KINGSTON, R.I. — The University of Rhode Island fall 2017 dean’s list includes local students:
Nicolette Deary of Danielson
Heather Lonardo of Dayville
Michael LeBeau of Danielson
Meryl Wolfe of Eastford
Ivan Asikainen of Eastford
Rose Wood of Pomfret Center
Cody Kwasniewski of Thompson
Marie Thibodeau of Woodstock
Brett DiPetrillo of Chepachet
Connor Mathieu of Chepachet
Curtis Johnson of Chepachet
Emily Lowell of Chepachet
James Deignan of Chepachet
Tiffany Dauphinais of Chepachet
Melissa Previte of Chepachet
Brandi Magill of Glocester
Abigail McDonald of Pascoag
Harle Lavallee of Pascoag
Katelyn Gargano of Pascoag
Joscelyn Varieur of Woonsocket
Katie Wendt of Chepachet
Collin Putnam of Chepachet
Skyler Realejo of Chepachet
Nicholas Angell of Chepachet
Christine Wagner of Chepachet
Briana Delon of Chepachet
Aiden Corrigan of Chepachet
Nathan Graff of Chepachet
Chelsea Murphy of Pascoag
Alec Sheran of Pascoag
Bethany Gervais of Pascoag
Paige Desjardin of Pascoag
Ruby Perry of Pascoag
Jeremie Harnois of Pascoag
Kayla O’Connor of Pascoag
Chad Stone of Pascoag
Sara Straube of Pascoag
Audrey Hammond of Pascoag
Allen Freitas of Pascoag
Kathryn Pelletier of Pascoag

The following charges were listed in the Putnam Police Department logs.  The people charged are innocent until proven guilty in court. The Town Crier will publish dispositions of cases at the request of the accused. The dispositions must be accompanied by the proper documentation. The Putnam Police Department confidential Tip Line is 963-0000.
March 10
Joselyn Magrey, 26, Goreman Road, Brooklyn; failure to renew registration.
Drew Bray, 20, Gregory Road, Lebanon; traveling unreasonably fast, operating with a suspended license, operating without insurance, possession of alcohol by a minor, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Carly Funk, 19, Smith Street, Putnam; possession of cannabis-type substance.
March 11
Alex Garcia, 19, Lili Bridge Road, Plainfield; disorderly conduct, breach of peace, criminal mischief, second-degree conspiracy to commit assault.
Derin Labonte, 32, School Street, Putnam; failure to drive right, operating under the influence.
William Cole, 33, School Street, Putnam; operating under suspension, failure to keep narcotics in original container, failure to illuminate tail lights.
March 12
Jonathan Demers, 31, Athol Street, Danielson; operating an unregistered vehicle.
March 15
Ethan Gould, 22, Park Street, Putnam; traveling unreasonably fast, failure to carry license.
March 16
Francis Imperado, 36, Lee Avenue, Griswold; traveling fast.
March 18
William Kusela, 76, River Road, Lisbon; traveling unreasonably fast, failure to drive right.
Abigail Duval, 26, Holmslea Court, Woodstock; failure to drive right, operating under the  influence.
Cheyenne Robertson, 36, Ballou Street, Putnam; operating with a suspended registration, illegal use of a cell phone.

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Americanism winners, Putnam Elementary School fifth grade students pictured with program participants, left to right: Post #13 Sergeant-at-Arms Victor Kratz; Linda Colangelo; Commander Ronald P. Coderre; Program Coordinator Albert Cormier; teacher Curt Prochowski; and National Americanism Chairman Richard W. Anderson. On left: Anderson presented recognition and appreciation plaques to Coderre and Putnam Elementary School Principal Cathryn Colavecchio.Courtesy photos.


PUTNAM — The day after The American Legion celebrated the 99th birthday of the founding of its organization, Post #13 of Putnam joined with the fifth-grade students and teachers of Putnam Elementary School in recognizing the conclusion of a six-week Americanism program.
The recognition program, which was held in the school auditorium March 16, honored the students for their dedication throughout the six sessions.  The program was led by 5th grade teacher and Post #13 member Curt Prochowski.  The program covered the topics of courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship and service.  More than 90 fifth-grade students took part in the program.
Two students, Kyle Remillard and McKenna Williams, were the medal winners for their outstanding contributions during the program.  They received a special medallion and certificate from Post #13 and a framed certificate from American Legion National.  Other students receiving Certificates of Appreciation included Evan Mailloux, Jacob Olson, Lucas Benoit, Deven Lamothe, Gabriel Fuentes, Isabel Porter, Madison Lamothe, Jenna Simas, Ava Morrison and Lilah Moran.
Richard W. Anderson, National Americanism chairman, spoke about the three R’s, Responsibility, Respect and Remembrance.  He also gave a brief history of the significance of Taps in the military.
“As students and future leaders of our communities and country it’s important to always keep the three R’s in mind in all that we do.  Individuals who live by the three R’s will be successful in whatever endeavor they embark on in the future,” said Anderson.
Upon closing his remarks he presented Elementary School Principal Cathryn Colavecchio and Post #13 Commander Ronald P. Coderre plaques of recognition and appreciation signed by him and American Legion National Commander Denise Rohan.  The students presented Anderson with a piece of art drawn by student Isabel Porter. Anderson promised the students that their gift would be on display at the American Legion national headquarters in Indianapolis when he attends an Americanism meeting next week.  He also presented each student with an American flag to be worn on a lapel or collar.
The program started and ended with the presentation and retirement of the colors by Post #13 Color Guard and Vietnam veterans Alan Joslin and Charlie Leach.  The invocation and benediction were delivered by Post #13 member and Children and Youth chairman Albert Cormier. 
The National Anthem was sung by Putnam High School junior Kia Fontaine and Taps was rendered by senior Cecilio Berrios.  Post #13 Sergeant-at-Arms Victor J. Kratz led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance and a special POW/MIA ceremony.
Noted Putnam vocalist Linda Colangelo graced the audience with a moving tribute to the five branches of the military, as she regaled those present singing the songs of the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard.  She also performed a stirring rendition of “God Bless the USA.”
“American Legion Post #13 is proud to partner with the Putnam Elementary School on this very important program.  It’s part of our service to our community and its young people.  This program is a model for other such programs throughout our great country,” said Coderre.
The recognition ceremony was coordinated Post member Albert Cormier.