By Ron P. Coderre

This week’s RPC column is dedicated to all our loyal and faithful readers.  We hope that the sports tidbits, locker room chaff, hot stove happenings or unusual updates RPC brings you each week in your local weekly, The Putnam Town Crier, gives you something to talk about when good folks get together.

We hope that Santa was good to everyone.  In looking under the tree and cleaning off the table we found a few more items that weren’t opened or picked up in 2015.  So prior to closing out the year we’ll share the following:

Woodstock Gymnastics Team

 Continues to Bring Joy

The Woodstock Academy gymnastics team, which has brought joy and recognition to northeastern Connecticut for many years, continues its odyssey to another New England Championship under new coach Kasey Fillmore.

In its first meet of the season the gymnasts were easy winners, with a score of 149.1 over Norwich Free Academy 122.55 and Killingly 103.6.  The one-two punch of Paige Stuyniski and Grace Logan appear primed for another great year.  This duo packs more power than a Muhammad Ali one-two combination.  This year they are joined by another outstanding performer, Lydia Taft.

Brooks Garners More Honors

One of our favorite basketball players to graduate from Putnam Science Academy, 6-foot,9-inch Paul Brooks continues to shine on the college hardwood and bring recognition to the Mustangs’ program where he played so well for coach Tom Espinosa.  The Worcester State University junior from Arlington, Mass., was recently awarded the MASCAC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week honor by the conference.  The Lancers coach, David Lindbergh, reports that Brooks averaged 19 points, 14 rebounds and 2.5 blocked shots during the week in which he was honored.

Save The Date

Debbie Barbour of the Putnam Lions Club sends out advance notice on the annual Putnam Lions Volleyball Tournament.  Barbour informs everyone to mark their calendars for Saturday and Sunday, March 19 and 20, 2016 for this year’s event.  This volleyball tournament is the most popular event of its type in the area.  It raises more than $15,000 annually, which the Lions distribute to local and area non-profits.  The success of the tourney can be attributed to the many years of hard work put in by former organizer Bernie Gilbert.  For more information contact Mike Hanrahan by telephone at 860 933-5793 or by e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Steve Faucher at 860 617-4142 or by e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Marianapolis Honors

Robin Casella, marketing and media communications manager for Marianapolis Prep in Thompson, recently announced recognition of numerous fall varsity athletes at the Thompson school.  Seniors Eric Fontaine and Kevin Tata and juniors Dalton Bodreau and Andrew Collari were selected as SENE Soccer All Stars.  Collari also was named WNEPSSA All Star, Norwich Bulletin All Eastern CT and All State.  Fontaine garnered NEPSSA Senior All Star honors.

In girls’ soccer, seniors Kayla Bolduc, Delainey O’Connor and Caroline Soucy, junior Emily Sheridan and freshman Anna Bagley were selected as SENE All Stars.  Mary Watkins received Honorable Mention recognition.  Bolduc and O’Connor were also chosen to the WNEPSSA All Star unit, while Sheridan was honored as a Norwich Bulletin All Eastern CT, Boston Globe All Star and SENE Player of the Year.  Soucy garnered All State honors.

Senior Joshua Eilerman and freshman Molly Romprey were chosen SENE All Stars in boys’ and girls’ cross country.

Thompson Expands 

Racing Offerings

Racing fans in northeastern Connecticut as well as the entire northeast United States will have a large selection of events at the Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park during 2016.  The famed 5/8-mile track will expand its NASCAR Whelen All-American Series to 10 events in the upcoming year.

In its 30th season under NASCAR Whelen All-American Series, the racing will begin the weekend of April, 8, 9 and 10 with the 42nd Annual Icebreaker.  The Wednesday Night events start on May with Military Night scheduled for Wednesday June 1.  On June 15 the track will host the 2nd Mr. Rooter 125 followed by the month of July designated as Fan and Driver Appreciation Month.  

