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Jane Danielson
E. WOODSTOCK — Jane Alton Danielson, 91, died Oct. 21, 2013, in the Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam.
Ms. Danielson was born in Hartford but spent her summers in East Woodstock, to which she moved permanently at age 8. The daughter of Flora and Carl Danielson, a school teacher and carpenter-turned store keeper, respectively, she was predeceased by James, her younger brother.
A graduate of Woodstock Academy, Ms. Danielson trained at a lab school in Boston before returning to Woodstock to work with Dr. David Bates. With seemingly limitless energy, she ran the office with a high degree of professionalism and compassion, admixed with spirited debates over politics. When Dr. Bates retired, Ms. Danielson served in the offices of the Woodstock Medical Group until her retirement at age 80.
She leaves cousins in the Gifford, Child, and Morse families, as well as the Bates family, of which she was effectively a member.
A Memorial Service was Oct. 26 at the East Woodstock Congregational Church. Donations: E. Woodstock Congregational Church, PO Box 156, E. Woodstock, CT 06244; or the Muddy Brook Fire Department, P.O. Box 222, East Woodstock, CT 06244-0222. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.
Rolande L. Magnan
WOODSTOCK — Rolande L. (Hubert) Magnan, 77, of Harrisville Road, died Oct. 24, 2013. She was the wife of Raymond N. Magnan for 57 years. Born in 1936 in Killingly, she was the daughter of the late Roland and Yvonne (Houle) Hubert.
Rolande worked as a pharmacy technician for Vien’s Pharmacy for 40 years. She was a communicant of Most Holy Trinity Church.
In addition to her husband, Rolande leaves her brother, Maurice Hubert of Putnam; her sister, Lillian Perreault of Seattle; nieces and nephews.
The Mass of Christian Burial is at 10 a.m. Oct. 31 in Most Holy Trinity Church, 568 Pomfret St. Pomfret. Private burial. Donations: Most Holy Trinity Church. Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam.
Virginia Lee
WOODSTOCK — Virginia R. (Shinn) Lee, 78, of Woodstock, died Oct. 22, 2013, at Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam.
She was the wife of the late Herald L. Lee Jr., who died Nov. 10, 1996.
She was born in Butler, Penn., daughter of the late Byron H. and Bertha I. (Tone) Shinn and lived in Woodstock since 1967. She was a retired school teacher having taught for many years at Rockville High School and Vernon Middle School.
She leaves two sons, Glenn M. Lee and James L. Lee, both of Woodstock; two granddaughters, Jacquelyn Nicole Lee and Rebecca Ruth Lee. She was predeceased by two brothers, Jeffrey N. Shinn and Joseph E. Shinn.
Donations: Bungee Fire and Rescue, 1256 Route 171, Woodstock, CT 06181. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.
Steven DuBois
EASTFORD — Steven “Steve” A. DuBois, 53, of Eastford, born March 3, 1960, died unexpectedly at home Oct. 1, 2013.
Dedicated to being a helping professional, Steve worked for the Department of Developmental Services as a case manager for 19 years. Known for his immense warmth, kindness, selflessness, and compassion, Steve worked relentlessly to improve the lives of others.
In addition to being a helping professional, Steve was passionate about coaching and working with young people. He served as the head boys basketball coach at Eastford Elementary School for two years and coached the Junior Varsity Boys’ Basketball team at Woodstock Academy from 2001 until 2004.
He leaves three sons, Jeremy, Matthew, and Brandon.
A Celebration of his Life was Oct. 6 at Potter Funeral Home, Willimantic. Donations: The Friends of Camp Quinebaug.
Paige Coombs
POMFRET --- Paige Streit Coombs, 58, wife of Charlie Coombs, died of melanoma on Oct. 14, 2013, at home.
The daughter of Mackey Metcalfe Dutton of Chestertown and the late Donald L. Streit of Cincinnati, Ohio Paige was born in Hartford and grew up in Cincinnati. She always considered Chestertown as her second home and loved spending time with her late grandmother, Frances Perry Metcalfe.
