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DAYVILLE — Fred Inman, RN was named the January 2022 Employee of the Month for Country Living at Westview Commons. As Westview Commons’ Assistant Nursing Supervisor, he is an integral member of the team aiding the accommodations and abilities provided to residents through assisted living care. As one of the primary registered nurses on Westview Commons’ staff, he helps those in need to make plans for their wellness and directly assists them with their activities of daily living.
He grew up in Glocester, served in the U.S. Air Force. After that he earned an associate’s degree in criminal justice. He worked as a security guard, then in a hotel accounting department, becoming assistant controller. He then became certified nursing assistant, then a registered nurse.
He is the father to his son Fred Inman V and daughter Briana, is a devoted Boston Bruins fan, an avid golfer and enjoys traveling.
Executive Vice President David T. Panteleakos said: “Fred continues his lifelong devotion to care for seniors with great enthusiasm here at Westview Commons, and we greatly appreciate knowing that our residents benefit from his knowledge and experience. Fred is especially detailed when discussing and developing the protocol for Westview Commons’ assisted living services agency with our team of caregivers.”
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Sadly, the white oak will not see another spring. Looking like a triceratops, the inside of the trunk is rotted away.
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Sometimes the color is in the bark.
Bark imitating a topographical map
The Gingko tree's trunk looks braided.
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Winner
The American Legion District #4 Oratorical Program winner Lucas Johnson, center, surrounded by American Legion representatives and family. From left: District #4 Commander Antonio “Tony” Rendon, Ellis Tech teacher Drew Mizak, Program Chairman Charles Crowley and Johnson with his parents. Courtesy photo.
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Participants, seated, from left: Connor Sebastian of Plainfield, Guinevere Weiker of Putnam High School, Owen Bland of The Woodstock Academy and contest winner Lucas Johnson of Ellis Tech. American Legion representatives standing, from left: Past District #4 Commander Ronald P. Coderre; Charles Crowley of Post #21, contest chairman; District #4 Commander Antonio “Tony” Rendon; contest moderator Everett G. Shepard III; and Department of Connecticut Commander Jeffrey DeClerck.
Lucas Johnson, a Griswold resident and Harvard H. Ellis Technical School student, who represented Post #21 of Danielson, won the recent American Legion District #4 High School Oratorical Scholarship Program’s ‘A Constitutional Speech Contest’.
Johnson, a senior studying electrical, was presented a $150 award. He now moves on to the Department of Connecticut competition scheduled for March 5 at the State Police Academy in Meriden, where he will compete with the six other District winners. The winner of the Department competition advances to the National contest in Indianapolis in April.
Each contestant delivered an oration on a topic of their choosing, between and eight and 10 minutes long, on an aspect of the U.S. Constitution. Following the initial presentation each contestant was asked to speak for three to five minutes on an assigned topic of the Constitution.
Johnson’s speech was titled, “Is Our Constitution Living or Dead?” Johnson, who won this contest in 2020 prior to the pandemic, impressed the panel of judges with his knowledge of the topic and his poise and speaking skills.
“District #4 is proud to have Lucas represent our area once again in the Department contest. He’s a fine young man who possesses maturity beyond his years. He’s a solid citizen with a great future,” said Charles Crowley, contest chairman and commander of Post #21.
Owen Bland, a junior at The Woodstock Academy, was the runner-up and received a $100 award. The other participants, Guinevere Weiker a junior at Putnam High School, and Connor Sebastian a senior at Plainfield High School, who each received a $75 award.
“All of the participants represented themselves and their schools very well with their presentations. They all demonstrated a great knowledge of the Constitution,” said Crowley.
Assisting Crowley was Everett G. Shepard III, Past Department commander and Past Department adjutant, who served as the program moderator. The panel of judges included Nelson King of Danielson, Susan Hatfield of Pomfret, Joseph McIlrath of Somers, Scott Pempek of Putnam and
Jennifer Hegedus of Danielson. District #4 Commander Antonio “Tony” Rendon and Department of Connecticut Commander Jeffrey DeClerck presented congratulatory remarks and were on hand for the award’s presentation. The top three finishers in the National Contest will be awarded college scholarships.
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Wed. Feb. 23
Dinner on Dime
THOMPSON --- TEEG’s Focus on Family will present “Dinner on a Dime” from 5 to 7 p.m. at TEEG. Open to all families with kids. Child care provided. Reservations required: 860-923-3458.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library’s Art @ the Library series will present “Vivid Creatures: A Colorful Animal Study” paintings by Jacqueline Keough and in the display case, “Amateur Radio,” a collection by Robert Garceau. Both are on view through Feb. 28. 860-923-9779.
Sat. Feb. 26
Clothing Giveaway
PUTNAM --- The IHSP – NU 2 U Clothing Closet will hold a clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon at the Living Faith United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall off Bradley Street. Free for all ages. All welcome. Bring your own bag. No clothing donations accepted at the giveaway.
