Woodstock Academy's girls' indoor track team raised its record last week. Ivy Gelhaus placed second in the 600-meter and Julia Theriaque was second in the high jump as the Centaurs won two of their three meets Jan. 9 at Tantasqua Regional High School in Sturbridge.
The Centaurs raised their record in the Massachusetts SWCL Indoor Track league to 7-2 with wins over Leicester, Mass., 53-32, and Marianapolis Prep, 59-18. The Centaurs stumbled against Auburn, Mass., 57.67-28.33.
Iris Bazinet scored points for Woodstock Academy in both the 1000 and 1,600-meter races.
The girls are doing very well among independent schools in the SWCL when it comes to individual performances.
Bazinet is best in the 1000m (3:52.7) and the 1600m (6:19.8); Gelhaus tops in the 600m (1:52.9); Maria Scandalito owns the top performance in the shotput (23-1 ½ ); Julia Theriaque in the high jump (5-0) and Aochen Li in the 55m hurdles (10.4 seconds).
Woodstock Academy also owns the best performance (4:58.2) in the 1600m relay.
Boys’ indoor track
The Woodstock Academy boys’ indoor track team raised its record to 4-4 in the Massachusetts SWCL indoor track league with a pair of victories Jan. 9.
The Centaurs downed Leicester, Mass., 59-27, and Marianapolis, 65-20, but lost to Auburn, Mass. 52.5-33.5 Jan. 9 at Tantasqua.
Kenneth Birlin placed second in the 1000-meter and fifth in the 1,600 while Ethan Aspiras took third in both those events.
Lucas Couture placed fourth in the 55-meter hurdles and missed qualifying for the Connecticut state championship meet by just a 10th of a second.
Several Centaur athletes currently own the best performances among the independent schools in the league to date.
C.J. Burroughs owns the best shotput with a throw of 35-11 ¼; Couture is best in the 55m hurdles with a 9.1-second performance; Aspiras is top in the mile (5:13.7); Birlin is best in the 1600m (2:57.5), Spencer Collins tops the 300m (41.3) and Jackson Dias is tied for best in the high jump at 5-2.
Girls’ Hockey
Centaurs’ goalie Marie Gravier made 35 saves but was under fire much of the night as the Avon-Southington cooperative program handed Woodstock Academy an 8-0 loss Jan. 9 at the Westminster School. The Centaurs fell to 1-4 on the season.
Marc Allard
Sports Information Director
The Woodstock Academy
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#1 Putnam Science Boys Prep 78
Cushing Academy 67
The #1 ranked Putnam Science Academy Mustangs improved to 20-0 and extended the winning streak to 44 games with a huge road win over Cushing Academy 78-67. Tyson Etienne scored a team-high 18 points for the Mustangs who had five players score in double-figures. Demarr Langford Jr. had 13 points to go along with 8 rebounds and 4 steals and Dan Porcic (12 points) was huge off the bench knocking down four 3’s when the Mustangs needed it most in the second half to help preserve the win. Hassan Diarra (9 assists and 5 rebounds) and Kareem Reid (5 rebounds and 2 blocks) each scored 11 points for Putnam Science.
The Putnam Varsity 2 team had a successful week going 2-0 with a dominating performance against Ellis Tech holding the Golden Eagles to just 8 points in a 81-8 victory. The boys would then close out the week at home and beat St. Thomas More 74-59 to move to 8-3 and have 8 of their last 9 games.
Putnam Science Academy’s Varsity boys went 1-1 last week starting off the week with a 93-86 home victory over St. Thomas More. Tyler Henry had a big game for PSA finishing with 36 points to help the Mustangs pick up win number number nine on the year. PSA would fall to Redemption Christian Academy on the road later in the week in a tight game 101-96. Tyler Henry again kept PSA in the game with 33 points in the tough loss.
Girls
The PSA girls’ varsity team struggled early in the week with a 70-42 loss to Redemption Christian Academy on the road. Zoe Furman-Cox led the Lady Mustangs with 12 points in the loss but the Mustangs bounced back in a big way with a 65-45 road win over Rectory School to move to 7-3. Zoe Furman-Cox once again led PSA with 17 points, 10 points coming in the 4th quarter to close the game out. Alex Hutchins finished with 16 points and Brianna Mead added 13 points for the Lady Mustangs who play who games on the road this week.
