MELBOURNE, Fla. — Two local students were named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Florida
Institute of Technology.
On dean’s list
HAMDEN — Sean Falvey of Woodstock was named to the dean’s list at Quinnipiac University for the fall 2016 semester:
Honored
DURHAM, N.H. — Four local students were named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire for the fall 2016 semester: Sarah Douglas of Thompson earned Highest Honors; Matthew Rich of Woodstock earned Highest Honors; Ami Humphrey of Chepachet earned Honors; and Kaidy Cornell of Pascoag earned Highest Honors.
Community Banking
Month
Where you choose to bank matters.
Your choice of bank is your vote on where your money goes. Are your hard-earned deposits reinvested back into our local community of Eastern Connecticut or are they sent off to a banking hub in another state or halfway around the world.
As more consumers realize the benefits of keeping their money local, I encourage you to think about how banking locally right here in eastern Connecticut can go a long way in helping our local community thrive.
For example, when you deposit funds into a community bank, you can trust that your money is being redistributed back into the area in the form of loans to fellow residents and entrepreneurs. This cannot be said for megabanks. Who knows where that money is going or what it’s powering?
As a local community banker and, of course, a resident myself, I see firsthand the positive power of community banking play out every day. At Putnam Bank, or any of the other strong local community banks in eastern Connecticut, we have the privilege of serving our residents and their families by making loans that help them buy a home, pay for a vehicle, or send a child to college — whatever it is, we’re there and happy to lend a hand. We also have the honor of serving many of our town’s small businesses through loans to help them get started, grow and succeed.
We’re also working with the next generation of entrepreneurs to help launch their exciting ideas and bring our community into the future. This is local money at work — a symbiotic relationship between bank and community that makes sense.
During April, which is Community Banking Month, I encourage you to think about where you bank and how your money has the power to make a meaningful impact on our community. Banking locally with a community bank connects you to your community and your neighbors and gives everyone a stake in its financial success.
You will see your local community bank as part of the fabric of everyday life in the community through the many organizations we support and our dedication to our communities. You won’t see us on the front page of every national or international scandal that emerges from the misfeasance or malfeasance that seems to drive the mega banks.
Making our communities better and stronger for us and those that follow is our sense of love of the community and is at our core. We hope you will join us in continuing to make eastern Connecticut thrive and prosper for years to come!
Thomas A. Borner
President and CEO ~ Putnam Bank
QVCC
Foundation program
delves
into DALP
battle
DANIELSON — An emotional issue that has pitted Native Americans and environmental activists against the Federal Government and oil industry is the focus of this year’s Visions In Leadership program sponsored by the Quinebaug Valley Community College Foundation.
The Dakota Access Pipeline (DALP), a $3.7 billion project that crosses four states, would connect oil-rich areas of North Dakota to Illinois, where the crude oil could be transported to refineries. Depending on who you ask, the 1,172-mile pipeline could be an economic boon that decreases the U.S. reliance on foreign oil or an environmental disaster that threatens the water supply and destroys sacred North American sites. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has been at the forefront of massive and prolonged protests over the pipeline.
The event starts at 5:30 p.m. March 23. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are expected to sell out. The cost is $50 per person and includes dinner, dessert, the presentation, and a silent auction. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Monique Wolanin at 860-932-4174 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Two women who have played instrumental roles in the No Dakota Access Pipeline Movement will share their perspectives about what is at stake if the pipeline is constructed.
Waniya Locke is from the Ahtna Dene, Dakota, Lakota and Anishinaabe tribes and currently lives on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. She was a Lakota Language Education Action Program (LLEAP) student. This is a college-level intensive Lakota language course for educators of Lakota language. Waniya attended Sitting Bull College and the University of South Dakota.
Jessye Stein is a founding member of People Over Pipelines, an organization started by concerned citizens to support direct action against illegal and immoral pipeline construction across the United States. A graduate of
Boston University with a BA in philosophy and political science, she was a founding teacher at the Pine Ridge Girls School and a computer teacher and bus driver at Red Cloud Indian School in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. She currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.
