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THOMPSON — The Marianapolis Preparatory School full year and quarter four honor rolls include:
Full Year Head of School
Elizabeth Acquaah-Harrison, Charlton, MA; William Aldenberg, Sturbridge, MA; Grant Alessandro, Pomfret Center, CT; Margaret Azu, Oxford, MA; Viacheslav Beliaev, Saint Petersburg, Russia; Dalton Bodreau, Oxford, MA; Alayna Cashman, Charlton, MA; Sarah Cavar, Brooklyn, CT; Danielle Collette, Webster, MA; Quinn Colligan, Uxbridge, MA; Jordan Desaulnier, Dayville, CT; Olivia Duncan, Woodstock, CT; Samantha Ellis, Grafton, MA; Cooper Everson, Putnam, CT; Linyuan Feng, Ninghai Xian, China; Simone Fournier, Putnam, CT; Zhangyuan Gao, Hangzhou, China; Samantha Gisleson, Thompson, CT; Gwyneth Gould, Charlton, MA; Shauna Harney, Webster, MA; Harry Holte, Sprague, CT; Kira Horan, Putnam, CT; Zeliang Hu, Hang Zhou, China; Zheming Hu, Jiangxi, China; Zhepeng Huang, Hangzhou, China; Rebecca Jalbert, Oxford, MA; Kathleen Joiner, North Grosvenordale, CT; Rosalie Laconto, Oxford, MA; William LaFiandra, Woodstock, CT; Sage Latour, Webster, MA; Yuqian Lei, Chongqing, China; Ke Li, Dalian, China; Linnea Listro, Woodstock, CT; Jiawen Liu, Beijing, China; Jessica Lorkiewicz, Webster, MA; Bartosz Mamro, Webster, MA; Ashlyn Mercier, Oxford, MA; Alex Murphy, North Grosvenordale, CT; Thomas Nurse, Brooklyn, CT; Bridget O’Leary, Rochdale, MA; Kara O’Neil, Holden, MA; Olivia Panagiotou, Webster, MA; Eliska Popova, Pardubice, Czech Republic; Emma Sarantopoulos, Pomfret Center, CT; Madison Snyder, Charlton, MA; Zhuoyao Song, Shanghai, China; Chengtao Song, Qingdao, China; Johanna Sullivan, Worcester, MA; Peyton Surprenant, Dudley, MA; Meiling Syriac, Woodstock, CT; Sarah Uwazany, Woodstock, CT; Mimi Vo, Worcester, MA; Myles Wagner, Dudley, MA; Jin Feng Wang Qiu, Almeria, Spain; Mary Watkins, Sterling, MA; Madison Webber, Douglas, MA; Molly White, Worcester, MA; Gabrielle Wood, Northbridge, MA; Yulun Wu, Beijing, China; Hehua Xu, Hangzhou, China; YuJin Zhao, Jiaxing, China.
Full Year Deans List
Frances Adams, Woodstock, CT; Madison Birmingham, Danielson, CT; Xuanxuan Chen, Beijing, China; Riley Collette, Webster, MA; Kortney Drew, Thompson, CT; Sabrina Godin, Glendale, RI; Olivia Gould, Charlton, MA; Johnny Hatem, Falmouth, MA; Chongyu He, Beijing, China; Julia Jones, North Grosvenordale, CT; Michaela Kirby, Sutton, MA; Siying Li, Beijing, China; Meiyi Liu, Changchun Jilin, China; Kyle Longo, Danielson, CT; Christopher Lundt, Woodstock, CT; Rahmat Obanikoro, Ikoyi, Nigeria; Ayana Patel, Brooklyn, CT; Deanna Rapp, Oxford, MA; Peter Ruzzo, North Smithfield, RI; Yuzhou Shao, Hangzhou, China; Olivia Summiel, Dayville, CT; Hung-Yu Ting, Taipe, Taiwan; Fandi Wei, Beijing, China; Tiange Zhang, Beijing, China; Jiarui Zhang, Beijing, China; Meng Zhang, Fuxin, China.
