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Enhancing Programs
From Left to right, Lynn Bourque, senior vice president and branch administrator of Putnam Bank; Tom Borner, president and CEO of Putnam Bank; Lois Bruinooge, executive director of TLGV and Kyle Gregoire, community and donor relations manager of TLGV. Courtesy photo.
DANIELSON — Putnam Bank and the Putnam Bank Foundation’s generosity continues to enhance programs throughout The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor.
Putnam Bank is the exclusive sponsor of Acorn Adventures, kid-friendly programs offered by The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) every month of the year where children and their families can learn to letterbox, track animals; see sun spots and much more. Putnam Bank’s $1,500 sponsorship has allowed TLGV to expand the programs and give children the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in a safe and educational way.
Putnam Bank also provided a $1,000 Gold Sponsorship of Tastes of the Valley, TLGV’s largest fund-raiser and the original farm-to-table event of the region. Tastes of the Valley showcases local farms and orchards by pairing products grown, raised and created in The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor with top-notch, local restaurant chefs. This year featured a sit-down dinner featuring special guest “Farmers at your Table” to help bring new meaning to farm-to-table cuisine.
The Putnam Bank Foundation is a major sponsor of the 28th Annual Walktober with a $3,000 donation. Putnam Bank has supported Walktober since 2001 and has helped it grow from one “Walking Weekend” into the six-week-long celebration that Walktober has become today.
“At Putnam Bank we believe in community and supporting events that enrich the area and the lives of those of us fortunate enough to live here,” said Tom Borner, president and CEO of Putnam Bank. “The Last Green Valley’s Walktober is a perfect example of what makes this corner of New England such a wonderful place. We are pleased to support these events that so many can enjoy.”
“Putnam Bank has been a major supporter of The Last Green Valley for many years,” said Lois Bruinooge, executive director of TLGV. “Its contributions help us ensure our programming can not only continue but be enhanced to meet the needs of the region. Walktober is our signature event, Acorn Adventures serve a need for families throughout the National Heritage Corridor and Tastes of the Valley is our largest fund-raiser. Each of these programs is critical for our organization and Putnam Bank has stepped up yet again to help us.”
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Wed. Oct. 17
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Library will present Art @ the Library, “Things, Stuff and The What Not” photography by Virginia Chase through Oct. 29.
Photo Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Nature’s Inspiration,” a photography exhibit by Aaron Bourque and Deborah Eccleston, through the end of October at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.
Thur. Oct. 18
Art Reception
DANIELSON --- The Eastern Connecticut State University Art Faculty Show will run through Nov. 1. An opening reception will be held at 5 p.m. today at the QVCC SPIROL Gallery.
Fri. Oct. 19
Teen Weekend
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Road will hold a Teen Weekend from 5:30 p.m. Oct. 19 to 9 a.m. Oct. 21. For teens 13 – 17. Bring your own pumpkin to carve. $50. Preregister by Oct. 9: 860-974-3379.
'Unexpected Guest'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present a drama, "The Unexpected Guest" at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19 and 20 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 21 at the playhouse on Front Street. 860-928-7887.
Sat Oct. 20
Pumpkin Fest
PUTNAM --- The Great Pumpkin Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. around downtown Putnam.
Tackle Trail
DANIELSON --- QVCC will hold the annual Tackle the Trail fund-raiser 20-mile trail race. It’s open to individuals or up-to-five person relay teams. Race begins in Pomfret, ends in Willimantic. Runners enjoy a post-race party sponsored by Michelob Ultra. Register: www.qvcc.edu/tacklethetrail. No race day registrations. Benefits local students at QVCC.
Preserve Walk
WOODSTOCK --- The Wyndham Land Trust will hold a Walktober Rapoport/Spalding Preserve Walk from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Calkins Rd, Please park respectfully at the end of Calkins Rd. - off Joy Road - by #129 Calkins Rd. easy 2-mile walk. Bad weather will cancel. Leashed dogs welcome.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret will present “Nature Sketchbook Journaling” from 9 a.m. to noon at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Call 860-928-4948 to register and for a list of materials to bring.
Harvest Fair
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present its Harvest Fair from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Rabies Clinic
DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, is holding a low cost rabies clinic from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital on Rt. 12. No appointment necessary. $12 cash per animal. All animals must be on a leash or in a secured carrier. If available, bring prior proof of rabies vaccination. 860-317-1720.
Steak Supper
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Independent Fire Company No. 1 Inc. will hold an all you can eat steak supper at 6:30 p.m. at the firehouse. $20. No tickets at the door. 860-974-0256.
Sun. Oct. 21
Cornhole Tournament
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Project Graduation Class of 2019 will hold its first annual Cornhole Tournament fund-raiser from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Roseland Cottage. $40 per team - $50 day of registration. Must be 14 years or older to take part. Register at Eventbrite.com
Mon. Oct. 22
Exercise Group
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday in the Woodstock Town Hall large meeting room on the lower. Minimum fee. Local seniors welcome. Please check the town website www.woodstockCT.gov for current schedule or call 860-928-6595.
Tues. Oct. 23
Blood Drive
DANIELSON --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at Westfield Congregational Church on Main Street. 1-800 RED CROSS.
Thur. Oct. 25
Fund-raiser
Jessica Tuesday’s and Boston Harbor Distillery will present an evening of fine food and spirits at 6 p.m. at Jessica Tuesday’s. $50 per person. Benefits The Woodstock Academy Project Graduation. Tickets at Jessica Tuesday’s and
Trivia Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions will hold a Trivia Challenge at 7 p.m. at the Crossings Restaurant. The charity that night will be the Putnam Aspinock Historical Society
Lecture
DANIELSON --- QVCC will present a lecture, “Lyme Borreliosis and Related Tick-borne Diseases - What you don't know CAN hurt you!” presented by Dr. Beatrice Szantyr at 12:30 p.m. at the Robert E. Miller Auditorium.
