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Parade
Clockwise from top left: Molly Truesdale and her grandchildren Tavin and Vivien Fisher from the Victorian Christmas at Roseland Cottage Dec. 8 and 9; Paper snowflakes; Orion Fowler from Cub Scout Pack 111, Plainfield; the cast of "A Christmas Story" from the Bradley; a Minion on the '56 210 Sport Coupe owned by Dave Carlson of Webster. More on page 6.
By Linda Lemmon
Town Crier Editor
The 17th Annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade didn't disappoint --- parade goers and parade marchers alike were all smiles.
Gary Osbrey, parade organizer, said, "The crowd was generous with applause and cheers as floats passed by."
There were just over 150 entries, he said, and he estimated the crowd at 20,000 spectators. "The warm weather brought out more spectators."
Osbrey said, "The quality of the entries continues improve as people figure out how to add more power and more lights to their floats."
In addition he said that High Pointe Church in Thompson increased its stable of volunteers from 47 last year to 107 volunteers this year. They helped clean up after the parade, he said, "as we strive for a litter-free parade."
Osbrey added that the parade "continues to thrive after 17 years and we are already planning the next Holiday Dazzle Light Parade set for Sunday, December 1st 2019."
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.
Oct. 27
Glenn Bates, 34, Pulpit Rock Road, Woodstock; operating unregistered motor vehicle.
Maureen Miners, 75, Brookside Lane, Woodstock; following too closely.
Nov. 1
Brent Chase, 27, Phillip Lane, Dayville; 14-12(a)
Nov. 2
Cassie Sies, 34, Phillip Street, Putnam; operating with suspended registration, insufficient insurance, failure to carry registration certificate, failure to have rear registration plate illuminated.
Nov. 10
Joshua Choiniere, 37, Putnam Pike, Dayville; third-degree assault.
Mary Dejesse, 20, Prospect Avenue, Killingly; breach of peace.
Joel Haines, 31, Church Street, Putnam; four counts of violation of probation.
John White, 51, Morin Avenue, Killingly; disorderly conduct, second-degree unlawful restraint.
Nov. 11
Erin Simmons, 39, Marshall Street, Putnam; three counts of violation of probation.
Steven Woodward, 53, Marshall Street, Putnam; second-degree unlawful restraint, third-degree assault, disorderly conduct.
Kevin Harrington Jr., 31, Main Street, Danielson; failure to maintain lane, use of cellphone while driving, operating under suspension.
Nov. 12
John Tracey, 64, Wauregan Road, Canterbury; insufficient insurance, failure to have tail lamp.
Nov. 14
Tanner Bentley, 18, Rt. 169, Woodstock; travelling unreasonably fast.
Michelle Rawcliffe, 43, Child Hill Road, Woodstock; travelling unreasonably fast, operating an unregistered motor vehicle.
Nov. 15
Nicole A. Taylor, 26, School Street, Putnam; evading responsibility, traveling too fast for conditions.
Nov. 17
Richard Sousa, 34, Franklin Street, Putnam; third-degree assault, possession of less than ½ ounce of marijuana.
Nov. 18
Brooke Bellisle, 21, Knox Avenue, Danielson; traveling fast.
Heidi Clyne, 46, Holmeslea Court, Woodstock; operating unregistered.
Paul Mondino, 43, Providence Street, Putnam; cell phone.
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Leadership
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. — Samantha Gisleson, from Thompson has joined the Siena College Bonner Service Leaders class of 2022.
The Siena Bonner Service Leaders team is a diverse and vibrant mix of passionate undergraduates serving 8-10 hours per week at a nonprofit organization in the Capital Region.
Student majors range from psychology and sociology to biology and mathematics as they work to address ACE signature issues in the areas of housing, hunger, health, justice and education.
Leadership
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. — Samantha Gisleson, from Thompson has joined the Siena College Bonner Service Leaders class of 2022.
The Siena Bonner Service Leaders team is a diverse and vibrant mix of passionate undergraduates serving 8-10 hours per week at a nonprofit organization in the Capital Region.
Student majors range from psychology and sociology to biology and mathematics as they work to address ACE signature issues in the areas of housing, hunger, health, justice and education.
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Winner
Jacob Mainhart was named the winner of the Thomas Whitbread Memorial Scholarship. Left to right: Master Kristin Duethorn, co-owner of Quest Martial Arts in Putnam; Mainhart; and Master Steven Voelker of Old Saybrook, co- founder of the USGTSDA. Courtesy photo.
Jacob Mainhart was 2018 winner of the Thomas Whitbread Memorial Scholarship which was is funded by the United States Goodwill Tang Soo Do Association. The scholarship process is extensive and includes applicants from martial arts school within the United States. Master Kristin Duethorn ( co-owner of Quest Martial Arts in Putnam) is the chairperson of the United States Goodwill Association and was proud to present this year’s award to a student from Quest Martial Arts. Each year the U.S.G.T.S.D.A. grants a scholarship of a thousand dollars to a martial arts student. In addition to recognizing the physical skills of the applicant, the winner must also possess strong character attributes, a commitment to their karate school, and a desire to make the world a better place through their future plans. Jacob Mainhart graduated from Woodstock Academy in 2018 and is currently attending State University of New York Environmental Science and Forestry. Quest Martial Arts is proud to belong U.S.G.T.S.D.A, a national organization that promotes the art of Tang Soo Do, and supports young black belts in their future endeavors. Quest Martial Arts is co-owned by Mike Bogdanski and Kristin Duethorn.
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