Marie Mayo Ramsdell
PUTNAM — Marie (Mayo) Ramsdell, 87, of Putnam, died Sept. 30, 2021. Born in 1934, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Louise (Austin) Mayo and lived in Pomfret for most of her life.
Marie graduated from Putnam High School in 1952 and married Joseph P. Ramsdell Sr. in 1956. He died in 1994.
Marie retired from the Rectory School in Pomfret after 20 years and later owned and operated Marie’s Catering in Alma, Ga. Mrs. Ramsdell enjoyed cooking, sewing, building puzzles, and doing crafts.
She leaves sons, Joseph P. Ramsdell Jr. of Carson, Miss., Carl Ramsdell of Westbrook and Stewart Ramsdell of Nicholls, Ga.; daughters, Rebecca Wilson of Templeton, Calif., and Donna Miller of Alma; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 1 sister; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Ramsdell Sr.; children, Scott Ramsdell, Lisa Ramsdell, and David Ramsdell; and nine brothers; and six sisters.
The Funeral Service was Oct. 8 at Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam, with burial in The Pomfret South Cemetery, 214 Pomfret St., Pomfret Center.
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Wed. Oct. 13
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present Art @ the Library “Dialogues” exhibit by Ann C. Rosebrooks and Donna O’Scolaigh Lange through Oct. 30. In the display case for October is “Knitted & Crocheted Toys.” 860-923-9779.
Pet Clinic
DANIELSON --- Pets Pals Northeast will hold a Community Pet Wellness Clinic from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at Owen Bell Park. No fee. Appointments required: 860-594-4500, ext. 6308. Masks required.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road is presenting an exhibit and sale of “Nature’s Canvas: Photography by Nancy L. Barrett” through the end of November. 860-928-4948.
Sat. Oct. 16
Walk
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road will present The Last Green Valley Walktober Walk to learn about naturalist author and photographer Edwin Way Teale from 10 a.m. to noon. Rain date: Oct. 17. 860-928-4948.
Pumpkin Fest
PUTNAM --- The Great Pumpkin Fest will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Putnam and at Rotary Park. Food, music and much more.
Harvest Fair
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will hold a Harvest Fair and Luncheon at the church. The fair is from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the take-out luncheon is from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Variety of holiday items, drawing baskets, jewelry, bake sale and more.
Popcorn Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- Boy Scouts of America Troop 25 Putnam will hold its popcorn fund-raisers from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Putnam Farmers’ Market and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of Tractor Supply in E. Putnam.
Roast Beef Supper
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Lions Club 26th annual roast beef supper with Big Fella’s BBQ will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Valley Springs Sportsman Club. $15. Drive thru takeout only.
Sun. Oct. 17
Pumpkin Painting
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Elks on Edmond Street will hold a Community Pumpkin Painting Event from noon to 2 p.m. for ages 1 to 13. Everything provided and you can take the pumpkins home with you.
Thur. Oct. 21
Bird Walk
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret Center will present a Trail Wood Bird Walk at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood, Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Fri. Oct. 22
Concert
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center of Pomfret on Day Road will present Mark & Beverly Davis Guitar Duo Concert at 7:30 p.m. Mask and COVID vaccination required. $10 CAS members; $20 nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Sat. Oct. 23
Owl Banding Demo
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will hold a Saw-whet Owl Banding Demo at 7 p.m. Bring a camera. $20 for CAS members; $30 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Rabies Clinic
DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast will hold a low-cost rabies clinic from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital on Rt. 2 on the Danielson/Plainfield town line. $15 cash per animal. Pre-registration and appointment required. No walk-ins. 860-317-1720.
Sun. Oct. 24
Trick or Treat
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Elks on Edmond Street will hold a Drive-thru Trick or Treat from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Scarecrow Contest
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Elks on Edmond Street will hold a Scarecrow Contest. Set up is from 9 to 10 a.m. and judging is at noon. Build a scarecrow for a chance to win a prize. Benefits CT Children’s Medical Center. Must bring your own materials. $5.
Tues. Oct. 26
Prostate Screening
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will offer a free Prostate Cancer Screening Event to eligible men from 1 to 4 p.m. in the urology medical specialty suite at Day Kimball Hospital. in Putnam. Registration is required and appointments are limited: 860-963-3848.
Fri. Oct. 29
‘Nightmare’
POMFRET --- Nick’s Nightmare returns to the Pomfret Little League field from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 29, 30 and 31. $8 for adults; kids under 8 admitted free. Benefits the Pomfret/Eastford Little League.
Sat. Oct. 30
Trick or Treat
PUTNAM --- The annual Putnam Trick or Treat AFTERNOON, sponsored by the Putnam Recreation Department, will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Parents are invited to trick or treat from business to business in the downtown area from Union Square to the area of Jade Garden.
Banding Demo
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center of Pomfret on Day Road will present Saw-whet Owl Banding Demonstration at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 and at 8 p.m. Nov. 6. Bring camera. Register:
Sat. Nov. 13
Yuletide Festival
PUTNAM --- The Daughters of Isabella will hold its Yuletide Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church on Providence Street. They are seeking vendors. Table rentals are $35 if reserved before Oct. 20 or $40 after Oct. 20. 860 928 5014.
