26th running 

of Deary 

Road Race 

attracts 

large field

By Ron P. Coderre

Glarius Rop, who was originally from Kenya and currently lives in W. Springfield, Mass., and local favorite Will Sanders of Wethersfield waged a two-man battle for the top spot in the 26th running of the Deary Road Race, which benefits Day Kimball Healthcare.  The race attracted nearly 300 runners.

The two leaders, running over the TAC certified 5-mile course like a pair of gazelles, ran away from the field and separated from the pack early on in the competition.  Racing through the center of Putnam at the top of Pomfret Street hill, the pair was so far ahead of the rest of the field they appeared to be a blur running through the Antique City.

It was at this point in the competition that Rop made his move and separated himself from Sanders.  As the pair approached the Providence and Worcester Railroad trestle and turned up South Main St. Rop extended his lead and was in command the remaining 2.5 miles to the finish line at J.D. Coopers Restaurant.

Rop broke the tape in a time of 25:13 slightly more than a minute off the course record, which is 24:11.  Sanders was almost a full minute behind the winner in 26:10.  The third-place finisher was Nicholas Migani of Higganum with a time of 27:21.  The first Putnam finisher was Scott Deslongchamps, who finished 11th overall at 31:53.

“I enjoyed the race but I thought there weren’t enough hills.  It’s a very good course that suited me well.  I’m familiar with Will Sanders and know he’s a good runner.  I’m pleased I made the trip from Springfield, which is only one hour away,” Rop told WINY Radio.  

Day Kimball Healthcare reports that approximately $75,000 was raised between the race, walk and bicycle event.

The 2015 edition of the Race also featured a number of individual races within the large field of runners.  The first race involved the top two runners; the next competition featured a bunch of quality runners, while the third grouping included the women’s competition.  And then there was everyone else.

A well conditioned Jackie Baumgartner was the first woman to cross the finish line, posting a time of 31:38.  The North Branford runner was 10th overall.  She was trailed by a well known local entrant Linda Spooner, who waged a valiant effort but was unable to maintain the pace set by Baumgartner.  Spooner who finished 12th overall had a time of 31:56.  The third woman finisher was Ariel Beccia of Rutland, Mass., in a time of 32:01.  Woodstock runner Kate Boshka, the soon-to-be freshman at Woodstock Academy, finished in fourth place among the female runners and easily captured the 13-to-17 age group in a time of 34:13.

Age group winners were Lance Magnuson (M) and Ruth Kneier (F) 70 and over; John Folsom (M) and Rebecca Stockdale-Wooley (F) 60-69; Jeff Low (M) and Sandy Navarro (F) 50-59; Michael Stadolnik (M) and Linda Spooner (F) 40-49; Rop and Baumgartner 30-39; Sanders and Beccia 18-29; Joseph Santese III (M) and Kate Boshka (F) 13-17; Colin Smith (M) and Stella DiPoppo (F) 2-12.

Running Shorts: Deary family member Breton Bonnette from Philadelphia finished fifth… Linda Spooner’s family was out in force to root her on.  They occupied the patio at Victoria Station…Traffic control along the entire race seemed better organized this year, especially in the center of downtown Putnam where Russ Dexter was manning the post…The Deary family was well represented by Tim Deary, Mackenzie Deary, Jerre, Kasey and Robin Fillmore, Gene Michael Deary Jr. and Sr., Shawn Deary… John Seaward of Pomfret finished 24th.  He’s a former tennis standout at Merrimack College…Atty. Jeff Low of Pomfret finished 32nd and won his age group competition… Vance Carter of Danielson, who is credited with forming the Killingly Athletic Hall of Fame finished 38th…Former world class runner and former Putnam resident Rebecca Stockdale-Wooley proved she can still run, finishing 39th…Day Kimball pediatrician Marc Cerrone finished 55th…Brad Rabitor owner of Connecticut National Golf Course had a good run with a time of 40:59…The popular John Folsom of Pomfret Center captured his age group 60-69 as did Pomfret resident Sandy Navarro who won the 50-59 competition…Jim Guillot, owner of The Crossings Restaurant, finished a respectable 115th…Former Putnam resident and current assistant football coach at MIT, Nick Perron and his wife Jessica finished 122nd and 124th respectively…Willimantic Selectman Michael Paulhus enjoyed the race…Dr. Ellen Delpapa, a UMass Medical physician and Pomfret resident, flashed over the finish line in 47:42.  Her husband Steve Delpapa finished 173rd…Kai Goto led a team of Rite Aide runners in the event…Stella DiPoppo (age 12) and Colin Smith (age 11) won the 2-12 age group.  Both youngsters are from Brooklyn…Sen. Mae Flexer of Danielson who ran for office in November, ran for pleasure and did well, finishing 192nd… The courageous Christine Southam, 74, was the last runner to cross the line.  As she ran through downtown Putnam she said, “I think I’m last.”…And a final note, nice to see former running great Jim Gothreau acting as the race director following some medical issues over the winter.

