PHS honors
PUTNAM — The Putnam High School honor roll for the fourth quarter:
Seniors
High Honors: Autumn Allard, Karson Bates, Zachary Belleville, Trinity Bonet Shepard, Johnathen Brouillette, Carissa Charron, Amayah Chavez, Tyler Fullerton, Ethan Gardner, Olivia Hassett-Mellen, James Lazarou, Stephanie Olecki, Halie Reidy, Jack Rindge, Ethan Rodriguez, Adam Tomkins, Connor Vassar
First Honors: Savannah Acquarulo, Saige Albino, Rafaela Araujo, Arabella Canova, Samantha Eddy, Ariana Hernandez, Amelia Labbe-Fahy, Lexie Latendresse, Celenia Lopez, Benjamin Northup, Avery Pedersen, Malik Roberts, Xander Ruggeri, Ewa Sekula, Destiney Simas, Jaidyn Tremblay, Hunter Vanasse, Janessa Wolfe
Recognition: Reagan Boledovic, David DePari, Cody Keene, Abigail LaBonte, Darien Mercier, Nunzio Puzo, Amber Rape, William Wolfe
Juniors
High Honors: Angelina Porter, Jenna Robbie, Ella Schoppe, Emily St. Martin, Guinevere Weiker.
First Honors: Jacob Benzie, Elysse Britt, Cole Dignam, Allyson DiNola, Robert Leblanc, Cooper Livingston, Cameron Lowell, Enrico Gabriel Ong, Alishia Thompson, Brenden Womack.Recognition: Jenny Boriboun, Rachelle Deloge, Michael Ellis, Abigail Fitts, Jack Garcia, Kaylee Goding, Alonzo Henries, Rylee Houle, Raymond Jordan, Sara Lackey, Sullivan MacDonald,
Jacob Mailloux, Emerald Perry, Daniel Pratt, DeAnn Pringle, MacKenzie Reidy, Shaina Sudol, Amy Vongvirath, Colin Wojciechowski
Sophomores
High Honors: Melodie Anderson, Lucian Canova, Brady Devlin, Savannah Loiselle, Brandon Marcelonis
First Honors: Grace Collins, CoraRose Desrosiers, Travis Fredette, Lily Goyette, Grant Hart, Adam Sekula, Isabel Vergoni
Recognition: Railey Anctil, Ava Briere, Aysaiah Chavez, Atiana Estes, Katelyn Fitzpatrick, Kylee Howe-Barnett, Nathaniel Lazarou, Danielle Levesque, Draven Levesque, Pedro Ortiz, Jonathan Racine, Noah Rudman, Jack Seiffert.
Freshmen
High Honors:
Brooke Champagne, Melanie Garcia, Madison Lamothe, Isabelle Magalhaes, Kaylee Mayo, Edy Morente Mendez, Ava Morrison
First Honors: Raihden Albino, Lucas Benoit, Sawyer Britt, Anthony Cosentino, Aaliyah Daughenbaugh, Antonio Furtado, Diogo Gonzaga Andrade, Thiago Gonzaga Andrade, Olivia Hetrick, Hale Karadeniz, Logan LaFrance, Timothy Maltais, Emily Olecki, Jacob Olson, Nathaniel Pearsall, Isabel Porter, Jenna Simas, Clara Souza, Hailey Summers, McKenna Williams
Recognition: Leah Anctil, Caleb Bellerose, Lillian Ennis, Caden Gluck, Yakelin Gomez, Deven Lamothe, Anthony Lowell, Evan Mailloux, Carlito Ortiz, Jamison Proulx, Damien Ross, Harley Ryan, Bella Sanchez, Gianna Simas, Santino Stevens, Justin Vukas, Stanislaus Wolczak, Ava Wolinski
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Mary Kacerik Vandi
PUTNAM — Mary (Kacerik) Vandi, 95, of Sabin St., died June 16, 2022, at Day Kimball Hospital. She was the wife of the late Mario Vandi. Born in 1926 in Webster, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Margaret (Stefanik) Kacerik.
Mrs. Vandi worked for more than 35 years in the business department of Day Kimball Hospital. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella at St. Mary Church of the Visitation.
