Woodstock's Winter Fest
At Roseland Park Rainie Singleton, 14, left, and Rinsley Singleton, 11, created bird feeders from pinecones, peanut butter and seeds.
Two new selfie frames, holiday style, now grace Putnam's Rotary Park. They were sponsored by the Putnam Business Association and the Town of Putnam.
The East Putnam Fire Department helped the Baker's Dozen with its annual boot drive fund-raiser.
We are busy ... fishing in Roseland Lake. On page 1 are paper bag gingerbread houses at Senexet Grange.
The Putnam Commission on Aging held its Holiday party last week at the Putnam Elks Lodge.
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PUTNAM — After cold water rushed into the Putnam Family Resource Center recently, it became clear there would be more than just damage to clean up.
Without help, the impact of that burst pipe could have gone right to the heart of the holiday season.
Sixty percent of donations collected for families during the holidays were ruined.
Patty Bryant, director of the Putnam Family Resource Center, reached out to the greater Putnam community asking for help.
At Centreville Bank the phones started buzzing. “Have you heard what happened to the Putnam Family Resource Center?”
Amy Kell, a Residential Loan Processor at Centreville Bank in Putnam, reached out to the leadership team: “My daughter Brynna received sign language assistance at PFRC from Miss Patty, Miss Shannon, and Miss O’Neil. They always made sure Brynna was included and safe in the activities and that even with celiac disease; she was never left out of special snack times. It really makes me cry when I think back on how far she’s come with their help. I am truly thankful to have this opportunity to help them.”
When Hal Horvat, president and CEO of Centreville Bank, said: “When we heard about this unfortunate event at the Putnam Family Resource Center, and how it would impact one of the most vulnerable populations in a town where we have a presence, we wanted to find a way to help.”
Centreville Bank presented the PFRC with a $5,000 donation Dec. 6.
With this donation, Centreville Bank will be able to help the Putnam Family Resource Center complete holiday wish lists for “50 children in need” in the Putnam area.
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PUTNAM — The Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam launched its Capital Campaign Fund-raiser aimed at securing the society’s future and enhancing its vital role in preserving and promoting Putnam’s rich history.
The Aspinock Historical Society, founded in 1972, has been instrumental in safeguarding the town’s historical heritage. With countless artifacts, documents, and stories, the society strives to educate the community and visitors about Putnam’s unique past.
The Capital Campaign Fund-raiser is a landmark initiative designed to bolster the society’s financial foundation, ensuring its continued operation and expansion. The funds raised will be allocated to critical projects, including renovating and restoring the society’s historic documents, digitizing its extensive archives, and developing interactive educational programs for local schools and residents.
For more information on the Capital Campaign Fundraiser or to donate, please contact
“We are committed to preserving the history of Putnam for future generations,” said John Miller, president of the Aspinock Historical Society. “This campaign is an opportunity for everyone who values our town’s heritage to contribute to the legacy of Putnam.”
“The Aspinock Historical Society invites all community members, history enthusiasts, and businesses to be part of this exciting endeavor. Your support will play an integral role in preserving and sharing the history of Putnam, ensuring it remains a vibrant and enriching resource for years to come,” said Miller.
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Manning the Kettles
The Putnam Rotary Club's Interact Club was fund-raising last weekend. From left: Jared Nielsen, Ryan Rivera, Cade Jones
Advisor: Generosity
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PUTNAM — The Putnam Rotary’s Interact Club had another amazing Saturday Dec. 9 with kettle donations pulling in more than $2,000 for a campaign total of more than $8,000 so far.
And there are two more Saturdays to go. Salvation Army kettles will be manned from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 16 and 23 at Putnam Supermarket, Putnam Stop & Shop, Putnam Price Chopper and Putnam Walmart.
Interact Club advisor Roberta Rocchetti said: “The generosity of our local community never ceases to amaze me. And a big shout out to Paige Perry and Gabriell Cerasiello from Putnam High who have manned the kettles for three 8-hour shifts.”
She also thanked additional Putnam High School students; Danny Pynn, Jay Patel, Danny Boriboun, and Kaylee Borders; Tourtellotte Memorial High School students; Zahara Moore, Jordyn Butler, Eric Levesque, Patricia Peterson, Joshua Tackson and Tyler Shead; The Woodstock Academy students; Emma Kerr, Ava Hovestadt, Delaney Anderson, Cade Jones, Jared Nielsen, Ryan Rivera, Jackie Dearborn, Mikayla Bessette, Ava Golden, Bella DiGregorio, Gianna Keddy, Julia Coyle and Livi Gerum.
Rocchetti thanked other volunteers including: Claudia Ursin from Ashford, Harper and Hudson Smith and Kelly Alves from Putnam, Shannon Fagan and Matthew Gardiner from the Rotaract Club and Rotarians, Joseph Adiletta, Fred Chmura, Dick Loomis, Woody and Dottie Durst, Roberta and Mike Rocchetti.
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