Past Issues of the Putnam Town Crier
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Midtown Fitness center owners Mike Bogdanski, left, and Kristin Duethorn, right, present a check to TEEG director Donna Grant at the annual Have a Heart Auction. Midtown Fitness is promoting a health initiative called “The Northeast Connecticut Biggest Loser contest that awards the man and woman who loses the biggest percentage of body weight in an eight week period . Cash prizes and gift certificates have been donated by Steve and Marjolaine Townsend, Gerardi Insurance, Steve Bousquet’s Appliance and TV, Putnam Ford, Wonderland Comics and 85 Main. Almost 100 residents have entered the contest which ends on March 8. Seven hundred dollars was raised through the effort. Half was donated to TEEG and half to Daily Bread. Courtesy 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 963-0000.
Feb. 18
Gary Klotzer, 31, Pine Crest Road, Woodstock; failure to have head lamps, operating unregistered motor vehicle, operating without insurance.
Feb. 19
Robert O’ Connor, 21, Railroad Street, Putnam; sixth-degree larceny.
Feb. 21
April Samokar, 36, Golden Street, Plainfield; failure to respond, operating unregistered motor vehicle, operating under suspension, operating without insurance.
Feb. 22
Deirdre Brennan, 49, Mechanic Street, Putnam; second-degree breach of peace, disorderly conduct.
Ronald Luscavage, 43, Gristmill Road, E. Haddam; tampering with a witness, interfering with police, violation of a restraining order.
Feb. 24
Ryan Robbins, 33, Richmond Road, Putnam; two counts of first-degree failure to appear, three counts of second-degree failure to appear.
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Woodstock Elementary/Middle
Monday: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, squash, fruit. Tuesday: Lanky Franks, baked beans, fruit. Wednesday: Bosco cheese sticks, marinara sauce, fruit. Thursday: Hamburger, gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, fruit. Friday: Pizza, zucchini, fruit.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday: Honey BBQ grilled chicken sandwiches. Tuesday: Beef and bean burritos, Spanish rice. Wednesday: Macaroni and cheese, broccoli. Thursday: Sloppy Joes, peas. Friday - Brunch at Lunch: Egg and cheese on whole wheat croissants, roasted veggies with potatoes.
Putnam High
Monday: Melted ham and cheese croissants, three-bean salad. Tuesday: Chicken Teriyaki stir fry, zucchini over Oriental vegetable fried rice, vegetable spring roll. Wednesday: Macaroni and cheese, broccoli. Thursday: Classic Cobb salad. Friday: Lasagna.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Meatball grinders, carrot sticks, diced pears. Tuesday: Chicken patties on rolls, fruit. Wednesday: Spaghetti, meatsauce, fruit tray. Thursday: Mr. Fox's pizza, fruit tray. Friday: Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas, applesauce cups.
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POMFRET — James A. Weiss, AAMS, RLP (Registered Life Planner) and partner at Weiss & Hale Financial will host a “Retire Ready Retreat” on March 23 featuring workshops designed to provide balance for life goals, mindset and wellness as one approaches life transitions like career change or retirement.
The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 23 at Pomfret School, in the newly built Parson’s Lodge. Lunch and snacks will be served. Register at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling Deirdre at Weiss & Hale Financial at 860.928.2341. Space limited. The fee is $90 which includes a healthful lunch, snacks and all workshop materials.
The retreat will feature: Jim Weiss, Registered Life Planner; Dr. Alison Monette, Registered Dietitian & Naturopathic Physician with Avena Wellness Center; Alicja Czerwinska, M.A., Registered Yoga Teacher 200 & Meditation Guru; as well Financial Behavior Specialist, Kol Birke, M.A., CFP. This energizing event will guide attendees through a process to establish balance and focus in their pre-retirement and retirement years, and is best suited for those considering career changes or for the Baby Boomer who may be 5 to 10 years away from retiring.
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Comedy set
THOMPSON — The Marianapolis Drama Club will present “Over the River and Through the Woods” at 7 p.m. Feb. 28, March 1 and 2 in the Irwin Black Box Theatre. Free. Donations accepted to support a service trip to Peru in March. Reservations recommended: 923-9565.