PSA Girls’ Prep 98
Redemption Christian Academy 49
The Lady Mustangs improved to 12-2 on the season with a dominate win at home over the Lions. Xianna Josephs led PSA with 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and was named the Mustang Player of the Game. Trinasia Kennedy added 16 points and Ariana Koivisto had 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists! The Lady Mustangs are home this week before they compete in the Rose Classic Super Jam.
Josh Sanchas
Sports Information Director
Putnam Science Academy
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John N. Colburn Sr.,
Vietnam war vet
WOODSTOCK — John N. Colburn Sr. 73, of Woodstock, died unexpectedly Jan. 12, 2019. He was the husband of Linda (D’Andrea) Colburn.
He was born June 10, 1945, in Putnam, son of Karl and Edith (Nelson) Colburn Sr.
He made his home in Woodstock all of his life. He was a member of the Woodstock Evangelical Covenant Church in Woodstock and had served on several committees. John was a truck driver for more than 41 years, driving throughout the New England area.
He was a veteran of the Vietnam war, serving with the U.S. Marine Corps and was a member of the American Legion Woodstock Post 111. His hobbies included going to yard sales, UConn women’s basketball, NASCAR and collecting antique toys including Hess Trucks. He enjoyed the outdoors and will be remembered as a jokester and always had a wisecrack.
He leaves his wife Linda; his sons John Colburn Jr. (Kelley) of Woodstock, Justin Colburn (Marissa) of Woodstock; his grandchildren, John Colburn III, Allyson Colburn, Miranda Colburn and Jayden Colburn; his sister Kerstin Comtois of Stafford Springs, his brother Karl Colburn Jr. of E. Killingly. He was predeceased by his sister Karlene St. Onge.
A Memorial Service will be at 2 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Woodstock Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 Child Hill Road, with burial in the spring with military honors in Elmvale Cemetery, Woodstock. Donations: Woodstock Evangelical Covenant Church; or to Muddy Brook Fire Department, PO Box 222, East Woodstock, CT 06244. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.
Tod R. Lind,
Marine veteran
BROOKLYN — Tod R. Lind, 61, of Maple Circle, died unexpectedly Jan. 8, 2019. He was the husband of Elaine (Waterhouse) Lind. Born in 1957 in Holden Mass., he was the son of the late Carl and Ruth “Shirley” (Oslebo) Lind. After graduating from high school, Tod enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served his country proudly. Tod continued his service by being an active member and supporter of the AMVETS, Post #47 in Brooklyn.
He was employed by Home Depot as a sales person and was an avid hockey player in his youth and enjoyed watching hockey later in life. Tod also loved to cook and garden.
He leaves his wife, Elaine Lind of Brooklyn; two daughters, Elizabeth K. Stoothoff of Maine and Diana Wilkins of New York; three brothers, Wayne Lind of Florida, Craig Lind of Florida and Dale Lind of Massachusetts.
Donations: AMVETS Post 47, 660 Wauregan Rd., Brooklyn, CT. 06234; or to the Killingly Veterans Coffee House, 185 Broad St., Killingly, CT. 06239. Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church St. Putnam.
Anita C. Griggs
DANIELSON — Anita C. Griggs, 90 of Danielson, died Jan. 10, 2019. She was the wife of the late William Griggs. He died in 2007.
She was born June 26, 1928, in Woonsocket, R.I., daughter of Sinai and Yvonne Barrette.
She leaves her daughter Sheila Ilewicz (James) of Dayville; her grandchildren Matthew and Jessica; her siblings Norman Barrette, Claire Cusson and Lillian Rhodes. She was predeceased by her son Michael Griggs in 2016 and her brother Freddy Barrette.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Jan. 21 in St. James Church, Danielson, followed by burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St.
Lena L. Wolchesky
POMFRET CENTER — Lena L. Wolchesky, 86, of Pomfret Center, died Jan. 12, 2019, at Davis Place in Danielson. She was born April 22, 1932, in Burlington, Vt., daughter of Edwin and Myrtle (Greer) Peppin.
