More rain,
snow is
predicted
for winter
By Linda Lemmon
Town Crier Editor
Temperatures for the winter might be milder than normal, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac, but there will be no mistaking that it's winter as above-normal precipitation and snow are predicted.
Temperatures in November will be average 35 which is 4 degrees below average. For December the temperature will hover around 28 which is average. In January, temps will average 27 which is 4 degrees above average. February's temperatures will average 22 which is 1 degree below average.
For March the temperatures will average 39, 5 degrees above average. In April the temperature will average 47 which is 1 degree above average.
On the snow side, there are four snowstorms predicted.
November 22 through 26 a snowstorm is predicted. In December a snowstorm is predicted for the eighth through the 11th. Jan. 21 through 25, a snowstorm is predicted.
Feb. 5 through 12 will see a snowstorm, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac.
Snowy periods will be the second week of November, the first and last week of December, the first and last weeks of February,.
The Old Farmer's Almanac uses a secret formula to predict the weather.
The formula was devised by the founder of the almanac, Robert B. Thomas, in 1792. Part of the formula uses sunspots and state-of-the-art technology and modern scientific calculations. Almanac officials use "solar science, the study of sunspots and other solar activity, climatology, the study of prevailing weather patterns and meteorology, the study of the atmosphere. "
Porcic goes
Division 1
PUTNAM — When Dan Porcic transferred from the local public high school to the local prep school powerhouse Putnam Science Academy everyone in town had an opinion. They ranged from confusion all the way to hysteria. People in town asked “why would Dan go there?”
The perception when Porcic left Putnam High was that he was a good player as he was the best player on the team his freshman and sophomore year, but not someone who would get a scholarship. Well Porcic has proved those people wrong as last week he earned his first Division 1 offer from the University of Hartford.
Not only were there questions for Porcic, but also Head Coach Tom Espinosa. People asked Espinosa why would he take the best player at the local high school. It was made even more difficult as Espinosa is a Putnam native and a proud Putnam High School alum.
Espinosa’s answer was simple, Porcic understood what was in store for him and that nothing was guaranteed. “I told Dan and his family that this would be very hard and if he wasn’t fully committed then he shouldn’t make this move,” said Espinosa.
It didn’t happen overnight for Porcic as his first year at Putnam Science was up and down. During the fall open gym period Porcic was inconsistent as he showed flashes where college coaches would be intrigued, but also days when he disappeared on the court. Porcic played on the varsity team which is considered Putnam’s second team. Porcic averaged 10 points a game while starting and coming off the bench during various parts of the season. The team went 27-8 and had 4 full scholarship players.
One of the biggest moments for Porcic was when he was asked to play for the New England Playaz AAU club, one of the best teams in New England. The Playaz have produced multiple division 1 players and professionals. Porcic was afforded the opportunity to play a national AAU schedule traveling to places such as Las Vegas and play in front of hoards of college coaches. Playing at Putnam Science he was noticed by the Playaz.
“Dan worked hard throughout his first year and being asked to play for the New England Playaz was a great opportunity,” said Espinosa. “We have kids who play for big AAU teams all along the East Coast and the fact that Dan competed with them day in and day out made him an intriguing prospect to the Playaz.”
Returning off a strong summer, Porcic was focused and determined to build off of it. Still without a scholarship offer and the goal of playing on the Putnam Science Prep team he had work to do. Porcic had a very dedicated workout schedule, lifting weights, shooting in the gym and conditioning at the track he continued to progress.
Along with his hard work, the fact that Porcic is strong student he started to draw interest from Patriot and Ivy League schools. The schools interested is growing each day as a Brown assistant coach was at Putnam Science to watch Porcic workout. Along with Brown, Holy Cross, Boston University, Layfette, Fairfield, Northeastern, Delaware, Binghamton, and Niagara have all inquired about the Putnam wing.
Well some might rest on their accomplishments after gaining their first Division 1 offer, Porcic was back the next morning workout splashing 3 pointers in front of assistants from Purdue, Rutgers, and UC Irvine.
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The following charges were listed in the Putnam Police Department logs. The people charged are innocent until proven guilty in court. The Town Crier will publish dispositions of cases at the request of the accused. The dispositions must be accompanied by the proper documentation. The Putnam Police Department confidential Tip Line is 963-0000.
Sept. 1
Jessica Atwood, 30, Perry Street, Putnam; head light violation.
Timothy Gagnon, 24, Sweet Road, Smithfield, R.I.; traveling unreasonably fast.
Joslyn Rubendunst, 19, Cucumber Hill Road, Foster; possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Deanne Gilmore, 31, Blueberry Lane, Danielson; simple trespass.
Sept. 2
Michael Collins, 25, Mill Street, Putnam; second-degree breach of peace.
Anthony Sanders, 23, Westford Road, Eastford; possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Sept. 4
Eric Brewster, 40, Smith Street, Putnam; two counts of threatening, interfering with an officer, disorderly conduct, misuse of marker plates, first-degree failure to appear, two counts of violation of probation.
Sept. 5
Laura Auger, 54, Franklin Street, Putnam; failure to maintain lane, operating under the influence, possession of narcotics, failure to keep narcotics in original container.
Sept. 7
Isaiah Snell, 23, Walnut Street, Putnam; possession of narcotics, failure to keep narcotics in original container.
Steven Caswell, 33, Korpito Road, Danielson; failure to have head lights lit, misuse of plates, operating unregistered motor vehicle, operating without insurance.
Sept. 10
Tina Murray, 36, Mill Street, Putnam; interfering with an officer.
Police:
Dispatcher
failed to
send help
PUTNAM — A Putnam Police dispatcher, on Sept. 8, was charged with third-degree hindering prosecution and interfering with police after a July 20 incident.
Ruth Bragg, 55, working as a dispatcher for the Putnam Special Services District.
She received a call requesting officers be sent to the Dunkin’ Donuts on Woodstock Avenue for a possible restraining order violation involving her son.
Later, after receiving no police response at the scene, the victim and witnesses came to the Putnam Police Department and reported the incident to a second dispatcher.
Police investigated the incident and arrested Bragg’s son, Timothy Bragg, 22, charging him with violating a restraining order.
Police said an investigation was initiated into the lack of response to the original complaint and Bragg was placed on administrative leave.
The investigation led investigators to believe that Ruth Bragg intentionally failed to send police to the complaint.
Subsequently a warrant was issued charging Ruth Bragg with hindering prosecution 3rd and interfering with police.
She was released on a $5,000 non surety bond and will appear in Danielson Superior Court Sept. 18.