Alice O. Lychack
PUTNAM — Alice O. Lychack, 82, of Putnam died Oct. 10, 2021, in William W. Backus Hospital, after a short illness.
Born in 1939 in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Matthias) Opiela. Mrs. Lychack worked for Crabtree & Evelyn for many years and had separate careers earlier at W.T. Grants Department Store and later at The Hyde School.
As a craftsperson, Alice Lychack was an award-winning rughooker and stained-glass designer. After retirement she was an enthusiastic defender of and protester for animal rights.
She leaves her son, William Lychack; her daughter-in-law Elizabeth, her three grandchildren, Fredrick, William, and Burgess; and nieces, Patricia Randolph and Jennifer Griffin. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her sister and her former husband.
Visitation is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22 in Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St, Putnam, with a Funeral Service at 6:30 in the funeral home.
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Wed. Oct. 20
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present Art @ the Library “Dialogues” exhibit by Ann C. Rosebrooks and Donna O’Scolaigh Lange through Oct. 30. In the display case for October is “Knitted & Crocheted Toys” by Jeanne Carita. 860-923-9779.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road is presenting an exhibit and sale of “Nature’s Canvas: Photography by Nancy L. Barrett” through the end of November. 860-928-4948.
Thur. Oct. 21
Bird Walk
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret Center will present a Trail Wood Bird Walk at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood, Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Fri. Oct. 22
Concert
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center of Pomfret on Day Road will present Mark & Beverly Davis Guitar Duo Concert at 7:30 p.m. Mask and COVID vaccination required. $10 CAS members; $20 nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Sat. Oct. 23
Owl Banding Demo
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will hold a Saw-whet Owl Banding Demonstration at 7 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Bring a camera. $20 for CAS members; $30 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Rabies Clinic
DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast will hold a low-cost rabies clinic from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital on Rt. 2 on the Danielson/Plainfield town line. $15 cash per animal. Pre-registration and appointment required. No walk-ins. 860-317-1720.
Drug Take Back
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Police, DEA and YMCA Prevention will hold a National Prescription Drug Take Back drive through from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Farmer’s Market on Kennedy Drive. You may also drop off prescription drugs at the bin in the Putnam Police Station lobby, year round.
Sun. Oct. 24
Trick or Treat
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Elks on Edmond Street will hold a Drive-thru Trick or Treat from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Scarecrow Contest
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Elks on Edmond Street will hold a Scarecrow Contest. Set up is from 9 to 10 a.m. and judging is at noon. Build a scarecrow for a chance to win a prize. Benefits CT Children’s Medical Center. Must bring your own materials. $5.
Tues. Oct. 26
Prostate Screening
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will offer a free Prostate Cancer Screening Event to eligible men from 1 to 4 p.m. in the urology medical specialty suite at Day Kimball Hospital. in Putnam. Registration is required and appointments are limited: 860-963-3848.
Fri. Oct. 29
‘Nightmare’
POMFRET --- Nick’s Nightmare returns to the Pomfret Little League field from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 29, 30 and 31. $8 for adults; kids under 8 admitted free. Benefits the Pomfret/Eastford Little League.
Sat. Oct. 30
Trick or Treat
PUTNAM --- The annual Putnam Trick or Treat AFTERNOON, sponsored by the Putnam Recreation Department, will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Parents are invited to trick or treat from business to business in the downtown area from Union Square to the area of Jade Garden.
Banding Demo
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center of Pomfret on Day Road will present Saw-whet Owl Banding Demonstration at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 and at 8 p.m. Nov. 6. Bring camera. Register:
Coat-plus Collection
PUTNAM --- There will be a collection of winter coats, gloves, hats, blankets and baby clothing for those in need in Windham County from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cargill Council 64, Knights of Columbus Hall on Providence Street. 860-928-724.
Sat. Nov. 6
Clothing Giveaway
PUTNAM --- IHSP Nu2U Clothing Closet will be holding a free clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon at the Living Faith United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Free clothing, all ages, winter and summer. Bring bags. All welcome.
Sat. Nov. 13
Yuletide Festival
PUTNAM --- The Daughters of Isabella will hold its Yuletide Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church on Providence Street. They are seeking vendors. Table rentals are $35 if reserved before Oct. 20 or $40 after Oct. 20. 860 928 5014.
