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Aug. 16 members of Cargill Council 64, Knights of Columbus, Putnam, held the council’s annual memorial prayer service, in memory of the council’s deceased members and their families. More than a dozen Knights and their families gathered at St. Mary’s Cemetery on Providence Street, where they held a prayer service at the grave of Edward M. Mullan, Cargill Council’s first Grand Knight. He was elected when the council was founded on July 26, 1892. The service was held at Mullan’s grave, to serve as a symbol for all of Cargill Council’s members down through the years. Photo by John D. Ryan.

 

 

PUTNAM — Although much has changed in northeastern Connecticut since 1892, Knights of Columbus Cargill Council 64 remains a force for good in the community. That was recognized on Sunday morning, August 16, when a total of more than a dozen Knights and their families held the council’s annual memorial prayer service at the grave of Edward M. Mullan, the council’s first Grand Knight, in St. Mary’s Cemetery on Providence Street.

The service was held in memory of the council’s deceased members and their families.

The Roman Catholic fraternal group was founded 123 years ago this summer, on July 26, 1892,2 only a decade after the international Knights of Columbus organization was begun in 1882.3  Continuously active since its founding, Cargill Council was the 64th council founded since the Knights came into existence.

Cargill Council’s original members elected Mullan, who later served as Putnam’s postmaster, as their leader, known as the Grand Knight. Elected to three terms, he served as Grand Knight from 1892 to 1895.4 He remained a member of the council until his death in 1916, at the age of 61.

After locating Mullan’s grave, Cargill’s Knights received permission from Mullan’s local descendants to hold Sunday’s service.

Although it may seem strange to some people to hold a prayer service in a cemetery, current Grand Knight Matthew R. Frederick explained that there was an important thought behind the idea.

“Cargill Council has had several homes here in Putnam since it started 123 years ago,” he said. “Its first home was in the Bradley Theater, downtown. We spent decades in a large building off Church Street. Since 1976 we’ve been on Providence Street, in what used to be the Putnam Polish Club. We wanted to go right back to the beginning, in one spot. The grave of our very first Grand Knight is the perfect symbol for every member of Cargill Council, living and deceased, past and present.”

 Cargill Council 64, Knights of Columbus, is a ministry of both St. Mary Church of the Visitation in Putnam and Most Holy Trinity Church in Pomfret.

 

 

Visit

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal visited Putnam last week. Pictured, left to right, at the home of Thomas Borner are: Borner, former state senate Donald E. Williams Jr., State Rep Daniel Rovero, Blumenthal and State Senator Mae Flexer. Linda Lemmon photo.

 

 

Wed. Aug. 19

Fun Runs

THOMPSON --- The Wednesday Fun runs will be held at the West Thompson Dam through Sept. 16. The runs/walks start at 6:15. All welcome.

 

‘Touring’ Exhibit

WOODSTOCK --- Historic New England’s new exhibit “Touring New England, 1820 – 1970” opens today and runs through Oct. 15 at  Roseland Cottage, in the Carriage Barn. It explores why the region’s natural and built environments have been tourist destinations for centuries. The exhibit touches on the distinct characteristics of each New England state: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.  Free.

 

Art Show

THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library will present Art @ the Library, “Double Exposure,” photography by Karen Leaf and Norm Aubin through Aug. 30. Reception is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 3. 860-923-9779. Program supported by the Friends of the Thompson Public Library. The meeting room may be unavailable at times due to other functions.

 

Fri. Aug. 21

Open House

DANIELSON --- The LiR (adult learners)  at QVCC will present a free historical program  along with refreshments and the preview of our FALL presentations at 1 p.m. at the college auditorium. The 1 hour presentation is entitled SS UNITED STATES- A ship built for peace but ready for war. It will  given by Jason Scappaticci. All welcome.

 

Sun. Aug. 23

Quasset School Open

WOODSTOCK --- Quasset School on Frog Pond Road will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays in July and August.

 

Tues. Aug. 25

Music Series

WOODSTOCK --- The NAHACO Summer Sing Jam Music Series begins today and will be presented from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through Aug. 25 at Eastford/Woodstock Nahaco Park, 305 Crystal Pond Rd. Woodstock  (Weeks Rd in Eastford). Free. All ages. Favorite song sharing; Acoustic instrument jamming; Rustic lakeside listening. Info: ‘This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.’ 860-974-0197.

 

Blood Drive

WOODSTOCK --- The Bungay Fire Brigade will hold a blood drive from 1 to 5:45 p.m. at the firehouse. 1-800-REDCROSS.

