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BROOKLYN — The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) has identified West Nile virus (WNV) infected mosquitoes in 17 Connecticut towns this season: Branford, Bridgeport, Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, Hartford, Ledyard, Milford, New Canaan, New Haven, Norwalk, Stamford, Stratford, Wallingford, West Haven, Westport, and Woodstock. There are no reported human cases of WNV so far this season.
Dr. Philip Armstrong, Medical Entomologist at the CAES, said “We anticipate further geographic spread and build-up of West Nile virus in mosquitoes, with increased risk of human infection, from now through September.”
With the identification of West Nile Virus-positive mosquitoes in northeast CT, the Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH) is reminding residents to take steps to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.
“West Nile virus is the most common mosquito-borne disease in the United States and reemerges every summer in Connecticut, so this news was expected,” said NDDH Director of Health Susan Starkey. “WNV can cause severe disease in humans. To help residents lower their risk of acquiring mosquito-borne illnesses, NDDH developed the SWAT campaign that offers tips to avoid being bitten.”
SWAT is an easy acronym to remember to prevent mosquito bites:
• Screens on doors and windows should be tight-fitting and in good repair; also use mosquito netting when sleeping outdoors or in an unscreened structure and to protect small babies when outdoors.
• Wear shoes, socks, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt when outdoors for long periods of time, or when mosquitoes are more active. Clothing should be light colored and made of tightly woven materials that keep mosquitoes away from the skin.
• Apply EPA-approved insect repellent according to instructions when going outdoors and minimize time outdoors between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
• Toss any standing water that may be collecting on your property. Water in wading pools, bird baths, buckets, barrels, flowerpots, pet dishes, and tire swings should be changed or emptied regularly. Clogged roof gutters should be cleaned.
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cal pg 6 8-25-22
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Wed. Aug. 24
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present, as part of its Art @ the Library series, “Women of the Northeast Celebrate Thompson, through Aug. 30. It includes artwork by three local artists, members of the Northeastern CT Art Guild Board of Directors: Elaine Turner, Pam Lee, and Angela Kasper. In the Display Case: Quiet Corner Garden Club: Growing with the Community.
Sat. Aug. 27
Yard Sale
CANTERBURY --- A yard sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Finnish Hall on Rt. 169, Canterbury Road.
Sat. Sept. 4
Sunflowers for Kids
POMFRET --- Sunflowers for Kids will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lapsley Orchard, Rt. 169, on the Brooklyn/Pomfret line. Sales of sunflowers and wildflowers, including pick you own, will benefit United Services Children and Family Programs. Free Children’s Activity at the event with USI’s Youth Service Bureau. 860-774-2020.
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.
Sun. Sept. 11
Fund-raiser Jazz
WINDHAM --- The Windham Free Library presenting Jazz in the Garden from 3 to 6 p.m. Music, food, drinks, auction. $60 presale/$65 at event. Benefits the library. https://thewindhamfreelibrary.org/jazz/
Fri. Sept. 16
Circle of Fun
PUTNAM --- St. Mary Church, Putnam will be holding its 50th Circle of Fun Sept. 16, 17, 18. The 49th was delayed by the pandemic. There will be free entertainment, great food, beverages, games and rides, as always.
Circle Taking Part
PUTNAM --- The Daughters of Isabella is taking part in the upcoming Circle of Fun at St. Mary’s Church Sept. 16, 17 and 18. They will have a large basket raffle, bake sale, tag sale and more.
Sun. Sept. 18
Lap the Lake
DAYVILLE --- The 10th annual NOW ~Lap the Lake~ Road Race & Walk fund-raiser. It’s a scenic 5K run and walk along private roads surrounding Alexander’s Lake. There is also a kids run. For info, to register or to be a sponsor, go to: nowinmotion.org
Sat. Sept. 24
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
Sun. Sept. 25
Car Cruise
BROOKLYN --- The Brooklyn Business Association and the Tri-State Cruisers will present the Brooklyn Car Cruise 2022 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Brooklyn Walmart. Benefits the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.
