Putnam pg 9 4-18-13
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'GO'!
Middle school girls take off from the starting line for the 100 yard dash in last week's track meet. Courtesy photos.
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Lining Up
The boys line up for the mile competition last week.
PUTNAM — Here are the results of the track and field meet April 11. Putnam Middle School competed against St. Joseph’s and Thompson.
In the boys contest, Putnam was first with 57; Thompson was second with 25 and St. Joseph’s was third with a tally of 22.
Long Jump 1st place PMS F. Tucker 14.9 2nd place PMS D. Key 14.3 3rd place PMS Z. Lavoie 13.8 4th place SJS O.Kelly 13.3; Shot Put 1st place PMS M. DeCosta 30.10 2nd place PMS Z. Davis 22.5 3rd place TMS F. Borski 21.11 4th place SJS J. Sousy 20.1; Discus 1st place SJS C. Morency 63.6 2nd place PMS M. DeCosta 63.4 3rd place SJS J. Soucy 54.8 4th place TMS Z. TMS E. Borski 54.4; 1600 1st place PMS C. Holloman 6.02 2nd place TMS C. St. Onge 6.11 3rd place PMS Z. Lavoie 6.12 4th place TMS R. French 6.21; 400 1st place SJS M. Kelly 1.05.4 2nd place PMS M. DeCosta 1.14.8 3rd place TMS P. Boisvert 1.17.6 4th place SJS C. Morency 1.17.9; 100 1st place PMS D. Key 13.39 2nd place PMS N. Miller 13.42 3rd place TMS S. Fulone 14.84 4th place TMS D. Langlois 14.92; 800 1st place PMS V. Krivosheev 2.55.95 2nd place TMS M. Underhill 2.57.16 3rd place TMS C. St. Onge 2.59.76 4th place SJS C. Morency 3.04.45 200 1st place PMS D. Key 29.03 2nd place PMS F. Tucker 30.07 3rd place TMS S. Fulone 30.92 4th place SJS O. Kelly 30.92; 4 x 4 A 1st place SJS Kelly, Kelly, Morency, 5.17.83; 2nd place TMS Underhill, Patterson, Dodd, St. Onge 5.32.15; 3rd place PMS Kustov, Krivosheev, Belliveau, DeCosta 5.32.53; 4 x 4 B: 1st place TMS Boisvert, Chase, Strong, Paton 5.57.08; 2nd place PMS Bernier, Nicol, Carpenter, Prunier 6.15.50; 4 x 1 A: 1st place PMS Lavoie, Miller, Tucker, Holloman 56.11; 2nd place TMS Underhill, Dodd, Fulone, Langlois 1.00; 3rd place SJS Kelly, Kelly, Morency, Sousay 1.00.4; 4 x 1 B: 1st place SJS Peterson, McGovern, Kelly, Williams 1.00.32; 2nd place PMS Belliveau, Kustov, Davis, Krivosheev 1.00.33; 3rd place TMS Kolodziejezak, Boyd, Patterson, Chase 1.05.9.
In the girls’ contest, Thompson was first with 57.5; St. Joseph’s was second with 27 and Putnam was third with 19.5.