A graduate of Hillsdale School, Cincinnati and Washington College, Chestertown, Paige pursued a career in theater in New York City for several years. When she returned to Chestertown, she was employed by the Kent County Board of Education and also worked as an Innkeeper for the White Swan Tavern.
In 1986, Paige married Charlie Coombs and moved to Rappahannock County, Virginia where they lived for 20 years. The Coombses extensively restored The Cabin on Mill Run, a two hundred year old log cabin at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. She loved her work in the Special Education Department of Rappahannock County High School, and she was the Executive Director of Headwaters, a nonprofit educational foundation. A tireless volunteer, Paige was President of the Rappahannock County Chapter of the American Cancer Society, President of the Board for Child Care and Learning Center of Rappahannock, President of the Board of the Rappahannock County Library and Volunteer Coordinator for Hospice of the Rapidan.
Six years ago, the Coombses moved to Pomfret, where Paige worked, until she became ill, as an Associate Editor for Early American Life Magazine. Her volunteer work included membership on the Women’s Board of Day-Kimball Hospital and the Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret.
Paige was an excellent cook and an exceptional hostess. She enjoyed gardening and was quite knowledgeable about antiques.
She leaves her husband, Charlie, her mother, a brother, Stuart Streit of Cincinnati; a sister, Molly Streit of Chestertown, a stepsister, Kristin Korkunis of La Canada, Calif.; two stepchildren, David Coombs of Williamsburg, Va., and Susan Imperati of Old Saybrook; three nieces, Katie and Kelsey Streit and Grace Korkunis and four stepgrandchildren, Amanda and Ed Coombs, Sadie Gross and Joe Imperati.
A Memorial Service was Oct. 26 in Chestertown, Md., with burial in St. Paul’s, Kent. A memorial celebration will be held at a later date in Pomfret. Donations: Headwaters Foundation, PO Box 114, Sperryville, VA 22704. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.
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Alyssa Espinosa, left, and Saige Morin, both of Putnam, are Minons.
Amber Gregory, 3, of Hampton is portraying Cinderella Bride, top. Below, Kailyn Smith, 1 of Putnam, sports an elephant costume.
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Woodstock Elementary/Middle
Monday: Grilled chicken patties, fruit. Tuesday: Macaroni and cheese, peas, fruit. Wednesday: General Tsao Chicken, snow peas, fruit. Thursday: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, carrots, fruit. Friday: Pizza, fruit.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday - Brunch at Lunch: Eggs, bacon and cheese on English muffins, hash browns. Tuesday: Honey BBQ grilled chicken sandwiches. Wednesday: Sloppy Joes. Thursday: Chef salad. Friday - half day: Macaroni and cheese, broccoli and cauliflower.
Putnam High
Monday: Melted ham and cheese croissants. Tuesday: Chicken teriyaki rice bowls. Wednesday: "Philly Style" steak and cheese subs. Thursday: Taco salad, Mexicali corn. Friday: Homemade chili.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, butternut squash, apple slices, banana loafs. Tuesday: No school - Professional Development. Wednesday: French toast sticks, turkey sausage links, oranges. Thursday: Mr. Fox's pizza, pineapple cups, Kids Snax Mix. Friday: Totally taco snax, refried beans, fruit.
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Auction Award
Putnam Business Association President Jeff Rawson, right, and auction chairman Ronald P. Coderre, back, presented an MVP plaque to Joe Voccio for all his help on the auction. Courtesy photo.
PBA auction
financial success
Special to the Putnam Town Crier
PUTNAM — Despite a sparse turnout of approximately 70 people, the “Progressive Putnam” Sports Memorabilia & Arts Auction, held recently at J.D. Cooper’s, was a financial success. According to Jeff Rawson, PBA president, and Ron Coderre, auction organizer, the event netted the association $4000.
“We were hoping to draw more people but those in attendance were enthusiastic in their bidding. We’re grateful to those who attended. The money will be used as part of our effort to market Putnam as a destination for visitors, diners and those who enjoy the arts,” said Rawson.