One of Thompson’s most popular events, the Budweiser ‘King of Beer’s 150’ will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 10 and Back to School Night is Wednesday, Aug. 24.  The final championship weekend is a 15-division card for the Sunoco World Series of Speedway Racing scheduled for the weekend of Oct. 14, 15, and 16.

For more information visit www.thompsonspeedway.com or contact Theresa Condict at 860 923-2280 x214 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

RPC’s Closing Thought For The Day: A happy, healthy, safe and successful 2016 to all our followers.

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George Robertson,

Army vet

DANIELSON — George “Methven” Robertson, 97, of Danielson died Dec. 20, 2015, at Davis Place in Danielson. Born July 15, 1918, in Danielson, he was the son of George and Lillie (Jones) Robertson. George was the husband of Lucille C. (Bonneville) Robertson, the love of his life for 72 years. They were married at St. James Church in Danielson by Rev. Armand Nadeau on Nov. 30, 1942. Lucille died June 8, 2015.

George attended Brooklyn and Killingly schools. While attending high school, and until he went into the service, he worked for AE Meech Hardware. From 1942 to 1946 he served in the Army Corp. of Engineers 2770th Base Reproduction Co. in France and Germany. After his return from duty he was employed at Rogers Corporation, for many years he was employed as a sales representative of home building products. 

He then owned his own business, K&R Aluminum, manufacturing aluminum products. 

He was a member of the Danielson Fire Department for 39 years and a member of the VFW Post 2650. 

He worked for the Killingly Board of Education as a bus driver for 24 years, retiring at age 80. George was a communicant of St. James Church. 

He leaves one daughter and her husband Carol and David Cournoyer of E. Killingly; three sons and their wives, Mark and Connie (Magrey) Robertson of Acworth, Ga., Lee and Debbie (Luther) Robertson of Loganville, Ga., and Shawn and Tammy (Duff) Robertson of Spring Hill, Tenn.; nine grandchildren: Marc, Michelle, Laurie, Diane, Jeffrey, James, Heather, Matthew and Christopher. 15 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild; sister Beverly Bigelow of Danielson. He was predeceased by his wife Lucille C. (Bonneville) Robertson, his brother Donald Robertson.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 9 at St. James Church, Danielson, with burial with military honors in Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson. Donations: “Friends of LaSallette Tuition Assistance”, c/o St. James School, 12 Franklin St., Danielson, CT 06239.   Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reyolds St., Danielson.

 

Theodore Austin Jr.

DAYVILLE — Theodore R. Austin Jr., 73, of Dayville, died Dec. 27, 2015. He was the husband of Joyce Theresa (Serdenia) Austin. They were married Oct. 22, 1966, at Our Lady of LaSalette Church in Brooklyn.

He was born July 13, 1942, in Dellslow, W. Va., son of the late Theodore Roosevelt and Garnet Belle (Rhoades) Austin.

Junior was a member of the Central Assembly of God Church in Central Village. He loved to dance, listen to music, tell jokes, pitch horseshoes and spend time with his dogs. He was a machine operator at Anchor Glass for 25 years and as a driver for the US Postal Service for 15 years.

In addition to his wife, Joyce, Junior leaves his children: David Austin (Jessica) of Brooklyn, Martin Austin and his companion Lisa Lima of Brooklyn, Melissa Phillips (Michael) of Stamford; his grandchildren: Christie, Jason, Kyle, Jonathan, Gillian and Dylan; his siblings: Wilbur Austin, Nancy Heinz, Marion Keener, Terrance Austin, Lilly Mae Matthews, Louise Anne Tenney. He was predeceased by siblings: Thomas Rhoades, Judith Anne Austin, Woodrow Austin, Linda Grimes, Charles Austin.

A Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m. Dec. 31 at Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson. Burial in Brooklyn South Cemetery. Visitation is from  to 7 p.m. Dec. 30 at the funeral home. Donations: NECCOG Animal Services, 125 Putnam Pike, Dayville, CT 06241. 

