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Officers installed
PUTNAM — The Putnam Lions Club celebrated member accomplishments, welcomed new members, and installed a new slate of officers for the 2013-2014 fiscal year recently.
For his tireless efforts and dedication to humanitarian service, Lion Secretary Rick Bennett was presented with the Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. Lion Stu Neal was awarded the Knight of the Blind. Lion Ann Russo was recognized as an Ambassador of Sight. Lions Jim and Deb St. Jean both received the Jerry Richards Award (Lion of the Year). Lion Dianne Tremblay received a 10 Year Chevron, for 10 years of service to the Putnam Lions.
New officers for the 2013-2014 fiscal year were installed: President Leia Faucher, First Vice President Lea Therrien, Second Vice President Romeo Blackmar, Third Vice President John Dignam, Secretary Rick Bennett, Treasurer Karyn DiBonaventura, Tail Twister Mel Cassio, Lion Tamer Carol Benoit, Membership Fran Gregoire and Armand LaFleur, Leo Advisor/Board Member Al Cormier, One Year Director Amy Franklin, Two Year Director Cheryl Guillot and Three Year Director Steve Faucher.
The Putnam Lions also welcomed two new members: Michael McKeon and Lori Guimont.

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Basketball Camp
The town of Putnam’s girls basketball camp just finished. There were more than 30 girls at camp from grades two to eight. Bethany Lee was the camp director. Courtesy photo.

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Fraud warning from police
PUTNAM — On July 18 the Putnam Police Department took multiple complaints of a fraudulent scheme in which local businesses were contacted by a man claiming to be from a Utility Provider.  The investigation is ongoing.   
In the meantime the Putnam Police urges residents to check the credentials of persons proposing to be from any organization when that person asks for payment or personal information.   Citizens are always discouraged from giving unknown persons any financial or personal information via telephone or email.  
Residents of the Putnam Special Services District who have encountered similar circumstances or solicitations are encouraged to contact the Putnam Police Department.

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PUTNAM — The Putnam Men’s League Standings include: 1. The Lobstah Crew (6-2); 1. UNFRIENDED (6-2); 1. Dawgs and Company (6-2); 4. Windham Wine and Spirits (5-3); 4. The Dream Team (5-3); 6. Prep School Benchwarmers (4-4); 7. CG Real Estate (2-6); 8. Blackout (1-7); 8. MONsters (1-7).
Putnam Men’s League Top 10 Scorers are: 1. Alvin Durette- 20.11 (UNFRIENDED); 2. Luke Gildea- 19 (Windham Wine and Spirits); 3. Brandon Kress- 14.44 (Dawgs and Company); 4. Suthod Young- 14 (Prep School Benchwarmers); 5. Joey Saponaro- 12.78 (CG Real Estate); 6. Phil Hill- 12.67 (Windham Wine and Spirits); 7. AJ Joyner- 11.78 (Windham Wine and Spirits); 7. Jordan Coty- 11.78 (UNFRIENDED); 9. Eddie Kopaez- 11.67 (The Dream Team); 10. Dan Vasbinder- (UNFRIENDED).
Last week, Luke Gildea scored a game-high 37 points to lead his team to a dominating 94-52 victory over the Prep School Benchwarmers overcoming Suthod Young’s team-high 15 points. Gildea’s 37 points helped him become the second leading scorer behind Alvin Durette. Later in the week, Dan Vasbinder scored a game-high 26 points helping his team defeat Windham Wine and Spirits to remain
tied for first place along with The Lobstah Crew and Dawgs and Company. Playoffs begin July 25 with the 8th and 9th seeds playing.