PUTNAM — The Putnam Middle School fourth-marking period honor roll includes:
Principal’s List
Grade 6: Mirabelle Bates, Haley Cutler, Camryn Gaucher, Molly McKeon, Janete Morente Uz, Ellie Morissette, Andrea Prochowski, Jillian Romagnano, Anthony Sonner
Grade 7: Emma Ciquera, Maggie McKeon, Lydia Taft, Jenna Tatro, Mariah Travisano
Grade 8: Jason Becker, Lauren Carita, Scott Davagian, Doria Daviau, Morgan Foucault, Sophia Glaude, Victor Krivosheev, Allison Lafortune, Sophia LeDuc, Brianna Long, Brenden Picard, Erica Rumsey, Benjamin Smith
First Honors
Grade 6: Coby Babbitt, Zoey Beaudreault, Autumn Bocash, Matthew Chzaszcz, Maxwell Dionne, Jordan Dolbey, Nathaniel Dolbey, Rachel Farnsworth, Jaden Garcia, Jillian Gray, Zoe Hetrick, Michael Ionkin, Faith Johnson, Hayley Kuhn, Emily Langlois, Christa Lord-Pinkston, Kayleigh Lyons, Ryan Metivier, Chloe Newton, Jordyn Poole, Joshua Porter, Hannah Smith, Jacob Tatro, Jennifer Tilley, Noah Tomkins, Caleb Wells
Grade 7: Kayla Anderson, Trinity Bailey, Morgan Blackmar, Montana Cook, Emily Cournoyer, Victoria Dias, Seyla Dodge, Jewelia England, Elizabeth Foss, Ezra George, Olivia Golbranson, Kira Horan, Kylye-Annmarie Kupiec, Andrew Kustov, Logan LeBlanc, Sierra Mainville, Katy Maryanov, Thomas Masso, Mya Meadows, Chelsea Minaya-Torres, Simon Morente Uz, Pari Patel, Miranda Pechie, Jeffrey Reed, Katia Ruelas-Santana, Megan Shippee, Madison Toutant, Aislin Tracey, Jane Vongvirath, Christian Yorz
Grade 8: Mitchel Barylski, Jaclyn Burdzel, Aidan Ciquera, Kira Clinkscale, Kerri Fulton, Dekoda Gray, Justin Haynes, Connor Holloman, Rachel Hultzman, Savannah Kruger, Colin LaCasse, Tyler LaCasse, Zachary Lavoie, Jasmin Montpelier, Alyson Morris, Ericka Olsen, Isabel Olsen, Mickenzie Olsen, Connor Pellitier, Stephanie Penrod, Christopher Plante, Daniel Porcic, Hannah Prestas, Keely Purdon, Nicole Steinbrick, Courtney Stott, Samantha Tilley
Second Honors
Grade 6: Joe Andujar, Samantha Barylski, Ariana Bianchi-Bisson, Tanner Clark, Malaki Fitzgerald, Reece Gardiner Sydney Grilo, Shayla Haggerty, Kyle Haynes, Carter LeBlanc, Daytona MacDonald, Steven Merritt, Jade Montpelier, Jasmine Neal, Charlotte Nichols, Jarah Phaiah, Violet Provencal, Hunter Roberts, Kobie Saddler, Justin St. Martin
Grade 7: Kobie Bates, Spencer Benoit, Lauren Blackmar, Mackenzie Blackwell, Paige Brennan, Julz Burdzel, Shelby Charbonneau, Jacob Clinkscale, Delaney Cross, Cole Davagian, Troy Davis, Lauren Deery, Michael DiColella, Dawnielle Dowd, Kayleigh Gauvin, Angelina Gould, Julia Loomis, Kayla MacDonald, Michael Mard, Tavia Orvos, Jenna Pontrelli, Sebastian Ramos, Kyle Riddick, Megan Sessums, Alexa Steinbrick, Alexander Strom, Hunter Touchette, Jacob Tremblay, Jillian Williams
Grade 8: Tara Auger, Hayden Belliveau, Gage Benoit, Hailey Bocash, Hailie Brytowski, Ashley Burke, Brandon Cacciapuoti, Kaylee Fowler, Jaidyn Gillette, Natalie Ionkin, Chandon Lamoureux, Nathan Sarachick, Isiah Sarsfield, Louis Thorstenson, Kayla Vanasse.
Citizens National
Bank honored
PUTNAM — The Citizens National Bank has been selected for the 2013 Connecticut Excellence Award amongst all its peers and competitors by the US Trade & Commerce Institute (USTCRI).
