Teams sought
for volleyball
fund-raiser
PUTNAM — The Putnam Lions Volleyball Challenge (PLVC) is on! This event is a fun-filled time for all participating Volleyball players as well as the largest fund-raiser of the year for the Putnam Lions.
This year’s tournament is being held March 14 and 15 in the Pomfret School Strongfield House. This facility is the best Indoor Volleyball facility in northeastern New England. The facility contains four courts which makes all the teams active and in continual competition. Referees are provided.
Co-Ed teams compete for cash prizes and the coveted traveling PLVC trophy. Individual prizes for raising pledge amounts will also be awarded. Complementary food, beverages, snacks and t-shirts will be available to players.
Event slots fill quickly so anyone interested in entering a team is encouraged to contact Lion Steve Faucher at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 860-617-4142 or Lion Michael Hanrahan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 860-933-5793 for more information and a Team Packet.
Honored
Glenn Converse being presented a resolution from U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal in recognition of him being named Humanitarian of Year at regional Lions Club event in Norwich Jan. 17. Converse was sponsored by Woodstock Lions and was one of 12 individuals recognized. Courtesy photo.
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First Place
Above, Putnam Bank's team took first place at the recent QVCC Foundation Spelling Bee fund-raiser. Below: The Putnam Rotary Club team placed eighth. Courtesy photos.
Spelling bee raises $13,000
DANIELSON — The QVCC Foundation hosted their sixth annual spelling bee Jan. 22 raising more than $13,000 for students at QVCC.
The Putnam Bank “Money Mavens” brought home the gold medal this year. Team “Wolf Pack” of Hyde School received second place and silver medals. The sentimental crowd favorite, The QVCC Student team, received bronze medals, which was the best showing for a student team in six years. The fabulous, four, female QVCC student team-members were Sondra Adams, Putnam; Kasie Bouchard, Putnam; Joyce Gao, New London; and Sheena Gianquinto, Dayville. The Putnam Rotary Club’s team placed eighth.
In addition to the contest, an award for best costume is handed out each year. This year there was a tie between “The Dragon Flies” of Day Kimball Healthcare and “The Loan Sharks” from Northeastern CT Healthcare Credit Union.
Woodstock public schools
Monday: Hamburgers, baked beans, fruit. Tuesday: Cheese ravioli, peas, fruit. Wednesday: Chicken Caesar Salad, fruit. Thursday: Hot turkey sandwiches, butternut squash, fruit. Friday: Pizza, zucchini, fruit.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Meatball subs, green beans, carrot snack with dip, peach cups. Tuesday: Grilled cheese sandwiches, red veggie cups with dip, orange slices. Wednesday: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, peas, applesauce cups. Thursday: Mr. Fox's pizza, broccoli, sliced apples or fresh fruit. Friday - 12:30 p.m. dismissal: Hot dogs, baked beans, pear cups.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday: BBQ grilled chicken sandwiches, three-bean salad. Tuesday: Soft-shell tacos, Spanish rice. Wednesday: Oven baked chicken drummies, mashed potatoes, gravy, beets. Thursday - Wolf Meal: Beer burgers, sherbet. Friday: Putnam Special Pizza, spinach salad with tomato and cucumbers.
Putnam High
Monday: Cobb Salad. Tuesday: Foot-long chili dogs, carrot slaw. Wednesday: Clipper wraps, Cuban black bean salad. Thursday: Ziti, meatsauce, roasted vegetables. Friday: Baked tilapia, rice pilaf, carrots.