Auctioneer Gene Michael Deary and MC Josh Walsh of ESPN teamed up on stage to form a dynamic duo. The pair played off each other with their knowledge of sports, while providing an entertaining format for those in attendance.
The auction provided a variety of items from virtually every sport from baseball, football, basketball and hockey to golf, tennis and motor sports. There were also pieces of art with framing provided by artists Tom Menard and Carroll “Big Bird” Spinney and Sherri Sochor, owner of Arts & Framing in Putnam.
The Menard and Spinney pieces drew spirited bidding action, as did three packages provided by former Boston Red Sox catcher and current St. Louis Cardinals minor league hitting instructor Roger LaFrancois.
LaFrancois provided and authentic Cardinals warm-up jacket and cap with a Major League bat, which drew considerable action as did his personal package of a catcher’s mitt he used while playing for Boston, a Major League bat and ball and a LaFrancois Topps
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Fri. Nov. 1
Gallery Opening
PUTNAM --- The P.S. Art gallery opening will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Silver Circle Studio. Artwork from Pomfret School students.
Veterans Dinner
PUTNAM --- The Veteran's Dinner and Concert will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Killingly High School. Reservations are required for dinner (774-2827) Dinner is free for veteran and one guest. All other dinner guests are $5. Sponsored by The Rotary Club of Danielson, KHS Music Department, KHS Student Council and F.L.A.G.
Fish Fry
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold a fish fry from noon to 7 p.m. at the hall on Riverside Drive. Prices vary. 860-923-2967.
Sat. Nov. 2
Roast Beef Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will hold a Roast Beef Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. in the dining room. Adults $12; kids 12 and under $5. Benefits community charities. Takeout available. 928-4405.
Conference
POMFRET --- As part of the Town of Pomfret’s 300th birthday celebration, the Association for the Study of Connecticut History (ASCH) is sponsoring a one-day conference, “300 Years in Connecticut’s Not-So-Quiet Corner,” from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Pomfret School. Tickets are $30 for ASCH members, Pomfret parents and alumni; $45 for all others. http://asch-cthistory.org.
Craft, Bake Sale
ASHFORD --- The Ashford Senior Center Organization will hold its fall craft and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Senior Center. Lunch available. Tables are $15. 487-5122.
Artists Studio
FOSTER --- Artist Open Studios, sponsored by fosteringArts.org, will from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ten artists will be featured on the tour. Free family event. For more information, to download a map and chart your own tour visit www.artistopenstudios.org. You may call to have a map mailed to you -- 401-397-6501.
'Trout Fishing'
WOODSTOCK --- Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut will present "Trout Fishing in America" at 2 p.m. at the Hyde Cultural Center. $10 in advance; $12 at the door. 860-928-2946.
Thur. Nov. 7
Art Swap
POMFRET --- The Northeastern CT Art Guild is having an ART SWAP at 6:30 at the CT Audubon society. Members are encouraged to bring in art supplies and equipment in good condition either for sale or to swap. Refreshments will be served. All welcome.
Seminar
TOLLAND --- "Introduction to French-Canadian Genealogical Research,” a free public seminar, will be presented at 7 p.m. in the French-Canadian Genealogical Society of Connecticut’s library in the Old County Courthouse on Tolland Green. Maryanne LeGrow of Willington will show how to use the library’s many resources to find ancestors in Canada and New England. Seating limited. Pre-register: 860-623-8721.
Fri. Nov. 8
'Life' Production
PUTNAM --- The Off Bradley Production of "Life as I Knew It" will be presented at 7:30 Nov. 8, 9, 15, 16 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 10 and 17 at Killingly High School. $15. 928-7887.
Sat. Nov. 9
Yuletide Fest
PUTNAM --- The Daughters of Isabella Circle 543 will hold its annual Yuletide Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 9 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 10 at the St. Mary Church Hall on Providence Street. Light lunch available.