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Ladies and The Tramps (Bristol Bits-Bristol Press Article)

January 15, 2010 by Cathy

BRISTOL BITS: Ladies and the Tramps
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 10:52 PM EST
By BOB MONTGOMERY

“You’ve come a long way, baby!” That’s a saying that’s been around a few years since the women of this country — and world — have joined in and have sometimes taken over what had been a man’s world. Fifteen or 20 years ago, the Bristol Tramps Reunion Dinner was for men only.

Now, not only have they broken the barrier, some have become or were members of the former all-male Tramps Committee.

I believe Janet Mellon was the first, followed by Debbie James. *(Correction:  Debbie James first to serve on Committee followed by Janet Mellon)

Today, the executive director is Cathy Savino and three contributing women on the committee are Donna Papazian, Maryellen Holden and Caroline Ziogas, our most recent member.

Cathy says to look for upcoming information on this year’s program that will honor Bristol’s best, “those who have made contributions to Bristol sports.”

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  • The Coach Dan Valerio Committee Award
  • The William “Bill” A. Garrett Award
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Armand J. “Bud” Choiniere, 90, of Bristol, widower of Patricia (Kelley) Choiniere, died on Saturday (September 5, 2020) at The Pines at Bristol. Bud was born in Bristol on June 4, 1930 and was a son of the late Armand Z. and Gladys (King) Choiniere. A lifelong Bristol resident, he graduated from Bristol High School […]

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