POMFRET — Pomfret School has announced its honor roll for the 2014 spring term.
Ryan Black of Pomfret Center, a member of the Pomfret class of 2017, has been named to the spring term 2014 honor roll. Honors are earned with a 3.0 grade point average and no grade below a B–.
Kailey Castle of Pomfret Center, a member of the Pomfret class of 2017, has been named to the spring term 2014 honor roll. Honors are earned with a 3.0 grade point average and no grade below a B–.
Colin Dean of Woodstock, a member of the Pomfret class of 2014, has been named to the spring term 2014 honor roll. Honors are earned with a 3.0 grade point average and no grade below a B–.
Olivia Kremer of Pomfret, a member of the Pomfret class of 2017, has been named to the spring term 2014 honor roll. Honors are earned with a 3.0 grade point average and no grade below a B–.
Genevieve LaBeef of Pomfret, a member of the Pomfret class of 2015, has been named to the spring term 2014 honor roll. Honors are earned with a 3.0 grade point average and no grade below a B–.
Nicholas Mazzarella of Danielson, a member of the Pomfret class of 2016, has been named to the spring term 2014 honor roll. Honors are earned with a 3.0 grade point average and no grade below a B–.
Rhone O’Hara of Woodstock, a member of the Pomfret class of 2016, has been named to the spring term 2014 honor roll. Honors are earned with a 3.0 grade point average and no grade below a B–.
Matthew Ouellet of Pomfret, a member of the Pomfret class of 2015, has been named to the spring term 2014 honor roll. Honors are earned with a 3.0 grade point average and no grade below a B–.
Samuel Paul of Woodstock, a member of the Pomfret class of 2017, has been named to the spring term 2014 honor roll. Honors are earned with a 3.0 grade point average and no grade below a B–.
Lucy Richards of Pomfret, a member of the Pomfret class of 2015, has been named to the spring term 2014 honor roll. Honors are earned with a 3.0 grade point average and no grade below a B
Honored
Jane Sconzo of Pomfret Center has earned dean’s list honors for the academic year 2013-2014 at NYU. She is a member of the Class of 2016.
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Visiting
Congressman Joe Courtney, second from the left, poses with, left to right: Norm Beaupre, VFW Commander, Charles Mahoney program organizer and World War II vet Gerry Salvas. Photo by Sarah Hamby.
Special to the Putnam Town Crier
The Honorable Joseph Courtney, Congressman from Connecticut’s 2nd Congressional District, was on hand in Putnam Aug. 7 to meet with local veterans in an effort to maintain an open dialogue regarding issue that may be affecting those men and women who have served out country. The meeting at the Albert J. Breault VFW Post #1523 in Putnam, one of five that Courtney conducted in Eastern Connecticut was attended by 18 area veterans, ranging from individuals who served in WWII through vets who have been engaged as recently as the conflict in Iraq.
The centerpiece of Courtney’s visit was the recently signed Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014. The Act is a bipartisan effort in the House that addresses the nation-wide challenges with access to VA medical care that have come to light in recent months. The $15 billion funding package dedicates $10 billion to Expanding Access to Health Care for Veterans. The other $5 billion is aimed at hiring more primary and specialty care physicians and other medical staff.
“I’m pleased that I was an integral part of the bipartisan majority that saw fit to support this vital legislation for our veterans. Our veterans have put their lives on the line for decades and they deserve the best health care we can provide,” said Courtney, who serves on the House of Representative Military Affairs Committee.
“In response to the widespread criticism that was covering up long wait time for access to care, the Veterans Administration launched an audit to determine the actual wait times for all VA facilities. This audit found systematic reporting problems in multiple VA facilities and the Act begins the process of correcting this error,” he said.
Joseph LaFrance, a veteran from Plainfield, spoke to the gathering at the urging of Congressman Courtney. LaFrance addressed the need for volunteer drivers to assist veterans in need of rides to medical appointments. He told the veterans who were gathered that there is a van available to transport them to area veteran and healthcare facilities.
“I never knew of the program until a friend informed me of the service. After using the service, I decided to become a volunteer driver. There is a great need for more drivers as we currently have only three individuals providing this service,” said laFrance.
In 2013 volunteer drivers provided rides to 9,840 veterans, which covered at total of 362,000 miles. The van is physically located in Montville but can be brought anywhere in Eastern Connecticut to assist a veteran in need of transportation to a medical appointment.
On hand for the program were 44th Assembly District State Representative Mae Flexer and Daniel Rovero of the 51st Assembly District, who is a United States Army veteran. The program was co-hosted by the VFW and American Legion Post #13, which were represented by commanders Norm Beaupre and Rick Carnahan. Coordinating the program locally with the Congressman’s office were veterans Chuck Mahoney of the VFW and Ron Coderre of the American Legion.
In closing, Congressman Courtney told the veterans present that they could contact his office through his Veterans Liaison Ryan McKenna a United States Air Force veteran. McKenna can be reached by telephone at 860 886-0139 or by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Ongoing
Farmers Market
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Farmers Market is held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Grill 37 on Rt. 44. New vendors always welcome. Call Sarah Green at 860-792-1104.
