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Woodstock Elementary/Middle
Everyday: Fruit. Monday: Chicken patties on buns. Tuesday: Bosco stix, marinara sauce. Wednesday: Chicken nuggets, brown rice, black beans. Thursday: Meatball grinders, zucchini. Friday: Pizza, corn.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday: Orange popcorn chicken rice bowls, broccoli. Tuesday: Macaroni and cheese, carrots, fruit. Wednesday: Pasta, meatsauce, spring vegetable medley, sherbet. Thursday: Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, fruit. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza, salad, fruit.
Putnam High
Monday: Orange chicken bowls or spicy chicken sandwiches. Tuesday: Waffle bar or bacon cheeseburgers. Wednesday: Hot dogs or three-cheese quesadilla. Thursday: Chicken burrito power bowl or calzone pizza boli. Friday: Pizza or calzone pizza boli.
Pomfret Community
Everyday: fresh fruit and veggies. Alt. Sunbutter & Jelly. Monday: Chicken patties on rolls. Tuesday: Sausage, egg and cheese on a bagel. Wednesday Turkey and cheese sandwiches. Thursday: Cheeseburgers. Friday: Pizza.
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Award Winners
At left: Maureen Nicholson, Pomfret's First Selectwoman and, at right: Dr. Kristen Xeller, each won a Community Service Award from the 4-H. Shown with each is 4-H Camp Director Heather Logee. Courtesy photos.
Two local women received Community Spirit Awards from the Windham County 4-H Foundation.
Maureen Nicholson and Kristen Xeller have been camp supporters not just this past year, but for many years, the foundation’s board said.
Xeller is a former camper and current camper parent and has been the camp doctor for five years. During the two years of the pandemic she helped to create and was consulted on all healthcare protocols and testing plans. She spent a lot of time on the phone and reviewing documents this past spring and summer with the camp director. In addition she continued to keep the camp health services running smoothly and ensuring that everyone is professionally cared for.
Nicholson has served as first selectman for almost seven years. She is a former camper parent and is a familiar face at many camp events, supporting the auctions, take-out meals programs and was the first to rent the lodge after its renovation. When the state Department of Energy and Environmental protection determined the Taft Pond Rd bridge needed repair, she was able to find funding to fix it rather than close it and made it happen before camp opened.
When the road washed out by horse camp, she was there immediately to look at the damage, notified Department of Transportation to close the road and was back early the next morning with sandwich board signs to direct people to camp that needed to get there that day.
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Wed. April 20
Probate Outreach
ASHFORD --- The Northeast Probate Court Community Outreach Event will take place from 10:30 to noon at the Ashford Senior Center on Tremko Lane. Free. All welcome.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present the“ 18th Annual Thompson Community Art Show: Springing Back” through April 29. It is a production of The Thompson Community Art Show Committee and the Thompson Recreation Department. 860-923-9779.
Probate Outreach
PUTNAM --- The Northeast Probate Court Community Outreach Event will take place from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Putnam Municipal complex Community Room. Free. All welcome.
Fri. April 22
'Young Frankenstein'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present The Mel Brooks Musical "Young Frankenstein" at 7: 30 p.m. April 24, April 23, April 29, April 30 and May 7 and at 2 p.m. April 24, May 1 and May 7. www.TheBradleyPlayhouse.org.
Sat. April 23
Race/Walk
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Camper Scamper 5K Race/Walk and 1 Mile Kid Run will start for kids at 9:30 a.m. and adults at 10. Walkers start immediately after runners. www.4hcampct.org.
Rabies Clinic
DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast will hold a rabies clinic from 2 to 3 p.m. at Quinebaug Valley Vet Hospital on Wauregan Road. $15 per animal. All animals need to on a leash or in a carrier. Cash or payable by check to Pet Pals. Appointments: 860-317-1720.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present “Bafflin Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. $10 for members; $20 for nonmembers. Register:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Race
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Camper Scamper 5K Race/Walk and 1 Mile Kid Run will be held today. Must pre-register. Drive through number and T-shirt pick up on April 22. Professionally timed by Last Mile Race Management. Register by April 1 to receive discount and free T-shirt. Go to www.4hcampct.org.
Open House
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Open HHHouse will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Parent Panel from 12:30 to 1 p.m.
Wed. April 27
Coyote Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present a program, “Coyotes in Connecticut” at 6:30 p.m. Call 860-963-6826 to register.
