Honors pg 5 12-24-14
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DAYVILLE — In celebration of the many individuals who continually provide countless hours of their time and talents, Westview Health Care Center hosted a volunteer appreciation dinner recently.
Among the volunteers being honored for their service, were committed volunteers Nancy and Art Loefstedt of Woodstock for their on-going devotion of 20 years to the residents and patients of Westview.
“We have loved the Monday morning sing-a-long, not only because it brings so much joy to the residents but they in turn brighten our lives,” said Nancy Loefstedt. “It is an honor to work with the many volunteers who work with us to make song time both meaningful and pleasurable for everyone.”
Inducted pg 5 12-24-14
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St. Bernard Council 2087, Knights of Columbus, North Grosvenordale, inducted three new members at a ceremony held Dec. 15, at the council’s building on Riverside Drive. Council 2087’s new Knights are Thompson residents, left to right, Daniel Rainey, Edward Stover and Lance Groh. With more than 100 members, Council 2087 supports St. Joseph’s Church and its school in N. Grosvenordale and St. Stephen’s Church in Quinebaug, as well as many charitable causes throughout Thompson and the surrounding area. Photo by John D. Ryan
Integrated pg 5 12-24-14
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DANIELSON — One of two new integrated high school and college programs that will launch in the fall of 2015 joins Quinebaug Valley Community College, Windham High School, and the Eastern Advanced Manufacturing Alliance in a partnership designed to offer students a head start on success in their post-secondary education and future careers.
The Connecticut Early College Opportunity (CT-ECO) programs, modeled after IBM’s much heralded Pathways in Technology Early College High School programs, will allow students to earn as associate degree in addition to a high school diploma. By aligning K-12, college, and the workforce, the program will feature an integrated curriculum of high school and college courses along with a workplace learning course that focuses on industry soft skills necessary for success and growth across all career fields.
“CT-ECO integrates real-world workplace experiences, meaningful mentorships, and rigorous academics,” said Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor, “an approach that makes sense and should be expanded.”
The Eastern CT-ECO programs in Windham and New London will enable students to earn degrees in the field of advanced manufacturing, where demand for middle-skilled well-paying jobs is growing. Students will also be paired with an industry mentor, who will provide them with valuable insight into how their high school education applies to the real life demands of the workplace.
The goal is to enroll 50-100 students in each location and add similar numbers each consecutive year. Students will be selected to participate through a lottery-based system. Once enrolled, the Windham High School students will also be considered students at QVCC.
QVCC President Carlee Drummer is excited about the new initiative and the opportunity for the college to be “at the forefront of a pioneering vision for public education.” She added, “QVCC is proud to be a partner in this dynamic initiative that will transform lives in northeast Connecticut.”