Fri. Oct. 26
Trick or Treat
PUTNAM --- Trick or Treat on Main Street will be held from 5 to 7 p.m.
Sat. Oct. 27
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret will present “Saw-whet Owl Banding” at 8 p.m. Oct. 27, Nov. 3 and Nov. 10 starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Bring camera. Rescheduled if inclement weather. $15 CAS members; $25 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Mustang Madness
PUTNAM --- Putnam Science Academy will present Mustang Madness at 6 p.m. at the PSA gym. Night of fun activities. Doors open at 5. Free.
Craft-Story Time
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Public Library will hold an Autumn Story and Craft for children ages 3+ at 10:30 a.m. Register by Oct. 20 at 860-974-0125.
Mon. Oct. 29
Blood Drive
DANIELSON --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Quinebaug Valley Community College on Maple Street. 1-800 RED CROSS.
Blood Drive
POMFRET CENTER --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Pomfret on Rt. 169. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Tues. Oct. 30
Prayers
PUTNAM --- All are invited to a special Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose Rosaries and Devotions in support of all human life, from conception to natural death, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Adoration Chapel behind St. Mary Church of the Visitation.
Devotional
DANIELSON --- All invited to a special Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose Holy Mass and devotions in support of all human life, from conception to natural death, at 9 a.m. at St. James Church on Franklin Street.
Discussion
DANIELSON --- QVCC will host a Red Flag Finale Event - October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, supportive discussion at 5 p.m. in W100.
Forum
DANIELSON --- The Quinebaug Valley Community College Cultural Programming Committee presents a Hispanic Heritage Month event, this is Our Home: Voices from the Immigrant Rights Movement, a discussion featuring Kristin Fortier, Vania Galicia, and Chris Vials, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Windham Technical High School location, 210 Birch St., Willimantic. All welcome. Free.
Thur. Nov. 1
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The PAWS Cat Shelter Fund-raiser will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at The Crossings Restaurant and Brew Pub on Main Street. A portion of dinner proceeds will be donated to PAWS.
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Crossing Over
These ginkgo leaves in downtown Putnam show that summer is crossing over to fall. More photos on page 6. Linda Lemmon photo.
Centaurs
work on
Div. I title
While the Woodstock Academy girls’ soccer team was a virtual lock to win its Eastern Connecticut Conference Division I title, the boys’ soccer team needed a little help.
A 3-1 loss to Bacon Academy Oct. 12 on a wet field in Colchester meant the Centaurs had to hope that the Bobcats would do them a little favor and beat front-running Ledyard Oct. 16 (the game ended too late for this edition).
If that happened and if the Centaurs (7-5-1, 5-2 ECC Division II) beat Waterford, also on Oct. 16, the division would end in a three- way tie for the regular season title.
Brady Noniewicz gave the Bobcats the lead early in the match when a low save by Jack Lotter got away from the Centaurs’ keeper and Noniewicz stuffed in the rebound.
The Centaurs regained the momentum when both Chase Anderson and Aaron Johnson had good opportunities.
“They kept working and got their reward,” said Centaurs coach Paul Rearden.
Doug Newton was fouled by Bacon Academy about 25 yards away from its net. Sean Rearden took the free kick and found the back of the net.
The match went into halftime tied as another good chance, a header by Anderson, was popped up just a little too high and went over the crossbar.
The sun made it tough on the Centaurs in the second half.
The Bobcats were awarded a corner five minutes into the half which was cleared. But it was volleyed back in.
“With the blinding sun right behind the ball, everyone, including our keeper (Isidro De Icaza), was unsighted and helpless to stop it from going in,” said Paul Rearden.
Just five minutes later, Noniewicz again found himself in a good position to make a play.
Bacon Academy was awarded another corner and the Centaurs again found themselves staring into the sun.
Noniewicz took advantage and slipped in, glancing it off his head inside the near post.
“The boys regrouped and fought to get back in,” Paul Rearden said.
Anderson misfired on another and Reid Butler’s attempt was stopped by Bacon Academy keeper Ioannis Valkanos.
“It wasn’t our day,” Paul Rearden said. “They all gave 110 percent and you couldn’t fault anyone for their effort, but things just went against us. Bacon Academy did well and the game was played with respect on both sides.”
The Centaurs kept their hopes alive for a share of the ECC Division II regular season title on Wednesday by knocking off the previously undefeated, in division play, Ledyard Colonels, 3-0.
Senior Ethan Holcomb scored on a header off a cross from Alejandro Quintas Gonzalez 28 minutes into the match to give the Centaurs the 1-0 halftime advantage.
Eric Phongsa added a little insurance halfway through the second half when Sean Rearden slipped a ball into Huck Gelhaus who slid a through ball to Phongsa.
Matt LaBounty put it out of reach 15 minutes later.
A Sean Rearden corner found the foot of Anderson.
The fullback faked the Colonels’ defense which opened a path to LaBounty. His strike off the Anderson pass found the upper portion of the Ledyard net.
“It was a complete performance from the lads. Not only did they move the ball quickly and smartly, but also did the less glamorous side of the game and gave 110 percent on every challenge and every 50/50. I’ve never been prouder of a Woodstock Academy team,” Paul Rearden said.
The loss ended a nine-game winning streak for the Colonels (10-2, 6-1).
Marc Allard
Sports Information Director
The Woodstock Academy
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