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By Ron P. Coderre
This week’s RPC sporty shoutout goes to Richard Naumann of The Inn at Woodstock Hill. As a busy innkeeper he manages to find time to support various youth activities, especially through his involvement in the Putnam Rotary Club.
The unfortunate events of the past week in Boston remind us of the vulnerability we all face in today’s terroristic society. The Boston Marathon, the granddaddy of all marathons, held annually on Patriots Day, is intended to be a commemorative day of enjoyment, revelry and camaraderie in Beantown.
Thanks to the unfathomable act concocted by two Chechnyan brothers, the ultimate results are four people dead, more than 100 innocent individuals injured or maimed, and countless thousands mentally anguished by these thoughtless acts. But Boston, the cradle of American democracy, is a resilient city. Despite a more than 24-hour lockdown of the area, which meant hundreds of millions in economic losses to the city, the citizens of Boston and the businesses are proudly up and running.
Watching all of the events unfold, from the initial bombings, to the numerous reports by the police, FBI, ATF, the National Guard and other law enforcement personnel, to the live televised scenes leading to the apprehension of Suspect #2 was not what we really want to watch on the flat screen. However, be that as it may, kudos goes out to all the individuals involved in solving the case and apprehending the suspect in a timely fashion.
In bringing the events of the past week to a speedy conclusion, one has to be not only impressed but proud of the men and women who respond fearlessly to emergencies, protecting our cities and towns and our country from terrorist acts. Although it’s impossible to diffuse every terrorist attempt before a heinous act occurs it is comforting to know that these individuals have the resources to solve these types of events with alacrity.
Regardless of the fact that many people feel our government and our country has pimples and is not perfect, the way the Boston situation was handled should make everyone thankful to live in the greatest country on this globe, the United States of America.
It’s time that we, as Americans, should be proud to display our flag, not only when we’re under siege, but every day. We should be proud to join in the singing of our National Anthem, not only when a bomb explodes, but every time the anthem is played. We should be proud to say the Pledge of Allegiance whenever and wherever groups gather. We should be proud of “Old Glory” as our symbol of freedom.
Thank you Boston for rebounding from the horrific events of the past week. You are a model to us. And best wishes for a bigger and better Boston Marathon in 2014.
Signed, A Proud American.
Mayhew Knocking The Apple
Around the Park…
All indications according to the baseball results coming out of UCONN-Avery Point are that the Pointers are on their way to another Region 21 NJCAA Tournament. The men of coach Roger Bidwell boast an impressive 25-6 record following a 9-0 victory over Holyoke Community College April 19.
One of the reasons for the Avery Point success is the play of former Woodstock Academy standout Chris Mayhew. The rugged Mayhew, who some observers believe could be playing on the Division I level, has been a terror at the plate and instrumental in most of the victories.
In the win over Holyoke CC, Mayhew contributed a pair of doubles and two runs scored. In a doubleheader sweep of Mass Bay Community College, Mayhew had a homer and drove home three of his teammates.
In Charlestown, Mass., where the Pointers were victorious in a 14-5 mercy rule contest against Bunker Hill Community College, Mayhew had two hits including a three-run homer in the top of the seventh inning. On the day, he had a total of three hits, three RBIs and two runs scored. In capping off a great stretch of games, Mayhew had two hits, one an RBI single, and scored a run in Avery Point’s 2-0 win over a very good Community College of Rhode Island team.
Warm Weather Brings
Out The Walking Man…
In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, which concludes at the end of April, Brooklyn resident Jim Phaiah, dubbed “The Walking Man” by RPC, is preparing for a 16-mile trek for a charitable cause. The walk, scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. May 8, will take Phaiah from his home in Brooklyn to Walmart on Rt. 44 in Putnam.
The beneficiary of the walk is the Exchange Club of Northeast Connecticut, which is a 501©3 non-profit civic organization focused on the prevention of child abuse and domestic violence. In addition, Phaiah is dedicating this walk in loving memory of Tom Deary, III and Mary Patenaude.
