By Ron P. Coderre
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and successful 2014.  May all your dreams become a reality but be careful what you wish for.
Greetings to Andy Morrison, Emily Groves, Sue and Marc Desrosiers, Linda and Mike Lamoureux, Nancy and John McGowan, Jade Flynn, Crystal DiZazzo, Glenn and Brenda Senecal, Scott and Annie Derosier, Chad and Nicky Neal, Joe Asermelly, Gregg Smith, David Austin, Andrew Vitale, Lauren Moore, Mike, Sharon and Megan Gaudreau, Jimi Gothreau, Martin and D’elia Fey, James Martin, Brian and Barry Jessurun, Dave and Christina Anderson, Sue and Brian Andersen, Joe and Jane Hanrahan, Eric and Anne Marie Gustavson, Lysa Molnar, Charlie Baron and Dickie and Bev Androlevoicz.
Alan and Carolyn Granburg, Kenny LaFleur, Mike and Michelle Vassar, Dave Landry, Erin Crosby, Chelsea Leverette, Erin Szela, Louise Law, Bill Chase, Scott and Drenie Chace, Jim and Deb St. Jean, Jennifer and Aaron Beckett, Alan and KG Guertin, Tracy Lombardi, Melissa Dakai, Dan Yargeau, Mike, Jo Ann and Jason Coderre, Saeng Phongsa, Tom and Trish Espinosa, Dan Gomes, Josh Scraba, Ryan Rumrill, Eric and Rachelle Mauer, Betty Hale, David Patenaude, Tom and Kaitlin Borner, Charlie Puffer, Chuck and Joy Bentley, Jim and Deb Dandeneau, Jim and Jenn West, Teddy Babcock, Mike and Joy Pizzetti and Gary and Karen Osbrey.  
Here are some more – Jeff and Jess Rawson, Romeo and Joy Blackmar, Ann Monteiro, Paul Toussaint, Linda Lemmon, Bob Gomes, Richard Naumann, Lara Luppi, Brad and Amy Favreau, Dick and Marianne Loomis, Brad and Dominique Rabitor, Bob and Fran Jacques, Ed and Caroline Perron, Tony and Carolyn Falzarano, Dan and Judy Rovero, Don and Maria Williams, John and Lauren Dignam, Rene and Lynne Morin, Kevin and Alison Morin, Paul Kelly, Dennis and Kathy Kelly, Dennis Snelling, Paul Carpenter, Tony Pasiokas, Mike and Heather Madden, Justin Lussier, Rick and Kathy Hayes, Lee and Annette Konicki, Bob and Nancy Beaudry, Kathy and Bill Zamagni and Willie Z.
The names go on, Pete and Dot Trama, Barney and Sara Seney, Don and Pat Steinbrick, Owen Tarr, Dan and Delpha Very, Linda Colangelo, David Panteleakos, Charley and Paula Panteleakos, Sam and Cathy Markley, Kevin Cole, Fr. David Choquette, Sr. Norma Bourdon and all the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, Fr. Richard Archambault, Marc and Mary Archambault, Emrullah and Saliya Durmaz, Pete and Audrey Place, Rick and Mary Place, Dan Goyette, Tim Campbell, Dave Pomes, Dave Coderre, Donna Coderre, Laura Crosetti, Danielle Hewitt, Bob and Donna Guillot, Sean and Holly Sullivan, Ellen Knight, Charlie and Nancy Zamagni, Moe and Pam Coderre and Alan and Joann Joslin.
There are others, John Wilbur, Paul Coutu, Kerensa Konesni, Bill Konesni, Dave and Mary Vitale, Peter Vitale, Colt Foley, Dave and Rita Conrad, John and Darlene Miller, Matt Smith, Chico and Pat Panu, Charlie Panu, Al and Marian Smat, John and Kathy Casey, Paul and Joy Nelson, Shawn Deary, Mandy Hogan, Willie and Fran Bousquet, Jeff and Kalin Bousquet, Kate Bousquet, Joe and Sylvia Bousquet, Peter Lange, Tom and Amy Archambault, Denise Archambault, Laurence and Jane Hale, Jim and Nancy Weiss, Deidre Childs, Heather O’Rourke, Murray Buttner, Biren Chokshi, David Lachance, Bob and Pauline Lachance, Ron Klare, Pam Watts, Monique and Bruce Wolanin, Carmen Cid, Pam and George Brown, Kevin and Marge Johnston, Steve and Marjolane Townsend, Shawn and Rachel Johnston, Kathleen Murphy, Eric Sarette, Jim and Linda Phaiah, Stan Sheldon, Mark and Sue Johnston, Joan Scraba, Mary Beaulac, Gerry Tetreault, Roland and Gloria Tetreault, “Smitty” and Jan Smith, Rollie and Alma Johnson, Michael Castagna and Sandi Reimann.