Quarter 4 Head of School
Elizabeth Acquaah-Harrison, Charlton, MA; William Aldenberg, Sturbridge, MA; Grant Alessandro, Pomfret Center, CT; Margaret Azu, Oxford, MA; Dalton Bodreau, Oxford, MA; Alayna Cashman, Charlton, MA; Sarah Cavar, Brooklyn, CT; Danielle Collette, Webster, MA; Quinn Colligan, Uxbridge, MA; Abby Cook, Thompson, CT; Meghan Darigan, Hampton, CT; Sara Darman, Worcester, MA; Jordan Desaulnier, Dayville, CT; Chengxuan Du, Beijing, China; Olivia Duncan, Woodstock, CT; Ava Dussault, Sutton, MA; Samantha Ellis, Grafton, MA; Cooper Everson, Putnam, CT; Linyuan Feng, Ninghai Xian, China; Simone Fournier, Putnam, CT; Zhangyuan Gao, Hangzhou, China; Samantha Gisleson, Thompson, CT; Sabrina Godin, Glendale, RI; Olivia Gould, Charlton, MA; Tianheng Han, Shanghai, China; Shauna Harney, Webster, MA; Kathryn Hauver, Shrewsbury, MA; Chongyu He, Beijing, China; Harry Holte, Sprague, CT; Kira Horan, Putnam, CT; Zeliang Hu, Hang Zhou, China; Zheming Hu, Jiangxi, China; Zhepeng Huang, Hangzhou, China; Rebecca Jalbert, Oxford, MA; Kathleen Joiner, North Grosvenordale, CT; Chloe Karapanos, Webster, MA; Rosalie Laconto, Oxford, MA; William LaFiandra, Woodstock, CT; Sage Latour, Webster, MA; Katherine LeBlanc, Oxford, MA; Yuqian Lei, Chongqing, China; Yisi Li, Guangzhou, China; Ke Li, Dalian, China; Fangqi Liang, Shanghai, China; Xiaoxin Lin, Shenzhen, China; Linnea Listro, Woodstock, CT; Jiawen Liu, Beijing, China; Meiyi Liu, Changchun Jilin, China; Jessica Lorkiewicz, Webster, MA; Bartosz Mamro, Webster, MA; Tomasz Mamro, Webster, MA; Ashlyn Mercier, Oxford, MA; Alex Murphy, North Grosvenordale, CT; Thomas Nurse, Brooklyn, CT; Owen O’Connell, Worcester, MA; Bridget O’Leary, Rochdale, MA; Cory Pacheco, Smithfield, RI; Olivia Panagiotou, Webster, MA; Eliska Popova, Pardubice, Czech Republic; Jialin Qu, Hohhot, China; Jenna Rainville, Plainfield, CT; Emma Sarantopoulos, Pomfret Center, CT; Yijun Shen, Taiyuan, China; Madison Snyder, Charlton, MA; Zhuoyao Song, Shanghai, China; Chengtao Song, Qingdao, China; Celina Stansky, Douglas, MA; Johanna Sullivan, Worcester, MA; Olivia Summiel, Dayville, CT; Guangwen Sun, Beijing, China; Peyton Surprenant, Dudley, MA; Meiling Syriac, Woodstock, CT; Hung-Yu Ting, Taipei, Taiwan; Noah Trainor, Danielson, CT; Maxwell Underhill, North Grosvenordale, CT ; Sarah Uwazany, Woodstock, CT; Mimi Vo, Worcester, MA; Myles Wagner, Dudley, MA; Minghao Wang, Dalian, China; Jin Feng Wang Qiu, Almeria, Spain; Mary Watkins, Sterling, MA; Madison Webber, Douglas, MA; Molly White, Worcester, MA; Gabrielle Wood, Northbridge, MA; Taicheng Wu, Foshan, China; Chi-Ni Wu, Shanghai, China; Yulun Wu, Beijing, China; Hehua Xu, Hangzhou, China; YuJin Zhao, Jiaxing, China.
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Town of Putnam
Planning Commission
At a meeting held on June 27, 2016 the Town of Putnam Planning Commission APPROVED WITH THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF JULY 1, 2016, the Town of Putnam Plan of Conservation and Development in accordance with Section 8-23 of the State of Connecticut General Statutes. The plan has been filed in the office of the Town Clerk and on the Town of Putnam website at www.putnamct.us. A hard copy of the Plan of Conservation and Development may also be viewed in the Land Use Office at the Putnam Town Hall, 126 Church Street, Putnam, CT during regular Town Hall business hours.
