Directors pg 3 5-30-13
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Director elected
POMFRET — At the recent Pomfret Fire District annual meeting the budget for the fiscal year was set at 1 mil, which is the same as this year. The Board of Directors elected include: Dennis Morissette, Tim McNally, Marcia Williams, John Dinsdale, John Folsom, Derek May, Stanley Sheldon, Robert Wood and Scott Davis. Alternates elected are: Lesa Landry, James Fernstrom and Brett Sheldon.
Davis is the current chief of the Pomfret Fire Department, May is an assistant chief, Wood is a member of the Fire Police, and Dinsdale is the assistant chief of the Pomfret Ambulance, Fernstrom and Brett Sheldon are captains of the Pomfret Fire Department.
The Pomfret Fire District meets at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month at the fire station on Hampton Road. All welcome.
Honored pg 3 5-30-13
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Honored
PUTNAM — Anthony Osborn, RN, has been named employee of the month for May at Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH). He is a diagnostic imaging registered nurse at Day Kimball Hospital, which is part of the DKH integrated medical system.
Prior to joining DKH in September of 2000, Osborn spent 10 years working as an intensive care unit nurse. In his capacity as a diagnostic imaging nurse, Osborn is responsible for providing quality care in both in-patient and out-patient situations. He serves a wide range of patients, including pediatric, adult, elderly, acutely ill and chronically ill. Job skills include assessment, communication, teaching and leadership, while ensuring patient privacy, dignity and safety.
Osborn, who was born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, grew up in Innisfail, Queensland, Australia. Today, he lives in Woodstock with his wife, Christine.
Scout pg 3 5-30-13
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Shed installed
Youth Program Director Heather Logee with Hollis Smith after the dedication plaque is installed on the new zip line equipment shed. Courtesy photo.
Scout builds
zip line shed
POMFRET — Prospective Eagle Scout Hollis Smith recently completed his Eagle Scout project at the Windham County Outdoor Center. He designed and constructed an equipment shed to provide a dry, secure space to store zip line harness equipment at the landing site area on Second Pond. This eliminates the need for staff to transport the equipment up to the zip line area every day and keeps things “zipping” along that much faster.
Hollis is 17 years old and lives with his parents and his two younger brothers and a younger sister in Killingly. He is a senior at Killingly High School and plans to attend UConn next year to study mechanical engineering. He started his scouting experience as a cub scout in first grade. Hollis has come full circle in his scouting career, learning basic scouting skills as he earned his merit badges, but has reached the point where he is now teaching those skills to younger scouts. He is a member of Troop 25, led by Michael Dicolella. Hollis says that his scouting experience has also given him training in how to work with others, which he expects will serve him well in college and in his future career.
On the dedication plaque installed on the new shed, Hollis recognizes those who helped support his project with time, materials or money. Those recognized include the Colonial Baptist Church, Boy Scout Troop 25, Oneonta Fisheries, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Stedman, and Mrs. Helen Smith. Hollis’ grandfather, Philip Stedman, worked alongside his grandson throughout the construction; an opportunity to spend time together that they both enjoyed.
The 400 foot zip line is used by summer campers, aged 10 and older, at the Windham Tolland 4-H Camp during the regular camp season. It is also available on contract to participants of the Ragged Hill Woods Outdoor Center programs.
Calendar pg 4 5-30-13
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Wed. May 29
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- A retro art exhibit highlighting recycled and repurposed elements, "Flower Power: A Retro Art Exhibition," will be held from May 17 through June 23 at Celebrations Gallery & Shoppes on Rt. 169.
Fun Runs
W. THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Run starts on May 15 and runs through Sept. 18. The runs, which start at 6:15 p.m., are held on Wednesdays at the West Thompson Dam Entrance on Ravenelle Road. Distance is 3.1 and 1.44 miles. The Fun Run or walk is free and is open to everyone. Free T-Shirt once three events are completed. mayer.robert @sbcglobal.net.
