Koehler pg 3 9-1-22
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Koehler joins
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POMFRET CENTER — Weiss, Hale & Zahansky Strategic Wealth Advisors (WHZ) hired Brandon Koehler as a Client Service Associate. Koehler assists clients with day- to-day operational needs in collaboration with WHZ’s financial advisors to ensure the best client experience and advancement of client goals.
Koehler is a recent graduate of UConn, where he earned a degree in economics with a minor in communications. Prior to joining WHZ, he served as Business Lead on UConn’s Formula Student racing team, the university’s flagship engineering organization while also working for UConn Athletics and the Town of Mansfield with a focus on operations and customer service.
“Thanks to his education in both economics and communications, Brandon brings an ideal combination of knowledge and skills to the role of Client Service Associate at our firm,” said WHZ Principal, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer Laurence Hale, AAMS, CRPS®. “His understanding of economics and finance, combined with his great communication skills and outgoing personality make him an excellent fit for helping to provide the best financial planning experience possible to our clients.”
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beauty pg 4 9-1-22
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A sunflower past its prime takes on a waxy look. Pomfret.
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cal pg 6 9-1-22
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Fri. Sept. 2
Woodstock Fair
WOODSTOCK --- The 161st Woodstock Fair starts at noon today and opens at 9 a.m. Sept. 3, 4 and 5. www.woodstockfair.com
Sun . Sept. 4
Sunflowers for Kids
POMFRET --- Sunflowers for Kids will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lapsley Orchard, Rt. 169, on the Brooklyn/Pomfret line. Sales of sunflowers and wildflowers, including pick you own, will benefit United Services Children and Family Programs. Free Children’s Activity at the event with USI’s Youth Service Bureau. 860-774-2020.
Sat. Sept. 10
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Common Sense: TLGV Town Commons and Greens” by Bill Reid at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Comedy Show
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present Scott Higgins Comedy All Stars at 7:30 p.m. Suggested audience 18-plus. $24. 860-928-7887.
Sun. Sept. 11
Concert
PASCOAG --- The Grace Note Farm and the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council will present Music at the Farm at 2 p.m. Jackson Schoolhouse Road. $30. 401-567-0354.
Fund-raiser Jazz
WINDHAM --- The Windham Free Library presenting Jazz in the Garden from 3 to 6 p.m. Music, food, drinks, auction. $60 presale/$65 at event. Benefits the library. https://thewindhamfreelibrary.org/jazz/
Fri. Sept. 16
Circle of Fun
PUTNAM --- St. Mary Church, Putnam will be holding its 50th Circle of Fun Sept. 16, 17, 18. The 49th was delayed by the pandemic. There will be free entertainment, great food, beverages, games and rides, as always.
Circle Taking Part
PUTNAM --- The Daughters of Isabella is taking part in the upcoming Circle of Fun at St. Mary’s Church Sept. 16, 17 and 18. They will have a large basket raffle, bake sale, tag sale and more.
Sun. Sept. 18
Lap the Lake
DAYVILLE --- The 10th annual NOW ~Lap the Lake~ Road Race & Walk fund-raiser. It’s a scenic 5K run and walk along private roads surrounding Alexander’s Lake. There is also a kids run. For info, to register or to be a sponsor, go to: nowinmotion.org
Sat. Sept. 24
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
Sun. Sept. 25
Car Cruise
BROOKLYN --- The Brooklyn Business Association and the Tri-State Cruisers will present the Brooklyn Car Cruise 2022 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Brooklyn Walmart. Benefits the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.
Fri. Sept. 30
Movie in the Park
PUTNAM --- Halloween Movie in the Park, Rotary Park. Rain date Oct. 14. discoverputnam.com
Sat. Oct. 1
Community Day
THOMPSON --- The 18th annual Thompson Community Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park. Rain date Oct. 8. 860-923-9440
Sat. Oct. 8
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present Connecticut State Historian Walter Woodward at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Thur. Oct. 27
Pumpkin Decorating
WOODSTOCK --- The Senexet Grange will hold a Pumpkin Decorating Contest from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There are three categories: Up to grade 4, Grades 5-8 and high school and adult.
Sat. Nov. 12
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Last Green Valley Notables & Notorious” by Bill Reid, TLGV chief ranger, at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Dueling Pianos
THOMPSON --- Foxwoods Resort Casino will present Dueling Pianos at 7 p.m. at the Raceway Restaurant & Banquet Hall. Benefits Day Kimball Healthcare At Home. daykimball.org/pianos.
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obits pg 6 9-1-22
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WOODSTOCK — Caroline Kenney, 28, died Aug. 18, 2022, at Baystate Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Mass., pain free after battling with Cystic Fibrosis.
Caroline was born in 1994 in Willimantic, the daughter of Jerry and Lisa (Hall) Kenney, and sister to Kaitlyn Kenney and Jason Kenney.
Caroline attended St. Mary School in Putnam, Class of 2008, The Woodstock Academy, Class of 2012, and received Highest Honors when graduating with her bachelor’s degree from Assumption College, Class of 2016.
Caroline worked as an editor for AARL. Although she worked as a full-time editor, her dream was to become a published author.
While attending St. Mary School, she was active in the community. She was the youngest female altar server at the time, was an active participant in and president of Interact, and enjoyed Photo Club.
Caroline also enjoyed playing softball on the St. Mary team and Little League team with her sister.
At Woodstock Academy, Caroline was in the top 5 in her class. She participated in climbing club, peer tutoring, National Honor Society, was co-captain of the Interact Relay For Life team, and found a love of pottery.
She thrived at Assumption College where she wrote for the Catholic Digest and was sponsored by role models she met at St. Mary School. Caroline also wrote for the college newspaper and became an English tutor. Assumption allowed her to visit one of her favorite locations in the world, London. There she felt in her element and loved to explore.
Those who worked with Caroline spoke highly of her dedication to her role and talent as an editor. When she was working in the office, she would leave people small messages and origami, letting them know that she had stopped by. Her career also allowed her to travel and attend conferences across the country.
Caroline was smart, spunky, mischievous, and kind. She loved giving gifts; she was thoughtful and knew exactly what to do to make you smile. Little did she know that she was the real gift to her family and friends. Caroline loved thunderstorms in the summer, going high speed on jet skis, anything London related, and having tea or coffee while catching up with friends or family.
She leaves her parents, Jerry and Lisa Kenney of Woodstock; her sister Kaitlyn Kenney of Wellesley Hills Mass.; her loving partner Anthony Devlin of Chicopee, Mass.; her brother Jason Kenney (Christine) of Fenton Mich.
The Mass of Christian Burial was Aug. 27 in St Mary Church of the Visitation, Putnam. Donations: Boomer Esiason Foundation at esiason.org/donate. Caroline was gifted a college scholarship through this foundation when she was attending Assumption College. Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St, Putnam.
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