Long Jump PMS R. Hultzman 13.1 2nd place SJS S. Gothreau 12.2 3rd place TMS M. Roy 12.2 4th place TMS P. Boisvert 11.6; Shot Put 1st place TMS L. Jackson 23.3 2nd place PMS L. Blackmar 21.6 3rd place PMS S. LeDuc 20.4 4th place Tie PMS E. Rumsey, TMS A. Morin 18.3; Discus 1st place TMS L. Jackson 43.11 2nd place TMS A. Morin 3rd place TMS M. Stealitz 37.2 4th place TMS C. Heath 36.2 ; 1600 1st place TMS K. Hefferman 7.18 2nd place TMS P. Boisvert 7.19 3rd place TMS M. Minarik 7.22 4th place TMS A. Silvia 7.25; 400 1st place SJS S. Gothreau 1.14. 2nd place SJS Russo 1.18.55 3rd place TMS S. Allen 1.19.35 4th place TMS Gould 1.24; 100 1st place PMS R. Hultzman 14.80 2nd place SJS Russo 15.30 3rd place SJS Peterson 16.02 4th place PMS LeDuc 16.29; 200 1st place TMS M. Roy 2.50.23 2nd place SJS S. Weslowski 3.21.95 3rd place TMS K. Heffman 3.26.83 4th place TMS A. Silvia 3.31.23 ; 200 1st place TMS M. Minarik 34.92 2nd place TMS A. Silvia 36.32 3rd place PMS O. Golbranson 37.0 4th place PMS E. Olsen 37.41; 4 x 1 A : 1st place SJS Gothreau, Wesoldowski, Russo, 1.01; 2nd place TMS Lesiarbeau, Sheehan, Heffernon, Roy 1.04; 3rd place PMS Golbranson, Tracey, LeDuc, Hultzman 1.06; 4x1 B : 1st place TMS Allen, Ladson, Morin, Jackson 1.08.3; 4 x 4 A: 1st place TMS Sheehan, Morin, Boisvert, Roy 5.39.66; 2nd place SJS Russo, Russo, Petterson Gothreau 6.06.44; 4 x 4 B: 1st place TMS Heath, Morales, LeBlanc, Jackson
YMCA pg 9 whole 4-18-13
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By Ron P. Coderre
This week’s RPC sporty shoutout goes to Bob Trudeau of Putnam. It’s hard to believe that it’s more than 50 years ago, when Trudeau was a senior at Putnam High School where he was a standout quarterback for the Clippers. Enjoy the memories, Bob.
On April 27 northeastern Connecticut will be part of the YMCA of the USA initiative, “Healthy Kids Day.” Thanks to the efforts of individuals and volunteers working to establish a Regional Community YMCA, to be located in Putnam, a free community event is scheduled for the Putnam Middle School from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Regional Community YMCA team is partnering with local organizations that will engage families in a variety of activities throughout the three-hour event. The offerings are geared to getting families moving, learning and living healthier lives. The program at the Putnam Middle School is one of 1,900 planned around the country and will feature fun activities as well as providing educational information on nutrition, exercise and health.
Currently there is a campaign throughout the area to raise $2.5 million in support of the proposed $13 million Regional Community YMCA project. The campaign is being led by Dr. Garfield and Sylvia Danenhower, who are the General Chairpersons and Honorary Chairpersons, former UConn men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun and his wife Pat Calhoun.
“Our Regional Community YMCA “Healthy Kids Day” will focus on health and education to ensure fewer children are at an increased risk for childhood obesity. We also want all children to have the opportunity to succeed in school,” said Sylvia Danenhower.
“Healthy Kids Day” will feature a variety of activities and sessions provided by more than 30 local agencies and organizations that are partnering with The Y in presenting the program. Some of the groups on hand include Northeast Opportunity for Wellness (NOW), which will feature clinics on football, volleyball and basketball; Anytime Fitness; Body By Design; Complex Performing Arts Center; Danielson Martial Arts Academy; Girl Scouts; Putnam Leos; Putnam Science Academy; Rectory Summer Camp; TEEG; Thompson Recreation Department; and YMCA Camp Woodstock.
“This isn’t just a single day of fun, active play and learning. It’s our way of helping parents get a jump on creating a healthier summer full of activities. We’re encouraging families to join us for a great day that will benefit everyone,” Danenhower added.
Everyone attending “Healthy Kids Day” will be eligible to enter a free door prize drawing for a child’s bicycle donated by Walmart-Putnam. For more information regarding the program go to: regionalcommunityymca.org or contact Christine.rivers@ghymca or 860-466-0634.
Hyde Gridder Headed To College…
Sean Saucier, director of Athletics at Hyde School-Woodstock, recently announced that football standout Greg Munetz, a three-year senior at the Woodstock-based school, will enter Tabor College after signing a letter of intent April 8.
Munetz, who is originally from New York, was a mainstay of the Wolfpack’s football team that went to the New England Prep School Championship this past fall. Munetz is the son of Sue Vereline.
“Not many students get the opportunity to sign a letter of intent to play college sports. We’re really excited to share this with Greg and to support him as he heads off to play college football,’ said Assistant Athletic Director Jon Mellinger.
