busy pg 8 8-15-24
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Busy Weekend
clockwise:
Mayor Barney Seney takes a shot at Rob Challinor.
The Borner family in the Pluck-A-Duck Kid Zone Aug. 10
A Roc-Kin'-On fan. Expanded photo array Wed. night on our FB page: Putnam Town Crier & Northeast Ledger.
102D CT Army National Guard Brass Chaos
Cruise: From left: Blake, Grace and Beau Rawson --- and the Mayor's Award trophy --- hang out in the back of Bob Fournier's winning car. Photo by Jeff Rawson.
Saturday's concerts in Rotary Park, followed by River Fire.
Ellie Gagner, 4, of Danielson
police pg 8 8-15-24
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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 860-963-0000.
Aug. 5
Barbara A. Wade, 55, homeless, Putnam; simple trespass, disorderly conduct, interfering with an officer/resisting, attempted assault on hospital staff, assault on a police officer.
Aug. 6
Isaiah Snell, 30, LKA Prospect Street, Putnam; second-degree assault.
Aug. 10
Leonard P. Krasinski, 75, Center Street, Putnam; second-degree breach of peace, littering.
Aug. 11
Sajon Brimmer, 27, South Main Street, Putnam; possession of narcotics/possession of narcotics with intent to sell.
Deirdre Hey, 57, Quaddick Road, Thompson, possession of narcotics/possession of drug paraphernalia.
Barbara Wade, 55, homeless, Putnam; sixth-degree criminal attempt larceny, second-degree breach of peace, first-degree criminal trespass.
Hurry pg 1 8-22-24
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Hurry! Veterans Park brick drive is in the homestretch
By Linda Lemmon
Town Crier Editor
The calendar, known for going into overdrive when you’re not looking, is closing in on Veterans Day, the day set for the dedication of the resurrected Veterans Park in Putnam.
The campaign to sell bricks to fill in the area around the new flagpole is at 1,613, closing in on the 2,000 goal.
Speaking on behalf of the Veterans Advisory Committee (VAC), Wilfred Bousquet said the dedication date will be here before you know it and they’ve set a Sept. 3 deadline for getting bricks ordered. This will allow enough time for the bricks to be ordered, completed, sealed by members of the VAC and installed by the masonry students from the Harvard H. Ellis Tech School. The students, last spring, installed all the concrete work, including walkways and bases for monuments.
“We want to ensure that we can put them in in time,” Bousquet said. He said the dedication will be Nov. 10. The park is at the corner of Church and Bridge streets.
In addition to the bricks, the park is waiting for two more monuments and for the bronze plaques (with WWII veterans’ names on them) for the two recently installed WWII granite monuments. Also bollards were recently installed around the flagpole area, the Court of Honor.
Information on the brick program: Include your veteran - any era, any service, from anywhere, still living or passed away - in the park. $100 per brick - cash, check or money order to Putnam VAC.
Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for the form and details.
Mail to: Putnam Rec Dept., 200 School St, Putnam, CT 06260.
If you’re dropping off, the hours for the Rec Department are: 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Wednesday; 8 to 6 Thursday; and 8 to 1 Friday.
Visit the VAC webpage: https://www.putnamct.us/.../veterans-advisory-committee
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dkh pg 1 8-22-24
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DKH's Sward named
CT Healthcare Hero
PUTNAM — Day Kimball Health’s Caitlyn Sward has been honored with the 2024 Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) Healthcare Heroes Award.
The 2024 CHA Healthcare Heroes Award celebrates and recognizes the invaluable contributions of exceptional healthcare workers, both to their field and to the community at large. This year, the award was presented to an individual from each Connecticut hospital.
Sward is a registered dietician who originally came to Day Kimball as a dietician in its Oncology department. Caitlyn quickly identified the need for food assistance on the hospital premises as dietitian-recommended patient nutrition directions were not being implemented due to lack of funds and poor access to transportation to other food assistance facilities. An analysis of the state’s population showed that northeastern Connecticut had one of the highest food insecure rates in the state with 11.9 percent of the population of Windham County experiencing food insecurity.
When new data emerged showing that the food insecurity rate had increased by an estimated 34.1 percent, Sward established a “Cupboard” in the spring of 2020 bringing more awareness to the importance of Windham County residents who regularly struggle with food provision. What’s more, in addition to these staggering statistics, cancer patients often experience undue financial burden with 42 percent of cancer patients spend their entire life savings within two years of their diagnosis. This program, designed to address food insecurity issues for patients being treated within the Oncology department, has affectionately been named “Caitlyn’s Cupboard.”
Since the Cupboard began over 200 patients have been provided with food supplies as well as limited non-food supplies, nutrition education, and coupons for fresh produce and dairy. Caitlyn’s Cupboard has been able to partner with IHSP’s Daily Bread (a food assistance organization in the community) for cancer nutrition. The Caitlyn’s Cupboard program continues to grow in its service to patients in our Oncology program and is supported via donations from the community and Day Kimball staff.
“Caitlyn exemplifies what it means to be a Healthcare Hero. Her dedication to serving our patients and community is truly inspirational,” said Kyle Kramer, CEO of Day Kimball Health. “Food insecurity is a critical issue in our community, affecting the health and well-being of many, especially those with chronic health conditions. Caitlyn is an invaluable asset to our organization, her patients, and the community. The food pantry program she created enhances our ability to treat the whole patient by addressing their nutritional needs during and after cancer treatment.”
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