Wed. Oct. 9
Emergency Prep
POMFRET --- Derek May, Emergency Management Director for Town of Pomfret, will talk about household readiness, likely hazards and who to call in an emergency at 7 p.m. at the Pomfret Public Library on Pomfret Street.
 
Senior Fair
PUTNAM --- Putnam Commission on Aging will present its fourth annual Senior Fair from 9 a.m. to noon in St. Mary Church Hall. Vendors include health, transportation, mobility, benefits and more. Handicap accessible from Marshall Street or Green Street. 

Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Becorns: A Woodland World of Wonder” photo exhibit and sale by David Bird through Oct. 31 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road.  860-928-4948.

Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Library’s Art @ the Library series will present “With Love, From Kate,” artwork by Kate Gilman-Alexander, through Oct. 30 at the Thompson Public Library.

Fri. Oct. 11
'Deathtrap'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Deathtrap" at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11, 12, 18 and 19 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 13 and 20. Tickets $20 for adults; $16 for seniors and students.

Sat. Oct. 12
Bird Walk
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present Walktober: Bafflin Bird Walk at 8 a.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free. 860-928-4948.

Screech Owl
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present Walktober: Screech Owl Night Hike at 7 p.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road.  $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Nature Sketchbook Journaling” from 9 a.m. to noon at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Old Home Day
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society presents Canterbury Old Home Day. Admission and parking free.

Art Show
POMFRET --- The Northeastern CT Art Guild will present an art show and artisan fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pomfret Historical Society building, 111 Townhouse Rd. Free. Refreshments and music.

Tues. Oct. 15
Troop Joining
PUTNAM --- The Troop 25 Joining Night will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Living Faith United Methodist Church on Grove Street. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Thur. Oct. 17
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Trail wood Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Blood Drive
POMFRET CENTER --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. at the First congregational Church of Pomfret. 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hale YMCA. 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Fri. Oct. 18
Zombie Fashion
PUTNAM --- The Annual Zombie Fashion Show will be held at Rotary Park. www.discoverputnam.com.

Sat. Oct. 19
Sawmill Tour
POMFRET CENTER --- Hull Forest Products is hosting free tours of its manufacturing facility on a drop-in basis from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Rt. 97.   860-974-0127.

Mt. Bike Rides
HAMPTON --- The Quiet Corner Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA) is holding free guided mountain bike rides at Goodwin State Forest for kids and adults at all levels of riding ability. Registration starts at 8:45 a.m. Mountain bike and helmet are required for all riders.  For more info: see www.facebook.com/QuietCornerNEMBA/

Arts & Crafts
WOODSTOCK --- The Roseland Cottage Fine Arts and Crafts Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 19 and Oct. 20. $5. Rain or shine.

Rabies Clinic
DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, is holding a low cost rabies clinic from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital on Rt. 12. No appointment necessary. $12 cash per animal.  All animals must be on a leash or in a secured carrier. If available, bring prior proof of rabies vaccination. 860-317-1720.

Pomfret Trick or Treat
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will sponsor a “Rec or Treat” starting at 4:30 p.m. at the Recreation Park on Hampton Road. Trick or treating and hayrides from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The bonfire will be lighted around 5:30 by the Pomfret Fire Department followed by the movie “Hocus Pocus” on the large screen. Food for sale. Bring chairs and blankets. Free.

Autumn Story & Craft
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Public Library will hold an Autumn Story & Craft for children ages 3+ at 10:30 a.m.  Register before Oct. 12.

Art Show
WOODSTOCK --- The First Congregational Church of Woodstock will host its 7th Annual Art and Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 19 and 20. 40+ vendors. Lunch will be served on Saturday in the church basement.  Parking and admission is free.  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Zombie Show
PUTNAM --- The annual Zombie Fashion Show will start at 7 p.m. at Rotary Park. For info or to preregister, go through www.discoverputnam.com

Mon. Oct. 21
Blood Drive
DANIELSON --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at Westfield Congregational Church. 1-800-RED CROSS.

Fri. Oct. 25
Trick or Treat
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam and the Putnam Business Association will hold its annual Trick or Treat Night from 5 to 7 p.m. in downtown Putnam. Free.

Teen Weekend
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond road will hold a Teen Weekend from 5:30 p.m. Friday until 9 a.m. Sunday. $50.  To preregister by Oct. 21 or for more info, call 860-974-1122.

Sun. Oct. 27
Community Conversation
PUTNAM --- The Quiet Corner subcommittee of the Windham/Willimantic NAACP Chapter will present “An American Story Race Amity and the Other Tradition” at 1 p.m. at the B’Nai Shalom Synagogue on Church Street. It’s part of a free film series. Movie and popcorn free. Discussion follows.

‘Get Roped In’
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road will present “Get Roped In!” Walktober Walk from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and the walk will include the low ropes course. For kids 9 and older. To preregister by Oct. 25 by calling: 860-974-3379.

