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Hitting the Links
The golf carts were full as a 38-foursome field took part in the Woodstock Academy OneDigital Centaur Classic golf tournament. Photo by Madison Millar/Woodstock Academy.
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Golfing Buddies
Members of the Woodstock Academy Class of 1990, from left: Derek Texeira, Joe Shiman, Bill Berk and Dan Rukakoski, enjoyed a day on a sunny golf course recently at the OneDigital Centaur Classic golf tournament. Photo by Madison Millar/The Woodstock Academy.
THOMPSON — It was, as has been the case recently, a little warm for the Woodstock Academy OneDigital Centaur Classic golf tournament held recently at the Quinnatisset Country Club in Thompson.
No one seemed to mind the heat.
“It was an incredible day,” said tournament organizer Brad Favreau. “I mentioned to more than a few people today that it’s my favorite day of the year. Everyone is happy, everyone is having a good time, the weather cooperated – hot but with a little breeze. Everyone has a smile on their face and it was certainly a successful day for all of us.”
The tournament drew 38 foursomes to Quinnatisset with the money raised devoted to athletic projects at The Academy.
“We got to do something for the golf team last year; got nets (for the turf field) at the Bentley Athletic Complex; got new machines for the training room. It’s just a great plus for our programs,” Favreau added.
The team of Pat O’Brien, Mark Seiffert, Kevin Cole and Seth Woods came out on top with a 16-under par total.
The quartet of Gary Rawson, Marc Hoffower, Chase Anderson and Jon-Luc Cournoyer were second at 14-under -par in the scramble format tournament.
Cameron Rosa had the long drive for the men on the 14th hole while Lynn Tedeschi Converse was best for the women on the fourth hole.
David Musto Jr. was the closest to the pin on the seventh hole while Cindy Brown was the closest among the women players.
Many Woodstock Academy alums were on hand with the oldest hailing from the Class of 1963.
“It’s good to see kids that aren’t kids any more but are adults come back and give a little back to the school they graduated from,” Favreau said. “Hats off to (Quinnatisset Country Club pro) Andy (Treen) and his staff. They were great to work with. Everything was seamless all the way through.”
Marc Allard
Director of Sports Information
The Woodstock Academy
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Natalie A. Freeman
POMFRET CENTER — Natalie (Racine) Freeman, 71, of Valentine Rd, died July 31, 2021 at Day Kimball Hospital. She was the wife of Arthur J. Freeman. Born in 1949 in Woodstock, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Addie Racine.
Natalie worked for Linemaster Switch for 19 years and ran the business for Freeman Sales for more than 20 years. She enjoyed cooking and reading mysteries.
In addition to her husband, Natalie leaves her daughter, Joy Freeman and her fiancé Allen Hawkins of Woodstock; her brother, Gerald Racine of Woodstock, nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brothers, James Perry, Robert Perry and Charles Racine; and her sisters, Mary Lou Williams and Jackie Bouten.
The Mass of Christian Burial was Aug. 6 in St. Joseph Church, 18 Main St, N. Grosvenordale, with burial in Quasset Cemetery, Woodstock. Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.
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Ongoing
Vaccine Clinic
BROOKLYN --- The Northeast District Department of Health will offer COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the NDDH Office, 69 S. Main St. Pfizer (for ages 12+), two dose series; and Johnson & Johnson (ages 18+) one dose. Walk-ins welcome. Free.
Wed. Aug. 18
Exhibits
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present, in its Art @ the Library series, Quilt Collection of Dawn Reynolds through the end of the month. Also in the display case for August is “Creepy Crawlies” by Pat Cheever. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org
Sun. Aug. 29
Pluck-a-Duck
PUTNAM --- UPDATED --- The Putnam Business Association’s fund-raiser, Pluck-a-Duck will be held today at a secret location. Watch live at WINY Radio. For info, contact the Putnam Business Association.