Wed. Aug. 13
Fun Run
W. THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Run has started and will run through Sept. 17 on Wednesdays starting at the West Thompson Dam entrance on Ravenelle Road. Starts at 6:15 p.m. Distance is 3.1 and 1.44 miles. Fun Run or walk is free and open to all. For info: mayer.robert @sbcglobal.net.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Air and Water, Space and Time," a drawings exhibit by George Jacobi, through Aug. 15 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Portion of the sales benefits the center. 928-4948.
Thur. Aug. 14
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Bugs with Ben" from 6:30 to 8: 30 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Wear comfortable shoes. For families. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Fri. Aug. 15
'Wizard of Oz'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "The Wizard of Oz" at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15 and 16 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 17 at the playhouse on Front Street (Rt. 44). Tickets are $21 and $18. 860-928-7887.
Sat. Aug. 16
Steeple Chase
WILLIMANTIC --- Perception Programs and the Windham Area Interfaith Ministry (WAIM) will host the fund-raiser 23rd Annual Steeple Chase Bike Tour in Mansfield. Preregister at www.perceptionprograms.org, active.com, bikereg.com, or by calling Ruth Gordon at 860-450-7122. Steeple Chase sponsors and donors should contact Ruth directly.
Give Away
PUTNAM --- the Hope Community Church's Annual Clothing Give Away will from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 25 Kennedy Drive. They will also be giving away school supplies while they last.
Storytelling
THOMPSON --- Phillip “Firewalker” Pollier will present Native American Storytelling from 5 to 6 p.m. Aug. 16, and 23 at Phelp’s Pond on Main Street. Also crafts. All welcome.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Colors of Nature," a mixed media exhibit by the Northeast Connecticut Art Guild, through Sept. 30 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Portion of the sales benefits the center. 928-4948. Opening reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 17.
Chicken BBQ
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Independent Fire Company No. 1 Inc. will hold its annual chicken BBQ from 4 to 6 p.m. at the firehouse. Drive through or eat in the firehouse. $10. 974-0256.
Kids Trivia
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society on Town House Drive will present Kids Trivia for grades one through five and grades six through nine at 2 p.m. Prizes, light refreshments. No charge. 963-0292.
Tues. Aug. 19
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET CENTER --- The Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44 will present Learn at Lunch at noon Aug. 19, followed by “Roots of Rock & Roll.” Trivia with John Carter will be presented at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 20, followed by dominos and other games. Seniors from surrounding towns welcome.
Fri. Aug. 22
Anniversary
POMFRET CENTER --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H camp on Taft Pond Road will celebrate 60 years from 4 p.m. Aug. 22 to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 23. Alumni, families, friends, current campers & parents, and camp staff are welcome. Register at www.4hcampct.org or call 860-974-1122. All welcome. Birthday cake at 1:30.
Sat. Aug. 23
Storytelling
THOMPSON --- Phillip “Firewalker” Pollier will present Native American Storytelling from 5 to 6 p.m. Aug. 23 at Phelp’s Pond on Main Street. Also crafts. All welcome.
Book Signing
BROOKLYN --- From 5 to 6:30 p.m., in the Brooklyn Middle School Library, retired Brooklyn Middle School principal, Matthew Carroll will be discussing his recently published memoir “Who Quinn Became”. There will be books for sale. Free. All welcome.
Tues. Aug. 26
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET CENTER --- The Pomfret Seniors will offer the following at their center on Rt. 44: At noon, Aug. 26, Learn at Lunch “Staying Connected with Social Media;” at 2:30, Bingo. At 12:30 Aug. 27, movie “Walk the Line”. Games, dominos, Wii Golf or Bowling follow movie. All surrounding town seniors welcome.
Thur. Aug. 28
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Evening Bird Walk" at 6 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Bring binoculars. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Sat. Aug. 30
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Nighthawk Watch" at 5 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Bring binoculars. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Sat. Sept. 6
Mum Sale
BROOKLYN --- The Friends of the Brooklyn Library will sponsor a Mum and Bakes Sale from 9 a.m. to noon on Rt. 6 near the center of Brooklyn on the front lawn of the Federated Church.
Fri. Sept. 12
Circle of Fun
PUTNAM --- The 43rd annual St. Mary Parish Circle of Fun will be held Sept. 12, 13 and 14.
Sun. Sept. 14
Taste of Valley
WOODSTOCK --- The Last Green Valley will hold its annual Tastes of the Valley 2014 fund-raiser from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Mansion at Bald Hill. $65. (860) 774-3300.
Bark for Life
BROOKLYN --- The Bark for Life fund-raiser for dogs with cancer will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Brooklyn Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Citizens National Bank. To register, call 860-928-7921.
Sat. Sept. 27
Celebrating Agriculture
WOODSTOCK --- Celebrating Agriculture will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Woodstock Fairgrounds. Free admission and parking. Rain or shine. Hearty Farm Breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. --- donation $5 for adults and $3 for kids under 10. No dogs except guide dogs. www.celebratingagriculture.org