Can you believe it? Jim and Donna Bartolomei, Lauren Briere, Mr. Ed Briere, Diane Bates, Dee and Rick Carnahan, Paul Aldrich, Roger Franklin, Charlie and Deb Leach, Charlie Franklin, Eric and Julie Quinn, Tom and Bunny Myer, Matt and Julie Desaulnier, Ed and Mary Lou Desaulnier, Joe and Kerri Beaudreault, Jay Long, Charlie Lee, Betti Sheldon, Jim and Pat Calhoun, John Modica, Marc and Kate Cerrone, Gerry and Helen Ferguson, Laurie Wightman, Priscilla Dowd, Bryan and Kaitlin Hitchcock, Dave and Deb Hitchcock, Pam Childs, Jim Guillot, Larry and Louise Guillot, Ted and Lorraine Bazinet, Peter and Betty Aucoin, Jim Crabtree, Peter and Melissa Bonin, Gerry and Sandy Vaillant, Bob Desrosiers, James and Sheila Frost, Carly Martin, Bob and Lysa Andrews, Kim and Dave Brontzman, Dick Salvas, Bill and Joy Kelleher, Rico Petrocelli, Roger and Colleen Lafrancois, Chris and Jody Coderre, Heather Neal, Charlie and Missy Boivin and Tony Giambattista.
Some more – Christian and Rachel Sarantopoulos, Paul and Mary Pikora, Keith Aubin, Gerry Cotnoir, Peter and Chris Benoit, Doug and Charlene Cutler, Marc and Robin Coderre, Jackie LaFreniere, Bob and Barbara Gosselin, Ed and Kathy Hamill, John and Dottie McCormac, Cliff and Claire Aubin, Phil and Claire Durand, Paul, Drew and Carla Faucher, CherylAnn and Mike Carignan, Gunnar Andersen, John and Pam Foucault, Dan and Wendy Durand, Crista and Steve Durand, Joe and Sue Lindley, Stan and Barb Lesniewski, Ev and Pat Shepard, Dick and Jeannette Turcotte, Walter and Terry Larochelle, Bruce and Kerri Dexter, Dick Bianchi, Bob and Deb Darigan, Millie Greenhalgh, George and Denise Tsanjoures, Jay and Susan Byrnes, Doug Valentine, Bob Halloran, Sharon and Todd Seabold, Jim and Alma Morey, Ron and Wendy Desrochers, David Smutnick and Sarah Hamby.                
A few more…Bob and Sue Schaevitz, Charlie and Greg Kozey, Guy Lapointe, Dan Ulm, Mike and Nan Viens, Skip and Mary Popiak, Liz Zachow, Lynn and Dave Bourque, Chuck Mahoney, Roger Daigle, Norm Beaupre, Jim Mahoney, Steve Balick, Mickey Roy, Bob Garceau, Donna Duffy, Witt Larkin, Brandon Kress, Willie Davis, Mark Lowell, Lori and David Foisy, Michael “Artie’ Artiaco, Deidre Foisy, Lindsay Lussier, Andrew Zamagni, Peter and Sharon Cooper, Scott Tetreault, Jo and Joanne Vocci, Rick Ives, Eric and Laura Andersen, Bob and Adrienne Fournier and Bill Juzwic, Deb Spinelli, Bill and Todd Poirier, Chris Mayhew, Russ and Nancy Mayhew, Al Cormier, Rick Konieczny, Ryan Walsh and Bob Rovatti.
Just a few more – Steve and Leia Faucher, Jeff Howe, John Day, Jane Doyle, Nate Trythall, Don and Betty Church, Ken and Mary Lussier, Lisa Cassetari, Charlie and Jamie Pious, Snook Gardner, Nelson Larose, Scott and Jessica Jellison, Diane Harmon, Meg Popiak, Tom and Jan Auclair, Rich Preble, Ray Navarro, Walt Crabtree, Dale Smith, Bob and Estelle Girard, Meg Popiak and Shawn Tessier.
Happy New Year 2014 to everyone!