Anyone interested in more information should contact Phaiah at 860 774-1720. Donations may be mailed directly to The Exchange Club of Northeast Connecticut, P.O. Box 133, Danielson, CT 06239-0133. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
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Anna M. Hay
E. KILLINGLY — Anna M. Hay, 63, of E. Killingly, died April 15, 2013, at her home after a battle with cancer. She was the wife of Donald W. Hay. They were married Aug. 14,1971.
She was born Dec. 15, 1949, in Norwich, daughter of Antoinette (Ramatowski) Melgey of Warwick, N.Y., and the late Peter I. Melgey.
She had made her home in E. Killingly for the last 41 years, and was an active member of the HighPointe Church in Thompson. Anna was a 1967 graduate of the Norwich Free Academy. Anna had a green thumb, she enjoyed working in her gardens. She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting.
She had worked for Glass Container Corp. as a tester, for the Killingly School System in the cafeteria and as a grower at Country Greenhouse and Jimmy’s Greenhouse.
She leaves, in addition to her husband Donald and her mother Antoinette, their two daughters: Jessie Kudzal (Ross) of Woodstock, Jaime Taylor (Paul) of Cincinnati, Ohio; siblings: Peter Davis of Hanford, Calif., Patricia Rosiene of Baltic; Peter Melgey of Baltic; Alice Olson of Warwick; grandchildren Isabella, Lydia, Martie, Benaiah, Blake.
A Memorial Service was April 20 at the HighPointe Church. Donations: HighPointe Church, 1208 Thompson Road, Thompson, CT 06277; or Hospice of NE CT, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.
Carol A. Caron,
operated business
KILLINGLY — Carol A. Caron, 74, a lifetime resident died April 16, 2013, at home after a battle with cancer. She was born Sept. 15, 1938, daughter of the late Ernest and Pearl Kirkconnell of Dayville.
She was united in marriage to Racine “Pete” Caron on Nov. 28, 1957, in Dayville. They were married for over 55 years. Carol and her husband operated Pete’s Burner Service for many years. Carol loved camping, she and Pete traveled the country with favorites like Maine and Cape Cod being a frequent stop. Her hobbies include cross stitch and crochet, with pillow cases and quilts being her specialty. She loved her pets, gardening, NASCAR races and yearly Christmas light displays.
She leaves her husband Racine “Pete”; daughters Pearl Taylor (Kurt) of Smithfield, Va., Debra Collelo (Earl) of Plainfield, Sandy Benoit (Dennis) of Paxton, Mass.; five grandchildren Shawna, Michele, Tanya, Corey and Caitlin, nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother Ronald Kirkconnell.
The Prayer Service was April 19 at the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson. Donations: American Cancer Society, American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., I-91 Tech Ctr, Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3045.
Mae Fleury
PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Mae Fleury, 94, of Pawtucket, died March 27, 2013, in Orange Park, Fla., at her son’s home. She was the wife of the late Edward Fleury.
Mae was born March 30, 1918, in Pomfret, daughter of Alexander and Stephanida (Kaminsky) Wolchesky.
She leaves her son Paul Fleury (Diane) of Orange Park,; grandchildren: Dawn, April, Darlene, Douglas; great-grandchildren: Jonathan, Frankie, Jayme, Jacqueline, Trisha. She was predeceased by her son Edward R. Fleury, March 4, 2013.
A Mass of Christian Burial was April 10 at Most Holy Trinity Church, Pomfret Center, with burial in Abington Cemetery. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.
Theresa E. Lafontaine
N. GROSVENORDALE — Theresa (Myette) Lafontaine, 90, of Main Street, died April 20, 2013, at Regency Heights of Danielson. She was the wife of the late J. Arthur Lafontaine. Born in 1922 in Burrillville, R.I., she was the daughter of the late William and Georgianna (Greene) Myette.
Mrs. Lafontaine was a homemaker and belonged to the Daughters of Isabella, the Community Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary, the Thompson and Putnam Senior Citizens, and was a parishioner of St. Joseph Church in N. Grosvenordale.