Each year the USTCRI conducts business surveys and industry research to identify companies that have achieved demonstrable success in their local business environment and industry category. They are recognized as having enhanced the commitment and contribution of small businesses through service to their customers and community. Small businesses of this caliber enhance the consumer driven stature that Connecticut is renowned for. The Citizens National Bank has consistently demonstrated a high regard for upholding business ethics and company values. This recognition by USTCRI marks a significant achievement as an emerging leader within various competitors and is setting benchmarks that the industry should follow. As part of the industry research and business surveys, various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the selected companies in each category. This research is part of an exhaustive process that encapsulates a year-long immersion in the business climate of Connecticut.
Wed. July 2
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The Knights of Columbus Cargill Council 64 fifth annual golf tournament will take place at Connecticut National Golf Course. For information call 860-428-0058.
Fun Run
W. THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Run has started and will run through Sept. 17 on Wednesdays starting at the West Thompson Dam entrance on Ravenelle Road. Starts at 6:15 p.m. Distance is 3.1 and 1.44 miles. Fun Run or walk is free and open to all. For info: mayer.robert @sbcglobal.net.
Fri. July 4
Happy Birthday, USA!
Jamboree
E. WOODSTOCK --- The 58th annual Jamboree will be held July 4 at the East Woodstock Common from 11 a.m to 5 p.m. Attic Treasures, Books, & Silent Auction will open at 9. Registration for Pinewood Derby from 10 a.m .to noon for Horseshoe Tournament at 11. Live entertainment and food. Bring your lawn chair. www.ewcchurch.org.
History Walk
POMFRET --- Mashamoquet Brook State Park will present an interpretive guide and history walk "Hike to Revolutionary War Hero's Grave," from 1 to 2 p.m. July 4 and July 5. Meet at Wolf Den Campground Parking Lot. Preregistration requested. 860-928-6121..
Sat. July 5
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Air and Water, Space and Time," a drawings exhibit by George Jacobi, through Aug. 15 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Opening Reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. July 13. Portion of the sales benefits the center. 928-4948.
Sun. July 6
Fireworks
PUTNAM --- The town's annual Fourth of July Fireworks Display will be held at 9:15 p.m. at Rotary Park. Rain date is July 12. The Little Big Band will play at 4:30 p.m. and The Wade Elliot Band will play at 7:15. Refreshments available. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Tues. July 8
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44 will present TEEG Learn and Lunch from noon to 2 p.m. July 8 with a presentation on “Tablets, Smartphones and iPhones”. At 12:30 p.m. July 9 the movie “Twelve Years a Slave” will be shown. Surrounding town seniors welcome.
Wed. July 9
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Evening Bird Walk" at 6 p.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948
Thurs. July 10
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Bugs With Ben" from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free for members and $5 for nonmembers. 928-4948
Fri. July 11
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The VFW Post 1523 in Putnam will present Mind Master Bruce James, comedian/hypnotist, at 9 p.m. at the post. A chicken bbq dinner is at 7:30. $25 per person. 860-336-1982.
Sat. July 12
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Whip-poor-will Walk" at 8:45 p.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Preregister. 928-4948
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Wildlife Tracing Program" from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $50 for members and $60 for nonmembers. Register: 928-4948
Sun. July 13
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Second Sunday Walk" at 2 p.m. at the Trail Wood at the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary on Kenyon Road. 928-4948
Mon. July 14
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The 2014 Day Kimball Hospital Golf Classic will be held at Connecticut National Golf Club and Quinnatisset Country Club. 928-7141.
Tues. July 15
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The following will be held at the Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44. Noon, July 15, TEEG Learn and Lunch followed by presentation by the CT Audubon Society; 2:30 July 15, Bingo; : At the Pomfret Senior Center, Rte. 44 Pomfret Center; 1:30 p.m. July 16, Trivia. All surrounding town seniors welcome.
Thur. July 17
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Trail Wood Bird Walk" at 8 a.m. at the Trail Wood at the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary on Kenyon Road. $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948
Fri. July 18
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- An Invitation to Artique fund-raiser will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Artique in downtown Putnam. Sponsored by Pace for a Purpose, it's a fund-raiser for DKH Deary Memorial Cancer Fund. 933-2221.
Concert, Frog Jump
EASTFORD --- The Congregational Church of Eastford on Church Road will present its annual summer band concert with the East Woodstock cornet Band at 6 p.m. Registration for the frog jumping is at 5:30 and events begin at 6. If you don’t have a frog, loaners will be available. Everything is free. All welcome.
Pomfret Recycle
POMFRET --- The Town of Pomfret's bulky waste, scrap metal, paper recycling and tires recycling will be held at 9 a.m. at the Pomfret Murdock Property on Rt. 101. Pomfret residents only.
Sat. July 19
al Fresco
PUTNAM --- Real Diamond al Fresco will be presented at 7 p.m. in Rotary Park. River Fire begins at intermission and goes until 10. Free. Rain date is July 20. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
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