANTIC --- Perception Programs and the Windham Area Interfaith Ministry (WAIM) will host the fund-raiser 23rd Annual Steeple Chase Bike Tour in Mansfield. Preregister at www.perceptionprograms.org, active.com, bikereg.com, or by calling Ruth Gordon at 860-450-7122. Steeple Chase sponsors and donors should contact Ruth directly.

 

Give Away

PUTNAM --- the Hope Community Church's Annual Clothing Give Away will from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 25 Kennedy Drive. They will also be giving away school supplies while they last.

 

Storytelling

THOMPSON --- Phillip “Firewalker” Pollier will present Native American Storytelling from 5 to 6  p.m. Aug. 16, and 23 at Phelp’s Pond on Main Street. Also crafts. All welcome.

 

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Colors of Nature," a mixed media exhibit by the Northeast Connecticut Art Guild, through Sept. 30 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Portion of the sales benefits the center. 928-4948. Opening reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 17.  

 

Chicken BBQ

EASTFORD --- The Eastford Independent Fire Company No. 1 Inc. will hold its annual chicken BBQ from 4 to 6 p.m. at the firehouse. Drive through or eat in the firehouse. $10. 974-0256.

 

Kids Trivia 

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society on Town House Drive will present Kids Trivia for grades one through five and grades six through nine at 2 p.m. Prizes, light refreshments. No charge. 963-0292.

 

Tues. Aug. 19

Pomfret Seniors

POMFRET CENTER --- The Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44 will present Learn at Lunch at noon Aug. 19, followed by “Roots of Rock & Roll.” Trivia with John Carter will be presented at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 20, followed by dominos and other games. Seniors from surrounding towns welcome.

 

Fri. Aug. 22

Anniversary

POMFRET CENTER --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H camp on Taft Pond Road will celebrate 60 years from 4 p.m. Aug. 22 to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 23.  Alumni, families, friends, current campers & parents, and camp staff are welcome.  Register at  www.4hcampct.org or call 860-974-1122. All welcome. Birthday cake at 1:30.

 

Sat. Aug. 23

Storytelling

THOMPSON --- Phillip “Firewalker” Pollier will present Native American Storytelling from 5 to 6  p.m. Aug. 23 at Phelp’s Pond on Main Street. Also crafts. All welcome.

 

Book Signing

BROOKLYN --- From 5 to 6:30 p.m., in the Brooklyn Middle School Library, retired Brooklyn Middle School principal, Matthew Carroll will be discussing his recently published memoir “Who Quinn Became”.   There will be books for sale. Free. All welcome.

 

Tues. Aug. 26

Pomfret Seniors

POMFRET CENTER --- The Pomfret Seniors will offer the following at their center on Rt. 44: At noon, Aug. 26, Learn at Lunch “Staying Connected with Social Media;” at 2:30, Bingo.  At 12:30 Aug. 27, movie “Walk the Line”. Games, dominos, Wii Golf or Bowling follow movie. All surrounding town seniors welcome.

 

Thur. Aug. 28

Nature Program 

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Evening Bird Walk" at 6 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road.  Bring binoculars. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948. 

 

Sat. Aug. 30

Nature Program 

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Nighthawk Watch" at 5 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road.  Bring binoculars. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948. 

 

Sat. Sept. 6

Mum Sale

BROOKLYN --- The Friends of the Brooklyn Library will sponsor a Mum and Bakes Sale from 9 a.m. to noon on Rt. 6 near the center of Brooklyn on the front lawn of the Federated Church.

 

Fri. Sept. 12

Circle of Fun

PUTNAM --- The 43rd annual St. Mary Parish Circle of Fun will be held Sept. 12, 13 and 14. 

 

Sun. Sept. 14

Taste of Valley

WOODSTOCK --- The Last Green Valley will hold its annual Tastes of the Valley 2014 fund-raiser from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Mansion at Bald Hill. $65.  (860) 774-3300.

 

Bark for Life

BROOKLYN --- The Bark for Life fund-raiser for dogs with cancer will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Brooklyn Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Citizens National Bank. To register, call 860-928-7921.

 

Sat. Sept. 27

Celebrating Agriculture

WOODSTOCK --- Celebrating Agriculture will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Woodstock Fairgrounds. Free admission and parking. Rain or shine. Hearty Farm Breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. --- donation $5 for adults and $3 for kids under 10. No dogs except guide dogs. www.celebratingagriculture.org