She was the wife of William Wolchesky. They were married on Nov. 24, 1951, in Most Holy Trinity Church, Pomfret. He died June 29, 2018.
She worked at the Pomfret Community School for more than 30 years as a cafeteria cook and manager. Her hobbies included knitting, crossword puzzles and Bingo.
She leaves her son William Wolchesky Jr. of Pomfret; her daughter Jan Rondeau (Matt) of Pomfret; grandsons Matt Rondeau Jr., Adam Rondeau and Elliott Wolchesky; nieces and nephews.
Visitation is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 19 at Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam. A Funeral Service will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the spring in Abington Cemetery, Abington.
Pauline Carter
DANIELSON — Pauline (LeClaire) Carter, 92, the proud matriarch of five generations, died Jan. 10, 2019. She will always be remembered for her dedication to family and friends who often called her the “hostess with the mostest”, reminding everyone to please come again.
Pauline was born Sept. 16, 1926, in Putnam, to Alphonse and Marie-Reine (Joly) LeClaire. She graduated from St. James School in Danielson, and attended Killingly High School. She married Robert Keen Carter on April 3, 1948, in St. James Church and together they had four children. She was predeceased by Robert on April 10, 1997.
Pauline spent her life in the Danielson area working at local businesses and manufacturing facilities until her retirement from Jacobs Rubber Co. in Dayville. After retirement she cared for her grandchildren and elderly family members. She also served as a volunteer visitor to local nursing homes.
Pauline enjoyed crocheting, cake decorating, and watching classic movies. She was most proud of her Canadian heritage and spoke French with family and friends and everyone loved her famous “pork pies.” Her travels included many sites in the US and Canada, the UK, Ireland, France, Greece and Egypt where she rode a camel.
She leaves her children Mary-Ann Jodaitis (Frank) of Coventry, Keen Carter (Kathy) of Putnam, Vance Carter (Joan) of Danielson, and Dennis Carter of Danielson with whom she made her home; three sisters, Jeannette Haskell of Jewett City, Madeleine Dore of Moosup, and Helen Normandie of Danielson; grandchildren Lauren, Stephen, Mark, Brandon, Jayne, Kristen, David; seven great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter. She was predeceased by her brother Raymond LeClaire and Norman LeClaire and her grandson Christopher.
The Mass of Christian Burial was Jan. 14 at St. James Church, Danielson, with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations: St. James School, 120 Water St., Danielson, CT 06239. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.
Amie M. Densmore
POMFRET — Amie Margaret Densmore died Dec. 10, 2018, from leukemia.
She leaves her husband Charlie; son Shawn (Kayla); daughter Clare; grandson Miles, and relatives.
She was born in 1945. From a young age in Greendale, Mass., Amie’s passion was art and helping others. Amie received a master’s in art education. She settled in Mystic, then Pomfret, teaching art at Pomfret Community School for 25 years.
Her intuitive approach to teaching encompassed self expression, creative thinking, social issues, non-violence, and global responsibility. Amie found solace in painting, outdoors adventures, family, meditation and the pursuit of spirituality.
A public Celebration of Amie’s Life will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 26, 2019, at the Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Rd., Pomfret Center. Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.
Rebecca S. Dumas
E. WINDSOR — Rebecca (Shippee) Dumas, 69, formerly of N. Grosvenordale, died Jan. 11, 2019, in Fresh River Healthcare. Born in 1949 in Southbridge, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Andrea (Tetreault) Shippee.
She had a young and adventurous soul. This was most appreciated when she was playing with her grandchildren. She loved day trips with her sisters, viewing the fall foliage and antiquing. She loved to dance, and she always took the backroads.
She leaves her son, Jeremy Dumas of Windsor; daughter, Heather Dumas of Danielson; sisters, Cynthia Hackett of Sturbridge, and Sandra Menard of Brimfield, Mass.; and eight grandchildren, Rachel Landow, Andrew Maher, Lauren Maher, Amanda Clifford, Bryan Clifford, Sara Clifford, Natalie Verraneault, and Derek Verraneault. Rebecca was predeceased by her brother Warren “Bobby” Shippee, and sisters Catherine “Carol” Gauthier and Susan Burlingame. Donations: Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Executive Blvd., Southington, CT 06489. Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church St. Putnam.