Patricia Gilman,
Acting Chairman
July 7, 2016
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Tax Collector’s
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TOWN & FIRE
DISTRICT
OF POMFRET
Legal Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Town and Fire District of Pomfret that the First Installment of taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2015, is DUE AND PAYABLE July 1, 2016.
The last day to pay without penalty is August 1, 2016. Per State Statute 12-145, interest will be charged at 18% annually (1.5% per month), with a minimum charge of $2.00 per each entity (Town and Fire are separate entities) on all delinquent payments postmarked August 2, 2016 or later.
To view or pay your bill online, go to www.pomfretct.gov. Please make all checks payable to Pomfret Tax Collector. The mailing address is 5 Haven Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259. If a receipt is desired, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
Tax office hours are: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday 8:30 – 6:00 p.m. The Town Hall is closed on Fridays. If you have any questions, please call 860-974-0394.
Pamela N Gaumond
Tax Collector
Town & Fire District of Pomfret
June 23, 2016
July 7, 2016
July 28, 2016
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Town of Putnam
WPCA
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The July 2016 billing of water and / or sewer collections for the Town of Putnam WPCA is due and payable on August 1, 2016.
Payments made after August 1, 2016 will be subject to an Interest charge of 3% (1.5% per month) or $2.00 minimum whichever is higher, according to Connecticut State Statute SEC. 12-146.
Mail must be postmarked no later than August 1, 2016 to avoid interest charges.
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$9,000 raised
for scholarships
By Ron P. Coderre
The Congregational Church of Putnam celebrated the 15th anniversary of its golf tournament with a near perfect day of golf at the Raceway Golf Club in Thompson. A field of 28 foursomes entered the tourney vying for the top spot on June 26.
The event, which is held in memory of former local business entrepreneur Steve Bousquet, donates a portion of its proceeds to fund four scholarships for local high school students. Bousquet, who was the owner of Bousquet’s Appliance in Danielson and Putnam, was known for his philanthropic endeavors. The family was represented by his wife Kate, daughter Jennifer and son Jeff.
On the links the battle for the top spot raged between three foursomes who all finished within one stroke of each other. Emerging as the winning foursome was the co-ed group of Paul and Leslie Roy, Joel Lafortune and Jordan Lamothe. They posted a score of minus 12 on the par 72 Thompson layout.
Two foursomes, each with a score of minus 11 tussled for the second spot. The foursome of Chris Cadro, Kenny Creutz, Eric Bushor and Gerry Butters were named second place finishers by virtue of matching cards. They edged out the show place group of David, Rich and Tyler Gaudreau and Steve Kempain.
In the closest-to-the pin competition the winners were Tim St. Onge (4th hole), Creutz (9th), Joe Sanborn (14th) and Tyler Gaudreau (17th). Rachel Davis was crowned the women’s long drive champion, while Marc Clemens was the men’s long drive winner. Steve Bracewell was the putting contest victor.
“Once again we’re most thankful for all those who played and volunteered at the tournament. The best part of this entire day is being able to award the scholarships in honor of Steve Bousquet. It really makes all the work we put into this tournament worthwhile,” said Roger Franklin, tournament co-chairman.
The 2016 scholarships were presented to Chace Wood of Killingly High School who will be attending Eastern Connecticut State University; Elyse Bergeron of Putnam High School who will attend UConn; Amanda Haines of Woodstock Academy, who will also attend UConn; and Alex Murphy of Marianapolis Preparatory School, who is headed to Holy Cross College in Worcester.
This year’s tournament netted $9,000.
“We wouldn’t be able to distribute the scholarships if it wasn’t for the support of our loyal sponsors. We appreciate the companies and individuals who go above and beyond to assist us in this endeavor annually,” said Charlie Leach, event co-chairman.
Working with Leach and Franklin in organizing the tournament were church members Myrna Paulhus, Barbara Smith, Skip and Tori Bates, Bob and Charlotte Picard, Roberta Sharpe, Deb Leach, Teri and Bill Pearsall, Alan and JoAnn Joslin, Alan Usefore, Geri Tetreault and pastor Tom Meyers.
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By Ron P. Coderre
Hamidou Diallo has been a hot college prospect since he arrived on the Putnam Science Academy campus in September 2014. Last season as the Mustangs mounted a drive for the National Prep Championship, a quest that ended in the semifinals, Diallo’s reputation spread to prominent NCAA Division I basketball programs throughout the country.