She leaves her sons, Michael J. Lafontaine (Marge) of N. Grosvenordale, and Steven Lafontaine (Kathy) of N. Grosvenordale; daughter, Paula Walsh (Peter) of Brooklyn; sisters, Evelyn Bourque of Webster, and Muriel Bruinsma of W. Brookfield, Mass.; aunt Rose Myette of Oakland, R.I.; a sister in law Claire Greene of N. Grosvenordale, eight grandchildren, many great and great grandchildren. Theresa was predeceased by her husband, a brother William Myette, a sister Ena Larose, and three grandsons.
Visitation is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. April 24 in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale. Burial follows in St. Joseph Cemetery. Donations: Day Kimball Hospital Homemakers, 320 Pomfret St., Putnam, CT 06260; or St. Joseph Church, 20, Main St., N. Grosvenordale, CT 06255.
Robert Beausoleil,
Army vet
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. — Robert O. “Rosie” Beausoleil died April 6, 2013, in Pembroke Pines. He is originally from Putnam, moving to Pembroke Pines 20 years ago.
He was born Nov. 17, 1929. He was an electrician (retired member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #35, and owned a number of small businesses during his lifetime. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany (post WWII occupation forces), was a member of both the Elks Club and the VFW, and served in the Putnam Lions Club (past president), for a number of years. He loved to cook.
He leaves his wife, Pamela Whitwam Beausoleil, and his daughter, Linda B. Diaz, who both live in Florida, and his daughter, Susan Hardy, and son-in-law William Hardy, who live in Mason Neck, Va.; two grandchildren in Florida, Ryan M. Diaz and Alexander D. Diaz. In Putnam; siblings and their spouses, David and Connie Beausoleil, Leo and Diane Beausoleil, Richard Beausoleil, and Lucille and Freddie Nelson. He was predeceased by his brother, Ronald Beausoleil. A Memorial Mass to be held during the summer at St. Mary Church in Putnam.
Diana Prince
WEBSTER --- Diana (Lucas) Prince, 73, of Webster, died April 20, 2013, at home.
She was born in Dudley, daughter of the late William and Diane (Warnke) Lucas and lived in Webster all her life. She worked for several years at Gentex. She enjoyed gardening, yard work and playing slot machines.
She leaves two sons, Randy Beauregard (Janice) of Webster, Stephen Beauregard of Boca Raton, Fla.; three sisters, Flossie Helbig (Herb) of Damariscotta, Maine, Cindy Chabot of N. Grosvenordale, Pat Pagano (Rev. Pagano) of Stafford Springs; two grandchildren, Robert J. Beauregard of Southbridge, Dana M. Pendragon (Jaime) of Southbridge; one great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Valliere of Southbridge. She was predeceased by a brother, John Warnke of Webster.
The Funeral was private. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.
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Additions
THOMPSON — Marianapolis Preparatory School third-quarter honor roll also included Nicholas D. O’Brien of Pomfret Center, and Jeremiah Knipe of Putnam.
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DANIELSON — Quinebaug Valley Community College has announced the names of students placed on the fall 2012 Dean’s List.
