Art contest announced
PUTNAM — The 2017-2018 “Illustrating America” art contest, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 1523, will begin in October. Flyers will be going to Putnam schools with the contest details.
The contest is open to Putnam students in grades 6, 7, and 8. The contest was designed by Auxiliary Member Nicole Panteleakos in order to develop student’s appreciation for America and help them prepare for future art scholarship programs offered by the Post and Auxiliary. Art is judged by the relationship to Americanism, presentation and clarity of idea.
Then
This is the corner of Main and Front streets around 1900. Putnam Town Crier file photos.
& Now
This is the same corner today.
POMFRET — June 16 the Captain Noah Grant and Sarah Williams Danielson Chapters of the Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution (CTDAR) will host a ceremony honoring Revolutionary War Patriot Albemarle Stone of Pomfret by installing a DAR Marker at his grave in the Bruce Cemetery on River Road.
The ceremony will feature a presentation of colors by members of the CTSSAR (Connecticut Society Sons of the American Revolution) dressed in Revolutionary War period uniforms including muskets, a history of Pomfret’s contributions to the Revolutionary War by Pomfret Town Historian Walter Hinchman, and remarks by CTDAR State Regent Alice E. Ridgway and CTSSAR State President Damien Cregeau.
A family descendant and DAR member, Candy Stone-Gagne, will present the biography of her ancestor. The public is invited to see this colorful and dignified tribute to one of America’s first veterans. Several other descendants will also be in attendance.
A reception will be held at the Old Town House, 11 Town House Drive, after the ceremony.
Albemarle’s Revolutionary War Sword will be displayed at the reception. Please RSVP to Candy Stone-Gagne at 860-202-8960 or
The Bruce Cemetery is on River Road near the Pomfret Rod & Gun Club. Follow the signs from Mill Rd and Wrights Crossing Rd off Rt. 101 in Pomfret.
Woodstock public schools
Monday: Cheeseburgers, fruit. Tuesday: Meatball grinders, zucchini, fruit. Wednesday: Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, fruit. Thursday: Hot chicken sandwiches, butternut squash, cookies, fruit. Friday: Pizza, spinach salad, fruit.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday: Mozzarella sticks, marinara, corn. Tuesday: Orange popcorn or plain chicken rice bowls, broccoli. Wednesday - Wolf Meal: Beef burger with cheese, sherbet. Thursday: Spaghetti, meatballs, green beans. Friday: Garlic French bread pizza, salad.
Putnam High
Monday: Spicy chicken sandwiches or roasted herb chicken. Tuesday: Bacon cheeseburgers or Italian meatball parm subs. Wednesday: Clipper Burgers or buffalo chicken wraps. Thursday: Chicken potato bowls or chef salad. Friday: French bread pizza or fish and chip dinners.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Cheese pizza, fruits. Tuesday - Brunch for Lunch: French toast sticks, turkey sausages, fruits. Wednesday: Sloppy Joes, green pea, fruits. Thursday: Crispy chicken on rolls, fruits. Friday: Cheeeburgers, corn and black bean salad, fruits.