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Honored
The Rotary Club awarded the Ace in the Hole award to the Northeast Connecticut Dental Associates, represented by Dr. Jack Mooney, left, and Dr. Jeff Simpson, center. Rotarian Peter Benoit is at right. Courtesy photos.
Bank Team
Members of Putnam Bank at the tournament. Left, Chuck Bentley, Paul Kelly, center, and at right, Bob Halloran (also a Putnam Rotary Club member).
Special to the Putnam Town Crier
Despite overcast conditions and intermittent showers, the spirits of the 144 golfers in the Putnam Rotary Club “Ronald P. Coderre” Golf Tournament were not dampened, as the tourney enjoyed yet another successful year, exceeding previous records. According to tournament chairman, Sean McNerney and bookkeepers Elizabeth Buzalski and Peter Benoit, the proceeds should exceed $38,000.
“We’re very excited about the way the entire tournament played out. From registration to the final award, all the golfers were provided a first class experience. This is the Club’s biggest fund-raiser and were pleased with the support we receive from the community,” said Chairman McNerney.
On the links the competition for the top spot was hotter than a firecracker on the Fourth of July. Right to the wire four foursomes battled for the honor of being crowned 2016 RPC champion. The foursome of Deb, Jim and Ryan Dandeneau and Brad Rabitor eventually emerged with a one-stroke victory, posting a 12 under par score of 59 on the par 71 Connecticut National Golf Club layout.
Three foursomes were close behind at minus 11with scores of 60. Finishing second by virtue of matching cards was the group of Brandon Carita, Jason Ringe, Eric Livingston and Gary Rudman. The show place foursome was Steve Bucknam, Bill Slaney, Richard Boyes and Buzz King.
The other foursome with an identical score of 60 was Ed Desaulnier, Armand Gaudette, Dick Baribeault and Ron Jones, who were crowned the Net Champion with a score of 40.75. They were followed, in second place by the group of Jim St. Jean, Dan Bellerive, and Rob and Tim Gosselin at net 41.5. Third place net went to the group of Jeff Simpson, Jack Mooney, George Lachapelle and Paul Burgess at 42.75 net.
In the closest-to-the-pin contests on the five par-3 holes the winners were, Rene Barbeau (Hole #4), Bruce McLeod (#7), Larry Guglieta (#9), Jason Ringe (11) and Gary Rudman (#15). The foursome captained by Mike Meehan captured two of the four prizes in the Skins competition. They had Skins on the par-3, 4th hole with a birdie and on the par 5, 18th hole with an eagle. The other Skins were won by the Dandeneau foursome with an eagle on the Par-4, 2nd hole and the foursome captained by Eric Whittenberg, which posted an eagle on the par-5, 6th hole.
Prior to the tournament, Rotary Club President Delpha Very presented the tournament’s top award, the Ace in the Hole award, to Northeast Connecticut Dental Associates, represented by Dr. Jeff Simpson and Dr. Jack Mooney, for its support of the event over the years. This year Northeast Connecticut Dental Associates was a Tent Sponsor.
“I’d like to thank all of our sponsors, golfers and volunteers for their support of our tournament. In particular it’s a pleasure to present the Closest-to-the-Heart Award to our good friends the folks at Northeast Connecticut Dental Associates. The Putnam Rotary Club is very thankful for all in our community who support the many functions of our organization,” said Very.
The proceeds of the tournament go to support the 14 scholarships of $1000 each that are distributed to high school seniors in the Club’s five towns of Putnam, Thompson, Wood
stock, Pomfret and Eastford. The club also distributes and additional $20,000 to local non-profits and supports international projects of Rotary International.
“It’s another successful tournament in the books for the Putnam Rotary Club. It couldn’t happen without our supporters and our many volunteers. Plans are underway for next year as we strive to improve this event,” said McNerney.
Working with McNerney on the organizing committee were Peter Benoit, Elizabeth Buzalski, Fred Chmura, Aileen Witkowski, Doug Porter, President Very, Charles Puffer, Jonathan Tremblay and Marc Archambault.
Legal Notice
Town of Pomfret
INVITATION
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Sealed bids for a 2002 Caterpillar wheel loader. Model 938G. 5400 hours. To be sold as is. Minimum bid price $30,000. Bids should be submitted no later than Monday, June 27, 2016 at 12:00 Noon, in a sealed envelope marked “2002 Caterpillar”.
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Dated at Pomfret, Connecticut
This 8th day of June, 2016
Craig W. Baldwin,
First Selectman
June 9, 2016
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Town of Pomfret
INVITATION
TO BID
Sealed bids for a 2000 International Model 4900. DT 530, 10-speed, standard transmission, all season body with 4-way plow. To be sold as is. Minimum bid price $15,000. Bids should be submitted no later than Monday, June 27, 2016 at 12:00 Noon, in a sealed envelope marked “2000 International”.
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Dated at Pomfret, Connecticut
This 8th day of June, 2016
Craig W. Baldwin,
First Selectman
June 9, 2016
By Ron P. Coderre
The Putnam Science Academy Mustangs have added another big man to the 2016-2017 stable of recruits.
In an announcement just prior to Memorial Day, coach Tom Espinosa announced the addition of former Xavier High School big man Alex White to this year’s team.
White comes to Putnam Science Academy following four successful years on the court and in the classroom at Xavier, which is located in Middletown.
An honor student in the classroom, White is equally adept on the hardwood.
As a senior last year he was impressive, averaging 15 points, nine rebounds and three blocks per game.
“Alex’s best basketball is still ahead of him. He’s joining us with the goal of improving his skills and looking to get more exposure in front of Division I schools,” said Espinosa.
As the captain of the Xavier team in his senior season White was selected to the New Haven Tap-Off Club All-Area team.
He also was honored as Xavier’s Most Valuable Player and was recognized as an SCC All-Conference selection. He played in the Connecticut High School Coaches Association All-Star Game at the conclusion of the regular high school season.
“Alex is the type of student athlete that we’re working hard to attract to Putnam Science Academy. He’s a talented basketball player and a tremendous young man off the court. We’re anxious to have him join our school,” said Espinosa.
Honored
WILLIMANTIC — One local student was among the psychology students at Eastern Connecticut State University were awarded “departmental honors”: Royce Manifold ’16 of Pomfret Center. Manifold majors in Psychology.