Graduates pg 7 12-2-21
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Graduates
NEW LONDON — Megan Nicole Feragne of Pomfret Center was awarded a bachelor’s degree from Connecticut College on May 29, 2020. Feragne majored in Hispanic studies. She was also named to the dean’s list.
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Santa pg 7 12-2-21
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When Santa came to Putnam last week, the rains went away but the intense wind stayed. This fan is warm and cozy in a carrier.
Cassy Tetreault, 1, of Putnam, looking a bit like Cindy Lou Who, was eager to see Santa.
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Cal pg 8 12-2-21
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Wed. Dec. 1
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present in its Art @ the Library and & Display Case “Textile Art Show” through Dec. 27. 860-923-9779.
Holiday Nature Store
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road will hold its annual Holiday Nature Store from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Dec. 23. 860-928-4948.
Thur. Dec. 2
Book Signing
POMFRET --- Pam Lefferts, co-founder of Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue and newly minted children’s author, will sign her book From Pouch to Couch: Why Lavender the Opossum Lives in a House at 1 p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road. No charge to attend the book signing.
Fri. Dec. 3
Blood Drive
DAYVILLE --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Dayville Fire Company. 1-800-RED CROSS.
‘White Christmas’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, The Musical” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 5, 12 and 19. $25 for adults; $22 for seniors and students. 860-9287887. COVID policy described at www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Sat. Dec. 4
Food Drive
POMFRET --- The monthly food drive for TEEG at the Pomfret Community Center, for the upcoming holiday season, will be looking for specific items: Stuffing, butter, celery, gravy, vegetables, potatoes, and onions and also cake mixes, bread mixes, pie filling and crust mixes.
Holiday Fair
POMFRET --- The St. Nicholas Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Christ Church in Pomfret. The snow date is Dec. 11. There is also an online silent auction.
Artists’ Open Studios
PUTNAM --- The Artists’ Open Studios of Northeast CT will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5. www.aosct.org.
Boot Drive
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Democratic Town Committee will hold its Holiday Winter Boot Drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Woodstock Volunteer Fire Station #76 on Rt. 169. Bring new, unwrapped winter boots in children’s sizes for either gender and in original packaging. TEEG will distribute the boots. Cash accepted at the boot drive or you can mail a donation to TEEG, to WDTC, attn: Holiday Winter Boot Drive, P.O. Box 813, Woodstock, CT 06281.
Book Signing
DANIELSON --- Local author Barry Jessurun will be signing copies of his first book, “The Drunkard’s Path — Self-Help and Guidance for Your Career Path,” at from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Pourings & Passages, 103 Main St. Copies will be available for purchase.
Santa!
PUTNAM --- Kids, Santa will be at his Workshop at Kazantzis Real Estate / Lehto Design Build on Main Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 4, 11 and 18. This is one of the Putnam Business Association’s Light Up Putnam events.
Sun. Dec. 5
Lunch With Santa
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp will host Lunch With Santa from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the camp on Taft Pond Road. Pasta bar, make holiday crafts, cookies, S’mores and more. Photos with Santa. $8 for kids up to age 8. $12 for kids 9 and older for lunch. Photo is $8. Tickets: 860-974-3379, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at the door.
Mon. Dec. 6
Blood Drive
POMFRET CENTER --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Pomfret. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Thur. Dec. 9
Wildlife Presentation
WOODSTOCK --- The New Roxbury Land Trust will present “Wildlife and Connecticut’s Changing Landscape” at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom with Richard L. Taylor Jr., a Master Wildlife Conservationist, who will discuss the history of Connecticut's landscape from colonial times to the present and will highlight the impact on wildlife. Register and meeting link: tinyurl.com/wafxtu6w.
Sat. Dec. 11
Pet Food Donations
DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast will be collecting pet food at its annual holiday pet food drive from 10 a.m. to noon at the Killingly Library. Dry and canned cat food most needed. Purina brands preferred. Cash donations welcome. 860-317-1720.
Sun. Dec. 12
Concert
PASCOAG --- The Grace Note Farm on Jackson Schoolhouse Road and the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council will present Music at the Farm “Holiday Time Again” with selections from Traviata at 2 p.m. Tickets $30. 401-567-0354.
Wed. Dec. 15
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 1 to 6 p.m. at Putnam Elks Club. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Fri. Dec. 17
Caroling
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association’s Light Up the Season will present the Woodstock Academy singers this evening in downtown Putnam.
Sat. Dec. 18
Holiday Cookies
BROOKLYN --- Our Lady of LaSalette Church on Rt. 6 will sell Holiday Cookies by the pound from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church basement. Choose the cookies you want. Also a basket raffle. COVID compliant.
Sat. Dec. 25
Merry Christmas!
Tues. Dec. 28
Bird Watch
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road will hold a Winter Bird Walk starting at 1 p.m. Register: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. $10 CAS members; $20 nonmembers.
Thur. Dec. 30
Nightingale Hike
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road will present “Hike Nightingale Forest South” at 9 a.m. at the Wyndham Land Trust. Register: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. $5 CAS members; $10 nonmembers. 960-928-4948.
Sat. Jan. 1, 2022
Happy New Year!
Sat. Feb. 19
Wee Walk
THOMPSON --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Animal Tracking at the Robins Preserve” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org.
Sat. May 7
Wee Walk
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Salamander Search at the 3 B’s” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org
Sat. Aug. 6
Wee Walk
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Bats at Lyon Preserve” will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org
Sat. Oct. 1
Wee Walk
WOODSTOCK --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Leaves and Mushrooms at Rapoport Preserve” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org
Sat. Nov. 5, 2022
Dueling Pianos
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will present Dueling Pianos Presented By Foxwoods Resort Casino at 7 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefit: Day Kimball Healthcare At Home. More Info:daykimball.org/pianos
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Obits pg 8 12-2-21
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Donald W. Smith
DANIELSON — Donald W. Smith, 69, of Danielson, died Nov. 23, 2021, at Hartford Hospital. Born Jan. 6, 1952, in Willimantic, and raised in Pomfret, he was the son of the late Bernard and Lorraine (Michaud) Smith.
He graduated from Rutgers University with a bachelor’s degree in human communications and went on to receive an MBA from the Hartford Graduate Center.
He worked for many years in higher education at the Hartford Graduate Center, primarily in communications.
He concluded his career at Pratt & Whitney, working on employee development.
Don excelled in his profession by using his exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Don had several hobbies that he enjoyed.
He spent many years golfing and fishing with close friends and family members.
He was an avid card player, and especially enjoyed playing cribbage with his two daughters.
He played baseball during his time at Pomfret School and enjoyed rooting for the New York Yankees and the New York Giants.
He had a true passion for writing, often journaling and writing short stories or song lyrics.
Don also loved to dance and would never pass up a good slow dance.
Later in life, he spent much of his time with a group of friends that referred to themselves as The ROMEO’s “Retired Old Men Eating Out”. He was a funny, kind, and loving man.
He leaves his partner Janet Herrmann of Danielson; two daughters, Jami M. Smith (Brian Creamer) of Haddon Township, N.J., and Leah C. Caruso (Stephen) of Needham, Mass.; two sisters Christine M. Smith of Woodstock and Jane E. SmithRuta (Christopher) of Dayville; 4 granddaughters: Myla Caruso, Everly Caruso, and step-granddaughters Jayla Creamer and Amita Creamer; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and cousins.
Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 3 in Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church Street, Putnam.
The Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 4 in Most Holy Trinity Church.
Donations: Pomfret School, 398 Pomfret St., PO Box 128, Pomfret, CT 06258; the ASPCA (www.aspca.org).
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