 

Sat. Aug. 29

Acorn Adventure 

POMFRET --- The Last Green Valley Acorn Adventure, “The Full Moon Above!,” will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wyndham Land Trust’s Lyon Preserve on Wrights Crossing Road. Acorns of all ages welcome. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more info.

 

Chicken BBQ

QUINEBAUG --- St. Stephen’s Chicken BBQ will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the parish center on Rt. 197. $10 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Takeout available. 508-789-9874.

 

Sun. Aug. 30

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Northeast Connecticut Art Guild will be presenting an  exhibit, featuring local artists, through Sept. 27 at the CT Audubon Society Center  at Pomfret.  Free. An artist reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 30. A portion of the proceeds benefits the society. 860-928-494

 

Wed. Sept. 2

Pet Loss Support Group

DAYVILLE --- NECCOG Animal Services, 125 Putnam Pike, will present a Pet Loss Support Group at 6 p.m. Free.  No fee/reservations are required, and you are free to attend as often as necessary throughout your grief process.  860-774-1253.

 

Thur. Sept. 3

Painting Program

POMFRET --- The Northeast Connecticut Art Guild is having Artist Linda Rogers demonstrate her method of Encaustic Painting at its meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Audubon Society on Day Road. Free. All welcome. 860-928-4948

 

Sun. Sept. 6

Sunflower Fund-raiser

BROOKLYN/POMFRET --- Sunflowers for Kids will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lapsley Orchard on Rt. 169. This free event features hay rides (starting at noon), PYO apples, face painting and balloon animals. Sales of sunflowers and wildflowers, including pick you own, will benefit United Services Center for Autism. call 860-774-2020.

 

Fri. Sept. 11

'The Jungle Book'

PUTNAM --- The Complex for the Performing Arts will present "The Jungle Book" at 7 p.m. Sept. 11 and at 2 p.m. Sept. 12 and 13 at the Bradley Playhouse. 860-963-7170.

 

Sat. Sept. 12

River Fire 

PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present River Fire from 8:30 to 10 p.m. at Rotary Park. Free. 

 

Mum, Bake 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.  Finnish coffee bread and $5 mums.

 

Sun. Sept. 13

Special Service

PUTNAM --- St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Putnam, and St. Alban's Church will be holding one new joint Sunday service at 10 a.m. at St. Alban's Church, 254 Broad St., Danielson.  All are warmly invited to attend the service, which will blend contemporary and traditional music

 

'Tastes of Valley'

WOODSTOCK --- The Last Green Valley will hold its 10th annual Tastes of the Valley from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Mansion at Bald Hill. For more info or tickets for the fund-raiser go to www.thelastgreenvalley.org.

 

Thur. Sept. 17

Library Program

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present “Israel Putnam: Man, General, Legend” at 7 p.m. Free. 860-928-3475. www.pomfretlibrary.org

 

Fri. Sept. 18

Circle of Fun

PUTNAM --- St. Mary Parish “Circle of Fun” will be held Sept. 18, 19 and 20 on the grounds of St. Mary church on Providence Street.

 

Sat. Sept. 19

Fiber Fest

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Saturday Farmers’ Market will hold a Fall Fiber Fest the Putnam Riverview Marketplace on Kennedy Drive.

 

Presentation

PUTNAM --- The Greater Putnam Interfaith Council in collaboration with the Daughters of the Holy Spirit in Putnam will be having a presentation and short film, "Dying to Live" and discussion about immigration reform and the increased use of corporate prisons in the U.S. at 7 p.m. at the Holy Spirit Provincial House Auditorium on Church Street. Culminates with Peace Day Vigil in Rotary Park on Sept. 20. (860) 928-3814.

 

Acorn Adventure

KILLINGLY --- TLGV Ranger Marcy's Acorn Adventure, “Leaf Art & Identification by the Quinebaug!,” will be presented from 1 to 3 p.m. at Quinebaug River Rec Trail, (park by ballfields behind water treatment center on Rt. 12.)  All ages welcome. 860-774-3300.  

 

Sun. Sept. 20

Model Train Show

CHARLTON --- The 25th Annual Show Model Train Show will be presented by the Providence & Worcester Railfan Club from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Overlook Hotel & Reception Room on Rt. 31. 508-949-2114. 

 

Golf Tournament

THOMPSON --- Troop 25 Putnam is having a Golf Tournament at Raceway Golf Course. $500 for a team of 4. Sponsorships available. Money raised will help fund the troop's hiking trip to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. 860- 245-1322.