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From left: Trevor Lamothe, Trout Unlimited's Steve Gerling and Carter Murawski put the Catch and Releae sign up in Rotary Park. Courtesy photo.
You may see some colorful new signs at popular fishing access sites in the northwest part of the Quiet Corner in the next few weeks.
The Thames Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited (TU), with the support of local sportsmen’s clubs, is launching a campaign to encourage more catch and release fishing.
Gary Lussier, president of the Thames Valley Chapter of TU, said: “The intent is not to discourage people who like to enjoy a fresh trout now and then (who doesn’t?) but to raise awareness of the benefits of catch and release with minimal harm to the fish.”
Figures from Andrew Bale of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection show about 120,000 freshwater licenses and permits being issued. This includes about 80,000 trout stamps. Plus who knows how many younger kids who don’t’ need licenses. At the same time the state stocks about 500,000 catchable size trout annually. According to Steve Gerling, coordinator of the project: “Fishing provides a truly great opportunity to enjoy the best of the outdoors But with those numbers it’s not hard to see why the lakes and streams can be quickly depleted of trout when many people keep their entire catch at every outing.”
He added: “The main message of the campaign is that more catch and release will yield better fishing for more of the season. Especially in the case of trout, this also increases the possibility of more “holdover” fish and ups the chances for natural reproduction in our lakes and streams. The signs give tips on how to minimize injury to your catch, and will even have a small pair of pliers attached for those who wish to bend down hook barbs at waterside.”
In addition to the Thames Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited, the following clubs added their endorsement and support to the effort: Putnam Fish and Game Club, Pomfret Rod and Gun Club, Eastern Ct. Sportsman’s Club (Ashford), Fin, Fur, and Feather Club (Chaplin) and Stafford Fish and Game Club.
All of these groups ask you to please consider Catch and Release. It makes for better fishing for everyone.
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The town of Putnam held Easter events at the Municipal Complex that included crafts, chocolate, the Easter Bunny and more. Woodstock's Recreation Department held festivities at Roseland Cottage including an egg hunt and a Peep diorama contest.
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Landon Marcoux, 4, of Putnam. Linda Lemmon photo
Easter Bunny and pals at Roseland. Courtesy photo.
Rarin' to go at Roseland. Courtesy photo.
Peep diorama at Roseland. Courtesy photo.
At the Putnam library cutout. Linda Lemmon photo
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Makes dean’s list
BOSTON — Corey Barry of Moosup has made the dean’s list at Wentworth Institute of Technology for the Fall 2021 semester. Founded in 1904, Wentworth Institute of Technology is a nationally ranked university offering career-focused education through bachelor’s and graduate degree programs in areas including engineering, architecture, computer and data science, life sciences, management, and design. Its 31 acres are situated in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston, Mass., within walking distance of several leading cultural, educational, sports, and medical hubs.
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Robert ‘Bob’ L. Gomes - services are set
PUTNAM — Robert “Bob” Louis Gomes, 85, of Putnam and Webster (Lake), Mass., died Jan. 9, 2022.
He was born Feb. 13, 1936, in Somerville, Mass., and was a 1953 grad of Dedham High School.
He married Carol (Papanti) Gomes and they had a daughter, Donna (Gomes) Gilbert of Thompson. Later he was married to Dianne (Kearns) Gomes.
Blessed with hands gifted in mechanics and music, he started his career at 15 at the neighborhood garage. In 1984 he opened Gomes Total Chrysler. In 20 years he transformed it from a small former gas station into a Chrysler Five Star showplace.
After that — retirement being a foreign word — he opened Woodstock Piano & Music.
He was known for working hard, projects, generosity, and always giving people a chance. He played six instruments by ear.
Lake Winnipesaukee was his favorite place; he built two island cottages there.
He celebrated 50 years as a Master Mason and was a former member of automobile organizations and the Putnam Rotary Club.
He was a member of the South Woodstock Baptist Church.
Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 22 at the Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam, with a Masonic Service at 7:30.
The Church Service is at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 23 at the South Woodstock Baptist Church, Roseland Park Road.
In lieu of flowers, donations: South Woodstock Baptist Church, PO Box 86, South Woodstock, CT 06281. Attn.: Trish. (in memo: “Camperships”). Why? We passed by a church summer camp each week and without fail he would talk about how wonderful it was when he went to church summer camp when he was a boy.
He wants to help children that otherwise might not get that experience of a lifetime he had. www.GilmanandValade.com.
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