Phillis D. Jaeger
QUINEBAUG — Phillis D. Jaeger, 77, of Quinebaug, died Jan. 8, 2022, at St. Mary Hospital in Waterbury. She was born Sept. 7, 1944 in Hartford, daughter of the late Phillip and Vera (Matthews) Jaeger.
Phillis worked for Putnam Bank for 25 years; she retired in 2013 as an administrative vice president, a position she held for several years. She volunteered for 20 with the Community Kitchens of NECT, Inc. She was a member of the Calvary Community Church in Dudley.
She leaves her companion Rachel Blomberg of Quinebaug; son Michael Darnowski III and his fiancée Maryann of Webster; her grandson Michael Darnowski IV, of Dayville. Phillis was predeceased by her son Christopher J. Darnowski in 2015.
A Graveside Service will be held in W. Thompson Cemetery in the spring. Donations: Calvary Community Church, 105 Southbridge St., Dudley, MA 01571; or Community Kitchens of NECT, Inc., PO Box 502, Danielson, CT 06239. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.
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Fri. Jan. 21
‘Green’ Film
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Green Team will present “Extinction: The Facts” at 7 p.m. (dialogue after). Sign up: https://www.pomfretct.gov/green-team/pages/winter-film-series and click on the Zoom Meeting registration link. Co-sponsors: the Pomfret Library and the CT Audubon Center at Pomfret.
Sat. Jan. 29
Clothing Giveaway
PUTNAM --- The IHSP-Nu 2 U Clothing Closet will hold a clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon at the Living Faith United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall off Bradley Street. Free clothing for all ages and seasons. Bring your own bags. All welcome (not accepting clothing donations at this event).
Sat Feb. 12
Fire & Ice
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association’s annual Fire & Ice Festival will be held downtown from noon to 9 p.m.
It includes entertainers, art, ice sculpting and a cake contest “Love is Brewing” (each cake must include coffee).
Sun. Feb. 13
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Antique Photography” with Hunter Neal at 2 p.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Sat. Feb. 19
Wee Walk
THOMPSON --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Animal Tracking at the Robins Preserve” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org.
Mon. Feb. 28
‘Green’ Film
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Green Team will present “The Nature Makers” at 7 p.m. plus a dialogue following. To sign up go to: https://www.pomfretct.gov/green-team/pages/winter-film-series and click on the Zoom Meeting registration link. Co-sponsors include the Pomfret Library and the Connecticut Audubon Center at Pomfret.
Sat. March 12
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Windham Textile Mill” with Bev York at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Fri. March 25
‘Beauty and the Beast’
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Schools will present Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” at 7 p.m. March 25 and March 26 and at 2 p.m. March 27 in the Thompson Public School Auditorium. $10 for adults; TPS students/seniors, $5; and kids younger than 3, free. 860-923-9581.
Mon. March 28
‘Green’ Film
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Green Team will present “2040” at 7 p.m. plus a dialogue following. To sign up go to: https://www.pomfretct.gov/green-team/pages/winter-film-series and click on the Zoom Meeting registration link. Co-sponsors include the Pomfret Library and the Connecticut Audubon Center at Pomfret.
Sat. April 9
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Connecticut History Explorations” with Walter Woodward at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Sat. May 7
Wee Walk
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Salamander Search at the 3 B’s” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org
Sat. May 14
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Last Green Valley Notables & Notorious” with Bill Reid at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Sat. June 11
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Connecticut’s 29th Colored Regiment” with Donna Dufresne at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Sat. Aug. 6
Wee Walk
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Bats at Lyon Preserve” will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org
Sat. Aug. 13
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Historic Mills of Pomfret” with Dick Symonds at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Sat. Oct. 1
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
Sat. Nov. 5
Dueling Pianos
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will present Dueling Pianos Presented By Foxwoods Resort Casino at 7 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefit: Day Kimball Healthcare At Home. More Info: daykimball.org/pianos
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Regrets
In a recent issue of the Putnam Town Crier, an old honor listing for Pomfret School was run inadvertently. We regret the error.
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Presentation
Staff members of WINY presented owners Gary and Karen Osbrey with an aerial photograph of the station’s transmitting antenna site on Nancy Drive to celebrate the final payment of the station’s mortgage. The couple started working at the station in the 1980s and bought it in 2001. The Osbrey Broadcasting Company now owns the facility outright, having retired its 20-year mortgage at the close of 2021. Several years ago WINY added an FM component 97.1 FM. WINY is also heard on 1350 AM and streaming live 24/7 at winyradio.com. Photo by Kerri Price.
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