Arts scholarships still available

PUTNAM — Thousands of dollars are still available in scholarships for high school and middle school students who wish to attend the Quiet Corner’s new premier fine arts camp, the Summer Arts Academy. The program is currently accepting students and has limited space available. Held

July 28 – August 1 at Pomfret School, the program is taught by nationally renowned artists and offers instruction in acting, creative writing, dance, chamber orchestra, chorus, drawing/painting, and pho- tography. Every accepted student automatically receives a full scholarship applied to the tuition of the program, worth over $1,500.

SAA students are taught by award-winning faculty from the region and across the nation. This year’s faculty includes Miriam Burns of New York City (a former cover conductor for the New York Philharmonic)  and Brad Davis of Pomfret, whose poetry has been published in many well known journals, magazines, and collections. Students will perform or display their works at the First Friday event in Putnam on Aug. 1.

For more information about SAA, application materials, visit www.summerartsacademy.com

 

 

S. WOODSTOCK --- After more than 32 years, Christian Book Services  will be closing its doors. This ministry, begun in 1961 by Ruth Doughty, has made available Bibles, religious books and gifts as well as church supplies . Despite some faithful customers, many are now using online and discount mail order to fulfill their needs.

Each week in May will see increasing discount from 20 to 75 percent for items in stock. Special orders are still possible. The store fixtures are also for sale. Many gift certificates are outstanding and must be redeemed before the closing. The store is at 316 Rt. 171. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

 

 

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Celebration

State Rep. Max Flexer and David Panteleakos surround Charles Holbrook who recently celebrated his 100th birthday at Westview. Courtesy photo.

 

 

 

 

DAYVILLE — April, 22 Charles Holbrook reached centenarian status and was honored at Westview Health Care Center. Westview Administrator David T. Panteleakos and Representative Mae Flexer presented Mr. Holbrook with an official signed citation from the Connecticut General Assembly congratulating him on the occasion of his 100th birthday. 

“Turning 100 is a significant milestone and achievement,” said Panteleakos. “Mr. Holbrook, like many of our centenarians, possesses tremendous wisdom gained from his past experiences. We are honored to hear his insight and perspectives of a life lived with such purpose, respect, courage, and accomplishment.”

Holbrook was born on April 22, 1914 and has lived in Abington all of his life. “Charlie” served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1947, returned to Abington and married his sweetheart and raised their son. He owned Holbrook Contracting and Building and worked for Connecticut Tool for 27 years. 

Sharing his perspective with friends and family, Holbrook offered these simple philosophies - “You have to be able to look people in the eye and say ‘I did my best.” “Do it right or not at all.” “Be honest and love people.” “Help who you can, when you can and do it with a smile.”

When asked about retirement he said, “I have never retired and I don’t intend to retire…you never give up!” Holbrook also reflected on why reaching this milestone is one of his biggest achievements in life, stating, “It means I’ve had 100 years to love everybody who is important to me.”