 

Thomas Currier Jr.

PUTNAM — Thomas M. Currier Jr., 59, of Putnam, died unexpectedly Dec. 21, 2015, at the UMass Medical Center in Worcester. 

He was born Aug. 3, 1956, in Putnam, son of Thomas Currier and the late Jeanne (Turenne) Currier. 

Tom was a graduate of St. Mary School and the Putnam High School Class of 1974. He received a degree in electronics from CCRI. Tom had worked in maintenance at Frito-Lay in Dayville and in the electronics business. 

He leaves, in addition to his dad Thomas, his brother Mark Currier ; sisters Lori Ploughman, Cathy W. Logsdon; his nieces and nephew. He was predeceased by his mother Jeanne, his sister Ann and his dog Cookie. 

A Memorial Service was Dec. 29 at Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

 

James Gould Sr.

PUTNAM —  James A. Gould, Sr. (Jimbo), 63, of Putnam, died Dec. 19, 2015, at home, after a short battle with lung cancer. He was born on Aug. 10, 1952, in Putnam, son of the late Joseph B. Gould Sr. and Rose V. (Hazard) Gould. He leaves his wife Patricia A. (Latour) Gould; two sons James A. Gould Jr. and his companion Jacob Germain of Putnam and Joseph A. Gould Sr. (Kelly) of Thompson; brothers Kenneth Gould (Joni), Donald Gould (Louise) and William Gould; sisters Janette Cote (Norman), Rose Figuroa and Annette Butler; brother-in-law Michael Latour ; grandchildren Kayla Gould, Joseph A. Gould Jr., Isaiah Gould and Lillian Gould; great-grandchildren Michael Prunier and Skye Arsenault. He was predeceased by his brothers, Joseph B. Gould Jr. and Raymond E. Gould Sr. Visitation is from 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 30 at Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam. Donations: To his family. A Memorial Fund-raiser will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Elks Lodge # 574, 64 Edmond St., Putnam. Contact Joe (860-420-7732) or Ken (860-420-8004). 

 

Leroy W. Ducat

DANIELSON — Leroy W. Ducat, 82, of Danielson died Dec. 25, 2015, at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam. He was born Jan. 9, 1933, in Plainfield, son of the late Harry and Flora (Desrosier) Ducat. 

Husband of Anita (Cusson) Ducat, they were married on Sept. 3, 1951, in St. James Church. She died Dec. 3, 1977.

Leroy was a communicant of St. James Church and a former member of the K of C. He was a 1951 Plainfield High School graduate. He worked for ARA Vending as a serviceman, for Kaman as a sheet metal mechanic, the Plainfield dog track as a senior security officer and worked for the State of CT in the Division of Special Revenue at the dog track and at worked for Better Valu in Canterbury.

He leaves his son Wayne A. Ducat of Danielson; daughters: Pattie Noren of Plainfield, Cecile Stanzione (Barry) of Killingly; and Donna Marie of Killingly; brothers: Henry Jerry Ducat of New York, Joseph Ducat of Florida; sisters: Jean Nadeau of Florida, Flora Smith of New York; grandchildren: Kenneth Noren, Matthew Noren Sr., Lee Ann Ducat, Kimberly Fortin, Eric Ducat, Keith Ducat, Xenen Scott, Schuyler Scott; great-grandchildren Wyatt Ducat, Riley Noren, Matthew Noren Jr. He was predeceased by brothers Albert Ducat, Robert Ducat, sisters Elaine Salisbury, Pauline Duprey, Rita Bourque, Theresa Starwarz and Noella Young. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at noon Jan. 2 at St. James Church, Danielson, with burial at a later date in Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson. Following the Mass a Celebration of Life reception will follow at the Laurel House, 8 Tracy Road, Dayville. Donations: St. James Friends of Assisi Food Pantry, 77 Water St., Danielson, CT 06239. 

