Legal Notice

Tax Collector’s 

Office

Town & Fire District

 of Pomfret

Legal Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Town and Fire District of Pomfret that the Supplemental Motor Vehicle and Second Installment of Real Estate and Personal Property tax bills on the Grand List of October 1, 2013 are DUE AND PAYABLE January 1, 2015.  The last day to pay without penalty is February 2, 2015.  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 February 3, 2015 or later. 

Make all checks payable to Pomfret Tax Collector and mail to:  Pomfret Tax Collector, 5 Haven Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259.  If a receipt is desired, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.  For bill information or to pay online, go to www.pomfretct.gov.  

January Tax Office Hours are:  Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  The Town Hall will be closed January 1, 2015, and January 19, 2015.

 

Pamela S. Lewerenz, CCMC

Tax Collector

 

Dec. 17, 2014

Jan. 8, 2015

Jan. 29, 2015

 

Legal Notice

Town of Putnam

 Notice is hereby given that the Putnam Special Services District Audited Financial Statements and Supplementary Information for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2014 is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, 126 Church Street, Putnam, CT.

 

Dated at Putnam, 

Connecticut, 

this 11th day 

of December, 2014.

Sara J. Seney,

Town Clerk

 

Dec. 17, 2014

 

 

By Ron P. Coderre

The 2014-2015 girls’ high school basketball season got underway with six local quintets seeing action on the hardwood with varying results.  Woodstock Academy, under second-year coach Willie Bousquet, Tourtellotte and Plainfield all picked up victories, while Ellis Tech, Putnam and Killingly all must wait another week or longer before they hit the win column.

In the prep ranks, Hyde-Woodstock and Pomfret School both recorded victories but also suffered a loss.

Woodstock Picks Up 

Early Season Win

Looking to establish a winning girls’ basketball program, Woodstock Academy looked to Putnam last year and enticed successful veteran coach Willie Bousquet to join its ranks.  The Lady Centaurs managed three wins last season.  After two games they’re already a third of the way to reaching that number this year.

The Acads opened against a strong Windham team and despite demonstrating glimpses of greatness were dropped by the Lady Whippets 67-50 in their opener.  Bousquet’s charges responded nicely by defeating Wheeler 51-35.

In the victory over Wheeler the Lady Centaurs built a 27-22 halftime advantage and secured the win, placing three players in double figures led by Taylor Littell with 13 points.  Colleen Topliff and Galina Gruder each added a dozen markers in the win.  Abby Willis had three three-pointers.

Gruder with 14 points and Topliff with 10 were the top point producers for the 1-1 Lady Centaurs in the loss to Windham.

Tourtellotte opened on the road at Plainfield and was defeated 57-35 despite 17 points from Allie Ablondi and 10 from Abby Poirier.  Plainfield was paced by Julie Jordan (16 points) and the L’Orange sisters Madeline (14) and Adrienne (10).

The Lady Tigers of coach Carla Faucher avenged the loss to Plainfield by taking the measure of Parish Hill 63-25, raising their record to 1-1.  Deanna Lazzarra was Tourtellotte’s big gun, firing in 17 points, while Poirier added 12 and Jess Dodd also had a dozen.

Plainfield opened its season against powerhouse New London, putting up a strong effort before succumbing 67-55.  Once again it was the trio of Jordan (16), Madeline L’Orange (15) and Adrienne L’Orange (10) leading the way for the 1-1 Lady Panthers.

Killingly went 0-2, losing to St. Bernard 41-32 and Montville 43-35.  Megan Bianchi with 10 points against the Saints and 17 against Montville was Killingly’s leading scorer.  Putnam could only muster 13 points as it was defeated 41-13 by Wheeler.  Ellis Tech could only put 21 points on the board in its opening loss to Wolcott Tech 62-21.

Hyde-Woodstock and Pomfret 

Hit the Win Column

The Hyde-Woodstock Wolfpack picked up a significant victory, besting Marianapolis V2 50-46 in a closely contested game.  Trayniece Mims was virtually unstoppable as she scored 29 points in the win.  She received offensive support from Dossou Ndiaye with 13 points.  Caitlin Cryan, with 17 points, and Rachel Roach, with 15, were the top scorers for the Lady Knights.

The Lincoln School invaded Woodstock and dropped Hyde 46-39.  Mims once again was an offensive force, netting 31 points in the loss that dropped Hyde-Woodstock to 2-1 on the year.

Marianapolis V2 fell to 1-2 when it was beaten 31-28 in overtime by Northfield- Mount Hermon junior varsity.  Shauna Harney with 18 rebounds to go along with her six points was immense for Marianapolis.

Providence College-bound Rachel Aho had 17 points and 17 boards but her effort wasn’t enough as the Marianapolis V1 squad fell at the hands of Tilton Academy 56-51 at the Blackburn Invitational Tournament in Worcester.  Jordan Frye had 12 points and Caroline Soucy added 11 for the 1-2 Lady Knights.

