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JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Four local students earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University: Lindsay Hyland of Canterbury, College of Health Professions; Killian Easton of Moosup, Teachers College; Brittany Eber of Pomfret Center, Teachers College; and Carly Edgerton of Thompson, Teachers College.
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PUTNAM — Ms. Ida Markowitz, 98, of East Putnam, died Feb. 17, 2022, in her home of 75 years.
She was born in 1923, in Killingly, the daughter of the late Nixon Tubman, and Eva (Caouette) Tubman.
Her husband, Peter J Markowitz, also passed away Feb. 17, 22 years ago. He preceded Ida in death, as well as her son Michael Markowitz, and daughter Joyce Eber.
She leaves her children, Paul Markowitz, Merrie Chartier, Max Markowitz; 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
Ida graduated from Killingly High School in 1941 and was married to Peter J Markowitz on Feb 7, 1942.
In 1947 Ida and her late husband Peter purchased their home in East Putnam where they ran a successful chicken farming business for 50 years. During those years Ida forged strong relationships with her neighbors, and employed, and mentored many young people from the local area. Ida was a leader in the 4-H community where she enjoyed spending time with and giving back to the young people of the community. Ida was kind to everyone and welcomed all, she always opened her home and table to anyone in need. Ida is remembered by those who knew her well as never having a cross word to say, and never criticizing anyone, she was such an exception.
Ida had many friends, and was a part of the Putnam Homemakers Club, whose name later changed to The Mantup In-Betweeners, beginning in the 1950s. The ladies club members learned to cook, upholster, and refinish secondhand furniture, metal engraving, painting, and played cards and games. The ladies would send two of their members to the extension center to learn how to complete the projects, and those ladies would then bring the information back to the club for everyone to learn how to complete the projects. They met once a week, and after each session they had a luncheon which was always at one of the members’ homes and the other members provided the lunch. If they were a part of the club, they were a member/friend for life.
Ida and her best friend, Alice Smith, travelled to New York City on the Secretary bus twice a year to see a Broadway play. They had many adventures together, Ida was described as the worst driver, but the best navigator.
Visitation was Feb. 20 in Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St, Putnam. Donations: Community Kitchen, 53 Grove St., Putnam, CT 06260.
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centaur pg 7 2-24-22
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Medal Winner
Woodstock Academy senior Keenan LaMontagne sports his fourth-place medal earned in the shotput at the CIAC State Open indoor track championship Feb. 19. LaMontagne finished fourth to qualify for the New England championship on March 5. Photo courtesy of Gerry LaMontagne.
Woodstock senior Keenan LaMontagne knew if he could finish in the top six in the shotput at the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference State Open Indoor Track championship, he would qualify for the New England championships.
That dream came true for LaMontagne Feb. 19 as LaMontagne tossed the shotput 47-feet, 4 1/2 – inches to finish fourth overall.
“Qualifying for New Englands was a huge goal of mine,” LaMontagne said.
“The New Englands (outdoor track championship) wasn’t hosted last (spring) so I never got the opportunity to go for the discus. You just can’t beat the atmosphere of a big meet like that.”
It didn’t start all that well for LaMontagne.
He fouled on the first of his six attempts, but it got better.
His second attempt went 47-2.
“That throw definitely gave me the confidence to start going for better. Once you hit a nice mark like that, you can start cranking your throws,” LaMontagne said.
His next three throws were 44-2 ¼, 45-3 ¼ and 43-10. He saved the best for last.
“It’s always exciting to get an athlete to the All-New England level. Keenan has worked very hard all season to become more consistent and is doing a great job in these high-pressure situations,” said coach Josh Welch.
The New England championships will be held at 10:30 a.m. March 5 in Boston.
LaMontagne almost had someone to make the trek north with him.
Junior Bella Sorrentino competed in the girls’ shotput at the State Open Feb. 19 and finished seventh with a 32-10 ¼ effort. She was 7 ¾ inches behind St. Bernard’s Lindsey Reilly who finished sixth.
“Bella is also showing tremendous improvement and I don’t think we’ve seen the best of them yet,” Welch said.
The credit for that, according to Welch, goes to Keenan’s father, Gerry, who is also Woodstock’s throwing coach.
Marc Allard
Director of Sports Information
The Woodstock Academy
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psa pg 7 2-24-22
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Record stands at 29-0
Putnam Science Academy’s boys' Prep basketball team continued its incredible season-long run with four more impressive wins last week to run its record to 29-0.
The Mustangs, ranked No. 1 in the country, capped the week with a 71-58 win over No. 3 Northfield Mount Hermon, but the game was essentially played with PSA holding a 15-20 point lead throughout.
Arturo Dean led the way with 18 points, five rebounds, five assists, and three steals, Desmond Claude had 16 points and seven rebounds, Ugonna Kingsley had 10 blocks, nine rebounds, and four points.
PSA also took out up-the-road rival Woodstock Academy, 68-55 behind 17 from Dean, 12 from Claude, 11 points and five rebounds from Barry Evans, and eight points, seven rebounds, six assists from DayDay Gittens.
Cushing Academy, ranked No. 14, was no match either. Evans had 20 points, eight boards, five assists, and two steals, while Kingsley finished with 14 points, six rebounds, and six blocks.
Tuesday’s 108-73 win over Notre Dame-West Haven was coach Tom Espinosa’s 400th at PSA.
“It’s a great accomplishment,” he said, “but you can’t do it without players, your assistant coaches, and support from the school, and community. I’ve been fortunate to have all of that.”
By Stephen Nalbandian
Sports Information Director
Putnam Science Academy
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