Sun. Feb. 27
Fund-raiser Pasta
PUTNAM --- A Pasta Dinner take-out fund-raiser will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus on Providence Street. Benefits Paws Cat Shelter. $15. Tickets available at Paws in Woodstock.
Photography Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society's rescheduled program on Antique Photography by Hunter Neal will be held at 2 p.m. at the Pomfret Community Center.
Mon. Feb. 28
‘Green’ Film
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Green Team will present “The Nature Makers” at 7 p.m. plus a dialogue following. To sign up go to: https://www.pomfretct.gov/green-team/pages/winter-film-series and click on the Zoom Meeting registration link. Co-sponsors include the Pomfret Library and the Connecticut Audubon Center at Pomfret.
Sat. March 5
‘Potato’ Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- A baked potato buffet will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. in the downstairs hall of St. Mary’s Church. $5 per person for a baked potato, with seven toppings to choose from, plus dessert and coffee or tea. Eat in or take out. Benefits Boy Scout Troop 21 2022 summer camp fund. 860-928-7241.
Thur. March 10
Poetry at QVCC
DANIELSON --- QVCC will present the spring 2022 installment of the Waiting for Yoko Series: “Celebrating Women’s History with Poet Rhonda M. Ward” from 6 to 9 p.m. March 10 in the SPIROL Gallery on QVCC’s main campus. An open mic. Free. All welcome. Light snacks and refreshments available. Face masks required. 860-932-4054.
Sat. March 12
Italian Dinner
WOODSTOCK --- An Italian Dinner --- takeout only --- will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church. $12 or $10 to bake at home. 860-928-7405.
Sun. March 13
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Windham Textile Mill” with Bev York at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Forest Hike
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will hold a “Nightingale Forest North Hike” at 9 a.m. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Email to register: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret will present the opening reception of “Trail Wood Reflections’ - an Edwin Way Teale Artists & Writers In-Residence Exhibition” from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation center on Day Road. The exhibit runs through April 23. Free. 860-928-4948.
Hike
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society will present “Second Sunday Walk “ at 10 a.m. at Trail Wood, Kenyon Road. Heavy precipitation or high winds will cancel. Free for CAS members; $5 non-members. 860-9284948.
Fri. March 25
‘Beauty and the Beast’
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Schools will present Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” at 7 p.m. March 25 and March 26 and at 2 p.m. March 27 in the Thompson Public School Auditorium. $10 for adults; TPS students/seniors, $5; and kids younger than 3, free. 860-923-9581.
Sat. March 26
Forest Hike
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will hold a “Nightingale Forest North Hike” at 9 a.m. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Email to register: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Mon. March 28
‘Green’ Film
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Green Team will present “2040” at 7 p.m. plus a dialogue following. To sign up go to: https://www.pomfretct.gov/green-team/pages/winter-film-series and click on the Zoom Meeting registration link. Co-sponsors include the Pomfret Library and the Connecticut Audubon Center at Pomfret.
Tues. March 29
Hike
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will hold a “Bull Hill Hike” at 9 a.m. at Bull Hill. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Email to register: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sat. April 9
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Connecticut History Explorations” with Walter Woodward at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Easter Egg Hunt
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will hold an Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. for Pomfret boys and girls ages 1 to 10 at the Wolf Den State Park. The rain date is April 16. Bring your camera to get a photo of your child with the Easter Bunny. 860-974-1423.
Fri. April 29
Spring Social
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will hold a Spring Social from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Pomfret Community School. It’s for PCS boys and girls in grades 3, 4 and 5. Parents must sign in and sign out when they drop off and pick up their children in the hallway outside of the cafeteria. Snacks and drinks will be available for $1 or less.
Sat. May 7
Wee Walk
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Salamander Search at the 3 B’s” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org
Sat. May 14
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Last Green Valley Notables & Notorious” with Bill Reid at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Sat. May 28
Cornhole Tournament
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will hold a cornhole tournament at noon at the Pomfret Recreation Park. Rain date is June 4. Double elimination style - team consists of two members. Every team is guaranteed to play at least 2 games. Min. of 12 teams needed to run the tournament; max. of 28 teams allowed. Bracket postings will be pulled out of a hat prior to the start of the event. We will provide the cornhole boards and bags. The fee is $30 per team. Prizes. Visit pomfretct.gov/recreation for the registration form.
Sat. June 11
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Connecticut’s 29th Colored Regiment” with Donna Dufresne at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Sat. Aug. 6
Wee Walk
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Bats at Lyon Preserve” will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org
Sat. Aug. 13
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Historic Mills of Pomfret” with Dick Symonds at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Sat. Oct. 1
Wee Walk
WOODSTOCK --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Leaves and Mushrooms at Rapoport Preserve” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org
Sat. Nov. 5
Dueling Pianos
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will present Dueling Pianos Presented By Foxwoods Resort Casino at 7 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefit: Day Kimball Healthcare At Home. More Info: daykimball.org/pianos
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