Pomfret School rebounded from an opening season 46-33 loss to The Taft School, beating Loomis Chaffee School 60-59 on an Alyzae Davis free throw with three ticks remaining on the clock.  Deja Ross had 26 points, including five three-pointers, to lead the way for the Lady Griffins, while Davis added 14.

After trailing by only four points at halftime 25-21 to Taft, Pomfret was unable to keep up the pace in the second half in the loss to the hosts.  Juliette Lawless with 17 points was 1-1 Pomfret’s top scorer.

 

 

W. WOODSTOCK — At its Annual Meeting in November, the members of the Bungay Fire Brigade re-elected Roy Chandler as fire chief for the third year in a row.  

Brigade volunteers responded to 201 emergency calls, including 116 medical calls (proudly saving the life of one of its own members), 20 motor vehicle accidents, 16 structure fires, and providing mutual aid assistance to surrounding departments on 25 occasions.  Notably, Brigade volunteers have also overseen the construction of a major firehouse expansion made possible by a substantial bequest from Mrs. Faith Withey.  

Collectively, Bungay Fire Brigade members contributed more than 7,600 volunteer hours in responding to calls, participating in training and drills, maintaining the Brigade’s equipment, and representing the Brigade throughout the region in parades and other community events. 

The following officers were elected or appointed at the Annual Meeting:  Fire Chief – Roy Chandler; Deputy Chief – Rich Dempsey; Assistant Chief - Josh Bottone; Fire Captain – Adam Bottone; Rescue/EMS Captain – Charlie Jackman; Captain (Chief Engineer) - Steve Froehlich; Lieutenants  - Dave Elliott, Mike Froehlich, and Carlton Rondeau; President – Linda Lewandowski; Vice President – Diann Dempsey; Secretary - Lois Bruinooge; Treasurer – Deb Hervieux; Plant Engineer – Mike Santon; Board Member at Large –  Seth Bottone; Woodstock Fire Protection Association Members – Charlie Jackman, Diann Dempsey, Rich Dempsey, and Dave Elliott;  Brigade Auditors – Dave Hosmer and Joe Surozenski; and Nominating Committee Members – Rob Wrobel, Robert Turcotte, and Mark Eucher.

The Bungay Fire Brigade is a 100% volunteer fire department established in 1937.  Today the Brigade serves West Woodstock and Woodstock Valley, and responds to fire, search and rescue, emergency medical, hazardous material, mutual aid, and service calls 24 hours a day 365 days a year.  For additional information about the Brigade or to obtain membership information, visit the Brigade’s web site at www.bungay.com or contact Bungay Fire Brigade, 1256 RTE 171, W. Woodstock. 860-974-0316 

 

 

 

By Ron P. Coderre 

This week’s RPC column is dedicated to Putnam resident Victor Kratz.  A U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, Kratz remains active by walking and exercising.  He’s looking to polish off his golf clubs and get out on the links again next spring.

Thompson Speedway is known throughout the Northeast for its 5/8 mile high-banked oval, which is the oldest paved oval track in the country.  In existence since 1938 the track was the brainchild of the late John Hoenig.

A visit to the Thompson facility at this time of year reveals an entertainment giant lying dormant awaiting the warm weather to return to New England.  Although the facility appears dormant on the surface, there’s a plethora of activity being worked on in preparation for the many activities that will take place there in 2015 thanks to Jonathan Hoenig.

Jonathan is the great grandson of John Hoenig, the grandson of the well known Donald Hoenig and the son of DR Hoenig.  Much like his great grandfather, John, the 33-year-old Jonathan is an entrepreneur, the moving force behind the facility’s latest addition, the 1.7 mile Road Course. 

A graduate of Tourtellotte Memorial High School and UConn, Hoenig is the owner of a master’s degree in entrepreneurship from Pepperdine University in California.  The Road Course, which he’s steered from conception to operation is a venue planned to host a variety of grassroots racing and high-performance driving events for sports cars, open-wheel race cars and motorcycles.

Opened in 2014 Hoenig notes the Road Course events will include SCCA Regional and Pro Racing, Formula Car Racing, Vintage Motorsports Festival, Motorcycle Racing Schools, 24 Hours of Lemans and BMW, Porche, Mercedes-Benz and Ferrari Clubs.  Across New England and the Mid-Atlantic area the course will provide thrill seekers the opportunity to test drive and experience an adrenaline-boosting time behind the wheel of an exotic automobile.

