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POMFRET — The Putnam Rotary Club is using a grant from the Rotary District 7890 to help the Pomfret Public Library enhance the library’s collection of teen book titles.
Besides $4,500 in monetary support, the club and library will hold a Teen Focus Group to give local students the opportunity to choose what book titles they’d like. Members of the Putnam Rotary Interact Club will also take part.
Through this grant and partnership, the Putnam Rotary Club hopes to encourage young people to embrace a lifetime of reading and learning by exposing them to various forms of writing, subjects and authors. Rotarians Karen Osbrey and Marc Archambault are working on this project and look forward to book delivery day in early spring 2022.
“This partnership with Putnam Rotary Club comes at an excellent time!” said Laurie Bell, director of Pomfret Public Library. “We plan to add on to the Pomfret Public Library soon and will be making upgrades to our Teen section. Thanks to this grant, our collection will now be as up-to-date as our space!” The library welcomes input from teens, parents, and educators regarding the teen collection, space, and future programming. More information about the Teen Focus Group and how you can take part is available at pomfretlibrary.org.
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christmas pg 4 12-30-21
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By Linda Lemmon
Town Crier editor
Finishing touches are arriving — sort of like a Christmas gift. Some of the wooden pieces that cover the ends of the metal shelving units in the library arrived and have been installed.
And some of the wooden canopies that top off the shelves are also in.
Library Director Priscilla Colwell said the rest of the end pieces and canopies are expected by mid-January.
The vertical plates in the children’s library section that face toward the center of the library will have a tree motif that echoes the stunning mural wall artwork in the children’s section.
And coming for the adult section are end pieces that have slats that will allow books to be featured on the end walls facing the center of the library.
The canopies that cap the shelving units are matching wood.
In addition — more Christmas at the library — Colwell said 41 Steam to Go sets are available for kids. The Penworthy packages contain activities for PreK through grade 3 and for older kids. The interactive educational kits offer everything from science to the arts to construction to math. Colwell said it’s a great program so ... “I ordered them all.”
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jcsb pg 4 12-30-21
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JCSB awards
$35K+ in grants
JEWETT CITY — The Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation has awarded 42 grants amounting to $35,295 to emergency services providers throughout the communities within Jewett City Savings Bank’s market area.
“Every day our emergency services providers work to keep us, and our communities, safe. The Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation is committed to assisting in providing financial support to the departments and companies that put their lives on the line every day,” said Michael Alberts, president of the Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation.
Special Projects
A total of $10,195 was distributed, funding special projects for 11 emergency services providers. A $1,395 grant was awarded to the Jewett City Fire Department to purchase a thermal imaging camera. Recipients of $1,000 grants included the Atwood Hose Fire Company in Wauregan to assist in transitioning to an upgraded UHF radio communication system; East Brooklyn Fire Department for the purchase of fire gear; Killingly/Brooklyn Ambulance Corps for the purchase of new iPads and CPR training equipment; Moosup Fire District to provide a wireless Bluetooth headset communications system within the crew area of the rescue engine; Mortlake Fire Co. & Ambulance in Brooklyn for facilitating community CPR, AED, and First Aid training; Plainfield Fire District for the purchase of a folding portable water tank; and Sterling Fire District for the purchase of a new industrial gas stove/oven for use during food-based fundraising activities.
Recipients of $600 grants included the Central Village Fire Company for the purchase of new radios with Bluetooth compatibility and to also upgrade existing radios; Putnam Fire Department to help fund the purchase of a mobile decontamination shower; and West Thompson Independent Fire Association #1, Inc. for the purchase of cold-water rescue suits.
Annual Support
The Foundation awarded grants totaling $25,100 for annual support in 2021. The Canterbury Volunteer Fire Department received a grant of $1,100 to support fire and ambulance services in the town. In addition, the following departments/companies received $1,000 annual grants: Attawaugan Fire Department; Atwood Hose Fire Company; Dayville Fire Company; East Brooklyn Fire Department; East Killingly Fire Department; Griswold Volunteer Fire Company; Jewett City Fire Department; Killingly/Brooklyn Ambulance Corp; Lisbon Volunteer Fire Department; Moosup Fire Department; Mortlake Fire Co. & Ambulance Service; Oneco Fire Company; Plainfield Fire Company No.1, Inc.; Sterling Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.; and Williamsville Fire Engine Company in Rogers.