Full Time Students
Ashford: Dustin Munson
Brooklyn: Brian Adams, Devin Allen, Matthew DeRouin, Virginia-Desi Dykstra, George Ellingwood, Karen Gould, Matthew Grenier, Shelly Hart, Tyler Hawes, Jeffrey Ives, Geraldine Kowolenko, Linda Laflamme, Sarah Lamb, David Moore, Cynthia Olmsted, Ryan Parenteau, Melanie Phyfe, Wesley Ruoppo, Kayla Salony, Lewis Sykes, Jo Ann Vandale, Chelsea Watson, Caitlin Young
Canterbury: Kara Ames, Dylan Breton, Jessica Brown, Alexander Cristofori, David Dombrowski, Gary Glenn, Rachel Kaphammer, Amanda Lamoureux
Central Village: Jeanice Allard
Danielson: Angela Dean, April Dean, Debra Desmarais, Erin Elsey, Michael Farquharson, Edward Graff, Henry Graff, Nathan Grondin, Kerry Holmes, Emily Kiefer, Melanie Lewis, Philip Morency, Lisa O’Leary, Carolyn Olson, Tyla Potvin, Christopher Raposo, Kristin Rizer, McKenna Shippee, Joseph Stone, Chelsea Taylor, Zachary Varin, Gregory Walsh, Kathleen Woodmancy
Dayville: Raphael Dalpe, Joshua Henries, Tylor Herrick, Joseph Lavigne III, Renee Lawlor, Kelsey Lincoln, Robert Mineau, James Morgan, Krystle Mowrey, Lynn Petit, Heidi Purdy, Jason Richardson, Devon Rzucidlo, Daniel Salliby, Jonathan Snyder, Elizabeth Tibbetts
Eastford: Jessica Badger, Megan Bentsen, Ashlyn Brockett, Sean Gilmartin
Gales Ferry: Dianna Caron
Griswold: Taylor Dansereau, Kyle Linevitch Jr., Courtney Luft
Jewett City: Leonie Avery, Teagan Brewster, Chase Derusha, Brian Johnston, Margaret Koji, Justin Krajcik, Steve Russell
North Grosvenordale: Gabrielle Durand, Mya Lanasa, Joshua Larkin, Christine McGovern, Jennifer Whipple
Plainfield: Kaushar Desai, Jacob Ducharme, Edward Krauss, Raymond LaRose, Kristin Littlefield, Tasha Rockel, John Zastowsky Jr.
Pomfret: Diego Canil Ordonez
Pomfret Center: Robert Andrews III, Benjamin Cusson, Joseph Guilmette
Putnam: Elizabeth Adams, Christie Austin, Morgan Boudreau, Andrei Bucatari, Lorenzo Chavez, Rachel Farnham, Adam Greczkowski, Andrew Hesson, Francis Hutchins, Christian Incandella, Sarah Joseph, Aleksandr Krivosheev, Jenna Lafleur, Andrew Montie, Melissa Morris, Lawrence Post, Kayla Salvas, Frances Torres-Ortiz
Sterling: Eve Andrews, Heather Evans, Lulu Lamb, Gianna Piccione, Stephen Thompson
Thompson: Louis Dalterio III, Jennifer Devaudreuil, Michelle Dumas, Dalton Piecka, Don Pimental, Miranda Skaradowski
Union: Lara Beecher
Woodstock: Michael Arsenault, Claudia Dufour, Kouta Kobayashi, Ronald Letourneau, Cameron Lynch, Autumn Putnam, Shevaun Reddy
Foster, RI: Brooke Knox
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Above: Winners Elizabeth, 4, and Charlie, Beauregard, 6, holding between them, the brown and brook trout that helped them win. Left: Oscar Steinbrick. Right, top: Lynzee Ritchie, 12, of Dayville and her pink boots. Right, bottom: Taylor Knupp, 12, with her winning trout.
Rotary Fishing Derby
PUTNAM — The fish might not have been biting but nearly 150 youngsters had a wonderful time in Rotary Park the Putnam Rotary Club’s annual Noe Poulin Fishing Derby April 21.
Some fish were pulled in, though. Llizabeth Beauregard, 4, won largest fish caught in the under 5 years old catagory with a 4.9 oz brown trout; Charles Beauregard, 6, won for the most fish caught and the largest for 6-9 year olds with a 6.7 oz and an 8.4 oz brook trouts; Taylor Knupp, 12, won largest fish for 10-12 year olds with a 7 oz. brook trout; Andre Bessette, 10, won for most unique fish with a crayfish.
Some 144 kids took part. Last year’s rainy fishing derby had only 70 participants. This year’s breakdown of attendees: 5 and younger = 42 children; 6-9 year olds = 47; 10-12 year olds = 37; 13-15 year olds = 18.