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Wed. Dec. 6
Toy Drive
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Police Department will hold its Stuff-a-Cruiser toy drive from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at WINY Radio. All new unwrapped toys will benefit the Putnam Family Resource Center Holiday Toy Drive.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library Friends of the Library will present, through their Art @ the Library series, the fourth annual Textile Artists Community Show through Dec. 26. 860-923-9779.
Nature Store
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will hold its annual Holiday nature Store Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Dec. 22. Gifts for all ages. Items include birdfeeders, bluebird and wood duck nest boxes, gardening gifts, games, jigsaw puzzles, field guides, freshly cut Christmas trees, winter decorations, evergreen sprays, beautiful jewelry, David Stumpo's watercolor art, David Bird's "Becorn" prints, and more.
Fri. Dec. 8
‘A Christmas Story’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “A Christmas Story” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 9, 15 and 16 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 10 and 17. $23 for adults; $20 for seniors, students, veterans and first responders. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org or 860-928-7887.
Sun. Dec. 10
Candlelight
POMFRET --- Pomfret School will present “Candlelight,” an evening of music and candle lighting, starting at 7 p.m. in the Clark Memorial Chapel. Doors open at 6:30. Refreshments follow in Hard Auditorium.
Mon. Dec. 11
Clothing Distribution
THOMPSON --- The Putnam Rotary Club’s Interact Club will distribute clothing from 3 to 5 p.m. at TEEG on Thatcher Road.
Sat. Dec. 16
Cookie Sale
BROOKLYN --- Our Lady of LaSalette Church on Rt. 6 will hold its annual Holiday Cookies Sold by the Pound and basket drawing from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church basement.
Sun. Dec. 17
Christmas Pageant
POMFRET --- The Christ Church’s annual Christmas Pageant will be at 10 a.m. at the Rectory School’s Tang Center.
Tues. Dec. 19
Book Launch
WOODSTOCK --- 58 Publishing House will launch “Because I Had to … A Collection of Columns” --- the book --- from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Inn at Woodstock Hill. Refreshments served. A selection of columns you read first in the Putnam Town Crier & Northeast Ledger, written by local author Kathy Naumann, are now compiled in book form. Books will be signed by the author and sold at the event.
Mon. Dec. 25
Merry Christmas
Thur. Dec. 28
Camp Game Day
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp is offering a Camper Game Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for kids ages 6-12. Games, food and fun during the holiday vacation week. $20 includes lunch and snacks. Outdoor gear required. Preregister by 12-22. 860-974-1122.
Sat. Feb. 10
Fire and Ice
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association and the Town of Putnam will present Fire and Ice around downtown.
Sat. April 20
International Day
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present International Day.
Sat. May 18
Fairy Fest
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present a Fairy and Magic Fest.
Sun. Aug. 11
Pluck a Duck
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present Pluck a Duck Aug. 11 and 12.
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Edeo Clark Jr., U.S. Army Airborne vet
PUTNAM — Edeo Clark Jr, 86, of Pomfret Street (Route 44) died unexpectedly Nov. 22, 2023, at Hartford Hospital in Hartford.
Born June 13, 1937, in his childhood home in Putnam, he was the son of the late Edeo Clark Sr., and Irene (Emond) Clark, who lived in Putnam. He attended Putnam High School where he played football with excellence.
He joined the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne, in 1957. After his time and service, he worked as an operating engineer until his retirement. He was well-known around Putnam. He especially enjoyed eating breakfast every morning at many local restaurants. He had a big heart, and personally helped people with no accolades wanted. He was a member and enjoyed attending High Pointe Church. He enjoyed opening his pool to all church families to stop in for a swim. He loved having visitors each day and talking under the shade trees.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Dwayne, Clark Sr., and his sister Carol Regis. He leaves his sons Michael Edeo Clark (Gretchen), Dr. Todd Christopher Clark (Kyong); four grandchildren Ashley Worthington, and Joshua Clark, Allison Taylor, and Phillip LaRochelle; four great-grandchildren Emma and Gracie Worthington, Lucas and Mason LaRochelle, he recently learned of a new baby boy, Beau Clark, expected in February 2024 that will carry on the Clark family name. He also leaves his sister, Naomi Regis, and two brothers Gerald and James Clark; nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service will be at 6 p.m. Dec.15 at High Pointe Church, 1208 Thompson Rd., Thompson. Donations: High Pointe Church. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.