She leaves her son, Michael Vandi (Janene) of Thompson; siblings, Stephen Kacerik of Putnam and Barbara Ives (Richard) of Lebanon; granddaughters Allyson Vandi and Michaella Vandi, both of Thompson; and her dear friends Irene Crabtree and Gloria McCulloch; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings, Pauline Beausoliel, Frances Johnson, and Martha Bonneville.
The Funeral will begin with a gathering at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. June 22 in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, Putnam. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.
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Wed. June 22
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present the Thompson Public Library’s Art @ the Library & Display Case through June 29. The exhibit is named “The Other Side II: Taking the Evidence Further,” paintings, sculpture and photography by David Ostrowski. 860- 923- 9779.
Sat. June 25
Rabies Clinic
DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast is holding a low cost rabies clinic from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital on Rt. 12. $15 cash per animal. No walk-ins. Pre-registration: 860-317-1720. Last clinic until October.
Clothing Giveaway
PUTNAM --- IHSP Nu 2 U Clothing Closet will hold a free clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon at the Living Faith United Methodist Church. All ages levels and seasons clothing. Bring bags. All welcome. Not accepting clothing at this time.
Fri. July 1
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- This year the Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays returns to its roots --- celebrating the arts. Artists, vendors, performances and more will fill Main Street in downtown Putnam from 5 to 9 p.m.
Sun. July 3
Historic Eucharist
BROOKLYN --- In honor of Independence Day, the public is invited to an historic Eucharist AT 10 A.M. at Old Trinity Church on Church Street. Old Trinity is the oldest standing Episcopal church in Connecticut. The service will feature a salute to American folk music officiated by our new priest-in-charge, The Rev. Dr. Gretchen S. Grimshaw. Trinity's services are available online at https://www.facebook.com/trinitychurchbrooklyn. More info: http://www.trinitychurchbrooklyn.org.
Fri. July 29
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Recreation Commission and Historic New England will present, as part of its annual Twilight Concert series, Dynamite Rhythm from 7 to 8:30 (rain date: Aug. 12) at Roseland Cottage. Free. 860-928-4074.
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The American Legion Post 13 will hold a golf tournament starting at 8:30 a.m. at Connecticut National Golf Course. For info:
Fri. Aug. 5
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- This year the Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays returns to its roots --- celebrating the arts. Artists, vendors, performances and more will fill Main Street in downtown Putnam from 5 to 9 p.m. www.discoverputnam.com.
Sat. Aug. 6
Wee Walk
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Bats at Lyon Preserve” will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org
Sat. Aug. 13
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Historic Mills of Pomfret” by Dick Symonds at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Fri. Aug. 19
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Recreation Commission and Historic New England will present, as part of its annual Twilight Concert series, Beck N’ Call from 7 to 8:30 (rain date: Aug. 26) at Roseland Cottage. Free. 860-928-4074.
Sat. Sept. 10
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Common Sense: TLGV Town Commons and Greens” by Bill Reid at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Fri. Sept. 16
Circle of Fun
PUTNAM --- St. Mary Church, Putnam will be holding its 50th Circle of Fun Sept. 16, 17, 18. The 49th was delayed by the pandemic. There will be free entertainment, great food, beverages, games and rides, as always.
Sat. Oct. 1
Wee Walk
WOODSTOCK --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Leaves and Mushrooms at Rapoport Preserve” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org
Sat. Oct. 8
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present Connecticut State Historian Walter Woodward at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Sat. Nov. 5
Dueling Pianos
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will present Dueling Pianos Presented By Foxwoods Resort Casino at 7 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefit: Day Kimball Healthcare At Home. More Info: daykimball.org/pianos.
Sat. Nov. 12
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Last Green Valley Notables & Notorious” by Bill Reid, TLGV chief ranger, at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
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Flag Retirement
The American Legion Post 111 in Woodstock last week retired old, discolored and frayed American flags. From left: David Norman, Carl Norman, Everett Shepard III, Tony Listro, Sam Resnik, Tony Reed, Steve Fairfield Rob Mancini, and Bill Celko. Troop 27 Scout Jonah Costa is in the front and Glenn Boies is kneeling. (Dave and Carl are not related) Linda Lemmon photos.
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American Legion Post 111 of Woodstock last week retired old, discolored and frayed American flags. Above, Boy Scout Jonah Costa of Troop 27 helps.
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