Girls’ Wrap Up
Centaur gymnasts tops
6th year
in a row
By Ryan Rumrill,
Town Crier Sportswriter
The Woodstock Academy gymnastics team won their sixth straight CIAC Open Championship last week. The senior leaders of the Centaur gymnastics team once again continue the dominance in the CIAC Open, as they won first place overall with a score of 149.675. Paige Stuyniski broke her own old record in the beam event as she finished with a near perfect score with a 9.95. Grace Logan won the Bars event as she scored a 9.75 in that event and finished in third place in all-around with a score of 37.65. She was right in front of her teammate Lydia Taft, who had a 37.55 all-around. Paige Stuyniski and Grace Logan have won both the Class S Titles and Open Championships in all four of their years at the Academy, and really focus on making their team as best as they can compete.
March 2
In basketball Mackenzie Cayer hits two freethrows near the end of the game to put the Centaurs on top and edged out a close one in the second round of the CIAC Class L against Torrington 43-41. Woodstock Academy was ranked 10th and Torrington was ranked seventh. Jamie Woods ended the game with a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, Ari Koivisto also added 12 points, and Mackenzie Cayer finished with nine points for the Centaurs, who played second-ranked Daniel Hand in the quarterfinals on March 7.
(3) Marianapolis 59
(2) Rivers School 39
The Golden Knights came into this instant classic as they came out of the gate early with a defensive intensity forcing 10 turnovers and hit on half of their shots and move to the NEPSAC Class A championship game against Choate Rosemary Hall at Loomis Chafee School in Windsor. Marianapolis was led by Sophia Widmeyer who had 12 points and four rebounds, to move their record to 15-10 on the year so far. Olivia Summiel racked up eight points, 10 rebounds, four assists, and three takeaways and Golden Knights are looking hungry for the NEPSAC Class A title.
(1) Tilton 63
(4) Pomfret 51
Abby Stone and the Griffins faced off against the top ranked Tilton School from New Hampshire and the Griffins competed through three quarters. But then Tilton secured the semifinal victory over Pomfret. Abby Stone led Pomfret in scoring with 22 points, grabbed four rebounds, and had couple assists, but their season comes to a close after the 13-10 season.
March 1
Marianapolis 72
Taft School 56
The Lady Golden Knights faced off against the Taft School in the first round of the first of the New England Prep School Athletic Council Class A Tournament. The Golden Knights were led by Olivia Summiel with a monster 18 points, 14 rebounds, and eight blocks and moved the third-seeded Knights to the next round. Nicole Anderson added 16 points, five rebounds, and 5 assists. Jordan Frye also pitched in 13 points for Marianapolis.
Pomfret 55
Brooks 41
The Griffins squared off against the Brooks school in the quarterfinals of the Class B tournament and were led by Abby Stone who finished with 15 points for Pomfret, while Deja Ross also added 15 points and Ali Narracci scored 10 points in the win. Pomfret advances to play top-seeded Tilton School in the Semifinals.
Feb. 28/Feb. 27
(10) Woodstock Academy 72
(23) Berlin 56
The Woodstock Centaurs took down the 23rd-seed Berlin by a score of 72-56 in the first round of the State Tournament. The Centaurs were led by Jamie Woods who was the top scorer of four players in double digits with her 18 points and the Centaurs have now won the first-round game in four straight seasons. Mackenzie Eaton was next with 15 points for Woodstock, while Mackenzie Cayer added 12 points, and Heather Converse had 11 points for the Centaurs. Woodstock (16-8) will move on to play (7) Torrington in the second round.
(16) Sacred Heart 37
(17) Putnam 23
Maria Fredette played extraordinarily well in the first round of the State Tournament and recorded 11 points, 10 rebounds, and six blocks for the Clippers. Alyssa Espinosa added seven points but Putnam (13-9) came up short against Sacred Heart and were eliminated after a great season for the Lady Clippers.
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