PUTNAM — With social distancing keeping families and friends apart, Northeast Opportunities for Wellness, Inc. (NOW) has decided to call our flock of lawn flamingos out of retirement in order to inspire smiles and raise funds for NOW youth scholarships, outreach programs and wellness clinics.
The program – affectionately called “Flock-A-Friend” – invites individuals to donate to NOW and in return the organization will send a flock of friendly flamingos to the yard of a friend or loved one. The flamingos will stay for a short visit before moving on to a new location. The size of the flock varies, with options to send 15 flamingos for a donation of $50, 30 flamingos for a donation of $75, or 45 flamingos for a donation of $100. To ensure safe social distancing and sanitation, a NOW staff member will handle the setup and breakdown of the flock, with no other contact.
The previous “Flock-A-Friend” campaign launched in the spring of 2014 after NOW had received a donation of 50 lawn flamingos from Charlie Pious, president of Nutmeg Container. The flamingos had a successful stay in various yards of community members and businesses throughout May and June of 2014 before retiring. NOW Executive Director Sarah Wolfburg said: “These past months have been challenging for our community, with many people home and away from family, colleagues, teachers, and friends. Our hope is that the flock of flamingos, with their silly and bright appearance, will help spread some cheer and smiles as we continue to social distance.”
“Migrating” a friendly flock of flamingos to the front lawn of loved ones is easy. Simply visit the NOW website, www.nowinmotion.org and complete the flocking form – as soon as the flock is free, they’ll fly right on over!
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The following charges were listed in the Putnam Police Department logs. The people charged are innocent until proven guilty in court. The Town Crier will publish dispositions of cases at the request of the accused. The dispositions must be accompanied by the proper documentation. The Putnam Police Department confidential Tip Line is 860-963-0000.
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Joshua Flint, 29, Smith Street, Putnam; possession of a stolen license plate and misuse of registration.
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Chevy Racine, 31, Groveland Avenue, Putnam; second-degree unlawful restraint, disorderly conduct, three counts of third-degree criminal mischief.
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Honors
POMFRET — Pomfret School students named to the honors list for the winter term include: Ethan Dinges of Woodstock, Helen Hale of Pomfret Center, Kale Hart of Pomfret Center, Brennan Holmes of Killingly, Kellen Horst of Pomfret, Caroline Labbe of Pomfret Center, Daphne Li of Pomfret, Zachary Stolarek of Pomfret Center, Brooke Zahansky of Pomfret Center.
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Canceled
The organizers for the Day Kimball Healthcare Paddle for a Cure event that was set for June 14 have canceled the 2020 event.
Rabies Clinic
DANIELSON — Pet Pals Northeast will hold a low-cost rabies clinic from 2 to 4 p.m. May 16 at the Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital on Rt. 12 on the Danielson/Plainfield line. $12. Pre-registration and appointment required. No walk-ins. 860-317-1720.
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