Grants in amounts from $500 to 700 were awarded to: American Legion Ambulance in Moosup; Central Village Fire Company; Danielson Fire Department; East Putnam Fire Department; Lisbon Ambulance Service; Pawcatuck Fire Department: Poquetanuck Fire Department EMS; Preston City Volunteer Fire Department; Putnam Fire Department and EMS Ambulance Service; South Killingly Fire Department; Voluntown Volunteer Company No. 1 Inc.; West Thompson Fire Department; Westerly Fire Department; and Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association.
During this year’s grant cycle, the Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation awarded 64 grants, totaling $70,045, to 52 local organizations. With these most recent donations, the Foundation has donated more than $1,000,000 in grants since 2004.
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PUTNAM — Dec. 13 nine students were officially welcomed into the Putnam High School chapter of the National Honor Society during its annual induction ceremony. Chapter advisors are Courtney Prendergast and John Allen. PHS Principal Heather Taylor and Putnam Superintendent Daniel Sullivan gave opening remarks.
Inducted were: Alishia Thompson is a 16-year-old junior at Putnam High School. In the past three years, she has participated in both Putnam’s SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) and GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance) clubs. She is passionate about teaching Martial Arts to young kids at her dojang. After she graduates from high school, she plans to attend UConn and study psychology to help children and teens fight mental health struggles.
Guinevere Weiker is a 16-year-old junior at Putnam High School. In her time at PHS, she has enjoyed serving as president of the SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) club and is currently also serving as the co-president of the National Student Organization, “Text Less, Live More”. She is passionate about political science and making change. In the future, she wants to live unconventionally on a “schoolie” (converted school bus) named Filmore after she has graduated from an Ivy League school.
Ella Schoppe is a 16-year-old junior at Putnam High School. In her time at PHS, she has enjoyed challenging herself through the most difficult courses offered. She is currently serving as vice president of the PHS SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) Club. In her free time, she is passionate about art and competitive horseback riding. While undecided on her plan of study post-graduation, Ella knows she wants to use her love of design to help people.
Emily St. Martin is a 16-year-old junior at Putnam High School. At this point Emily has accumulated close to 200 hours of community in northeastern Connecticut, spending time working at Daily Bread or through Putnam Leo Club. In her spare time, she enjoys playing volleyball, basketball, and softball. After graduation, Emily is planning on pursuing a career in nursing.
Jacob Mailloux is a 16-year-old junior at Putnam High School. Jacob has spent his time at PHS volunteering through the Putnam Leo Club and serving as a team captain on the varsity baseball team at PHS. He enjoys playing sports and spending time with his family and friends. After graduation, he hopes to attend a four-year college and study physical therapy or sports medicine.
Enrico Ong is a 16-year-old junior at Putnam High School. He has served as an officer in the Putnam Leo Club and spends time playing sports through Putnam High School’s boys’ basketball and soccer team. In his free time he enjoys sports and looking after his younger brother. While he is undecided on post-high school plans, after he graduates, he hopes to make a difference in people’s lives.
Tyler Fullerton is a 17-year-old senior at Putnam High School. He has worked hard to maintain high honors while holding down a part-time job and playing soccer, volleyball and football. Tyler served as the co-captain of the first-ever PHS boys’ volleyball team. In his free time, he enjoys quality time with family and friends. He hopes to attend UConn to study business after graduation.
Rafaela Araujo is a 19-year-old senior at Putnam High School originally from Rio De Janeiro. Before coming to America, Araujo volunteered at orphanages, children’s cancer hospitals, and read for people who were blind. Araujo likes spending time with family, friends, and community. Araujo currently works at South County Hospital in Wakefield, R.I. After graduation, Araujo hopes to become a criminal prosecutor.
Benjamin Northup is a 17-year-old senior at Putnam High School. He has volunteered many times for his class and has been involved in school events. He has maintained high honors while also managing a part-time job and participating in soccer, volleyball and basketball. He served as the co-captain of the first-ever PHS boys’ volleyball team. When not participating in school or work, he enjoys watching football and spending time with his family and friends. He hopes to study business at UConn.
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