Volunteer Day
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center of Pomfret will hold Volunteer Day at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road from 9 a.m. to noon. Bring gloves, rakes, clippers or spades if you have them. No experience needed. 860-928-4948.
Mon. Nov. 15
Art & Book Sale
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center of Pomfret on Day Road will hold an artwork and book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 15 to 21. 860-928-4948.
Fri. Nov. 19
Walk & Campfire
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present “Full Beaver Moon Walk and Campfire from 8 to 10 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Register:
Mon. Nov. 22
Holiday Nature Store
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road will hold its annual Holiday Nature Store from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Dec. 23. 860-928-4948.
Fri. Nov. 26
Artists’ Open Studios
PUTNAM --- The Artists’ Open Studios of Northeast CT will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 26, 27, 28 and Dec. 4 and 5. www.aosct.org.
Sun. Dec. 5
Hospice Tree
Day Kimball Healthcare will present Hospice Tree of Life Ceremonies at 5 p.m. at locations around northeastern Connecticut. Benefit: Hospice & Palliative Care of NE CT. More Info:daykimball.org/treeoflife
Sat. Dec. 25
Merry Christmas!
Tues. Dec. 28
Bird Watch
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road will hold a Winter Bird Walk starting at 1 p.m. Register:
Thur. Dec. 30
Nightingale Hike
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road will present “Hike Nightingale Forest South” at 9 a.m. at the Wyndham Land Trust. Register:
Sat. Nov. 5, 2022
Dueling Pianos
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will present Dueling Pianos Presented By Foxwoods Resort Casino at 7 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefit: Day Kimball Healthcare At Home. More Info:daykimball.org/pianos
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Woodstock captains (from left) Leah Castle, Linsey Arends and Carah Bruce accept the trophy for finishing third place. Photo by Josh Welch.
Woodstock Academy assistant girls’ cross-country coach Josh Welch said the strategy was simple: Let senior Linsey Arends run hard in a meet against Fitch early last week and then let her rest up for the weekend. It turned out to be very effective.
The goal was for her to break the 20-minute mark in the Wickham Park Invitational Oct. 9.
Arends accomplished that as she finished in 19 minutes, 56 seconds in the tune up for the state championship meet which will be run on the same course.
That was good for fourth-place individually in the medium varsity race.
It also led the Centaurs to a third-place finish in the race, just behind E. Lyme and Tolland.
Arends has one more regular season meet, Oct. 13 at NFA, before the ECC championship meet on Oct. 21 in Norwich and the Class MM state championship meet on Oct. 30 at Wickham Park.
Welch expects to see even better from the senior as the competition improves.
Lauren Brule placed 24th at the Wickham Invite while Julia Coyle came home in 39th to round out the top three for the Centaurs.
There was little Arends had to worry about in Groton. The senior had two of her teammates behind her and no one in front. The 1-2-3 finish guaranteed the Centaurs a 19-39 win over Fitch, 19-39.
Plainfield failed to have a full team and Woodstock was awarded a 15-50 win over the Panthers. The Centaurs are now 6-1 overall and 1-1 in Div. I of the ECC.
Arends made it look easy as she toured the Haley Farm State Park course in 16 minutes, 51 seconds. The course was only about 2.7 miles long for the girls.
It’s the second time in four regular season meets that the girls have run under the traditional 5K or 3.1 mile length.
Arends was almost two minutes better than Coyle who came across the line in 18:44, just a second better than another Centaur, Carah Bruce.
Sydney Lord was sixth and Leah Castle seventh overall for Woodstock in Groton.
Welch was happy with the performances of Coyle, Bruce and the others.
At Wickham, the Centaurs were 49 points behind the Vikings which may sound like a lot. However, in total time, Woodstock was only a minute off the Vikings’ pace.
Boys’ Cross-country
Ian Hoffman continues to excel in his first year in cross-country. The senior led the way for the boys’ cross-country team Oct. 9 at Wickham Park. He finished in 17 minutes, 46 seconds, good enough for 28th place individually. The boys finished 15th overall as a team in Manchester with Vince Bastura placing 51st and Christian Menounos 96th.
The philosophy was not to win at Wickham this weekend or in a couple of weeks in the Class MM state championship meet as much as to learn how to compete at those races. Woodstock is in a building year. But there will be no holding back even with a meet at NFA Oct. 13 looming. Hoffman finished third overall in Groton earlier in the week as the Centaurs downed Plainfield, 15-50, but lost a close one to Fitch, 27-29. Bastura placed fifth for Woodstock Academy (5-2, 0-2), Menounos was seventh and Seamus Lippy ninth.
Marc Allard
Director of Sports Information
The Woodstock Academy
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Trick or Treat set
PUTNAM — The annual Putnam Trick or Treat AFTERNOON, sponsored by the Putnam Recreation Department, will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Parents are invited to trick or treat from business to business in the downtown area from Union Square to the area of Jade Garden.
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