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Last Green Valley
The Last Green Valley from above. Photo by G. Leslie Sweetnam.
Last Green
Valley
generates
$303M
a year
As a unique region encompassing 35 towns in Connecticut and Massachusetts, The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor generates $303.3 million in economic impact, supports 3,630 jobs, and generates $25.8 million in tax revenue annually. These figures were developed in an Economic Impact Study produced by a nationally recognized consultant using standardized methods developed to evaluate National Heritage Corridors around the country.
Visitor and tourism expenditures at partner sites account for the largest economic impacts. From corn mazes, country fairs and historic houses, to antique shows, street festivals, museums, and region-wide events such as Walktober, almost 1.9 million people spend money annually on a wide-range of activities and attractions throughout The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor.
The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) has promoted and celebrated the 35-town corridor since its inception. According to the Economic Impact Study, “The development of hiking trails, paddle guides, and signature events such as Walktober has allowed TLGV NHC to become a tourist destination. Increased tourism in the corridor has spurred economic and community development with the creation of businesses that provide needed services to visitors. TLGV has been able to balance its endeavors in preservation and development to ensure the quality of life is enhanced, while upholding the integrity of the region. As TLGV continues to pursue grant opportunities, work with local organizations and business, and find ways to provide cultural and recreational opportunities for visitors, the NHC moves forward in fulfilling its vision for the region.”
The Economic Impact Study is the second comprehensive study that has been conducted in the National Heritage Corridor over the last two years. This past fall, the National Park Service released its recommendations for continued support of The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor after an extensive evaluation process.
Boys’ Wrap Up
Academy takes
hockey
crown
By Ryan Rumrill,
Town Crier Sportswriter
March 9 Nathan DeLuca scored three goals to lead the Woodstock Centaurs to their first Nutmeg Conference Tournament championship. They beat Suffield-Granby East Windsor by a 6 to 5 score. Ryan Black and Gunner Moore each scored a goal and an assist for Woodstock. Goalie Cal Wilcox made 18 saves and the Centaurs went on to win their first conference title. On March 4, on their way to the crown, Woodstock dispatched Trinity Catholic by an 11 to 1 score. Ryan Black scored five goals enroute. The Academy converted all six goals during power play opportunities and advance to their second straight D. 3 semifinals game. Avery Riva also netted three goals for Woodstock, while Doug Newton, Nathan DeLuca, and Ethan Thorpe all scored a goal for Woodstock. Heading to the states, the Academy’s record was 20-2-1.
Basketball
March 12
(2) Plainfield 46
(10 ) Tolland 55
Second-seed Plainfield Panthers’ State Tournament run ended after coming up short to Tolland. Tolland, 10th seed, got the upset win over the Panthers, 55 to 46. Tolland was led by Andrew Jaworski who finished with a game-high 33 points while Jason Clough scored 14 points. Plainfield was led by Eli Malboeuf who had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and Chris Peasley scored 11 points and dished out four assists and grabbed six rebounds. Plainfield was in the game the whole game until late where shots weren’t falling and then Tolland brought home the victory on Plainfield’s court.
March 10/11
2 Hillhouse 73
7 NFA 54
Norwich Free Academy had its great season comes to an end as they fall short to Class LL Hillhouse. NFA was led by Seth Thomas who scored a game-high 24 points while Jalen Graham scored 10 points, Aiden Miller had eight points, Tyler Sebastian had seven, and Luis Rivera scored five. Hillhouse was led by Joey Kasperzyk Jr. with 16 points, Christian Adams with 13 points, and Mekhi Warren with 11 points.
