Drugs pg 4 11-4-21
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PUTNAM — The recent national Prescription Drug Take Back event pulled in 107 pounds of unused and unwanted prescription drugs, according to Romeo Blackmar, Substance Abuse Program Director at the Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center. Thirty-five cars came through the drive-thru drop off.
Traditionally, he said fewer pounds are collected in the fall and more in the spring.
Captain Justin D. Lussier of the Putnam Police Department said that 107 pounds is “on par with what we usually do. We pretty consistently get between 100-125 pounds." In addition to the drive-thrus in April and October, there is a collection bin in the lobby of the police station that is open 24/7. Lussier said that anywhere from 20 to 40 pounds are collected annually in that bin. He added that the DEA incinerates what is collected at the Lisbon incinerator.
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Trick pg 4 11-4-21
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The rain didn't stop 1500 trick or treaters Oct. 30 in downtown Putnam. Clockwise from top left: Claire Alexander and her dad, Daniel Alexander of Dayville. Mahalia Winsey (left), Aaliyah Winsey with dad Maurice. Xzavier Ludka (dinosaur) and Naiya Ashton. Quinn Poisson and Cash Poisson. More photos Wed. night on FB, Putnam Town Crier & Northeast Ledger. Linda Lemmon photos.
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Sat. Nov. 6
Clothing Giveaway
PUTNAM --- IHSP Nu2U Clothing Closet will be holding a free clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon at the Living Faith United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Free clothing, all ages, winter and summer. Bring bags. All welcome.
Roast Pork Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will hold a Roast Pork Dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at its Livery Street parking lot entrance. Take out only. $15 for adults; $5 for kids under 12. 860-928-4405.
Food Drive
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Proprietor’s Food Drive to benefit the TEEG Food Pantry at Pomfret will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Representatives from the Pomfret Historical Society will be there to collect donations of nonperishable food items at the Pomfret Senior Center, Mashamoquet Road.
Comedy
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present Scott Higgins Comedy All Stars at 7:30 p.m. 18 and older audience suggested. $24. 860-928-7887.
Fri. Nov. 12
‘All Together Now’
PUTNAM --- Theatre of Northeastern CT Bradley Playhouse will produce their own local production of Music Theatre International’s All Together Now!: A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12, 13 and 14 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 14. The fund-raiser features songs from musicals. For more info on tickets, go to: thebradleyplayhouse.org/alltogethernow/
Sat. Nov. 13
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.
Author Series
PUTNAM --- Putnam resident and poet, Brad Davis will host the inaugural event of the Putnam Library Author’s Series (PLAS) at 1 p.m. at the Putnam Public Library. Guest writer is Ham Martin, a longtime resident of Woodstock, and author of the novel Talk Radio.
Volunteer Day
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center of Pomfret will hold Volunteer Day at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road from 9 a.m. to noon. Bring gloves, rakes, clippers or spades if you have them. No experience needed. 860-928-4948.
Sun. Nov. 13
Concert
PASCOAG --- Grace Note Farm and The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council will present Music at the Farm at 2 p.m. at the farm, Jackson Schoolhouse Road. $30. 401-567-0354.
Mon. Nov. 15
Art & Book Sale
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center of Pomfret on Day Road will hold an artwork and book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 15 to 21. 860-928-4948.
Wed. Nov. 17
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8:30 am. To 1:30 p.m. and from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Putnam Elks on Edmond Street. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Fri. Nov. 19
Walk & Campfire
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present “Full Beaver Moon Walk and Campfire from 8 to 10 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Register: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Free to CAS members; $5 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sat. Nov. 20
Hazardous Waste
POMFRET --- A Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pomfret Community School. This is for household hazardous waste only and is only for Woodstock and Pomfret residents. Bring driver’s license. For list of eligible waste, go to the Town of Woodstock CT FB page.
Mon. Nov. 22
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.
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
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. 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 6 11-4-21
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Ellen M. Ashton
PUTNAM — Ellen M. Ashton, 72, of Putnam, entered into eternal rest Oct. 17, 2021, at Bickford Healthcare. She was born Feb. 7, 1949, in Webster, daughter of the late Thomas Sterczala and Gladys Ashton. She changed her last name to Ashton in 1993.
She was a graduate of Bartlett High School, Class of 1967 and was captain of her softball team.
Ellen attended Atlantic Union College for a year, and later graduated cum laude from Worcester State College with a degree in elementary education in 1979.
She later attended David Hale Fanning Trade School as a nursing student and graduated in 1988.
Ellen was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse for more than 26 years at Webster Manor and Webster House nursing homes.
In her free time, she enjoyed activities at the local senior center and YMCA, watching the Hallmark channel, and spending time with her canine and feline companions.
She also loved traveling and made trips to Florida, Washington, D.C.; Lancaster, Penn.; South Korea, Ireland, the British Isles, and the Caribbean.
Ellen was a faithful member of Quinebaug Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
She leaves two daughters, Christine Ashton and Deborah Wiik (David), all of Putnam; her brothers, James Maynard of Sturbridge, Mass., and William Sterczala of Worcester; and her nephew and four nieces. In addition to her parents, Ellen was predeceased by her brothers, Thomas Sterczala and Arthur Maynard, and her sister, Charlotte Sterczala. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away—Revelation 21:4. Services will be private, at the convenience of the family. Windsor Locks Funeral Home.
George R. Axtell
N. GROSVENORDALE — George Axtell, 74, of North Grosvenordale, died Oct. 23, 2021, in Hartford Hospital. Born in 1947 in New London, he was the husband of Joan (Worrell) Axtell. George previously worked at Kaman Aerospace and Laframboise Well Drilling. He loved watching the Red Sox and camping in New Hampshire. He was always on the go and enjoyed visiting friends and family, offering laughs and support. He had a great sense of humor.
He leaves two sons, Phillip (Amber)Axtell of Thompson and George (Tracy) Axtell of Webster; his two daughters, Lena (Gary) Fredericks of Dayville and Annie (Toby) Ciukaj of N. Grosvenordale; three siblings, Jerry, Jim, and Rita; and 14 grandchildren, George, Ryan, Evan, Dylan, Mathew, Sybella, Amya, Jase, Ophelia, Margaret, Louis, Bennett, Liliana, and Henry; and his dog, Charlie. George is predeceased by his sister, Joanne. The Funeral Service was Oct. 29 in Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church Street, Putnam.
Jason J. Becker
PUTNAM — Jason Becker, 21, an avid animal lover and life-long resident of Putnam, died Oct. 28, 2021, at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester. Jason was born Oct. 12, 2000, in Putnam and was a lifelong area resident. A student at the Putnam Public School system, Jason graduated third of his class in 2018. After graduation he was accepted into UConn Storrs to study computer science where he completed one year before switching over to Quinebaug Valley Community College due to the pandemic. He loved math, science, and physics, pretty much anything with numbers and a complex problem. Jason was an animal lover and always prioritized his pets over his love of video games. Jason aspired to a profession in the IT industry focusing on Network Administration and was always interested in how the internet worked.
He leaves his parents, Michael and Gloria (Roman) Becker; his brothers Danilo Rodriguez and Shaun Becker; his sister Laura (Rodriguez) Caouette; his mémère Frances Becker; his aunts Kathy Becker, and Sandy (Becker) Ouellette; and nieces Emmy and Mia. Jason also leaves behind his two faithful companions who he raised and cared for: guinea pig, Venus, and Chihuahua, Nova.
Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at Gillman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam. Donations: S.P.C.A of Connecticut, 359 Spring Hill Rd., Monroe, CT 06468.
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