Shortly after the close of the season, top programs such as Duke and the University of Kentucky came calling with offers of scholarships to these prestigious programs. This summer Diallo’s been competing at showcase events around the nation, prompting the National Basketball Association bird dogs to take notice as they rate the Top 10 high school and prep school prospects.
According to NBADraft.net, Diallo has risen to the seventh top prospect in the elite talent on the NBA’s watch list. In its fifth annual report on top high school prospects, here’s what the service has to say about Diallo.
“Arguably the most athletic player in the country checks in at number 7 on our list. He has a college ready body and a college ready demeanor on both ends of the floor. He can get to the basket with the best of them and make enough shots to keep you honest. He has the potential to be a great lockdown defender because of his size, length and athletic ability, but he needs to focus on that end of the floor for 32 minutes. While he can make shots he’s still streaky. He can get hot and knock down 3 or 4 in a row and also miss 3 or 4 in a row. There’s nothing mechanically wrong with his shot, it just needs time to mature. He put on an absolute show at the Pangos Camp in L.A. a couple weeks ago and is firmly established in everybody’s top 10 in the country rankings. Duke and Kentucky are in a major war for his services and it will be interesting to see which direction he decides to go in.”
The report was put together by recruiting gurus Eric Bossi of rivals.com, Evan Daniels of Scout.com and Jerry Meyer of 247 Sports.
“This is great news about Hamidou. I’m very pleased for him. I feel that he’s smart enough to understand what this is all about and handle this news in a mature fashion,” said Coach tom Espinosa.
Diallo leads a group of returnees to Putnam Science Academy that includes Jaheam Cornwall, Darnell Brodie and Eric Ayala along with a bevy of new recruits. Coach Espinosa is hopeful that with the right chemistry and Diallo’s leadership a National championship is within the Mustangs reach.
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This week’s RPC shoutout is sent along to former Putnam Clipper great Bob Gosselin. A 1958 graduate of Putnam High School, Gosselin excelled in football, basketball and baseball. Today Gosselin splits his time between his home in Pomfret and his winter residence in Punta Gorda, Fla. In his spare time he can be found on the golf course.
As a youngster growing up in Killingly Gina Derosier was a familiar sight around the Killingly High School gymnasium during basketball season. Her dad Scott Derosier was the head coach of the Redmen hoop team, so Gina along with her brother Tommie naturally became “gym rats.”
In a recent announcement from Killingly High School athletic director Gene Blain and Principal Elise Guari, Derosier was named coach of the Killingly women’s basketball program. Although the school is different than when she was a youngster, Derosier is returning to a gym environment she frequented as a kid. She replaces Mark Lowell, who coached the Redgals for the past five seasons. Lowell left the teaching profession to pursue other professional interests.
Derosier, who works in the Putnam High School Administrative office, brings solid credentials to the position. From her early days of hanging around with her dad in the Killingly gym she made her mark when she entered high school.
During her four years of high school basketball under coach Paul Coutu, Derosier was recognized as one of the best female players in Eastern Connecticut. The 2002 Killingly grad was not only a very good three-point shooter but was also the sparkplug of the team, giving her all on offense and defense.
Following her high school graduation Derosier moved on to New London and Mitchell College where she forged a career as the leader of the Mitchell program that was transitioning from a two-year to a four-year program under coach Glenn Senecal. At Mitchell Derosier displayed the same intensity and tenacity that she did at Killingly.
Since graduating from college Derosier, who always dreamed of coaching on the high school level, bounced around a variety of coaching positions. She had a brief tenure as Killingly’s junior varsity girls’ coach under Rich Lebel and most recently served as the freshman girls’ coach at Woodstock Academy. She’s also dabbled in AAU basketball with the Connecticut Storm and Connecticut Breakers programs. Derosier even took a brief stab at coaching field hockey at Windham High School.
In accepting the position at her alma mater Derosier inherits a program that finished 9-13 last season. Despite a couple key losses the Redgals return a solid core of players headed by inside performers Ally Conde and Regan Morin. A quartet of seniors, Morgan Harriott, Megan Dion, Morgan LeSage and Brittany Bennett, will also be back, providing Derosier some veteran experience in her initial season at the helm.
