A Gaggle of Buoys

Now you know how to get to the boat ramp at Roseland Park in Woodstock. Linda Lemmon photo.

 

 

WOODSTOCK — According to The Woodstock Academy boys’ soccer coach, Paul Rearden, the team will be looking to improve over last year.

Rearden said: “We will be looking to improve on last year. Although we lost 11 seniors from last season I feel we are deeper this season. We have some great young talent who are biting at the bit to prove themselves by going further in the tournaments at the end of the season. “

This is Rearden’s second year coaching with Woodstock. He’s been coaching soccer for more than 30 years.

Top returnees include:

Connor Huda GK 

Cole Hackett Def 

Ethan Holcomb Mid - Capt 

Jack Gelhaus Mid - Capt 

Tristan Anderson Def 

Elias Child Mid 

Ian Sohan Def 

William Grennan Mid 

William Hammill Mid 

Ethan Werstler Mid 

William Schad Fwd 

Top newcomers (please list name and position): 

Jacopo Ambrosetti Fwd 

Chase Anderson Def 

Taerang Bae Fwd 

Nick Smith Def 

John Rogers Mid 

Jack Lotter GK 

Douglas Newton Mid 

Sean Rearden Mid  

Lucas Couture Def 

Aaron Johnson Fwd 

 

 

Honored

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The following local residents made the Dean’s List for the 2017 spring semester at Rochester Institute of Technology: Azhur Viano of Woodstock, studying computer science; Nicholas O’Brien of Pomfret Center, studying computing security; Hannah Budd of Eastford, studying diagnostic medical sonography; Rachel Tassoni of Chepachet, who is studying diagnostic medical sonography.

 

Graduates

SALT LAKE CITY — Four local students received their degree from Western Governors University July 15, 2017: 

 Karen Barrett of Canterbury, master’s in nursing leadership and management (RN to MSN); Melanie Hertzfeld of Dayville, bachelor’s in nursing; Kim Durand of N. Grosvenordale, master’s in nursing leadership and management (RN to MSN); Kyla Tucker of Putnam, bachelor’s in nursing.

 

 

Taking part

WILLIMANTIC — Jolene Potter, ’18, is one of two Eastern Connecticut State University students participating in an Undergraduate Research/Creative Activity Fellowship this summer. During the fellowship, she is preparing her research study, “Awareness and Understanding of Rape Culture among College Students,” for publication. Potter, a Dayville native who majors in psychology, began her research in fall 2016 and hopes to submit a 9,000-word manuscript to an undergraduate research journal at the conclusion of the summer fellowship.

 

Graduates

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Two local students were among the graduates at the Rochester Institute of Technology’s 132nd commencement celebration in May 2017: Hannah Budd of Eastford, bachelor’s in diagnostic medical sonography; David Stern of Woodstock, bachelor’s in applied networking and systems administration.

 

Honored

RIPON, Wisc. — Daniel Knox of Putnam was named to the spring 2017 Dean’s List at Ripon College.

 

On dean’s list

DUDLEY —  The following local students were named to the spring dean’s list at Nichols College:

Michael Adams of Thompson, Hunter Angelo of Thompson, Christopher Appleton of Danielson, Kaitlyn Baron of Woodstock, Nicole Boyle of Woodstock, Amandalyn Brunelle of N. Grosvenordale, Gretchen Carlson of Pascoag, Stephen Chlapowski of Thompson, David Dalpe of Thompson, Nicholas Dimopoulos of N. Grosvenordale, John Fox of Woodstock, Alexis Gevry of Dayville, Alexander Hebert of Thompson, Casey LeBlanc of Woodstock, Rebecca Messier of Woodstock, Deon Poth of Woodstock, Jacob Roy of N. Grosvenordale, Joseph Santese of Danielson, Milica Sari of Danielson, Nicole Tetreault of Thompson, Kyle Verrette of Danielson.

