DAYVILLE — Jodi Holton has been named employee of the month for August at Westview Health Care Center. She is a second shift Supervisor and has been employed at Westview since May 2005.

As the second shift Nursing supervisor, she is responsible for the monitoring and organizing of the nursing staff and procedures at the facility. Her overall responsibilities include assuring that the facility is adhering to the policies, guidelines and protocols necessary to meet the organization’s standards.

“Jodi has been a long-standing and committed employee of Westview,” stated Director of Nursing Cindy Olsen. “Effective communication skills are some of the most important skills that a person needs in order to succeed in the workplace. Among her many strengths, Jodi possesses communication skills that have contributed to the success of our organization and have brought our residents, patients and family members peace of mind.” 

Holton acquired her nursing license in 1968 as a Licensed Practical Nurse and went back to school in 1969 and graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1971 from Morrisville State College, formerly the State University of New York. She began her career in emergency and intensive care and then transitioned to long term care in 1972 and will be retiring at the end of August.  She is a resident of Danielson.

 

 

Wed. Aug. 27

Fun Run

W. THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Run has started and will run through Sept. 17 on Wednesdays starting at the West Thompson Dam entrance on Ravenelle Road. Starts at 6:15 p.m. Distance is 3.1 and 1.44 miles. Fun Run or walk is free and open to all. For info: mayer.robert @sbcglobal.net. 

 

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Colors of Nature," a mixed media exhibit by the Northeast Connecticut Art Guild, through Sept. 30 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Portion of the sales benefits the center. 928-4948. 

 

Thur. Aug. 28

Nature Program 

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Evening Bird Walk" at 6 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road.  Bring binoculars. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948. 

 

Sat. Aug. 30

Nature Program 

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Nighthawk Watch" at 5 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road.  Bring binoculars. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948. 

 

Tues. Sept. 2

Senior Luncheon

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Association will be having a brown bag luncheon meeting at noon at the Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44. After the luncheon meeting there will be a Penny Social.  All Pomfret Seniors 50 and older welcome.

 

Fri. Sept. 5

First Friday

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Friday, with an agriculture theme, starting around 6 p.m. downtown.

 

Tag Sale

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will hold a tag sale on the lawn from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 5 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 6. If raining, sale will be inside the ramp entrance.   860-942-4205.

 

Sat. Sept. 6

Mum Sale

BROOKLYN --- The Friends of the Brooklyn Library will sponsor a Mum and Bakes Sale from 9 a.m. to noon on Rt. 6 near the center of Brooklyn on the front lawn of the Federated Church.

 

Flea Market

OXFORD, Mass. --- The First Congregational Church of Oxford, UCC, on Main Street will present a community flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church.  

 

Dog Walk Fund-raiser

PUTNAM --- The Sixth Annual Dog Walk to support the NEADS “Canines for Combat Veterans” Program will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Putnam Farmers’ Market Pavilion on Kennedy Drive. The dog walk has raised more than $15,000 for NEADS. There is no cost to participate, however, donations and pledges are gratefully accepted.  Downloadable forms are available at www.winyradio.com or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request forms. 928-4960. 

 

Marbles Program

KILLINGLY --- The Killingly Historical Society will host a program on marbles given by Alphy Bard of the Nutmeg State Marble Collectors Club at 1:30 at the Historical Center on Main Street, Danielson. Free. All welcome.

 

Bottle, Can Drive

DAYVILLE --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans to help homeless and needy animals from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wibberley Tire, at the junction of routes 12 and 101. Dry cat food urgently needed, Purina brands preferred. Cash donations welcome. 860-317-1720. Please do not call Wibberley’s.

 

Sun. Sept. 7

Nature Program 

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Fall Writer's Workshop" at 1 p.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Bring notebook and pencil. $10 for members; $20 for nonmembers. 928-4948. 

 

Nature Program 

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Full Moon Walk" at 7 p.m. at Trail Wood off Kenyon Road. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. 928-4948. 

 

Mon. Sept. 8

Open House

WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Area Garden Club is hosting an Open House at 6:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church on Woodstock Hill, with special guest speaker, Dave Sackett, president of The Carnivorous Plant Society. Free. All welcome. 860-455-5870.

 

Thur. Sept. 11

Nature Program 

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Bird Walk" at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood off Kenyon Road. Free to members; $5 for nonmembers. 928-4948. 

 

 

 

 

 PUTNAM — The Sixth Annual Dog Walk to support the NEADS “Canines for Combat Veterans” Program will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Putnam Farmers’ Market Pavilion on Kennedy Drive.

The Putnam Lions expect to have a number of pet education, animal rescue and other related groups in attendance. Over the past five years, the dog walk has raised more than $15,000 for NEADS. There is no cost to participate,however, donations and pledges are gratefully accepted.  Downloadable forms are available at www.winyradio.com or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request forms. For more information about this event contact Stu Neal at        (860) 928-4960. 

Major sponsors to date are BOW WOW Bakery at Victoria Station Café, The Citizens National Bank, Linemaster Switch, Putnam Bank and Wheelabrator Technologies Inc. 

  NEADS (National Education for Assistance Dog Services) located in Princeton, Mass., provides service dogs for disabled veterans at little or no cost. In October of 2006, NEADS graduated its first class of “Canines for Combat Veterans” to aid in the rehabilitation of injured soldiers. Over 70 dogs have been trained to serve the needs of veterans ranging from wheelchair and prosthetic aid to hearing and balance conditions caused by roadside bombs. Companion dogs are trained to aid in treatment of post traumatic stress disorder.

 Many of the hearing dogs are rescued from shelters, some are fostered, and others are trained by inmates in the Prison PUP Partnership, giving both inmates and canines a new lease on life. Having a canine companion instills a sense of independence and confidence and plays a profound role in the lives of veterans and their families. 

 

 

Service dogs also are a cost effective alternative in addition to physical and psychological therapy.