 

Rose L. Duprey

WAUREGAN — Rose L. Sweet Duprey, 84, of Wauregan, died Dec. 23, 2015, at WW Backus Hospital in Norwich. 

She was born Nov. 9, 1931, in Norwich, daughter of the late Lionel and Rose (Gorsky) Belanger.  She attended Sacred Heart School and was a graduate of Plainfield High School. She worked at Gant Shirt, Wauregan Mills and Novelty textiles. Rose was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church and a member of the Quinebaug Valley Senior Citizens. Rose enjoyed Bingo and playing cards. 

She made her home in Wauregan all of her life. She was a life member of the Atwood Hose Co, Ladies Auxiliary.  

She leaves her children Ronald Sweet of Sterling, and Darlene Sweet of Wauregan; her sister Arline Deloge of Moosup; her granddaughter Sherry Sweet of and her fiancé Brad Bonin Woodstock; a nephew Michael Lamoureux; and a niece Linda Lamoureux. She was predeceased by her sisters Vivian Lamoureux and Evelyn Lavalle and her foster sisters Gertrude Marszalek (John) and Rachel Bain.

Visitation is from 4 to 6 p.m. Jan. 1 at Gagnon and Costello Funeral home, 33 Reynolds St. Danielson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9 a.m. Jan. 2 in Sacred Heart Church, Wauregan, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Donations: Sacred Heart Church, PO Box 468, Wauregan, CT 06387. 

 

Gladys Petricola

POMFRET — Gladys A. Petricola, 83, formerly of Pomfret, went to be with her Lord and Savior Dec. 23, 2015. 

She was the wife of Vincent Petricola.  

They were married Aug. 15, 1953, in Dover, Ohio. He died in 1998. 

She was born April 16, 1932, in Brimfield, Ohio, daughter of the late Norman and Ruth (Carl) Weiss.

She was a born again Christian.  She was a member of the Central Assembly of God in Central Village; she enjoyed painting, drawing and playing cards. 

She was a member of Quinebaug Valley Senior Citizens. Gladys was an excellent cook. She was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots, and also enjoyed watching golf. 

She leaves her children Mark Petricola (Tina), of Danielson, Dennis Petricola (Linda) of Brooklyn, Christine Petricola of Salem, N.H.; her sisters Marjorie Bradley of Pennsylvania and Geraldine Michael of Rootstown, Ohio; three granddaughters, Hailey Petricola, Allison Mayo, and Amanda Petricola; one grandson, Anthony Petricola; and one great-granddaughter, Everly Mayo. She was predeceased by her son Ronald Petricola in 2011; her siblings Maxine Douthitt, Thelma Dunlap, Ralph Weiss, Kenneth Weiss and Norman Weiss.

A graveside service was Dec. 30 in Evergreen Cemetery, Central Village. Donations: The Pastoral Care Fund of Day Kimball Hospital, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. 

Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.

 

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By Ron P. Coderre

As the clock gets ready to strike the midnight hour and the ball drops transitioning from 2015 to 2016 here are New Year’s greetings to our loyal readers and the good sports of northeastern Connecticut.

Happy 2016 to Alan Joslin, Nick Milano, Roger Franklin, Barney Seney, Don Steinbrick, Marc Coderre, Sr., Ron Desrochers, Russ Waters, Walter Larochelle, Rick and Dee Carnahan, Charlie Leach, Curt Prochowski, Eric and Julie Quinn, Victor Kratz, Bill McEvily, Chuck Mahoney, Jerry Salvas, Peter Trama, Jim Mahoney, Tim Bly, Buster Corey, Jesse Mayo, Norm and Jahala Beaupre, Roger Daigle, Dick and Jeannette Turcotte, Lucille Nelson, Lauren Briere, Ray Shugrue, Victor Lippiello, Lefty Lefevre, John and Lauren Dignam, Rene and Lynne Morin, Sean Brennan, Bruce and Monique Wolanin and my dear wife Donna.