 

Graduate

DUDLEY — Local students who graduated May 6, 2017, from  Nichols College: Michael Adams of Thompson, Christopher Appleton of Danielson, Brieanna Baron of Woodstock.

Nicole Boyle of Woodstock.

Stephen Chlapowski of Thompson.

Thomas DiColella of Putnam.

Casey LeBlanc of Woodstock.

Lynn Looby of Woodstock.

Mary Pothier of Dayville.

Jacob Roy of N. Grosvenordale.

 

Honored

WORCESTER — Several local students were named to the Becker College spring dean’s list:

Audra Arel of Danielson, Casey Guli of Pomfret Center, Lauren Kelley of Woodstock,Alexandra Lamontagne of N. Grosvenordale, Cody Lavallee of Pascoag, Alisha Marcotte of Pascoag, Kayla Mineau of Dayville, Emilyann Rudzinski of N. Grosvenordale, Shanna Steen of N. Grosvenordale.

 

 

PUTNAM — Following a successful golf tournament in its initial attempt in 2016, the Mayotte-Viens American Legion Post #13 of Putnam is preparing for its second golf tournament, according to Post Commander Ronald P. Coderre.  The committee is looking to raise $10,000 following the initial tournament that netted $8000.

The tournament is scheduled for Sept. 24 at Connecticut National Golf Club.  Tee time is scheduled for 1 p.m. with participants being treated to the usual amenities and more.  The day includes hot dogs from noon to 1 p.m. followed by 18 holes of golf with cart. Following play all golfers and volunteers will be treated to a sit-down awards dinner and drawing.

The cost of play is $125 per golfer or $500 per foursome.  Major sponsorships are available at $1,000 and tee sponsorships are $100.  According to Coderre, the Post has acquired Major sponsorships from Gerardi Insurance, G-7 Catering and RPC Associates.

“We realize that there are many golf tournaments in our area.  We feel that our tournament has special significance as it’s run entirely by veterans who have served their country during war time,” said Coderre. 

The winning foursome will be presented the Commander’s Cup, which remains with the winners for one year.  The 2016 championship foursome, David Coderre, George Tsanjoures, Rick Dion and Tom Chenail are back and ready to defend their title. 

Since a major reorganization over the past decade, Post #13 has become an important part of the greater Putnam community.  The Post is an active member of the Putnam Business Association.  The group has also established two annual scholarships, one to a graduating student at Putnam High School and the other to a veteran at Quinebaug Valley Community College.  This year’s recipients were Jozzlynn Lewis of Putnam and QVCC veteran Zulma Montalvo.

The Post is also active in the Putnam schools, providing a five-week Americanism program in the Putnam Middle School.  In September Post veterans will participate in a reading program at the Putnam Elementary School.  The Color Guard is also active in the town’s patriotic observances, including the Memorial Day and Holiday Dazzle Light parades, Wreaths Across America, the Beirut remembrance, Flag Day, Veterans Day and the annual VJ Day Parade in Moosup.

Additionally the members were the prime movers in the flag display on the WWI Veterans Memorial Bridge on Pomfret Street and are preparing to unveil a banner project in September, honoring WWII and Korean war veterans.  The Post is also the primary sponsor of the TriTown American Legion Baseball Program.

“Our members are proud of the role they play in the community.  The golf tournament has become one of our most important fundraisers in assuring that we’ll be able to maintain the high level of community activities that have become a part of our community support,” said Coderre.

Anyone interested in participating or supporting the tournament is urged to call 860.928.6772, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or contact any member of the Post.

Members of the organizing committee included Post Adjutant Roger Franklin, Finance Officer Eric Quinn, Sr. Vice Commander Alan Joslin, Jr. Vice Commander Brian Maynard, Sgt.-at-Arms Victor Kratz, Chas MacKenzie, Past Commander Rick Carnahan, Historian Charlie Leach, Michael Vassar, and Sons of American Legion Sr. Vice Commander Earl Rosebrooks.  Post spouses Dee Carnahan, Jo-Anne Joslin and Donna Coderre are also committee members.