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Wed. Oct. 6
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present Art @ the Library “Dialogues” exhibit by Ann C. Rosebrooks and Donna O’Scolaigh Lange through Oct. 30. In the display case for October is “Knitted & Crocheted Toys” by Jeanne Carita. 860-923-9779.
Fri. Oct. 8
Book/Bake Sale
BROOKLYN --- Our Lady of LaSalette Church, near the intersection of routes 169 and 6, will hold a book and bake sale from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 8 and from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 9 in the church basement. Masks suggested.
Sat. Oct. 9
Swedish Meatballs
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will hold a Swedish Meatball Supper, takeout only, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Reservations or info: 860-928-4293.
Mon. Oct. 11
Blood Drive
POMFRET CENTER --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at 1st Congregational Church of Pomfret.1-800-RED-CROSS.
Wed. Oct. 13
Pet Clinic
DANIELSON --- Pets Pals Northeast will hold a Community Pet Wellness Clinic from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at Owen Bell Park. No fee. Appointments required: 860-594-4500, ext. 6308. Masks required.
Thur. Oct. 14
Blood Drive
MOOSUP --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Moosup Fire Dept. 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Sat. Oct. 16
Walk
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road will present The Last Green Valley Walktober Walk to learn about naturalist author and photographer Edwin Way Teale from 10 a.m. to noon. Rain date: 10-noon Oct. 17. 860-928-4948.
Pumpkin Fest
PUTNAM --- The Great Pumpkin Fest will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Putnam and at Rotary Park. Food, music and much more.
Roast Beef Supper
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Lions Club 26th annual roast beef supper with Big Fella’s BBQ will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Valley Springs Sportsman Club. $15. Drive thru takeout only.
Sun. Oct. 17
Pumpkin Painting
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Elks on Edmond Street will hold a Community Pumpkin Painting Event from noon to 2 p.m. for ages 1 to 13. Everything provided and you can take the pumpkins home with you.
Thur. Oct. 21
Bird Walk
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret Center will present a Trail Wood Bird Walk at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood, Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sat. Oct. 23
Owl Banding Demo
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will hold a Saw-whet Owl Banding Demonstration at 7 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Bring a camera. $20 for CAS members; $30 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Rabies Clinic
DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast will hold a low-cost rabies clinic from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital on Rt. 2 on the Danielson/Plainfield town line. $15 cash per animal. Pre-registration and appointment required. No walk-ins. 860-317-1720.
Sun. Oct. 24
Trick or Treat
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Elks on Edmond Street will hold a Drive-thru Trick or Treat from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Scarecrow Contest
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Elks on Edmond Street will hold a Scarecrow Contest. Set up is from 9 to 10 a.m. and judging is at noon. Build a scarecrow for a chance to win a prize. Benefits CT Children’s Medical Center. Must bring your own materials. $5.
Tues. Oct. 26
Prostate Screening
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will offer a free Prostate Cancer Screening Event to eligible men from 1 to 4 p.m. in the urology medical specialty suite at Day Kimball Hospital. in Putnam. Registration is required and appointments are limited: 860-963-3848.
Fri. Oct. 29
Owl Banding Demo
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will hold a Saw-whet Owl Banding Demonstration at 7 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Bring a camera. $20 for CAS members; $30 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sat. Nov. 6
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
Sat. Nov. 12
Yuletide Festival
PUTNAM --- The Daughters of Isabella will hold its Yuletide Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church on Providence Street. They are seeking vendors. Table rentals are $35 if reserved before Oct. 20 or $40 after Oct. 20. 860 928 5014.
Fri. Nov. 26
Artists’ Open Studios
PUTNAM --- The Artists’ Open Studios of Northeast CT will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 26, 27, 28 and Dec. 4 and 5. www.aosct.org.
Sun. Dec. 5
Hospice Tree
Day Kimball Healthcare will present Hospice Tree of Life Ceremonies at 5 p.m. at locations around northeastern Connecticut. Benefit: Hospice & Palliative Care of NE CT. More Info:daykimball.org/treeoflife
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Centaurs pg 6 10-7-21
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Centaurs rally for
win in football
There were times Oct. 2 when things were looking pretty bleak for the Woodstock Academy football team. That’s what made its come-from-behind, 30-29, win over Waterford even more satisfying.
Battling illness, injury and fatigue, the Centaurs saw a 15-point lead they had built by the middle of the third quarter disappear.
Waterford quarterback Nathan Hynes darted his way through the exhausted Woodstock defense for a 65-yard score with 7 minutes, 21 seconds left to cut it to two, 23-21.
The Centaurs failed to move the ball on their next possession but tried to go for it on a fourth-and-11 from their own 28-yard line. Quarterback Ethan Davis’ pass fell incomplete.
It took the Lancers seven plays to find the end zone. Running back Justin Saad carried the ball in from three yards out and Waterford was suddenly up, 29-23.
“There were some dark moments,” said coach Sean Saucier. “That was the momentum swing that I didn’t know if we could recover from.”
