N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Class of 1963 of St. Joseph High School will be hosting a School Reunion Oct. 20 and is looking for schoolmates.
The reunion will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Rt. 12.
The reunion will recognize the 50th graduation anniversary and bring together as many former students and graduates of the school for an afternoon of sharing memories and stories of its history. Guests and partners welcome, of course.
If you choose you can also attend the 11 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph Church in North Grosvenordale.
The doors open at noon at the Knights hall and a buffet luncheon is served at 1 p.m. Cash bar.
If you attended, even if you did not graduate, St. Joseph High School between 1944 and 1968 and are interested in attending, contact Yvette (Beaulac) Brisette at 860-792-1009 (or write to PO Box 145, Grosvenordale, CT 06246)
Or contact Lucille Langlois at 508-789-9874 (PO Box 47, Quinebaug, CT 06262).
Please help by contacting members of your class to pass on the above information.
The cost is $$30 per person. No walk-ins.
Reservations close Oct. 1.
STORRS — The UConn Extension System is now accepting applications for the Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program for 2014. The objective of the program is to provide horticultural training to individuals who want to share knowledge with the public through community volunteerism, and wish to expand their gardening interests.
Classes will be held in Torrington, Vernon, Norwich, New Haven and Stamford. For more information or an application, call your local County Extension Center or visit the Home and Garden Education Center website: http://www.ladybug.uconn.edu/
The program is broad-based, intensive and consists of 14 class sessions (one full day per week) beginning Jan. 3, 2014. The Master Gardener program includes over 100 hours of classroom training and 60 hours of volunteer service. Individuals successfully completing the program will receive UConn Cooperative Extension Master Gardener certification. The charge for the program is $415. Partial scholarships may be available, based on demonstrated financial need.
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Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
Planning Commission
The Town of Putnam Planning Commission will hold a meeting on September 23, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall located at 126 Church Street, Putnam, CT. A public hearing will be held on the following:
Application #2013-03: Town of Putnam — Request for a 4-lot subdivision consisting of 61 +/- acres for property located off Kennedy Drive. Town Assessor’s Map 37, Lot 44. Zoned Technology Park Overlay District.
Gerard Cotnoir,
Chairman
Sept. 11, 2013
Sept. 18, 2013
Legal Notice
Town of Pomfret
Planning and
Zoning Commission
The Pomfret Planning & Zoning Commission will hold the following Public Hearing on Monday, September 23, 2013 starting at 7:00 PM at the Pomfret Senior Center, 207 Mashamoquet Road, Pomfret Center, Connecticut:
1. An application by Atty. Ernest Cotnoir for Woodstock Academy, text amendment to include student housing in Sections 5 and 12 of the regulations
Town of Pomfret
Planning &
Zoning Commission
Dated this 4th day
of September 2013
Lynn L. Krajewski,
Clerk
Sept. 11, 2013
Sept. 18, 2013
Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
Zoning Board
of Appeals
The Town of Putnam Zoning Board of Appeals held a Special Meeting on September 10, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall located at 126 Church Street, Putnam, CT. The following was APPROVED:
Appeal # 2013-004: Town of Putnam — Request for a variance to Section 1111 Minimum Off Street Parking Requirements to reduce the requirement of 10’ X 20’ to 9’ X 18’. Property located at the Farmer’s Market Pavilion, 18 Kennedy Drive. Town Assessor’s Map 037, Lot 007. Zoned Park.
Joseph Nash,
Chairman
Sept. 18, 2013
By Ron P. Coderre
This week’s RPC Sporty shout out is sent along to the affable Richard Blake, a former Putnam High School Clipper standout athlete. Blake, one of the most reliable teammates ever in PHS athletic history, went on to distinguish himself as an officer in the Connecticut State Police. Now retired, Blake enjoys spending time with friends and family. He celebrates another candle on the birthday cake today.
On Monday, September 9 the community of Putnam lost a good friend with the passing of Stanley Ozog. He died following a most courageous battle with cancer.
Among Ozog’s numerous accomplishments in life were his leadership abilities, most notably the two years he spent in office from 1982 through 1984 as Putnam’s last mayor of the city just prior to the establishment of the town form of government and the Special Services District. He also distinguished himself as the Exalted Ruler of the Putnam Lodge of Elks, chairman of the St. Mary’s Circle of Fun and chairman of the John Dempsey Center State of Connecticut Advisory Council.
