PUTNAM — Joseph M. Hubert, 92, died Aug. 11, 2022 at home.
He was born Oct. 16, 1929, in Killingly, son of the late Roland and Yvonne (Houle) Hubert. He served honorably in the U.S. Air Force. Joseph lived in the area for most of his life; he thoroughly enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, sailing, and camping.
He leaves his longtime companion Mary Bartley; two sons Paul Hubert of Brooklyn, and Richard Hubert of Berlin, Mass.; his daughter Denise Basinet of Danielson; two grandsons, two great-grandsons, and one great-granddaughter. Joseph was predeceased by his wife Theresa (Quintal) Hubert; his sister Lillian Perreault and Rolande Magnan. Funeral arrangements are private. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster. Mass.
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Wed. Aug. 24
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present, as part of its Art @ the Library series, “Women of the Northeast Celebrate Thompson, through Aug. 30. It includes artwork by three local artists, members of the Northeastern CT Art Guild Board of Directors: Elaine Turner, Pam Lee, and Angela Kasper. In the Display Case: Quiet Corner Garden Club: Growing with the Community.
Sat. Aug. 27
Yard Sale
CANTERBURY --- A yard sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Finnish Hall on Rt. 169, Canterbury Road.
Sat. Sept. 4
Sunflowers for Kids
POMFRET --- Sunflowers for Kids will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lapsley Orchard, Rt. 169, on the Brooklyn/Pomfret line. Sales of sunflowers and wildflowers, including pick you own, will benefit United Services Children and Family Programs. Free Children’s Activity at the event with USI’s Youth Service Bureau. 860-774-2020.
Sat. Sept. 10
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Common Sense: TLGV Town Commons and Greens” by Bill Reid at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Sun. Sept. 11
Fund-raiser Jazz
WINDHAM --- The Windham Free Library presenting Jazz in the Garden from 3 to 6 p.m. Music, food, drinks, auction. $60 presale/$65 at event. Benefits the library. https://thewindhamfreelibrary.org/jazz/
Fri. Sept. 16
Circle of Fun
PUTNAM --- St. Mary Church, Putnam will be holding its 50th Circle of Fun Sept. 16, 17, 18. The 49th was delayed by the pandemic. There will be free entertainment, great food, beverages, games and rides, as always.
Circle Taking Part
PUTNAM --- The Daughters of Isabella is taking part in the upcoming Circle of Fun at St. Mary’s Church Sept. 16, 17 and 18. They will have a large basket raffle, bake sale, tag sale and more.
Sun. Sept. 18
Lap the Lake
DAYVILLE --- The 10th annual NOW ~Lap the Lake~ Road Race & Walk fund-raiser. It’s a scenic 5K run and walk along private roads surrounding Alexander’s Lake. There is also a kids run. For info, to register or to be a sponsor, go to: nowinmotion.org
Sat. Sept. 24
Wee Walk
WOODSTOCK --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Leaves and Mushrooms at Rapoport Preserve” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org
Sun. Sept. 25
Car Cruise
BROOKLYN --- The Brooklyn Business Association and the Tri-State Cruisers will present the Brooklyn Car Cruise 2022 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Brooklyn Walmart. Benefits the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.
Sat. Oct. 1
Community Day
THOMPSON --- The 18th annual Thompson Community Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park. Rain date Oct. 8. 860-923-9440
Sat. Oct. 8
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present Connecticut State Historian Walter Woodward at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Thur. Oct. 27
Pumpkin Decorating
WOODSTOCK --- The Senexet Grange will hold a Pumpkin Decorating Contest from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There are three categories: Up to grade 4, Grades 5-8 and high school and adult.
Sat. Nov. 12
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Last Green Valley Notables & Notorious” by Bill Reid, TLGV chief ranger, at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
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BROOKLYN — The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) has identified West Nile virus (WNV) infected mosquitoes in 17 Connecticut towns this season: Branford, Bridgeport, Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, Hartford, Ledyard, Milford, New Canaan, New Haven, Norwalk, Stamford, Stratford, Wallingford, West Haven, Westport, and Woodstock. There are no reported human cases of WNV so far this season.
Dr. Philip Armstrong, Medical Entomologist at the CAES, said “We anticipate further geographic spread and build-up of West Nile virus in mosquitoes, with increased risk of human infection, from now through September.”
With the identification of West Nile Virus-positive mosquitoes in northeast CT, the Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH) is reminding residents to take steps to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.
“West Nile virus is the most common mosquito-borne disease in the United States and reemerges every summer in Connecticut, so this news was expected,” said NDDH Director of Health Susan Starkey. “WNV can cause severe disease in humans. To help residents lower their risk of acquiring mosquito-borne illnesses, NDDH developed the SWAT campaign that offers tips to avoid being bitten.”
SWAT is an easy acronym to remember to prevent mosquito bites:
• Screens on doors and windows should be tight-fitting and in good repair; also use mosquito netting when sleeping outdoors or in an unscreened structure and to protect small babies when outdoors.
• Wear shoes, socks, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt when outdoors for long periods of time, or when mosquitoes are more active. Clothing should be light colored and made of tightly woven materials that keep mosquitoes away from the skin.
• Apply EPA-approved insect repellent according to instructions when going outdoors and minimize time outdoors between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
• Toss any standing water that may be collecting on your property. Water in wading pools, bird baths, buckets, barrels, flowerpots, pet dishes, and tire swings should be changed or emptied regularly. Clogged roof gutters should be cleaned.
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The display honoring all Putnam veterans is not complete yet. Linda Lemmon photo.
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Help needed
to complete
veterans' list
By Linda Lemmon
Town Crier Editor
PUTNAM --- Honoring Putnam's veterans --- all of them --- is something that Shannon O'Shea is passionate about.
The town employee --- and one of the creative forces behind the decorations in the Putnam Municipal Complex's grand foyer --- is still looking for veterans names to put on the Putnam Veterans Display in the complex's front window.
She researched World War I and World War II Putnam veterans with help from the Aspinock Historical Society and found other names in the Town Clerk's office and the Assessor's office.
She's put several weeks of work into the list and she said she's still adding names of veterans from Putnam since it was founded in 1855. So far she has 2,476 names but she thinks the list is incomplete.
She has all the names in a computer. If you know of any veterans names that might be missing, call her at 860-963-6800, ext. 122.
She would also welcome help from the town's American Legion and VFW posts.