Probate Outreach
POMFRET --- The Northeast Probate Court Community Outreach Event will take place from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road. All welcome.
Thur. April 28
Auditions
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will be holding auditions from 7 to 9 p.m. April 28 and from 1 to 3 p.m. April 30 for Cinderella. www.TheBradleyPlayhouse.org/Auditions.
Fri. April 29
Spring Social
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will hold a Spring Social from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Pomfret Community School. It’s for PCS boys and girls in grades 3, 4 and 5. Parents must sign in and sign out when they drop off and pick up their children in the hallway outside of the cafeteria. Snacks and drinks will be available for $1 or less.
Sat. April 30
Beautification Day
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will be sponsoring its annual Beautification Day starting at Rotary Park. Rain date is May 1. Volunteer groups/community support needed. Sign up: 860-963-6834. Teams gather at Rotary Park at 8:30 a.m. to receive cleaning assignments and then from 11 a.m. to noon there is a volunteer appreciation lunch back at the park. Funded in part by The Last Green Valley and the Town of Putnam.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present “Virginia Rail Bird Walk” at 6 p.m. $10 for members; $20 for nonmembers. Register:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 860-928-4948.
Fri. May 6
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- This year the Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays returns to its roots --- celebrating the arts. Artists, vendors, performances and more will fill Main Street in downtown Putnam from 5 to 9 p.m. www.discoverputnam.com.
Scavenger Hunt
PUTNAM --- Northeast Opportunities for Wellness Inc. (NOW) and the Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center will hold a Family Scavenger Hunt from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sign in at 4:30 at the Hale YMCA and use your clue kit on Main Street in Putnam to find all the hidden destinations. Return your answer key at the NOW booth at First Friday on Main Street for a trophy. Register: www.NOWinMotion.org/events.
4-H Auction
POMFRET --- The 68th annual Windham County 4-H Auction & Tag Sale will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 6 and 7.
Sat. May 7
Wee Walk
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Salamander Search at the 3 B’s” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org
Tag Sale
POMFRET --- The 16th annual Pomfret Town-Wide Tag Sale will run from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and start the Pomfret Community School.
Yard/Bake Sale
ABINGTON --- The Abington Congregational Church and the Abington Social Library are teaming up for a yard sale, book sale and bake sale on May 7. Donations sought. If you have a lot to donate, call Lois Platt at 520-840-7253 to arrange drop off at the Tracy House (the building next to the library).
Thur. May 12
Warmup
PUTNAM --- A Tackle the Trail Stretch & Mobility for Runners will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. starting at Hale YMCA by Monique Wolanin, Tackle the Trail race director, for a warmup for the TTT event in October. All welcome.
Sat. May 14
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.
Fishing Derby
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club’s Noe Poulin Fishing Derby will be held at Rotary Park from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration is at 8 a.m. Age groups: 5 and under; 6 to 9; 10-12 and 13-15. Prizes for biggest fish, smallest fish, most unique fish and most fish caught.
Cornhole Tournament
DANIELSON --- The Killingly-Brooklyn Rotary, in conjunction with the Killingly Springfest, will hold its First annual Cornhole Tournament in the parking lot of Danielson Lodge of Elks on Center Street. Registration is at 10 a.m. and the fund-raiser tourney starts at noon.
Walk for Women
KILLINGLY --- During the Killingly Springfest, a Walk for Women will be held from 8:30 to 10 a.m. starting at Davis Park, Danielson. Honor women past and present with a refreshing walk around downtown. Recognize your loved ones with a special ceremony at the footbridge. Benefits the Woman’s Board at Day Kimball Hospital.
Fri. May 20
Book/Bake Sale
BROOKLYN --- Our Lady of LaSalette Church will hold a book and bake sale from 5 to 8 p.m. May 20 and from 9 a.m. to May 21 in the church basement, Rt. 6, near the Rt. 169 intersection.
Fri. May 27
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club’s Ronald P. Coderre Golf Tournament will be held at the Connecticut National Golf Club.
Sat. May 28
Cornhole Tournament
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will hold a cornhole tournament at noon at the Pomfret Recreation Park. Rain date is June 4. Double elimination style - team consists of two members. Every team is guaranteed to play at least 2 games. Min. of 12 teams needed to run the tournament; max. of 28 teams allowed. Bracket postings will be pulled out of a hat prior to the start of the event. We will provide the cornhole boards and bags. The fee is $30 per team. Prizes. Visit pomfretct.gov/recreation for the registration form.