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, 2012 are DUE AND PAYABLE January 1, 2014.  The last day to pay without penalty is February 3, 2014.  Interest will be charged at 18 percent annually (1.5. percent per month) on all delinquent payments postmarked February 4, 2014 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 more 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 20, 2014.

Pamela S. Lewerenz,
CCMC
Tax Collector

Dec. 26, 2013
Jan. 3, 2014
Jan. 30, 2014

Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
WPCA
Water/Sewer
Collections
The January 2014 billing of water and / or sewer collections for the Town of Putnam WPCA is due and payable on January 1, 2014 through February 3, 2014.
Payments made after February 3, 2014, will be subject to an Interest charge of 3 percent (1.5 percent per month) or $2.00 minimum whichever is higher, according to Connecticut State Statute Sec 12-146.
   Mail must be postmarked no later than February 3, 2014 to avoid interest charges.
       OFFICE HOURS:
       Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
    Closed January  0, 2014

Dec. 26, 2013
Jan. 3, 2014
Jan. 30, 2014

Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
Putnam Special
Services
 COLLECTOR
OF REVENUE
(860) 963-6806
The second installment of taxes, due to the Town of Putnam and Special Service District on the Grand List of October 1, 2012,2 is due and payable on January 1, 2014, through February 3, 2014.
Payments made after February 3, 2014, will be subject to an interest charge of 3% (1½% per month) or $2.00 minimum per Town and $2.00 minimum per Special Service District (where applicable), whichever is higher, according to Connecticut State Statute, SEC. 12-146.
 Mail must be postmarked no later than  February 3, 2014 to avoid interest charges. Current bills may be paid online at www.putnamct.us
Supplemental Motor Vehicle bills will be due in full during January. Supplemental Motor Vehicle bills are for vehicles registered between October 2, 2012 and July 31, 2013.
If anyone is having financial problems, please contact our office anytime.  We will be glad to work with you on a payment arrangement.
Have a happy and healthy holiday season.
Office hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Monday through Friday
The Town Hall will be closed  
 January 20th
For your convenience, the Tax Office is always open during the lunch hour

Dec. 26, 2013
Jan. 2, 2014
Jan. 30, 2014

Legal Notice
Notice of
Democratic Caucus
To enrolled members of the Democratic Party of the town of Putnam, Connecticut. pursuant to the Rules of the Democratic Party and State elections laws, you ate hereby notified that a caucus will be held on: January 9, 2014, at 7 p.m. at 126 Church Street, Town Hall, Putnam, CT 06260 to endorse candidates for Democratic Town Committee and to transact other business as may be proper to come before said caucus.
Dated at Putnam, Connecticut, on the third day of January, 2014.
Democratic Town Committee of Putnam

Cynthia Dunne,
Chairperson.

Jan. 2, 2014

Legal Notice
Invitation to Bid
The Town of Putnam Economic and Community Development Office is seeking bids for the Design, Fabrication, Construction, Painting and Installation of “StoryWalktm” permanent kiosk stands. The purpose of the StoryWalk stands are for story books, informational materials, etc. to be displayed for pedestrians/ bicyclists to read while navigating the Putnam River Trail.
A total of 20 units are to be installed on the Putnam River Trail from the Riverview Marketplace, 18 Kennedy Drive to the intersection of CT Rt. 44 and Kennedy Drive. Construction materials will include 48” Schedule 40 post, table surface to be 15” high x 23” wide ribbed 1/8” steel plate. Each stand is to have removable Lexantm shield for protection.
Bids will be accepted by 4:00 p.m. on January 10, 2014, at which time they will publicly opened and read. Bids to be submitted to the Office of Economic and Community Development, 126 Church St., Putnam CT 06260, Attn. Delpha M. Very, Director.
The Town of Putnam reserves the right to waive any informality with any bid, and the right to enter into negotiation with the low bidder to modify the specifications if it is in the best interest of the Town.
Delpha M. Very,
Director
Economic and
Community
Development
Town of Putnam