Steven F. Baranski
POMFRET CENTER — Steven F. Baranski, 58, of Hampton Rd., died Nov. 30, 2023, at William W. Backus Hospital. Born in 1965 in Putnam, he was the son of Francis H. Baranski of Pomfret Center and the late Betty (Holgerson) Baranski.
Mr. Baranski worked as a truck driver for United Parcel Services.
He enjoyed golfing and fishing but, above all he treasured the quality time that he spent with his grandson, Bohdi Naylor.
He leaves his father, Francis H. Baranski of Pomfret Center; his daughter, Stacy M. Naylor (Joe) of Jamestown, RI; his sister, Joelle Guillot of Pomfret Center; grandson, Bohdi Naylor of Jamestown. He was predeceased by his mother, Betty (Holgerson) Baranski.
Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 7 in Most Holy Trinity Church, Pomfret. (Please meet directly at church). Donations: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 280285, E. Hartford, CT 06128.
Mark H. Miner
WILLIMANTIC — Mark H. Miner, 64, of Willimantic died Nov. 28, 2023. He was born in Willimantic, the son of the late Roger and Dorothe (Tuthill) Miner.
Mark loved playing with his nieces and nephews. He loved car racing and worked at the Lime Rock Raceway. Mark was devoted to his family and friends; helping wherever he was needed. He was a great traveler, making friends wherever he went. He worked for the telephone company for many years.
He leaves his siblings Pamela Berrea (Donald), John Collins (Diana), and Jacquelyn Collins; nieces and nephews. Mark was predeceased by his brother Eric Miner and sister Patrice Miner.
The Funeral was Dec. 5 at Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St. Willimantic, with burial following at Mansfield Center Cemetery. Donations: American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692 Dallas, TX 75284-0692.
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Thanksgiving service
PUTNAM — Congregation B’nai Shalom recently hosted the annual Greater Putnam Interfaith Council Thanksgiving service. About 50 people attended the event which included Baha’i, Christian, Jewish, Native American.
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Ben Ahmed continues to put up huge numbers for PSA’s Prep basketball team. Last week though, it only resulted in a split of two games for the Mustangs, currently ranked No. 1 in the country.
The 6-foot, 10-inch Ahmed, a member of the Class of 26, had 19 points and 17 rebounds in Friday’s rousing 85-75 win over Bradford, a game in which Ahmed made nine-of-10 shots.
Justin Johnson added 26 points and six assists for the top-ranked Mustangs (8-2), who also got 14 points and eight rebounds from Que Duncan.
“Ben’s a monster,” coach Tom Espinosa said. “When he gets it on the block or anywhere around the rim, he’s tough to handle. He’s been really good for us this year, and just building off what he did last year as a freshman.”
Ahmed put up big numbers Sunday afternoon too – 22 points and 15 rebounds, his sixth consecutive double-double – but PSA squandered a 14-point lead and fell 81-79 to New Hampton.
“Guys have to play hard,” Espinosa said after his team dropped to 8-3. “Prep school basketball, in New England, if you don’t play hard you’re going to lose. It’s as simple as that. We didn’t have enough guys play hard and I shouldn’t have played them as much as I did. This loss is on me because I let guys continue to play even though they weren’t playing hard. I won’t do that again.”
As for Ahmed, he now has 130 rebounds so far this season, the most for any PSA player through the first 11 games since Rundell Mauge had 190 back in 2007-08, the program’s first year of existence.
He also has 448 career rebounds to date, sixth-most in program history. He is on pace to shatter the career mark of 676, established by Dioubate from 2021-23, and could challenge Mauge’s single-season record of 408, set in 07-08.
Stephen Nalbandian
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Putnam Science Academy
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