Vivian Fede
FEDDING HILLS, Mass. — Vivian Fede, 91, of Feeding Hills, formerly of Killingly, died, Jan. 5, 2019, at Mercy Medical Center, Springfield, Mass.
She was born June 2, 1927, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Joseph and Jenny (Buscema) Baroni. She was the wife of Stanley J. Fede. She enjoyed knitting and was an avid reader. Vivian also had a passion for cooking.
She leaves her children Catherine Dumas (Mark) of Killingly, Stanley J. Fede (Barbara) of Feeding Hills; grandchildren Monique Dumas and her partner David of Killingly, Michael Dumas (Jenifer) of Killingly, Sarah Carson (Christopher) of Ayer, Mass., Carrie Fede of Chicopee, Mass., and Stefanie Barnes (Timothy) of Agawam, Mass.; great-grandchildren Madison Dumas and Hunter Dumas of Killingly; sister Eleanor Kazemekas (Edward) of Wolcott; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Stanley in 2001 and a sister Josephine Damiani.
A Mass of Christian Burial was Jan. 10 in St. James Church, Danielson, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, Dayville. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.
Beatrice B. Guertin
PUTNAM — Beatrice “Bea” Blanche (Robitaille) Guertin, 90, of Church St., died Jan. 12, 2019, in Day Kimball Hospital. She was the wife of the late Eudore “Eddie” O. Guertin for 58 years.
Born in 1928 in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Theodore & Blanche (Barton) Robitaille.
Bea was a braider for Putnam Braid and also worked as a courier for Citizens National Bank.
She enjoyed planting flowers, working in her rock gardens.
She leaves two daughters, Jo-Ann Williams and her companion Dana Jordan of Putnam and Joyce M. Krasnecky (“Butch”) of Woodstock; her granddaughter, Dawn M. Krasnecky and her partner Louise S. Taylor (who was a special close friend to Bea) of Thompson; her niece, Cheryl Walsh of Massachusetts; her nephew, Robert Guertin of Putnam. She was predeceased by her sister Dorothy Vernuti.
The graveside service will be at noon Jan. 17 in St. Mary Cemetery Putnam. Donations: Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Connecticut, Day Kimball Hospital Campus. Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.
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Tom Miller (Lloyd), Christine Healy (Dotty), Aidan Laliberte (Garry), Jason Preston (Tim), Sharon Starr (Poppy) are shown rehearsing “Noises Off” at the Bradley. Photo by Chris Atwood.
'Noises Off'
coming
to Bradley
PUTNAM — It’s that gloomy time of year; the holidays are over and the days are short and cold. The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse is ready to brighten your days and make you laugh until your sides ache, when it presents “Noises Off.”
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25, 26, Feb. 1, 2, 8 and 9 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 27, Feb. 3 and 10. Tickets are $20 for adults and $16 for seniors and students at the theater on Front Street. Reservations may be made with a major credit card online at www.thebradleyplayhouse.org or by calling 860-928-7887. Tickets may be purchased at the theater box office, either before the performance or at the door if available. Purchasing your tickets ahead of time is always a good idea.
The TNECT performance of Noises Off is directed by Carole Hayes, assisted by Kathleen Lundy. The troupe of befuddled actors is played by Preston Arnold, Christine Healy, Aidan Laliberte, Thomas Moody, Katie Perry-Lorentz and Alison Wiza. Tom Miller appears as the director, Jason Preston is the company and stage manager and Sharon Starr plays the assistant stage manager.
Noises Off was written by Michael Frayn and had its debut in 1982. The inspiration for the play was The Two of Us, a farce written by Frayn for Lynn Redgrave, which he discovered was “funnier from behind than in front and I thought that one day I must write a farce from behind.” There was a film version in 1992 which starred Michael Caine, Carol Burnett, Christopher Reeve, John Ritter, Marilu Henner and Nicollette Sheridan.
A play within a play, you join the cast of Noises Off as they are in the frantic final rehearsal for the play Nothing On, and things could not be going worse. Lines are forgotten, love triangles are unraveling, sardines are flying everywhere and complete pandemonium ensues. The action is presented behind the scenes as well as what the audience sees, adding the contrast between on-stage and off-stage personalities.
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