Mon. Oct. 28
Blood Drive
DANIELSON --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at QVCC.  1-800-RED CROSS.

Wed. Oct. 30
Blood Drive
DANIELSON --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church. 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Sat. Nov. 2
‘Gone with the Wind’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present the film “Gone with the Wind” at 3 p.m. $8.

Fall Fair
ASHFORD --- The Ashford Senior Center will hold a Fall Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch and bake table to purchase. Spaces available. 860-428-6502.

Sat. Nov. 9
Toy Collection
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Fire Departments and Community Fire Station 81 will hold their 14th annual Toy Collection from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring new unwrapped toy or donation to the Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association on Rt. 169 (next to the Woodstock Town Hall).


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Life Star
Bob Fournier, far left, with members of the Life Star helicopter team, members of the East Putnam Fire Department and members of the Gilman and Valade team with the Life Star helicopter in the background.


By Ronald P. Coderre
E. PUTNAM — The East Putnam Fire Department hosted a family style picnic for the northeastern Connecticut EMS community Oct. 6.  The event was sponsored by the Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes and Crematory in honor of its 100th Anniversary celebration.
“We’re honored to collaborate with the East Putnam Fire Department.  This is our way to say thank you for the work of area Emergency Medical Services as part of our Centennial celebration.  The work of these men and women often goes unrecognized.  They are the everyday heroes of our communities,” said Bob Fournier, owner of Gilman and Valade.
More than 200 first responders and their families attended including fire, police and ambulance services from Putnam, Woodstock, Thompson, Danielson and W. Glocester attended. The Gilman and Valade staff served the picnic food and there were games and entertainment.
“It’s an honor to host today’s event.  We thank Bob Fournier and his staff for this great idea.  First responders don’t usually receive this type of recognition,” said East Putnam Deputy Fire Chief Rene Bates.
The program opened with a moment of silence in memory of fallen firefighters, police officers and medical personnel who have given their lives in the line of duty.  Putnam resident Linda Colangelo presented the National Anthem, followed by the presentation of a monetary gift by Fournier to the East Putnam Fire Department.
“We’re most appreciative of the support of Mr. Fournier.  Our department is in the process of raising funds to replace our current Scott Air Packs.  His gift will go a long way in moving this purchase along,” said Bates.
In making the presentation, Fournier stated, “If this small token of our appreciation helps to save one life, this gift will be well worth the effort put on today by everyone involved.”
A giant American flag was hung by the ladder companies from the Putnam and West Glocester Fire Department.  Tyler Lussier of West Glocester and Joe Donovan of Putnam had the honor of draping ‘Old Glory” from 75 feet atop their respective ladders.
“I’ve been a fireman for 40 years and have been atop the ladder fighting fires and cutting into roofs but hanging the flag is always a special honor,” said Donovan.
Earnie Greenwood, a funeral director with Gilman and Valade, proposed the idea: “This day was exactly how I envisioned it originally.  It’s all about families getting together and for the men and women of the departments to enjoy the camaraderie of each other’s company.  Seeing the stress-free faces of first responders and the smiles on the faces of the youngsters says it all.”
The culminating event was a fly-in by Hartford Health Care Life Star helicopter onto the front grassy area of the department.
A panel of judges, Putnam Mayor Norman “Barney” Seney, and State Representatives Rick L. Hayes and Ann Dauphinais, selected five winners among the variety of emergency vehicles on hand.  The prize for the vehicle that traveled the furthest went to the Montville/Mohegan Fire Department.  The Putnam Fire Department received the award for the Most Unique apparatus; Best-in-Show Antique Award went to the East Putnam 1988 Service Truck (owned by John Williams); and the Best-in-Show Modern and Judges’ Choice went to East Putnam Engine #479. 
The People’s Choice Award was also captured by East Putnam Engine #479.  In a gesture of gratitude and appreciation Deputy Chief Bates presented the award to Montville/Mohegan Fire Department.
“The sharing of the People’s Choice Award is another demonstration of the unity that is enjoyed by all first responders.  The people of our communities can’t say thank you often enough for the dedication of the volunteers of these departments,” said Mayor Seney prior to the conclusion of the day.

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Dividends
declared
PUTNAM —  Thomas A. Borner, president and CEO of PB Bancorp, Inc.,  announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s common stock of $0.07 per share. The dividend will be payable to all stockholders of record as of Oct. 16, 2019, and is scheduled to be paid on Oct. 30
“We are pleased to announce this quarterly dividend payment for the Holding Company” said Borner. “We believe that providing a reasonable return to our stockholders is an important part of being a community bank.  We will continue to work towards achieving sustained success in building on our brand of community banking. We remain confident that in serving our mission of enhancing the quality of life in the communities we serve is good for all of us”.

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