Mon. May 30
Memorial Day Race
WOODSTOCK --- Woodstock Recreation’s 40th Annual Memorial Day 10K. It will start at 9 a.m. from the Woodstock Academy Fieldhouse Gymnasium. Race day registration from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. at the Fieldhouse Gymnasium. To register or for info: https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Woodstock/WoodstockMemorialDay10K. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Woodstock Fuel Assistance Program. 860-928-6595 x333.
Fri. June 3
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- This year the Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays returns to its roots --- celebrating the arts. Artists, vendors, performances and more will fill Main Street in downtown Putnam from 5 to 9 p.m. www.discoverputnam.com.
Sat. June 4
Farmers’ Market Opens!
PUTNAM --- Today the Putnam Saturday Farmers’ Market opens for the season and runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays through October at the Riverview Marketplace Pavilion on Kennedy Drive. www.putnamfarmersmarket.org.
Relay For Life
WOODSTOCK --- The American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay For Life of Northeastern CT fund-raising event will be held June 4 through June 5 at Roseland Park.
Fri. June 10
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Recreation Commission and Historic New England will present, as part of its annual Twilight Concert series, The Little Big Band from 7 to 8:30 (rain date: June 24) at Roseland Cottage. Free. 860-928-4074.
Sat. June 11
Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Tour of Watercure Distillery in Pomfret” at 10 a.m. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Sat. June 18
Cornhole Classic
THOMPSON --- The Quinebaug Valley Regional Rotaract Club will present its Cornhole Classic from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Thompson Speedway. Benefits Rotaract Club and NEPS. $50 per team. Register at: www.Qvrrotaractclub.com
Sun. June 12
Fishing Derby
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will hold its 22nd annual fishing derby at the Pomfret Rod & Gun Club. Check-in starts at 8 and fishing is from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch and awards. Rain date June 18. Worms or night crawlers only. If you catch a trout or bass a member of the club must take your fish off the hook. Casting contest, too. $5 per child. www.pomfretct.gov/recreation.
Fri. July 1
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- This year the Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays returns to its roots --- celebrating the arts. Artists, vendors, performances and more will fill Main Street in downtown Putnam from 5 to 9 p.m. www.discoverputnam.com.
Fri. July 29
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Recreation Commission and Historic New England will present, as part of its annual Twilight Concert series, Dynamite Rhythm from 7 to 8:30 (rain date: Aug. 12) at Roseland Cottage. Free. 860-928-4074.
Fri. Aug. 5
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- This year the Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays returns to its roots --- celebrating the arts. Artists, vendors, performances and more will fill Main Street in downtown Putnam from 5 to 9 p.m. www.discoverputnam.com.
Sat. Aug. 6
Wee Walk
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Bats at Lyon Preserve” will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org
Sat. Aug. 13
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Historic Mills of Pomfret” by Dick Symonds at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Fri. Aug. 19
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Recreation Commission and Historic New England will present, as part of its annual Twilight Concert series, Beck N’ Call from 7 to 8:30 (rain date: Aug. 26) at Roseland Cottage. Free. 860-928-4074.
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.
Sat. Oct. 1
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
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.
Sat. Nov. 5
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
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.
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Merrill joins
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Bank team
W. WARWICK, R.I. — Centreville Bank President and CEO Harold M. Horvat announced that Leland “Lee” Merrill has joined the bank’s leadership team as senior vice president, chief lending officer. In this role, Merrill is responsible for overseeing the commercial lending business throughout Rhode Island and Connecticut.
Merrill, whose experience in community and regional banking spans 25 years, comes to Centreville Bank from BankNewport where he served as executive vice president, COO and chief lending officer and most recently executive vice president, head of marine and recreational lending. Prior to that, he was a commercial lender at Citizens Bank.
Merrill earned an MBA in finance from the University of Rhode Island, Kingston, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Vermont in Burlington. He is also a graduate of the ABA’s Stonier Graduate School of Banking, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
Merrill serves as a board member for both the Newport County YMCA and the Providence Chamber of Commerce. He currently lives in Jamestown, R.I.
“Lee is well-known and respected in the commercial lending space and will be a tremendous asset to Centreville’s leadership team,” said Horvat. “We’ll rely on him for his deep experience and strong relationships particularly as we look to expand both our presence in local business lending and our team of commercial lenders.”
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