Continued wishes to Betty Hale, Jim Zahansky, Jim and Jean Sali, Heather O’Rourke, Deidre Childs, Tami Hollingsworth, Laurence Hale, Brian and Barry Jessurun, James Martin, Carolyn and Alan Granburg, Megan Carney-Bose, Keith Barnes, Brian Murphy, Sean and Holly Sullivan, Jim Guillot, Jessica and Scott Jellison, Alicia McLeod, Megan Boone, Bob McCormick, Craig Gates, G. David Landry, Shawn Deary, Mandy Hogan, Chris Hehir, John Foucault, Dan Durand, Mike Carignan, Joe Lindley, Everett Shepard, Craig Ciquera, Scott Davagian, Mike Santerre, Barry and Brenda Shead, Paul and Carla Faucher, Joe Asermelly, Clay Killingsworth, Chad Neal, Gary “Moose” Brine, Buzz King, David Santerre, Gene Blain, Rita and John Burns and Hoween Flexer.

Here are some more wishes, Don Cushing, John McCormac, Tom and Trish Espinosa, Eric and Rachelle Mauer, Dan Gomes, Josh Scraba, Corey Pothier, Bill Bartholic, Travis Godley, Steve and Sean Martel, Andy, Peter, and Dave Vitale, Dr. Teqaing Ding, Sr. Gertrude Lanouette, my sons, Michael, David, Chris and Charlie, Joe Hanrahan, Sue Andersen, Gunnar Andersen, Dan Atwood, Dickie and Bev Androlevicz, Charlie Baron, Owen Quantic, Al Cormier, Marc Coderre Jr., Moe and Pam Coderre, Willie Z, Bill and Kathy Zamagni, Mayor Tony Falzarano, Doug Cutler, Alma Morey, Rep. Dan Rovero, Sen. Mae Flexer, Cindy Dunne and Norm Tessier.

Gerry Clark, Chelsea Leverette, Tori Powers, Gena Derosier, Danielle Williams, Jackie Vetrovec, Gary O, Josh Sanchas, Kerensa Konesni-Hammershlag, Don and Laura Williams, Rick Ives, Sean and Erin Hendricks, John Hallbergh, John and Linnea Sarantopoulos, Marty Weiss, Jack and Mary Jane Burke, Dick Loomis, John Miller, Kevin Morin, Scott Derosier, Romeo Blackmar, Earl and Kim Rosebrooks, Kilion Frasier, Sonya Armstrong, Amanda Kelly, Paul Kelly, Bucky Lohbusch, Chuck Bentley, Charlie Puffer, Dan and Delpha Very, Richard Naumann, Marc Archambault, Jay Byrnes, Archie Drobiak, Jeff Rizer, Chris Vaillancourt, Matt and Ed Desaulnier, Jay Long, Sharon Scotta, Joe Beaudreault, Sam and Cathy Markley, Charlie and Paula Panteleakos, Dennis and Kathy Kelly, Christian and Rachel Sarantopoulos, and Bob Bernier.

 The list continues, Peter Gerardi, Heather Neal, Omer and Joyce Duff, Larry Guillot, Norm Chartier, Lou and Sue Chartier, Jerry and Helen Ferguson, Ellen Knight, Priscilla Dowd Sr. Bonnie Morrow, Charlie and Alice Archambault, Mike Gerardi, Cary and Sarah Bentley, John and Anne Navarro, Kevin and Linda Shaw, Jim and Bev Shaw, Brittany Bonchuk, Cosmo Quercia, Kevin Hogan, Roger LaFrancois, Pete Walker, Jim and Pat Calhoun, Woody and Sylvia Danenhower, Marc and Kate Cerrone, Jim and Nancy Weiss, Tom and Kathy Borner, Jeff and Kalin Bousquet, Willie and Fran Bousquet, Jack Reeves, Kathy Leveillee, Shawn McNerney, Matt Sosik, Eric Sarette, Jim and Jenn West, Mike and Joy Pizzetti, Mike Coty, Bob and Fran Jacques, Diane Bates, Paul Aldrich, Mike and JoAnn Coderre, Jim and Deb St. Jean, Linda Lemmon, Ed Dias, Doug and Gale Porter, Bob Guillot, Bob Arremony, Pam Childs, Jan Voland, David Panteleakos, Alex Williams, Dr. Dan George, Tom Harney, Rep. Christine Rosatti, Dave Randall, Chief Rick Hayes, Dave Guillot, Bob Campbell and Shawn Bates.