 

 

 

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.

July 21

Michael Sandos, 61, Marshall Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct, assault on emergency personnel, criminal attempt at assault, interfering with an officer.

July 23

Carlton Ouellet, 68, Sabin Street, Putnam; second-degree threatening, second-degree breach of peace.

July 26

Courtney Mathieu, 21, Centennial Street, Putnam; criminal trespass.

July 29

Kyle Gemmill, 22, Route 169, Woodstock; speeding.

John Aubin, 49, Church Street, Willimantic; two counts of violation of probation.

July 30

Eric Wilkinsen, 25, no certain address; disorderly conduct.

Aug. 2

Melanie Hmielowski, 42, Graceland Road, Carbondale, Colo.’ Operating under the influence, failure to have lights lit.

Paul Pfosi, 51, Dodge Road, Woodstock; disorderly conduct, first-degree criminal trespass.

 

 

Legal Notice

Town of Eastford

A certified list of Democratic party-endorsed candidates for the Town of Eastford for election as First Selectman, Selectmen, Town Treasurer, Tax Collector, Board of Education, Board of Assessment Appeals, Constables, and Library Trustees is on file in my office at 16 Westford Road, Eastford, CT and copies thereof are available for public distribution.

The Certified list as received includes fewer names of party-endorsed candidates than the party is entitled to nominate for the following offices:

Office # of Names Certified #  Entitled to be Nominated

Town Treasurer 0 1

Tax Collector 0 1

Board of Education- Full Term 1 3

Board of Assessment Appeals 0 2

Library Trustee-Full Term 1 3

Library Trustee 2yr 0 1

A Primary will be held September 16, 2015, if, for a particular office, the number of party endorsed candidates plus the number of candidates filing petitions pursuant to Sections 9-382 to 9-450 of the Connecticut General Statutes exceeds the maximum number which the party is entitled to nominate for that office.  Petitions must be filed not later than 4:00 p.m. of August 12, 2015.  Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing of opposing candidacies, including schedules, may be obtained from:

Joyce Merlo, Democratic Registrar of Voters, 16 Westford Road, Eastford, CT.

Melissa M. Vincent,  Eastford Town Clerk

 

Aug. 6, 2015

 

Legal Notice

Town of Eastford

A certified list of Republican party-endorsed candidates for the Town of Eastford for election as First Selectman, Selectmen, Town Treasurer, Tax Collector, Board of Education, Board of Assessment Appeals, Constables and Library Trustees is on file in my office at 16 Westford Road, Eastford, CT. and copies thereof are available for public distribution.

The Certified list as received includes fewer names of party-endorsed candidates than the party is entitled to nominate for the following offices:

Office #  of Names Certified  # Entitled to be Nominated

Board of Education Full Term 2 3

Board of Education 2yr 0 1

Library Trustee Full Term 2 3

A Primary will be held September 16, 2015, if, for a particular office, the number of party endorsed candidates plus the number of candidates filing petitions pursuant to Sections 9-382 to 9-450 of the Connecticut General Statutes exceeds the maximum number which the party is entitled to nominate for that office.  Petitions must be filed not later than 4:00 p,m. of August 12, 2015. Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing of opposing candidacies, including schedules, may be obtained from:

Tammy Hull, Republican Registrar of Voters, 16 Westford Road, Eastford, CT.

Melissa M. Vincent,  Eastford Town Clerk

Aug. 6, 2015

 

Legal Notice

Town of Pomfret

A certified list of Democratic party-endorsed candidates for the Town of Pomfret for Election as: (1) First Selectman, (1) Selectman, (1) Town Clerk, (1) Town Treasurer, (2) Board of Finance, (2) Board of Education Full Term, (1) Board of Education To Fill Vacancy for Two Years, (1) Board of Assessment Appeals, (3) Planning & Zoning Commission, (1) Planning & Zoning Commission Alternate Full Term, (1) Planning & Zoning Commission Alternate To Fill Vacancy for Four Years, (2) Zoning Board of Appeals, (1) Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate, (4) Constables, (3) Library Trustees Full Term, and (1) Library Trustee To Fill Vacancy for Two Years; is on file in my office at:  Five Haven Road, Pomfret Center, Connecticut 06259, and copies thereof are available for public distribution.

