Neighbor to Neighbor.

Robert Doane, son of Mary Doane, Lancaster, will be traveling to Dallas, Texas, to participate in the National Intramural Recreational Tournament as a member of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Club Volleyball Team.

On March 30, Doane was recognized as the All Tournament Team 2008 Player at the New England Club Volleyball Tournament held at Fairfield College.

Doane is a member of the 2010 graduating class and an economics major in the Isenberg School of Management. He graduated from Saint John's High School in 2006.

Three local students were named to the dean's list at Johnson and Wales University, Providence, R.I., for the winter term: David DeCastro of Boylston, who is pursuing a bachelor's degree in culinary arts from the College of Culinary Arts; Deirdre Doyno, of Sterling, who is pursuing an associate degree in travel tourism management from the hospitality college; and Elisabeth Lane, of Sterling, who is pursuing an associate's degree in hotel management from the hospitality college.

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Jeanne Dupre of Lunenburg has joined Workers' Credit Union as a financial representative.

Dupre most recently was a financial representative for a local bank. Previous to that, she worked for Workers' Credit Union for over 20 years, serving in a variety of positions including branch manager and financial representative.

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Kathleen A. Flaherty, mortgage specialist at Clinton Savings Bank, has been named a "Woman of Distinction" by the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts. Flaherty was recognized at the 16th annual Women of Distinction luncheon held on April 8, in Worcester. Each year, the Girl Scouts honor and recognize outstanding women in the community who demonstrate courage, confidence and character and who are role models to their peers and to members of the Girl Scouts.

A lifelong resident of Clinton, for the past decade Flaherty has served as a mortgage specialist at Clinton Savings Bank and she is a revered leader in the community. Through example, she inspires people on a daily basis to make a difference. Her philosophy is to treat everyone with personal attention, honesty and integrity - all with a rich sense of humor. Flaherty is an active volunteer for the Clinton Savings Bank's many philanthropic activities. Outside of the bank, she is a member of the board of directors of the Clinton Exchange Club, a board member and advocate for the Clinton Senior Center, an active member of the Wachusett Chamber of Commerce and supporter of many cancer research fundraisers. She believes in helping girls build self-esteem and confidence through sports and has served as a coach for the Clinton Lassie League.

A graduate of Worcester State College and the School for Financial Studies at Babson College, she is dedicated to taking on challenges, expanding her knowledge and, most importantly, exemplifying what `achievement' is all about.

"Katie is certainly deserving of the Woman of Distinction recognition," says Joseph D. Guercio, SVP/Lending at Clinton Savings Bank. "She is an inspiration to her peers and is as committed to the community as she is to her customers and colleagues. We are extremely proud of her."

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Anna Maria College acknowledged Joseph M. Trautner Jr. of Clinton, Class of 2011, for making the dean's list for the fall and/or spring semesters of 2007 at an Honors Convocation held on Sunday, April 13, in the College's Zecco Performing Arts Center.

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Several local students were named to the third quarter high honor and honor rolls at Holy Name Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School, in Worcester:

High Honors: Senior Devon Magliozzi of Clinton, sophomore Jessica Probst of Boylston and Freshman Daniel Probst of Boylston;

Honors: Senior Kaiya Herbert-Boyd of Clinton, junior Jeffrey Zanghi of Sterling, and sophomores Lilly Stairs of Boylston and Benjamin Whitney of Clinton.

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The following students were named to the honor roll for the third quarter at Monty Tech.

Special honors were awarded to Joseph Flanagan, grade 12, of Sterling.

High honors were given to Eric Gallotto, James Gibbs, Scott Patacchiola, all in grade 12; Jarrett Egan, Ashley Leonardi, Jillian Michniewicz, all in grade 11; Leah Fenton and Erin Shields, both in grade 10; Zachary Behrmann and Brenda Holmes, both in grade 9, all of Sterling.

Honor rolls were awarded to Elizabeth Bastian, Rebecaa Rugg, Samantha Turi, Chantille Zaharee, all in grade 12; Matthew Fowley and Sarah Ramey, both in grade 11; Nicholas Finizio and Lindsey Philpot, both in grade 10; all of Sterling; and Michael Santangelo, grade 11, of Clinton.

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ART: PHOTOS

CUTLINE: (1) Jeanne Dupre (2) The Exchange Club of Clinton recognized three Youths of the Month from Clinton High School recently at a meeting held at the Old Timer Restaurant. These students were chosen on the merit of their academic activities, volunteerism and leadership skills. Shown are (front row, from left) Jackie McEvilly, Clinton High School mentor, Fire Chief Richard Hart, Ellen Hart, Edward Peete and Nancy Peete,; (back row, from left) Jesula Desormes, Lucles Desormes, Jessica Desormes, Matthew Hart and Erin Peete. (3) Rep. Patricia Walrath (D-Stow) is pictured in the State House Chamber with this year's highest bidders on `Lunch with Rep. Walrath,' one of the items sold at the Bolton School Donations Committee's annual auction. Shown are (front row from left) twins John and Michael Czekanski with big brother Ben; (back row, from left) Walrath, Pam Czekanski and Bob Czekanski. (4) Clinton Daisy Troop 181 recently learned about `Respecting Authority,' to earn their magenta petal, on a visit to the Clinton Police Station. To complete their Daisy Scout experience, they need to earn a total of 11 learning petals. Pictured are (front, from left) Anastasia Nash, Alayna Khan, Kelsey Reynolds, Bailey Brennan and Shaynna Hovasse; (standing, from left) Marlene Reynolds, assistant leader, Officer Joseph Downing and Troop leader Amanda Gentilucci. (5) Recently, an officials ribbon cutting ceremony, by Oxford Court in Clinton, took place in St. John's Gym. With hundreds of youngsters looking on, the donation of professional equipment was presented (from left) by Tracie Perkins, Oxford Court Management, and her assistant, Valerie Lallier, to Dan Young, director of the gym, and his assistant, Deb Goodsell.