Tabor College is a Mennonite school located in Hillsboro, Kan. The school was founded in 1908 and has an enrollment of 669 students. The Bluejays feature a full complement of men’s and women’s sports.
“I am really proud to add another student to the list of athletes who will play at the college level this fall. I am incredibly proud of the progress Greg made (while at Hyde) and of the man he’s become,” said AD Saucier.
On The Mend…
If you have an opportunity, drop a ‘get well’ note to Phil Willis who is at home recuperating from a recent surgery. The popular Willis reports that the post-surgical reports from his doctors are positive and that he’s itching to get back walking “Sports Street.”
Willis, who along with his wife Stacey lives in Eastford, is a big booster of Woodstock Academy athletics. His two sons, who are now in college, are former Centaur athletes and his daughter is currently a student at the Academy. Recently, Willis was the driving force behind raising the necessary funds to purchase the wood floor that now graces the Academy Alumni Fieldhouse.
RPC sends along wishes for a speedy recovery. Drop Willis a note of encouragement at his home, 57 Chaplin Road, Eastford, CT 06242.
National Football Foundation Hall of Fame…
The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame has scheduled its awards dinner for Sunday, April 28 at Mohegan Sun. The organization honors student-athletes from high schools throughout Eastern Connecticut. Three local players will be recognized this year.
Named were Michael Stringer of Woodstock Academy, Dane Grauer of Killingly and Colby Cyrus of Plainfield. The three young men were standouts on the gridiron while also excelling in the classroom.
Anyone interested in more information or tickets should contact Ledyard Director of Athletics Jim Buonocore at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
From The Annals of Putnam Sports History…
April 1907: Putnam High School beats Killingly in baseball 9-6. Putnam lineup: Gagne, SS; Lizotte, 3B; Wheaton, P; Kinney, C; Franklin, 1B; Allard, CF; Grosvenor, LF; Seward, RF; Peterson, 2B; Wilson, RF; Rich, P.
Killingly lineup: Brunsden, 3B; Rainville, 2B; Brooks, SS; Topliff, RF; Byles, C; Blake, LF; Marlor, 1B; Bailey, CF; Marland, P; Keech, P. As was the tradition of the times, only last names were included in stories. If you have information on whom some of the players were, please share it. Send to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Information contributed by Willie Zamagni)
RPC’s ClosingThought For The Day: Plant a tree on your birthday.
Acad pg 10 4-18-13
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Acad boys’ track
WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Academy boy’s track team, in a meet April 13, came in ninth out of 17 teams.
Jake Almquist jumped 6 feet, 8 inches on the high jump which was his personal best and 6 inches higher than his first meet jump of 6- feet, 2 inches. He is just 2 ½ inches away from the school record.
Centaurs’ stats: Almquist, Jake (Sr) 1st in High Jump 6-08 (personal record); Giamundo, Nate (Sr) 2nd in Pole Vault 12-06; Saracina, Cameron (Jr) 3rd in 110 High Hurdles 17:05 (PR); McMerriman, Matt (Jr) 5:02 in 1600M (PR); Labossiere, Nick (So)25.93 in 200M (PR); Calabrese, Peter (Fr)5-04 in High Jump (PR).
Little pg 10 4-18-13
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Opening Day
Top; Norm Perron, fire marshal, throws out the first pitch. Above: Little League juniors with champ banner. Photos courtesy of Kathy Guertin.
Little League
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Putnam Little League celebrated the opening of its 59th season April 13. The players paraded from the Putnam Elementary School to Murphy Park led by Mayor Richard Place.
Mayor Place also addressed the capacity crowd of players, parents, grandparents and fans. He recalled his days in the Little League and spoke of the importance of athletics in the community. He also thanked the small group of volunteers that keep the league operating each year.
The crowd was also treated to the raising of a championship banner. The 2012 Junior League boys’ team won the District 11 title and moved onto last summer’s State tournament.
Putnam fire marshal and assistant fire chief Norm Perron threw out the ceremonial first pitch to officially get the season underway. He threw a perfect strike to a very excited Little Leaguer. The National Anthem was performed by Melissa Dakai. The game of the day was between the Nationals and the Red Sox. It ended in a tie, 6-6, with the Nationals scoring the tying run on their last at bat.