Fri. Sept. 3
Golf Tournament
PUTNAM --- The Fifth Annual Henry Breault Medal of Honor Recipient Golf Tournament will be held at 1 p.m. at the Connecticut National Golf Club. The tournament is a fund-raiser for the Mayotte-Viens American Legion Post 13.
Woodstock Fair
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Fair runs from Sept. 3 through Sept. 6 at the fairgrounds on Rt. 169 in Woodstock.
Sat. Sept. 4
Food Drive
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Proprietors will be hosting a monthly collection of non-perishables, the first Saturday of each month, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center. Looking for items such as: Granola bars, breakfast bars, cereal, pasta, soup, crackers, chips, tuna fish, juice, canned vegetables, (shampoo, soap, razors, wipes, diapers for all ages, Kleenex, toilet paper and laundry supplies. Also looking for volunteers and organizations to help. VisitPomfret.com
Fri. Sept. 10
Golf Classic
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will hold its Day Kimball Hospital Centreville Bank Golf Classic starting at 7:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefit: Day Kimball Hospital. More Info:daykimball.org/golfclassic
Sat. Sept. 11
Craft Fair
POMFRET CENTER --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Dam Aid Craft Fair and Family Fun Event will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. at the camp on Taft Pond Road. Food, music, crafts, camp activities: kayaking, canoeing, catch and release fishing ($10/30 minutes). Free camp tours. Vendors wanted, contact
Sat. Sept. 25
Steampunk Fest
WOODSTOCK --- The Compass Rose Steampunk Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Roseland Cottage. It includes a multi-contraption Machine Contest which attendees will be invited to judge.
Sun. Sept. 26
Poetry Series
WOODSTOCK --- Four free poetry readings will be held at Roseland Park’s outdoor amphitheater. This series will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. These readings are for people ages 14 and up. Wine will be served. Folding chairs or camp chairs are recommended. Besides featured readers there will be an open mic segment at each event as time allows.
Sat. Oct. 2
Community Day
THOMPSON --- The Town of Thompson will present its 17th annual Community Day. Vendors sought: 860-923-9440.
Sun. Oct. 3
Canines for Cancer Care
BROOKLYN --- Day Kimball Healthcare will hold Canines for Cancer Care at 11 a.m. at the Brooklyn Fairgrounds. Benefit: Northeast CT Cancer Fund of DKH. More Info:daykimball.org/canines
Sat. Nov. 6
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
Sun. Dec. 5
Hospice Tree
Day Kimball Healthcare will present Hospice Tree of Life Ceremonies at 5 p.m. at locations around northeastern Connecticut. Benefit: Hospice & Palliative Care of NE CT. More Info:daykimball.org/treeoflife
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Helping Students
Putnam Rotary Club Interact Club members Kaelyn and Talia Tremblay work with TEEG volunteers as they distribute backpacks to students “on the road” at the Pomfret Community School. Courtesy photo.
The Putnam Rotary Club’s very active Interact Club helped TEEG give back-to-school backpacks to 90 students recently.
Members of the Interact Club, which included Suzette and Quinn Lefevre, Kaelyn and Talia Tremblay, club president Amayah Chaves, plus Benjamin Northup and Tyler Fullerton and advisor Roberta Rocchetti helped TEEG distribute the backpacks at the Woodstock Middle School, Pomfret Community School and at the TEEG facility. The Interact volunteers helped families fill their new school backpacks with all the essentials to start the new school year. The club and the Putnam Rotary Club were among numerous organizations that started collecting supplies in July. TEEG has run this community program for about 20 years.
In addition to the school supplies, this year TEEG was able to give each student $20 to go toward shoes.
TEEG has expanded and grown the program each year. It offers a client choice model, and encourages each student to come in and select their own supplies. Distribution is done the week before school starts. This year TEEG took its distribution on the road to reach families in Woodstock and Pomfret. TEEG then tailored its lists so that at each distribution site, each child was able to get the supplies needed for their specific grade. TEEG officials said, “The goal of our program is to make sure that each child starts the school year with all the supplies needed to be successful.”
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