The Road Course, which saw plenty of activity during its brief existence in 2014, is expecting an increase in interest and activity this coming year.  However, if participants aren’t fulfilled, the complex offers a variety of other things to do.  The grounds of the sprawling facility include the Little T Speedway, a 1/10 mile Quarter Midget Track, the popular Raceway Restaurant and Banquet Hall, Bogey’s Ice Cream Stand, an 18-hole championship golf course and driving range and an annual Automotive Flea Market and Swap Meet.

A chip off the old block, Jonathan Hoenig would certainly make his great grandfather proud with his pioneering spirit.  Through the support of his father and grandfather, the newest addition to the Thompson Speedway complex should get the checkered flag.

Go Pats Long Distance

The New England Patriots recently spent two weeks away from home on a road trip that took them to Green Bay, Wisc., and San Diego, Calif.  According to all reports, the Pats had a large contingent of fans at the San Diego victory.  But if you had your choice wouldn’t you go to San Diego rather than the frozen tundra of Green Bay anyway?

Putnam resident Norman “Barney” Seney made the prudent decision and was in attendance at the New England victory over the Chargers.  “It was great to watch the game in t-shirt and shorts.  There were so many Pats fans it’s almost seemed like we overwhelmed the stadium,” said Seney of his experience.

Seney met his nephew Mike Palmer and Mike’s girlfriend Laurie Sampson at the game where they enjoyed the win from their club seats.

Hall of Fame Inductee

The Bartlett High School Athletic Hall of Fame held its 7th Induction Dinner on Saturday, November 1 at the Raceway Restaurant in Thompson.  Among the inductees was noted local golfer Jim Kroll, a 1960 grad of the Webster school.

During his high school years Kroll starred in basketball and baseball.  He was the “sixth man” for a team that went 17-2 in basketball in his senior year. On the diamond he was the team’s ace on the mound while also wielding a hot bat.  In his junior season he batted a lofty .447 and followed that with a. 431 average as a senior.  As a pitcher for legendary coach Ziggy Strzelecki, Kroll posted a perfect record of 12-0, at one point winning three consecutive games in one week.  

Kroll played his college baseball at Southern Connecticut State University, where he competed against Division I schools such as St. John’s University and the Delaware Blue Hens.  He also played in the prestigious Cape Cod Amateur Baseball League for Falmouth and was selected a league all star.

At age 22 he was appointed varsity baseball coach at Quinnipiac University before moving on to become athletic director at American School in the Dominican Republic and later at Southbridge High School.  He concluded his career in education as the principal of his alma mater from 1977 to 1988.

Today Kroll spends his time on the links, primarily at Quinnatisset Country Club.  He was a finalist in the US Senior Amateur Golf Championships in 2012.  His greatest achievement as a golfer was recording two successive holes-in-one in the same round.  He and his wife Paula spend their winters in Tequesta, Fla.

Honors Roll In

Emily Becher, the Eastern Connecticut State University freshman soccer standout from Brooklyn, continues to collect the accolades for her outstanding play this past season.  She was recently named to the NCAA Region III All New England fourth team by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.  

This past fall Becher, who played her high school soccer at Woodstock Academy, led the Little East Conference in game-winning goals with seven.  She was second in the conference in goals scored with 18 and points with 37.

Academic Honors

Putnam Science Academy conducted its initial National Honor Society Induction Ceremony on Thursday, November 11 in the school’s auditorium.  The ceremony, which conferred 29 PSA students into the Society, was conducted by a team of students from Ledyard High School.

The school’s athletic director and basketball coach Thomas Espinosa was selected to give the keynote address.  Espinosa is the longest serving member of the faculty and is credited with the development of the basketball program as a National power.  In stressing the four pillars of the National Honor Society, Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Character, Espinosa told the inductees to “Always have strong family ties, enjoy and cherish your friendships, work hard at your job and hang with positive people.”

Three members of the Mustangs basketball team, Burak Eraslan, Hacibey Catalbasoglu and Mamadou Diarra, were among the 29 students inducted.  Eraslan is the NHS President.  Among the invited guests was Putnam Mayor Tony Falzarano, who coincidentally coached Espinosa when he was a student at Putnam High School.

College Hoop Update

Former local high school and prep school players continue to make their mark on the college level.  Ex-Putnam Science Academy big man Paul Brooks has been outstanding for Worcester State University.  In a victory over the Coast Guard Academy, Brooks poured in 17 points and corralled 11 rebounds in leading the Lancers to a 58-51 win.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 6-1 with its recent 75-61 victory over Fitchburg State.  Former Woodstock Academy standout Ian Converse continues to see more playing time for the Engineers.  He had five points in the win over Fitchburg.

Jemal Mosley, a sophomore at the University of New Haven, broke out with a career performance, scoring 28 points in the UNH 70-60 win over Post University.  Mosley, the former PSA Mustang, has led New Haven to an early 5-2 record.

RPC’s Closing Thought For The Day: Never cut what can be untied.

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