Emily A. Allard
PUTNAM — Emily A. Allard, 83, of Church Street went to her Lord on Aug. 21, 2021. She was born Feb. 26, 1938, in Niantic, daughter of the late James H. and Emily (Biltcliff) Staplins.
She grew up in Franklin and went to the local grammar school and graduated from Norwich Free Academy. She then went on to School of Hairdressing in 1958.
She married Richard O. Allard of Putnam Feb. 22, 1960. She worked as a hairdresser and later became a homemaker for Day Kimball Homemakers.
She leaves her husband of 61 years Richard O. Allard of Putnam; her son Richard A. Allard (Pam) of St. Johnsbury, Vt., her daughter Michelle Sabolesky and her fiancé J. R. Rousseau of Putnam; grandchildren William Allard (Brittany) and great-grandson Malika of Woodstock and granddaughter Tessa Allard and great-grandsons Liam and Jackson of Ludlow, Mass.
A Graveside Service was Aug. 27 in St. Mary Cemetery, Putnam. Donations: Emily Allard Memorial Fund, c/o Centreville Bank, 40 Main St., Putnam, CT 06260. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.
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Ongoing
Vaccine Clinic
BROOKLYN --- The Northeast District Department of Health will offer COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the NDDH Office, 69 S. Main St. Pfizer (for ages 12+), two dose series; and Johnson & Johnson (ages 18+) one dose. Walk-ins welcome. Free.
COVID Tests
DANIELSON --- SEMA4 COVID-19 testing services are held from 3 to 7 p.m. Fridays and from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Quinebaug Valley Community College.
Fri. Sept. 3
Golf Tournament
PUTNAM --- The Fifth Annual Henry Breault Medal of Honor Recipient Golf Tournament will be held at 1 p.m. at the Connecticut National Golf Club. The tournament is a fund-raiser for the Mayotte-Viens American Legion Post 13.
Woodstock Fair
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Fair runs from Sept. 3 through Sept. 6 at the fairgrounds on Rt. 169 in Woodstock.
Sat. Sept. 4
Food Drive
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Proprietors will be hosting a monthly collection of non-perishables, the first Saturday of each month, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center. Looking for items such as: Granola bars, breakfast bars, cereal, pasta, soup, crackers, chips, tuna fish, juice, canned vegetables, (shampoo, soap, razors, wipes, diapers for all ages, Kleenex, toilet paper and laundry supplies. Also looking for volunteers and organizations to help. VisitPomfret.com
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library’s Art @ the Library series will present artwork by Kate Gilman-Alexander through Sept. 30. Also in the Display Case for September: “Constitution Week” by Ida Ransom. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org
Fri. Sept. 10
Golf Classic
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will hold its Day Kimball Hospital Centreville Bank Golf Classic starting at 7:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefit: Day Kimball Hospital. More Info:daykimball.org/golfclassic
Sat. Sept. 11
Craft Fair
POMFRET CENTER --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Dam Aid Craft Fair and Family Fun Event will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. at the camp on Taft Pond Road. Food, music, crafts, camp activities: kayaking, canoeing, catch and release fishing ($10/30 minutes). Free camp tours. Vendors wanted, contact
River Fire
PUTNAM --- A concert by Juice Box will be held at 6 p.m. at Rotary Park, to be followed by River Fire about 8 p.m. Free. The event celebrates the 125th anniversary of the Putnam Police Department and a special tribute to the 20th of 9-11.
Sun. Sept. 12
Savor the Flavor
PUTNAM --- Savor the Flavor - Apples will be held from noon to 2 p.m. around the restaurants of Putnam. Wristbands and bowls will be available for purchase for $12 on Canal Street.
Fri. Sept. 17
Circle of Fun
PUTNAM --- The St. Mary Church Circle of Fun will be held Sept. 17, 18 and 19.
Sat. Sept. 18
Book Sale
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will hold a book sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sun. Sept. 26
Poetry Series
WOODSTOCK --- Four free poetry readings will be held at Roseland Park’s outdoor amphitheater. This series will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. These readings are for people ages 14 and up. Wine will be served. Folding chairs or camp chairs are recommended. Besides featured readers there will be an open mic segment at each event as time allows.
Sat. Oct. 2
Community Day
THOMPSON --- The Town of Thompson will present its 17th annual Community Day. Vendors sought: 860-923-9440.
Sun. Oct. 3
Canines for Cancer Care
BROOKLYN --- Day Kimball Healthcare will hold Canines for Cancer Care at 11 a.m. at the Brooklyn Fairgrounds. Benefit: Northeast CT Cancer Fund of DKH. More Info:daykimball.org/canines
Sat. Nov. 6
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
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
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Sign Pro put the individual letters on the front sign at the new Municipal Complex. Front page: Moving trucks all week long were moving the old Town Hall into its new digs at the new Town Hall. Wayfinding signs were also installed throughout Putnam.
The light bar above the letters.
Broken pole, courtesy of Tropical Storm Henri, on Rt. 169 in Woodstock.
The old "coming soon" Municipal Complex sign leans against the Dumpster.
Trees down all over the place after Tropical Storm Henri.
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Donation
The Putnam Area Foundation recently donated $1,100 to NOW to fund a healthy family cooking clinic series. From left: Alternate board member and volunteer grant writer Lynn Bourque, NOW Executive Director Tayler Shea and Tom Borner, president of the Putnam Area Foundation. Courtesy photo.
PUTNAM — The Putnam Area Foundation donated $1,100 to Northeast Opportunities for Wellness, Inc. (NOW) to fund a new Healthy Family Cooking Clinic Series.
NOW Executive Director Tayler Shea said: “NOW is very grateful to the Putnam Area Foundation for this grant. We believe in the importance of making healthy, home-cooked meals achievable to all families. Cooking is a foundational life skill. These clinics will allow parents and children the opportunity to learn new culinary skills, tips, and tricks. All of the funds will be used to ensure that families in the region have the knowledge and opportunity to cultivate a nutritious diet and lifestyle at home thanks to the Putnam Area Foundation.”
Northeast Opportunities for Wellness, is a non-profit human services organization focused on youth wellness. Serving the 10-town area of northeastern Connecticut NOW provides children with the opportunity to participate in local athletic programs and activities, offering scholarships to the youth of the community with up to 95 percent of the cost being subsidized by NOW.
The mission of the organization is to provide all children, regardless of financial resources, equal opportunities to achieve & maintain youth wellness, beginning at an early age. For more information on Northeast Opportunities for Wellness, visit: www.nowinmotion.org or call 888.940.4669
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