There are more, Deputy Chief Lee Konicki, Fr. David Choquette, Scott Deslongchamps, Alan Rondeau, Gene Michael Deary, Liz Zachow, Tony Giambattista, Kayla Viens, Deb Durand, Kevin DeRoth, Gordie Mauer, Russ Downer, Peter Deary, Bob and Sue Breault, Don and Betty Church, Mike Sosik, my friends at Cumberland Farms Rumer and Jess, Dave Hall, Donald Hoenig, Nick Scola, Andy and Emily Morrison, Josh Wolfburg, Sarah Mortensen, Jeff and Jess Rawson, Bob Viens, Pete Place, Rick and Mary Place, Greg King, John Deary, James and Sheila Frost, Bob Garceau, Bill Hull, Bob and Adrienne Fournier, Phil and Claire Durand, Steve and Crista Durand, Gary Alves, Donna Brown, George and Pam Brown, Joel Nieman, Devin Stanley, Bart Ramos, Glenn and Brenda Senecal, Brad and Amy Favreau, Chris Sandford, Greg Smith, Michael Picard, Aaron Patterson, Tyler and Holly Singleton, Phil and Stacy Willis, Patti Horan, Josh Paul, Sam Stamatiou, Rev. Tom Meyers, Mary Beaulac, Gerry Tetreault, Andrew Zamagni, Ken Lussier, Scott Tetreault and Michael and Carlee Drummer.

Going on, Jenn and Aaron Beckett, Alan and K.G. Guertin, Lyndsay Lussier, Danny Yargeau, Dan Goyette, Andy Reed, Jamie Glaude, Melissa Dakai, Peach Campbell, Christen Gillette, Tony Paseokas, Carol Pacheco, Nancy Bow, Eugene “Smitty” Smith, John Lachance, Bob and Estelle Girard, Walter and Denise Crabtree, Tom Morway, Peter and Joan LeClair, Vic Naum, Paul O’Connell, Jackie Lafreniere, Danny Papuga, Bob Tetreault, Bob and Barbara Mercier, Ted Reynolds, Linda Colangelo, Lisa Cassetari, Bill Juzwic, John Mercier, Chico and Pat Panu, Dr. John Modica, Jerre Fillmore, Nick and Judy Haines, Mickey Roy, Charlie Panu, Ed Perron, Mike Morrill, Betsy Craaco, Kevin and Betsy Tubridy, The King Bees, Matt Rondeau, Ray Navarro, Rich Preble, Stan and Barbara Lesniewski, Deac Manning, Jeff Lesniewski, Dr. Biren Chokshi, Dr. Ron Klare, Chico Andersen, Jerry Beausoleil, David II, Gabrielle (2), Benjamin, Amelia and Jasmine, Dr. Kevin Reagan, Jim Crabtree, Neil Bernier, David Austin, Mike and Elaine Bernier, Gerry Vaillant, Marc Jones, Michael Moore and Chris Pasay.

