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NORWICH — CorePlus Credit Union was named a Top Workplace in Connecticut, according to the results of an employee survey. CPCU was recognized in the small business category for companies with fewer than 150 employees.
“CorePlus Credit Union is honored to have been named one of The Hartford Courant’s Top Workplaces of 2021,” said Nicholas K. Fortson, president/CEO of CorePlus. “CPCU is dedicated to fostering a positive workplace culture and encouraging personal and professional growth.
“CPCU has always valued the benefit of a positive environment for employees so once the pandemic hit even more emphasis was given to support our employees through this volatile time. The staff received various tokens of appreciation throughout the year. One particular gift showing unity while meeting social distancing requirements was a T-shirt stating “WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER, SEPARATELY”. As CPCU continues to navigate through pandemic challenges, employee safety and engagement will remain a top priority.”
“During the past year, the pandemic required CPCU to make significant changes to its operations,” said Fortson. “I am so proud that the CPCU Team was able to provide exceptional Member Service during this extremely stressful period, while at the same time maintaining a wholesome work environment. Thank you to all of our employees who have made CPCU a top place to work.”
The Top Workplace Awards, sponsored regionally by the Hartford Courant, are held annually. The employee survey was administered by Energage, LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few. Honorees are selected based on the results of the employee survey and culture assessment with questions regarding leadership, company direction, management, fulfillment, employee engagement, work/life balance, and more.
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Ed br pg 5 10-21-21
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President’s List
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Five local students were named to the Bryant University President’s List for the spring 2020 semester: Cole McGovern, class of 2023, from N. Grosvenordale; Jessica Sackal, class of 2021, from Chepachet; Kelly Cash, class of 2023, from Pascoag; Kevin Blackmar, class of 2023, from Putnam; Kevin Cash, class of 2023, from Pascoag.
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SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Several local students were named to the Bryant University deans’ list for the spring 2020 semester: Abbey Allen, class of 2022,from Pascoag; Kelly Cash, class of 2023,from Pascoag; Taylor Chamberlin, class of 2021,from Pascoag; Audrey Chase, class of 2021,from Pomfret Center; Corrine Khamphoukeo, class of 2022,from Danielson; Cole McGovern, class of 2023,from N. Grosvenordale; Vincent Nuccio, class of 2022,from Pomfret Center; Justin Pezza, class of 2020,from Chepachet; Marc Rizzo, class of 2021,from Chepachet; Emily Robinson, class of 2023,from Danielson; Jessica Sackal, class of 2021,from Chepachet; Joshua Turner, class of 2023,from Pascoag.
Help pg 5 10-21-21
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Help with
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Applications for energy assistance for the 2021-2022 heating season are now being accepted by the Access Community Action Agency. Help is available for all heated households in Windham and Tolland counties using oil, kerosene, propane, wood, pellets, coal, electric, or natural gas heat.
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below 60 percent of the State Median Income. For example, a family of four can make up to $69,560 before taxes and qualify for assistance. A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as SNAP, SSI, TANF, automatically meets the eligibility requirement.
For more information on assistance, including requirements and documents required, see the Putnam Town Crier & Northeast Ledger’s FB page.
Residents of Windham and Tolland counties can contact Access in Willimantic at 860-450-7400 or in Danielson at 860-412-1600 to make an appointment. Appointments are currently available during the agency’s normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and can be either by phone or in person. Households must apply seasonally. Previous Access customers can create an account and schedule an appointment online at: accessagency.nexacomm.net/. Deliverable-heated households may use benefits starting Nov. 15 and ending March 15. Utility-heated households (Eversource Energy, electric and gas) are eligible to participate in the matching payment programs and are protected from utility shut-off from Nov. 15 through April 15.
Danielson: Access CAA; 231 Broad St.; 06239; 860-412-1600; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; M-Th 8:30 – 4; Cathy Whitehead; start date: Aug. 2; N. Grosvenordale – TEEG (Thompson and Putnam), 65 Main St.; 860-923-3458; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; M-F 10-2; Therese Horvath; starting Sept. 1
The Access Community Action Agency is designated by the federal and state government as the anti-poverty agency in northeast Connecticut. Access provides food, affordable housing, job readiness services, and other pathways to economic self-reliance for vulnerable limited-income families and individuals throughout the region.
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After COVID postponements, the Putnam High School Wall of Honor induction ceremony will be Oct. 23 and five will be honored.
After last year’s COVID postponement, that class will become the Class of 2021, bringing the overall total to 20 former Putnam High graduates. The current class includes: Ira Cutler, Class of 1885; Ronald Coderre, 1959; Jeffrey Jankot, 1965; Jeffrey Macdonald, 1976; and William Lychack, 1984.
Cutler is a posthumous inductee who was the only male graduate in his class. As rare as a high school graduation was in that period, he headed west to attain his advanced degrees and became a professor at Denver University. He was a nationally recognized scientist who was included in Who’s Who in America and honored with an Endowed Chair at Denver.
Coderre has been involved with many aspects in the Putnam community including politics, business, health services, youth activities, sports journalism, education and veteran affairs. His efforts were a major factor in the establishment of the Hale YMCA in Putnam.
Jankot was an outstanding high school golfer who later received a degree from Boston College. He became a First Lieutenant in the 101st Airborne Division. While in Vietnam, an enemy explosion cost him his eyesight, but not his passion for golf. In 1976, he won the National Blind Golf Association Championship, and then continued to be an advocate for disabled veterans despite his handicap.
Macdonald’s early interest in flying led to his ultimate career path in the military. He began by flying search and rescue missions on medical evacuation assignments for the U.S. Air Force. He taxied many of our nation’s leaders to various locations leading to various military awards, including two Legion of Merit medals. He retired as Colonel Macdonald but continues to pilot for commercial airlines.
Lychack is an associate professor in the writing program at the University of Pittsburgh. This position as writer and teacher was achieved through a lifelong pursuit of journalism and a desire to instill in others the qualities of honesty, clarity and empathy in their writings. He has garnered numerous awards for literary achievements from published articles to novels.
The Wall of Honor Committee hopes to return to its April induction celebration in 2022. Application forms are available at the office of the Superintendent, Putnam Public Library, WINY and online on Putnam’s Public School website and must be returned by Jan. 15.
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