A graduate of Assumption College, undergraduate 1972 and graduate school 1976, Ozog was proud of his 6th year degree in Professional Education from the University of Connecticut. He distinguished himself in education, which spanned a 27 year career as a teacher and crisis counselor in the Brooklyn School system. A proud American, Ozog served 20 years in the Connecticut National Guard, honorably discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant.
His community service included work as a supernumerary Putnam police officer, member of the Board of Finance, Police Commissioner, and member of the Knights of Columbus and Sons of the American Legion.
A little known fact about Ozog was his athletic background, which included playing in the Putnam and Killingly Little League and his exploits on the golf course. His golf interest was passed on to his son Michael, who later served as a golf pro in Vermont for a number of years. He is lovingly remembered as a staunch New York Yankee and Dallas Cowboy fan, who was always ready to rub in the good fortune of his teams on his friends who rooted for the Red Sox, Patriots or other teams.
To some he had a hard side, however beneath Ozog’s frank demeanor was a person with a heart of gold. He was always available whenever charitable endeavors were concerned or when there were people in need. It’s a side of him that probably will be better understood in death than it was in life.
He leaves his wife Barbara and his children Michael and Anne Marie as well as five grand children to carry on his legacy. Rest-In-Peace, Stanley Ozog.
A New Athlete
Enters The World…
On Tuesday, September 3 the community of Putnam and the Mauer family welcomed its latest addition Jack Charles Mauer who came into the world weighing 7 pounds, 10 ounces and measuring 20 inches. The proud parents are Eric and Rachelle (LeBlanc) Mauer. Jack’s grandparents are Gordie and Jeanine Mauer and Kathy and Doug Taylor.
If Jack inherits his dad’s genes he’ll be “ready to play three sports for the Assumption College Greyhounds in about 18 years,” according to his dad Eric. Jack’s dad was a football, basketball and baseball standout athlete at Putnam High School. He went on to distinguish himself as a football receiver at Assumption College, where he established and still holds some of the school’s pass catching records.
Running Toward A Teaching/Coaching Career…
A former Marianapolis cross country runner, Liam Adams is now a member of the Gordon College X-country team. Adams, who graduated with honors from MPS in June of 2013, is majoring in history and education at Gordon. His career goal is to become a history teacher and to coach on the secondary level.
In a recent meet with his Gordon College team, Adams posted a personal best time. According to reports he ran a 5K in under 19 minutes. Adams, who also plans on running indoor and outdoor track in college is the son of Atty. Steve Adams, his mother is Annie (Hoar) Adams.
Sunday Afternoon Social…
The Putnam High School Alumni Athletic Association (PHSAAA) fresh off a successful Trivia Nite fund-raiser, is hosting another interesting event on Sunday, September 22 at the Knights of Columbus home on Providence Street in Putnam. The afternoon will feature enjoying the 1 p.m. televised football contests between the New England Patriots and the Tampa Bay Bucs and the New York Giants versus the Carolina Panthers.
Your donation of $25 gets you admission to the doubleheader, all you can eat football food and your choice of two quality cigars or two beers. The event with outdoor seating and viewing is limited to the first 75 people and organizers David Vitale and Willie Bousquet caution that all tickets must be pre-paid. There are no sales at the door! For tickets contact Vitale at 860 428-4768 or
Family Golf And Fun…
On Saturday, September 7 the Coderre clan and extended family and friends, 51 people in all to be exact, gathered for golf, food, libations and fun. Seven threesomes teed off at Harrisville Golf Course for bragging rights until next year. The winning threesome was composed of Chris Coderre, Mike “The Mailman” Coderre and Jacki Zommers, posting a two under par 34 for the nine-hole tourney. The “Wait Til Next Year” Award went to the group of Marc and Jason Coderre and Steve Pomroy.
From The Annals of Putnam Sports History…
September 1893: A total of 77 pupils entered Putnam High School. Putnam’s football team defeated Southbridge 16-6; they also defeated Woodstock Academy, Nichols Academy, a team from Pomfret and on Thanksgiving Day, they defeated Willimantic 6-0. (Information contributed by Willie Zamagni)
RPC’s Closing Thought For The Day: When you get to thinking you’re really important, try giving orders to your cat.