Solomon family donates $2,000
PUTNAM — The Solomon family recently donated $2,000 to the Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund of DKH in memory of their beloved family member and 2018 NECT Cancer Fund Angel Ambassador, Shannon Labonte, who passed away from a rare form of cancer on April 27, 2018.
Since her passing, the Solomon family and friends have organized annual fund-raisers to support causes close to Shannon’s heart. Their efforts help fund the Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund of DKH, the Shannon Lee Labonte Scholarship Fund at Putnam High School, the Putnam Congregational Church, and the Putnam Public Library.
The Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund provides financial assistance to residents of Northeast Connecticut who may not otherwise have the resources to access necessary medical care. Healthcare officials said: “We are deeply grateful to the Solomon family for their continued generosity and for carrying forward Shannon’s legacy of ensuring access to high-quality, local cancer care. Their support brings hope and courage to those in our community facing a cancer diagnosis.”
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From left: Bettye Jo Pakulis, Shannon’s aunt; Ann Russo, Shannon’s aunt; Roberta Solomon, Shannon’s mother; Zoe Labonte, Shannon’s daughter; Kristen Willis, director of development, Day Kimball Healthcare; Linda Pacheco, Shannon’s aunt; at the Deary Memorial Recognition Garden on the grounds of DKH’s Schneider Center. The garden was created by members of the Deary family in 2007 to memorialize, honor, and recognize cancer survivors and loved ones lost to cancer.
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The addition to the Pomfret Public Library is moving along. Linda Lemmon photo.
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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 860-963-0000.
Aug. 4
Aaron S. Gleason, 48, Sabin Street, Putnam; conspiracy to commit/false report-theft or motor vehicle.
Aug. 7
Ike Gordon, 73, Green Street, Putnam; criminal violation of restraining order.
Aug. 8
Lynsey E. Chartier-Sorel, 42, Perry Street, Putnam; stalking 2 fear physical safety, intimidate bias/bigotry 2 physical count, second-degree harassment.
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Putnam Science's Drills and Skills clinic a success
PUTNAM — Putnam Science Academy’s Drills and Skills just finished its final basketball clinic of the summer. The August three-day camp was very successful with 56 campers who attended, said PSA Head Coach Tom Espinosa. “Summer is the time to spend on your basketball game and to push yourself to get better. I know the kids that attend our camps get better but also really enjoy the time working with our coaches and meeting other kids from the surrounding towns. We make the camp very competitive but also we make sure everyone is having a good time.”
The Celtics, coached by Courtney Stanger, captured the NBA division championship and Providence won the NCAA division title, coached by Michael Therrien.
The individual winners from the NBA include Drake Alvarez (MVP, Elbow Shooting and 1-on-1), Yianni Kotsalidis (Hot Shot) Jordan Ashton (Free Throw Shooting) , Nolan Lehto (Coaches Award) and Logan McEvoy (Hustle Award). Individual winners from the Big East include William Gustavesen (MVP and 1-on-1), Cooper Keenan (Hustle Award), Teagan Espinosa (Elbow Shooting and Hot Shot) and Bryce Proulx (Free Throw Shooting and Coaches Award).
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