Malcolm A. Rovero
THOMPSON — Malcolm A. Rovero, 78, died Dec. 2, 2020, at Day Kimball Hospital. He was the husband of Kim C. (Cote) Rovero. Born in 1942 in Putnam, he was the son of the late Seconda and Rita (Lavigne) Rovero.
Malcolm was a 1960 graduate of Putnam High School where he was class president for all four years after which he attended H. H. Ellis Technical School graduating from its electrical department. After graduation he was an electrician at Belding Heminway as well as being a supernumerary for the Putnam Police department and then retired as a Danielson police officer.
After his retirement he went on to work as a claims manager for Warren Equities X-tra Mart. Malcolm was a member of the Putnam Elks, the Knights of Columbus Cargill Council, Thompson Rod and Gun Club. He was the former owner of Danny’s Package Store in Putnam and was an avid fan of NASCAR.
In addition to his wife, he leaves his son, Martino A. Rovero; his daughter, Tammy A. Rovero; his brother, Daniel Rovero; his sisters, Paula Looby, and Maria Werner; and his grandchildren, Nicholas G. Rovero, Saige E. Rovero, and Chase A. Rovero. He was predeceased by his son, Malcolm A. Rovero, II; his brother, Louis Rovero; his sister, Charlotte Herlihy; and his grandson, Anthony S. Rovero.
Donations: American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St, Putnam.
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Wed. Dec. 9
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Library at the Thompson Public Library will present “Pandemic Projects, A Community Show of Creativity,” through Dec. 26. Thompsonpubliclibrary.org.
St. Nicholas Fair
POMFRET --- The annual Saint Nicholas Victorian Fair at Christ Church in Pomfret will be an online auction through noon Dec. 2. Items are to be picked up in person at the church between 10 a.m. and noon Dec. 5 (snow date Dec. 12). Go to: the Saint Nicholas Fair Auction at www.biddingowl.com/ChristChurchPomfret. Benefits local outreach programs. 860-315-7780.
Sat. Dec. 12
Boot Drive
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Democratic Town committee is holding a Holiday Winter Boot Drive from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Woodstock Volunteer Fire Station on Rt. 169. Boots will go to families in Woodstock and neighboring towns through TEEG. Bring new, unwrapped winter boots in children’s sizes (boys or girls). Cash accepted: make check made payable to TEEG and bring it to the drive or mail it to: Woodstock Democratic Town Committee, ATTN: Winter Boot Drive, PO Box 813, Woodstock, CT 06281. Cash donations will be used to purchase additional boots.
Pet Food Drive
KILLINGLY --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, will be collecting cat and dog food, dry or canned, (Purina brands preferred) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Killingly Library. Cash donations always welcome. Everyone must wear a mask. 860-317-1720.
Victorian Santa
PUTNAM --- Victorian Santa will be strolling in downtown Putnam from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fri. Dec. 25
Merry Christmas!
Thur. Dec. 31
Virtual Concert
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a New Year's Eve Virtual Concert with Peter Mayer live via Zoom at 7:30 p.m. Register at ctaubudon.org/pomfret-programs-events.
Sun. Jan. 1, 2021
Happy New Year!
Wee Wander
THOMPSON ---Wee Wander with Wyndham Land Trust from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the “Robbins Five Mile River Ramble.” The hike will be held at the Robbins Preserve. Take Quaddick Town Farm Road to Fred Davis Road, park at gate. Bring camera, dress appropriately. Bad weather during the schedule time of this event will cancel. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org CANCELLED.
Sat. April 24
Wall of Honor
PUTNAM --- The Putnam High School Wall of Honor ceremony will be held today.
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More Bell Ringing
The Putnam Rotary Interact Club thanked all the volunteers who braved the torrential rain and sleet to bell rings Dec. 5. The volunteers will be out again Dec. 12 and Dec. 19 at Putnam Supermarket, Price Chopper, WINY Radio and Walmart. All donations to the Salvation Army kettles stay local to assist the needy in the northeast corner. Volunteers included: Eliza Dutson, Olivia Ott, Sarah Tavares, Alexandra Vaida, Magdalena and Mathew Myslenski, Alexandra and Alyssa Thompson from Woodstock Academy. Shown is Rotarian Dick Loomis with grandchildren, Max, Livi and Maya Gerum.
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Bungay Fire
Brigade elects
officers, makes
awards
WOODSTOCK — Members of the Bungay Fire Brigade celebrated their accomplishments and elected Officers during their November Annual Meeting.
Retiring Fire Chief Roy Chandler thanked Brigade members for their dedication and service during this challenging year and announced that Brigade volunteers had responded to 242
emergency calls, including 112 medical calls, 13 structure fires and 18 motor vehicle accidents. The Brigade provided mutual aid assistance 36 times to neighboring towns and to the other Woodstock fire districts. Bungay Fire Brigade members collectively contributed more than 2,000 volunteer hours responding to calls, participating in training and drills, opening the station to the public during storm events and maintaining the Brigade’s equipment.
The following members were recognized for their years of dedicated service: Ross Kudzal, 10 years; Nick Webster and Dave Elliott, 20 years; Lois Bruinooge, 25 years; Josh Bottone, 30 years and Joe Surozenski, 40 years. Retiring President Mike Charette was also thanked for his strong leadership over the last four years.
The members recognized Roy Chandler, Josh Bottone and James Montanez as Officers of the Year and named Dan White as Firefighter of the Year. Diane Odorski and Nick Webster were recognized as EMS Responders of the Year and Diane was also given the Chief’s Award for Outstanding Service.
Josh Bottone was elected Fire Chief, a position he previously held with the Brigade between 2000-2009. The following Officers were also elected: Deputy Chief - Roy Chandler; Captain - Dave Elliott; Chief Engineer & Captain - Steve Froehlich; President - Diane Odorski; Vice President - Mark Van der Voort; Secretary - Lois Bruinooge; Treasurer - Amanda Powers; Plant Engineer - Rob Wrobel; Board Member at Large - Cam Chandler; Auditors - Bill Wagner and John Hart; Nominating Committee - Robert Wrobel, Dave Elliott and Anna Grudzinski; Woodstock Fire Protection Association Members - Diane Odorski, Dave Elliott, Anna Grudzinski and Mike Charette.
The Bungay Fire Brigade is a 100 percent volunteer fire department established in 1937. Today the Brigade serves West Woodstock and Woodstock Valley, and responds to fire, search and rescue, emergency medical, hazardous material, mutual aid and service calls 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
For additional information about the Brigade or to obtain membership information, visit the Brigade’s web site at www.bungay.com or contact Bungay Fire Brigade, 1256 Rte. 171, West Woodstock, CT 06281, 860-974-0316.
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