By Ron P. Coderre

This week’s RPC shoutout is sent along to former Putnam High School standout football lineman Jim Guillot.  A busy businessman, Guillot owns and runs Jim’s Upholstery on Route 44.  He is part owner of the Crossings Restaurant and Brew Pub.  In his spare moments he enjoys time on the golf links.

The Marianapolis Preparatory School Golf Tournament has grown in participation over the years.  It doesn’t seem possible but the Golden Knights are getting ready for their 37th tournament, which is scheduled for Tuesday, September 13 at the Raceway Golf Club in Thompson.

According to Marianapolis Director of Development Susan Andersen, the tourney field is filling fast but a few openings remain.  The tournament is unique because it features a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start for any golfers interested in an early bird start.  The second shotgun start, which includes the majority of the field, is scheduled for 12:30 p.m.  The fee per golfer is $135 and features lunch beginning at 11 a.m., golf with cart and post-tourney banquet.

There are 10 sponsorship levels, many with either foursomes or twosomes included.  The Tournament Sponsor ($2500), Dinner Sponsor ($2000) and Diamond Sponsor ($1750) all include a foursome.  Lunch ($1250), Platinum ($1000), Gold ($750) and Silver ($500) sponsorships include a twosome.  The Bronze Sponsor is $250. Putting Contest Sponsor ($150) and Crystal Sponsor ($125)

The proceeds of the event, which raises more than $30,000 annually, go toward essential scholarship funds in support of deserving students.  

“Marianapolis has provided me the opportunity to excel in the classroom through the help of my teachers and academic staff.  Through community service projects I have continued expanding my knowledge outside the classroom,” said senior Simone Fournier of Putnam.

Anyone interested in more information or registering a foursome should contact Andersen at 860-923-9565 extension 227 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Checks may be made payable to Marianapolis Preparatory School and mailed Attn: Golf Tournament to P.O. Box 304, Thompson, CT 06277-0304.

Brooklyn Fair Race…

In days gone by the races at the Brooklyn Fair involved horses and sulkies.  Those days have passed and today the race at the fair involves men, women and youngsters.  The Brooklyn Fair 5K Road Race, which was run on Sunday, August 28, is becoming more and more popular each year.

This year’s winner was Jack Houlker who ran through the up and back course in a time of 17:39.  Houlker’s closest competitor was Jon Dipippo who finished in 18 minutes even.  Third-place finisher was Steve Hamill in a time of 18:13.  Luke Lopriore of Killingly who set the early pace came in fourth at 18:43.

The female winner was perennial champion Linda Spooner of Sturbridge.  She covered the 5K layout in a winning time of 19:29 a full 42 seconds ahead of her nearest competitor Stephanie Messier.  Spooner’s time was good for a 6th place finish overall, while Messier came in 8th with a time of 20:11.

Quinnatisset Summer Results…

Mike Pizzetti, Quinnatisset’s superb club manager, sends along news from a very busy summer of golf at the Thompson layout.  On Sunday, August 21 Quinny held its annual Couples Alternate Shot competition.  A full field of men and women were on hand for a great day on the links.

The winning couple was the husband/wife team of Dave and Anne Kelly.  By the way winning helps when you’re playing with your wife.  Life at home is much better.  Following the Kelly’s was Roger and Irene Dionne with Tim and Deb Williams in third place.

The 2nd Flight title was claimed by Bill Army and Rhonda Brooks and Mike Baker and Carol Peterson.  It’s better to end in a tie in a mixed couples event, then there’s no finger pointing.  Behind the top twosomes were Scott and Cathy Cohen.  

Bob (not the former mayor) and Wendy Viens were crowned in the 3rd Flight, with the Shrewsbury, Mass., couple of Bob and Fran Jacques close behind.  Third place went to Dave Coderre and Kathy Lewis.

Closest to the pin winners were Kevin Johnston (Men 7th hole), Gale Garceau (Women 7th hole) and Jim Hardell (Men 13th hole) and Helene Poole (Women 13th hole).

Charlie Panteleakos of Dayville led his foursome to a victory in the August 26 Member-3 Guest, as the team fired an eight under par 64.  They beat second-place finishers Steve Bardsley’s foursome by two strokes.

In the net category, the Massachusetts foursome led by Bob Jacques picked up the victory with a score of 59, which was one stroke better than the runner-up foursome headed by Mike Tartaglia.

RPC’s Closing Thought For The Day: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” Mark Twain.

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