DATED 12/30/13

Jan. 2, 2014

By Ron P. Coderre
The local high schools finally got their moment in the spotlight as the region’s prep schools broke from their packed schedules to enjoy the holiday break.  The Clipper Classic, now in its 13th season as the regional showcase holiday tournament, featured some contests that normally wouldn’t be found on the regular season schedule since the dissolution of the Quinebaug Valley Conference.
The opportunity to compete in front of enthusiastic crowds with some local pride at stake heightened the intensity of the contests.  And the players didn’t disappoint the faithful in attendance.  The mix of teams from the Eastern Connecticut Conference and the Constitution State Conference was a formula for competitive action to prove that the CSC could compete with the bigger ECC.
ECC Dominates as Redmen Crowned Champs
Killingly High School under the direction of second-year head coach Jim Crabtree raised its season record to 3-1 as the Redmen ran past Putnam in the title game of the Clipper Classic.  In the first round Crabtree’s charges squeaked by the Tourtellotte Tigers and Crabtree’s former coach Tony Falzarano in what proved to be the highlight game of the four-game set.
Killingly made it known early that it wanted the Classic title, jumping out over host Putnam 22-3 in the first quarter and coasting to a 66-49 victory and the crown.  Nick Hewitt, the tournament Most Valuable Player, was the big gun for the winners with 22 points.  He was joined in double figures by Jim Sartelli (17 points) and Austin Taylor with 13 markers.
In the opening game of the tourney, it was Killingly vs. Tourtellotte and Crabtree vs. Falzarano with the student besting the mentor 47-45.  The Redmen appeared poised for an easy victory as they led 30-17 at intermission.  Tourtellotte spurred on by the play of its only double-digit scorer Kaevon Safford, who had 20 points, came out for the second half on fire.  
The Tigers poured in 21 third period points while holding Killingly to only six points.  Despite having the Redmen on the ropes the Tigers were unable to deliver the clinching blow, losing by two points.  Killingly was led by the trio of Hewitt (12), Taylor (11) and Sartelli (10).
Close games were the trademark for Killingly during the week as they opened play with a 51-49 loss to a stubborn Griswold team.  The rugged Hewitt was the lone Killingly performer in double figures with 19.
In addition to its loss to Killingly, Putnam split its other two contests.  The Clippers captured a first round win in the Classic by beating CSC rival Ellis Tech 63-51 behind Steve Dakai’s 16-point offensive effort.  Jacob Guertin with 11 points and Matthew Harmon with 13 were also in double figures for the 1-4 Clippers.  Earlier in the week Putnam was crushed by Plainfield 65-25.
Tourtellotte leveled its record at 2-2 with a waltz over Ellis Tech 84-26 as Falzarano picked up career coaching victory No. 599.  Safford (17 points) and Shawn Houle with 16 markers were the top Tiger scorers.  In its only other game, Tourtellotte picked up a nifty 69-50 victory over Coventry as Safford had a career-high 38 points in leading the way to the win.  Mike Jezierski chipped in 14 points.
Centaurs Capture Valley Regional Holiday Battle
Reigning CIAC Class L champion Woodstock Academy ventured its way to Deep River for the Valley Region Holiday Battle and came home with some more hardware for the trophy case.  The Centaurs, after escaping with a 56-52 overtime win against Waterford in the opener, won the title over host Valley Regional 72-58.
Will Bourgeois, who missed last season following knee surgery, appears to be rounding into shape as he had 30 points in the title game to lead Woodstock.  Chris Lowry 18 points and 10 assists and Adam Converse 15 points and 10 rebounds were instrumental in the win.
In the opener of The Battle, Woodstock persevered over ECC foe Waterford but it took an additional five minutes to decide the final outcome.  Tied at 49 in regulation, the Acads outscored the Lancers in overtime to secure the win.  Three players were in double figures for coach Gregg Smith’s charges, led by Lowry with 20, followed by Converse with 15 and Trent Peters with 10.
In its first game of the week Woodstock ventured to Suffield where it came away with a hard fought 44-39 win.  Lowry (16) and Converse (11) proved to be the difference in the victory.  The three-win week raised Woodstock’s record to 4-1.
Plainfield dropped to 2-2 on the year with a 62-48 loss at the hands of Westbrook.  Ryan Pambuku was outstanding in the loss tickling the twine for 23 points.  Will Robinson added 11 for the Panthers.
Hoop Shorts: Killingly’s Hewitt was named Clipper Classic MVP.  He was joined on the all-tourney team by teammates Sartelli and Taylor, Tylor Genest (Putnam), and Houle and Safford (Tourtellotte)…In Deep River, the Woodstock Academy trio of Bourgeois, Lowry and Converse were name to The Battle all-tourney team…Converse, who saw little action last season for Woodstock is the brother of Ian Converse, who is now a member of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute Engineers…Tourtellotte’s Safford, who can be a scoring machine, may get some college looks if he does as well in the classroom as he does on the court…Griswold, which beat Killingly to start the week is in Orlando, Florida playing in a tournament at Disney…Tourtellotte’s coach Falzarano needs one victory to reach 600 career coaching victories combined at Putnam and Tourtellotte.