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SGT Maxwell Alexander Santerre,
Army veteran
Ft. LEWIS, Wash. — Sergeant Max Santerre died unexpectedly Dec. 7, 2020, at home in Ft. Lewis. Sgt. Santerre joined the U.S. Army in 2015, serving with the 509th Clearance Company. He completed one tour to Korea, serving as a mine protected vehicle driver and as a machine gunner in 2016. He then completed a tour to Afghanistan serving as a team leader, then squad leader in 2018. His efforts and achievements in Afghanistan resulted in Sgt. Santerre receiving the Army Commendation Medal and a combat action badge. In 2019, he received orders to Joint Base Lewis-McChord to serve with the 570th Sapper Company. Along with his excellence in this profession, Sgt. Santerre left a long-lasting impact to his friends, peers, and soldiers. He is fondly remembered by many as an intelligent, funny, and humble leader, for his kind and genuine personality, and for being quick with a joke and a laugh.
He was born in 1993 and graduated from Putnam High School in 2009, and was a fan of the Boston Celtics, New England Patriots, and New York Yankees. Growing up in a New England farming community, Max’s favorite smell was left by the “honey pot” spreading the fields, and he would frequently say that he missed that sweet smell of home.
Max leaves his mother, Torrey Santerre; stepfather Keith Gilbert; and brother Dylan (Putnam); his maternal grandmother, Jill Relahan (Woodstock); paternal grandparents, Thomas and Linda Mannix (Plainfield); Ashley Pickney and her daughter Kenadee Reardon;.
Max was only 27 years old when he died by suicide. His death does not define his legacy.
He was honored Dec. 18 at Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam. Donations: The American Legion, Post #13, P.O. Box 123 Putnam, CT 06260; or to Wounded Warriors: support.woundedwarriorproject.org.
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Wed. Dec. 23
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Library at the Thompson Public Library will present “Pandemic Projects, A Community Show of Creativity,” through Dec. 26. Thompsonpubliclibrary.org.
Fri. Dec. 25
Merry Christmas!
Thur. Dec. 31
Virtual Concert
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a New Year's Eve Virtual Concert with Peter Mayer live via Zoom at 7:30 p.m. Register at ctaubudon.org/pomfret-programs-events.
Sun. Jan. 1, 2021
Happy New Year!
Hike & Seek
The Connecticut State Parks will present Goodwin State Forest’s First Weekend Hike & Seek Jan. 1 – 3. Free but registration required: ctwoodlands.org/CFPA-events#. You will receive a list of 30 nature-themed objectives to find and take a picture of. You are allowed to work in teams or as an individual. At the end of the weekend send your checklist and labeled pictures to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Prizes. Winner contacted by Jan. 8. Wear a mask when walking in close proximity to other hikers, and follow all social distancing guidelines.
Sat. Jan. 9
Fund-raiser Dinner
THOMPSON --- The American Legion Post 67 on Thompson Hill Road will hold a Swedish Meatball Dinner from 4 to 6:30 p.m. $10. Takeout only. Come inside and place order and it will be brought out to you.
Sat. Feb. 13
Fund-raiser Dinner
THOMPSON --- The American Legion Post 67 on Thompson Hill Road will hold a Roast Beef Dinner from 4 to 6:30 p.m. $12. Takeout only. Come inside and place order and it will be brought out to you.
Sat. March 14
Fund-raiser Dinner
THOMPSON --- The American Legion Post 67 on Thompson Hill Road will hold a Corned Beef Dinner from 4 to 6:30 p.m. $10. Takeout only. Come inside and place order and it will be brought out to you.
Sat. April 24
Wall of Honor
PUTNAM --- The Putnam High School Wall of Honor ceremony will be held today.
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Giving Spirit
Dec. 19 the TEEG staff, board and volunteers held their annual Christmas gift distribution. The COVID-19 solution was magical. Families were asked to select the meal items they wanted, and meal boxes were custom built and packed, ready for pick up. Volunteer groups built themed “floats” that were decorated and parked outside the building, creating a “Winter Wonderland” that allowed families to select from the wide array of gifts that had been generously given by the community throughout the month of December. Each float served a different age group and volunteer “elves” helped families select items for their children. In addition to being able to “shop” the floats, each family received a requested gift for each child in their family. 280 local children will have a wonderful Christmas this year thanks to the generosity of their community. Courtesy photo.
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PUTNAM — Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) announced the addition of three physicians to the Day Kimball Medical Group (DKMG) in the areas of infectious diseases, internal medicine, and pediatrics.
“We are excited to welcome these highly talented physicians to our growing medical staff,” said Matthew Roy, VP, Business Development and Physician Services, Day Kimball Healthcare. “We look forward to their expertise in providing high quality, comprehensive primary and specialty care services to the community in northeast Connecticut.”
Emily Ramasra, MD, has joined the DKMG Internal Medicine practice at 612 Hartford Pike in Dayville. She is board-certified in internal medicine and specializes in infectious diseases. She recently completed her fellowship training in Infectious Diseases at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, and completed her internal medicine residency at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg in Pennsylvania in 2018.
She is a member of the American College of Physicians, and the Infectious Diseases Society of America. When not practicing medicine she enjoys running, photography, economics, and spending time with family and friends.
Paula Dibo, MD, has also joined the DKMG Internal Medicine practice in Dayville. She received her medical degree from Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Facultad de Medicina, Córdoba Argentina in 2014, and completed her internal medicine residency this year at SBH Health System in Bronx, NY. Dr. Dibo received the Resident of the Year Award for best physician from SBH Health University in June 2018, and is a member of the American College of Physicians, and the American Medical Association. Dr. Dibo is fluent in English, Spanish and French. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family and traveling.
Nicholas Cundiff, DO, joined the DKMG Pediatrics Center at 320 Pomfret Street in Putnam.
Dr. Cundiff obtained his medical degree from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio in 2017, and completed his pediatric residency in 2020 at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, S.C.
He is the founder and director of Stella Maris Ministries, a non-profit corporation that provides children with complex medical needs a sailing trip in the Charleston harbor, joined by their families as a time for respite and new memories.
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Honored
BOSTON — Five local students were named to the dean’s list at Wentworth Institute of Technology for the spring 2020 semester: Corey Edward Barry of Brooklyn; Thomas R Castle of Hampton; Camile Renee Harvanek of N. Grosvenordale; Maria Cara Fredette of Putnam; Tyler Robert Hopkins of Thompson.
On President’s List
CLEMSON, S.C. — Sheridan Kathleen Hogan of Danielson was named to the President’s List at Clemson University. Hogan, whose major is biochemistry, made the President’s List for the spring 2020 semester.
Honored
CLEMSON, S.C. — Eric Carl Andreozzi of Chepachet was named to the dean’s list at Clemson University. Andreozzi, whose major is packaging science, made the Dean’s List for the spring 2020 semester.
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