Jim Dandeneau, Brad and Dominique Rabitor, Teddy Babcock, Bob and Deb Darigan, Bob Blain, Ray and Lisa Faucher, Steve Adams, Dr. Scott Green, Gerry Cotnoir, Ben Morgan, Scott Pempek, Owen Tarr, Kathy Thomas, Shaina Smith, Patty Bryant, Jess Duffy, Lara Lupi, Teri Bruce, Jay Wade, Renee Lasko, Dr. David Gaudreau, Susan and Marc Johnston, Kevin Johnston, Paul and Joy Nelson, Bob and Kristen Willis, Mary Egan, Ted and Lorraine Bazinet, Norm and Judy Messier, Jason and Amy St. Onge, Bill and Jane St. Onge, Don and Denise St. Onge, Steve Peluso, Denny Gates, Alan Rawson, Peter Cooper, Ian Fahrquar, Charlie Rhault, Carlo Key, Dan Piccionne, Joe Nash, Roy Simmons, Howard Flexer, Ernie Cotnoir, Jim Gothreau, Roger and Patti Breault, Dave Patenaude, Donna Duffy, Mike and Paula Lajeunesse, Benny and Anne Auger, Bob and Charlotte Herlihy, Valentine Iamartino, Shirley Houle, Tom and Jan Auclair, Sean and Bobbi Jo Saucier, Eric and Ann Marie Gustavson, Jean Hryzan, Willie and Heather Hryzan and Brian Boucher.

We’re getting close to the end, Kasey Fillmore, Robin Deary-Fillmore, Tom Archambault, Jonathan Tremblay, Paul Pikora, Lisa and Bob Andrews, Mona Lee, Linda and Mike Lamoureux, Denise Archambault, Michael and Roberta Rocchetti, Leo Wong, Ami Chizen, Brendan Larkin, Elizabeth Buszalski, Henry Bennett, Burt Brunsdon, David Griffiths, Greg Bugbee, Alan and Cindy Parsons, Warren Rosenberg, Rhonda Brooks, Michelle Demarco, Angie O’Connor, Erin Szela, Rick Demarco, Erin Crosby, Don Musial and George Kelly.

The final group, Ed Hamill, Deb Spinelli, Bob Auger, Pete Bonin, Alan Smat, John Casey, Tim Ford, Matt and Candice Zamagni, Alan and Janet Bates, Mike and Denise Bates, Richard and Barbara St. Pierre, Ryan Rumrill, Charlie Franklin, Colin Purdon, Artie and Deidre Artiaco, Eddie and Carol Artiaco, Dr. Murray Buttner, Peter Benoit, Dan and Sandy Navarro, Leah and Rich Schad, Tim McNally, Maureen Nicholson, Jan Koivisto and Paul Salvas.

To everyone, Happy New Year and a healthy 2016!

 

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Officers elected

WOODSTOCK — The members of the Bungay Fire Brigade recently held their Annual Meeting and elected Officers for 2016.  Fire Chief Roy Chandler thanked all of the Brigade members for their dedication and service during the past year.  Brigade volunteers responded to 200 emergency calls, including 107 medical calls, 20 motor vehicle accidents, and 10 structure fires.  The Brigade provided mutual aid assistance 34 times to neighboring towns and to the other Woodstock fire districts. Bungay Fire Brigade members collectively contributed more than 12,000 volunteer hours in responding to calls, participating in training and drills, maintaining the Brigade’s equipment, overseeing construction of a major building addition, and representing the Brigade throughout the region in parades and other community events. 

The following officers have been elected or appointed for 2016:  Fire Chief – Roy Chandler; Deputy Chief & Safety Officer - Josh Bottone; Fire Captain – Adam Bottone; EMS/Rescue Captain – Dave Elliott; Chief Engineer Captain - Steve Froehlich; Lieutenants – Mike Froehlich, Carlton Rondeau, and Nick Webster; President – Linda Lewandowski; Vice President – Rob Wrobel; Secretary - Lois Bruinooge; Treasurer – Deb Hervieux; Plant Engineer – Mike Charette; Board Member at Large –  Seth Bottone; Woodstock Fire Protection Association Members – Nick Webster, Deb Hervieux, Dave Elliott, and Josh Bottone; Brigade Auditors – Dave Hosmer and Joe Surozenski; and Nominating Committee Members – Rob Wrobel, Carlton Rondeau, and Dave Elliott.