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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.
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“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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Seniors Hunter Larson, left, and Eric Mathewson will be two of the guiding hands for the Woodstock Academy boys’ basketball team this winter. Photo by Marc Allard.
The Woodstock Academy boys’ basketball team fell one win shy of qualifying for the state tournament a year ago.
It doesn’t mean the team wants to forget last season. In fact, quite the opposite.
The Centaurs finished off the regular season with victories over Waterford, Griswold and Old Lyme.
“We just want to keep building on the end stretch of the season last year. We were pretty good,” senior Hunter Larson said.
“We knew that it was all or nothing to make a run at States,” senior Eric Mathewson added. “If we keep that same intensity ... we’re going to have a very successful year.”
It will be a case of building from the back, however.
The Centaurs will return much of their frontcourt strength but the backcourt did suffer a pair of graduation losses in Braiden Saucier and Brandon Nagle.
“We’re working on the back court,” said second-year head coach Donte Adams. “We’re looking at a lot of the ball handling to come from Garrett (Bushey) and one of our biggest additions in Matt Hernandez.”
Adams is hopeful that Hernandez will relieve Bushey of much of the ball handling responsibilities because Bushey (7.6 points per game, 25 3-pointers) is one who will be counted upon to fill up the basket.
“Garrett will be playing the 2 (guard) but they will be interchangeable. We have a team that will cause a lot of mismatch problems. I am looking for Matt to do a lot of the ball handling,” Adams added.
Mathewson, Teddy Richardson, Larson (8.1 points per game, 18-3’s), and newcomers Will Bushey, Camden Nason, and T.J. Osborne will all see time in the backcourt.
Everyone will have to play, at least, a little faster: There is now a 35-second shot clock in boys’ and girls’ high school basketball in Connecticut.
The frontcourt features the return of 6-foot, 6-inch center Brady Ericson. The junior led the team with a 10.8 point per game average, 116 rebounds and 13 blocks.
Senior Keon LaMarche, sophomore Mike Therrien, Larson, Mathewson, Richardson and Nason will also play up front.
While last season may not be remembered for not making the state tournament, getting to the Div. IV tournament this year is on the Centaurs radar.
“Our guys last year set the ground work. They came in and competed. We won three of our last four and I believe everything happens for a reason. We lost a lot of early games. So we’re coming in with a chip on our shoulders. We want to get double-digit wins, make the state tournament, and play with a little more hunger,” Adams said.
The Centaurs open the season at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Alumni Fieldhouse against Waterford.
Marc Allard
Director of Sports Information
The Woodstock Academy
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The Putnam Rotary Club's Interact Club was fund-raising last weekend. From left: Jared Nielsen, Ryan Rivera, Cade Jones
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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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Woodstock Public Schools
Every day: Fruit. Monday: Hot dogs. Tuesday: Grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato soup. Wednesday: Chicken nuggets, dipping sauce, mashed potatoes, broccoli. Thursday: Beef and bean burrito. Friday - half day: Pizza, green beans.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday: Toasted Texas cheese sandwich, tomato soup, cheddar Goldfish crackers, fruit. Tuesday: Macaroni and cheese, chicken tenders, broccoli, fruit. Wednesday - Wolf Meal: Beef burger with cheese, sherbet. Thursday: Pizza, salad, Holiday Treat. Friday: No school. Winter Break - Dec. 22 - Jan. 1.
Putnam High
Monday: Chicken filet bacon and ranch sandwich or spicy chicken sandwich. Tuesday: Texas toast grilled cheese or bacon cheeseburgers. Wednesday: Meatball spaghetti dinner or chicken Caesar wrap. Thursday: Roast turkey feast or cheese bites with corn and potatoes. Friday: French bread pizza or Buffalo popcorn chicken basket.
Pomfret Community
Every day: All-beef hot dog, Yogurt Fun Lunch, Sunbutter & Jelly. Monday: Spaghetti marinara, broccoli. Tuesday: Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, cookie. Wednesday and Thursday: Chef's choice. Friday - early dismissal: Pizza, carrots.
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