March 8
Putnam Science Academy 73
Brewster Academy 76
The Putnam Science Mustangs squared off against the #1-ranked undefeated Brewster Wolfpack in the semifinals of the National Prep Invite Tournament and was an intense game as the Mustangs brought a lot of energy to New Haven, where the tournament was held at Albertus Magnus. The Mustangs led by 4 at the half with a score of 44-40. Eric Ayala led the way for PSA with 19 points and grabbed six rebounds. Issac Kante finished with 14 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Jaheam Cornwall recorded 13 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Alexis Yetna scored 12 points and grabbed five rebounds, and Lapri McCray Pace brought the energy off the bench scoring 13 points and grabbing eight rebounds, as the Mustangs fall by three to the best team in the NEPSAC.
March 7
Putnam Science Academy 74
Cushing Academy 61
PSA faced off against Cushing Academy in the quarterfinals of the National Prep Invite Tourney, a team that handily beat earlier in the season. Putnam got the revenge as they outscored Cushing by 13 down the stretch. Eric Ayala led Putnam with 18 points, eight rebounds, and five assists to rally the Mustangs back from down six at halftime. Malik Ondigo finished the game with 13 points and seven rebounds, Jaheam Cornwall had 10 points, six rebounds, and four assists, Lapri Pace had 10 points and nine rebounds, and Alexis Yetna also scored 10 points, six rebounds, and two key blocks. The Mustangs take on Brewster in the semifinals. Virginia Tech-commit Wabissa Bede led Cushing, with 18 points.
(26) Putnam 64
(7) Classical Magnet 100
The Clippers faced a powerful Classical Magnet who rotated 13 players in & out of the game and came up on the losing end against Classical. Zack Cutler led the way for Clippers hitting all of his shots from behind the three-point arc, going 6-6 finishing with 24 points, while Lucas Bastilio scored 20 points and two of which came on a dunk on two defenders. The Clippers ended the season with an 11-12 record.
March 6
4 Holy Cross 59
(29) Killingly
Killingly Redman matched up against fourth-ranked Holy Cross High School and Killingly was paced by Luke Desaulnier who put up 20 points, while Gavin Turner had seven points and four rebounds and Jared Gosper added six points and six assists.
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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.
Feb. 27
Angel Cote, 24, Battey Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct, interfering with a police officer.
March 3
Terrence Oleszewski-Pierce, 22, Gaumond Road, N. Grosvenordale; operating under the influence, traveling too fast.
Kimberly Dysinjer, 22, Sabin Street, Putnam; speeding.
Angel Cote, 24, Battey Street, Putnam; second-degree failure to appear.
Norman Beaupre III, 34, Lyon Road, Woodstock; criminal attempt at criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, third-degree assault.
March 4
Katherin Peek, 25, Mill Street, Putnam; breach of peace, third-degree assault.
Tina Murray, 36, Mill Street, Putnam; breach of peace.
March 5
Cara Parsons, 29, Lhomme Street, Danielson; operating under the influence, operating without a license, insufficient insurance, failure to renew, failure to obey stop light.
caption:
Jaimie Lohman, left, and teacher David Sullivan
Freshman's work chosen
for exhibition
PUTNAM — Killingly High School freshman Jaimie Lohman has been chosen for the annual juried national exhibition of student ceramics sponsored by the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA).
Lohman’s work, titled “A Rhino’s Smile,” was chosen from more than 1,400 entries for this year’s exhibition, over 1,200 of which were submitted by students in grades 9-12.
Lohman, 14, who has been taking classes at Sawmill Pottery in Putnam for the last four years, was encouraged by her teacher David Sullivan to enter her work in the exhibition.
She was surprised that her piece was accepted. “I honestly did not expect to make it this far,” she said. “I am so thankful to be included in this contest.”
Lohman attends a class for teens at Sawmill Pottery every Wednesday. “Pottery, and art in general, has taken a major role in my life,” she said.
While on display in Portland, Lohman’s art will be seen by thousands of visitors from all over the world, many of whom will be in Portland for the NCECA conference. The exhibition will also be promoted through a catalog, poster and website, in which all the chosen work will be featured.
Only 150 entries were chosen for the exhibition.