The Centaurs were missing players like leading receiver Carter Saracina who had suffered an injury earlier in the half. Another receiver, Braiden Saucier, was cramping up and there were plenty more where that came from.
“We were a mess, I’m not going to sugar coat it,” saucier said. “(Offensive coordinator) Connor Elliott, God Bless him, was literally drawing up plays showing (the players), you do this and you do that. That last drive was sandlot football. We had guys out of position.”
But Woodstock still had Davis. Following the kickoff, the Centaurs started on their own 20. Two incomplete passes and a 5-yard run by Davis (12 carries, 76 yards) left the Centaurs with a 4th-and-5 at their own 25.
Left with no choice, the Centaurs had to go for it. Davis got enough time to look down field and saw Parker Anderson.
Anderson tipped it up in the air and back to himself and caught it at the Waterford 45-yard line. A pass to Jackson Goetz (6 catches, 121 yards) gained 12 more to the 33.
One incompletion to Goetz later, Davis (17-for-28 passing, 262 yards) again looked for his fellow senior.
“The (Waterford defender) didn’t really cover me at all until the last second so I had enough space to catch it,” Goetz said. Goetz caught it, his third touchdown of the game, with 1:06 to play. Goetz also hauled in a 42-yard touchdown pass late in the first half and another from 22 yards out early in the third quarter. With the scored tied Goetz kicked the extra points.
He had hit a 36-yard field goal in the third quarter but had also had an extra point blocked in the game.
The Centaurs (3-1, 2-0 ECC Div. II) stopped the Lancers in five plays and breathed a sigh of relief as they walked away with the win.
It’s something that four years ago, likely would not have happened, but a lot has changed.
“Insanely. It has changed a crazy amount since I was a freshman. I can’t describe it. It’s just dedication and hard work,” Davis said.
“What a day,” Saucier said. “It’s been a long journey with these kids, with this group. They came in as freshmen in my second year and we struggled at the varsity level at that time but they were fantastic at froshmore. This is a special kind of group, that once every 10 years kind of group.”
“We have to regroup, see what we have left, figure out Montville (Oct. 8) and then head into the bye week and try to get some guys healthy,” Saucier said.
Marc Allard
Director of Sports Information
The Woodstock Academy
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Obits pg 6 10-7-21
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Sara Burke Laughlin
Sara Burke Laughlin, 69, died Oct. 1, 2021, in Providence.
Sara was the daughter of sculptor Ruth F. Laughlin and noted anthropologist William S. Laughlin. Born in Spokane, Wash., Sara was raised in Madison, Wisc., spending much of her time in exotic locales from an isolated camp in Idaho to islands in Alaska and even Copenhagen, Denmark.
She eventually settled on Quaddick Lake in Thompson where she worked tirelessly to support her community.
To each role in her life—from biology teacher, to WIC employee, to archeologist, to gestalt life coach, to mother—Sara brought kindness, commitment and compassion.
A lover of string figures, cooking shows and endless notetaking, Sara deeply valued her friends and her family and always made time for them. Throughout her 15 years with amyloidosis, Sara was unwavering in her positivity — inspiring all around her to be more present.
Predeceased by her parents and sister, Leslie Laughlin, she leaves her eldest son, Jonathan Garrison (Stephanie) of Portland, Ore., and her younger son Christopher Garrison (Hannah) Garrison of Providence; grandchildren: Ian, 15, son of Jonathan and his former wife Heather Garrison, and the children of Christopher and Hannah, Camilla, 11, and Isaac, 8.
The family will hold private services.
Donations: Thompson Together, 988 Quaddick Town Farm Road, Thompson, CT 06277.
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Sara Burke Laughlin
Sara Burke Laughlin, 69, died Oct. 1, 2021, in Providence.
Sara was the daughter of sculptor Ruth F. Laughlin and noted anthropologist William S. Laughlin. Born in Spokane, Wash., Sara was raised in Madison, Wisc., spending much of her time in exotic locales from an isolated camp in Idaho to islands in Alaska and even Copenhagen, Denmark.
She eventually settled on Quaddick Lake in Thompson where she worked tirelessly to support her community.
To each role in her life—from biology teacher, to WIC employee, to archeologist, to gestalt life coach, to mother—Sara brought kindness, commitment and compassion.
A lover of string figures, cooking shows and endless notetaking, Sara deeply valued her friends and her family and always made time for them. Throughout her 15 years with amyloidosis, Sara was unwavering in her positivity — inspiring all around her to be more present.
Predeceased by her parents and sister, Leslie Laughlin, she leaves her eldest son, Jonathan Garrison (Stephanie) of Portland, Ore., and her younger son Christopher Garrison (Hannah) Garrison of Providence; grandchildren: Ian, 15, son of Jonathan and his former wife Heather Garrison, and the children of Christopher and Hannah, Camilla, 11, and Isaac, 8.
The family will hold private services.
Donations: Thompson Together, 988 Quaddick Town Farm Road, Thompson, CT 06277.
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