Thur. May 30
Concert
PUTNAM --- The Putnam High School Spring concert will be held at 6 p.m. in Rotary Park. Free.
Arts Meeting
PUTNAM --- The Windham Arts – Putnam Area Program Committee meeting will be held at 9 a.m. at Victoria Station Café, 91 Main St. Bring wish list, upcoming events and any other programs you want Windham Arts to help publicize. 860-508-7252, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or sign up online.
Fri. May 31
Comedy
PUTNAM --- The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut Bradley Playhouse will present the comedy, "You Can't Take it With You," at 7:30 p.m. May 31, June 1, 7, 8, 14, and 15 and at 2 p.m. June 2, 9 and 16. $17 and $14. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org. 860-928-7887.
Rotary Golf
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club will present the Putnam Rotary Club Ronald P. Coderre Golf Tournament at the Connecticut National Golf Club.
Concert
E. WOODSTOCK --- The Quinebaug Valley Singers will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. at the E. Woodstock Congregational Church. Free. Freewill offering will be collected. Refreshments follow. 508-867-9144.
Sat. June 1
Trail Days
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Trails Committee and Thompson Recreation will host a Connecticut Trails Day Hike from 9 to 11 a.m., rain or shine, starting from the gazebo in Riverside Park. Easy 3.2 mile walk is on flat, handicap-accessible surface wandering through a historic mill village. Free. All welcome. Leashed dogs also welcome. 923-944.
Breakfast
DANIELSON --- The United Methodist Church on Spring Street will hold a Breakfast Extravaganza from 8:30 to 11 a.m. $8 adults; $5 for kids under 12. 779-2018.
Open House
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Open House for kids camp will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. June 1 and June 2 at 326 Taft Pond Road. From 1:30 to 2 p.m. June 1 there will be an informational Parent Panel on the benefits of Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp for kids.
Breakfast
DANIELSON --- The United Methodist Church will hold a breakfast extravaganza from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the church on Spring Street. $8, adults; $5 for kids under 12.
Tag Sale
THOMPSON --- Thompson Together and Thompson Recreation host the 2nd annual Town-wide Yard Sale. Rain date June 8. All Thompson residents, businesses & organizations are welcome to participate. There is a $10 registration fee to place your tag sale location on the map. Map registration deadline May 24.
Bike Fund-raiser
THOMPSON --- The second annual Bike Challenge to raise money for TEEG Summer Programs will be held June 1 and 2. Cyclists depart from TEEG and go 110 miles. To be an event sponsor or sponsor a rider or for more information, call TEEG at 923.3458 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Sun. June 2
Concert
SOUTHBRIDGE --- The Quinebaug Valley Singers will present a concert at 3 p.m. at the Elm Street Congregational Church. Free. Freewill offering will be collected. 508-867-9144.
Derby
N. GROSVENORDALE --- A Kids’ Fishing Derby & Field Day for ages 2 - 15 will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Valley Springs Sportsman's Club. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Rain or shine.
Tues. June 4
Senior Lunch
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Association will hold a potluck luncheon at noon at the Pomfret Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road. Bring a dish to share. All Pomfret seniors invited.
Thur. June 6
Art Guild
POMFRET CENTER --- The Northeastern CT Art Guild will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Audubon Center on Day Road. All welcome. 774-6580.
Fri. June 7
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Friday throughout downtown Putnam.
Concert
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Lori McKenna in concert at 7:30 p.m. $20 in advance; $25 at door. Call for info/tickets: 928-4948.
Sat. June 8
Farm Tour
WOODSTOCK --- Connecticut Open House Day Farm Tour from 1 to 3 p.m. at Fairview Farm on Rt. 171. Take a wagon ride to tour the dairy barn, learn all about what a cow eats in a day, visit the “milking parlor” where 40 cows at a time are milked, and see the big tractors that work the land.