Donations pg 12 11-6-14

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Each year the Putnam Lions Club unpacks its Sight Mobile, wraps thousands of pairs of donated eyeglasses to shop to those in need of vision assistant. The Lions and Leos this year sent out 2,489 pairs of glasses, as well as two hearing aids and two cellular phones, to the Lions International Eyeglass Recycling Center in Virginia, where they will be cleaned and graded for distribution. Since 2004 Putnam Leos and Lions have packed eyeglasses. The most they have packed in one year was, according to Greg King, 2,888. In total, more than 20,000 pairs of glasses have been packed and shipped. Photo courtesy of Greg King

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On dean's list
LOWELL, Mass. --- Local residents were named to the dean’s list at the University of Massachusetts Lowell for the Spring 2014 semester: 
Sean Boucher of Pascoag, majoring in sound recording technology
Victoria Sidoti of Chepachet, majoring in sound recording technology

Police pg 12 11-6-14

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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.
Oct. 28
Daniel Kurtyka, 18, Sabin Street, Putnam; third-degree burglary from a motor vehicle.
Michael Wujek, 18, David Circle, Putnam; third-degree burglary from a motor vehicle.
Oct. 29
Brian Marcotte, 48, Taos Drive, Danielson; DWI, failure to drive right, stop sign violation.
Oct. 30
Brendan Hebert, 18, Edmond Street, Putnam; first-degree unlawful restraint, breach of peace, third-degree assault.
Karrey Fiddler, 37, Pomfret Street, Putnam; third-degree assault, breach of peace, risk of injury to a minor.
 

Steve pg 8 11-6-14

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By Ron P. Coderre

The news of the death of Steve Yakis shocked the Putnam and Northeastern Connecticut area.  Although he had battled a serious illness years ago, his strength and determination had carried him through that battle.  To be taken from his sons and friends at age 47 was too young.

Memories of Yakis go back to Putnam High School in the early 1980’s.  A gentle giant would be the best way to describe him as a Clipper basketball player.  Tipping the scale at about 6’5” and more than 200 pounds, Yakis was a reliable rebounder and steady scorer for the Putnam teams coached by Tony Falzarano and Dave Vitale.

“Steve can best be described as a good guy,” said Vitale in a somber voice.  “He was part of a great group of kids who came through the program in that era.  They were good athletes, who were serious but enjoyed the competiveness of the game because they had great camaraderie.”

In real life, Yakis was an engineer at Pratt & Whitney, where he was described by co-workers and friends as a very intelligent and hard working individual.  Despite his positive attitude and solid work ethic, he wasn’t above a good joke and a few laughs, which made him the successful person that he was.

“A genuine person,” is the best way I can describe Steve, noted Marc Coderre, Sr. who worked in the same lab with Yakis at Pratt &  Whitney.  “He was a one of a kind individual who was always full of life.  Despite his health problems he always had a smile and never complained,” said Coderre. 

As a father Steve received great satisfaction in coaching his sons in basketball and baseball.  As they say, “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.”  As a young man, Steve’s late father Andreas always attended his son’s games and reveled in the success Steve enjoyed as a player.  He’s now in a place with his dad where they can reminisce about the good memories he provided for his father.

Rest in peace, Steve Yakis.  You were taken from everyone too early in life.By Ron P. Coderre

The news of the death of Steve Yakis shocked the Putnam and Northeastern Connecticut area.  Although he had battled a serious illness years ago, his strength and determination had carried him through that battle.  To be taken from his sons and friends at age 47 was too young.

Memories of Yakis go back to Putnam High School in the early 1980’s.  A gentle giant would be the best way to describe him as a Clipper basketball player.  Tipping the scale at about 6’5” and more than 200 pounds, Yakis was a reliable rebounder and steady scorer for the Putnam teams coached by Tony Falzarano and Dave Vitale.

“Steve can best be described as a good guy,” said Vitale in a somber voice.  “He was part of a great group of kids who came through the program in that era.  They were good athletes, who were serious but enjoyed the competiveness of the game because they had great camaraderie.”

In real life, Yakis was an engineer at Pratt & Whitney, where he was described by co-workers and friends as a very intelligent and hard working individual.  Despite his positive attitude and solid work ethic, he wasn’t above a good joke and a few laughs, which made him the successful person that he was.

“A genuine person,” is the best way I can describe Steve, noted Marc Coderre, Sr. who worked in the same lab with Yakis at Pratt &  Whitney.  “He was a one of a kind individual who was always full of life.  Despite his health problems he always had a smile and never complained,” said Coderre. 

As a father Steve received great satisfaction in coaching his sons in basketball and baseball.  As they say, “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.”  As a young man, Steve’s late father Andreas always attended his son’s games and reveled in the success Steve enjoyed as a player.  He’s now in a place with his dad where they can reminisce about the good memories he provided for his father.

Rest in peace, Steve Yakis.  You were taken from everyone too early in life.
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