Life appears to have come full cycle for Gina Derosier. From her days hanging around the gym at Killingly as a kid, she now back to familiar environs. As the new leader of the Killingly Redgal hoop fortunes Derosier’s experience, spunkiness and leadership should translate well for Killingly.
WPI Honors
Local Hoop Standout…
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, which was founded in 1865 and has produced outstanding athletic teams over the years, recently held its Athletic Department banquet. A former Woodstock Academy student and basketball standout was among the athletes who were recognized.
Ian Converse, who led the Woodstock Academy Centaurs to a CIAC Class L basketball championship as a senior, was honored as a Ray Cherenzia Award winner. The Ray Cherenzia Award is presented annually to student athletes who exemplify the spirit of an “Unsung Hero.”
Converse, a member of the Engineers basketball team, was an integral component of the team’s success in the 2015-2016-season. The 6-foot, 5-inch forward was a starter and top reserve last season. He was one of the Engineers top rebounders and averaged almost 10 points per game. In a victory over Coast Guard Academy, Converse had a 20-point and 20-rebound performance.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute captured the 2016 Worcester Cup presented by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. The Cup is awarded to the Worcester-area college with the highest overall winning percentage during the academic year. WPI had an outstanding .700 winning percentage last academic year.
Running Shorts…
A pair of familiar faces often seen running the streets in the Putnam area enjoyed success in a race in Worcester recently. Scott Deslongchamps placed third in the Central Mass Striders 5K at Worcester State University. Deslongchamps posted a time of 19:44 finishing 1:12 behind winner St. Cyr Dimanche. Ageless running wonder Alan Rondeau crossed the finish line in sixth place with a time of 21:08.
New Coach on The Soccer Scene…
There’s a new face on the coaching staff at Woodstock Academy. Paul Rearden, a native of Liverpool, England, was appointed as the Centaurs boys’ soccer coach. Rearden has been in the U.S. slightly more than 10 years and resides in Woodstock. He’s a former semi-pro soccer player in his homeland.
Rearden currently works with Liverpool (U.S.) youth soccer club in Massachusetts. He’s hoping to build the soccer program at the Academy, which has been known over the years for its great soccer teams. He replaces Jared Morse who resigned in April to return to the family business. The Centaurs were 11-10 on the pitch last season.
Star on The Rise…
Darnell Brodie is entering his senior year at Putnam Science Academy and the 6-9, 220-pound big man is beginning to attract the attention of some solid NCAA Division I schools. The rugged performer from Orange, N.J., came to PSA last year and developed as a player as the season progressed.
Last season his play on the court and his size and rugged physique captured the attention of two Division I schools, Quinnipiac University and East Carolina University. Playing behind the likes of two current Division I players, Mamadou Diarra and Tyere Marshall and practicing with them every day, helped Brodie to finish the season at a higher level than anticipated.
This spring Brodie joined the New England Playaz where he’s established himself as one of the top prospects in the Class of 2018. Recently he took his first unofficial visit of the spring when he visited Temple University, just prior to attending the St. John’s Elite Camp. A few days later Brodie was on his second unofficial visit, this time to Monmouth University in his home state of New Jersey. A few days later Seton Hall, which is in South Orange, N.J., made an offer and then the flood gates opened with Towson State, Iona and UMass also making overtures.
Brodie’s stock is definitely on the rise as coaches are recognizing his massive size, physicality and soft hands. All this bodes well, not only for the young man, but for Coach Tom Espinosa and the 2016-2017 PSA Mustangs.
Return from McElroy Country…
Northeastern Connecticut residents Bill Chvirko and Charlie King were among a contingent of Southern New England golfer who was part of a seven-day excursion to Northern Ireland. The sojourn included golf every day as well as visits to some of the Ireland’s finest eating and drinking establishments.
Also on the trip was Judge Tim Bibeau of the Dudley court and Brandon Parker the men’s and women’s golf coach at Assumption College. Judge Bibeau is the son of legendary Worcester basketball coach, the late Charlie Bibeau. The judge currently serves as the golf coach at Holy Cross College in his spare time. Previously he was the head golf coach at Assumption College.
RPC’s Closing Thought For The Day: “If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think a negative thought.” Peace Pilgrim
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