Sat. Oct. 1
Community Day
THOMPSON --- The 18th annual Thompson Community Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park. Rain date Oct. 8. 860-923-9440
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.
Thur. Oct. 27
Pumpkin Decorating
WOODSTOCK --- The Senexet Grange will hold a Pumpkin Decorating Contest from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There are three categories: Up to grade 4, Grades 5-8 and high school and adult.
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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obit pg 6 8-25-22
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PUTNAM — Joseph M. Hubert, 92, died Aug. 11, 2022 at home.
He was born Oct. 16, 1929, in Killingly, son of the late Roland and Yvonne (Houle) Hubert. He served honorably in the U.S. Air Force. Joseph lived in the area for most of his life; he thoroughly enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, sailing, and camping.
He leaves his longtime companion Mary Bartley; two sons Paul Hubert of Brooklyn, and Richard Hubert of Berlin, Mass.; his daughter Denise Basinet of Danielson; two grandsons, two great-grandsons, and one great-granddaughter. Joseph was predeceased by his wife Theresa (Quintal) Hubert; his sister Lillian Perreault and Rolande Magnan. Funeral arrangements are private. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster. Mass.
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hole pg 7 8-25-22
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Football Team Shuttle
Members of the Woodstock Academy football team shuttled golfers to the course prior to the 10th annual Centaur Classic Golf Tournament at the Quinnatisset Country Club in Thompson. Photo by Marc Allard.
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Hole-in-One
Westbrook resident Rick Atkinson recorded his first-ever hole-in-one. Photo by Samantha Romero/Woodstock Academy.
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It was a foursome that had traveled up from the Westbrook-area together.
On the way to the Quinnatisset Country Club in Thompson, Rick Atkinson and his three friends had discussed holes-in-one on a golf course.
That’s because Lance Abbott, one of those riding up with Atkinson, had a dream the night before that he was going to get one at The Woodstock Academy’s 10th annual Centaur Classic Golf Tournament.
The dream turned out to be somewhat prophetic with the exception that it was Atkinson and not Abbott who found the hole from the tee box on the par-3 15th hole at Quinnatisset.
“This is my first one,” Atkinson said proudly, standing next to the flag on the 15th hole.
Normally, a hole-in-one is a costly accomplishment for the person who puts it in the hole.
This one turned out to be a rewarding one as Atkinson became the proud recipient of a 1-year lease on a Ford Explorer from Putnam Ford Mercury.
“It took a while to get there,” Atkinson said with a laugh of his shot. “I hit it off to the right a little bit but I have a natural little hook and it bounced off the hill, we saw it going across the green, and then we kind of lost it.”
“It’s the first one that I ever witnessed and it was by accident,” said Brad Favreau who, along with Sean Saucier, organized the event. “I was just driving around, checking on stuff and had stopped at the hole. (Atkinson) hit the shot, it hit the bank perfectly and rolled down and in it goes. They could hear us yelling all the way over to the 18th hole. It was pretty cool.”
It was the first hole-in-one made in the history of the event.
In all, 148 golfers took part in the tournament.
“It all starts with the weather, that’s the key, and it was a beautiful day. It was warm, but not the hottest day of the week. That was a great turnout and everyone left with a good taste in their mouth. Everyone had a good time. It was a great day,” Favreau said.
The group that had the most fun was the quartet of Eric and Luke Whittenburg, Luke Milanese and Rick Dion who finished with a 53, 19 under par.
“Unbelievable,” Favreau said of the winning score.
The foursome eagled a couple of holes, birdied the others and had one par that came at the first hole.
They didn’t win by much.
George Amendar, Jason Gerum, Steve Keller, and Scott Johndrow finished one stroke back. Steve Bordua was closest to the pin on the seventh hole; Steve Whitley had the longest drive for the men, Lynn Converse had the longest drive among the women.
Marc Allard
Director of Sports Information
The Woodstock Academy
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