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The first-place team. Courtesy photos.
The second-place team from the Putnam Rotary Club. From left: Scott Pempek, Fred Chmura, Rande Chmura, Jake Dykeman, Elizabeth Williams, Joell Guillot and Steve Adams.
Hard-fought, yet
fun, trivia contest
nets $7,500
PUTNAM — The Quinebaug Valley Regional Rotaract Club’s 9th annual Trivia Night tip toed through the decades, had fun, but more importantly raised $7,500 recently.
The funds go toward five $1,000 scholarships, according to Rotaract President Elle Goslin.
The highly competitive, yet fun-filled event also provides donations to local nonprofits.
The event had 15 teams ranging from 5-8 members, raffle baskets donated by local businesses and residents, and decade-themed trivia.
Goslin said, “We are blown away by the success of this event since it was the first one back in person since 2019. We want to thank all of our sponsors, Tayler Shea and Shannon Fagan (Trivia Night co-chairs), our entire QVR Rotaract club, and our fantastic trivia teams; without them, this event would have never happened. We cannot wait until next year’s 10th Annual Trivia Night!”
Winners included:
1st place: The Decade Destroyers (Deanne Fagan, Shawn Fagan, Karen Hayes, Steve Hayes, Tina Chahanovich, and Steve Chahanovich)
2nd place: Swamp Yankees – the Putnam Rotary Club (from left: Scott Pempek, Fred Chmura, Rande Chmura, Jake Dykeman, Elizabeth Williams, Joelle Guillot and Steve Adams).
3rd place: Members Only (James Newman, Chris Viens, Kim Newman, Jessica Gervais, Brent Bussey, Danny Perez, Lauren Perez.
Costume Contest Winner: Byrnes Broads
Sponsors included: bankHometown, Archambault Insurance Associates, Byrnes Agency, Rawson Materials, Jewett City Savings Bank, Gerardi Insurance, Linemaster Switch Corp., JB Concrete, and Chace Building Supply.
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Photo by Valentine Iamartino, NOW board member.
POMFRET — Who doesn’t love learning, food and fun?
Northeast Opportunities for Wellness (NOW) recently partnered with Chef Ian of Grill 37 to host a Free Family Dinner & Healthy Cooking Exposition powered by the Putnam Area Foundation.
The evening began with a complimentary family dinner followed by a cooking demonstration and question and answer segment for adults with Chef Ian.
While parents were learning how to use an entire chicken for multiple different meals, children ages 2 – 14 worked with the NOW staff and volunteers building baked stuffed apples and veggie pizzas. More than 40 attended.
After dinner, one family won the door prize, a brand-new Crockpot.
All of the families left with a $25 gift card to buy the ingredients needed to replicate the healthy family-friendly dinners that Chef Ian demonstrated.
Families were also given a healthy recipe packet and educational materials regarding childhood nutrition, health, and wellness.
NOW Executive Director Tayler Shea said: “Children and families were given a unique opportunity at this clinic to form bonds with other families over a delicious dinner, learn new healthy cooking habits, and head home with the resources needed to begin implementing these healthy habits. I am beyond grateful for Chef Ian of Grill 37 for donating his time and knowledge while welcoming all of the families into his restaurant and the Putnam Area Foundation for funding this event and making it possible.”
For more information on future events and programs offered by NOW, visit www.NOWinMotion.org.
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WWII U.S. Army Air Corps veteran and American Legion Post #13 member Carl Eisen, right, is presented a plaque by Post #13 Commander Michael S. Vassar. Eisen was honored on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2021 in a ceremony at Marley’s Pub in the Black Dog Restaurant in Putnam. (Photo courtesy WINY Radio)
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Dean’s list
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The following local students were named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Springfield College: Darren Jenks, Pascoag, environmental science; Luke Bourque, Pomfret Center, health science; Arielle Johnson, Pomfret Center, health science/occupational therapy; Alexa Sendley, Chepachet, health science/occupational therapy; Jordyn Staveski, Woodstock, health science/occupational therapy; Chelsey Castle, Pomfret Center, health science/pre-physician assistant; Haley Fettig, Thompson, health science and pre-physical therapy; Sidney Ratliff, N. Grosvenordale, mathematics; Derek Griffiths, Killingly, sports management.
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