Most Spirit
 Dr. and Mrs. Zdenekzak won the Most Spirited Award following the annual Putnam Beautification Day. The event is a partnership shared and funded by the Putnam Business Association, Town of Putnam and The Last Green Valley. More than 70 volunteers took part. A wrench, eye glasses, CB radio, tires, recliner, water bottles, a microwave, toys, beer bottles, cups and straws, cigarette butts, clothing, paper and lots of nips were collected.  Again this year, the PBA paid special attention to discarded nip bottles.  More than 1500 nips were collected and that information will be shared with local state officials.  Water bottles used to be a large concern but after the State instituted a 5 cent return, they became less of an issue.   Volunteers were also asked to identify any specific areas of concern.   Putnam Mayor Barney Seney led a team of volunteers who drove around town and collected large items such as furniture, tires, and appliances.  Other awards included:  Best Team — Putnam Science Academy;  Most Unique Item Found — Jessica Linkens;  Most Nips Collected — Natchaug River Young Marines.  Courtesy photo.