Volunteer Day
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center of Pomfret will hold Volunteer Day at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road from 9 a.m. to noon. Bring gloves, rakes, clippers or spades if you have them. No experience needed. 860-928-4948.
Mon. Nov. 15
Art & Book Sale
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center of Pomfret on Day Road will hold an artwork and book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 15 to 21. 860-928-4948.
Fri. Nov. 19
Walk & Campfire
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present “Full Beaver Moon Walk and Campfire from 8 to 10 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Register:
Sat. Nov. 20
Hazardous Waste
POMFRET --- A Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pomfret Community School. This is for household hazardous waste only and is only for Woodstock and Pomfret residents. Bring driver’s license. For list of eligible waste, go to the Town of Woodstock CT FB page.
Mon. Nov. 22
Holiday Nature Store
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road will hold its annual Holiday Nature Store from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Dec. 23. 860-928-4948.
Fri. Nov. 26
Artists’ Open Studios
PUTNAM --- The Artists’ Open Studios of Northeast CT will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 26, 27, 28 and Dec. 4 and 5. www.aosct.org.
Sun. Dec. 5
Hospice Tree
Day Kimball Healthcare will present Hospice Tree of Life Ceremonies at 5 p.m. at locations around northeastern Connecticut. Benefit: Hospice & Palliative Care of NE CT. More Info:daykimball.org/treeoflife
Sat. Dec. 25
Merry Christmas!
Tues. Dec. 28
Bird Watch
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road will hold a Winter Bird Walk starting at 1 p.m. Register:
Thur. Dec. 30
Nightingale Hike
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road will present “Hike Nightingale Forest South” at 9 a.m. at the Wyndham Land Trust. Register:
Sat. Nov. 5, 2022
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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Volunteers Have Fun
Students from Quinebaug Middle College assisted TEEG in costume distribution Oct. 18. For the last few years Walmart has donated costumes to TEEG for their costume distribution. This year at least a dozen families came looking for Halloween costumes. Roberta Rocchetti, the Putnam Rotary’s Interact Club advisor, thanked Suzette Lefevre for recruiting some of her students to assist TEEG. Rocchetti thanked Vincent Moore, Icarus Saffir, Milana Perez, Ashlee Goss, Zoie Castillo, Brianna Fulton and Suzette Lefevre. For more information about the youth group, the Interact Club, contact Rocchetti at 860-933-8603 or email:
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After COVID postponements, the Putnam High School Wall of Honor induction ceremony will be Oct. 23 and five will be honored.
After last year’s COVID postponement, that class will become the Class of 2021, bringing the overall total to 20 former Putnam High graduates. The current class includes: Ira Cutler, Class of 1885; Ronald Coderre, 1959; Jeffrey Jankot, 1965; Jeffrey Macdonald, 1976; and William Lychack, 1984.
Cutler is a posthumous inductee who was the only male graduate in his class. As rare as a high school graduation was in that period, he headed west to attain his advanced degrees and became a professor at Denver University. He was a nationally recognized scientist who was included in Who’s Who in America and honored with an Endowed Chair at Denver.
Coderre has been involved with many aspects in the Putnam community including politics, business, health services, youth activities, sports journalism, education and veteran affairs. His efforts were a major factor in the establishment of the Hale YMCA in Putnam.
Jankot was an outstanding high school golfer who later received a degree from Boston College. He became a First Lieutenant in the 101st Airborne Division. While in Vietnam, an enemy explosion cost him his eyesight, but not his passion for golf. In 1976, he won the National Blind Golf Association Championship, and then continued to be an advocate for disabled veterans despite his handicap.
Macdonald’s early interest in flying led to his ultimate career path in the military. He began by flying search and rescue missions on medical evacuation assignments for the U.S. Air Force. He taxied many of our nation’s leaders to various locations leading to various military awards, including two Legion of Merit medals. He retired as Colonel Macdonald but continues to pilot for commercial airlines.
Lychack is an associate professor in the writing program at the University of Pittsburgh. This position as writer and teacher was achieved through a lifelong pursuit of journalism and a desire to instill in others the qualities of honesty, clarity and empathy in their writings. He has garnered numerous awards for literary achievements from published articles to novels.
The Wall of Honor Committee hopes to return to its April induction celebration in 2022. Application forms are available at the office of the Superintendent, Putnam Public Library, WINY and online on Putnam’s Public School website and must be returned by Jan. 15.
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