The certified list as received includes fewer names of party-endorsed candidates than the party is entitled to nominate for the following offices:

Office     # of Names Certified      # Number Entitled

Constables 3 4

A Primary will be held September 16, 2015, if, for a particular office, the number of party-endorsed candidates plus the number of candidates filing petitions pursuant to Sections    9-382 to 9-450 of the Connecticut General Statutes exceeds the maximum number which the party is entitled to nominate for that office.  Petitions must be filed not later than 4:00 p.m. on August 12, 2015.  Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing of opposing candidacies, including schedules, may be obtained from:

Susan M. Devokaitis, Democratic Registrar of Voters, Five Haven Road, Pomfret Center, Connecticut 06259.

Dated at Pomfret, Connecticut 

This 30th day  of July, 2015

 

Cheryl A. Grist,

Pomfret Town Clerk

 

Aug. 6, 2015

 

Legal Notice

Town of Pomfret

A certified list of Republican party-endorsed candidates for the Town of Pomfret for Election as: (1) First Selectman, (1) Selectman, (1) Town Clerk, (1) Town Treasurer, (2) Board of Finance, (2) Board of Education Full Term, (1) Board of Education To Fill Vacancy for Two Years, (1) Board of Assessment Appeals, (3) Planning & Zoning Commission, (1) Planning & Zoning Commission Alternate Full Term, (1) Planning & Zoning Commission Alternate To Fill Vacancy for Four Years, (2) Zoning Board of Appeals, (1) Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate, (4) Constables, (3) Library Trustees Full Term, and (1) Library Trustee To Fill Vacancy for Two Years; is on file in my office at:  Five Haven Road, Pomfret Center, Connecticut 06259, and copies thereof are available for public distribution.

The certified list as received includes fewer names of party-endorsed candidates than the party is entitled to nominate for the following offices:

Office   # of Names Certified  # Entitled to be Nominated

Board of Education Full Term 1 2

Board of Education to Fill Vacancy for Two Years 0 1

Planning & Zoning Commission 2 3

Planning & Zoning Commission Alternate Full Term 0 1

Planning & Zoning Comms. to Fill Vacancy for Four 0 1

Library Trustees Full Term 2 3

A Primary will be held September 16, 2015, if, for a particular office, the number of party-endorsed candidates plus the number of candidates filing petitions pursuant to Sections    9-382 to 9-450 of the Connecticut General Statutes exceeds the maximum number which the party is entitled to nominate for that office.  Petitions must be filed not later than 4:00 p.m. on August 12, 2015.  Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing of opposing candidacies, including schedules, may be obtained from:

Martha B. Emilio, Republican Registrar of Voters, Five Haven Road, Pomfret Center, Connecticut 06259.

Dated at Pomfret, Connecticut 

This 30th day of July, 2015

 

Cheryl A. Grist,

Pomfret Town Clerk

 

Aug. 6, 2015

 

Legal Notice

Town of Putnam

Planning Commission

The Town of Putnam Planning Commission held a meeting on July 27, 2015, at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall located at 126 Church Street, Putnam, CT.  The following was APPROVED

Application # 2015-01:  Shane Pollock — Requesting a 2-lot subdivision for property located at 97 Park Street, Town Assessor’s Map 20, Lot 118, consisting of 1.425 acres. Zone M/OD.

 

Edward Briere, 

Chairman

 

Aug. 6, 2015

 

Legal Notice

Town of Putnam

Zoning Commission

The Town of Putnam Zoning Commission will hold a meeting on August 19, 2015, at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall located at 126 Church Street, Putnam, CT  06260.  A public hearing will be held on the following:

Docket # 2015-02:  Town of Putnam Zoning Commission — Proposed text amendment to Section 304 Schedule of Uses and District, Table III-1 listed under  Recreational and Entertainment on Page 57 of the existing regulation, the use Park, playground, or outdoor recreation facility not conducted as a private gainful business under the Zone P, to read “P” not “N”.

Patricia Hedenberg, 

Chairperson

 

Aug. 6, 2015

Aug. 13, 2015